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The Debbie Nigro ShowShoppers Are Elevating 'Secondhand' Into 1st Position Thrift Shops & Online Hustles Are Booming On this week’s Trending Tuesday on The Debbie Nigro Show, we talked tariffs, thrift shops, and thriving through turbulence. Whether you’re bargain hunting or business-minded, there’s never been a better time to think secondhand—or second income! According to the 2024 Thrift Industry Report by Savers Value Village 16-18% of Americans shop at thrift stores each year: 12 to 15% shop at consignment or resale stores. Nearly 90% of consumers have shopped or donated at a Thrift Store up from 83% in 2022. It’s The Ultima...2025-04-2615 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowOut of Fame and Pain Came Purpose and a Book: A Believer's Perspective From the Stage to the Soul: Robin Lloyd’s A Believer’s Perspective on Life, Legacy & Faith On the latest episode of The Debbie Nigro Show, I had the real honor of talking with Robin Lloyd—a man whose life journey reads like a Hollywood script… but with a whole lot more heart. Robin started his career as a singer, sharing stages with Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, James Brown, The Supremes, and more. He was part of the legendary Dick Clark Caravan of Stars, toured with iconic names, and was even managed by Shelly Ber...2025-04-1813 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowWhy I’m Clapping for Collagen (Yes, Really!) Hey friends, Debbie Nigro here—and yes, I was literally clapping for collagen on the air. I’ve officially joined the collagen revolution thanks to NativePath, and I feel GOOD about it. So good, I invited their brilliant co-founder, Dr. Chad Walding, on The Debbie Nigro Show to spill the truth about this stuff that’s got my knees, skin, hair, and even my outlook bouncing back. Here’s the scoop from our chat… Collagen Is the Missing Link According to Dr. Chad, our ancestors used to get collagen naturally fr...2025-04-1815 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowBig News! My New Syndicated Radio Feature Has Launched: Keeping the ‘Live’ in Alive! (Sponsored by NativePath Collagen ) I did it! I took a chance, followed my gut, and launched something brand new. I told myself what I always tell you guys…Risk It! or Regret It! Introducing my brand-new short-form syndicated radio feature: “Keeping the ‘Live’ in Alive! with Debbie Nigro” Proudly sponsored by NativePath Collagen — the stuff that’s got me hiking again, baby! For the past 6 months, I’ve been secretly developing this new ‘thing’’. Figuring out what it should be, how it should sound, and who would be open enough to collaborate with me. Why this, why now? ...2025-04-1302 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowGreatitude in Action: How One Man Turned Grief Into Giving — and Coconut Water With a Purpose Hey guys, it’s Debbie Nigro — and today, I want to introduce you to someone whose spirit will stick with you long after you finish reading this. Meet John Chiorando — a brilliant businessman, devoted family man, and philanthropist — and yes, the self-proclaimed “Coconut Commander” behind the fast-growing beverage brand Once Upon a Coconut. But it’s not just about the coconuts. It’s about "Greatitude." Not a typo. It’s the name of John’s new book — a powerful message born from unimaginable heartbreak: the loss of his beautiful daughter, Nina, to a rare form of terminal...2025-03-2815 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowMusicians United for ALS: A Star-Studded Night of Hope, Love, and Legendary Talent Hey guys, Debbie Nigro here — and if you’re anything like me, you’re holding on to hope, love, and music to lift your spirits… in spite of it all. That phrase — “in spite of it all” — felt like the perfect segue into one of the most meaningful and emotional conversations I’ve had in a long time on The Debbie Nigro Show. I had the honor of welcoming the incredible Wayne Warnicke, a legendary music producer who was diagnosed with ALS in 2022, and his powerhouse of a wife, the talented and soulful Vaneese Thomas. Together, they are...2025-03-2813 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowOakley Bourbon: Woman-Led Brand Making Serious Waves in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Industry Bourbon, badass women, and a bold new brand shaking up the spirits industry? Now that’s my kind of conversation! Especially during Women’s History Month. On The Debbie Nigro Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Molly Kingston, the trailblazing founder of Oakley Bourbon—a woman-led brand making serious waves in a traditionally male-dominated industry. And trust me, this story is as smooth and strong as the bourbon itself! A Spirit with Spirit: Inspired by Annie Oakley Molly’s inspiration? None other than the legendary Annie Oakley—the sharpshooter and symbol of female...2025-03-2115 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowWe Age in Bursts? Ping Pong for Parkinson’s! and FDA Warns Strawberries May Carry Norovirus? Hey, friends! It’s your favorite delusionally young optimist, Debbie Nigro, back with another Wellness Wednesday where we keep the "live" in alive! If you missed the show, here’s a rapid-fire rundown of what we talked about—because, let’s be honest, I covered a lot. Buckle up! 1. Do We Age in Bursts? Apparently, OMG Yes! Scientists have confirmed what we already suspected—one day, you wake up and bam, you’ve aged five years overnight. Studies show major aging jumps around age 44 and 60 (so if you’re near one of those, hydrate and brac...2025-03-1543 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowI Smell a Winner! Scent Guru Sue Phillips Named Global Women Peace Ambassador. Ah The Power of Perfume! Some people walk into a room, and you just know they’re special. They’ve got an energy, a presence—maybe even a signature scent that turns heads. Well, my guest on The Debbie Nigro Show for this special Women's History Month edition is exactly that kind of person. Meet Sue Phillips, the internationally acclaimed fragrance expert, scent therapist, and newly honored Global Women Peace Ambassador! If you love a great success story, the science of scent, and a little inspiration to keep going no matter what life throws your way, this is the episode you need to hear...2025-03-1512 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowBreaking Free from Procrastination & Limiting Beliefs with Danita Young Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop of I’ll do it tomorrow? You're not alone! On this week's Wellness Wednesday episode of The Debbie Nigro Show, we tackled procrastination and the sneaky ways we self-sabotage—especially when it comes to fitness, confidence, and transformation. My fabulous guest, Danita Young, is a transformational coach and cognitive performance expert who knows a thing or two (or a thousand!) about helping people break free from limiting beliefs. From starting as a personal trainer to becoming a national bikini competitor, to creating Booty Bands (yes, you read that right!), she’s...2025-03-0715 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowKeeping The ‘Live’ In Alive! Steps, Sneakers, Skidjoring & Smiles! Hey friends! On Wellness Wednesday on The Debbie Nigro Show, as always, we covered a LOT—from climbing steps like an Italian grandma climbs hills in the mountains to the latest in fancy sneakers, and even Coca-Cola's new "healthy" soda (who knew?!). Buckle up, because here’s your full recap of this week's shenanigans, wisdom, and wellness tips. Step It Up—Like an Italian Grandmother! I kicked off the show kinda moaning (I hate moaners) about my aching leg muscles. Was feeling every single step in my legs after just visiting my daughter’s house (which, by...2025-02-2143 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowTwo Gal Pals Launch National Women’s Pickleball Foundation Women Are Making Major Moves On The Pickleball Court Move over, fellas! Women are making major moves in pickleball, and The Debbie Nigro Show just got the inside scoop from two powerhouse ladies leading the charge—Alita Friedman and Catherine Barton. If you haven't caught the pickleball bug yet, let me break it down for you: It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s the ultimate social sport. And now, thanks to these two trailblazers, women finally have their own place in the game with the launch of the National Women’s Pickleball F...2025-02-2015 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowScience Says Flowers = Instant Happiness! Give Some and Spread the Smiles! Flower Power: The Secret to Happiness & Wellness with Jill Brooke Hey there, flower lovers! If you’ve ever stopped to admire a beautiful bouquet or smiled at a fresh bloom, there’s a reason for that—flowers have scientifically proven benefits for our health and happiness! On the latest episode of The Debbie Nigro Show, we dove deep into the magic of flowers with Jill Brooke, founder and editorial director of Flower Power Daily. Jill, a floral historian and wellness advocate, shared some eye-opening insights about how flowers can: Reduce stress by lowering cortisol...2025-02-1315 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowWOW! The Future of Luxury Watches Just Landed in the U.S in Greenwich I took some time on The Debbie Nigro Show this week to talk about TIME, not the magazine—though that would be fun—but the concept of time, how we use it, and about a mind-blowing new invention that’s shaking up the world of luxury watches to display time. This one’s a game-changer! I was scrolling through Instagram when I spot a post from my friend Rob Weintraub, manager of Manfredi Jewels in Greenwich, CT. Now, if you love watches—or just admire fine craftsmanship—Manfredi is the place to know about. (I know this first...2025-02-0816 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowScrolling on Instagram, I Spotted an Ol’ Pal in a Collagen Ad! Had To Know. Does it Really Work?Boosting Your Wellness with Collagen: A Chat with Cynthia Mancuso on The Debbie Nigro Show If you've been curious about collagen and whether it actually works, my latest chat on The Debbie Nigro Show is just for you! I caught up with my longtime friend Cynthia Mancuso—who I recently spotted in an ad for Native Path Collagen—to find out why she's such a fan and how it's helped her feel better from the inside out. I thought she'd get a laugh out of my calling her out of the blue to see just how...2025-02-0115 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowThe Healing Power of Music: Grammy-Nominated Radhika Vekaria on The Debbie Nigro Show It’s not every day you get to chat with a true musical visionary, but that’s exactly what happened on Wellness Wednesday when I welcomed Grammy-nominated artist Radhika Vekaria to The Debbie Nigro Show! Radhika’s voice isn’t just beautiful—it’s healing. Her album Warriors of Light has earned her a well-deserved Grammy nomination in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category, and let me tell you, this woman is redefining ancient music in the modern world. Born in London with Indian and East African roots, Radhika grew up surrounded by music—lite...2025-02-0113 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowBehind the Magic of Drone Light Shows: With Pixis Drones’ Pres. Bernard OzarowskiHave you ever looked up at the night sky and seen a dazzling display of synchronized drones creating art in mid-air? I stumbled upon this awe-inspiring technology while walking in my neighborhood park. What I thought was going to be an epic video of hovering drones ton my iPhone turned out to be a great shot… of my foot. But that didn’t stop me from diving into the world of drone light shows, thanks to my recent guest, Bernard Ozarowski, President of Pixis Drones. Bernard’s journey into the drone world is as fascinating as the shows...2024-11-3015 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowStep Right Up! A Story of Circus Legends, Resilience, and Six Minutes of PerfectionEver find yourself enchanted by the sparkle of a circus? Not just the outfits (which I’ve always admired)—but the incredible dedication behind the scenes? Well, today’s podcast is a must-listen as I delve into the fascinating world of the Circus Ring of Fame in Sarasota, Florida, with my brilliant guest, Bill Powell. Funny story: this whole conversation started because I stumbled upon an old photo of myself doing one of my first celebrity interviews—with a monkey from the Royal Hanneford Circus! (Yes, a monkey. It was as hilarious as you can imagine.) That quirky b...2024-11-3015 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAmazon E-Commerce Secrets with Neil Twa: How to Make Passive Income OnlineEver dreamed of making passive income online while you sleep? Might be time to turn that dream into reality! Recently on The Debbie Nigro Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Neil Twa, a leading expert in Amazon e-commerce and the brains behind countless online business success stories. With over 45,000+ people soaking up his wisdom, Neil knows exactly how to help entrepreneurs navigate the fast-paced world of e-commerce. We talked about how to succeed on Amazon, including insider strategies and how the platform is evolving to compete with TikTok Shop, Shein, and Te...2024-11-2127 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowMeet Destiny Bella Kinsey: The 10-Year-Old Filmmaker Making Waves Against Bullying!Recently on The Debbie Nigro Show, we had a very special young guest: the fabulous Destiny Bella Kinsey, a talented 10-year-old from Yonkers, NY who is making a powerful impact with her anti-bullying video, “Rise and Stop Bullies”. Destiny may be one of the youngest stars we’ve ever featured, but her story and vision are as impactful as they come! Bullied herself in elementary school, Destiny took a difficult experience and turned it into a message of strength and hope for others. While no one was there to help her at first, once she was able to admi...2024-11-1415 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowWhat To Do When Your 'Birds of a Feather' Crew Have Different Political ViewsIt’s Election Day, and wow, are emotions running high! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably noticed that even the closest "birds of a feather" don’t always see eye-to-eye when it comes to politics. Today on The Debbie Nigro Show, I shared some thoughts on how to keep the peace with friends and family who might be voting differently. From tips on having respectful conversations to a reminder that it’s our differences that make life interesting, I talked about ways to stay connected—even if you’re not all on the same politi...2024-11-0508 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowIs TGI Fridays Running Out of Fridays? The Scoop on Their Surprising Chapter 11 FilingWith its roots as one of the first singles bars in Manhattan, TGI Fridays was the place to be back in the day, known for training Tom Cruise for his bartending role in Cocktail and introducing the world to Happy Hour! Now TGI Fridays, the once-vibrant go to restaurant chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I did notice that a few of my local TGI Fridays had gone missing and knew something was up, but not all of them. Sure hard to miss that iconic logo in a drive by. And sure hard to forget...2024-11-0515 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHelp! I’m Drowning in Photos: How Visual Story Media Rescues Your Memories (and Sanity)Is your life cluttered with mountains of family photos, both digital and physical, that you've been meaning to organize but can’t find the time or know where to start? Meet Kimberly Melton, founder of Visual Story Media and a rising star in the world of photo organizing. Recently featured on The Debbie Nigro Show, Kimberly shared her passion for helping people bring order to their chaotic photo collections. Who Is Kimberly Melton? Kimberly, based in Charlotte, NC, has a background in marketing and project management. In 2020, she discovered the art of p...2024-11-0515 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowBreast Surgical Oncologist Invents BAT Shield Radiation Protection Specifically For Women in HealthcareIn 2022, Dr. Lauren Ramsey, a Texas-based breast surgical oncologist, lost a close friend and fellow surgeon to breast cancer. This tragic loss spurred her mission to protect women healthcare workers who face unique occupational risks. Recognizing that women orthopedic surgeons are nearly three times more likely to develop breast cancer than the general population, Dr. Ramsey innovated the BAT shield—a T-shirt-style radiation protection garment designed specifically for women in healthcare. Unlike traditional protective aprons, the BAT shield offers targeted protection for high-risk areas: the breasts, axilla, and thyroid. Clinical testing showed it re...2024-11-0115 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAdults Can Rewire Their Brain with a Manifestation Coloring BookHey there, it’s Debbie Nigro! On a recent episode of The Debbie Nigro Show, I had fun chatting about something that's really taking off lately—'adult play’ and reconnecting with the joy we felt as kids. More and more adults are leaning into activities that bring them back to that pure, playful state. And guess what? Coloring books are one of those trends making another big comeback. But this time in a more personalized way. My guest, Madison Malloy, really gets this. Madison is a mindset coach, bestselling author, and the host of the podcast...2024-11-0115 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowEntrepreneurs Biggest Challenge? Getting Stuck in the Setbacks!Entrepreneurs know things don’t always go as planned. (Understatement) Setbacks are common for those who risk new ideas and ventures but how you deal with those setbacks is critical. There are 33 million or so small businesses in the U.S. and that includes a lot of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are out there driving innovation and creating jobs and economic growth across all kinds of industries. A lot of people have been encouraged now, seeing great successes out there in the media to pursue entrepreneurship. But it isn’t always simple! On a re...2024-10-2315 minThe Debbie Nigro Show"Empathy" Is The Secret To Lasting ConnectionsI'm passionate about showing people how to connect better and how to create realtionships. Realtionships matter. In a recent episode of The Debbie Nigro Show, I welcomed Donald Weber, a renowned communications coach, to dive deep into the art of empathy and how it helps us create meaningful relationships both personally and professionally. Donald Weber, who started off as a shy introvert, shared his inspiring journey from being bullied in school to coaching some of the world's most elite leaders, including members of European royalty and Fortune 100 CEOs. His message is clear: empathy and strong c...2024-10-2309 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowCould An Accidental Find in The Amazon Be The Holy Grail Solution to Acne & Anti Aging ? Has Matty Schirle Really Created Self Esteem In a Bottle? If you read the reviews of Matty Schirles’ SkinKick line of skincare you might think they actually have created self esteem in a bottle. And You Likely Be Intrigued by an accidental finding in in Amazon by a scientist who went there for another reason People are amazed at how quickly these Skinkick products clear their skin problems. We’re talking blemishes, acne, acne scars and rosacea. Pretty much any skin condition that might make a person not feel so thrilled about...2024-09-0913 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowDebbie Saviano Can Help You Maximize LinkedIn® For Your Business - Why YOU? LinkedIn® is the only professional social media platform and the largest professional networking platform in the world. They have over 1 billion members many of whom are decision makers. Most of their users are in North America, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. I love it! I connect with so many interesting people there like Debbie Saviano who’s a LinkedIn® pro. I want to learn how to maximize my LinkedIn® potential and thought some of you might want to as well. I’m always better at telling other people’s sto...2024-08-2814 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowLong Time Greenwich, CT Real Estate Guy Weighs in on 1st Realtors Commission Shakeup in 100 YearsOn August 17th, new rules rolled out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. The changes are part of a $418 million settlement announced in March by the National Association of Realtors. The changes end the ‘informal’ rules of a typical agent commission payout. Now real estate agents across the country must sign upfront with prospective homebuyers what they’re willing to pay. Historically the ‘sellers’ paid commission fees for both their own agent and the home ‘buyer’s’...2024-08-2313 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowGary Who Hired Me For My 1st Radio Job Came To Talk About The Importance Of Talking To Strangers Everybody Knows My Show Theme is "Risk It or Regret It!" Whatever IT is for YOU! So, I thought it would be fun to share how I risked getting my first paying radio job after college. It’s a memorable story of driving in a thunderstorm at 11 o’clock at night after working all day at another job, to a radio station in an old house in Briarcliff Manor, NY where Howard Stern had worked, to audition for an immediate opening for a news reporter. I invited the guy who called me the...2024-08-1743 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowGOAT Necklace Designer Janet Heller Got the GOAT Free Global Commercial from Simone Biles Janet Heller made that now infamous GOAT necklace for Superstar Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles and the whole world went GOAT Crazy! This year’s global commercial for a single piece of jewelry may in itself be the GOAT! The Greatest Of All Time! I got caught up in GOAT fever myself, and after watching the intricate making of Simone Biles 3D Diamond Goat Necklace on Janet Heller Fine Jewelry's Instagram, I took a shot and sent a warm private Instagram invite to Janet Heller to join me on The Debbie Nigro Show. It made...2024-08-0813 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowOpenly Gray? Play on Words Caught my Attention. The Size & $ This Demos Holding Should Catch Yours. I was curious where OpenlyGray.com was going when I saw a social media post about it from a business gal pal. Was it a site for older people with Gray Hair? Nope! I ‘got it’ and smiled. It’s way cooler than that! It’s a movement. It’s an attitude adjustment about aging! Lord knows we need one. Thanks to the longevity revolution we are in a unique time and place in history. Until now many in their 50's 60's, 70’s, and beyond bel...2024-08-0215 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowIs Dr. Roni a Magical Healer? A Modern Day ‘Mother Teresa’? People from all over the world with different chronic illnesses seek out Dr. Roni DeLuz, RN, ND, PhD. Dr. Roni founded the Martha’s Vineyard Holistic Retreat in 1997 to help others discover the path to wellness that she herself achieved after years of debilitating chronic illness. You may know her from her NY Times Best-Selling book 21 lbs. in 21 days. Here’s how I got to know her and now share her story with you. My buddy Tim and I were talking on the phone while I was driving when he asked, “So what are...2024-08-0113 min
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The Balance DilemmaEpisode 78 Enter Talking And Don’t Stop with Debbie NigroYou know those conversations with your best friend where neither of you can stop talking? Well, that is this episode with self-described “Girlfriend in Business” and “professional talker” Debbie Nigro, host of The Debbie Nigro Show - “Risk It! Or Regret It!" As a two-time cancer survivor, Debbie lives her motto, keeping her focused on media and entrepreneurship despite facing life’s hurdles while maintaining a sense of humor.
Debbie is the owner and producer of the syndicated Debbie Nigro show airing on WGCH, and was the first woman in the United States to own a radio sy...2024-07-2841 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowI Had ‘Hydrangea Envy’ This Year: Best in 20 Years Says Queen Of Hydrangeas I’ve always admired hydrangea flowers but this year I was obsessed! I was slamming on my brakes and jumping out of my car just to take pictures of ‘other people’s hydrangeas’! It’s not like I'd never seen hydrangeas before. It’s just that this year for some reason they just seemed more beautiful than I ever remember. I wanted to share in the hydrangea joy, so I went and bought a pretty blue hydrangea plant at Home Depot. I think it died in the car on the way home. I planted other p...2024-07-2614 minBlind Techie Geek SpeaksThe Debbie Nigro Show, Trending Tuesday's, Blind Techie Geek Speaks Kids Edition podcastThe Debbie Nigro Show, Trending Tuesdays, Blind Techie Geek Speaks Kids Edition podcast. Follow the podcast here. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-techie-geek-speaks-kids-edition/id1677814327 https://www.instagram.com/blind_techie_geek_speaks_kids?igsh=OGRkN3JhMnQwbDRu&utm_source=qr https://youtube.com/@blind_techie_geek_speaks_kids?feature=shared2024-07-2608 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowMy Blind Summer College Intern Does ‘Live’ Reports on Technology Helping Those with DisabilitiesKathleen Masciana is my summer college intern. She’s a sweet and smart college gal with an impressive list of credits. She insists on calling me Miss Nigro. I keep telling her to call me Debbie. Kathleen who is blind, aspires to be a radio and podcast talk show host. She posted her first attempt at hosting a talk show on YouTube on ‘BTGS Radio’ on Stationhead.com. 'BTGS Radio' stands for Blind Techie Geek Speaks. Kathleen’s a self-proclaimed technology geek. That’s what she loves reading about, thinking about, learning about. So I...2024-07-1813 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAt ‘89’ This Guy Took a 19 Day 11-Flight Trip Alone Then Gave a Workshop on The Blue Zones Talk About Risk It! Or Regret It!... After reading one of my email newsletters (they’re free btw at DebbieNigro.com) where my headline was my question “What are you going to do with TODAY?” James (Jim) Flaherty a subscriber replied to my email: “About to leave (Mon Morning) for a 19 day 11-flight trip, visiting Flagstaff, AZ; Las Cruces, NM; and Houston and San Antonio before landing in the Baja of Mexico to teach a Modern Elder Workshop on THE BLUE ZONES, where there are more centenarians than anywhere else in the world. Trust you...2024-07-1811 minBlind Techie Geek SpeaksThe Debbie Nigro show Trending Tuesdays, iOS 18 Adds RCS to the iPhone and Stationhead AppThe Debbie Nigro show Trending Tuesdays, iOS 18 adds RCS to the iPhone and Stationhead app2024-07-1710 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowMissed ol’ pal Adrienne Lopez Now Sr. Talent Producer at The Tamron Hall Show Was missing my ol’ belly laugh pal TV Producer Adrienne Lopez. She used to live close by me but moved, and moved on to traveling for work. Hadn’t seen her in person since before Covid. Happened to a lot of friendships. Can’t remember exactly how we originally became friends, but I think it started way back when 5000 years ago when she once booked me on a TV show. Adrienne’s been in the tv & film business a long time. She’s a veteran television producer and talent executive. She’s been a casting director/prod...2024-07-1313 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHeard About The Nanny’s of Disney? They’re not just for the rich and famous! “Super Nanny’ Shannon Albrecht is the creator and President of President/Nanny-Land®️, LLC, the world’s only company specializing in Nannies at Disney! Located at most Disney locations worldwide, and available on Disney cruise Lines they provide you with a Magical Nanny for your Family Adventures! Shannon joined The Debbie Nigro Show to share that most of her clients are simply families who could use an extra set of hands when they take a Disney Adventure. Typical families who book with her might have 3 or 4 kids, a child with sp...2024-07-1115 minBlind Techie Geek SpeaksTrending Tuesday on the Debbie Nigro Show Apps for the DeafTrending Tuesday on The Debbie Nigro Show2024-07-0910 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowGiving Writers The Keys To the Castle In Italy Have you heard about The Key to The Castle workshops for writers? The next one is taking place in Torre di Cittara, Italy from October 19th to 26th this year. Kathy Curto, Patricia Dunn, William Papaleo and Angela Derecas Taylor are behind this. It's their signature workshop on the Amalfi Coast but they offer workshops for writers, artists and yoga enthusiasts both online, locally in the NY area and in other cool places abroad. I found about this when ran into Angela at a writer’s event. I’d known her from her days working in the...2024-07-0115 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowVinnie Groppa Does Not Call Himself ‘Pool Artist to The Stars’ - I Do Let’s just say if I was building or renovating a pool I’d call Vinnie Groppa. And for the record yes, stars do call him, but so do very regular people who still get the same star treatment! Humble guy that Vinnie. Great sense of humor. Really nice human and super creative pool and backyard design visionary. I wanted to give Vinnie his own star treatment, so I invited him into the studio to tell the great entrepreneurial story of his family’s 50-year-old pool business Gunite Pools of Westchester. It’s a good one. And...2024-06-2413 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowJames Bond Of Lifeguards Has Answer to National Lifeguard Shortage We have an ongoing national lifeguard shortage. This is not good. This poses a significant risk to water safety in communities for the 3rd year. American Lifeguard Association (ALA) has launched a crucial initiative. and Wyatt Werneth their spokesperson, who’s like the Jame Bond of Lifeguards, is making headlines highlighting a crucial reality: "Professional lifeguards, the dedicated guardians of our waterways, are deserving of both acknowledgment and compensation that mirror the critical nature of their work.” The ALA i...2024-06-1015 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowNuttin' Like A Blast of Hot Weather To Agitate Women Who Are Going Through the 'HOT' Phase. There's nuttin' like a blast of hot ‘clothes shedding weather’ to make some people realize they wish they were in better shape. LOL If you’re a woman in your HOT phase of life this seaons hot weather shock can be even more uncomfortable. However, you can turn things around in just 30 days and feel a whole lot better if you listen to my Nutritionist pal Jacqui Justice. Jacqui is one passionate nutritionist! She’s the OG of ‘Talkin’ Menopause’ and was talking about it when nobody else was. She’s been a pioneer in the spac...2024-05-3013 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAimee Hofmann paralyzed at 30 by a horrible disease, uses her wheelchair and paintbrushes to create amazing works of art. Needless to say Aimee Hofmann is an INSPIRATION to many! At 30, she suffered from the neurological condition, Transverse Myelitis, an inflammation in the spinal cord that caused complete paralysis from level T10 of the spine. After learning she would never walk again, art gave her peace during the difficult stages of loss, grief, self-reflection, and re-discovery. Art helped her emotionally heal, as well as find joy again. Throughout the years that followed, while facing a new life with a disability, Aimee created a number of collections. Her works featured landscapes, abstract florals and swi...2024-05-2914 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowKenny Loggins Asked Eugene Ruffolo Same Question I Did. How Come I Don't Know You?If You Don't Know About Eugene Ruffolo I'm Hoping You Willl Now. He's not just any talent. Eugene is a prolific and deeply personal songwriter. The world could use more of him. His music calms people down. A mutual friend who went to school with him in NY back when, had no clue about his talent until a zoom decades later during Covid. He then became addicted to his music and kept insisting I needed to listen. So, I did. I swear I could feel his music in my veins. I was...2024-05-1825 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowMarcie Manfredonia: Remarkable ‘Risk It Or Regret It” Story of Resilience and Entrepreneurship I love gritty and gutsy women who make it in business against all odds. I am one, and so I am always drawn to the same. We all have stuff. We all have crap. We all have horrific things that happen to us emotionally and financially that make us think, how the hell am I ever getting out of this? Often you don't even know where to begin. Sometimes just listening to someone else’s story lends a clue. Especially when it’s a real-life lesson in resilience and survival. This story I...2024-05-1043 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowiVALT is Revolutionizing Identity Protection: Meet Founder CEO Baldev Krishan A stolen password can be all it takes for hackers to disrupt a life, a business, or the world. The safeguarding of our identity has never been more critical. Constantly evolving AI-enabled DEEPFAKES are now creating enormous security and safety challenges. Enter iVALT, a revolutionary game-changer in cyber security. iVALT Founder & CEO Baldev Krishan Ph.D. joined me to talk about their groundbreaking solution. He is a 2X Nominated “Entrepreneur of the Year” in Silicon Valley with 20 patents. Fixing the Weakest Link. ...2024-05-0613 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowFire Chief Turns Her Knowledge Into a Business to Train Others How To React In Emergencies Fire Chief Rebecca Strobl Turned Her Knowledge of Life-Saving Skills into a Business to Train Others How To React In Emergencies. I don’t know about you, but I could use a refresher course in how to do CPR, and what exactly to do first when someone’s bleeding badly, even what to do if someone is in shock. In a recent episode of the Debbie Nigro Show, I decided to shine a spotlight on Rebecca and her company New Day Education and Motivation located in Waleska, Georgia because I thought the wo...2024-04-2614 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowUrging Women To Leverage Genetic Testing to Make Informed Decisions To Combat Cancer Risks TJ Hills, the renowned author of "Sex, Drugs, Babies and Breast Cancer’. joined me in the studio for a lively and very enlightening conversation to delve into the pivotal topic of estrogen, genetic testing, and its profound impact on women's health. She’s passionate about educating women about estrogen exposures and genetic nutritional tools in cancer prevention. Her message is universal as cancer touches the lives of many. Sharing Wisdom from Her Own Personal Experiences TJ shared her journey from a bustling Wall Street career to confronting breast ca...2024-04-2614 min
The Reading RevolutionAuthor, Entrepreneur and Broadcaster Debbie Nigro - How to Talk to Strangers and MoreJoining me on this episode is award-winning podcaster and talk show host, entrepreneur, and author Debbie Nigro. Debbie hosts The Debbie Nigro radio show/podcast and is the author of "The Working Mom on the Run" and recently "How to Talk to Strangers." She delves into the world of writing, publishing and publicity. Hear her show here: https://shorturl.at/hxQZ22024-04-1746 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHaven’t Seen a Fazzino? You Should - Makes People HappyI’ve been focusing on people who make the world a more beautiful place this week. People who through their work, their ethics, their integrity, their talent, their genius just makes it happier for the rest of us. Charles Fazzino has been called one of the most famous pop artists in the world. I've been a huge fan of his style of pop art since the minute I first saw it in a window decades ago in New York City. I would stand there and stare in the window amazed at ever...2024-04-1213 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAlvin Clayton Paints Humanity Colorfully to Take Color Out of The Picture I can’t get enough of my friend Alvin Clayton. He is bursting with talent and great energy, and I think he makes the world a more beautiful place through all he does and especially through his art through which he tries to speak to people’s humanity. Recently I felt compelled to introduce Alvin to as many people as possible who may not know about him just to be able to see the amazing art he creates. Famous people collect his stuff. People like Robert De Niro and Denzel Washington and Halle Berry just to name a few...2024-04-1221 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowWe’re at The Beginning of The Next American Business RevolutionI'm All About Innovation and Innovators So I Love This Story. In his new book “Clean Economy Now: Stories from the Front Lines of an American Business Revolution" Bob Keefe the Executive Director of E2 a national nonpartisan business group of 10,000 business leaders which has been around for 25 years, describes his recent travels across the country. He wanted to witness first-hand all the clean energy projects in motion because of the significant private sector investment and job creation that’s happened incredibly fast over the past 20 months since The Inflation Reduction Act. 2024-04-1127 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowI’m Stuck on Following Stephanie Stuckey’s Comeback Road TripStephanie Stuckey a lawyer by trade, who spent 14 years in the Georgia House of Representatives and was also appointed along the way by the mayor of Atlanta as Atlanta’s 'Chief Resilience Officer', is sure showing how resilient she is. And how resilient her family business is! Stephanie is now on the road herself promoting Stuckey’s Corporation - the iconic roadside stops famous for its pecan candies and souvenirs that her grandfather founded in 1937. She bought the company in 2019 for $500,000 and has been spearheading the brands big return. It’s a big ye...2024-04-0422 minThe Debbie Nigro Show7M People in U.S. Living with Alzheimer’s 2X As Many Family & Friends Are Providing Care But There's' Hope Seven Million People Are Living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US. 80,000 in CT alone & twice as many unpaid family members and friends are providing their care. But the money being raised is making a difference. Nobody signs up for a brain disorder that gets worse over time. Alzheimer’s is a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills. These changes completely affect somebody's ability to function. The bad news is the number of people with Alzheimer’s is increasing, but the good news is there are real advancements in treatme...2024-04-0413 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAt Prospector Movie Theater: Employees with Disabilities Sparkle & Transform Passions into Professions Have you heard about the AMAZING Prospector Theater in Ridgefield CT? The Prospector Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and inclusive employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a premium, first-run movie theater. Employees of the Prospector, referred to as Prospects, are encouraged to sparkle, shine, and transform their passions into professions. The Prospect Productions team creates high quality digital content for the Prospector Theater. Prospects working on the Production team learn in-demand trade skills such as storyboarding, filming, editing, sound & lighting des...2024-03-2913 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHow To Stand Out By Going All In? Just Ask Tiffany McQuaidThere are surely a lot of real estate people in the country, but Tiffany McQuaid figured out a way to really stand out. Her real estate agency in Jupiter Florida has been called the most innovative agency in the country. What makes her stand out above all others in the space? She said all her efforts have ‘caring at the core'. Tiffany does ‘little things’ in her business that bring people joy. It’s something she’s been doing since she was a little girl. She decided to write a book about...2024-03-2913 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowPinky Cole aka “Slutty Vegan” is a Class Act Her Celeb Backed Restaurant Chain Has a BIG MissionPinky Cole aka Slutty Vegan is WOW. There are a thousand reasons why. She’s a very innovative gal, entrepreneur, and really good human. Pinky Cole owns and operates the celebrity backed restaurant chain ‘Slutty Vegan’ with 11 locations and counting including Atlanta, Birmingham, Baltimore, Dallas, and NY. She’s opening a new location in NYC this weekend on Bleecker Street making that 3 spots now in NY with the others in Harlem and Brooklyn. “When you walk into Slutty Vegan, you will see yourself “, said Pinky. “It doesn't matter if you are white, black, blue...2024-03-2015 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowWhen a Psychic Is Thinking of You & Calls Out of The Blue I’ve had some very interesting experiences with psychics and psychic mediums throughout my life. I’m always open-minded and do believe that some on this planet can see farther than the eye can see. On more than one occasion, I’ve had a psychic contact me out of the blue for one reason or another. (vs me asking them to contact someone. LOL) I probably haven’t seen Francine Tesler in over 20 years. She’s a psychic medium and medical intuitive, best known as the psychic, for people who don't usually go...2024-03-1515 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowKindness IS Trending Thank Saratoga NY and THIS Guy! I need to shine a light on Saratoga NY one of the kindest places in America. That’s where the idea for a viral event that took place across the country this year called “Leap of Kindness Day’ emanated from. It was held on …you guessed it…Leap Day! I love Saratoga. Been there enough times to know I could live there. I invited Todd Shimkus the President of The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, and originator of the kindness idea, to join me on The Debbie Nigro Show to talk about ‘The Kindness Movement’ they...2024-03-0813 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHow To 'Respectfully' Disagree With PeopleWhen it comes to politics these days you can be sure there are LOTS of divisive conversations going on. It’s not expected that we’ll all agree on the important topics, but come on everybody - can’t we at least learn how to respectfully disagree? Before you argue with, block, curse out or cut off individuals due to their political views, learn how to respectfully disagree and build bridges instead of barriers. We need to challenge our own perspective because we all think that we're right, I guess, until we realize maybe we're not 100...2024-03-0825 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowJuan Vides Will Get You On the 1st Page of Google! Juan Vides is the CEO & Founder of TechAcs Corp. His love for tinkering with computers as a kid, led to his now 25 years of experience in the digital marketing industry. He Can Get You On the 1st Page of Google! Attorneys especially seek out his services. Juan Vides is a WOW. A class act who counts his blessings every day. At four years old he fled civil war in El Salvador with his family and through hard work & education became an American citizen and created a very successful life and business on Long...2024-03-0615 minThe Debbie Nigro Show‘Random Run In’ with NASA Space Flight photographer Max Evans ‘Random Run In’ with NASA photographer Max Evans on the Port Canaveral Pier the day #odysseus was supposed to go to the moon. My significant other ‘Dave’ and I went to visit his son Keith who moved from NY to Fla. near Cape Canaveral. We were jazzed we’d accidentally be on time to see the launch of the first craft to the moon in 50 years! “Odysseus” was launched by a private company named “Intuitive Machines”. As we all now know, the spacecraft did make it to the moon and even though it landed on it’s side was still...2024-02-2913 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowFUNNY WOMEN ALERT! GOLD COMEDY is your talent/content/power pipeline All Women Who Like To Make People Laugh Should Check out GOLD Comedy! You may just find your people. GOLD COMEDY is a comedy school, professional community, and content studio where women + non-binary folks grow their comedy careers and creative side hustles, build powerful networks, and make funny stuff. I’m personally all about using humor to address serious matters. Humor gets people to pay attention. That I know. So naturally I was drawn to Lynn Harris, the CEO and founder of GOLD Comedy when I came across her profile on LinkedIn which read: Fo...2024-02-2615 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHollywood’s ‘Go To’ Ghostwriter Can Also Write YOUR Memoir Loren Stephens found her way to LA from NY in a career and life transition. While there away from her Mom, she convinced her mother, ‘a grand dame’ to let her write her write her memoir. In doing so, she was sparked to launch a business writing other people’s memoirs. Loren who is now “Hollywood’s Go-To Ghostwriter” founded two companies. ‘Bright Star Memoirs’ geared toward helping entertainment and sports figures tell their life stories. And ‘Write Wisdom’, to provide support and guidance for ‘anyone’ interested in writing their life story. ...2024-02-2215 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowLet’s Stop Our Negative Self-Talk Misty LaBoy Knows a Thing or Two About Negative Self-Talk. A health and beauty industry leader for over 20 years (in the top 2% of multiple billion-dollar health and beauty organizations) her career success did nothing for a long while to offset her personal struggle with weight and self-image. Even after successfully losing 60 pounds, she had to work on her internal feelings to maintain her weight loss. She believes lifestyle changes, including mindset changes, are more effective than diets. Misty believes it so much she made a business out of it! Misty Laboy who...2024-02-2213 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowTerry Torok Works With Influencers & A List Artists Who Have 'Causes' Once a week I cover trends and trending topics on my radio show. On this show I cover "fluting" as a hot 2024 design trend and "grounding shoes," as a current meta trend. Oh and how 98% of influencers are making less than 100K not millions as you might have been led to believe. Yet these days everybody and their mother and grandmother too, wants to be an influencer, which would be fine if everybody had a good cause they were trying to influence. Terry Torok who joined me in the studio this week has a company c...2024-02-0925 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowLet's Get You Self Published! If I Did It So Can You! I wrote a ‘little’ book and just recently got it up for sale on Amazon. I even recorded it myself as an audio book for Audible which syncs the book on Amazon. It's called: "How To Talk To Strangers Advice from a Professional Stranger Talker" (And I'm a roll with 5 star reviews! Good reviews mean everything to an author) I could not have done it without the help of Donna Kozik, a book coach gal pal out in San Diego,CA who I've been featuring for years on my radio show because...2024-02-0728 minThe Debbie Nigro Show"EvolveMe" : Helps Gals In Midlife Frustrated Trying To Figure Out Their Next Career ChapterWomen in midlife who still need or want to work often find themsleves stuck in limbo and confusion trying to figure our their next career move. Enter ..."EvolveMe". A fabulous options to help you relaunch, pivot or level up your career whether you're in your 40s. 50s, 60s or beyond. Founders Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg have been there, done that, and realized through their own experiences that many others in the same boat must need help. They created the community, structure, and tools to help you make whatever is next for you ... happen! 2024-02-0213 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowShopping with AI: IBM Survey Says Consumers Love It But Don't Love How Companies Use Their Data Consumers Crave AI with Shopping But Want More Control Over How Companies Use Their Data! The IBM Institute for Business Value, decided to survey 20,000 consumers across 26 countries on their digital habits, their use of AI and generative AI, and their expectations for brands. So what were the results of the survey? I invited the big IBM retail guy, Joe Dittmar, to join me to share what they found out. Let's just say, most consumers want to receive information, advertisements, and offerings from stores that are relevant to their specific interests, but a whole bunc...2024-02-0215 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowSnoopy’s HOT! Got the Scoop Why from Melissa Menta Sr. VP of Mkt & Comm. at Peanuts Worldwide. Social Media has created a SNOOPY craze. GenZ is obsessed with him and Snoopy merchandise is selling out. I read about the latest Snoopy obsession in article on on NPR. He’s so hot, people have given blood just to get a Snoopy T-shirt. (The Red Cross gave out 400,000 shirts in 3 weeks) The Charles Schultz Museum has just had its highest attendance in 21 years and the official Snoopy Tik Tok account just garnered 198,000 new followers. Snoopy is 350 years old in dog years but he’s apparently timeless (like me) and timely. He communicates only in ge...2024-01-1713 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowEx NFL Linebacker/ Ivy League Professor Behind Athletes.org / A Players Assoc. For College AthletesBrandon Copeland is on a mission to educate and protect the futures of the next generation of sports stars. This Ex. NFL linebacker and Ivy League Professor, is also the Executive Director and Co-Founder of an organization called Athletes.org.,a Players Assoc. For College Athletes. Brandon who played pro football or the Baltimore Ravens, and New York Jets, among others also got a terrific education at Wharton and is in his sixth year an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He's passionate about creating a legacy beyond his football career is...2024-01-0415 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowTis’ the Season Seniors Trip & Kids Swallow BatteriesIt’s the most dangerous time of the year for some people. Yes, it is. And though we love to laugh at the song ‘Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer’ it wouldn’t be so funny if it was your own Grandma who got run over on Christmas Eve now would it? (Spiked egg nog and some medications don’t mix well) Just making you all aware of a couple of serious things that land people in the emergency rooms this time of year. Adults 65 and older who are already at risk of falls, have an inc...2023-12-2213 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowFormer CEO 7-Eleven & Blockbuster Was Poor Kid Who Rose Up: "Education Is Freedom" James (Jim) Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster has written a book titled "Education is Freedom." Jim passionately believes in the transformative power of education and its role in overcoming adversity and achieving success and candidly shares his own story about how education helped him rise out of poverty. It’s a powerful book about why you need to learn as much as you can on this planet because nobody can take away what you learn, and what you understand. Jim says, in many respects, knowledge is the only true wealth that we...2023-12-1214 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowGolf 101: Learn to Play or Play Better with PXG Golf I’ve been seriously thinking about taking up golf. I’ve played a little and whacked a few balls pretty far at the driving range but I’m not what you would call a golfer. Probably because it usually takes 4 hours to play, and I usually don’t have an extra 4 hours. But I’m rethinking the whole idea. Why don’t I have 4 hours to do something I might like? I waste just as much time walking around my house. LOL No doubt the sport of golf is growing and certainly there are many like me who have the d...2023-12-0425 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowTis’ the Season for Re-Connecting with People Who Matter The holiday season is a wonderful time to reconnect with important people in our lives we don't see often. It’s always fun when you’ve been thinking about one of those people, and they connect with you first. One of those people in my life is ‘Monty’ Delaney and I kept writing his name down on my things to do list to call him. “Monty’ (short for Montgomery) is an all-around great guy with a heart as big as his 6 ’6’ frame. Besides being a warm wonderful person I've known for many years, he was also once an attorney who ne...2023-12-0114 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAn 88-year-old Guy Is My Version of "American Idol" If you want to meet a guy with an inspiring life and attitude, meet James Flaherty. 'Jim’ who’s 88, gets my weekly newsletter which happened to land in his email while he was sitting in the airport in Cabo San Lucas. He wrote me back while waiting for a plane back home to N.Y. and told me he'd just spent a week at the 'Modern Elder Academy'. Sounded interesting so I wrote him back I wanted him to come on my show and report on what went on there. I had featured Jim Flah...2023-12-0113 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowWhy Put Your Money In The Red Salvation Army Kettle?Thanksgiving kicks off the annual bell ringing next to all those red Salvation Army donation kettles. This year's message. They need you more than ever. The Salvation Army is going to be serving the needs this year of close to 24 million people here in the United States. In case you didn’t know it, the donations that you give in your area, stay in your area, to help the local people that really need help. Kenneth Hodder, the National Commander of the Salvation Army, a dynamic guy with a Harvard education and a grea...2023-11-2413 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowAmerican Christmas: Bringing Holiday Magic to Life 365 Days of the Year We’re already into Christmas? Didn’t I just take off my Halloween Costume? If like me, you’ve been feeling that the holiday season has been arriving earlier and earlier each year, it’s not your imagination. It has in fact been speeding up, because the businesses and destinations that invest in holiday displays invest a lot, says Dan Casterella, the Chief Executive Officer of American Christmas, and they want to capitalize on their investments. American Christmas is the company behind the scenes creating the breathtaking holiday displays in 6 states including the iconic locations in NYC, l...2023-11-0725 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowKailen Rosenberg Might Be Your Answer To Finding Real Love Kailen Rosenberg known to millions as Oprah’s love ambassador on the award-winning series Lovetown, USA (OWN and BBC Worldwide) joined me on Halloween to talk about finding real love. So happens just before she joined me on the radio, I had read a story in the NY Post about the number of people who were wearing 'sexy' Halloween Costumes in the hope of getting lucky with a sweet treat of the human kind by nights end. The results of a survey taken by a sex positive dating app named 'Pure' said 72 % women and 43% of men...2023-11-0210 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowPet Parents Get Ready for What’s Coming with AI! Your Dog Will Talk To You? Will pets be able to tell you what their bodies need? What kind of toys they want? In a human voice? Soon apparently, if Founder Andy Gibbs vision for the very first company to bring ‘Generative AI’ to life in the $120B pet industry comes to fruition. It all started the day Andy’s’ wife noticed his dog Roland’s water bowl was empty and hollered to him “Can’t you make a smart water bowl that tells me when it’s empty and needs to be refilled?” Andy was sparked and started researching why dogs need water and dec...2023-10-2614 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHalloween is The Candy Industry’s Super Bowl Halloween is the big showcase moment for the candy and confection industry. Kind of like their Super Bowl. The industry generates $42 billion in retail sales every year and employs 58,000 people working in 1600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states, with another 635,000 jobs in related fields. Sweet! I invited Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association, to join me for a conversation about some sweet insights from a survey they just took about all things Halloween, including the list of the top three candies this year, and how much candy you’re supposed to give out to each kid who stop...2023-10-2614 minThe Debbie Nigro Show'The Joy Strategist' Gives You Permission To Change But Can You?Music Industry Executive Grace Harry wants to show you how to break through whatever creative or emotional rut is keeping you from tapping into your ability to feel true joy in your life. She knows how to guide creative people because that’s what she did for 30 years while guiding musicians and artists at Island Def Jam and Jive Records. Now Grace Harry is “The Joy Strategist’ - sharing her authentic self and what she learned to help you get you to where she had to get herself… back to center, dismantling your ego and culturally...2023-10-1813 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowDid You Know You Have to ASK for a Liver Cancer Screening? Catching it Early is KEYLiver cancer cases are rising dramatically across the United States. It's more important than ever to raise awareness about the potentially deadly disease and encourage screening. But seems you have to ASK your Dr. for a liver cancer screening test. Especially if youre at risk. Dr. Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, Chief of Interventional Radiology and Director of Clinical Research at the University of California, Irvine, is spreading the word about the importance of understanding your liver cancer risk and asking your doctor about screening. Please listen to this important information in this podcast interview that sh...2023-10-1215 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowI'm Italian American But Was Wavering on 'Columbus' I Needed To Get The FactsHearing Negative Information About Someone You Thought Was Cool Is Always a Bummer. Changes how you feel about them for sure. Which is why I needed to talk about Christopher Columbus. I've always celebrated my Italian American Heritage on Columbus Day. That one day a year, to have fun with and honor all my fellow Italian Americans here in the U.S. and honor all the Italian Immigrants who came over and worked so hard with their hands to help build this country. I'm aware Italian immigrants were persecuted badly, but I'm...2023-10-1215 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowA Company Was Born out of A Mother's Struggle To Give Birth Repurposing Sterile IVF Needles is how now Mom of twins, Jamie Kushner Blicher coped with her infertility journey. Jamie an artist, who was emotionally struggling with what seemed like a never-ending process, took those one of those damn IVF needles one day, pumped it full of ink, and pushed out all her emotions onto a canvas! She then shared her art on social media without explaining. And that was how her company 'Glitter Enthusiast' was born. When she did share the heavy secret backstory of her art, a large and incredibly encouraging community cheered her on. 2023-10-0310 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowHow's Shipping Those Lobster Rolls Around The Country Going? Did You Catch National Lobster Day? The people at GOLDBELLY reminded me in an email. GOLDBELLY ships Americas Most Iconic Foods Nationwide. When I saw my friend Andrea Anthony's Restaurant pop up in the email, the famous LUNCH Lobster Roll, in the Hamptons, I was curious to know how her new expansion into shipping Lobster Roll's to people all over the country through GOLDBELLY was going. She'll tell you herself in this fun podcast of our live conversation on The Debbie Nigro Show. Andrea is the most hands on businesswoman I've ever met. R...2023-09-2810 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowLearn From This Guy How He Invented a Product & Licensed it! Got a good idea for a product that arose from a need you had? That's how Andrew Darlow invented the "GalleryPouch™ " Andrew, is a New Jersey-based photographer, author and inventor. He came up with the idea for the GalleryPouch™ custom bubble bag, after some of his artwork was damaged after a solo gallery show. Andrew invented the GalleryPouch™ and developed it with Mark Rogers, the Founder and President of Dallas, Texas based 'Frame Destination'. Created specifically for photographers and artists, it meets their unique needs of storing or transporting art. It's also pe...2023-09-2814 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowEtiquette For Communicating With Others With DisabilitiesI love to talk to strangers and wanted to know how to better communicate with those with disabilities. What's the proper etiquette for communicating with others in wheelchairs, those with speech difficulties or cognitive impairments, or people with hearing or vision loss? The Disability Rights and Resource Center has some thoughtful tips, like when speaking to a person in wheelchair, if the conversation lasts more than a few minutes, sit down or kneel to get yourself on the same level as the person in the wheelchair. When speaking to a person who has a speech d...2023-09-2813 minThe Debbie Nigro ShowLifeVac Founder Donating Life Saving Choking Rescue Device to EVERY School in US! LifeVac Founder Arthur Lih Is Donating One Of His Life Saving Choking Rescue Devices to EVERY School in the US. THAT'S AMAZING so I'm helping share this news to make sure every school takes advantage of this generous gift. LifeVac Helps Prevent Senseless Choking Deaths. And Arthur Lih who invented the life saving device thinks every school in the US should have one on hand…in case. ‘School budgets’ or lack of budgets, were holding up progress on implementing the idea, so passionate Arthur Lih got frustrated and said, never mind, I’ll do it myself and...2023-09-1513 min
7 Days To Amazing Podcast with Sharon HaverHow to Interview Like a Talk Show Host: Learn The Gift of Gab with Debbie NigroDebbie Nigro, Broadcasting Entrepreneur, Visionary and Author, gives her extensive inside knowledge on the art of giving a compelling interviewing.2017-03-2131 min
Achieve Goals FastDebbie Nigro interviews Mike Pettigrew about his bestseller "Unlock Gratitude Now!"Debbie Nigro's interview with Mike Pettigrew about his new number 1 Amazon bestseller Unlock Gratitude Now! Your 7 Keys to a Happier and More Successful Life2015-05-2822 min
Achieve Goals Fast! by Mike PettigrewDebbie Nigro interviews Mike Pettigrew about his bestseller "Unlock Gratitude Now!"Debbie Nigro's interview with Mike Pettigrew about his new number 1 Amazon bestseller Unlock Gratitude Now! Your 7 Keys to a Happier and More Successful Life2015-05-2822 min
Truth Tribe RadioNYC Comedian Debbie Nigro Talks Some No-Nonsense SpiritualityNYC Comedian Debbie Nigro joins me on air to talk some no-nonsense spirituality. She’s real and down-to-earth – my kind of gal! Debbie is a veteran radio personality and has a long and impressive resume. She’s a founding partner of FirstWivesWorld.com and a consultant to the Producers of the upcoming Broadway musical "The First Wives Club. She’s also the owner of StillABabe.com, a humor-based site geared toward the 40+ woman. There are too many items to list here – Debbie is one busy (and successful) woman! We will be taking callers during the second half of the show for those...2010-07-3055 min
Dr Fitness and the Fat GuyDr Fitness and the Fat Guy Interview Debbie Nigro from First Wives World And Get Divorce Survival TipsWe’re trying something new. First we will podcast our show in it’s
entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews during the week.
So please click on the POD button to listen to Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy
learn how to stay fit, healthy and happy while you're going through a
divorce. Debbie Nigro, one of the founders of First Wives World told us
all about the first website that helps women (and men) navigate the
rough waters of divorce. She explained that she is not selling divorce
but rather is helping people deal with a...2008-02-0420 min