Strength Does Not Come From Winning. Your Struggles Develop Your Strengths with Lauren Schwec - #162

Donna talks to Dr. Jessica Chung, DNP, NP-C. Jessica worked at various city hospitals, gaining experience as a registered nurse in various clinical areas such as, medical pre and post-operative, emergency, and post-partum care. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a monthly or yearly fee directly to their doctor. This fee covers all primary care services like check-ups, preventive care, and managing chronic conditions. There are no insurance claims or copays.

Donna chats with award-winning author Michael Thomas Perone. Michael Thomas Perone is an award-winning author who has written for The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore City Paper, Long Island Voice  His debut novel, the action-adventure Danger Peak, was the recipient of multiple awards, including The Fall 2022 BookFest Award in the category of Young Adult – Action and Adventure. His follow-up, the coming-of-age/sci-fi mindbender Déjà View, won First Place at the Spring 2024 BookFest Awards in the category of Young Adult. His third book The Electric God and Other Shorts was a First Place winner of The 2024 Firebird Book Award in the category of Short Stories. He currently works as a Senior Editor and lives on Long Island with his wife and two daughters.

Donna talks Shea Holbrook, Professional Racing Driver, Owner of BSI Racing. Shea Holbrook is an American  professional racing driver, entrepreneur and spokeswoman. Currently, she is in retirement starting a family. BSI Racing is a premier professional sportscar team providing turnkey racing programs, services, and solutions located in Daytona Beach, Florida since 1987. BSI currently fields professional teams in IMSA and SRO and continues #BSIBuilt development programs in the SCCA club racing ranks. In 2021, BSI was purchased by familiar names in the paddock, Shea Holbrook, ex-professional driver and husband, Nick Chorley, who turned their 15-year motorsport careers into a multi-program business and race shop. 7-time SRO Touring Car winner, Shea Holbrook has an aptitude and focus for fostering driver development while Nick Chorley brings a keen eye for value and calculated risk. The maverick-like duo has been very successful in the motorsport industry making them an unstoppable force.

 Donna talks to Lauren Schwec, Founder and CEO Social Curation Collabs . Social Curation Collabs Educates the local market about the effectiveness and value of investing back into their community through working with local socialites. Social Curation Collabs is more than a Collaboration Program, it is a community of local brands and influencers that want to work with you. By joining, you gain access to their exclusive platform, where you can chat with other brands, host events and collaborate with influencers and other local brands.

Donna chats with Nicole Burke, Real Estate Associate Broker from Charles Rutenberg Realty. Charles Rutenberg Realty is one of New York's largest Real Estate companies with multiple offices providing a full suite of real estate services, including residential and commercial sales or leasing. Primarily serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, and Orange Counties.  

Finally, Donna talks to Damiano Rosella, Executive Chef at Amore Ristorante and Roberto Arcucci, Owner of Amore Ristorante. Discover the essence of Southern Italy at Amore, where every dish is a tribute to tradition, crafted with love and rich flavors that linger. Nestled in Woodland Park, they invite you to bring your own wine and indulge in an authentic Italian experience. Led by Roberto Arcucci, with over 20 years of culinary expertise from Italy, they create an ambiance that feels like home, welcoming guests for both intimate dinners and memorable events. Join them, savor each bite, and taste the tradition and warmth of true Italian cooking.