Month: November 2023

Diana Munson is the First Lady of the NYS Baseball Hall of Fame

Diana Munson is the First Lady of the NYS Baseball Hall of Fame

Diana Munson and her son Michael and his wife drove 16 hours back and forth from Canton Ohio to Troy NY to be able to honor members of her Yankee family. The NY State Baseball Hall of Fame held their annual ceremony. The Yankee players being honored included Curtis Granderson, Chris Chambliss, and Darryl Strawberry. […]

Guzman’s Story Ave could easily be my story, or maybe even yours! Powerful!

Guzman’s Story Ave could easily be my story, or maybe even yours! Powerful!

I just saw the best film of the year. It’s called… Story Ave. If its star Luis Guzman doesn’t get an Academy Award nomination then I will have a problem with the system. Luis for years has been one of the greatest character actors of all time. The film itself is a brilliant piece of […]

Rising Above

I went to the river, down below.I defied orders, going where I ought not go.I was caught in a mess somewhere in betweenMy wounded self here and the mountain where I need to be. Higher ground was the land I was aiming for.I should’ve known it wasn’t my fate to soar,To win, to succeed, to […]

Robert Egan

Robert Egan

Videographer of the Month for November 2023 Linkedin Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Interscope Bio Robert Egan is a dedicated visual artist and designer with a passion for inspiring others through his craft. Graduating from Stony Brook University, he honed his skills as a studio artist, which has become the cornerstone of his unique creative approach. His […]

Alex Sensation

Alex Sensation

DJ of the Month for November 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Happy Halloween Live Bio DJ Alex Sensation, born as Javier Alexander Salazar in Santiago, Dominican Republic, is a renowned figure in the world of Latin music and radio. With a career spanning several decades, he has solidified his status as a prominent […]

Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier

Make Up Artist of the Month for November 2023 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio A native of Provence, France, Laura Mercier began her career as a makeup artist after a stint in painting school. She began attending the Carita Beauty Institute and eventually became a teacher for the institute. Mercier later moved to New York City […]

Mara Hoffman

Mara Hoffman

Fashion Designer of the Month for November 2023 Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Meet Mara Hoffman, a fashion visionary whose journey from Parsons School of Design graduate to sustainable fashion advocate showcases her deep connection to nature and her commitment to creating positive change in the fashion industry. From her early years, Mara felt a profound […]

James Turlington

James Turlington

Male Model of the Month for November 2023 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio James Turlington is a former baseball player and the nephew of 90s supermodel Christy Turlington. Originally a sociology student at UC Santa Barbara, he was drafted by the LA Dodgers in 2016, but in the summer of 2019 he left the sport to pursue […]

Jeanne Cadieu

Jeanne Cadieu

Female Model of the Month for November 2023 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Jeanne Cadieu is a French model hailing from Paris, and is currently represented by Elite New York and Women Management Paris. A Columbia University student, she has worked with major fashion brands such as Valentino, Saint Laurent and The Row. Cadieu has also […]

Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias

Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias

Flashback Athlete of the Month for November 2023 Bio Highlight Bio Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias, an iconic American athlete, rose from humble beginnings in Port Arthur, Texas, to become a sporting legend. Her remarkable journey began with neighborhood baseball, where her powerful batting earned her the nickname “Babe.” Her promise to compete in Olympic […]

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