Episodes

  • Saving Your Home from Foreclosure
    Sep 25 2024

    Erica Minchella attorney and author of the book “Transforming Troubled Real Estate with Strategic Solutions” joins us to discuss the best strategies for dealing with troubled real estate. Erica is an attorney that handles real estate transactions and litigation. She handled bankruptcy cases for years before she started handling real estate cases and found that working with people in financial trouble is her most rewarding work.

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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com


    Links:

    www.ecminchellalaw.com

    https://a.co/41odNvz


    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins



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    35 mins
  • Do You Have Undiagnosed ADHD?
    Sep 18 2024

    Jorie Houlihan is a Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Lifebook Leader, public speaker and ADHD advocate who specializes in working with ADHD women, especially those diagnosed later in life. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD until the age of 49 she understands these women’s unique challenges, strengths and perspectives. Her goal is to help every ADHD woman embrace their ADHD and how their brains work so that they can begin to live up their full potential with confidence! In this episode we discuss symptoms of ADHD, the impact on executive functioning and how to support those around you with ADHD and much more.

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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com


    Links: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll

    https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan

    https://joriehoulihan.com

    jorie@joriehoulihan.com

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    37 mins
  • What is Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?
    Sep 11 2024

    Linda Monty with Limitless Health & Wellness talks to us about adipose stem cell therapy. Adipose stem cells are the most pluripotent and powerful cells, being exceptionally young, only 10% of a person’s age expandable, and a perfect match to your own DNA.

    These unspecialized cells have the remarkable ability to transform into whatever the body needs, whether it be tendons, ligaments, nerves or bones. We are excited to share her insights, experiences and the latest developments in stem cell therapy.

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    Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com

    Links: linda@limitlesshealthwellness.com


    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins


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    25 mins
  • Improving Your Health to Prevent Diabetes
    Sep 4 2024

    Debbie Steinberg is a diabetes prevention specialist. She uses multiple programs to help people make changes to better their health. Her mission is to prevent or delay diabetes. After her own T2 diagnosis, this became her passion. She started on her own health journey and got certified from the CDC to be a group leader for the National Diabetes Prevention Program called, “Prevent T2”. She is also learning about advocacy and wants to bring awareness around personal health and diabetes prevention.

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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com

    Links: https://diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test

    https://emergingwingshealthllc.com/

    https://diabetes.org/

    Librarian.debbie@gmail.com

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    36 mins
  • The What, When and How of Planning your Financial Future - Retirement Planning
    Aug 28 2024

    The What, When and How of Planning your Financial Future


    An informative talk about long term care and how to prepare financially for your future.


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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com



    Carey Rothbardt – Benefits Advisor


    Carey is a Benefits Advisor for the Association Member Benefits Advisor (AMBA) In relationship with the Illinois Retirement Teacher Association (IRTA) he assists in providing Dental and Vision insurance and helps with gaps in coverage for active and retired teachers.


    He also offers the same coverage for public employees. AMBA offers the following benefits: Cancer, heart, stroke, LTC, short-term health care, life insurance, emergency ambulance coverage, Medicare supplements, and more.


    AMBA’s relationship with the American Senior Benefits Association (ASBA) provides Carey with additional opportunities to provide benefits to Senior Communities and other associations focusing on aging in place, asset protection, and additional areas where help is needed.


    Email: carey.rothbardt@getamba.com

    linkedin.com/in/crothbardt


    Links

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    19 mins
  • What To Do With Grandma's Valuables - Silver, Silver Plate and Other Heirlooms
    Aug 21 2024

    Learn about silver, silver plate and what you should do with the pieces Grandma left for you that you no longer have a desire to polish and maintain.


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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com


    Guest & Senior Resource Team Member

    Jordan Kagan, The Man of Silver, is an expert at purchasing silver and silver plate items that you wish to remove from your home.


    Every day he works with clients in the comfort of their homes, offices, or banks in the counties of Cook, Lake, Kane, McHenry, and DuPage as well as his office in Lincolnwood, Illinois.


    The Man of Silver has a family tradition in the Chicago area of serving customer’s needs. His family has helped tens of thousands of happy customers over the past 60 years. Jordan is committed to giving his customers the best price on the silver or silver-plated pieces that they are selling.


    Jordan Kagan jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaganjordan/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.m.kagan

    Website: themanofsilver.net


    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    20 mins
  • The NAR Settlement and How it Affects the Industry
    Aug 16 2024

    Mark Pasquesi, president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, discusses the settlement that the National Association of Realtors has entered and how he predicts it will affect the industry. Tune in for this timely information.

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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com

    Guest:

    Mark Pasquesi is president of brokerage for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and focuses his considerable energy and enthusiasm on agent experience and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously, Pasquesi served as vice president and managing broker for the Lake Forest, Highland Park and Libertyville offices.

    After leaving the practice of law in 2000, Pasquesi began a successful residential real estate career utilizing his experience as an attorney and his extensive knowledge of the Chicagoland real estate market that only a life-long resident can enjoy.

    An Evans Scholarship recipient, Pasquesi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the John Marshall Law School. He lives in Lake Forest with his wife Amy and their two young children.

    Links: https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts#Consumers

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    34 mins
  • Gun Safety For Seniors
    Aug 14 2024

    Seniors and Gun Safety - Sara Knizhnik


    Why are we talking about gun safety and seniors? There are so many points that are important here. We’re not debating gun laws or the NRA. What we are talking about is how we keep seniors and the people around them safe.


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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com



    Sara Knizhnik - Gun Safety Advocate


    Contact Info:

    https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4799/District-18-Sara-Frederick-Knizhnik

    Founder and CEO of Safe Illinois, Lake County Board Member - District 18 (Elected 2022) & Chair of GVPI Implementation - Gun Violence Prevention Initiative - Lake County (IL) State's Attorney's Office.


    Sara served as a university-level, English-as-a-Second-Language Instructor at various universities in the Chicago area for 17 years before becoming a professional gun violence prevention (GVP) and criminal justice reform advocate in 2017.


    Most recently she served as the Organizer of the Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Coalition and then as Director of Community Engagement for Newtown Action Alliance (NAA), a national gun violence prevention organization founded in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy.


    Sara served as the Director of Constituent Affairs for State Representative Bob Morgan (IL-58). She also served for two years as a Vernon Township Trustee. Currently, Sara is Chair of the Lake County Violence Prevention Initiative.


    She believes passionately in local government and in the power of grassroots activists to build a better America.


    Links

    https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/home-and-community/safety-topics/guns/

    https://www.lakecountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/76480/Free-gun-locks-flyer?bidId=

    https://www.lcsao.org/277/Firearms-Restraining-Order-FRO

    https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2092/Concealed-Carry-Act

    https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid/Foid

    https://www.lcsao.org/362/Gun-Violence-Prevention-Initiative-GVPI


    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    31 mins