Arts + Culture

A Force of Nature

Stamford Museum and Nature Center's Melissa Mulrooney Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen Stamford has been blessed to have the Stamford Museum & Nature Center as part of its community for 88 years, and the SM&NC has been blessed to have Melissa Mulrooney at its helm for the past eighteen. As Executive Director and CEO, Melissa has overseen tremendous growth in all facets of the business, despite the economic recession of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has built a highly...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Women's Health in Decades

Each Decade Brings Specific Changes and the Need for Specific Nutrients. Article by Jacqui Justice, MS Functional Nutritionist While the principals of healthy eating remain constant over a lifetime, here are the top nutritional “to do”s” for each decade: 20’s: Build a strong foundation: Set the stage for your future wellness.  Focus on eating a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet rich in: • Colorful veggies and fruit • Lean protein • Healthy fats • Whole grains 30’s: Support skin and...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Personal Spotlight

MARIE ROCHA Article by Sarah Bamford @hybridmediacomm Name: Marie Rocha Age: 44 Occupation: Investor How does being a woman empower you?  Empowerment takes on a deeply personal and multifaceted form, unique to each individual. For me, it involves nurturing resilience while confronting stereotypes surrounding women. In my early 20s, I struggled with much of that because I did not have a roadmap. However, with time, I discovered my voice and utilized it to advocate for change, establish...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Mayor Simmons and Her Team of Powerhouse Women

Women are fierce, loyal, dedicated... the original creators. Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Angela Strassheim "Great leadership is about attracting the best people for the right position, give them direction and support and let them do what they do best."  I didn’t plan for this article to be about moms or the fact that Caroline Simmons is the first female mayor of Stamford but upon meeting the Mayor and her cabinet of six extraordinary women, it was hard not to. Six of the...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Dam + West

Boutique Video Production Creating Branded Content for Forward Thinking Brands Article by Laurie A. Guzda The Journey Danielle Kaplowitz is a Stamford native. She met Ramsey Mellette in 2004 while living in Los Angeles. Danielle was working as a professional actor/voice-over talent. She was a fan-favorite on the series, Community . Ramsey a graduate of USC Film School lived in the apartment downstairs. They became fast friends and began dating three years later. They married in 2011. They...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

INVEST IN YOUR WELLNESS

3 simple high-yield wellness investment strategies Article by Jacqui Justice, MS Functional Nutritionist In a world that often feels like a non-stop rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs and hairpin turns, making an investment in your wellness might just be the ticket to upgrading your ride. Here are 3 simple high-yield wellness investment strategies that are sure to pay significant short and long-term dividends: Dietary Investment: Lower your sugar intake: Payout: decreased weight/body...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Rhone's Nate Checketts

Making a Difference Article by Marty Shapiro I first met Nate Checketts when he was twelve years old. I was selling sponsorships for Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers, and Nate’s father, Dave, was President of the Knicks (and would later go on to be the President and CEO of Madison Square Garden). You could tell back then that Nate was destined to do big things. Fast forward thirty years and Nate is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rhone, a premium men’s lifestyle...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Angela Strassheim

Reflections - an invitation from a World Renowned Photographer Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Angela Strassheim As an artist and editorial photographer, Angela communicates human complexity in the confluence of the every day -  for herself and in the portraiture she creates for others. She spent eight years in forensic photography while also obtaining an MFA degree from Yale. Two of her proudest moments were invitations to exhibit at the Whitney Biennial in NYC and the Venice...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Art of Investing... in Art

Tips to help you get started. Article by L A Guzda Art investing is an alternative option that combines the love for aesthetics with potential financial gains. If you are considering venturing into the world of art investment, it is important to understand the key aspects and factors that can influence your success. Artworks have the power to evoke emotions, tell stories, and connect with viewers on a deep level. Often the best reason to invest in a piece of art is that it speaks to you...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Personal Spotlight

Maria Rizk, Stamford Branch Manager - The First Bank of Greenwich Article by Sarah Bamford @HYBRIDEMEDIACOMM Name:  Maria Rizk Age: 60   Occupation:  Stamford Branch Manager at The First Bank of Greenwich  This issue is all about investing. How do you invest in yourself? One of the ways I invest in myself is to find time to do things that make me happy. I like to spend time with my grandchildren and take long walks at the beach. These things recharge me. I enjoy learning new things...

March 2024