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

Home + Design

HOME

Buying, Selling or Refreshing - Tips from Professionals Suzette Kraus & Liz Pensiero Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Marcus Ortega Suzette Kraus is so much more than a licensed real estate salesperson. She applies her Compass Concierge service to go above and beyond what most agents provide. She is a perfectionist with a strong work ethic and a great sense of humor. (skhomesteam.com or compass.com) Liz Pensiero is a stager (LizPensieroStaging.com) and a go-to for adding the most...

February 2024

Home + Design

Beauty and Tranquility

Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen It all started so innocently on a rainy Saturday morning a few months ago. I decided to explore North Stamford in search of unique homes to profile in these pages. I have been up and down Long Ridge Road and High Ridge Road hundreds of times since moving to Stamford eighteen months ago, but rarely veered off onto the side streets. On this day I made a left on Den Road off Long Ridge Road and wound my way over the Mianus River to June Road. ...

February 2024

Health + Wellness

YOUR HIGH VIBE HOME

Five Tips for Feel-Good Energy Article by Jacqui Justice Living a high-vibe life is not all about diet and exercise. Your living space also plays a pivotal role in your well-being. Here are 5 tips for helping you create a high-vibe home with that feel-good energy we all desire and deserve. Banish clutter: Nothing pulls down the energy of your living space like piles of clutter and items past their prime. Declutter for an instant energy uplift and a more serene atmosphere. Do a cleanse: ...

February 2024

Local Services

Personal Spotlight

Stephanie Kaminsky Article by Sarah Bamford @hybridemedia.com Name:  Stephanie Kaminsky, @thestephkam Age:  27 Occupation:  Social Media Content Coordinator Home is our theme this month. What do you love most about your home?   Friends and family. I’ve lived in many places over the years, from Connecticut to New York, even Australia - and it’s always seemed that certain people can make anywhere feel like “home”.  What do you love most about Stamford, CT? What makes you excited to...

February 2024