October 2025

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Tip #4  Pretend your life is great across all mediums whenever you get a chance. You need to release your passive/aggressive  competitive impulses somewhere!

Tip #5  Remember this: if you’re conflicted about being in a relationship versus being on your own—it’s all equally bad—just  in different ways. No need to try and improve or change your circumstances

You’re welcome.

Dr. Lisa

About Dr. Lisa: Dr. Lisa has been practicing unlicensed therapy since 2001. She’s worked with over 1,000 clients including artists, comedians, musicians, politicians, writers, actual shrinks, celebrities and complete strangers. Listen to her live every Thursday, 2-3pm or download and enjoy over 250 recorded episodes at Dr. Lisa Gives A Sh*t on Radio Free Brooklyn.

www.listentodr.lisa.com

www.lisalevyindustries.com

www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/show/dr-lisa-gives-a-shit

instagram: @lisalevyartwork

Photo: Eva Mueller

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Adam: You stay in such incredible shape and have such a positive view of life, it is such a breath of fresh air in these unprecedented times…how do you do it?

Laurie-Beth: That is gracious and humbling and for which I thank you too. Because of how I eat, (healthful exotic cuisine in mammoth portions albeit only once a day), I am able to eat and drink what I wish. My attitude and view of life is fueled from the vicissitudes of each day. Everything is an opportunity. (To grow, to glow or to go)! EVERYTHING!

Adam: Your ability to tell stories and articulate ideas is so next-level, have you ever thought of performing a one-woman show on stage?

Laurie-Beth: I love how you think – thank you very much – and yes,  I am open to entertaining that idea and opportunity.

Adam: What advice do you have for our readers on living a healthier, more fulfilling life?

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The Breakers’ Palm Beach

Set on Palm Beach’s iconic coastline, The Breakers stands tall as one of the most coveted and recognized retreats in the world—setting the standard in resort luxury and redefining what a glamorous experience can be. Founded in 1896, the Italian Renaissance-style hotel is celebrating 125 years of hospitality. The Breakers Palm Beach offers 538 luxury accommodations, including Flagler Club, an  ultra-luxury  boutique hotel nestled atop the  property.  Amid 140 acres of carefully landscaped grounds, the oceanfront resort features a Five-Star spa, two championship golf courses, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, and an indoor-outdoor oceanfront fitness center, as well as a private Beach Club with four heated oceanfront pools, five hot tubs, 25 premium poolside bungalows available for daily rental, and 14 signature boutiques for fantastic shopping . The Breakers’ 10 restaurants offer everything from stylish sophisticated and casual dining, to late-night cocktails and desserts.  Among its  exceptional, signature restaurants are HMF, a chic social club with a globally influenced menu; Seafood Bar, fresher-than-fresh seafood with an ocean view; and Flagler Steakhouse, a fresh take on the classic American chophouse.  Among the dining venues are two off-site restaurants in Palm Beach just a few minutes from the main hotel, including The Breakers’ newest venture, Henry’s Palm Beach, and Echo, featuring five distinct cuisines of Asia. For hotel guests and club members, The Beach Club Restaurant is that ever-inviting, always appropriate spot—be it for a relaxed breakfast, leisurely lunch, or a quick bite between pool time and the tennis courts. With all the luxurious amenities, get the celebrity treatment with world-class service in a spectacular setting at The Breakers Palm Beach.

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Opal Grand, Monkey Bar

Located steps from the ocean at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa is the newest Four Diamond member of the Opal Collection, a collection of distinctive, luxury resorts in the most sought-after locations in the US. Offering the vibrant downtown of a larger city while retaining its authentic small-town charm, Delray Beach has become a popular haven for travelers seeking a relaxed oceanfront getaway with easy access to culture, nightlife, and great restaurants. Along with easy access to the ocean, Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort in Delray Beach, FL., is steps from the upscale boutiques, art galleries, chef-driven restaurants and the exciting nightlife that makes Atlantic Avenue the hottest spot in Delray Beach. From their award-winning spa and tropical outdoor pool to some of Palm Beach’s most sought-after event space, Opal Grand Resort is a destination you’ll want to return to year after year. The all-new Monkey Bar at Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa is Delray Beach’s newest restaurant and lounge where you can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, lighter fare, and a beautiful location to “hang” for a night out with family, friends, and coworkers. Located just off the newly renovated lobby of the hotel, Monkey Bar is a natural habitat where monkey business is highly encouraged. Swing up to the bar, (where actual monkey bars are perched above head), or sink into one of their comfortable booths and enjoy the sights of the lush living wall that accents the back of the bar.

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The Canopy, The BanterAttractively located in the Downtown West Palm Beach district of West Palm Beach, Canopy West Palm Beach is the latest luxury hotel from Hilton in South Florida. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than a mile from Cuillo Center for the Arts, a 15-minute walk from City Square and one mile from Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. The Hotel features rooms and suites with Canopy-exclusive beds and local furnishings. The lobby, Canopy Central, hosts artisanal breakfast and complimentary evening tastings of regional beer, wine, and spirits. The Canopy also has a spectacular rooftop outdoor pool, fitness center, and pet-friendly rooms for your four-legged family and friends. The Canopy’s on-site restaurant, The Banter restaurant serves breakfast, and dinner daily with ingredients sourced from local purveyors. In the evening you can find great cocktails, wine and local craft beers. Enjoy fresh and local ingredients inspired by the West Palm Beach culture. The Canopy’s rooftop bar and lounge, Treehouse, is the highest rooftop bar in West Palm Beach with views of the Atlantic ocean and sweeping views of the city.

hilton.com/en/hotels/pbicppy-canopy-west-palm-beach-downtown

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“I think Condos and luxury rentals are going to be the next in-demand real estate products. Buyers are starting to be more service-oriented and the maintenance that comes with homeownership is not for everyone. Luxury rentals that include amenities and services will be a big hit soon.

Rentals are positioned to boom over the next 5 years as prices keep going up and the consumer looks for convenience more than they value long-term investing. People can take the money they would use for a down payment and to maintain a property and invest it into other wealth-building resources while they rent. There is a lower cost to live with rentals since no renovations are done by the tenant, no mortgage interest is accrued, and no wear and tear maintenance is performed by the tenant. A flat fee for living with amenities is going to be the next big thing.” 

Website: remiagency.com/

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Do you write your own music?

I do write my own music.  And while melody and lyrics are my strong suit, I’ve been able to work with great collaborators, like Sam and Zak. They’ve helped  me take songs like  Stage Life and  Disappear  to completely new and elevated levels.   

Speaking to a year of many changes, how do you think the music industry can improve in this time of COVID19?

I’m really glad you’re asking about this. As much as I love making music, the business of music can be really difficult. And right now in the pandemic, the few artists who were actually able to make a living off touring are of course not able to do so.   I think the music industry could do a much better job of boosting independent, talented artists who may not have the perfect marketing package, but I frankly don’t see anyone trying to do anything like that. I come from DIY music culture, and since I’m not seeing it being done, I’m doing it myself.

I’m in the process of building a platform called  Wavculture that will address what is most immediately needed during the pandemic; a simple directory of live-streamed concerts organized by date and genre.  Wavculture will help independent musicians like me get their music heard, and make it easy for fans to find musical gems among all the noise – beyond what’s already popular. From there, I’d like to organize my own super interactive concert live streams featuring other artists.  

What are your future goals and hopes for 2021? 

I plan to release my third album with Sam, “Out of a Dream” LP, and launch Wavculture, the concert Livestream directory I mentioned.    I’m also working on and hoping that Sam’s final solo album will be properly released. One of the things that really hurt Sam before he passed was the difficulty in making a living off of music despite his incredible gift; because of this, I will always fight for the musical cream to rise to the top in a sustainable way for artists in 2021 and beyond.

Quickfire Tips:

Website: https://www.katierush.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/Instagram: Rachel Vancelette @rvancelette

Website: www.vanglobalart.com

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With the world still upside down with the Pandemic, we asked  Brett Hickey, CEO and founder of Star Mountain Capital, LLC, how to invest wisely in such an unprecedented time?  

“It is important to have deep industry expertise and a strong network of private business owner relationships in order to find companies who continue to grow and thrive in the current market environment.

For example, technology and healthcare along with certain logistics businesses can have strong growth trends. Star Mountain’s Collaborative Ecosystem ® which includes over 500 aligned investors, over 40 full-time people and an additional 30+ operating partners helps provide us with differentiated capabilities allowing us to be a preferred partner to established private business owners looking for strategic debt and equity capital.” 

Hickey says he sees a number of trends developing in these uncertain times, “the current market reminds me of the late 90’s when there was a lot of change in the way people consumed products and did business. This will likely result in a lot of volatility with many people making and many people losing money. It is rare to systematically be correct investing in fads or businesses that lack attractive fundamental valuations. Sectors Star Mountain Capital invests in, such as telehealth and technology-driven advertising platforms, continue to perform well and can provide attractive value if one can find the right businesses at fair valuations.”  

Hickey has some advice to offer investors who are feeling nervous during the Pandemic. “Keep a diversified portfolio including finding assets that have low correlations (beta) to each other given the only thing that is certain about the future is uncertainty. It is “OK” to miss some good deals if you ideally also miss the bad ones. Work with experts and specialized investment teams who have a deep understanding and economic alignment of interest with you and a strong correlation in how they and you are investing.”

website:  Star Mountain Capital – Lower Middle-Market Focused Asset Management

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Graduated from FIT, but with the hospitality industry in her heart, Paula runs all visual and organizational aspects of the company, from Art Direction and flowers, graphic design, and customer relations, to make sure that guests are not only exposed to a wonderful gastronomical event on the table, but to a whole sensorial experience.

Located in the renovated Rockefeller Townhouses, Il Gattopardo boasts a large indoor dining room, a heated  outdoor garden, and now has added extra outdoor seating to accommodate for CDC regulations. Il Gattoaprdo is dedicated to serving finest quality dishes while maintaining the safety of its guests and staff. Buon appetite!

13-15 West 54th Street

(Between 5th & 6th Ave)

New York, NY 10019

ilgattopardonyc.com.

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Q: Building a brand during a pandemic looked extremely different for many of us. How did it affect you as a mom and the brand you are building?

MM: I think it’s safe to say Covid really changed a lot of things for everyone. We all had to incorporate our work more at home and juggle both parenting and work-life at the same time. I will be first the first to admit that it wasn’t always easy. But during Covid and being at home more taught me really to be present and not take any opportunity for granted. Since going viral, we had been traveling almost on a weekly basis, so getting that chance to stay home for a bit and really be present in my day-to-day life was actually a nice change. I had to find new ways to build my brand, and I actually enjoyed showing more real-life things that go on daily in our house.

Q: How is 2021 going to look for Mara Martin? What can readers expect from you?

MM: I had been working on a ton of projects that kind of took a backseat and sudden halt once COVID-19 hit, so I’m excited to get back at it and see some of these projects come to fruition. I hope to finish the book I’ve been working on for almost two years and continue to grow my brand and inspire women everywhere.  I think 2021 is going to be quite the year!

Q:  As one of Palm Beach’s most visible residents what is about PB that attracts you the most?

MM: Palm Beach really has everything you could possibly ask for. The beaches have some of the clearest water, there is amazing shopping, great restaurants, and it truly feels like your on vacation every single day because of the weather. I have lived all over the country from Michigan, Los Angeles, New York, and Miami, and I have to say Palm Beach is my favorite.

Q:  Favorite Palm Beach restaurant?

MM: There are way too many to choose from to just choose one! So my top choices are Flagler Steakhouse for the best steak and Bice has the best pasta and beautiful outdoor seating area great for Instagram-worthy pictures.  The love Sant Ambroeus for their gelato and if you travel a little south, Lionfish has my favorite brunch!

Q: Best beauty treatment in town?

MM: I haven’t had time to try any of the spas out just yet because of Covid this last year, but I have heard amazing things about The Spa at the Breakers and Palm Beach Facials on Worth Avenue. Definitely can’t wait to get a facial and massage as soon as I have a day off.

Q: Best staycation in PB?

MM: We love doing staycations here in Palm Beach. Two of my favorite places are The Brazilian Court and a newer hotel called The White Elephant. Both have incredible amenities and really give you a feeling like you truly on vacation, even if you live just a few miles away like me.

Q: What’s next for Mara Martin?

MM: All I can say is that 2021 has a lot in store for me. And I’m just getting started! Stay tuned.

Photographer: Helen Le Van

Wardrobe Stylist: Kenya Mitchell

Hair and Makeup: Peggy Mackey

PR: Matt Dillon

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One last funny detail: just as I love it, my original producer as well as the original yarn supplier from 16 years ago are on board again as well – Sustainability at its best, right?Photographer: Will Shargowww.anatfritz.com

instagram: @anatfritzdesign

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