Table For Four: A Family Conversation

Diane Linton from Canarsie Cupcakes will be our special guest of the week.

We talk about balancing her baking business, marriage, being a homemaker, and homeschooling her 4 beautiful children.

Diane is a wife, mom, homemaker, homeschooler, and entrepreneur. Small business owner of an at-home bakery, Canarsie Cupcakes. Aspiring to build a business and legacy for my family as well as to be able to serve my community.

Follow Canarsie Cupcakes on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/canarsiecupcakes/

See the incredible treat boxes Diane made for my birthday and they were so delicious.

She was just recently featured in a pop-up shop in Stumpy's Greenhook on June 4th to share her amazing treats.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeY6ERJgwsv/...

We have known each since our college days and it was an absolute pleasure speaking with Diane Linton about her business.

There is something else we shared in common our children both suffer from epilepsy. It was exactly a year ago today that we discovered Stefan was diagnosed with epilepsy and what a journey it has been to find someone else who understands and gets what we have been through.

We as moms try to juggle and balance kids, careers businesses, and marriage on top of everything else in life. It was such an honor learning about her journey and how with faith and a little planning we can do what we can do some amazing things.

This week we talked about what is puberty. This was something that wasn't discussed growing up for Andre. For Stefanie it was different. She did have the puberty talk. We wanted to ask the kids if they knew what it was since they already started taking Sex Education class in school. We wanted to highlight the facts and also talked about movies that talk about it such as Disney's Turning Red and Inside Out. Perfect examples of how kids deal with puberty but in a Disney way. 

The Men's Panel is a safe space to talk about all topics with open minds and great conversation. This week our guests are all from the male species and the topic is Men's mental health and our own mental being. This is our close group of friends and their input is valued. This week guests are:

Rolando Molina is the best brother, uncle, husband, and phenomenal photographer. Business owner and who I consider the voice of reason is the kindest person you ever get the pleasure of meeting.   

Andrew Allen is a husband, father, model, and amazing photographer who is always willing to give the best advice and an open ear. As a business owner, he is one of the hardest-working individuals in his field.   

Jesse Acevedo is a creative designer with the most unique perspective that is always willing to give a helping hand. Working with the top #networks and designs team, he is the most humble person you can ever work with.   

Sammy Aguilar is an amazing young man with ambition and the biggest heart. With such wisdom at a young age, he is bound to do incredible things in his life.   

Jayson Cordero is the life of the party. His personality is infectious and is always available to help. If you are lucky enough to know him then you already know the deal. Say less fam. 

Special shoutout to Andres Molina, co-host, father, brother, husband, and jack of all trades.   This incredible circle of men open up and have a heartfelt conversation on the podcast.

This week's special guests are long-time friends Maya George and Marilyn Somoza on the Sit Downs with Stefanie segment on the podcast. We had a fantastic conversation about our education, mental health, and talking about some shows in between.

Maya is an entrepreneur with over 15 years in Finance & International Business Management. As an advocate for diversity inclusion and equity Maya aims to transform spaces to create community.

With her company https://www.ourblackpassports.net

Maya has been able to travel the world and help others plan the trip of their dreams. She has even helped Marilyn my other special guest book a trip as well.

She was also featured talking about wedding trends and future destinations

https://www.travelagewest.com/.../Destination-Wedding...

Also another great blog piece from Our Black Passports: https://www.ourblackpassports.net/.../imblackityblackblack

Maya is currently studying for a doctorate of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development.

She holds a B.S. in Business Management & Finance and an M.S. in Global Business both from Brooklyn College.

My second guest on the podcast is my long-time Marilyn Somoza.

As a child of immigrants from El Salvador. she has a passion for traveling, reading fictional novels, and music.

Being the voice of reason and solution she is the go-to person to listen and give the most honest and real opinion one is willing and ready to receive.

As a native New Yorker, born and bred in Brooklyn as well as a die-hard Yankees and Giants fan. For my college sports Wolverines all the way, Go Blue!

Marilyn has also obtained her B.A. from the University of Michigan in Sociology and her Master's from Michigan State University.

I am super proud to call them my friends.

Monetta is the owner of Magnetic Mindset, a mindset and manifestation company.  At Magnetic Mindset, they use neurolinguistic programming including EFT and Hypnosis to help people overcome their limiting beliefs and reach their goals.

Monetta and I go way back to the old dancing studio days and it was an absolute pleasure to get back into touch with her and catch up with life.

You can check out Monetta's website and learn how she can help you with your mindset and manifestation.

Website: https://www.magneticmindset.com

Monetta is the owner of Magnetic Mindset, a mindset and manifestation company.  At Magnetic Mindset, they use neurolinguistic programming including EFT and Hypnosis to help people overcome their limiting beliefs and reach their goals.

Monetta and I go way back to the old dancing studio days and it was an absolute pleasure to get back into touch with her and catch up with life.

You can check out Monetta's website and learn how she can help you with your mindset and manifestation.

Website: https://www.magneticmindset.com

Table For Four Podcast is excited to start the week with our new segment: Sit Downs with Stefanie

Introducing our special guest International Best Selling Author Sarah Dayan Mueller

Sarah Dayan Mueller is a native of Brooklyn, New York. Aside from writing her next novel, Sarah enjoys playing piano, ukulele, photography, and traveling the world. She lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband, son, and mother.

Talking about her passion for writing and traveling along with balancing raising her young son and marriage. We also touch on the topic of Alzheimer's as it was something we shared in common.

We both had a loved one who suffered from this disease. A touching conversation between two moms who are following their passions and raising families while doing it.

We had a great conversation about her book,  "Home In A Hundred Places" 

which you can purchase here: https://sarahdayanmueller.com/

In this weeks episode we talked to Power Couple Victoria (wedding planner) & Mike Music (DJ) on how to balance a business, Marriage & Family Life. 

Victoria Lartey-Williams is the Owner, Lead Event Planner and Designer at Victorious Events NYC, a boutique event planning company specializing in producing unforgettable celebrations of love. Her amazing weddings have been featured in some of the top magazines and blogs in the country including The Knot, Brides, Essence, InStyle, New York Magazine Weddings, Manhattan Bride, Huffington Post, Grace Ormonde, Munaluchi Bride, Black Bride, and The B Collective. She has leveraged her experience working as a former Press Secretary in New York City government and politics to create a unique and effective planning style that allows her to prepare for and troubleshoot any situation. She has received the WeddingWire Couple's Choice Award consecutively for the past four years demonstrating excellence in quality, service, and professionalism. And most recently she was nominated for the "Best Wedding Planner" category at The B Collective Awards 2020.

Not many words can sum up the powerhouse of talent that encompasses MikeMusic: musician, producer, but most importantly a deejay that transcends genres. He has attended some of the most prestigious institutions for musical training, including The Julliard School, to nurture his natural talent on the trumpet. “Music is my passion. I take listeners on a journey, whether it’s through my horn or through the speakers." “Not many people can say that they are as well-versed in so many genres and that is the key to what sets me apart." As a purveyor of eclectic beats and soul tapping sounds, he instinctively knows the perfect soundtrack for any celebration. To witness MikeMusic on the turntables is to take a ride through his mixed spectrum of musical influences.

Check out Victoria's website for all your wedding planning needs:

http://www.victoriouseventsnyc.com

Check out Mike Musics website for all your DeeJay needs:

http://www.iknowmikemusic.com

In this week's episode, we will continue the religion series. This is part 2 of the series. This week we introduce Jose & Maribel Trigueros. They are a close family unit that shares their thoughts and opinion on how important faith is essential to their lifestyle and upbringing. A married couple with two young children balancing a business, marriage & life. Their journey to faith is unique and interesting. We had the great opportunity to talk with our family and it was a really interesting & fun conversation about faith in general. 

Jose and Andre didn't grow up differently. He is directly related to Andre and they both were inseparable growing up along with Andre's brother Rolando. From a young age, the three were introduced to the faith. Like any teenager growing up, they all had their reservations and questions. Ultimately they all steered away from the religion. Jose was traveling on a dark path. When life just brings nothing but downfall, he turned his life to GOD and he was reintroduced to the faith again. Now he is part of an amazing church that allows him to do charitable events and missionary retreats abroad.

Maribel was 15 years old when she came to NY. She grew up in the Catholic Religion back in the Dominican Republic. While growing in NY, she felt an emptiness and she turned too other religions to find that void. She turned to Buddhism & attended a mosque for 6 months to become a Muslim. Later on, she met Jose and 6 months later they were married and they moved to Virginia. Now they have devoted their lives to Christianity. This is their story.

In this week's episode, we talk to special guest Sir Hall on the podcast.

Sir Hall is a man truly gifted by God, but best known for his music over the years. As a recording artist, he boasts 7 albums, 6 singles, and 1 EP. He is a man whose heart runs after God. He is an entrepreneur that specializes in everything music, songwriting, and media production. As a motivational speaker, teacher, photographer, videographer, and content creator, Sir Hall is constantly reinventing himself to reach a multigenerational audience. His 20 years of media production experience landed him a New York Emmy nomination. Sir Hall, known to friends and family as Dellon Hall loves being a husband and a father to his 4 children and in his spare time, he enjoys living life to its fullest.

Listen to his 7th Album called Dominion:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2GVKVPsSBGLeg0gRoWoZtj?si=TEqle4XsR3GFypHizL7G0Q

Follow his Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/sirhall/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1305668969871191/?active_tab=about.