March 24, 2022 - New York Weekly

AtmosAir Drives 21st-century Green Technology

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

Steve Levine spent 20 years in the commercial alarm business before deciding, at midlife, he wanted to do something vastly different and something sustainable.

“I had built a successful residential and commercial alarm business, but I felt there was something missing. I was incredibly supportive of the green movement. I was approaching my 50s and felt it was time to make a substantial change in my life.” said Levine.

After seeking the right Green business opportunity, Levine, then 48 now 64, made a career pivot and started-up AtmosAir Solutions in Fairfield, CT. an indoor air purification company that provides Green, bi-polar ionization (BPI) indoor air quality purification products that helps deter airborne viruses, germs, mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in offices, homes, hotels, cruise ships, sports arenas and stadiums, hospitals and senior living facilities.

Steve’s company grew slowly and then came Covid-19 and it boomed: It was determined that AtmosAir’s patented BPI technology helped reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Microchem Laboratory, a leading lab for testing EPA- and FDA-approved products, tested AtmosAir’s virucidal efficacy on Human Coronavirus, Strain 229E. The test demonstrated greater than 99.9% efficacy in reducing the presence of the virus in a contained space.

That finding, coupled with the need to upgrade indoor air quality in our offices and homes helped increase AtmosAir sales up 800%.

Today, AtmosAir’s BPI technology is installed in over 7,500 installations in the US and globally.

AtmosAir Solutions customers include Wells Fargo, Comcast, Google McDonald’s, Hyatt and Sheraton Hotels, TD Garden in Boston, Los Angeles International Airport, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Virgin Voyage, municipalities, schools, and universities and pro sports teams like the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

The company has also expanded into Shanghai, China, one of the world’s most polluted countries and London.

“It’s been very challenging yet very rewarding,” said Levine “You truly learn how to be an entrepreneur when you start up a business and make a career move at midlife. The company is doing great, and I feel pleased by our progress and the direction the company is going. Every day is a challenge, but I could never go back. It’s been too much fun and so satisfying.”

Anti-Racism Advocate Matthew Kincaid Shares How Parents Can Effectively Discuss Race with Their Children

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

For those parenting in 2022, race is a difficult topic but it’s one that must be discussed. Stories on race frequently top the headlines. Racial issues are regularly debated in pop culture and often the most trending hashtags on social media.

By the time children are old enough to read, they are reading about race, racism, and racial injustice. When parents fail to take the time to talk about race with their kids, they put those kids at a disadvantage.

Matthew Kincaid is a former social studies teacher and school administrator who founded Overcoming Racism in 2016 to help schools and organizations to have better, productive conversations about race that could lead to positive solutions.

“Give light and people will find the way,” as Ella Baker would say.

Matthew is working to be that change. The St. Louis native believes that fear is the biggest barrier to engaging in conversations about race and racism. His mission is to help people break through that fear.

“When families don’t talk about money, credit, savings, budgeting, and other financial issues with their children, they raise children who are at a disadvantage from a financial literacy standpoint,” Matthew says. “In the same way, families that don’t make it a habit to talk about race with their children, even when it is uncomfortable, leave their children at a disadvantage to traverse the diverse landscape of this country.”

Talking about race should happen often

Notice that Matthew says conversations on race should become a “habit” for families. Just like with any other important topic, one conversation on race is not enough.

Experts agree that talking about race needs to be an ongoing conversation. Race and racism are complicated topics with many layers to understand. As children grow, their experience with race and the questions that they have about it will evolve. To develop a healthy and helpful perspective, children will need to talk about it regularly.

Talking about race requires honesty

Because of the complicated nature of the topic, parents serve their children better by educating themselves on race issues. There are plenty of resources available to help parents understand how to talk with kids of all ages. Many can be found online and most are free.

However, parents should be aware that being honest and authentic with their kids about race will most likely require that they first explore their feelings on the topic.

In the process of helping their children to learn, parents may discover their own racial bias. Working through that bias may be challenging, but it also may provide valuable lessons for children. As parents work to have an informed perspective on race, they become better role models for their children.

Talking about race must start early

Many parents wrestle with how early to start having discussions with their children about race. What research is finding is that the discussions typically need to start sooner than parents think.

A recent study from Boston University found that adults believe children start processing race years after it actually happens.

“Our kids can see racism,” Matthew explains. “They see it in their neighborhoods. They see it in the news. They see it on social media. They see it at school. They see it, but they don’t always understand what to do about it.”

While conversations need to be age appropriate, they can start as early as children begin developing a perception of the world. The sooner the conversations start, the more comfortable children will be with the topic as their experience grows and their interest evolves.

Talking about race is not easy

If parents wait to become experts before starting conversations on race, those conversations will never happen. As Matthew knows from spending more than a decade leading anti-racism workshops, mistakes will be made.

“Educate yourself, engage authentically with your children from a place of love, and understand that, like anything else in parenting, you will make mistakes,” Matthew says.

Matthew also encourages parents who want to make a difference and contribute to the work of overcoming racism to be ready for challenging times. The former New Orleans teacher confesses that his work could mentally exhausting at times because unlike his public school teaching days, he is responsible for instructing adults who are set in their ways and thinking. Nonetheless, the outcome outweighs the struggle.

“I actually believe that parents who create the habit of engaging in healthy conversations about race with their children makes it easier in the long run,” Matthew says. “Rather than having to engage in these conversations reflexively when a child witnesses or experiences racism or there is some major event in the news.”

Learn more about Matthew’s work with Overcoming Racism at overcomingracism.com.

Steve Levine Provides Cleaner Air through AtmosAir Solutions

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

Steve Levine spent 20 years in the commercial alarm business before deciding, at midlife, he wanted to do something vastly different and something sustainable. “I had built a successful residential and commercial alarm business, but I felt there was something missing. I was incredibly supportive of the green movement. I was approaching my 50’s and felt it was time to make a substantial change in my life.” said Levine.

Steve’s company grew slowly and then came Covid-19 and it boomed: It was determined that AtmosAir’s patented BPI technology helped reduce the spread of coronavirus. Microchem Laboratory, a leading lab for testing EPA- and FDA-approved products, tested AtmosAir’s virucidal efficacy on Human Coronavirus, Strain 229E. The test demonstrated greater than 99.9% efficacy in reducing the presence of the virus in a contained space. That finding, coupled with the need to upgrade indoor air quality in our offices and homes helped increase AtmosAir sales up 800%.

Today, AtmosAir’s BPI technology is installed in over 7,500 installations in the US and globally. AtmosAir Solutions customers include Wells Fargo, Comcast, Google McDonald’s, Hyatt and Sheraton Hotels, TD Garden in Boston, Los Angeles International Airport, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Virgin Voyage, municipalities, schools, and universities and pro sports teams like the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers,Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

The company has also expanded into Shanghai, China, one of the world’s most polluted countries and London. “It’s been very challenging yet very rewarding,” said Levine “You truly learn how to be an entrepreneur when you start up a business and make a career move at midlife. The company is doing great, and I feel pleased by our progress and the direction the company is going. Every day is a challenge, but I could never go back. It’s been too much fun and so satisfying.”

More Than Muscle: How we Survived COVID-19 As Personal Trainers

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

Since the Coronavirus pandemic struck two years ago, people have faced some historic economic challenges. Running a personal training business in Surrey, UK was no different, we felt the same effects.

The Initial Panic

At first, we had plenty of clients cancelling their memberships and this put the fear of God through us. Our worst nightmare as business owners was coming true.

I remember discussing with my co-director, Natalie, how were we going to survive?

What worked in our favour was this.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a health crisis, and this gave us an opportunity to step up to the plate. We had to pivot and reduce what I called the “leadership gap”. At the time it was only me, Nat and our 1-1 personal training clients.

As the dust settled, and we all started to recognise the virus was here to stay. The population began to adjust to new ways of living. Working from home, Zoom meetings and fundamentally more free time. Free time that became available as the commute disappeared for most.

During the early stages, people were enjoying the time luxury they always wanted. This came with excessive eating, drinking and a major lack of movement. In fitness, we refer to the word NEAT. Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. This refers to the amount of movement output you produce subconsciously. Movement away from prescribed exercise.

Now this was significantly reduced for the whole population. Gyms shut. Travel to work, gone. In some regions, you couldn’t leave your house other than for a walk once a day. So, people started to gain weight, excessively. They were in desperate need of some social interaction, and that’s where our opportunity came in.

The Pivot

I’m a firm believer in these two elements.

Through hardship comes opportunities.
You must be OK with your vulnerabilities to enable growth.

I knew we had to reach out to our client base and ask them what they required from us. This information was pivotal in shifting our personal training operations around COVID-19 restrictions. People needed three things:

Help to complete their workouts from home.
Advice and support on how to set daily habit-based accountability tasks.
They needed to keep their physical and mental wellbeing in a good place.

Ironically, this was no different to pre-pandemic times, just exaggerated tenfold.

People had trouble with their earnings, but also found that their expenses diminished. Money that went on holidays, socialising and commuting now became available. That’s when health became more of a priority. With these things in mind, we had to find creative ways to deliver and serve the demographic we supported.

We changed up our tech stack. Introducing video calling software (Zoom), live Google Docs, our training app and instant messaging. All became vehicles to deliver our coaching service. We modified our communications, and we were able to better support our clients through this tough time. We were ready to reduce the perceived leadership gap the pandemic created.

That’s when things took off

I still believe COVID-19 was a blessing for the development of our business. Especially from an operational standpoint. The crazy thing was, we were now serving people all around the world, not only in Surrey. That wasn’t the only element the pandemic fast-tracked. My ability to help other trainers in a consulting role took off.

Helping others

I knew there were a lot of personal trainers panicking about their business. I also knew that many of them weren’t running their business operations before the pandemic hit. Or were struggling to be proactive. This then became another arm to our services and allowed us to grow through the tough times.

I’ve always had a passion for helping others grow and succeed. Trainer development was the perfect opportunity to rise and lead from the front. Again, reducing the leadership gap the pandemic created. I truly believe my industry plays an important role in helping the health services. So in this pandemic, helping trainers stay operating was also a mission of mine.

How More Than Muscle looks today

Fast-forward to today, and this pivot of how we run our business has enabled us to double in size. We now have a team of 4 with a few others supporting us in the back end. Our service has benefited from the pandemic, allowing us to work a more hybrid model. We train people 1-1 at the gym in Guildford, but also via zoom and other online means. Exactly how we did through the heights of the pandemic.

We also use Zoom to continue training people when they are away on work trips or travels. This used to be something that put revenue on the back burner. Training would pause whilst people were away, but now it’s a key element that our clients love.

The moral of the story is through hardship comes opportunity. Particularly true if you are willing to understand your vulnerabilities, and pivot to help your demographic win.

To continue following Andy’s journey or find more information about the services, visit the More Than Muscle website

Written by Andy Pilides MsC, PGDip, PGCert

Co-director of More Than Muscle Ltd

www.morethanmuscle.co.uk

From Pharmacology to Millions: Wayne Liang’s Story of Success

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

Society has some preconceived notions of what success looks like. Studying to get into a good university, finding a stable job, buying properties – these all fit. The majority follows such a trajectory, sometimes seeing it as an easier way to blend in with the rest. However, not everyone has to go down that path. Wayne Liang is one such individual who did not allow society to define his path for him. Instead of following a pre-written course, Wayne Liang chose the road less traveled, and indeed it has made all the difference.

Wayne Liang is a twenty-five-year-old Canadian entrepreneur who was formerly a student at the University of Alberta. Although he was doing well in school, he has always wanted to pursue something beyond four corners, out-of-the-box adventures that would allow him to control his own life. Within the walls of his dorm room, Wayne Liang created a multi-million dollar social media brand. He acted as an advertiser and marketer for several e-commerce companies.

“The brand was initially started to help me pass the time because I wasn’t a big fan of the college culture of excessively partying,” he said. But after amassing his first few million followers in the digital space, the entrepreneur quickly realized that he had found something substantial. What started as a venture to pass the time eventually turned into a full-time passion, and Wayne Liang pivoted all his focus and attention to further push his brand to greater heights.

While Wayne Liang was further growing his company, he had to balance his social media side hustle and his formal education. All was going well until he was accepted into the faculty of pharmacology, a childhood dream of his. However, he ultimately decided to let go of that dream, knowing that he found a passion that could uplift not only himself but also business owners and various individuals through the process.

“It’s all about chasing a vision no one else can see, besides you,” Wayne Liang said. After letting go of pharmacology, the entrepreneur focused on scaling his company. Today, he has successfully leveraged his social media funds to create dozens of e-commerce brands in the private label and wholesale industry. He also currently runs an investment firm with the mission to assist aspiring entrepreneurs.

Wayne Liang said that he hopes to continually multiply his success and inspire others, not only those who are in his immediate circle but also those who are watching his journey from a distance. He wants to amplify the value and power of chasing after what they’re genuinely passionate about and not confining themselves into what society says is right. “Create a path you’ll be proud of,” he said.

Following the philosophy of Abraham Lincoln, Wayne Liang believes that the best way to predict your future is to create it.

The Importance of Learning a Modern Language in a Globalised World

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

The world is becoming increasingly globalised and the demand for language learning is growing. In a world where it is so easy to travel and do business across borders, being able to speak a foreign language is becoming more important than ever.

In education, there are many benefits of learning a foreign language. Some of these include: improved cognitive skills, increased problem-solving abilities, better decision making, improved memory and concentration, increased spatial skills, and even creativity.

However, did you know that there are also many benefits of learning a foreign language in the workplace? If you can speak another language it will help to build your career and in fact make you more employable.

Why Learn a Foreign Language?

There are many advantages to learning a foreign language, especially in the midst of a globalised world, and it’s never too late to start. Whether you are preparing for your next trip abroad, thinking about career opportunities or simply want to broaden your horizons, learning another language will bring many benefits to your life.

Here are top reasons why you should learn a language as soon as possible:

Makes You Smarter

Research has shown that the brain of a bilingual person works in a different way when compared to that of the average person. Bilingual people can switch from one language to another with ease. This means they have strong attention control and they are more organised than others. The parts of the brain which are responsible for attention control and organisation is known as the executive control system.

When you learn a new language, this system improves significantly since it gets better at making decisions. Studies show that people who know more than two languages have an improved executive control system which allows them to make better decisions compared to monolinguals or bilinguals. Therefore, if you want to increase your intelligence level, start learning a new language today!

Helps You Travel Around the World

Learning a foreign language will help open new doors and help you travel around the world. If you’re bilingual or multilingual, it’s easier to get hired for international jobs or travel abroad. You’ll be able to communicate with locals and read road signs and menus! For example, if you’re planning a trip to France, learning French is a must if you want to enjoy your time there.

Increase Your Employment Opportunities

When you can speak another language, you open yourself up to new job opportunities that may not have been possible before. More and more companies are looking for employees who are bilingual or multilingual. In fact, many companies are willing to pay more for employees who speak multiple languages! Whether it’s translating documents, assisting with international clients or helping customers, learning another language will help you stand out from the crowd of candidates applying for a particular position.

Boosts Your Brain Power

While learning a second language may seem overwhelming, studies have shown that learning a foreign language boosts brain power and improves memory. This happens because learning another language is like performing a mental workout. As you learn, you exercise your mind by memorising conjugated verbs, vocabulary and grammar rules.

Learn About Another Culture

By learning another language, you will be able to understand the culture of its people better. Additionally, you will also be able to communicate with them and relate to them in their own language which can be very rewarding for anyone who wants to take in the sights of another country without experiencing any communication barrier. This can help you better understand the beliefs and traditions of the native people and appreciate their culture more.

Become More Perceptive and Creative

You will understand what others say. The first benefit is that you won’t feel like a stranger in another country, because you will be able to understand people who speak a different language than yours. This means that you won’t need an interpreter and this will save you a lot of money, because you will get cheaper accommodation and food if the owner knows that you speak their language well.

Enjoy Better Interpersonal Relationships

It will also make it easier for you to communicate with them. You will be able to understand their culture and customs in a better way. Talking with locals and getting their perspective is a great way to learn about another country and have an authentic experience when travelling there.

Conclusion

In a global world, learning a foreign language can have a number of benefits. Whether you choose to travel the world, embark on a bilingual career path or just have an appreciation for different cultures, here are some of the reasons why you should learn a foreign language!

The benefits of learning a foreign language extend far beyond simple communication. It’s a rewarding and enriching activity that can provide more than just conversation skills. Learning a foreign language can enable you to view the world from another perspective, and give you insight into other cultures and ways of thinking. If you’re ready to pursue your own education in a language other than the one spoken in your school district, any one of these languages could be a great place to start!

Secret World – Making Travel Stress Free for All

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

People spend their lives pursuing many material things that take up most of their time. Be it a promotion at a job or increasing the profits of the business, an individual’s life becomes a constant race to achieve these goals. Constant efforts and dedication are imperative to ensure that those goals are achieved. However, consistent endeavors have also been observed to dull a person’s mind and substantially decrease productivity. Stress accumulates from following a mundane and scripted schedule, and it is necessary to have an efficient outlet that helps relieve it. This outlet can be anything from playing videogames to sports, but it is necessary that the outlet itself does not involve any stressful activities. Because if it does, it will defeat the reason for indulging in it. One company helping eliminate stress from one of the oldest stress relief activities in history is Secret World.

In the past, there were many things like modern technology that was non-existent. However, human feelings like anger, stress, and depression are an entity beyond the reaches of time and have existed for as long as humanity has. With no television, video games, or any modern pass-times to indulge their selves in, people had very few choices of outlets to utilize to relax their minds and enrich their souls. Travelling is an activity that has played a big part in modern development. Travelling has allowed civilization to prosper through many meaningful discoveries. But that is not all traveling was used for.

The World is filled with different cultures and sceneries that are truly a beauty best enjoyed when seen in person. People that have lived in concrete jungles their whole lives can unfortunately only bask their eyes on true nature through pictures. The absence of natural beauty plays a big part in the dullness of a person’s mind and a decrease in productivity. For a person to be active, they need to have an environment that revitalizes their tired mind and heart. Unfortunately, living in a location that is abundant in natural beauty is not an option for the majority. Therefore, it is necessary for a person to travel to beautiful and new places that can take away the stress of their lives and help them charge their mental batteries.

Travelling has many benefits that involve rejuvenating an individual’s mind and body. Still, the changing socio-economic situations of the World also have their downsides and lacks as a person new to traveling and not having much knowledge about their intended destination, making preparations as well the whole traveling phase can severely stress invoking. Ranging from making adequate travel and accommodation arrangements to understanding what the adequate method of interaction is is for the locals of the destination. There are many other small and big details that, after considering many, people tend to shy away and cancel their traveling plans. Antonio Kim Ciccarelli is a person that identified these major hurdles that prevented people from enjoying the beauty mother earth had to provide. Secret World is a platform made to eliminate these chains of restriction and make traveling easy for all.

Secret World is an online platform that was founded in 2014 by Antonio Kim Ciccarelli. Antonio thought about developing such a platform after a fateful adventure getaway he took with his friends. Tired from his daily ins and outs, Antonio decided to take a break and go on a travel adventure to refresh his mind. He got all that he expected and much more. On his retreat, he was able to experience different cultures and exposed to the beauty that existed outsides the walls of a concrete building. However, apart from the gifts of nature, he also gained an understanding of what problems were faced by a person during travels. A lack of knowledge and understanding of local culture and not knowing the tips and tricks of traveling that come with experience can sometimes negatively impact an individual. Therefore, he founded Secret World to enlighten the masses about the knowledge needed to ensure one’s experience is free from all hurdles and stress.

Secret World is known as the ‘eBay for travelers’ as the platform provides a plethora of information and services for the users. Avid travelers can post about their experiences in different lands and different knowledge that can use by people traveling to that location for the first time. Users can find native-made travel guides as well as hire guides for any specific location, make travel arrangements and even buy authentic souvenirs on this platform.

Immediately after the release, the platform received a surge of traffic from people around the globe that aspired to travel but couldn’t due to a lack of specific resources. Secret World successfully fulfilled that lack, and because of this, their increase in popularity was expedited. This platform currently has over 100 million visitors per year and has been ranked amongst the top three global travel and tourism platforms on Amazon.

Secret World has been able to grow significantly due to them staying true to their goals of eliminating all travel hurdles for the people. They are now considered more popular than platforms like Trivago and National Geographic and aim to reach even higher heights in the future.

Dr Richard W Bohannon – Working towards the Betterment of Humanity

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

The history of the evolution of human society is a lengthy one to which there were numerous elements that contributed greatly. Different factors greatly affected the current standings of society, but there are none that hold more importance in the evolution of society than Scientific research and implementations. Science is a field that is as vast as skies and has its roots spread in the majority of present society’s supporting pillars. All the fields that are the current for the current elevation of society have been greatly impacted by corresponding scientific advances. It was through his hard work and persistence of field experts and humanitarian geniuses that scientific advances were able to take place and provide convenience and benefits to society. An example of a scholar and scientific expert that revolutionized their field of science and made substantial contributions to the betterment of humanity is the prominent and leading mind of the medical science industry Dr. Richard W. Bohannon.

The medical field can easily be accounted as the most important and influential field in society. The field of work that impacts the well-being of people and helps cure the ailing is always going to stand apart from the rest. However, this also makes this field the hardest to innovate and improve. To bring innovation in the medical requires an individual to be submersed in research and do their due diligence before reporting any progress. The reason behind it is that the field of medical science cannot afford small gaps or lacks definitive proof of success. Clinical experts devote all their being to perfecting their theories and devising substantial proof of their real-time success rates. Being a medical researcher is no easy task, and the journey of Dr. Richard was no exception to this fact.

Dr. Richard was born on 29 December 1953 and is an American national. The reason behind him choosing the field of medical science research was to find new ways to help the ailing majority of society and bring forth new hope for those that needed it the most. To realize his noble dreams, he enrolled in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and secured his BS and MS in Physical therapy from there. His reason for enrolling in this specialization was his drive to rid the world of the most common ailments of physical conditions. After completing his MS, he became more engrossed in this specialization and noticed his thirst for knowledge grow. To quench this thirst, he further enrolled in the North Carolina State University to receive his Doctorate of Education and the Boston University to secure his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. With time and an increase in success, his search for more knowledge that could empower him to help others grew even more. Therefore, as of 2021, he is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Portsmouth.

From the beginning, the only factor that supported his elevation and progress in the medical science field was hard work and determination. His family had no background in the medical field, but ne did have some mentors to guide him in his journey. The major guidance he received was as a never-yielding drive to be of better help to humanity. His earlier research was primarily focused on the activity measurement issues of the human body. His research of the expected activity values amongst adults under the age of 65 was widely recognized and is mentioned in the book “Objective of monitoring physical activity” by Roy J. Shepherd. Due to his brilliant research, Dr. Bohannon has been cited more than 41,000 times. Definitive proof of his brilliance in medical science research is the fact that he has more than 500 peer-reviewed publications and an H-Index of 91, according to Google Scholar.

Dr. Bohannon has always believed in not only accomplishing more but also teaching others and guiding them on how to do so. Dr. Bohannon is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) and Principal of Physical Therapy Consultants (Fuquay-Varina, NC). Previously he had also served as a full-tenured professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Connecticut for 20 years. He had also served as a faculty member at the University of Illinois and, more recently, at Campbell University. Bohannon was ranked in the top 1% of global experts in several topics, including muscle and hand strength in 2020 by Expertscape and again in 2021 for his contribution in walking specific topics

Dr. Bohannon’s love of research also served him well in the editorial field as his publications have enjoyed widely spread recognition and praise. In 1996 he received the Helen Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Professional Literature; In 2005, he was the recipient of the Marian Williams Award for Research in Physical Therapy; and in 2008, he was awarded the Jules Rothstein Golden Pen Award for Scientific Writing; with each award being presented to him by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Dr. Bohannon is living proof that hard work pays off, and there can be nothing more fulfilling and rewarding than working for the sake of others. Even now, he is continuing on making new revolutions in the Physical Therapy sector and devoting much of his efforts to impact the lives of the ones in need.

Budding Comedian Savvy Shares His Impressive Journey to Becoming a TikTok Sensation

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

In recent years, the online sphere has proven to be an excellent vehicle that brings people closer to their goals. This is something that the talented Suave Xavier Pegues can attest to. After all, he is now on the verge of achieving his dream of becoming an actor with the help of media-sharing platforms.

More popularly known by his online persona, Savvy, the promising young comedian is a TikTok sensation. Due to his funny antics and infectious videos, he has amassed a whopping follower count of over 11.5 million. In addition, he is also an Instagram influencer with more than 530,000 followers.

His most viral content is a hilarious prank call where he does an excellent voice impersonation of Kevin Hart. On top of that, Kevin’s BFF, Dwayne the Rock Johnson, posted the video on his Instagram.

However, most people do not know that despite being naturally funny, the gifted individual did not intentionally imitate the comedian’s voice. Explaining what happened, he shared, “Honestly, the truth is I never practiced voice impressions and never knew that I could do them, to begin with.”

“The story of how I began to talk like Kevin Hart came from choking on a Taki chip. I was watching TV and choked on a Taki. I ran to the bathroom to cough it out, and it sounded exactly like Kevin. Ever since then, I’ve been able to impersonate the voice and use it to my advantage by sharing it with my audience,” the young man finished.

Since then, Savvy has had a meteoric rise to stardom, and before long, he became one of the most followed accounts on TikTok. His prank call video became so famous that he was contacted by the producers of The Ellen Show.

Aside from that, the remarkable individual has proven that he is not just a one-trick comedian. Recently, he appeared on Fox News NYC for another one of his hit videos that stars his dog. The specific clip has reached over 105 million views and is still trending up until now.

Motivated by his incredible achievements, Savvy plans to pursue his goal of being a movie actor, TV host, and comedian. As such, he takes inspiration from some of the greatest entertainers in the industry, including Denzel Washington, Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kevin Hart.

Earnestly declaring his dedication to accomplish his dreams, the extraordinary guy said, “I’m always working, trying to be better than the next man up because what I’ve learned is that everyone is given the same opportunities to become or be something great. So it’s all about what you do with your opportunity when it’s your time.”

With Savvy’s outstanding talent and impeccable work ethic, he will undoubtedly rise to the top of the entertainment scene. His TikTok fans and the rest of the world should keep an eye out for the amazing young man as he breaks into the mainstream and becomes a household name.

Dream Vacations – Sonia Bhagwan: Creating Magical Memories, One Vacation at a Time

NY Weekly Staff on March 24, 2022

For many people, a vacation is a chance to unwind, make memories, and take a break from work schedules, school schedules, extra-curricular activities and all the other things that people have going on. As such, having a fun and memorable vacation cannot be left to chance! The goal for most families is always the same – to secure the best destination, for the best price and while creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is what Dream Vacations – Sonia Bhagwan offers: a hassle-free experience tailored to your wants and needs.

Dream Vacations (by Sonia Bhagwan) is a travel agency helping clients create magical moments by curating custom travel plans designed to handle every detail.

“Whether you’re planning a relaxing escape, a girlfriend getaway, a man-cation, a romantic honeymoon, or a family reunion, your experience will be completely hassle-free and tailored to your wants and needs,” the agency’s website says.

Some of the company’s offers include tours to exotic locations, cruises, and luxury resorts in picturesque locations like Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, to name a few. This full-service agency works with clients on flights, car rentals, hotel bookings, resort reservations, and unique destination-based experiences, guaranteeing a truly immersive and seamless getaway experience!

At the company’s helm is Sonia Bhagwan, a verified agent of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). As a dedicated travel agent who prides herself on having first-hand experience in popular vacation destinations such as Hawaii, Mexico, Western Europe, and Disney, Sonia provides exclusive services through her agency.

For example, after booking a client’s vacation, she continuously monitors pricing, and if a promotion comes out before they travel, she automatically applies that toward their reservation, usually saving them hundreds of dollars!

“I am passionate about getting to know my client’s vision for their ‘dream vacation’ and finding all the necessary components to creating that vision, often at a discounted price compared to them piecing it together themselves,” she says.

As part of its promise to help clients achieve their “dream vacations,” the vacation agency is affiliated with World Travel Holdings, the largest vacation retailer in the United States. As a result of this powerhouse association, Dream Vacations guarantees juicy insider savings and special fares on all cruises, land and resort vacations. This industry connection also comes with exclusive value-added benefits and freebies for clients, such as spa services, vacation credits, and complimentary travel perks to make vacationing even more fun. Furthermore, the agency offers Travel protection plans to provide their clients with coverage for many of the unprecedented things that might happen during the trip

At Dream Vacations-Sonia Bhagwan, clients can expect a personalized level of service that is not only award-winning but is also renowned industry-wide.

“You save your vacation days and hard-earned money – all to experience something magical. Let us introduce you to a world of unforgettable experiences, a world of Dream Vacations. We not only love what we do, but we’re also great at it. As a result, you will feel confident and cared for from the moment your vacation planning begins until you have arrived home safely,” the company stated.

To learn more or to start planning your vacation with Sonia’s team, contact her directly at: Email: Phone: 503-403-6186
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dreamingofsun
Website: www.dreamingofsun.com

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