Podcast Launch Day!!!

I have been dreaming about this project for a long... long time! Much longer than I can admit right now... because I was scared. I was scared to put myself out there. Have you ever felt that there was something you really wanted to do? Something you really wanted to share and you just couldn't? You allowed the negative thoughts in your brain convince you it wasn't worth it? Well, I know I have but now I'm taking a leap of faith and I just know it's the right thing to do.

See- I believe that we all want to be successful. Our definitions of success may be different but at the core of it- we want to the be the best version of ourselves we can be. That's what this podcast is all about. I want to talk to successful people. Hear their successes, their struggles, their ability to overcome and tips they would share. Maybe we will all be inspired and learn something from them that will help us be more successful. We have some AMAZING people in New York State... and I want to bring their stories to life for you. 

My first interview is with 7th degree Taekwondo black belt Master Mechelle Smith. One of the most respected women in USA Taekwondo, Master Mechelle is inspiring, smart, tough... and kind. You should see her with her students at her studio in Schenectady, New York! She is the total package and I am honored to have her as my first interviewee. 

Master Mechelle Smith

Listen to her interview here:

You can also find her interview on Podbean right now or  iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play hopefully by Friday (I made a technical error with synching). While you're there please subscribe and leave me a great review! YOU will make this podcast a SUCCESS!

Paula Pierro/Glennpeter Jewelers Diamond Centre

I also want you to meet Paula from Glennpeter Jewelers who is organizing an amazing podcast launch party for me! See all those tiles behind us on the Wall of Love? Those are all the charities Glennpeter Jewelers has helped over the years. They are not only hosting my podcast party but allowing me to donate all the proceeds from silent auction items and drinks to the wonderful charity Maddie's Mark Foundation.  I am forever grateful for their charity and support. With the money we raise at this event we will be able to give seriously ill children their "Best Day Ever".

Please get your tickets NOW- space is limited and we are planning a spectacular event. I'm so excited! I plan to tell you so much more in the weeks to come! 

Damien Center Fundraiser

One of the greatest benefits of my job is to be able to participate in some wonderful fundraisers that benefit important causes. I got to do just that this past weekend- hosting the first ever Rock Your Style For AIDS Sake Fashion Show and Art Auction for the Damien Center. Event Planner Takara Wiles made sure that everyone was there to have a great time.

There was an amazing red carpet arrival.

Red Carpet Arrival

Everyone dressed to impress and was greeted with a glass of champagne to toast the night.

The fashions were amazing. Men's clothing provided by Jos. A Bank and women's clothing provided by Saratoga Trunk.  Can I just say I fell in love with Saratoga Trunk Natalie Sillery!

This woman shined not only as the stylist for all the women but she also commentated the whole fashion show! I hope to wear her fashions one day! WOW.

While this was a night of celebration it was underscored by tragedy. The Damien Center in Albany provides support and services to people living with HIV/AIDS. It suffered a major fire back in August. The building and all of its contents are a total loss. Since then they have been working out of a temporary location at the First Lutheran Church.

The money raised will help the center get back on its feet. There is a long way to go- but the hope is the money raised through the raffle items and the art auction will help speed the process along.

Click the interview below to learn more and find out how you can help.



If you are able to support this cause please click HERE or HERE for more information.

Follow me on Twitter and check out #DamienRockStyle for more pictures I took at the event.

Special thanks to DJ C-Dub for video and photography support.