We had the honor of speaking Angel Abrego Gris, a remarkable New Jerseyan. Angel, shares his journey from Mexico City to the New Jersey and the challenges he and his wife, Berenice, faced when their son, Emilio, was diagnosed with kidney disease in utero. When they...
The Making of a Local Girl Media Mogul Meet the impressive Jennifer Tripucka, Founder of The Local Girl Media Group and Editor and Chief of The Hoboken Girl and The Montclair Girl, two of New Jersey’s top lifestyle websites. In this Lost in Jersey podcast episode,...
LEGENDARY JAZZ CLUB OWNER TO GUIDING STUDENTS We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Kate Greenfield as she shared her fantastic stories, from co-owning a legendary jazz club in New York to earning her Master’s in counseling. Kate Greenfield’s jazz...
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT – We dive into the stressful process of college admissions and college applications. From finding the right fit for your child to navigating the ever-changing landscape of applying to college, could AI help in college selection? We cover...
In this episode, we talk about suffering, dealing with grief, loss, and the complexities of human emotions. We reflect on personal experiences with losing loved ones and the societal tendency to offer platitudes like “everything happens for a reason,”...
New Jersey Monthly critics named Spring House the best new restaurant in Tenafly, NJ. A beautifully restored historical house where world-class style and food meet New Jersey’s charm. We had the pleasure of learning Spring House’s origin story with the...
Empowering Youth: Andrew Lacey on TOP Soccer and Inclusive Education Initiatives
byRachel Martens and Janette Afsharian
Meet Andrew Lacey! We have a wonderful chat getting to know Andrew's background from being born in Australia to living in Brazil, Pennsylvania, Boston, New York, and finally Montclair, NJ. He shares his experience working as a teacher and then transitioning to working in finance while practicing philanthropy. Andrew discusses the importance of inclusivity in education and sports, highlighting TOP Soccer, a program that fosters relationships between children with disabilities and their peers. Andrew also shares his involvement in the Increasing Access to College Program at Montclair State University, aimed at providing opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. With humor and heartfelt stories, Andrew illustrates the power of community and the impact of giving back, making this episode one you don't want to miss.
