The Debbie Nigro Show

Ever see something so fun and fabulous that you just  need to know more? That's exactly what happened when I spotted a bright red  Moke pulling up at a swanky beach club in Delray Beach, Florida. Part golf cart, part beach cruiser, and 100% head-turner .   Naturally, I did what any curious gal would do—I took a picture, went down a rabbit hole of info, and landed right at Moke America . Turns out,...

Looking for the perfect holiday drink? Meet Coquito, Puerto Rico's creamy, coconut-infused answer to eggnog—and the recipe comes straight from Nick Mautone, the mixology mastermind behind the $10 million Honey Deuce cocktail at the U.S. Open. When asked what makes the Coquito so special, Nick said, "You almost can't screw it up. It's rich, indulgent, and full of those sweet holiday spices that mak...

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen a dazzling display of synchronized drones creating art in mid-air? I stumbled upon this awe-inspiring technology while walking in my neighborhood park. What I thought was going to be an epic video of hovering drones ton my iPhone turned out to be a great shot… of my foot. But that didn't stop me from diving into the world of drone light shows, than...

Ever find yourself enchanted by the sparkle of a circus? Not just the outfits (which I've always admired)—but the incredible dedication behind the scenes? Well, today's podcast is a must-listen as I delve into the fascinating world of the Circus Ring of Fame in Sarasota, Florida, with my brilliant guest, Bill Powell. Funny story: this whole conversation started because I stumbled upon an old photo...

Ever dreamed of making passive income online while you sleep? Might be time to turn that dream into reality!  Recently on The Debbie Nigro Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Neil Twa, a leading expert in Amazon e-commerce and the brains behind countless online business success stories. With over 45,000+ people soaking up his wisdom, Neil knows exactly how to help entrepreneurs navigate the...

  Celebrating True Heroes: Brian Rathjen & Roberts and Ryan's Mission to Serve Veterans   In honor of Veterans Day, I turned the spotlight on someone who embodies selfless service: Brian Rathjen of Roberts and Ryan, America's first service-disabled veteran-owned broker-dealer. If there was a show about this Wall Street firm, it would be the opposite of the show "Billions"—highlighting generosity a...

Recently on The Debbie Nigro Show, we had a very special young guest: the fabulous Destiny Bella Kinsey, a talented 10-year-old from Yonkers, NY who is making a powerful impact with her anti-bullying video, "Rise and Stop Bullies". Destiny may be one of the youngest stars we've ever featured, but her story and vision are as impactful as they come!   Bullied herself in elementary school, Destiny to...

It's Election Day, and wow, are emotions running high! If you're anything like me, you've probably noticed that even the closest "birds of a feather" don't always see eye-to-eye when it comes to politics.  Today on The Debbie Nigro Show, I shared some thoughts on how to keep the peace with friends and family who might be voting differently. From tips on having respectful conversations to a reminde...

With its roots as one of the first singles bars in Manhattan, TGI Fridays was the place to be back in the day, known for training Tom Cruise for his bartending role in Cocktail and introducing the world to Happy Hour! Now TGI Fridays, the once-vibrant go to restaurant chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I did notice that a few of my local TGI Fridays had gone missing and knew something was...

Is your life cluttered with mountains of family photos, both digital and physical, that you've been meaning to organize but can't find the time or know where to start?   Meet Kimberly Melton, founder of Visual Story Media and a rising star in the world of photo organizing. Recently featured on The Debbie Nigro Show, Kimberly shared her passion for helping people bring order to their chaotic photo...

In 2022, Dr. Lauren Ramsey, a Texas-based breast surgical oncologist, lost a close friend and fellow surgeon to breast cancer. This tragic loss spurred her mission to protect women healthcare workers who face unique occupational risks. Recognizing that women orthopedic surgeons are nearly three times more likely to develop breast cancer than the general population, Dr. Ramsey innovated the BAT shi...

Hey there, it's Debbie Nigro! On a recent episode of The Debbie Nigro Show, I had fun chatting about something that's really taking off lately—'adult play' and reconnecting with the joy we felt as kids.  More and more adults are leaning into activities that bring them back to that pure, playful state. And guess what? Coloring books are one of those trends making another big comeback. But this time...

Entrepreneurs know things don't always go as planned. (Understatement) Setbacks are common for those who risk new ideas and ventures but how you deal with those setbacks is critical. There are 33 million or so small businesses in the U.S. and that includes a lot of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are out there driving innovation and creating jobs and economic growth across all kinds of industries. A...

I'm passionate about showing people how to connect better and how to create realtionships. Realtionships matter. In a recent episode of The Debbie Nigro Show, I welcomed Donald Weber, a renowned communications coach, to dive deep into the art of empathy and how it helps us create meaningful relationships both personally and professionally.  Donald Weber, who started off as a shy introvert, shared...

"Cancer can be financially toxic to patients". Read that powerful line in "The Roslyn News" story about SJJCC's Stronger Than Cancer 5K to benefit the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center which took place Sept 29th in Long Island, NY.    That why, against all odds, Judy Israel who's fighting stage 4 metastatic breast cancer found the strength to run again in that race this year. Judy who's going thro...

A billion people around the world have a mental health disorder. That's a true number and research says one in two people are going to have a mental health disorder at some point in their life.  Wendy Chaite is a psychotherapist who brings a world of wisdom and compassion to the table. In honor of World Mental Health Day I felt it was a good time to talk about mental wellness and loss and the impo...

You're probably wishing you had more gold right now because gold prices are going crazy. Should you buy gold now? Who's got the gold? With gold prices hitting historic highs, all eyes are on the companies driving this surge. Jared Lazerson is the CEO of North Bay Resources. He has 25 years in the resource game and a passion for mining. From his early days playing with core samples in Vancouver to...

We all know the power of social media is huge. We all know it, but it's something that continues to morph and it's hard to keep up. It affects us every single day in everything we do, so it's not a light topic.  It's reshaping relationships and sparking debates on cultural shifts. I invited an interesting guy to weigh in on this topic on my radio show. A spitfire celebrity, social media manager na...

When I first saw Ann Cutbill Lenane's real estate ad on the screen in the back of a NYC taxi - I thought it was genius! Turns out it was. Taxi TV! Wow. Talk about a captive audience! Ann Cutbill Lenane is the 'OG' of creative real estate marketing in NYC. She was the first real estate person to take advantage of movie theater ad screens. Ann created ads for her luxury NYC properties to entertain m...

My greatest joy is discovering somebody I wasn't aware of who's doing something uniquely meaningful. That brings me to Brian Page. He is a Modern Husband. What does that even mean? Brian Page spent his career improving lives through personal finance education and he has now founded a platform called 'Modern Husbands' to help couples navigate their home as a team.   He and his wife have been marrie...

It really made me smile to see Nick Mautone from the old Mt. Vernon, N.Y. neighborhood all over the news during the U.S. Open. Not for playing tennis. Nick invented that now infamous signature U.S. Open "Honey Deuce" cocktail that took the media by storm this year. At $23 a drink, it generated about 10M dollars at The U.S. Open this year alone!   Nick Mautone invented the drink back in 2007 when G...

Has Matty Schirle Really Created Self Esteem In a Bottle? If you read the reviews of Matty Schirles' SkinKick line of skincare you might think they actually have created self esteem in a bottle. And You Likely Be Intrigued by an accidental finding in in Amazon by a scientist who went there for another reason   People are amazed at how quickly these Skinkick products clear their skin problems. We'r...

LinkedIn®  is the only professional social media platform and the largest professional networking platform in the world.  They have over 1 billion members many of whom are decision makers. Most of their users are in North America, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. I love it!  I connect with so many interesting people there like Debbie Saviano who's a  Lin...

On August 17th, new rules rolled out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.   The changes are part of a $418 million settlement announced in March by the National Association of Realtors.   The changes end the 'informal' rules of a typical agent commission payout.   Now real estate agents across the country must sign upfront with prospective homebuyers wha...

Everybody Knows My Show Theme is "Risk It or Regret It!" Whatever IT is for YOU! So, I thought it would be fun to share how I risked getting my first paying radio job after college.   It's a memorable story of driving in a thunderstorm at 11 o'clock at night after working all day at another job, to a radio station in an old house in Briarcliff Manor, NY where Howard Stern had worked, to audition f...