Billy D Graziadei IV, also known as Billy Bio, is the founder of the rock band Biohazard. He has teamed up with Angela and Edward Davis, both teachers who started a new company called Cru Sox. Its mission is to give back to the needy. I interviewed all three which you can watch in the video at the bottom of this post. Billy D Graziadei IV Billy was born in Boston and … [Read more...]
Support Small Businesses to Keep Them From Closing Forever
The pandemic packed a wallop on the U.S. and world economies but has been particularly hard on local establishments. That’s why it’s important to support small businesses whenever we can. Big companies like Starbucks, Amazon, and other corporations will survive while small businesses are closing every day. It’s so sad to hear about a favorite restaurant, Mom & Pop store, … [Read more...]
3 Creative Projects Born Out of the Pandemic
The pandemic in the United States was epic and took a toll on many people's mental states. But it also encouraged innovation. Here are 3 creative projects that helped others stay busy in lockdown and cope. 1. Meet Robin and Lonny Kocina I talked to Robin over Zoom. She designed a creative project for a company called Post and Paint. People can send in a favorite photo … [Read more...]
Why You Should Buy Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
Who doesn't love glamorous clothes? But while you're stocking your closet with chic knee-high boots and timelessly classic leather jackets, have you ever thought about how those items were made? It is no secret that clothing manufacturing has done damage to the environment – even though it's a highly profitable business. Currently valued at a humungous 2 trillion dollars, … [Read more...]
Hot Sauce for a Cause: Fuego Box Helps Fight Prostate Cancer
Do you know someone who's wild about hot sauce and always has a collection of bottles by their plate? Fuego Box sent me a My Chili Cause Crate of hand-crafted sauces and spices to try for myself. You can purchase one for yourself or as a gift for your favorite hot sauce lover and $5 of the proceeds will go to help fight prostate cancer. The company's focus is to find … [Read more...]
