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Alma Vicencio

Alma Styles is a dedicated fashion service focused on creating an inviting and supportive atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable and empowered in their daily lives. She is committed to reshaping wardrobes, to showcase her clients unique identities through a journey of personal style discovery and enhancement. Let her take care of all things fashion so you can focus on what matters to you most!

“Alma Styles- Eliminating stress, in getting dressed!”

Rachel Motti

Hi! I’m Rachel Motti, born and raised in New York. As a Business Consultant at TriNet, I help new and established businesses in the Tri-state area leverage the benefits of Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services. I have a thorough understanding of TriNet’s value proposition and how to quantify it for clients, allowing employees across the nation to have access to benefits that they normally wouldn’t. With my diverse background, I bring a unique perspective and skill set to the team. I offer an all-in-one solution for payroll, health benefits, workers compensation and risk mitigation.

Link: www.trinet.com

Brian McAvoy

At McAvoy Business Solutions are both accountants and fellow business owners. We use our financial background to help business owners have growing and more profitable businesses. We can evaluate a business’ finances and operations to identify the underlying barriers keeping a business from its highest potential in profit and cash flow. And, more importantly, we know how to fix it! Combining our financial knowledge and experience as business owners, we feel that we are particularly effective at helping business owners unlock the full potential of their business!

My Websites:
https://www.mcavoybusinesssolutions.com/
https://mcavoycpa.com/

Inez Justine Aznar

I offer a variety of solutions that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

In addition to a Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser, I am also licensed as an Agent with New York Life Insurance Company and a Registered Representative of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency. Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC are New York Life Companies.

Kevin Hicks

I grew up in a small town in the middle of Washington State, moved to Seattle for college, raised a family and lived there most of my life before moving to Manhattan in 2006 … and I have enjoyed every New York Minute!! Even though I’ve lived here over 17 years now (doesn’t that make me a “local”?) I still see our city every day through the eyes of a tourist. I look forward to bringing these stories and more to the pages of Manhattan City Lifestyle Magazine.

Shabir Ahmad

Maximize your potential by offloading administrative burdens. Our Virtual Assistant service empowers you to prioritize clients and deals, while we handle the rest. Elevate your productivity today at an affordable price.

Twitter – Youtube – TikTok

Richard Wingert

A NYC resident for over 8 years, Richard presently lives in Brooklyn and loves sharing his experiences with others. With a 11 year background in acting, six years in producing, and both an engineer’s and entrepreneurial mindset, he brings great discipline, creativity, time management, and attention to detail to his acting/real estate practice. Richard is passionate about real estate and most importantly, about helping others. He is very mindful of people’s time, wants and needs, and conducts business with an honest, respectful approach. Active listening, strong multitasking and an amazing work ethic also ensure that every client walks away completely satisfied. Originally from Boston, Richard attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he studied Biomedical Engineering. In his personal time he enjoys reading, running in Central Park, acting on stage, producing films, and going to baseball games at Yankee Stadium.

Website: https://realwingert.com
Socials:
TikTok

Devon Cohen

As a licensed Agent of New York Life, I offer a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Socials:
Twitter

Alexandra Trujillo Tamayo

Alexandra Trujillo Tamayo is a Graphic Designer and Project Manager at Pelichet Production LLC. With a Master’s in Communication and Visuality and as award-winning artist, Alexandra’s innovative works span artistic and social projects across South America, Europe, and the U.S. She has worked as an entrepreneur fostering inclusivity through artistic projects with underrepresented communities, contributing to a diverse artistic and social landscape.

Fernando (Nanding) Mendez

Fernando ‘Nanding’ Mendez, an accomplished art director, made his mark in the United States when he founded Special Edition Press, Inc. in 1992 New York City. This venture marked the birth of Special Edition Magazine, which covered political, social, and economic issues crucial to Filipino Americans. Inspired by the magazine’s successful seven-year run, Nanding Mendez expanded into commercial printing, advertising, public relations, property acquisition, and large- scale staged events in New York and Atlantic City. He is regularly cited in the Fil-Am Who’s Who in the USA.

Nanding’s entrepreneurial feats in the U.S. can be traced back to his achievements in commercial art. He won numerous competitions in illustration, painting, graphic design, and print advertising in Manila, earning recognition as the youngest art director at Philippine Advertising Counselors in 1976.

In 1996, Nanding founded the US-Philippines Trade and Cultural Show in New York. The event foreshadowed Fiesta In America which to date has evolved into the largest annual indoor Filipino event on Expo and Cultural Show the U.S. East Coast. The summer extravaganza is a fusion of Philippine music and dance, local products, tourist attractions, real estate and other investment opportunities, native cuisine, and services catering to immigrants. Since its inception 26 years ago, not-for-profit Fiesta In America has drawn over 250,000 attendees, and gained the support of numerous brands from the Philippines, the U.S., and other nations.

Fiesta In America is held annually in Court A of American Dream, the second-largest mall in the USA, situated in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Over 12,000 Filipino Americans are joined at the festival by more than 60,000 consumers from diverse cultures who flock to the mall’s attractions. Alongside his beloved Laura Garcia, Nanding collaborates with the Fiesta In America team and colleagues to organize the People’s Ball, held every August at the Marriott Newark International Airport Hotel. The gala draws in approximately 400 luminaries in the Fil-Am community.

Alert to Fil-Ams’ nostalgia, introduced “Pasko In America” in December 2023 at American Dream, envisioning a yearly Yuletide complement to Fiesta In America.

For more details, please visit www.fiestainamerica.com.

Torris Pelichet

Founded by Torris Pelichet, Pelichet Production stands at the intersection of creativity and strategy, harnessing the power of storytelling to elevate brands to new heights.

Born and bred in the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan, Torris Pelichet’s journey to the heart of New York City was fueled by a passion for the arts. Initially drawn to the stage, Torris embarked on a professional acting career upon arriving in the Big Apple fifteen years ago. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle of auditions and rehearsals, a deeper love for storytelling began to take root.

Inspired by luminaries like Jean Luc Godard, Agnes Varda, and Stanley Kubrick, Torris recognized the boundless potential of the film industry. Thus, he took a bold leap, founding his first film company, “The Company,” and unveiling his directorial debut with the mesmerizing short film “Experiment” in 2014.

Torris’s cinematic journey continued to unfold, punctuated by captivating projects such as “Homo-Bobiea,” “Roo’s Nest,” “Shifts” (though incomplete), and “Bast.” With each endeavor, his passion for narrative craftsmanship and visual storytelling deepened, paving the way for a transformative evolution.

In 2015, Torris ventured Down Under, spearheading the ambitious project “Roo’s Nest” in Australia. It was during this time that Pelichet Production was born, marking the dawn of a new era. Despite facing initial hurdles and a brief dalliance with a short-lived business partner, Torris’s vision remained unwavering.

By the close of 2019, Pelichet Production had emerged as a beacon of creativity and innovation, securing its first client, MJM Associate Construction. With a blend of artistic flair and strategic acumen, the team crafted bespoke solutions, from captivating logos to immersive video portfolios, propelling Pelichet Production into the forefront of brand design.

As the world navigated the tumultuous waves of the pandemic, Pelichet Production pivoted with agility, focusing its efforts on strategic brand consultancy. Today, the company stands as a testament to Torris’s unwavering commitment to excellence, offering unparalleled expertise in brand strategy design to clients in New York and beyond.

Driven by a shared passion for creativity and innovation, Pelichet Production continues to illuminate the path forward, one brand story at a time.

Ryan Morales Green

Drawing upon over a decade of experience as a performer in the professional musical theatre industry, I’ve built the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab. The Lab seeks to change the face of the great American tradition of musical theatre by developing and producing works of Latiné written musical theatre, and championing the writers in our community.

Eric Rodriguez

Eric Rodriguez runs an operations and go-to-market consulting firm focused on helping startups grow revenue and set the foundation for scalability. He has 15+ years of experience building go-to-market engines, sales orgs and operations teams at high growth start-ups like Facebook, Dropbox, and Unstoppable Domains. You can learn more about his services here.