We got some more first hand experiences from Matt, and learned more about where to turn when diagnosed with diabetes.
He also shared with us some great tips on how to be supportive of someone you care about who is diabetic, and how to get involved.
You were diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, what are some good ways to support kids who are facing this diagnosis.
When I was diagnosed my family changed some of their dietary habits ...
When and with what purpose was the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation established?
Colonial Williamsburg was established in 1926 and opened its first public site in 1932 to restore and educationally interpret the City of Williamsburg during the Revolutionary era of the late 18th century, when it was the capitol of Britain’s largest, most populous and prosperous colony, a political flashpoint for the revolution, and later capitol of t...
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After hearing what Elizabeth Goodwin and Sheila have to say about the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation and the speaker series the foundation is putting on, we wanted to learn more. Elizabeth Goodwin, the executive director of the foundation was happy to answer some questions for us.
What exactly is the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation?
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After giving Quincy some great Valentine’s Day tips, Maria DeGalleford helped us understand why it is so helpful to hire a wedding planner by answering few, more in-depth questions for us.
You mentioned we are currently in “Prime Consult” season. How far in advance would you advise someone to begin planning a big event?
The ideal timeframe for securing everything is 12-18 months prior to the big day.
The Hampton roads area is a desti...
We had a quick chat with the members of Starcoast and premiered their latest song, Believe In Love. Now, we get a bit more personal.
How did you first know that you, as a band, were a good fit?
Sometimes when things jell you don’t think too much on it. We kind of just have the same outlook for life. We all just felt like brothers since the first time we kicked back, so it’s more of a family first, band second kind of thing.
We ne...
n 2020, Erin Powell became a COVID bride. With the ups and downs of planning a wedding, postponing, eloping, and postponing yet again, she knows first-hand that love really is all you need.
Like the many holidays that have come and gone in the last year, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different this year. But if this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s how important it is to show the people you love how much you care.
Si...
It was great to have Loreina on the show to share the story of her battle with cervical cancer. We were able to get just a few more moments with her to learn about her journey to parenthood:
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Based off of your own experience, how important is early detection?
So, very important! If I didn’t go in for my yearly pap, and catch it early, I would have probably needed chemo or radiation. A simpl...
After speaking with Dr. Finley-Croswhite, professor of History at ODU, we asked her a few more questions regarding her studies about the Holocaust. She shared why she works so hard to promote remembrance of the holocaust as well as some heartbreaking accounts of holocaust victims who were children.
What is the significance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day?
International Holocaust Remembrance Day was created in 2005 by the U...
They say Tik Tok is only for young and immature people.
But the dancing moves from a local public school employee says otherwise…especially when someone like Janet Jackson shares one of her videos and made it go viral.
How did Tik Tok Tammy Ortery use happiness and love to become so hugely popular that even Steve Harvey stood up and took notice?
Listen to her story on this episode of the Living 757 podcast
It is always so much fun w...
We had so much fun chatting with Kristina, we had to know more. Luckily, she had some extra moments to spend with us answering a few more questions.
What do you do professionally?
I’m a makeup artist, dancer / fitness instructor
What makes you different from your competition?
I’m Cuban and Ukrainian and I like to mix different music genres into my fitness routine (Latin music, belly dancing, hiphop, EDM etc.)
Where are you located?
I li...
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Bree New Moon, a new independent artist from the 757 is a true 100 percent and hung out with the Living 757 hosts recently.
Listen to how she has celebrated such massive success in such a short amount of time, and listen to her first debut single, "Young &Reckless" which was met with amazing national media reviews.
Bree New Moon plays 4 instruments, writes, si...
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In these crazy days, organizations like Lasagna Love can make a huge difference for everyone involved.
The families in need get a wonderful warm meal and the volunteers get the opportunity to reach out and actually meet the people they are helping.
We spoke with Sarah and learned more about what getting involved meant to her.
What exactly is Lasagna Love and what do you do?
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After watching Rob work with his clients, and seeing how passionate he is about helping people get fit, we just had to know more. Luckily, he was able to share more about Never Stumble Consulting with us and answer a few questions.
How is Never Stumble Consulting different than other fitness training organizations?
NSC is unlike any other fitness company. We provide the...
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We’ve all become experts at staying home during the pandemic. Although travel is limited, Sanderling you can still get out and have some amazing experiences without stepping foot in an airport. This weeks, Road Trippin’ in the 757, takes us to Currituck county, just a stone’s throw away from Hampton Roads, to check out the sites.
The Sanderling Resort
We’ve all become ex...
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What does CLP Financial Group do?
We bring holistic planning to working class families. The high net worth – people with 10 million and more – have always had access to holistic planning with the attorney, the financial advisor, the stockbroker, the insurance agent, and the accountant collaborating on their behalf. But the working class have rarely gotten that. The workin...
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We spent some more time getting to know Gamal Williams:
What prompted you to become an author?
I never saw myself becoming an author.
My book, Fin: A Story of Love and Hope, started from a recurring dream.
I would have the dream like 4-5 nights a week for almost a month.
Finally, I woke up at like 2am and wrote out 12-15 pages of what would become the first chapter of the book...
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Everything you ever wanted to know about monetizing your social media. Lifestyle influencer/blogger Amber Miller talks to us about doing it the right way.
Want to watch the video version of this episode? Catch more great Living 757 stories here!
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In addition to owning Humanitas Counseling, Rachel Ann Dine, MA, LPC, LMHC is the podcast host for Norfolk Public Library’s mental health podcast, Living Freely, available on all major streaming platforms. We were able to dive in deeper with Rachel Ann Dine, and learn more about her passion for helping others with mental health issues.
What does Humanitas Counseling and Con...
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From their website:
NEW REALM WELCOMES YOU
Those who join us in the New Realm, will find cheers, their thirst quenched and their search for something refreshingly different fulfilled. So pull up a seat and reach for a glass. There are beers to drink and new brewing realms to explore.
THE LOCAL FARE
Grab a fork, bring your appetite and tuck in a napkin. Executiv...
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Whether it’s the perfect eyebrow, or where you should vote, you can find it here on Living 757! Have you heard about the amazing new toilet, yes toilet that Nasa has created to help the astronauts relieve themselves in space? You’ve gotta check it out!
It is National Hispanic Heritage month! Patricia and Quincy have a virtual “sit down” with Elizabeth Torres of the Hispani...