1 JUL 2024 · From owning acclaimed eateries to forging unexpected alliances in a federal detention center, Frankie “Spice” Morelli has made his mark as a culinary maestro who respects the power of authentic Italian food. Now, in his publishing debut, Morelli creates and compiles delicious recipes, healthful nutrition and decades of experience into MOBB Cookbook & Diet: Savor and Slim the Italian Way (MOBB Publishing; ISBN: 9798989079612; Hardcover). It’s a pizza box-sized, full-color coffee table cookbook blending 70-plus recipes, along with nearly 200 original full-color photos and tantalizing mob lore with a vital ingredient: a priority on health. Teaming up with Dr. Sandra “Diet Duchess” Frank, Ed.D., RDN, FAND, who nutritionally vetted the recipes in the book, Morelli guarantees that every dish in this book can be enjoyed as part of a well-balanced, nourishing diet. Whether cooking on-camera, providing b-roll footage for the perfect virtual demo, or just chatting with the host, producer or editor, Frankie can share his five secrets for making the BEST spaghetti and meatballs … this side of The Clink: Undercook your pasta because even when you take it out of boiling water it is still cooking! To prepare the sauce, sauté fresh garlic in oil, deglaze with white wine … and mix in salt and black pepper. To make the sauce, use only San Marzano tomatoes—they are imported from Italy and are naturally sweet without an acidic taste. With a stick or a home blender, puree the tomatoes and combine with the sautéed garlic mixture. Do not add sugar! Simmer it all on “low” for 4 hours. Make the meatballs as big as a softball … the smaller you make the balls, the harder they become when you cook ‘em. Use 80/20 ground beef/ground pork, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, cream, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Says Frankie, “The better the meatball, the more protection I had in The Joint!” Put the balls into the oven for 30 minutes at 325 degrees … take ‘em out, flip them and cook for the same amount of time … and that’s it. Simplicity is the essence of Italian cooking! MOBB Cookbook & Diet includes an array of recipes, like Don Pasquale’s Shrimp Scampi, Lucky Luciano’s Luscious Lady Fingers and even Lou “The Hebrew Hammer’s” favorite Matzo Ball Soup. It’s filled with “fun” facts about notorious and alleged mobsters, including “Tommy Guns,” Jimmy “The Beast,” Jeremy “The Jett” and other members of the author’s diverse circle of acquaintances from the Sicilian mob, Italian Cosa Nostra and the wide multicultural world of gangsters. Web: www.ourmobb.com About the Author Frankie "Spice" Morelli is a resilient culinary maestro and entrepreneur with an innate understanding of delicious and nourishing, authentic yet innovative Italian food. He owned and operated the award-winning Morelli’s Ristorante Italiano in Florence, Colorado, and founded Nona Morelli Pasta, an international pasta and sauce company that supplied prominent retail chains, engaged in private-label partnerships with respected brands like Kraft Foods’ Budget Gourmet, and pioneered the introduction of microwave pasta. After divesting the restaurant in 1990 and selling the company in 1992, he applied his business savvy to taking companies public through reverse mergers. For more information, please visit www.ourmobb.com. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

27 JUN 2024 · Nicole Witt is the Executive Director of The Adoption Consultancy, TODAY Contributor, and host of ‘Adopting! The Podcast,’on celebrating the LGBTQ+ adoption and pride month. Nicole has been featured in outlets such as Newsweek, People Magazine, Refinery 29, Fast Company and Yahoo. In June, we celebrate Pride Month, a time to honor and acknowledge the diverse spectrum of identities within the LGBTQ+ community. Each year, we emphasize the theme of family pride, highlighting LGBTQ+ parents and their adopted children. For many couples and individuals, the path to parenthood through adoption is filled with unique challenges. However, this journey is greatly enriched by the discovery of a supportive community. This community not only provides emotional support but also offers practical guidance, making the adoption process more accessible and less daunting. Nicole Witt, a seasoned adoption expert who has guided over 1,000 families through their adoption journeys, offers invaluable assistance to aspiring LGBTQ parents navigating the complex path to creating loving homes. Web: https://theadoptionconsultancy.com ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

24 JUN 2024 · Legacy Bundles is a one-for-one baby clothing swap where parents can trade 30 outgrown, unwanted, clean kids clothes for "new-to-you" items that fit, all for one low price of $39. We have 10 clothing item selections ranging from t-shirts to skirts, in sizes Newborn to 5T. Clothing swaps are on the rise, especially for parents with growing kids. Clothing is one of the most expensive things you can buy for your children and the items you buy don’t last long as those little ones are constantly outgrowing their clothes. With Legacy Bundles, parents can get 30 items for only $39 without leaving their house. Shannon and Anthony Taylor, and Deb and Jared Manns, started Legacy Bundles as two families with seven kids who knew there had to be an easier, more cost-effective way to keep kids in nice clothes that fit. Their goal was to help parents keep up with clothes that fit their kids and their budgets while saving time and storage space. There is so much to go around, too. There are 92 million tons of global textile waste every year, with clothing making up over 7% of the total waste. Only 1% of clothes are recycled into new garments. Through companies like Legacy Bundles, parents finally have options. Web: https://bundleswap.com ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

17 JUN 2024 · As the CEO and Founder of The Das Media Group, Shinjini Das helps Technology Enterprises, SMB Platforms, and Tech Executives build content with motivation to convert followers to dollars. Her clients have achieved an average of 74% ROI on spend, 20% media engagement, and 30% bigger deal size, thanks to our content messaging goals of brand awareness, lead generation, and lead conversion. Shinjini also creates and sells digital products, such as her memoir "Unapologetically, Shinjini" and a 1-Hour Executive Brand Consultations, which has grown by 487% and 300% in units sold, respectively, year over year. Shinjini Das is a motivational speaker @SpeakerShinjini 650K+, LinkedIn Top Voice in brand strategy, media branding advisor with a passion for motivating go-getters to make the first move to go get their goals. She has been named as a Top 10 Motivational Speaker to Watch by Yahoo Finance, and Top 10 Most Disruptive Entrepreneur to Look Out For by CIO Views Magazine. Shinjini has spoken at various platforms, such as the U.S. Department of State, Forbes, and Red Hat, and have published multiple articles and books on topics such as motivation, branding, and technology. She holds a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering with Honors from Georgia Tech and served as the Undergraduate Commencement Speaker. Web: https://x.com/SpeakerShinjini ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

10 JUN 2024 · Exit Game OC opened its doors on September 25th, 2021 was created by long-time enthusiasts Christine Barger-Lutes & Jeremiah Lutes. It was obvious to anyone that knows the couple that the first escape room they would create would be in the horror genre as they both LOVE haunted houses and horror movies. They plan to design & build 3 escape games in the location on White Star in Anaheim. Jeremiah Lutes loves interactive and immersive storytelling, whether it's immersive theater, haunted houses, or escape rooms. He has a passion for all things horror and has been involved horror movie industry where he did the casting for Full Moon Features. He is excited to now be working with his wife to create immersive escape room experiences for everyone to enjoy. Christine Barger-Lutes favorite things to do at the escape room are art & social media. She has been a content creator personally on social media platforms for years. She is also an actor & ventriloquist. She has shared her passion through her blog/youtube channel The Haunt Girl over the past 9 years by covering hundreds of haunted attractions & escape rooms that she's been to. Christine loves the escape room community & is incredibly grateful to be a part of it as a player & owner. WEB: https://www.theexitgame.com ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

3 JUN 2024 · Hooters has launched a new line of frozen appetizers and snacks, including their popular boneless and bone-in chicken favorites. These products are now available in over 1,300 Publix Super Markets across the country. I had an exclusive interview with this CMO Bruce Skala to discuss how this concept came about and so much more! The new line features four different items, all packaged in bright Hooters orange, making them easily recognizable and appealing to fans of the brand. This move aims to bring the restaurant's signature flavors into customers' homes, expanding Hooters' reach beyond their physical locations. For more info visit www.Hooters.com. About Hooters of America, LLC Hooters of America, LLC, is the franchisor and operator of more than 410 Hooters restaurants in 38 states and 24 countries. Known for its world-famous Hooters Style chicken wings, the first Hooters opened its doors in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Expectations were so modest at the time that the simple fact the doors opened was deemed worthy of a toast. Since then, millions have been liberated from the ordinary at Hooters while enjoying great food, fun, and one-of-a-kind hospitality that can only be served up by the Hooters Girls. For more information about Hooters, visit www.hooters.com or follow us at twitter.com/hooters, facebook.com/hooters, instagram.com/hooters, or on Snapchat at “hooters.” ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

27 MAY 2024 · Dawn Myers solved a problem for black women that was long overdue. Managing their beautiful, yet challenging at times, hair. We start at the beginning with the Ritualist. She also shares, in vivid detail, how The Mint came about. Her invention has changed how women of color manage their hair forever! You don’t want to miss this! Web: https://richualist.com Follow: @dawndoesthemost @getritualist About Dawn Myers: Dawn lives to inspire entrepreneurs to walk in their purpose and build out their visions. Dawn leverages her product development, fundraising, and brand building experience to help early-stage founders achieve liftoff. Named one of Washington, D.C.'s Tech Titans by the Washingtonian and one of Washington's top 21 founders to watch by The Washington Business Journal, Dawn has negotiated partnerships with and secured funding from the world's top manufacturers including Dow, Proctor and Gamble, Sephora, and Glossier for her patented technologies in the hair and personal care space. ​ Dawn is a startup eco-system architect, having launched and managed educational programming for entrepreneurs throughout the Washington metropolitan area. As former Director to Black Girl Ventures and Director at The Vinetta Project, a national 501(c)(3), Dawn has developed seminars, bootcamps, and accelerator programming for up and coming founders of color. ​ Having been featured in Washington Business Journal, Essence, Black Enterprise, In Style, Teen Vogue, and Refinery 29, Dawn teaches founders how to lay a sound foundation, build the relationships they need to thrive, and access capital using non-traditional strategies From the Founder: Back in the day, it was completely socially unacceptable for little Black girls to wear their natural hair in public. Years later as a young law student, I would finally cut off my processed, relaxed, damaged straightened hair and embrace my natural texture. It was life changing. I felt beautiful in my own skin for the first time in my life. I want to make it easy for all women of color to feel that same feeling, but styling highly textured hair is complicated, time consuming, and deeply inconvenient for many consumers. In fact, many consumers in this niche spend upwards of 3 hours on styling each time they wash. We have engineered new tech for textured hair to make styling faster, easier, and more convenient. I want all women to be able to work out, travel, and manage our families and careers without having to sacrifice basic hygiene or confidence in our appearance. Meet The Mint by Richualist, a thermal infuser and styler that brings your wash day into the 21st century. Our all-in-one hair styling system detangles, conditions creams and gels, applies product, and styles with just one stroke. Get ready to save time and see healthy hair gains with The Mint. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

20 MAY 2024 · It’s National Garlic month and I’ve got quite the treat! Chris Kiser, Spice World CEO, stopped by to share how Spice World is celebrating 75 years in business. This company has been a staple in my family for generations. It was such an honor to get insight from inside the brand. There is a special road trip that is set to begin in a few weeks to set off this celebration. Find out about new products and so much more during this feature! Web: https://spiceworldinc.com About: At Spice World, we continue to innovate and expand our fresh line of convenient flavors with a simple goal: to elevate the way consumers eat by providing Flavor Without Boundaries. ™ It could be said that nobody does innovation better than Spice World. We’ve grown from our garlic roots into a category leader that is passionate about providing a variety of innovative products, from peeled, ready-to-use, and organic garlic to fresh shallots, ready-to-use and squeezable ginger, Seasoning Blends, and new Spice World Easy Onion – a minced and chopped onion in a squeezable bottle. With products that already prepared in convenient jars and easy-to-use squeezable bottles, we’ve helped reduce prep time so you can focus on flavor. Even a spoonful of one of our Spice World Seasoning Blends or minced garlic products will enhance your meals with bold tastes. Just like our founder, we love sharing these exciting flavors. That’s why, at Spice World, we source the finest fresh produce by following the sun to ensure consistency in quality and availability. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

13 MAY 2024 · Paris’ journey of self-discovery began when she moved from her hometown of San Diego, California, to celebrity-centric Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. This was her lifelong dream turned into a reality, but she was soon met with the stark truths of being in entertainment. Judgment and high, unrealistic expectations riddled her path to success, and she realized that, to survive in LA, mindset is everything. At that point, Paris started taking mindset work and self-development seriously. The lightbulb of her soul lit up, and her confidence emerged after much time spent healing and overcoming limiting beliefs that held her down. Paris went on to act and dance in TV shows, music videos, and commercial productions. She soon took to social media and decided to share her journey of self-development and empowerment— what she learned—to help others along a similar path. Paris founded Full Bloom to remind others that having a clear sense of self is imperative when facing adversity, rejection, and negativity. The teachings, resources, and guides shared on Full Bloom are created to foster that process of clarity and healing. Whether you are absorbing Paris’ inspirational TikToks or finding comfort in our website, we hope Full Bloom inspires and motivates you to bloom into the best version of yourself. Web: https://www.fullbloominspo.com ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

6 MAY 2024 · Essential Candy® is a unique functional organic hard candy brand with a mission. Our journey began in 2018 when our founder, Tracy Ernst, had a vision during a quiet bike ride. She was inspired by a friend's battle with cancer and a desire to help ease the side effects of chemotherapy. From that moment of inspiration, Essential Candy was born. Our mission is rooted in giving back to those who are battling cancer. We lead with our hearts in everything we do. Our goal is to support individuals facing this challenging disease, including those in the midst of their battles, the survivors, and the dedicated caregivers who provide unwavering support. Essential Candy® makes all-natural healthy organic hard candy infused with essential oils and plant botanicals to support the body and provide well-being. Our better-for-you hard candies are organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, and have no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. We are committed to the highest quality standards using real ingredients, ensuring that our candies remain true to their original source. With every bag of Essential Candy you purchase, we donate a bag of our healthy hard candies to various cancer support groups and individuals going through chemotherapy treatments. We call this our 'Get One Give One' mission. Even if, for a single moment, our "little piece of joy" candies bring comfort and happiness, we consider it a victory against cancer. This is why we are 'Candy with a Purpose.' Web: https://essentialcandy.com ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.com?ref=ashsaidit ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7162766.9a783e ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®