Category: Spotlight Content

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Nancy DeBiasi, Farrell Fritz

February 27, 2024

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Finding work-life balance is essential and difficult, but possible. With two small children things arise, and having a flexible work-from-home when needed schedule helps. Having designated days in the office and carving out time to work from home has been critical

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Fiona Kika, Mark Design Studios

February 27, 2024

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? I like to clear my mind by surrounding myself with nature, meditating, and painting, because I think a clear mind is the best way to lead an intentional life. Applying myself creatively and mindfully enables

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Dan Penaro, BEB Capital

February 27, 2024

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I am an active alumnus of Chaminade High School participating in their Long Island Businessmen Association and Real Estate Association. On the weekends, I enjoy spending time outdoors

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jessica Stanton, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

February 27, 2024

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Before balancing career and motherhood, I always envisioned that I would need finite boundaries on my time. While having boundaries is important, accepting that it’s not always easy or possible to wholly separate

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Eve Passman, Rockabill Consulting

February 27, 2024

Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? My sister Melissa has always pushed me to succeed. Not only did she provide an incredible example with both her success and generous character

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Cristina Rodríguez-Vázquez, FXCollaborative

February 27, 2024

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? At FXCollaborative we have the flexibility of working a hybrid schedule, which has helped me immensely. I’ve found that while working from home I’m kinder to myself.

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Lauren Genest, Brand Groupies

February 27, 2024

Outside of your career, where else do you seek continuous learning and personal growth? I listen to podcasts nonstop to sharpen my skills to stay on the cutting edge of PR and Podcast trends. We work with a business coach and seek mentorship

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Vanessa Serrano, Vista Skywall Systems

February 27, 2024

Outside of your career, where else do you seek continuous learning and personal growth? I went back to college to pursue a Civil Engineering degree, and every class is a new opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills.

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Brett Shannon, CBRE

February 27, 2024

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? We are fortunate to represent high-profile projects for exceptional clients. Accordingly, our line of work is a lifestyle. I am blessed with an incredible wife, Julia, who provides the stability to pursue this career.