Author: Eileen Shapiro

Gloria Cressler has long been recognized for her remarkable ability to capture moments that transcend the frame—images that tell stories of humanity, culture, and connection. Known for her work at high-profile events, cultural gatherings, and humanitarian functions, her advocacy reflects both artistic excellence and deep emotional awareness. Recently, Gloria Cressler reached a significant milestone in her professional and humanitarian journey with her appointment as a UN Goodwill Ambassador. In addition, she now serves as Vice Chairman of the World Harmony Foundation, an organization known for supporting global initiatives and honoring speakers and cultural leaders, as well as Chairman of the…

Gloria Cressler is a true international connector—an accomplished journalist, curator, and global tastemaker whose career bridges art, fashion, luxury, business, and diplomacy with rare sophistication. With decades of experience working across continents, Gloria has built an extraordinary professional legacy rooted in vision, relationships, and cultural fluency. As an International Journalist with Black Tie International Magazine, she brings a refined global perspective to storytelling, spotlighting excellence in creativity, innovation, and leadership. Her work reflects not only access to elite circles, but a deep understanding of how culture, commerce, and influence intersect on the world stage. Long before “global branding” became a buzzword,…

In a world where interviews have become bite-sized, algorithm-driven snippets, Mickey Burns and his long-running television show Profiles stand as one of the last remaining sanctuaries for real conversation. At a time when celebrity culture often feels disposable, curated, and filtered beyond recognition, Mickey offers something that has nearly disappeared from the modern media ecosystem: authenticity. What makes Profiles so important is not simply its longevity—though the show’s decades-long run is a rare achievement in itself—but the humanity at the heart of every episode. Mickey Burns speaks to his guests the way the public wishes they could: with curiosity, intelligence,…

Nicole Rodrigues, founder and CEO of the NRPR Group is an award-winning, trenchant powerhouse globally recognized and admired as a public relations guru and strategic media marketing pro. Headquartered in Beverly Hills with offices across the US, Nicole and her team have executed and developed marketing campaigns and strategies for huge game changers such as MobiTV, the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders, Heal, Nobul, Sugar Shane Mosley, Ross Smith and Gangster Granny, Los Angeles Comic Con and more. As a public relations and narrative architect she has stormed the ramparts of success by meaningfully disrupting the traditional PR industry and…

I’m sure every person in Los Angeles has visited a convenience store at least once for a drink, a lottery ticket, a pack of gum, or an array of other essential items that make our days complete. Given our familiarity with convenience stores, we take for granted the convenience these stores actually provide. Bassem Nowyhed, on the other hand, knows more about the convenience store (“c-store”) business than most people know about their own lives. As a “master connector” and long-time owner of multiple c-stores, Bassem’s management experience in the food and beverage industry is rooted in his childhood, when…

John Gitano is a master guitarist and song writer. Brainchild of THE AMERICAN RELICS, Gitano has been a musician a good part of his life. With music you can express things that go beyond what you say with words. That is John Gitano‘s forte. A very great gift in life is to know exactly where you belong, and John belongs in the music business. John Gitano and I exchanged questions and answers regarding his music background, and his career currently. Do you derive your inspiration for your songs through life experiences or fantasies? Some by life experiences and as in…

One of the most authentic branding visionaries of modern time, Sandy Grigsby, has been working with celebrities, politicians, best-selling authors and industry giants for over 15 years launching their personal brands. As an actress and model, she draws from her own experience and is able to help her clients gain confidence, as well as visual sensibility. I personally learned a lot from her during the short conversation. Like a supernova, a powerful luminous stellar explosion, she emits the same energy into a single instance that the sun will generate in over 1 million years. She gets to know her clients…

Regan McGee, founder and CEO of the award-winning platform Nobul Technologies, has created a revolutionary consumer-centric real estate technology company that connects home buyers and sellers to the proper real estate agents who best fit their needs. The American Business Awards has recently honored Nobul for its Open Digital Real Estate Marketplace. The company also recently announced that it is now available throughout the state of Texas, which has become part of a national U.S. rollout strategy for the company. Texas has become the second most populous state in the country for relocation with more than 500,000 people moving to…

Isibella Karnstein is taking over the world of entertainment with her online magazine TheChateau.org which is the first ever online magazine dedicated to catgirls and the kittenplay lifestyle, and her increasing popular podcast, “The Hourglass with Isibella” available worldwide on Spotify. “The Hourglass with Isibella” encompasses mysteries, esoteric, occult, history, the paranormal and more.  “The Hourglass with Isibella” is a freeform podcast with 60 plus episodes on a variety of interesting topics. What drives you? I am driven by the goal to constantly try to improve myself and others around me through experience, education and growth! I am also driven…

Dazzled by her gaze, her on stage presence, and her talent,  April Rose Gabrielli delivered an exceptional performance to a sold out crowd at the iconic Cafe Wha in the heart of Greenwich Village in NYC. Showcasing songs from her newly released EP entitled “Unreasonable Woman” including “Do You?” her highly acclaimed debut single that reached number 24 on the Billboard A/C chart, April Rose Gabrielli rocked the house. Leading the frenzy was artist KULICK known for his EP “Hydroplane” released by RCA records. KULICK is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, record producer and audio engineer. Leaping onto tables and jumping into…