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I am a minister, educator, speaker and Philanthropic leader. I speak on "How to Overcome Self-Beliefs to Live a VIP (Victory, Influence, and Power) Life" Through coaching, I empower women who are stuck and frustrated to reinvent themselves and eliminate these self-limiting beliefs through a a five-step process and step into a life of purpose and a life they love.

In so many ways, Kelly Schumacher here to help life go right. She is a member of a fully-licensed team that is ready to help you insure everything for your business and personal needs. Kelly assists with insurance ranging from a large fleet of commercial vehicles to your small home-based business. Kelly’s 18-years’ experience can help with Life Insurance, Disability, Homeowners, Auto Financing and Insurance.

Zehava Schechter, Esq. specializes in Estate Planning and Administration, Real Estate Law, and Business Law. She prepares Advanced directives (Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and Last Will and Testament) which give you and your family peace of mind. She also represents her clients in the sale, purchase, or lease of residential and commercial properties. Zehava understands the needs of small business and will help you protect your business and personal assets while building your company.

David Gussin is the co-founder of 516ads.com/631ads.com. As its name suggests, the subscription-based directory covers the Long Island area, cleverly incorporating its two area codes in the title. The goal of the resource is to “ignite business and goodness.” Gussin, the consummate connector is singlehandedly responsible for connecting thousands of Long Islanders at his sponsor-driven networking events.

For his efforts both in business and community, Mr. Gussin has been the subject of numerous media spotlights and the recipient of many awards.

Bernard Macias has been managing advertising accounts for over twenty years. He has led campaign work for big brands like AT&T, H&R Block, UPS, Puerto Rico Tourism and worked at big ad agencies like Wunderman, Young & Rubican, McCann-Erikson. His audience expertise is General Market, Multicultural, U.S. Hispanic/Latino and Latin America. Most recently, he was the Account Director at d'exposito & Partners, managing AARP's Multicultural Markets and Engagement account, for National Hispanic/Latino campaign initiatives. His work and interest on AARP's advocacy, volunteerism and hyper-local grass roots community work, led him to his new recent post as AARP's Associate State Director for Long Island, serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.