On this episode, we welcome Sheryl Ann Syby, Assistant Vice President of Women's and Children's Services at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Sheryl has over 35 years of nursing experience, specializing in women's and children's health including pediatric care, OB Clinic, Family Centered Care, and Neonatal intensive Care unit. This is one of the topics that is near and dear to our hearts at Seelaus. Sheryl's career journey has given her a front lines of the myriad issues that women and babies face and how the medical community is evolving to address their most critical needs including a Centering program for women that empowers women to advocate for themselves.

About Sheryl Syby

Sheryl has over 35 years of nursing experience, specializing in women’s and children’s health. Prior to joining CBMC in 2024, she worked at Holy Name Medical Center as Director of Women’s and Children’s Services. More recently, Sheryl worked as the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Hudson Regional Hospital. There she obtained operational experience broadened by her work in various clinical areas, including emergency medicine, perioperative services, case management, emergency management, security, and hospital education. Sheryl has a bachelor’s degree from Farleigh Dickinson University and her master’s degree in Leadership/Administration from Aspen University.

About Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) is a fully accredited acute care hospital and offers a comprehensive array of services including advanced cancer care, sophisticated neurology and neurosurgery services including a neuro-interventional lab and cardiac care featuring three cardiac catheterization labs.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

Podcast Show Summary

On this episode we welcomed the fabulous Genevieve Bellaire, Founder and CEO of Realworld, a tech startup designed to assist Gen-Z in transitioning to adulthood. Realworld offers guidance on various life topics often overlooked in school, such as finances, healthcare, and taxes.

Genevieve says that when she started Realworld, she wasn’t trying to build a startup, she was trying to solve a personal problem: Why is life as an adult so overwhelming? She shares anecdotes about the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way, underscoring the importance of adaptability in the rapidly changing tech landscape and how she and her team are leveraging AI and the multitude of ways that it can be incorporated into the tool. Hear about the evolution of Realworld from its inception as a comprehensive educational platform to its current state as an innovative AI-driven app.

Annie delves into Genevieve’s vision for the future, exploring how Realworld plans to expand its offerings and further empower young adults to navigate the complexities of modern life with confidence and ease.

Tune in to hear about the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Genevieve and her team, as well as valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark. Whether you're a recent graduate, a young professional, or simply interested in innovative solutions for adulthood, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring!!

About Genevieve Bellaire

About Realword

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

On this episode, we welcome Judy Brucia and Meg Freer, Co-Founders of JM Move Managers and Moving Forward Warehouse. JM Move Managers was established after Judy and Meg assisted their own families in downsizing to more suitable homes as they aged. They recognized the stress that comes with moving and identified a significant need to support families in this untapped market.

Now, with a dedicated team of over 15 employees, JM Move Managers collaborates closely with families to help them make informed decisions, develop plans, and manage the entire moving process.

This venture marks a second chapter for both Judy and Meg, who previously spent over 20 years as stay-at-home moms raising their children. Their journey is a remarkable tale of recognizing a need and, through grassroots and organic growth, transforming it into a thriving business that offers valuable services and warehouse capabilities.

Tune in to discover how Judy and Meg turned their personal experiences into a successful business and how they continue to positively influence the lives of many... and they are just getting started.

About JM Move Managers

JM Move Managers was founded to assist families in downsizing as their needs change with age. They aim to alleviate the stress of moving by collaborating closely with families to make informed decisions, create a comprehensive plan, and manage the entire process. Their passion is to ensure smooth transitions to new homes while minimizing the chaos typically associated with moving.

About Moving Forward Warehouse

Moving Forward Warehouse (MFW) is a non-profit furniture and home goods thrift store. Our mission is to transform donated furniture into support for those in need, helping create homes with care and comfort. MFW values sustainability and believes community involvement is the key to providing hope.

About JM Move Managers

JM Move Managers was founded to assist families in downsizing as their needs change with age. They aim to alleviate the stress of moving by collaborating closely with families to make informed decisions, create a comprehensive plan, and manage the entire process. Their passion is to ensure smooth transitions to new homes while minimizing the chaos typically associated with moving.

About Moving Forward Warehouse

Moving Forward Warehouse (MFW) is a non-profit furniture and home goods thrift store. Our mission is to transform donated furniture into support for those in need, helping create homes with care and comfort. MFW values sustainability

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com