What’s Your Story in the New Normal?

Welcome to “What’s Your Story in the New Normal?”– a captivating series where we delve into the insights of diverse professionals navigating through the ever-evolving landscape of their industries. In these enlightening 30-minute interviews, we explore the triumphs, challenges, and inspiring journeys of accomplished individuals, offering a unique perspective on how they’ve adapted and thrived in the face of change. Join us on this insightful journey as we uncover the stories that define success in the new normal.

The series was put on pause due to our busy schedules, but we hope to resume the series in the near future.

My adventures at the SEIU International Delegates Convention in Philadelphia, PA. I was one of the delegates representing SEIU Local 1000 from California. It was an awesome event! Vice President Kamala Harris was one of our presenters. Additionally, we marched down the streets of Philly in the Union to All Rally. There were over 3800 union delegates from across the USA and Canada. The new President and Vice Presidents of SEIU International were sworn in and several resolutions were approved.
SEIU International Convention, 5/17/24 to 5/23/24
Episode #25Kip Meyerhoff started his career with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1964 and retired after 21 years of service in 1985. After LAPD, Kip owned and operated a security and private investigation agency in Los Angeles for about 10 years. Taking all the experiences and stories he gathered from his years in law enforcement and as a PI, he subsequently became an author.Kip currently has 3 books in publication. His first book, Cooking with Kip, describes how he grew up in hotels in New York with his "gangster" father. He learned about the restaurant business and became very successful in it.Kip's second book, Deadwood and Beyond, introduces the character, Rollo Michaels, a private investigator. Kip just published his second book in the Rollo Michaels series, The Big Vinnie Chronicles. He is currently working on the third book of this series.You can find Kip's book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other book stores. You can contact Kip at MeyerhoffKip@yahoo.com.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories specifically dealing with the COVID-19 challenges.This video is my 25th episode. I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com. Or if you have educational information, tips and tricks to help consumers, you can also contact me.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
What's Your Story in the New Normal? Retired LAPD Sergeant & PI Turned Sleuth Author, Kip Meyerhoff.
Episode #24Back in the early 1980s, Kevin Jordan left his home state, Queens, New York, and moved across the country to Los Angeles, California. He did not know anyone and was looking for a job when he was hired by the Los Angeles Police Department in 1982.While on the LAPD, he started performing at "open mics" at various comedy clubs and found his true passion in making people laugh. After only 5 years with the LAPD, he quit his job as a police officer and became a professional comedian traveling and performing all over the world. He has performed over 5000 shows in his 30 year career.In addition to stand up comedy, Kevin has also written a book, "When the Streetlights Came On." A story about growing up in Queens, New York. Moreover, he has written a screenplay titled "Sleigh Ride". Lastly, he just finished a comedy special which is on YouTube titled, "The World's Funniest Cop" and on www.drybarcomedy.com/KevinJ titled, "Cause I Said."To learn more about Kevin, check out his website, KevinJordan.com.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories specifically dealing with the COVID-19 challenges.This video is my 24th episode. I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com. Or if you have educational information, tips and tricks to help consumers, you can also contact me.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
What's Your Story in the New Normal? Former LAPD Officer Turned Comedian, Kevin Jordan.
Episode #23Kyle Toliver was one of the first group of female police officers that joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after it was ordered to hire females and minorities and to lower the height requirement to 5 foot. Kyle initially started as a civilian employee of the LAPD but was recruited to come onto the LAPD as a sworn officer. Kyle discusses the ups and downs she endured while on the LAPD but she was able to successfully retire from the LAPD after a long and exciting career working various assignments in the city of Los Angeles. She was one of the first officers that worked the Narcotic Under Cover Buy Program in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Years later, TV show, 21 Jump Street, was created to depict what the Narcotic Under Cover Buy Program was about. She retired as a Detective 2/ Sergeant 2 after 28 years of service as a sworn police office and 5 years as a civilian employee for a total of 33 years.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories specifically dealing with the COVID-19 challenges.This video is my 23rd episode. I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com. Or if you have a educational information, tips and tricks to help consumers, you can also contact me.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
What's Your Story in the New Normal? Meet One of the LAPD's First Female Minority Police Officer
Episode #22Jeffrey Cornejo, Jr., was born and raised in the city of Azusa. His family has been a landmark of Azusa for several generations. He is the current City Clerk for the city of Azusa. He tells us an interesting story of how he was chosen to write a book about the history of Azusa.The book, Images of America, Azusa (CA) provides a historical and picturesque view of the development of Azusa from about 1880 to 1960. The book can be purchased on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/America-Jeffrey-Lawrence-Cornejo-2007-07-18/dp/B01FGLOF4Y.In this interview, Jeffrey also gives interesting details about the development of the Rosedale community, one of the most recently developed real estate projects in Azusa where the famous Monrovia Nursery once encompassed most of the land, as well as, a discussion on the historical Fairmont Cemetery, landmarks such as the Bridge of Nowhere, and other fun facts of Azusa! Azusa is a city that has many generations of families that were born, raised, and still live in Azusa.For more information on the city of Azusa, go to https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories specifically dealing with the COVID-19 challenges.This video is my 22nd episode. I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com. Or if you have a educational information, tips and tricks to help consumers, you can also contact me.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
What's Your Story in the New Normal? Meet Author and Azusa Historian, Jeffrey Cornejo, Jr.
Episode #21Sanando Corazones is a non-profit 501C organization founded in 2016 after seeing the need of advocates to compassionately help women and children trapped in domestic violence home situations and walk along side them in their journey to physical and emotional healing.Sanando Corazones is dedicated to serving primarily Latina women and children in Southern California through bilingual education, support groups, one-on-one counseling, court advocacy, case management, community outreach, and resources both in English and Spanish. Lorena Cacciatore is the executive director of the organization.Sanando Corazones also has a Go Fund Me page.https://www.gofundme.com/f/domestic-violence-awareness-and-education?sharetype=teams&member=5933364&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=8dce62e87aaa460db7d6cf5548a57520For more information, go to www.SanandoCorazonesUSA.com or call (661) 436-8017. The crisis hotline is (661) 670-7003. You can email SanandoCorazones77@gmail.com. All advocates are bilingual and speak both English and Spanish.If you are a victim of domestic violence, please do not wait. Get help immediately. In addition to the Sanando Corazones, there are numerous local, state, and national resources for victims of domestic violence to assist females, males, and children.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories specifically dealing with the COVID-19 challenges.This video is my 21st episode. I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com. Or if you have a educational information, tips and tricks to help consumers, you can also contact me.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
Sanando Corazones Helps Latina Victims of Domestic Violence in Los Angeles & Surrounding Areas
Episode #20Silvia Portugal-Singh is a real estate broker, investor, and president of her company. Ami Singh also is a real estate broker, investor, and CEO of his company and together they form Portugal Singh Group. They provide the most up-to-date information on the current real estate market which surprisingly in California is doing extremely well despite the extremely high unemployment rate during to COVID-19.Today's video provides a real estate market update during COVID and tips for buyers to when selling their home.You can contact Silvia at Broker@Silvia-Sells.com and Ami at ASingh@PortugalSinghGroup.com. They are also with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. For more information, www.PortugalSinghGroup.com.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories specifically dealing with the COVID-19 challenges. This video is my 20th episode of my series and the third in Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19 series. I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com. Or if you have a educational information, tips and tricks to help consumers, you can also contact me.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
Real Estate Market During COVID, part 3: Tips for Buyers
Episode #19Meet virtual health and wellness Beachbody coach, Monique Smith. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and is a mother of 3 beautiful children. She currently resides in Southern California. After having her son, 3 years ago, she became very interested in health and wellness and has always loved to work out. Her sister-in-law, who is also a Beachbody coach, motivated her to get involved in fitness and Monique eventually became a Beachbody coach. She loves to help and inspire women, specifically stay-at-home moms like herself, to learn about health and wellness.If you would like to learn more about the Beachbody program or how Monique made her amazing transformation, you can contact her at CoachMoniqueSmith@gmail.com or on Instagram at @MoSmith326.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories. I am literally learning how to create content and how to post videos on YouTube (I still have not figured out how to edit the videos!) I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
Meet Beachbody Virtual Health & Wellness Coach Monique Smith
Episode #18Silvia Portugal-Singh is a real estate broker, investor, and president of her company. Ami Singh also is a real estate broker, investor, and CEO of his company and together they form Portugal Singh Group. They provide the most up-to-date information on the current real estate market which surprisingly in California, specifically Southern California, is doing very well despite the extremely high unemployment rate during to COVID-19.Today's video provides a real estate market update during COVID and tips for sellers to when selling their property.You can contact Silvia at Broker@Silvia-Sells.com and Ami at ASingh@PortugalSinghGroup.com. They are also with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. For more information, www.PortugalSinghGroup.com.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories specifically dealing with the COVID-19 challenges. This video is my 18th episode of my series and the second in the educational series. I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com. Or if you have a educational information, you can also contact me.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
Real Estate Market Update During Covid, Pt 2. Tips for Sellers.
Episode #17Meet Ginny Hawkins, owner and designer at LifeSpaces Interiors, and Realtor® with Dilbeck Real Estate. Ginny is passionate about everything related to homes! Her work as an Interior Designer/Stylist through her company, LifeSpaces Interiors, as a Certified Professional Real Estate Stager and as a Realtor® with Dilbeck Real Estate enables her to help people locate, decorate, stage and sell their homes.If you would like more information, go to www.LifeSpacesInteriors.com. You can contact Ginny at Ginny@LifeSpacesInteriors.com or call (626) 710-8692.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories. I am literally learning how to create content and how to post videos on YouTube (I still have not figured out how to edit the videos!) I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
What's Your Story in the New Normal? Tips on Interior Design & Styling by Ginny Hawkins.
Episode #16Retired Sgt. Maurice Landrum is a 21 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He served as a District Attorney Investigator for the San Bernardino County DA's Office for 12 1/2 years and let at the rank of Sr. DA Investigator. With his 33 years of law enforcement experience is became a published author and just released his first book, "Gangster, Narcotics, Homicide: Protecting the Thin Blue Line.The book chronicles the career of Sgt. Landrum from his childhood to being sworn-in as a Los Angeles Police Officer. It's a true story about street life in Los Angeles and career survival within the LAPD. During the earlier eighties and nineties, gang violence, narcotics, and homicides impacted the city of Los Angeles. This books focuses on the struggle to maintain peace and calm, as well as, the lack of true leadership during some junctures of his career. There were officer-involved-shootings, internal complaint investigations and civil unrest that encompassed his career. Towards the end of his career, LAPD was served with a Federal Consent Decree. During his career the LAPD honored 39 fallen heroes, who were killed in the line of duty.If you would like an autographed copy of his book, you can contact Sgt. Landrum at waveMoff@gmail.com. You can also purchase a copy of the book at Barnes & Nobles, Amazon.com, and BookBaby.com.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories. I am literally learning how to create content and how to post videos on YouTube (I still have not figured out how to edit the videos!) I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
What's Your Story in the New Normal? Gangsters, Narcotics, Homicide: Protecting the Thin Blue Line.
Episode #15 Paster Rick Clark and his wife Sue Clark are the founders of Freedom Movement, www.freedommvmt.org. They have been married for over 50 years and have been involved in the ministry since 1976. They are passionate about stopping sexual exploitation. They are involved in many organizations such as Team International, www.teaminternational.org and Rising Movement, risingmvmt.org.They are hosting a webinar to talk about what parents can do to avoid their children becoming victims of sexual exploitation on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 7 PM (PST) with the Residents Opposed to Sexual Exploitation (ROSE). If you would like to attended the free online training, click on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86304274552.I am an entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, public speaker, licensed private investigator, and former LAPD lieutenant. In between all that, I went to law school and obtained my JD! I tell stories that inform, inspire, and influence others!I am looking for human interest stories. I am literally learning how to create content and how to post videos on YouTube (I still have not figured out how to edit the videos!) I love YouTube because there is so much you can learn from this platform!If you would like to be a guest on "What's Your Story in the New Normal?" and have a story that informs, inspires, or positively influences others, contact me at Lita.Abella@gmail.com.Please help me get started in this new journey and “like” my videos and “subscribe” to my YouTube channel. Feel free to leave a comment with either constructive criticism or positive feedback but please be professional and courteous.You can follow me at: Instagram-instagram.com/litaabella Twitter-Twitter.com/litaabella Facebook-Facebook.com/lita.abella Facebook-Facebook.com/abellaandassociates.biz Linkedin-Linkedin.com/in/abellaandassociates.biz
What's Your Story in the New Normal? Are Your Kids Victims of Online Sexual Exploitation?
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