Episodes

  • It's Not a Place, It's a Problem: Redefining Long-Term Care with Randall Wubs
    Nov 12 2025

    Randall Wubs of Randall Resources specializes in Long Term Care Insurance. Long-Term / Extended care...is NOT a specific disease, chronic illness, disability, frailty of aging...or a place, like Assisted Living , Memory Care or Nursing Home. It's a life-changing event that could have irreversible physical, emotional and financial consequences on those we love, protect and provide for.

    - Randy is an independent professional focused on helping Individuals, Families, Business owners, Legal, Accounting and Advisor professionals create plans that protect the financial, physical and emotional well-being of their clients and families.

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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Links:

    randallresource@gmail.com

    LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-wubs-cltc-562b8014/

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    https://brightvoxaudio.com/

    Edited by: Michael Collins

    #shannonandjasminehomes #seniorresourceteam #helpnobodytoldme #bhhs_chicago #bhhschicago_lakeforest #MoveConfidently #medicare #medicareinsurance #michaelmann #healthmarkets #medicareinsurance #medicalcoverage #medicareenrollment

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    30 mins
  • Finding the Right Memory Care: A Guide with Dementia Care Expert Don Hull
    Nov 5 2025

    Don Hull is owner and manager of Assisted Living Locators Chicagoland North, a senior living placement service. He is Dementia Care Certified. His mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2012 and lived in a memory care community for five years.

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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Links:

    Website:

    https://assistedlivinglocators.com/care-advisor/chicagoland-north

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-hull-b433b325/

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@DonHull

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    https://brightvoxaudio.com/

    Edited by: Michael Collins

    #shannonandjasminehomes #seniorresourceteam #helpnobodytoldme #bhhs_chicago #bhhschicago_lakeforest #MoveConfidently #medicare #medicareinsurance #michaelmann #healthmarkets #medicareinsurance #medicalcoverage #medicareenrollment

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    31 mins
  • From Confusion to Confidence: Simplifying Healthcare with Michael Mann
    Oct 29 2025

    Michael Mann is a licensed insurance advisor with HealthMarkets, helping individuals and families navigate the often confusing world of healthcare. Licensed in 18 states, he specializes in Medicare, Marketplace coverage for those under 65, and a wide range of supplemental products such as dental, vision, hospital indemnity, and life insurance. With years of experience, Michael has built a reputation for making complex insurance topics easy to understand and approachable. His goal is to simplify the process, ensuring people get the coverage that truly fits their needs and budget. Whether it’s guiding someone new to Medicare or helping families protect themselves with the right plan, Michael’s passion is providing clarity and peace of mind in an industry that can feel overwhelming.

    Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me…


    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Links:

    Michael.Mann@healthmarkets.com

    https://www.themichaelmann.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmann1/

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    https://brightvoxaudio.com/

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    23 mins
  • Can Pilates Be for Everyone? A Mentor's Perspective with Glenn Mallek
    Oct 22 2025

    Glenn Mallek has been teaching Pilates in the North Shore area since 2018. Originally he opened the Buffalo Grove and Libertyville studios in a management role but is now focusing on teaching other teachers to create a welcoming and fun culture where Pilates can be for everyone. His classes are always fun, informative and focus on making everyone feel successful and strong. In a mentorship position Glenn tries to impart upon the large teaching team the importance of structure, simplicity and soft skills in classes.

    Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me…


    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Links:

    Glennmallek@gmail.com

    https://www.clubpilates.com/location/libertyville

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    30 mins
  • Unlocking Legacies: Lynn Wendt's Journey as a Ghostwriter
    Oct 15 2025

    Lynn Wendt is a professional with a diverse and dynamic career, she brings a unique blend of skills to her work as a ghostwriter, helping clients grow their businesses and persevere their legacies.

    Her background spans a lifelong passion for writing including being a published author, a successful career in global IT project management, and over a decade as a designated managing broker of a boutique real estate firm in Chicago. Lynn is an entrepreneur at heart who thrives on one-on-one collaboration guiding clients to articulate their stories, elevate brands, and achieve their most meaningful goals.

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    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Links:

    https://youtu.be/ZHBvgh9lMwE.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnwendt/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DLhqaYWsnqK/

    www.empowerwritingservices.com

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    22 mins
  • ADHD Strategies You Haven't Tried: Insights from a Pro
    Oct 8 2025

    Suzy Carbrey started out as a speech-language pathologist in cognitive-communication rehab, helping adults recover skills like attention, memory, and organization after medical events. Over time, she noticed those same challenges showing up in everyday life, especially for adults with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Now, as an ADHD and executive functioning coach, she blends her clinical background with real-life strategies to help parents and professionals, often those in the sandwich generation, reduce overwhelm, find better balance, and reach their goals with more ease.

    Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me…

    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Links:

    newsletter:

    https://subscribepage.io/bakd7V

    website:

    https://suzycarbrey.com/

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    23 mins
  • Thriving in Every Role: Nancy Kontney's Life Lessons
    Oct 1 2025

    Nancy Kontney is a retired teacher, wife, mother of three and daughter. She had the time of her life as an educator but her most important jobs have been, wife, mother, as well as daughter. Nancy has three grown children who are off on their own and beginning their independent lives. Her daughter is Chinese and her twin boys are Korean. Nancy and her husband have had the honor of being their parents since they were 7 months old! Listen in to see how she has thrived in every stage of her life including as she moves forward in retirement.

    Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me…

    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

    #realestate #shannonandjasminehomes #bhhs_chicago #bhhschicago_lakeforest #seniorresourceteam #helpnobodytoldme #AdoptionJourney

    #AdoptiveMom #ParentingJourney #TeacherForLife #EducatorsInspire #TeachingJourney #YourStoryMatters #LifeLessons #FamilyLove #FamilyCaregiver #CaregivingJourney #DaughterToCaretaker #RoleReversal #CaringForParents #HeartOfACaregiver #LifeTransitions #CompassionInAction

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    31 mins
  • Why You Should Care About Senior Driver Safety with Jim Lyman
    Sep 24 2025

    Jim Lyman, AARP Volunteer Drive Safety Instructor - Jim is one of 4,000 volunteer instructors across the country who are dedicated to improving driving skills for seniors, thereby increasing roadway safety for all of us. Jim has lived in the Chicago area for the past 50 years, most of them while working as an architect. Now retired, Jim embraced AARP’s goals and well-researched driver safety programs and has been teaching classes for several years.

    Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me…

    Hosts:

    Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

    Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

    Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

    Links:

    https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/?cmp=RDRCT-DRVE_JAN02_014

    or call 888-227-7669 for more information, to access an online classes, or to find a local in-person class.

    Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

    Edited by: Michael Collins

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    30 mins