From performing in a sold-out show "The Real Gossipers of Salem" at The Green Room 42, to cheering with Cheer New York at Diplo’s Run Club 5K, to Saturday night at Nublu, bar hopping in Alphabet City, to wrapping up the weekend with a Football Sunday shift at Whiskey on Grand.

In this week’s Storytime, I’m diving into one of my favorite mottos: “A no is always a no until you ask.” I share how that mindset helped me land my job at New York Cares, source and partnership with Piece of Cake Moving & Storage, and ultimately created Model on a Mission — my platform connecting small businesses and communities through purpose-driven events.

🗽 Episode Highlights:
1️⃣ Opening Tea / Storytime: "A no is always a no until you ask"
2️⃣ The Local Lineup: Business Highlight — Vidyard, a creative video tool that's helped me stand out & tap into my creativity.
3️⃣ Non-Profit Highlight: New York Cares and how you can get involved with the organization and this year's Annual Coat Drive.
4️⃣ The Tea on the Listing: Inside 25 Water St. in FiDi — resort-style living with rooftop & indoor pools, pickleball courts & more.

💪 Bonus: I also share a correction (and a few owed push-ups 😂) for my dad’s upcoming Marine Corps 250th Birthday Workout happening November 15 at CrossFit Stacked in Hickory, NC — I’ll be livestreaming at 8:30 AM if you want to join virtually!

🎧 Sound of the City: “On This New Day” from the brand-new musical Fully ReCooperated by Jackie Collins, Dillan James Smith & Billy Swenson.