American sculptor, painter, and inventor Ivan Schwartz says he has always been interested in what lies in his peripheral vision — exploring the shorthand of visual language as a storyteller. That ambition is clearly what draws us to his work, which is on…more
If you love craft beer, then you’ve probably tossed back a bottle or two of Stone Brewing Co.‘s IPA and Porter. The #10 largest craft brewery in the nation, Stone generates $185 million in annual sales and employs more than 900 people. Why did…more
How did Jane Ferrara help bring Stone Brewery to Richmond? The CEO of the city’s Economic Development office says “transformational change” was the key to landing the big brewery. We are thrilled to interview Jane, our cover girl for the “May 2015…more
Are your estate planning documents accomplishing your estate planning goals? And did you know that even if you have not yet established your estate documents, you already have an estate plan? For so many people, this topic is the “big elephant in the…more
Since 2002, Niche.com, has been tracking the behaviors, preferences, and decision-making of Millennials. In 2014, it analyzed the data on cities and metro areas with 1 million residents or more from the US Census, FBI, and surveys of nearly half a million…more
“Every month, 5 million people move from the past to the future,” writes Daniel Brook, author of the 2013 tome, “A History of Future Cities.” “Pouring into developing-world ‘instant cities’ like Dubai and Shenzhen, these urban newcomers confront…more
Jim Barnes is a book editor and director of the IPPY Awards (shorthand for the Independent Publisher Book Awards) — which, for nearly two decades, have rewarded the creativity and innovation of independent authors and publishers who are “changing the face…more
What would the United States be like had President Lincoln lived? Those are but some of the questions David Bruce Smith and Hope Katz Gibbs posed today to historian Allida Black, a Research Professor of History and International Affairs at the George…more
“Millennials and money. The words flow right out of my mouth just like my money flows out of my bank account,” shares Millennials Radio Show Host Eurah Lee. “You’d think that the assistance of banking applications on our smart phones…more
Much has been written about the cost of a college education and the debt burden being placed on our children. In fact, 2014 college graduates have the dubious distinction of carrying the highest student loan debt in history. According to the “Wall Street…more
Truly Amazing Woman Mary Foley believes that energizing careers and events don’t just happen — they are engineered. She has combined her engineering education, her passion for inspiring professional women, and her two decades of live program…more
Much has been written about the cost of a college education, and the debt burden being placed on our children. In fact, 2014 college graduates have the dubious distinction of carrying the highest student loan debt in history. According to the “Wall Street…more
In celebration of International Women’s Month (March 2015), the Millennials at BeInkandescent.com interviewed their moms about what makes them truly amazing. “After all, we know these women are truly amazing,” says Millennials Radio Show…more
If you missed Anita Diamant’s “The Red Tent” — a book with such a strong woman protagonist and such a compelling plot that many of us devoured it — then you need to immediately add this title to your reading list. Published in 1997, it is…more
When it comes to knowing George and Martha Washington, it’s often hard to separate the real people from the stories we learned in school. So in this episode of the Grateful American™ TV Show, we get an all-access pass to learn more about…more
When it comes to taking control of your financial future, having a handle on a few basic rules of thumb is the key to success, believes Certified Financial Planner Michael Egan. In fact, 2014 was a great year for large-cap US stocks (the S&P 500) — the…more
Each February we talk about the power and importance of Love when it comes to operating a powerful, successful business. This year we thought it would be fun to feature a scientist who focuses not just on our professional lives, but also on our personal ones.…more
Waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right at the bar? Then you aren’t up on the latest technology, explains college junior Eurah Lee, host of the Millennial Radio Show. In this episode, the 20-year-old shines a light on the Smartphone apps and online dating websites…more
What better way is there to celebrate 2015 than by making sure your financials are in great shape? None, believes Certified Financial Planner Bryan Beatty, who is here today to talk about making sure our IRAs, insurance, and portfolios are in tip-top form. In…more
Bringing visitors to the hallowed ground where the founding fathers and mothers lived is the focus of most of the Grateful American Series. But at the New-York Historical Society, the focus is on hallowed objects, according to president and CEO Louise Mirrer,…more
“We are a generation that is highly educated, and have been taught to believe in ourselves,” says Millennials Radio Show host Eurah Lee. “Many of us also believe that we are free to chase any dream and that we can become who and what we want…more
If you have a child with special needs, planning ahead for his or her financial future—especially in terms of insurance—is complex. The reason is that every situation presents itself with a different set of circumstances. So on this episode of Finance…more
Shining a light on the stars of American history is the focus of the Grateful American™ Foundation. In this podcast for David Bruce Smith’s Grateful American ™ Radio Show, Smith and co-host Hope Katz Gibbs interview John Gray, the director of the…more
John Gray has been the Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History since July 23, 2012. He oversees 234 employees, a budget of more than $34 million and the renewal of the museum’s 120,000-square-foot west exhibition wing. Prior to…more
A Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., a member of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and a former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Those are just a few of the accomplishments of Bruce Cole. In this…more
How important are social security benefits for women? That’s the question Financial Adviser Carmen Wu discusses in this podcast, who explains, “Social Security Benefits may be the only source of retirement income for a large majority of…more
Colleen Mudlaff is the president of the DC-based Women’s Diplomatic Series (WDS), an organization that she and a handful other women founded in the fall of 2009. The goal is to encourage women to be better global citizens, through exposure to Washington’s…more
Gretchen Rubin was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor when she realized that what she really wanted to be was a writer. Since then, she has written several books, including the best-selling “Forty Ways to Look at Winston…more
The white picket fence? The American dream? What about the drama of the student loan? That’s the topic college junior Eurah Lee tackles in this first episode of the Millennials Radio Show. “Sure, getting a loan was essential to me going to…more
Doug Bradburn is the founding director of Mount Vernon’s Fred W. Smith National Library. In this episode of the Grateful American™ Radio Show, co-hosts David Bruce Smith and Hope Katz Gibbs interview the specialist on George Washington, who provides…more
