Lauren Simone Blogs

Dr. John is now a reSET mentor!

Dr. John is now a reSET mentor!

Hey LSP blog readers! I have some exciting news to share. Yesterday, Wednesday June 14, 2023, I (Dr. John) was invited to the reSET Speed Matchmaking event! The event was held from 5pm to 7pm, at the Hartford Public Library, Park Street Library Branch, located at 603 Park Street in Hartford, CT. Participants in a retail accelerator had 8 minutes to share their elevator pitch and share what they needed help with in regard to mentorship. Mentors listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and shared advice with the mentors. Next steps are for mentees to share their preference for mentors and meet a few times...

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Dr. John selected as Women Rising Awardee

Dr. John selected as Women Rising Awardee

On June 12, 2023, I woke up and did my usual rituals. When I opened my computer I received an email from Fran Pastor, the CEO of the Women Business Development Center. It read: Congratulations! In recognition of your commitment to the work you have done with WBDC, as well as your success in your own business and your tenacity in pursuing your goals, you have been selected as a WBDC 2023 Women Rising Award recipient! We hope you will join us at our Annual Women Rising Gala Luncheon on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Greenwich Hyatt.  In addition, as a Women Rising Awardee,...

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When in Raleigh

When in Raleigh

Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, offers a plethora of free activities for visitors to enjoy.  Here are ten things you can do on your visit.

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Fly Breeze

Fly Breeze

Breeze Airways is an American low-cost airline headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. The airline was founded by David Neeleman, who previously co-founded Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aereas. The Lauren Simone Pubs family took a trip from Hartford to Raleigh and Dr John shares her first experience with Breeze Airways. 

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Congratulations to our LSP graduates!

Congratulations to our LSP graduates!

The tradition of caps and gowns dates back to the Middle Ages at Oxford in England when academic buildings were not heated, and students and teachers wore hooded gowns daily to stay warm. Some of our authors and illustrators recently graduated. Find out who!

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