The women of the Brooklyn History Society, Deborah Schwartz and Pam Greene discuss their project "In Pursuit of Freedom". Because of the lack of research on this topic, these two scholarly women took it upon themselves to uncover Brooklyn's deep history during slavery and abolition. Join the panel as they travel back in time during the slave era and how Brooklyn became how it is today.
The Road to Success in Business
Legendary businesswoman Marge Magner, joins Brooklyn Savvy to empower and encourage women that they too can follow the road to success. Magner shares her incredible story of how she made it to the top in business, but her fight didn't end there. As a woman, Magner didn't have it easy compared to other men and she is proof that determination, hard work and a good spirit can move you up the ladder in business.
The State of Education Today – Part 1
Board of Regent Kathleen Cashin and active parent Horace H. Davis navigate Brooklyn Savvy through the tunnels of the NY education system. To bring the best out of the students, they encourage parents to be heavily involved in their child's education. They share insight on how to understand standardized testing, choose the best schools and how important administration and parent communication is. The guests reveal a lot of helpful ways parents can be informed with the school system and how to they can help their children become better students.
Happy Brain, Happy Life
For many of us, life can be demanding and difficult. Just when there seems to be noway out, Wendy Suzuki joins the group to reveal the easiest and most scientific way to get the best out of your life - exercising and a good diet. Not only does this help physically, but this method is proven to create better memory and higher attention span, put you in a better mood and gives you that boost of energy and motivation you always wanted. The keys to a happy brain and a happier life starts with your mind and body connection. Tune in to see how this helped Wendy become the best she can be in many areas of her life.
