Media Check Out the ‘Sisters Who Watch’ Podcast Published November 15, 2024 If you’re looking for Cornellian podcasters dishing on pop culture, Love Is Blind drama, Bachelor Nation, and whatever Zendaya stars in next, Sisters Who Watch is the podcast for you. It is THE entertainment review podcast for hot takes, thoughtful reviews, and diverse perspectives on diverse content. Hear real-life sisters review reality TV, movies, concerts, and much more. Shelby and Laura are sisters, Cornellians, best friends, Bravoholics, sports fans, and movie snobs all at the same time. They’re young, Black women sharing their unique POV on the hottest releases in entertainment–the two newest bombshells in the podcasting villa. They also have industry expertise–Shelby worked at Netflix and the Cannes Film Festival and Laura produced short films and music. Girlies who can truly do it all! In every episode of Sisters Who Watch, they bring piping hot takes and thoughtful analysis to help you figure out what should be next on your watch list. They keep up with the newest shows and films, so you don’t have to. And, with special episodes featuring reality TV contestants from shows like The Circle and The Real Housewives of Potomac, you’ll get deep insight into all things entertainment and even behind-the-scenes tea. For TV show and movie recommendations and a good laugh, tune into Sisters Who Watch wherever you stream podcasts and follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels. Stay watching! https://www.sisterswhowatch.com/ https://linktr.ee/sisterswhowatch Shelby Holland ’18 & Laura Holland '22
Services Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner Published November 14, 2024 RTT® is a therapeutic approach that uses powerful, evidence-based techniques to provide people with the tools they need to make positive change. The roots of RTT® are drawn from within areas of traditional psychotherapy such as gestalt, solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy and mindfulness. Its personalized approach works with clients to help them reframe any negative beliefs, values, habits and emotions – many of which they have carried with them since childhood. Often, these have been so deeply buried in their subconscious that they are unaware of the past issues affecting them. By giving the client the potential to alter the way they think and put an end to negative self-talk, they can approach life in a positive way and move forward. Melissa Martin, Rapid Transformational Therapy® Practitioner, is on fire with her passion of helping others get relief from issues in their life through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®). She has a gentle and intuitive way about her with being a massage therapist and energy worker for the past 20 years. Please book your online hypnotherapy session or purchase your gift card through the website. https://www.yourelevated.life/ Melissa Martin ’02
Services Golf: Mental Coaching Published November 12, 2024 Dr. Rich Goldberg is a Professor of Psychiatry who converted his career to mental golf coaching, writing, and speaking. Check out his book Better Golf Better Life on Amazon and consider a 90 Minute Mental Golf Discovery Session—on www.drrichgolf.com. May the golf gods smile on you. Richard Goldberg ’70
Services Estate Planning Published November 7, 2024 Estate planning as a holiday gift is a unique and thoughtful way to show your loved ones you care about their future well-being and security. Unlike traditional presents, estate planning provides long-lasting peace of mind and can alleviate potential stress and confusion for your family during difficult times. By gifting estate planning services or initiating the process together, you’re not only preparing for the future but also opening up important conversations about family values, legacy, and financial responsibility – creating a meaningful and enduring holiday experience that goes beyond material gifts. http://www.sverdlovlaw.com or ksverdlov@sverdlovlaw.com Katya Sverdlov ’97
Services Inventor Consultation Published November 7, 2024 Product Development Advice for Startups & Inventors If you have an idea for a new product, but are unsure what your next steps should look like, this might be for you. We offer a paid meeting with an engineer to get feedback on your idea as well as information about how the process works. This is a good step to take before investing in patents and development. Follow the link below to see more details about the meeting, and browse the website to get a better idea of who we are and what sorts of projects we have worked on. We also offer full product development, engineering, and manufacturing services. https://www.creativeengineering.com/store/p/2-hour-inventor-consult Paul Dowd ’88
Media Check Out the ‘Sisters Who Watch’ Podcast Published November 15, 2024 If you’re looking for Cornellian podcasters dishing on pop culture, Love Is Blind drama, Bachelor Nation, and whatever Zendaya stars in next, Sisters Who Watch is the podcast for you. It is THE entertainment review podcast for hot takes, thoughtful reviews, and diverse perspectives on diverse content. Hear real-life sisters review reality TV, movies, concerts, and much more. Shelby and Laura are sisters, Cornellians, best friends, Bravoholics, sports fans, and movie snobs all at the same time. They’re young, Black women sharing their unique POV on the hottest releases in entertainment–the two newest bombshells in the podcasting villa. They also have industry expertise–Shelby worked at Netflix and the Cannes Film Festival and Laura produced short films and music. Girlies who can truly do it all! In every episode of Sisters Who Watch, they bring piping hot takes and thoughtful analysis to help you figure out what should be next on your watch list. They keep up with the newest shows and films, so you don’t have to. And, with special episodes featuring reality TV contestants from shows like The Circle and The Real Housewives of Potomac, you’ll get deep insight into all things entertainment and even behind-the-scenes tea. For TV show and movie recommendations and a good laugh, tune into Sisters Who Watch wherever you stream podcasts and follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels. Stay watching! https://www.sisterswhowatch.com/ https://linktr.ee/sisterswhowatch Shelby Holland ’18 & Laura Holland '22
Products New Book – “The Trails We Travel” Published November 7, 2024 Hello Cornell alumni and friends! A new book is now available, and it’s a great gift idea for the holiday season. The Trails We Travel features original “short short stories” combined with nature photography inspired by the scenic trails of Northern California. Consider learning more about this unique new book by a Cornell alum… Go Big Red! ScottLake & Chimes Photographylakeandchimes.picfair.comInstagram: @lakeandchimes E. Scott Slocum, MMH ’03
Products Pawpaw Fruits, The Pillar Farm Published September 24, 2024 Late September to early October, pick your own pawpaw fruits and flowers at The Pillar Farm in Lincoln, MA. Margie.brown@gmail.com Margie Coffin Brown ’85
Products A Sketch Tour of Cornell University Published September 5, 2024 This book in a chronicle of a walking tour of Cornell where a sketch is made of each building (but not all buildings), shown on the right, and a short history of the building on the left. The intent of the book is to provide a sentimental journey for the enjoyment of students, parents, alumni, and the greater Cornell and Ithaca communities. robertjawitz@gmail.com Robert Jawitz ’66, BArch ’68
Products Pashmina Travel Blankets Published August 22, 2024 My wife and I founded Sunrise Pashmina (sunrise-pashmina.com) 25 years ago, in order to help local Nepali craftspeople reach an international market. Although we sell only top quality pashmina (i.e. cashmere) accessories, we have never invested in marketing and so have remained pretty small. We sell the standard shawls, but recently developed a pashmina travel blanket/meditation shawls; they are simply exquisite. This fall I will be working on a new yak fleece blanket. We offer a 10% discount to Cornellians (promo code CU10), and will gladly arrange for wholesale supply if you want to go into business yourself. We don’t take any kind of cut or commission on such referrals. ses266@cornell.edu Seth Sicroff ’72, BA ’73
Products “The Change Chronicles: A Novel of the ’60s Antiwar Movement” Published August 22, 2024 In The Change Chronicles: A Novel of the ’60s Antiwar Movement, Paula Friedman ’60 explores the transformations experienced by people in the turbulent vortex of social protest. “A triumph. A novel to share and discuss” — Wesley Hogan, director, Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University. “Told with the raw intensity, vivid detail, and credibility of someone who was there” — Maya Khankhoje, Montréal Serai. “Protagonist Nora overcomes the ‘Marines of the mind’ to confront oncoming weapons trucks” — Gar Smith, Berkeley Daily Planet. “Beautifully crafted personal and political coming-of-age story” — Mei-Mei Ellerman, Resident Scholar, Brandeis Women’s Research Center. friedman@gorge.net Paula Friedman ’60, BA ’61
Real Estate Rental Home in Uzès, France Published September 16, 2024 Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in charming village in Provence, 4 km. from Medieval town of Uzès, with swimming pool. One week minimum stay. Irislitt@Stanford.edu Iris Figarsky Litt ’61
Real Estate Selling our 81-Acre Costa Rica Getaway Published September 5, 2024 We are selling our beloved Costa Rica property, represented by Christie’s International. It is located in the the country’s famed Orosi Valley, 2 miles from Lake Cachi in the Province of Cartago. It is 32 miles east of the main international airport and 22 miles southeast of the capital city San Jose. The Christie’s brochure is at www.tierraserena.com. Richard Krieg ’69
Services Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner Published November 14, 2024 RTT® is a therapeutic approach that uses powerful, evidence-based techniques to provide people with the tools they need to make positive change. The roots of RTT® are drawn from within areas of traditional psychotherapy such as gestalt, solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy and mindfulness. Its personalized approach works with clients to help them reframe any negative beliefs, values, habits and emotions – many of which they have carried with them since childhood. Often, these have been so deeply buried in their subconscious that they are unaware of the past issues affecting them. By giving the client the potential to alter the way they think and put an end to negative self-talk, they can approach life in a positive way and move forward. Melissa Martin, Rapid Transformational Therapy® Practitioner, is on fire with her passion of helping others get relief from issues in their life through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®). She has a gentle and intuitive way about her with being a massage therapist and energy worker for the past 20 years. Please book your online hypnotherapy session or purchase your gift card through the website. https://www.yourelevated.life/ Melissa Martin ’02
Services Golf: Mental Coaching Published November 12, 2024 Dr. Rich Goldberg is a Professor of Psychiatry who converted his career to mental golf coaching, writing, and speaking. Check out his book Better Golf Better Life on Amazon and consider a 90 Minute Mental Golf Discovery Session—on www.drrichgolf.com. May the golf gods smile on you. Richard Goldberg ’70
Services Estate Planning Published November 7, 2024 Estate planning as a holiday gift is a unique and thoughtful way to show your loved ones you care about their future well-being and security. Unlike traditional presents, estate planning provides long-lasting peace of mind and can alleviate potential stress and confusion for your family during difficult times. By gifting estate planning services or initiating the process together, you’re not only preparing for the future but also opening up important conversations about family values, legacy, and financial responsibility – creating a meaningful and enduring holiday experience that goes beyond material gifts. http://www.sverdlovlaw.com or ksverdlov@sverdlovlaw.com Katya Sverdlov ’97
Services Inventor Consultation Published November 7, 2024 Product Development Advice for Startups & Inventors If you have an idea for a new product, but are unsure what your next steps should look like, this might be for you. We offer a paid meeting with an engineer to get feedback on your idea as well as information about how the process works. This is a good step to take before investing in patents and development. Follow the link below to see more details about the meeting, and browse the website to get a better idea of who we are and what sorts of projects we have worked on. We also offer full product development, engineering, and manufacturing services. https://www.creativeengineering.com/store/p/2-hour-inventor-consult Paul Dowd ’88
Services Online Piano Lessons Published September 5, 2024 Are you a pianist who would like to bring mindfulness of the mind and body to your playing? I can help! I am a pianist, teacher, and Cornell meditation instructor who works with pianists to overcome mental and physical challenges so they can express themselves joyfully at the piano. Lessons focus on making music with joy and ease, relaxing your technique, and calming the mind and body to serve your music-making. Lessons offered online or in-person (Ithaca, NY). For more info and to book a trial lesson, visit: lauraamoriello.com. Laura AmorielloCornell PE instructor