Brand Groupies

Stefany Gittleman is the founder of The Gold Maze, a social media company to escort brands, personas and small businesses through the digital process. www.thegoldmaze.com https://brandgroupies.com/

In our "Backstage Series" we spotlight local branding experts who inspire us (aka the REAL brand groupies). This episode features local PR gurus Christina Gorini, Deirdre Lopian, and Lauren Genest. CHRISTINA GORINI Christina is the Vice President of Client Services at Brandstyle Communications, where she builds and manages the execution of the PR roadmaps that are essential to each campaign’s success. www.brandstyle.com/ DEIRDRE LOPIAN Deirdre is an award-winning social media strategist, public relations, and marketing professional and the founder of Deirdre Lopian Public Relations agency whose passion is helping brands leverage the power of diverse and inclusive storytelling by creating campaigns that truly connect with and reflect the audiences they serve. www.dlpr.co LAUREN GENEST As the Vice Groupie of Public Relations at Brand Groupies, Lauren has 20 years of PR and events expertise; she works with B2B service brands and C-suite leaders in the commercial architecture, design, and corporate servi

Aaron Levine is the owner, member at large, and professional insurance agent of LG Insurance Agency, also known as the Luxury Group.  At LG Insurance, the team is diversified and educated to work with individuals, professionals and businesses around all things insurance and are licensed to operate in 15 States. www.luxurygroupins.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Victoria Grantham is the founder of SHARKCHASER, the New York-based luxury handbag company created by hand in Italy and designed with a unique radiation shielding fabric that will protect your body from 99.99% of the electric fields and radio frequencies that cell phones emit. www.sharkchaserofficial.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Kaylen McNamara is currently a Senior Vice President at VaynerMedia, a full-service advertising agency owned by renowned entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.  She has been at Vayner since 2012 and currently oversees new business operations and consulting services for the agency, which services Fortune 100 clients across the globe. Prior to this role, Kaylen has worked across a number of industry verticals within the agency, leading digital strategy and client services for iconic brand portfolios such as The Oprah Winfrey Network, Unilever, Campbell's & Sabra hummus. www.vaynermedia.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Founded by Marvin Flavien, MK Flav Video is a full-service video production company in NJ, dedicated to helping businesses and entrepreneurs optimize their business using dynamic video. www.mkflavvideo.com https://brandgroupies.com/

In her role as Chief Client Officer at Bandujo, an advertising agency in New York City, Amanda Kane oversees account planning for major corporate clients including JP Morgan Chase, Kumon Learning Centers, WisdomTree Investments and the Department of Health for the City of New York, to name a few. www.bandujo.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Dr. Amna Husain is a board-certified pediatrician offering high-quality care and a more personalized experience to her patients through direct-care medicine at her private practice, Pure Direct Pediatrics based in Marlboro, NJ. www.puredirectpediatrics.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Adam Nelson is the founder and CEO of Workhouse - one of the country's leading public relations and integrated creative agencies. Based in NYC for over 20 years, Workhouse provides forward-thinking public relations, social media, brand promotion, creative consulting and modern day marketing. www.workhousepr.net https://brandgroupies.com/

New Jersey native Keith Fiori is an influential staple in the design and branding community. Keith has produced internationally recognized work for some of the industry’s most influential fashion brands, including the iconic logo for American Eagle Outfitters. With 20+ years as Creative Director and VP Graphic Design for such leading New York City fashion and retail companies as Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, American Eagle Outfitters, and Ovadia, Keith has successfully led multiple design teams in branding, graphic design, packaging, and marketing resulting in millions in global sales. Now, as founder and creative director of independent branding studio Rogue Creative, the commitment is to bring fresh, creative design with the highest standard of brand excellence. www.roguecreativedesign.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Launched in 2015 by Founder/CEO Taylor Jones, along with his sister/President Haley Jones, Jones Bar is the Manasquan, NJ-based bar company selling super delicious bars with 100% organic ingredients that are about as close as you can get to eating whole foods in their most natural state.  www.jonesbar.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Dr. Tommy Dandrea is the founder and CEO of Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation, a system of multidisciplinary wellness and rehabilitation centers in New Jersey. As leaders in a progressive movement in the field of pain management, Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation is a group of physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists working together to offer patients the most comprehensive, well-rounded, and successful plans of pain management imaginable. Locations include Shrewsbury, Wall, Lacey, and Freehold, NJ. www.monmouthpain.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Des Dalia is the founder and owner of Broad Street Dough Co., featuring fresh, made-to-order doughnuts and over-the-top custom creations. With two locations in Oakhurst and Freehold Township, NJ, Broad Street Dough Co. boasts 39 (and counting) different types of doughnuts on the everyday menu, plus numerous specials. They also offer vegan, gluten free and parve doughnuts, and are certified Kosher Dairy. www.broadstreetdoughco.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Jon Levine is a certified holistic health coach and founder of Hol Truth Health coaching services. Jon also hosts The Hol Truth Podcast to educate, empower, and entertain its viewers to create healthier, happier lives! www.holtruthhealth.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Greg Carbone is the founder and owner of Carbone Training Systems, the only gym in Monmouth County to be voted “Best of Monmouth” since 2013. Located at 246 Industrial Way West in Eatontown, NJ, Carbone Training Systems is a one-of-a-kind hybrid fitness center offering group fitness, sports performance and personal training programs for every level of fitness. www.carbonefitness.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Danielle Diamond is the founder of Xen Strength Yoga, yoga sculpt classes that give you a total-body workout, combining heart-pumping cardio benefits from a nonstop flow with an increased metabolism from yoga sculpt moves. Danielle recently opened her Xen Strength Yoga studio in Manasquan, NJ to expand her online brand of classes and teacher training. www.xenstrength.com

Jamie Sussel Turner, also known as the "Less Stress Coach," is a professional coach, speaker, and award-winning author. Her books include "Less Stress Business: A Guide for Hiring, Coaching, and Leading Great Employees" & "Less Stress Life: How I Went From Crazed To Calm and You Can Too!" www.lessstresscoach.com https://brandgroupies.com/

"Dr. Rich" Mojares is the medical director & owner of Family First Urgent Care in Toms River and Oakhurst, NJ, as well as Family First Primary Physicians in Oakhurst. Dr. Rich speaks on behalf of business and entrepreneurship throughout the nation, and is constantly leading and developing his team with an entrepreneurial mindset and vision. www.familyfirst-urgentcare.com www.familyfirst-primaryphysicians.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Mike Hernandez is the founder & CEO of The Wedding Establishment, serving couples in the Tri-state area since 2017. The Wedding Establishment offers the first of its kind, a true collaboration of creatives under one roof to save you time, money and stress when planning your wedding. Located at 23 West Front Street in Red Bank, NJ. www.theweddingest.com https://brandgroupies.com/

Camryn Monteforte and Sean Farawell are the owners of Meemom's, located in Wall Township and Middletown, NJ (with a Brick Township location coming soon). Meemom's restaurant specializes in unique and fun takes on your traditional breakfast and lunch items, including its famous french toast that comes in over 20 varieties! www.meemoms.com https://brandgroupies.com/