#LaudableLooks #ElizabethEversberg Paints Madison Avenue in Brilliant Colors with her Fabulously Fun Dress!
Monday, July 14, 2025
#Daylight #FrancePeachy #BastilleDay July 13, 2025 New York Celebrated! Happy Bastille Day Today, July 14, 2025
We were delighted to meet Lactalis and Saint Jean the most and we hope we can tell you more!
Stay tuned as Mademoiselle Peachy continues to search for the greatest from France...and of course everyone saw the Jacques Fath ribbon in her hair!
#ProductAlert #KeepingAmericaonTop #MadeintheUSA It’s the Balm Diggity All-Natural Lip Balm by Jill and Sean Morrissey 3-PACK - Pina Colada, Shirley Temple, & Orange Julius Lip Balms Since 2023 Highly Recommended by Whom You Know
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If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in Champagne,
If you don't like artificial ingredients,
If you read us we'll explain,
If you like USA-Made all-natural richness,
From the bees of Illinois,
Then It's the Balm Diggity Summer Cocktail Three-Pack
That will bring you many joys.
Peachy Deegan does not like getting caught in the rain.
Peachy doesn't like artificial ingredients.
Peachy does like getting caught in Champagne, all-natural good for you everything, and Peachy says you ought to be celebrating your summer with the Lip Balm Cocktails made by our friends at It's the Balm Diggity! Previously on Whom You Know, they were featured at the beginning of 2025 in their inaugural review. This is their second feature.
Personally, Peachy likes the Shirley Temple the best!
It's the cherry on top.
Both the pineapple and orange respectfully add zest and pizzazz to your lip repertoire! The three pack was universally loved by our panelists of all ages and backgrounds, and if you have lips, you'll love it too.
This is a family-owned authentic brand from Illinois committed to quality that you should know!
It's The Balm Diggity, no doubt.
We like the way they work it.
Their site tells us:
Dive headfirst into the exhilarating essence of summer with our sensational SUMMER SCENTS 3-pack of tantalizing Lip Balms from It's the Balm Diggity. Each balm is meticulously handcrafted with just five top-notch ingredients: beeswax, jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and natural flavors. Bask in the mouthwatering, freshly squeezed orange scent of Orange Julius, the energetic lemon lime soda with a splash of maraschino cherry in Shirley Temple, and the tropical paradise of Pina Colada’s divine coconut and pineapple blend. Our lip balms not only pamper your lips, but also tempt your senses with their irresistible aromas. Get ready to experience the ultimate summer lip care adventure with these extraordinary, natural balms!
They tell us about their history:
In 2015, Sean became a beekeeper. Sean and his father, Phil, farm together, planting corn, soybeans, and wheat. Sean and Phil both knew the benefits of introducing more honeybees to the farm, regarding improved pollination for crops and other plants and delicious, raw, unprocessed honey. The idea of becoming a beekeeper wasn’t Sean’s, but his father’s. The whole idea of wearing a hot beekeeper suit and the likelihood of getting stung from time to time didn’t appeal to Phil; thus, the job was handed down to the younger member of the farming operation, Sean. Sean began taking beekeeping classes and talking with other beekeepers. He started with just one hive and the first year was a disaster. The queen’s eggs got into the top frames of the hive and the honey had to be discarded. The next year, honey was harvested, but the queen later died, and the hive collapsed. Sean learned a lot about the dos and don’ts of beekeeping throughout those two years. When he inquired about the beeswax, many of his beekeeper friends said they threw it out. Sean researched and found that beeswax had incredible benefits when used in cosmetics and skin care. He didn’t know much about cosmetics, but Sean knew he wanted to make a product with beeswax and use as few natural ingredients as possible. Sean was familiar with Burt’s Bees lip balm, that had 16 ingredients listed on the label, and wanted to see if he could make something even better. He started out using a syringe filled with beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and natural flavor oils and squirted the mixture into small, round containers. These containers were handed out to friends and family and loved by all! Still researching ingredients, Sean came across jojoba oil. In his reading, Sean learned that jojoba oil is a natural antioxidant, high in Vitamin E, and a lot like human skin sebum. He was skeptical because it sounded too good to be true but decided to add it to his lip balm recipe. Since jojoba oil is a liquid wax, Sean was pleasantly surprised how the oil helped give the lip balm “staying power.” It’s all-natural, moisturizing, soothing, and the combination of beeswax and jojoba oil keeps it on your lips longer. Sean had created the perfect lip balm!
Second Feature @MansionNYC The Mansion Restaurant Since 1945 by Owner Phil Philips and Executive Chef and Owner John Philips #1634YorkAvenue #UpperEastSide
Owners Phil Philips and John Philips, second and third generation of The Mansion Restaurant!
Peachy really loved the Broiled Salmon Salad
It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know the Philips family of The Mansion Restaurant in the absolute best part of town, the Upper East Side. In 1931, the late John Philips came to the USA from Cyprus, Greece and began The Mansion Restaurant in 1954 diagonally across 86th Street and York Avenue from where it is today. He married his waitress, Dora, a first-generation German American born in the USA in 1913 and you can meet their son Phil today! We were delighted to be greeted by Phil as soon as we arrived and we worked with his son and co-owner and Executive Chef, John Philips. Previously, they were first featured on Whom You Know in 2011 and we were thrilled to return. The commitment to quality cuisine, the friendly atmosphere and the amazing history are all huge reasons why you should go to The Mansion Restaurant.
We began with the Caesar Salad: fresh romaine well-cut joins croutons and their homemade caesar dressing correctly made with raw egg in the fine tradition of a Caesar Salad. We asked to add anchovies and they did.
We count nearly 20 Salads on their menu and this quantity really shows up all competition.
Note some places don't offer protein combinations to add to your salad.
Note some places only offer grilled chicken or shrimp.
Note some places only offer grilled chicken or shrimp.
The best places offer around four or five protein choices to add to your salad.
Looking at this menu, we count OVER A DOZEN PROTEIN CHOICES!!! Yay!
Everyone that really knows Peachy knows of her strong commitment to BEC (pig bacon, egg and cheese). But when in Rome....John tells us that the Philip (Dad, second generation) and John's (son, third generation) Favorite Breakfast Sandwich is a popular kiddo here:
With a croissant sourced from Ceci Cela bakery on Spring Street, two eggs scrambled with white cheddar fabulously rejoice with Canadian Bacon to make your day, even you Clint.
Speaking of which, The Mansion Restaurant has a strong acting resume and has appeared in two seasons of Only Murders in the Building, and Gossip Girl as well. The Burger Section is also well-populated: meet The Mansion Burger! We really liked the sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella that joined the party.
Rounding out our enchantment with the House Specialty Salads this visit, please meet the Dorean Salad above and the Broiled Salmon Salad, below. The Mansion Restaurant is patronized by they approximate 90 percent locals, and many dishes are actually named after people they know. We don't know Dorean but we agree with her signature salad choice of warm mozzarella (obviously one of our most favorite vegetables), tomato, outstandingly delicious roasted peppers, pesto and fresh basil. This red base really sets it apart and it achieves the different without being ridiculous. Many places overemphasize trends and being different and in the course of doing so, sacrifice quality. Not here.
The Broiled Salmon of 12oz sourced from the North Atlantic and grilled to a perfect medium perches upon uberfresh mixed greens and we were thrilled with the combination and quality. Vegetables are sourced daily here we are told.
Of course, they listened to Ms. Pretty Picky and put the dressing on the side.
Triple Decker Clubs are gorgeously assembled and we chose the Egg Salad (across the board, their eggs are terrific) and Bacon (of course, from a pig) on Panne Casa bread. You can tell that they use the very best Hellmann's and they added just a little more for Peachy and it's perfection with the Mariah cured bacon which is most flavorful and not at all smoky. We are very big fans of Fish and Chips given our Irish and English background both genetically and residentially and John's Fish and Chips are truly spectacular. Every two days North Atlantic Haddock arrives to revel in fish fry flour batter which is lighter and fresher and of course it like everything else on the menu is made to order. There are around 200 menu items.
Open from 6am to midnight seven days a week where you can have anything from the menu at any time, The Mansion Restaurant has been located at 1634 York Avenue at East 86th since the 1950's and we really like all their patriotism too. 109 seats are inside while 60 are outside, and 20 to 50 menu item specials change four times a year. They do use many local purveyors.
Finally, the Spinach Pie boasts a lot of fantastic spinach and has a 10/90 Ricotta/Feta ratio. We thought the dill, onions and scallions sauteed in Greek Olive Oil were a tremendous addition.
It's the founder John Philips's Cyprian recipe and we are sure he is smiling down proudly today upstairs hanging out with our pal Ed maybe at the counter up there.
Finally, the super competitive The Mansion Restaurant has a Sautee Section that also puts the competition to shame in quantity with around 18 choices. Decisive Peachy chose something she doesn't see anywhere else: Chicken Michelle. Michelle lives upstairs. Semolina pasta is a revelation in cream sauce teaming up with a perfect ratio of scallions and mushrooms and sauteed chicken breast.
The Mansion Restaurant impressed us on our second visit and we look forward to seeing what they do next! Our X followers should note especially that they are on this, X is something ALL restaurants should be on!
#NHLPeachy @NHL 2025-26 NHL Season Begins Tuesday, Oct. 7 with Opening Night Tripleheader on ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports
The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today the 2025-26 regular season will open on Tuesday, Oct. 7 with a tripleheader broadcast exclusively on ESPN in the U.S., and on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada.
At 5 p.m. ET, the Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Prior to the game, Florida will raise its second championship banner at Amerant Bank Arena.
Action continues at 8 p.m. ET, when the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the New York Rangers in a Metropolitan Division matchup at Madison Square Garden.
Then, at 10:30 p.m. ET, the Colorado Avalanche will visit the Los Angeles Kings in a Western Conference matchup at Crypto.com Arena.
The complete 2025-26 NHL regular-season schedule is set to be announced on Wednesday, July 16, at 1 p.m. ET. In addition, at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, NHL Network will air a one-hour special edition of NHL Tonight covering the schedule release, which will be hosted by Jamison Coyle, Mike Rupp and E.J. Hradek. The special edition programming will also stream on NHL.com. NHL Network will continue to break down the schedule during its regularly scheduled NHL Tonight show at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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Friday, July 11, 2025
#NewYorkNotes @RecordingAcad Recording Academy Invites Nearly 3,600 Music Creators And Industry Professionals To Join Its Membership
RECORDING ACADEMY® INVITES NEARLY 3,600 MUSIC CREATORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO JOIN ITS MEMBERSHIP
The Recording Academy® extended its annual membership invitations to nearly 3,600 established music professionals spanning diverse backgrounds, genres and disciplines, underscoring the Academy’s commitment to recruiting qualified members from across the music landscape. This year’s 2025 class of invitees is 49 percent women, 56 percent People of Color and 60 percent under the age of 40. The invitations extended today offer each potential new member an opportunity to power the Recording Academy’s mission of cultivating the well-being of the music community, celebrating artistic excellence in the recording arts, advocating for human creators’ rights, and more.
“For today’s music creators, GRAMMY® membership opens up an incredible set of opportunities,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “Not only do voting members get the chance to honor their peers with GRAMMY nominations and awards, Academy members get access to hands-on experience, skill development to advance their careers, exposure to peers and mentors in the music industry and be part of an organization shaping the future of music.”
Celebrating receiving an invitation today to become new Recording Academy members include Addison Rae, Grupo Firme, Joey Bada$$, KATSEYE, Mariah The Scientist, and Nikki Glaser, expressing their excitement of their new journey ahead:Addison Rae: “It is a huge honor to join the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs 2025 New Member Class. I am so lucky to be surrounded by talent and poise that inspires me to create fearlessly and help encourage others to do so as well. Thank you for this incredible opportunity!”
Joey Bada$$: “Being invited to join the Recording Academy is a true honor and a powerful acknowledgment of the work I ’ve put into my craft. It’ s more than just recognition, it’s an opportunity to have a voice in shaping the future of music and to stand alongside the artists and creators I respect most. I’m proud to represent not just myself, but the culture and community that raised me.”
KATSEYE: “We’re so honored to be part of the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs 2025 New Member Class! It’s exciting to stand alongside such inspiring artists and be part of a community that truly champions music, artistry, and diversity.”
Mariah The Scientist: “Honored to be part of the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Membership Class. I’ve always made music from a real place — honest, vulnerable, mine. To be invited into a space that uplifts artists like me is a full-circle moment. Grateful to be seen, and ready to stand for the future of music.”
Nikki Glaser: “I am beyond thrilled to say I am in the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs 2025 New Member Class. I screamed when I found out. This is the greatest thing the GRAMMYs have given me since the half of Benson Boone’s tuxedo I kept after last year’s show. I couldn’t be more honored to join this incredible roster of creatives and actually get to play a part in rewarding my favorite music and performers. This is a role I’m going to take very seriously and as a comedian, it’ll be nice to finally have one thing I do in earnest.”See here for additional invitee quotes.
New members have the opportunity to participate in many of the Academy’s initiatives such as drive meaningful DEI progress and impact through the DREAM Initiative, advocate and recognize the creators behind the music through federal and state Advocacy efforts , engage in programming with the Producers & Engineers Wing® and Songwriters & Composers Wing , support their peers across the Academy’s 12 Chapter cities, and more. Recording Academy Voting Members — made up of artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers active in the music industry — are eligible to vote for the GRAMMY Awards®, ultimately determining the outcomes on Music’s Biggest Night® and shaping music history.
Invitations must be formally accepted for invitees to become Recording Academy members. To participate in the Online Entry Process (OEP) for the upcoming GRAMMY Awards, invitees must accept by July 31. Through OEP, members can submit recordings, music videos and other eligible content for GRAMMY® Award consideration. For 68th GRAMMY Awards® key dates, visit here.
To see the 2024 Membership Report highlighting the Academy’s 2024 New Membership class and overall membership body, visit here. To see how the Academy’s membership supports its members and broader music community year-round through the Academy’s networks and professional resources, visit the 2024 GRAMMY Impact Report .
For more information on the Academy’s membership* process and requirements, visit here.
*GRAMMY U® is the third type of Academy membership and follows a distinct application process. Visit here for more info.
about the recording academy
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards — music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
For more information about the GRAMMY Awards and the Recording Academy, please visit GRAMMY.com and RecordingAcademy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on X, "like" Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
#PeachysPetPals #Rexy #Dinosaur at #StuartWeitzman #Coach #FifthAvenue #Manhattan #NewYork
Grok AI tells us:
The Coach House flagship, opened in 2016, features a 12-foot sculpture of a dinosaur named Rexy, designed by artist Billie Achilleos and constructed entirely from Coach bags and proprietary hardware. This sculpture is part of the store’s architectural elements, intended to celebrate Coach’s New York heritage and 75-year history of craftsmanship. It serves as a striking visual centerpiece in the store’s atrium, reflecting the brand’s creative and innovative approach to luxury design.
The Rexy sculpture is a prominent feature at the Coach House flagship store, located at 685 Fifth Avenue and 54th Street, New York City, part of the Coach brand under Tapestry, Inc. Here are the key details about the sculpture:Design and Artist: Rexy is a 12-foot-tall sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex, created by British artist Billie Achilleos. It is constructed entirely from Coach leather bags and proprietary hardware, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
Purpose and Symbolism: The sculpture serves as a bold, creative centerpiece in the store’s atrium, celebrating Coach’s 75-year history (as of the store’s opening in 2016) and its New York heritage. Rexy reflects the brand’s playful yet sophisticated approach to luxury, blending art with fashion.
Construction: The use of Coach bags and hardware to form the dinosaur highlights the brand’s expertise in leatherwork and design innovation. Each component was carefully assembled to mimic the T. rex’s form, making it both a functional art piece and a tribute to the brand’s materials.
Location in Store: Positioned in the atrium of the Coach House, a 20,000-square-foot, five-story flagship designed by Stuart Vevers and William Sofield, Rexy is a focal point visible to visitors entering the store. The store’s modern design, with elements like a blackened steel staircase and mid-century furniture, complements the sculpture’s striking presence.
Cultural Impact: Rexy has become an iconic element of the Coach House, often noted in descriptions of the store’s architecture and brand identity. It aligns with Coach’s efforts to merge heritage with contemporary creativity, as seen in other store features like custom furniture and a glove leather-clad elevator.
Context: The Coach House, opened in December 2016, is adjacent to the Stuart Weitzman boutique, also at 685 Fifth Avenue, which may cause confusion about the sculpture’s location. However, Rexy is exclusive to the Coach store and not part of Stuart Weitzman’s displays.
Peachy Deegan tells you:
The Dinosaur is fun to meet!
#InauguralReview #Sesamo by #ExecutiveChef #NikitaLevitan and #SabrinaGao #Asian #Italian #764TenthAvenue at 52nd Street #HellsKitchen
Opened in 2022, Sesamo is a Hell's Kitchen standout initially because of the highly creative husband and wife team of Executive Chef Nikita Levitan, a native of Russia and Sabrina Gao, a native of China. It's fun to note they met on the Dine dating app in New York they tell us, so that truly evidences their passion for the culinary world. They have created a menu of Asian Italian combinations that absolutely will challenge your appetite and make you think of pairings you would have never thought of before. They have the academic smarts to back it up: Nikita tells us he has a degree in Information Architecture (IT) and Sabrina has a Masters in Economics from Tufts. We do not believe you need to go to Culinary School to be a great successful restaurant but we do believe no matter what you do, you ought to have the absolute best education possible in whatever field you like. Education matters.
Of what we tried, we liked the Charred Octopus the best best by far. There it is smiling at you!
There are currently two salad choices on the menu, both renditions of freshness. We would to see more salad choices in quantity. What is that nuage blanc readers might say to Mademoiselle Peachy....those are rice clouds, which we have never had before and we bet you haven't either. If you are looking to capitalize on inventiveness in dining, Sesamo is the place for you. The Caesar salad comes dressed and the dressing is correct with the raw egg we are looking for. It's formal name is Miso Caesar Salad with Little Gem Lettuce and Parmesan, and SESAME SEEDS. Sesamo means Sesame in Italian. So, open sesame and start eating. The Fennel Salad comes dressed but we absolutely requested it on the side as well as the candied nuts which are walnuts in brown sugar. We liked the green apples which danced with endive, pomegranate and parmesan. There are no protein options to add to the salads.
All avid readers know that Peachy likes Burrata. Likes is an understatement. The Summer Burrata here is super fresh sourced from DiPalo's on Grand Street and as you can see, has a lot going on. Sesamo is extremely intentional with each and every aspect of their dishes and they have put a lot of thought into each: they do not allow for modifications. Of course, as one might surmise, we liked the white peaches the most and the red plums were also spectacular. Heirloom tomatoes rounded out the party wonderfully. There is a yuzu honey sauce, thai basil, peanuts and toasted sourdough too.
The burrata is delivered every day, seven days a week.
We absolutely adored the purple potato and more people should be showcasing this fabulously flavored brilliantly beaconing vegetable. We of course prefer one piece of octopus proclaiming its quality rather than having it cut up and it is also a visual triumph this way. The octopus parties with Peruvian paneo pepper, boiled four times. Red cabbage powder, cumin and paprika also come to the party.
We loved the pappardelle with spinach and wild mushrooms, parmesan cream and crispy garlic. All elements were in perfect proportion to each other and you should absolutely order this. Cacio E Pepe also boasted phenomenal flavor and had perfectly al dente bucatini rejoicing with szechuan peppercorns, pecorino romano, and fabulous shaved black truffles.
If you are a vegan and not a Deegan, you will welcome the heartiness inside the lovely cast iron presentation of Vegan Truffle Mushroom Lasagna which is an amalgamation of pomodoro, wild mushroom, vegan mozzarella (absolutely different from regular-see what you think) and truffles.
You have never had a Chicken Parm like this before.
It is Tempura Chicken Parmesean, which means Korean Fried (fried, not breaded), double dipped.
The Tempura itself is one unbroken piece around the delicious moist chicken and spectacular mozzarella.
The Angus Strip Loin Steak was medium rare as ordered and comes to you cut already. A carnivorous staple of a New York menu, we believe this would have wide appeal to diners and is terrific with wild mushrooms, arugula and bordelaise. Purple and yellow fingerling potatoes rounded it out quite nicely.
Sesamo impressed us on our first visit: go check out one of their 65 seats.
We look forward to seeing what they do next.
They change their menu every month they are so competitive!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
#SportyPeachy #ChicagoPeachy @TheMessiExperience The Messi Experience Officially Launches in Chicago
Launching this month, "The Messi Experience World Tour" celebrates Leo Messi's journey from Rosario, Argentina, his birthplace and the city where he first developed his legendary talent, to global football dominance.
The Messi Experience World Tour has officially landed in Chicago, marking the start of its highly anticipated U.S. run. The immersive exhibition opens to the public on Friday, July 4, inviting fans to explore Messi's journey through October 2025 in Logan Square.
Produced by Ryve & Aone Agency & PRIMO Entertainment, the Chicago stop offers an immersive tribute to Messi's impact on the game, brought to life through interactive technology, visual design, and interactive features.
"This project has always been about more than soccer. It's about creativity, dedication, and the power of connection," said Sebastian Diericx de ten Hamme, Leading Partner at Ryve & Aone Agency and a lead voice behind The Messi Experience. "To open this U.S. tour in Chicago with the support of its rich artistic culture, and to see the energy from fans here, is incredibly rewarding."
The Messi Experience Chicago expansion and launch was made possible through the support of key champions and community collaborators, including PACO Collective and Chicago Fire, who were instrumental in bringing this experience to life.
The exhibition includes a specially commissioned Messi Mural by pioneering Chicago graffiti artist Miguel Aguilar (aka Kane One), created exclusively for the Chicago stop. Designed as both a tribute to Messi's personal path and a reflection of the city's street art tradition, the mural is part of a broader commitment to supporting Chicago's creative community and celebrating local voices through public art.
"Messi's story is one of resilience and impact, and that's something I see in the communities I paint for," said Miguel Aguilar. "Bringing that to life through graffiti in this space feels like a full-circle moment."
Tickets are on sale now at www.themessiexperience.com/chicago. Limited-edition merchandise is available for purchase onsite and online, with all proceeds from mural-themed items directly benefiting the Graffiti Institute, supporting local youth through street art education.
The experience is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, with the last tour beginning at 9 PM and doors closing at 10:30 PM. We encourage visitors to check the website for the latest hours and availability. The exhibition is located at 2367 W. Logan Blvd.
Follow @TheMessiExperience on Instagram and Facebook for live updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community programming announcements
ABOUT RYVE & AONE AGENCY:
Ryve & Aone Agency is a FIFA-licensed sports management firm specializing in player representation, transfers, and sponsorships. With over 20 years of experience, we have facilitated deals with top clubs like Real Madrid, Boca Juniors, and River Plate, as well as partnerships with national teams across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Our expertise spans scouting, contract negotiations, and brand sponsorships with companies like Samsung and Betsson, ensuring athletes maximize their careers on and off the field.
ABOUT PRIMO ENTERTAINMENT:
Primo Entertainment is a leading entertainment company in the United States and Latin America that works with major artists as well as the most recognized formats and exhibitions in the world. Headquartered in Miami, Primo has offices throughout Central and South America. Since its inception, Primo has worked with major international musical artists such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Enrique Iglesias, Cirque Du Soleil, among many others. Primo has also produced and promoted international exhibitions such as Beyond Van Gogh, Beyond Monet, Frida Kahlo, The Life of an Icon and Space Adventure.
For more information, visit www.primo-entertainment.com and follow @primo.entertainment.
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#BigAppleBusiness #FrancePeachy 26th Edition Global Family Office Investment Summit Held in Cannes Under the Patronage of Cannes Mayor H.E. David Lisnard
The 26th Edition Global Family Office Investment Summit, held under the Patronage of H.E. David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, concluded this week at the JW Marriott Hotel on the French Riviera. Centered around the theme "Connecting Minds & Creating the Future," the Summit welcomed over 200+ family offices, private investors, royal families, and visionary entrepreneurs from across the globe.
Pictured left to right: Julie Giachero, Directorate of Protocol and International Development, Office of the Mayor of Cannes; Anthony Ritossa, Founder of the Global Family Office Investment Summit Series; Cannes Deputy Mayor Thomas de Pariente; Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman of Al Hayat Group, Kingdom of Bahrain. (PRNewsfoto/Ritossa Family Office)
Pictured left to right: Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman of Al Hayat Group, Kingdom of Bahrain; Wendy Craft, CEO, Elle Family Office; Rosemary Sagar, Principal & CIO, Sagar Family Office; Pranav Jyoti, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of MIRAI Capital Global. (PRNewsfoto/Ritossa Family Office)
Summit Host Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman of Al Hayat Group, Kingdom of Bahrain, opened the event with a gracious welcome and powerful opening remarks that set a tone of unity, vision and purpose. He then introduced Cannes Deputy Mayor Thomas de Pariente, whose inspiring Welcome Address energized the room. The momentum continued with an Opening Keynote by Alan Smithson, Founder of Unlimited Awesome, who challenged family offices to lead the charge in shaping the future of AI, education, and clean energy.
"Several entrepreneurs have already received investor funding commitments and strategic support, which underscores the Summit Series' reputation as a powerful platform for capital deployment and collaboration," said Hadi Al Alawi.
"Our Summits are always popular with forward-thinking leaders who are dedicated to uncovering groundbreaking investment opportunities. Together, we are dedicated to setting the stage for growth and success for generations ahead," said Anthony Ritossa, Founder of the Global Family Office Investment Summit Series.
"What an amazing experience. The setting, fellow family offices and the content were fantastic!" said Wendy Craft, CEO, Elle Family Office.
Gordon Einstein, founder of CryptoLaw partners, served as the Summit's Master of Ceremonies. Gordon attended the event with his wife Iryna and infant son Joseph. "These Summits always provide huge value for the speakers and participants. I love that they seamlessly join solid investment insight, current family office trends, a view on future technology, and audience interaction. I also applaud Anthony and Hadi on their selecting Cannes as the venue. This was a breath of fresh air."
Attendees engaged in lively fireside chats and panel discussions covering a wide range of timely topics such as:Artificial Intelligence & Web3 Innovation
Sustainable Infrastructure & Renewable Energy
Healthcare, Biotechnology & Longevity
Philanthropy, Family Legacy & Governance
Real Estate, Private Equity & Global Markets
Cross-border co-investment opportunities
The evolving digital asset and crypto landscape
Breakthroughs in healthcare, biotech, and longevity
Purpose-driven philanthropy and impact investing
A rare look inside the operations of iconic family offices
The Summit also highlighted the growing role of women and next-generation leaders in shaping global investment priorities. Influential speakers such as Katie Hilborn, Sofia Romanoff, Rosemary Sagar, Wendy Craft and Aria Oh led conversations on empowering women, advancing inclusion, and redefining the future of purpose-driven capitalism.
In a special ceremony, Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to distinguished leaders:H.E. David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes (Special thanks to Deputy Mayor Thomas de Pariente for accepting the award on the Mayor's behalf)
Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman of Al Hayat Group, Kingdom of Bahrain
Wendy Craft, CEO, Elle Family Office
Rosemary Sagar, Principal & CIO, Sagar Family Office
Ziad Atrissi, JW Marriott Executive
Anthony Ritossa, Global Family Office Investment Summit Series Founder
Following the success in Cannes, the Global Family Office Investment Summit Series will continue with upcoming events in Miami, Dubai and also back to Cannes - further reinforcing its commitment to global collaboration, sustainability, and investor leadership.
To request an invitation to future events, email info@gfois.com.
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#BigAppleBusiness @CharlesSchwab Americans Say It Takes More Money to Be Financially Comfortable Now Than It Did a Year Ago According to Schwab Survey
Achieving financial comfort and wealth are more attainable for those who identify as savers, investors, and planners
Americans believe it takes $839,000 to be “financially comfortable,” according to Charles Schwab’s 2025 Modern Wealth Survey, an annual survey that examines Americans’ perspectives on saving, spending, investing, and wealth. This is up from $778,000 reported last year, but down from the $1 million Americans cited in 2023. This year’s Modern Wealth Survey also reveals that Americans now think it takes an average of $2.3 million to be considered “wealthy,” which is a slight drop year over year but is consistent with the five-year trend.
Year
Average net worth it takes to be “wealthy”
Average net worth it takes to be “financially comfortable”
2025
$2.3 million
$839,000
2024
$2.5 million
$778,000
2023
$2.2 million
$1,000,000
2022
$2.2 million
$775,000
2021
$1.9 million
$624,000
While the dollar amount to be considered wealthy has remained relatively consistent over the last several years, Americans still say that the bar to achieve monetary wealth feels like it is increasing. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of survey respondents say it feels like it takes more money to be wealthy today when compared with last year, and they cite the impact of inflation (73%), a worsened economy (62%), and higher taxes (48%) as the top reasons. Forty-three percent of survey respondents cite higher interest rates and the impact on borrowing as a reason it takes more money to achieve wealth.
“The concept of wealth can feel distant, abstract, or even aspirational, while financial comfort is something people might see as more tangible and associated with the everyday realities they’re facing right now,” said Rob Williams, CFP ®, managing director of financial planning at Charles Schwab. “It can be hard to navigate these concepts side by side in the form of short- and long-term financial goals. But both are important when it comes to understanding and managing your full financial life.”
Wealth is about more than money
Americans define wealth as more than just money. When asked what it means to be wealthy, people place equal value on happiness as they do financial success. Physical health, mental health, and strong personal relationships are also seen as key components of wealth.
Factors that contribute most to Americans’ personal definition of wealth
All
My happiness
45%
The amount of money I have
44%
My physical health
37%
My mental health
32%
The quality of my relationships with people
24%
When it comes to happiness and wellbeing, the survey finds many Americans feel rich. Eight in 10 respondents feel wealthy when it comes to the quality of their relationships (83%), their happiness (83%), and the amount of free time they have (81%).
Factors that contribute to Americans’ happiness and wellbeing
Very or somewhat wealthy
The quality of my relationships with people
83%
My happiness
83%
The amount of time I have
81%
My mental health
79%
My physical health
79%
My accomplishments
78%
My life experiences
78%
My material possessions
63%
The amount of money I have
49%
Youthful optimism and action
Consistently with previous years of the study, Gen Z sets the lowest threshold for what it takes to be financially comfortable. Younger people are also more optimistic they’re on the right track – 43% of Gen Z respondents and 42% of Millennials believe they’ll achieve wealth (or already have), versus 33% of Gen X and 20% of Boomers who say the same.
Average net worth it takes to be “financially comfortable”
2022
2023
2024
2025
Gen Z
$462K
$630K
$406K
$329K
Millennials
$695K
$1.1M
$725K
$847K
Gen X
$894K
$1.0M
$873K
$783K
Boomers
$811K
$848K
$780K
$943K
The survey also finds that Gen Z and Millennials are the most likely among the generations to have documented their financial goals in a formal plan.
All
Gen Z
Millennials
Gen X
Boomers
I’ve determined my financial goals and have documented them in a formal plan
31%
39%
36%
27%
26%
I’ve thought a bit about my financial goals but still need to document them in a formal plan
36%
43%
39%
37%
29%
I don’t have a financial plan of any kind
33%
18%
25%
36%
45%
“It’s encouraging to see that young people recognize the value of planning,” said Williams. “Having a written financial plan not only helps people define what wealth means to them but also gives them a roadmap to get there. Especially in uncertain times, planning can help turn aspiration into action.”
Financial comfort and wealth feel more attainable for savers, investors, and planners
The survey shows that most Americans believe financial comfort and wealth are achievable, but for many, hitting those goals can feel like a stretch.
Nearly half (48%) of Americans surveyed say they are either already financially comfortable or are on track to be. A quarter (25%) say achieving financial comfort is possible but will require life changes.
In terms of achieving wealth, a third (35%) of Americans think they are either on track or already wealthy while a quarter (26%) think they can get there but say it would require significant changes to their lifestyle.
Across the board, achieving financial comfort and wealth are significantly more attainable for people who identify as savers, investors, and planners.
All
Savers
Investors
Planners
Already financially comfortable
20%
31%
31%
39%
On track to be financially comfortable
28%
39%
38%
35%
Maybe can achieve financial comfort but will need to make changes to my life
25%
19%
19%
17%
All
Savers
Investors
Planners
Already wealthy
11%
17%
17%
25%
On track to be wealthy
24%
33%
34%
36%
Maybe can achieve wealth but will need to make changes to my life
26%
26%
25%
19%
About the Modern Wealth Survey
The online survey was conducted by Logica Research from April 24, 2025, to May 23, 2025, among a national sample of 2,000 Americans aged 21 to 75. An additional 200 Gen Z Americans completed the study. Quotas were set to balance the national sample on key demographic variables. Detailed results can be found here.
Disclosures
The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion are subject to changes without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic, and geopolitical conditions.
Data herein is obtained from what are considered reliable sources; however, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.
Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
About Charles Schwab
The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is a leading provider of financial services, with 37.4 million active brokerage accounts, 5.6 million workplace plan participant accounts, 2.1 million banking accounts, and $10.35 trillion in client assets as of May 31, 2025. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC, https://www.sipc.org), and its affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent, fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services. Its primary banking subsidiary, Charles Schwab Bank, SSB (member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender), provides banking and lending services and products.
More information is available at https://www.aboutschwab.com.
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