Westport HamletHub Team
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John Hoctor ~ Editor
JOHN HOCTOR is a native New Yorker and former staff writer with Gannett Newspaper Group, Westchester/Connecticut Business Journal, Army Times, Washington, D.C., and the Stamford, CT Advocate. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Journalism School and attended the famed Writer's Workshop. Now a resident of Westport, Connecticut, John provides local news, stories, events and more to his hometown as editor of HamletHub Local News by Locals.
Joanna Kutler~ Day Tripping & Family Outings
Joanna loves to travel near and far with her family. Born to British parents, she traveled in Europe and the US while growing up. More recently, she lived overseas with her husband and two children in Tokyo, Japan, and traveled throughout Asia. Now a resident of Ridgefield, Joanna details her suggestions for day trips and more extensive outings on the Ridgefield Hamlet Hub and on her Travily blog, www.travilyblog.com.
Olga Adler ~ Interior Design
OLGA ADLER is the principal of OLGA ADLER INTERIORS,an interior design firm in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Known for her fondness for simple forms, love of color and unique accessories, Adler has won acclaim for her refreshing approach to classic design. Her European sophistication and American sensibility shine in creations. “My approach to interior decorating is lifestyle-driven. I enjoy being able to work with my clients in a wide variety of design styles so their homes reflect their lifestyle and personal tastes, not necessarily mine,” explains Adler.
Barbara Poole ~ Business Development/Career
BARBARA POOLE is an entrepreneur and CEO of Employaid.com, a career and business development super site for corporate employees and entrepreneurs at all stages of their career. Barbara founded Employaid to bring what she knows about branding, revenue growth and marketing success to the field of career development. Since the launch of Employaid, Barbara has been quoted in Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, MSNBC/Today Show blog, the NY Post, ABC News Now, and other media outlets.
Earlier in her career Barbara left corporate HR and was Senior Consultant and Director of Business Development for MOHR Development, an international training and management consulting company. She also was National Practice Director, Revenue Improvement, for the Retailing Unit of Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. In addition, for 14 years, Barbara was president of her own firm, Poole Resources, where she worked with small businesses and Fortune 50 companies to grow company and individual performance. She has lived in Ridgefield for 15 years.
On Talk of Our Town, Barbara offers a unique and candid perspective on how work and career are affected by our current economy. She also addresses the importance of Social Media and it’s relationship to branding, job search, small business start-ups and more. Barbara loves to tackle tough issues and will be delighted to answer reader questions. Click HERE to learn more about Barbara’s company, Employaid.
Sandra Juliano ~ Real Estate
After a career as a marketing and advertising Vice President working for organizations such as Citibank, MasterCard and special projects for Coca-Cola, Sandra shifted her efforts to Real Estate. SANDRA JULIANO successfully carried her marketing and communications expertise into a thriving real estate career and with over 8 years as a licensed Realtor(R), Sandra Juliano is a seasoned real estate professional. She possesses many years of marketing experience which makes her a strong agent for sellers in that she brings proven advertising skills and personalized marketing programs to help sell your home for the best price in the quickest time frame .She can assist you with your every real estate need in Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, New Canaan, Danbury and the surrounding communities.Habla Espanol. Realtor(R) with Barbara Cleary's Realty Guild. Licensed in Connecticut.
John Barricelli ~ Sweet & Savory Recipes
JOHN BARRICELLI, a graduate of The Culinary Institute, is a third generation baker who owns & operates The SoNo Bakery & Cafe in Norwalk, Ct. John spent eight years working in production & appearing on Martha Stewart’s TV show- a natural progression to hosting his own show on PBS: Everyday Baking from Everyday Food. His new book: The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook, the Best Sweet & Savory Recipes for Every Occasion (Clarkson Potter, NY), has been named one of 2010’s “Most Exciting Food Books” by Publishers’ Weekly.
Elizabeth Thompson ~ Calendar Listings for Fairfield County
BETSY THOMPSON began "The Town Dispatch" as a hobby. Her comprehensive Fairfield County calendar is now used by residents, businesses and local government agencies in towns spanning Fairfield County. In addition, she is proprietor of Cellar XV wine market located in Ridgefield Ct.