Your Passion Is Waiting For Your Courage To Catch Up with Maya Fricic - #121

The Donna Drake Show

Donna attends the Issa Trust Foundation “For The Children” Charity Gala in New York City. The Issa Trust Foundation was established in 2005 by Couples Resorts as a nonprofit organization. The mission of the Foundation is to provide a system of prevention, health promotion and education, community health improvement and other services to promote well-being and development for the people of Jamaica.
The Foundation strives to provide an environment conducive to the educational needs of children in collaboration with other community resources. Together, through educational and professional programs, we will work with, and advocate for families to provide a safe, nurturing and permanent home for children. Donna talks with Kevin Paul Issa, Chairman of the Issa Trust Fundation, Diane Pollard, President-CEO of the Issa Trust Foundation, Cat Coore, singer, Kumar “Bent” Fyah, singer, Patricia Allen, aka “Lady Allen wife of Sir Patrick Linton Allen, Gramps Morgan, Singer, Juliet, Holness, Jamaica House of Representatives, Alexandra Chong, Chris Young, Ricky Pinela and Heather Cameron.

Donna talks with Michael Guasta, Owner of Pure Sugar Inc. Pure Sugar Inc., where incredible artistry and delectable creations are brought to life by owner and Certified Pastry Chef Michael Guasta. Since graduating from The Culinary Academy of Long Island in 2003, Michael has honed his craft at upscale bakeries, hotels, country clubs, and restaurants. His expertise and "Think Outside of the Box" approach allow him to transform your vision into a delectable masterpiece that will be the highlight of any event.

Donna sits down and talks to Luisa LaCorte, Owner of My Happy Place Boutique. My Happy Place Boutique was opened on August 25, 2023. Prior to opening her unique boutique, Luisa Cavallo-LaCorte was a special education teacher’s assistant for thirteen years working in the Elwood and Hauppauge school districts. Luisa had a vision to create an exceptional experience for her customers. Making others feel beautiful and confident at affordable prices is her mission.

Donna chats with Allison Roth and Andrea Anton, Owners of For The Love of Pilates an Upscale pilates boutique offering pilates reformer sessions for both groups and individuals.

Donna sits down and talks to Maya Fricic, Author of Show Me A Snowflake. Maya Friscic-Geiger was bitten by the writing bug during her teenage years. After watching her mother work tirelessly on her own book, she took that same fire and passion to create one of her own. Having been an educator for 31 years, the greater part of my teaching career at P. S. 60 in Woodhaven Queens with a large percentage of Spanish speakers, inspired the idea for a dual language book. She hopes her past, present, and future students, as well as her two sons, will enjoy Show Me a Snowflake. She has plans for new work to come with a main character created as a tribute to her father who worked for the United Nations. She hopes to recount travels far and near in her future writings.