Lauren Simone Blogs

Lauren Simone Pubs in paper, on radio, and social media

Lauren Simone Pubs in paper, on radio, and social media

Closing out the year, Lauren Simone Publishing House made the front page of The Hartford News. We were featured for being one of the small businesses at the Winterfair showcase in Hartford. Below is a picture of my hard copy. Click the link to save your own pdf.   Amherst Island Radio is an independent radio station showcasing local music, local business, and local events.  It is 100% volunteer-run, 100% non-profit, and 100% fun. Established in 2006 Amherst Island Radio has been serving the Kingston, Napanee and the Loyalist Township areas on 101.3 FM, and the world through the Internet...

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When in New Hampshire

When in New Hampshire

I just celebrated my birthday. My husband took me on a road trip from Connecticut to New Hampshire. He wanted to fill my wish about visiting Mount Washington. Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2 ft and the most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River. Not only is the mountain super tall, it is also notorious for its erratic weather. So to climb it, we did not hike, we took the cog rail. The Cog Railway, or simply “the Cog”—was chartered by the New Hampshire State Legislature in 1858 at the request of Sylvester Marsh (1803-1884). The...

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Lauren Simone Pubs named Audience Favorite

Lauren Simone Pubs named Audience Favorite

Girls for Technology hosted a Building for Equity accelerator and pitch competition. The competition took place Thursday, November 2021 at the Society of Hartford. Nine female entrepreneurs were chosen to participate in weekly Master Academy Sessions with Sabrina Tucker-Barret, Anthony Barret, Kim Moxie, Monisha Edwards, Vinasia Miles, Karlet Hewitt and TC Mack.  There were five judges and four prizes: $10K, $5K, 3K and 1K. It was hosted by Free from 106&Park and the music was by award winning DJ Q Boogie. The photographs were taken by the one and only, award winning Leslie from LMG Photography.  The 9 entrepreneurs went on...

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How to Start a Gratitude Journal

How to Start a Gratitude Journal

Priscilla Morgan, Author of Gratitude Journal for Kids, shares about her book to Child Life on Call listeners right in time for Thanksgiving holidays.

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How to get your IG page verified

How to get your IG page verified

Verify Your Business Account Brands should apply for a ‘verified badge’ through Instagram.  Apply for Instagram verification when your Brand is in the news and getting media attention: During a time when you've sent out press releases. Your Brand/name has been in a major publication or promotion. Instagram performs its own research about your company, so when your name is media visible - that's the time to apply. How to Apply for a Verified Instagram Badge: Go to your profile and tap ‘Menu’ in the upper right corner. Tap ‘Settings’. Tap ‘Account’, then tap ‘Request Verification’. After you've filled out...

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