2022 MAY/ JUNE I SSUE
2022 MAY/ JUNE I SSUE
Contributors
Founder and Publisher Debbie Allen Co-Publisher & Head of Sales AFLOAT USA
RICHARD LEWIN Richard’s experience with
photography began with 30 years of running a camera specialty store called Jaydee Camera Exchange in Midtown Manhattan. When the store closed for good, Richard decided to take his own photos as a professional photographer, starting with Real Estate industry event coverage. His market area has expanded to the Hamptons, where his photojournalism is
LYNN ROSEN-BRIGHT Lynn spends time on both coasts where she channels her love of the ocean to bring marketing magic as Editor of AFLOAT USA. With over thirty years in theater and television, and refining brands for every industry under the sun, Lynn brings her life experiences together in her latest work, DM Butler Inspirations. You can find her @dm.butler on Instagram.
Joanna Froschl Editor-in-Chief Lynn Rosen-Bright Contributing Writers Sarah Azzara Tia Greene Richard Lewin Erin Bishop Rosen
Nicole Teitler Gianna Volpe Contributing Photographers Andrew Agcaoili Mary Blank Nicole Castillo Eco Photo Explorers Phil Gallagher Chloe Giffkins Noel Hendrickson Vichaya Kiatying-Angsulee Robin Lee Richard Lewin
published in a variety of online and print outlets.
TIA GREENE Tia is the passionate soul behind Savour TV and Liebe PR, a boutique agency that offers a welcoming and celebratory space for diverse clients of literature, culinary destinations, wineries, breweries, travel, art, and retail. Tia finds joy in spending time with the love of her life and family, traveling internationally, and serving as a mentor to young women. Visit liebepr.com.
AJ Orellana Ryan Moore Jennifer Stenglein Ryan Streveler Dai Mar Tamarack Michael Versandi
GIANNA VOLPE Gianna is an award-winning, multi-platform reporter, covering issues affecting the twin forks for over a decade. She is host of “The Heart of The East End,” morning show on Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, 88.3 WLIW-FM, streaming online at WLIW.org/radio. @giannavolpewliw, @heartoftheeastend
NICOLE TEITLER Nicole grew up on the shores of Long Island. An award-winning writer, her trademark, Nikki On The Daily®, has become synonymous with community and brand driven storytelling. When she doesn’t have a book or coffee in hand, Nicole can be found hiking, kayaking, or scavenging vintage shops. Email her at NTeitler@gmail.com. All handles: @NikkiOnTheDaily
Gianna Volpe WESTEND61 Doug Young
@2madison_fender Cover Photography Cover: Andrew Agcaoili Back Cover: Ryan Streveler Copy Editor
Tammy Dill-Flores Creative Directors Debbie Allen Lynn Rosen-Bright Sales Sheldon Kawer
Russel Loch Andrea Ross Bridget Lehman Production and Printing Gregg Ward Hartley Press Distribution Maria Reininger Digital Advertising Virtual DBS Special Advisor Jenny Princer, Esq. For advertising inquiries, please contact joanna@clipmediagroup.com @afloatusa afloatusa.com • clipmediagroup.com ©Clip Media Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
SARAH AZZARA Sarah Azzara holds multiple degrees in the humanities and currently teaches writing at Stony Brook University. A writer, songwriter, visual artist, and award-winning poet, her work has appeared in multiple publications including The Southampton Review , The Santa Ana River Review , The GW Review , and POST:Stranger . When not teaching, tenting, or rocking out with her band Miss Vicious, Ms. Azzara resides in New York, where she takes care of an array of animals both human and otherwise.
ERIN BISHOP ROSEN Erin is an award-winning TV writer, screenwriter, copywriter, and creative consultant. After raising two entertaining humans, she spends her time writing, biking to the beach, and learning to surf.
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