HELP! Nobody Told Me

Jasmine Shapiro & Shannon Johnson

Welcome to "HELP! Nobody Told Me..." where we navigate life's transitions with heart and humor. Learn with hosts Jasmine Shapiro and Shannon Johnson, Chicagoland REALTORS® and Senior Real Estate Specialists® with BHHSChicago. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate at different stages of life with an eye on your future, guided by our team including Mindy Leonard, SOS- Super Organized Spaces, a home organizer, and Jordan Kagan, The Man of Silver, specializing in sterling silver, precious metals, coins and watches.

In each episode, we'll bring you insightful interviews with various guests to help you plan for the future, whether it's your own, your parents' or anyone else in your life. From practical advice on navigating real estate transactions to discussions about the emotions that accompany change, we're here to empower and educate you on how to handle the next chapter.

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108 episodes
Updated July 29

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Aug 16, 2024 · 34 min
The NAR Settlement and How it Affects the Industry
Mark Pasquesi, president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, discusses the settlement that the National Association of Realtors has entered and how he predicts it will affect the industry. Tune in for this timely information. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Guest: Mark Pasquesi is president of brokerage for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and focuses his considerable energy and enthusiasm on agent experience and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously, Pasquesi served as vice president and managing broker for the Lake Forest, Highland Park and Libertyville offices. After leaving the practice of law in 2000, Pasquesi began a successful residential real estate career utilizing his experience as an attorney and his extensive knowledge of the Chicagoland real estate market that only a life-long resident can enjoy. An Evans Scholarship recipient, Pasquesi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the John Marshall Law School. He lives in Lake Forest with his wife Amy and their two young children. Links: https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts#Consumers Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Aug 14, 2024 · 30 min
Gun Safety For Seniors
Seniors and Gun Safety - Sara Knizhnik Why are we talking about gun safety and seniors? There are so many points that are important here. We’re not debating gun laws or the NRA. What we are talking about is how we keep seniors and the people around them safe. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Sara Knizhnik - Gun Safety Advocate Contact Info: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4799/District-18-Sara-Frederick-Knizhnik Founder and CEO of Safe Illinois, Lake County Board Member - District 18 (Elected 2022) & Chair of GVPI Implementation - Gun Violence Prevention Initiative - Lake County (IL) State's Attorney's Office. Sara served as a university-level, English-as-a-Second-Language Instructor at various universities in the Chicago area for 17 years before becoming a professional gun violence prevention (GVP) and criminal justice reform advocate in 2017. Most recently she served as the Organizer of the Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Coalition and then as Director of Community Engagement for Newtown Action Alliance (NAA), a national gun violence prevention organization founded in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Sara served as the Director of Constituent Affairs for State Representative Bob Morgan (IL-58). She also served for two years as a Vernon Township Trustee. Currently, Sara is Chair of the Lake County Violence Prevention Initiative. She believes passionately in local government and in the power of grassroots activists to build a better America. Links https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/home-and-community/safety-topics/guns/ https://www.lakecountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/76480/Free-gun-locks-flyer?bidId= https://www.lcsao.org/277/Firearms-Restraining-Order-FRO https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2092/Concealed-Carry-Act https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid/Foid https://www.lcsao.org/362/Gun-Violence-Prevention-Initiative-GVPI Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Aug 7, 2024 · 26 min
Hospice and Palliative Care, the Things you Never Knew - Advice for Seniors
Hospice and Palliative Care, the Things you Never Knew Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Guest Katie Monahan Brooks – Older Adult Advocate Email Kathryn.e.monahan@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/katiem1 With 20+ years in the healthcare industry, Katie has held several positions in the senior care field including Resident Social Service Coordinator for dual-diagnosis seniors, property manager in low-income senior housing, Marketing Director in skilled home health care, assisted in opening an inpatient psychiatric hospital, business development manager for a growing area hospice, business development director for a 501(c)3 Senior Service Agency, and Director of Sales and Marketing for a Catholic continuing care retirement community. As a believer in the importance of volunteerism, Katie has served in several volunteer leadership positions including Board Member for AgeGuide, President of the Senior Service Coalition of Lake County, Nominating Chair of Continuity of Care - Lake McHenry Chapter, founding member of the Coalition for Aging Resources & Education, Corporate Sponsorship Chair for the Lake County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Vice President of the Lake County Behavioral Health Alliance, President of Continuity of Care – Lake McHenry Chapter, and Vice President of Continuity of Care - State Board. She has also served on several professional advisory committees for both hospice and not-for-profit home health agencies. Links https://ageguide.org/ https://www.lakecountyseniorcoalition.org/ https://il-coc.org/continuity-of-care-association-illinois/about-us/ https://www.icmha.org/ https://ilaging.illinois.gov/ https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=17594&pg=entry https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/lake-county-behavioral-health-alliance/195770 https://il-hpco.org/about-us/mission-values/ Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Jul 31, 2024 · 16 min
Creating Your Legacy in Photos - Women Make Sure You're In Front Of The Camera
Diana is talking about the importance of women being brave enough to get in front of the camera. This inspiring talk will make you think twice about all the excuses you’ve used to not be in the picture. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Guest Diana Gran As a creative artist, Diana aims to create beautiful photos, the ones where the subjects are real. Where the photograph is a tool to bring out the subject’s true spirit. Her joy is in seeing her subjects let down their guard and allow themselves to just be in the moment. That moment when they feel beautiful. Empowered. Authentic. Real. Stunning. She creates beautiful, timeless and authentic images that you and your family will cherish for years to come. Email: INFO@DIANAGRANPORTRAITS.COM Website: https://dianagranportraits.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diana.gran.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianagranportraits/ Links https://dianagranportraits.com/40-over-40-womens-empowerment-series/ Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Jul 24, 2024 · 26 min
Get Your Retirement in Order - Real Estate and Estate Planning from a Lawyer
Join us to discuss important topics about powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Kendra Marderosian Kendra began her practice as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, focusing primarily in appellate argument and juvenile criminal prosecution, as well as representing state interests in abuse and neglect cases. Kendra worked with firms in Chicago and Los Angeles where she expanded her practice to include medical malpractice and representation of individuals and businesses in federal investigations and related civil litigation. In 2011, when the firm was founded, Kendra made the shift to real estate and estate planning. Kendra’s extensive litigation experience enables her to help clients in broad ways. Her combined expertise and 30 years of experience enables her to determine the most practical and cost-effective resolutions based on what is most important to her clients. She stands with her clients as a close partner to address the issues and solve the problems. kendra@mlawre.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=marderosian%20law%20llc Website: https://mlawbusiness.com/ Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Jul 17, 2024 · 14 min
How One Phone Call Can Change a Life
Shannon discusses how one phone call changed the last year and a half for her family. Are you prepared for a similar call? Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/Documents/FIELD%20OFFICES.pdf Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Jul 17, 2024 · 17 min
The Importance of Working with Seniors to Secure Their Future
This is an interview with each of our Senior Resource Team members to discuss why they work with seniors and why it is important to them. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine Website: shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com Senior Resource Team Jordan Kagan jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaganjordan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.m.kagan Website: themanofsilver.net Kendra Marderosian kendra@mlawre.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=marderosian%20law%20llc Website: https://mlawbusiness.com/ Mindy Leonard mindy@superorganizedspaces.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindy.leonard.5/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superorganizedspaces/ Website: superorganizedspaces.com Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins
Jul 17, 2024 · 1 min
Welcome to "HELP! Nobody Told Me..."
Welcome to "HELP! Nobody Told Me..." where we navigate the sandwich generation with heart and humor. Learn with hosts Jasmine Shapiro and Shannon Johnson, Chicagoland REALTORS® and Seniors Real Estate Specialists® with BHHSChicago. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate at different stages of life with an eye on your future, guided by our team including Kendra Marderosian, who’s Law practice is focused in Real Estate and Estate Planning, Mindy Leonard, SOS- Super Organized Spaces, a home organizer, and Jordan Kagan, The Man of Silver, specializing in sterling silver, precious metals, coins and watches. In each episode, we'll bring you insightful interviews with various guests to help you plan for the future, whether it's your own, your parents' or anyone else in your life. From practical advice on navigating real estate transactions to discussions about the emotions that accompany change, we're here to empower and educate you on how to handle the next chapter. Subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts and learn what you need to plan for today!