Work on your Holiday Spirit

This week during the taping of the weekly WHAT''S HAPPENING, I noted that the holiday season is finally here. The weather is cooler, breezier and much more enjoyable. But the theme is shifting to the subject matters that seem to matter the most. It seems as though the Thanksgiving holiday is focused on eating lots of food and joining the shopping madness of Black Friday. That's kinda sad. I would much rather consider hanging out with family, chilling with the old folks and playing with the kids this time around.
The commercialization of the Thanksgiving week is over the top but we can find ways to enjoy the Holidays and make it memorable.

1. Don’t drink your fill

Be careful not to let one or two drinks turn to five or six like it would in college: Drinking can turn a good day into a bad one. Have control, and be responsible.

3. Get Fresh Air & Exercise

You need to spend a little time to get a little cardio each day. Take a walk, or if you can, go for a short run. Every little bit helps, especially when you are going to be knocking down plates of food day after day.

4. Be Thankful

Take the time to share thanksgiving cheers with your friends, family, clients and associates. After all, the holiday season is a great time to improve relationships.

5. Have Fun

It’s not about lists, worries, or anxieties in the end. It’s Thanksgiving. Have the extra piece of pie. Nap. Mix some whiskey with apple cider. Enjoy. It’s one of the prime joys in life to just decompress and to re-center yourself fully.

LMG Hosts Multi-Cultural Achievers Awards Reception

The 10th Annual Multi-Cultural Achievers Awards Reception (MAAR) at the Miami International Auto Show recognized a talented group of film actors, business leaders and General Motors last Saturday, November 10th. The MAAR event was launched ten years ago by Tony and Woodie Lesesne to introduce Miami’s entertainment community to the leaders in government, business and the auto industry. After the event, attendees were treated to the traditional tour of the dazzling auto show displays

The 2012 MAAR award recipients are (first row) Roosevelt Bradley, Entrepreneur Champion Award, Carlos Latour (representing GM); Kandy Gomez, Actor, Breakout Achievement Award; Patti Arias, (CAMACOL), Entertainment Advocate Award, Dr. Venessa Walker, Community Service Leadership; Kevin Walton, Actor, Advocate Award,  “We are proud and grateful to each recipient for their support, accomplishments and industry excellence said Tony Lesesne, co-founder of the event.  "People like Roosevelt Bradley are unsung heroes in our community who are getting things done behind the scenes" said Lesesne. We are, like so many others, proud and grateful.

Woodie Lesesne (left) joins award recipient Roosevelt Bradley (center) and Tony Lesesne

The awards event also served as a launch for the new LMG web TV network (www.lesesnemediagroup.com) which houses five new video channels including IN FOCUS Magazine TV channel that replaces the IN FOCUS Magazine print publication. Other channels include the AutoFOCUS TV channel and shows covering entertainment, art, politics and culture. 

LMG was selected in 2009 as Florida’s Minority Business of the Year, and most recently recognized as the the 2012 Producers of the year by CAMACOL (Latin American Chambers of Commerce). Lesesne Media Group is an innovative South Florida-based film, web and multi-media production studio which produces LMG Films, LMG TV, and LMG Events. LMG is recognized as a multi-media pioneer for its delivery of IN FOCUS Magazine, as well as its breakthrough web programming, documentary, independent feature and short films. LMG has produced commercials, governmental videos and corporate branding productions.