"We don't see things as they are. We see things as we are."  Anais Nin

Jude was interviewed on Coach World TV this past March, 2011.

Coach World TV Interview - Part 1.mp4

Coach World TV Interview - Part 2.mp4

Coach World TV with Laurie Lawson is a popular prime time live cable TV show in Manhattan that airs on Monday nights at 8:00pm on the following channels:

Time Warner Cable TV channel 56, Fios channel 34, and Digital channel 111.

Future Events! The Fundamentals of Clout: Jude will be launching a series of educational networking and success story events aimed at the self-employed and small business owner or those just looking to reinvent their wheel. In addition, she will be facilitating mastermind-style groups for the self-employed, or those wishing to be, focusing on issues such as: making ideas happen in a new marketplace and utilizing change successfully.

Jude was invited by Ladies Who Launch to participate in the New York segment of Face to Face sponsored by British Airways. This Face of Opportunity event included a complimentary round trip flight to London's Heathrow Airport and beyond with one night's stay at the Sofitel Hotel in the fabulous terminal 5.

There were almost 300 entrepreneurs attending a networking breakfast in the BA lounge at JFK, a champagne reception upon arrival at the hotel, and a

presentation breakfast with guest speakers the next morning before the participants went on to their chosen destinations and meetings.

Jude stayed on in London for the week, one of her all-time favorite destinations, and explored the British healthcare system while discussing ways to help foreign

businesses set up their benefits in NYC.

See our profile on the British Airways website.

Photos: Jude L. Gorgopa

Featured in Nippon Airlines 15th Anniversary special addition onflight magazine.

Fraidy's Friends & Fraidy's Fund has been helping to raise money for the 'little guy' support groups in need, particularly New York City Rescued Kitties, for over a decade. Fraidy, as named by co-op building workers, was a truly wonderful red tabby who lived in a basement on the lower east side for what was probably most of his life. Jude, along with her husband Adrian, adopted Fraidy four months after losing their beloved Frankie, also adopted at 10 months from the ASPCA, to old age and illness. He was 20 or older when he passed.

Fraidy soon fell gravely ill and passed away at perhaps 10 or 11 years old after only 14 months of living like a veritable king. He loved to look out the window, especially during snow falls, and could happily sit for hours watching the world around him. He posed for Jude, with the resulting photo above, only months before he died. A very unusual boy, he left a legacy that is still to reach it's full potential.

Our dream is to make Fraidy's Friends into a 501c3 and build a financial resource, Fraidy's Fund, for children and animals, particularly the unwanted and abused. The larger it grows, the more it can help. It's amazing how one little street kitty could instill such a huge inspiration.

Click the link on the bottom of the homepage to find out how you can help, without spending a dime, and other unique and fun ways to donate time, expertise, and funds or even adopt a new fur pal.

    Photos: Jude L. Gorgopa

Ren & Stimpy, aka Killer Kowalski, on the right, and Bobo Brazil, on the left, adopted by Jude & Adrian from New York City Rescued Kitties on New Year's Eve, 2005.

Can't Get Away? Get Out & Explore NYC!

Photos of Dumbo, Brooklyn by Jude Gorgopa

There are many great old and up & coming areas in the 5 boroughs to discover and enjoy. There are urban beaches and green oases with flora and fauna abound. Wonderful architecture and little known but fabulous neighborhood cafes, bistros, and bars. Cutting-edge design, music, and art. Exit off-the-beaten path and get a fresh view of New York City living away from your usual. A subway ride to a place you've never been or haven't seen for a long while can be nothing short of enlightening and completely energizing. NYC is full of small villages and diverse niches just waiting to be found. Write your own travel guide or create your own brand. The inspiration is out there!