"She Really Wanted To Be Carol Burnett" with Bill 'Breeze' Frascino

When Breeze got teased at school because he didn't look Italian enough, his mother would say, "Next time tell them you're 'FBI'-Full Blooded Italian!   Maryann or mom as Breeze  referred to her, used humor regularly to handle all kinds of situations, including difficult coworkers and clients where she was an executive secretary for 40 years.

When Maryann was younger, she wanted to be Carol Burnett.  Always a positive attitude, she advised her son to 'smell the roses, laugh a lot and don't take things too seriously. But more importantly, she wanted her son to be a man of honor.

Maryann also loved to hang out with young people. She felt that they keep you young.

As per his mother's recommendation, she insisted 'Billy' write thank you notes to those he encountered, whether business, friend or family, who helped him out. To this day, he's still writing thank you notes. He attributes his decades of success in broadcast advertising in part to his mom's recommendations and advice.  And yes, Bill sent me a note thanking me for the opportunity to share stories of his mother.

After 30+ years, it was  great to catch my former coworker from WPLT FM, Plattsburgh, NY.

"Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers and the roles they play in our lives. And my guests answer the question, 'are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother'? You'll be amazed at what the responses are.

"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal relationships with their mother.

Some of my guests include Baritone Singer Christopheren Nomura, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Tim Wacker, Activist Kim Miller, Freighter Sea Captain Terry Viscount, Film Production Manager Peg Robinson, Professor of Writing Montclair State University Dr. Bridget Brown, Tammy Steckler, attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter Mark Heingartner, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Maryellen Valyo Cole and Roger Evens, Property Manager in New Jersey and so many more talented and insightful women and men.

I've worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. I've interviewed so many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.

A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created my logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".

Check out my website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/

Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantillo

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