Washington, D.C, 20th December 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Jonathan Franklin is a Washington based journalist whose reporting on missing persons cases has helped surface a long standing imbalance in American news coverage. Through his work at NPR, Franklin has examined how race, visibility, and newsroom decision making influence which disappearances receive sustained attention and which fade quickly from public view.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are reported missing in the United States. News coverage plays a measurable role in shaping public awareness and search momentum. Franklin’s reporting focuses on this early window, when attention determines urgency and silence compounds uncertainty for families.

Franklin’s work frequently intersects with the issues addressed by the Black and Missing Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about missing persons of color. His reporting has highlighted cases and trends often overlooked by national media while maintaining a clear separation between journalism and advocacy. The focus stays on facts, patterns, and lived experience.

Rather than centering individual tragedy as spectacle, Franklin examines systems. He looks at how cases enter editorial pipelines, how language choices frame urgency, and how assumptions about audience interest shape coverage decisions. His reporting asks why some families must fight for basic recognition while others receive immediate saturation.

In interviews, families described weeks of unanswered calls and emails before any coverage appeared. Some learned quickly which details editors wanted and which details were ignored. Franklin documented these accounts carefully, treating family members as primary sources rather than emotional color.

His reporting pairs personal testimony with data. Franklin examined research analyzing thousands of missing persons stories across television, radio, print, and digital outlets. The findings show consistent disparities tied to race and gender. Early coverage correlates with sustained attention. Absence of coverage often signals stalled interest.

Franklin presented this information without accusation. He allowed newsroom leaders and journalists to explain constraints and habits. He also allowed families to explain consequences. The tension between those perspectives drives his reporting.

This approach reflects Franklin’s graduate training at Georgetown University, where he earned a master’s degree in journalism with a broadcast and digital emphasis. His work favors structure and clarity. Sentences stay short. Claims stay narrow. Sources remain visible.

Colleagues describe Franklin as methodical in the field. He records interviews carefully. He checks language. He follows stories beyond their initial release. Missing persons coverage rarely resolves quickly, and Franklin’s reporting reflects that reality.

His NPR reporting on missing persons and media attention gaps has circulated widely. Advocacy groups, journalism educators, and researchers have cited his work in discussions about newsroom equity and ethical coverage. Franklin does not frame his role as corrective. He frames it as descriptive. He documents what coverage choices produce.

“Media attention does not guarantee answers,” Franklin said. “But the absence of attention almost always guarantees isolation. Families feel that difference immediately.”

Franklin’s earlier reporting covered public safety, race, and national crises. He reported on the COVID 19 pandemic’s impact on Black communities, protests following the murder of George Floyd, the 2020 presidential election, and January 6. These beats shaped how he approaches stories rooted in institutional response and public consequence.

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Franklin holds undergraduate degrees from Wofford College in English and Digital Media and African and African American Studies. His academic background informs how he approaches stories involving race without collapsing complexity into slogans.

His experience at NPR and earlier work at WUSA9 positioned him to report national stories through a local lens. Missing persons cases exist at that intersection. They involve families, law enforcement, journalists, and the public. Franklin traces those connections with restraint.

Franklin’s reporting emphasizes what happens after headlines move on. Follow up matters. Families remain. Systems continue. His work reflects an understanding that journalism shapes outcomes not only through what is published, but through what is ignored.

By documenting disparities rather than reacting to viral moments, Franklin contributes to a deeper understanding of how coverage affects search efforts and public response. His reporting asks readers and listeners to consider a difficult question. Who receives attention when someone disappears, and why.

Jonathan Franklin continues to report from the field, behind a microphone, and on camera. His work reflects a belief that careful reporting, done consistently, can expose patterns hiding in plain sight.

Virginia, US, 20th December 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Nicole Bazemore, a baker with a business operations background, is bridging the gap between creative cooking and structured process. Her instructional work focuses on helping home cooks reach consistent results by using clear, repeatable systems rooted in practical testing.

Unlike many in the baking world who center content on aesthetics or trends, Nicole emphasizes function. Her recipes and workshops are designed for home environments, with attention to the conditions and tools most cooks already have. She breaks down techniques into manageable parts, offering not only what to do but why it works.

“For most people, baking success isn’t about inspiration. It’s about control,” she says. “When someone understands hydration, timing, and structure, they stop guessing and start building confidence.”

Turning Operations into Instruction

Before she taught baking, Nicole worked in retail and event operations. Her job required managing tight timelines, coordinating moving parts, and building processes that could be repeated by different teams. When she began adapting family recipes to local ingredients, she brought that same mindset into the kitchen.

The result is a baking philosophy rooted in structure. Nicole doesn’t rely on vague cues like “until it feels right.” She teaches measurable indicators: weight, temperature, timing, and response. She’s known for her plain-spoken instruction style and attention to detail.

This approach stands out in a crowded field. Where many creators chase complexity or aesthetics, Nicole simplifies. Her work appeals to people who want to understand why their sourdough collapses or why their pie crust shrinks. And she provides solutions that work.

Documented Testing and Adaptation

Every recipe she shares has been tested multiple times under different conditions. That includes changing flours, room temperatures, equipment, and proofing durations. If a method breaks down, she documents it. If it holds up, she refines it further.

She began by reworking family breads using different types of regional flour. Then she expanded into laminated pastries, enriched doughs, and seasonal desserts. Over time, she built a library of tested techniques that work across various environments.

Nicole’s materials often include substitution guidelines, allowing home cooks to work with what’s available. She teaches how to adapt hydration for fresh vs. aged flour, how to use sour cream in place of buttermilk, and how to swap dairy entirely without compromising structure.

“This is about flexibility,” Nicole explains. “You don’t need perfect conditions to bake well. You need to understand the variables. Then you can work with them.”

Education-First, Always

Nicole’s workshops are structured like short courses. Each session includes a plan, a list of expected outcomes, and follow-up resources. She offers in-person instruction, small group classes, and digital resources for independent learners.

Rather than one-off demos or recipe reels, her sessions follow learning progressions. Students start with dough development, then move to shaping, then fermentation, and finally baking and storage. Each phase reinforces the next.

She also uses real-time error correction as a teaching tool. If a dough tears during shaping or overproof, she walks through why it happened and what to do differently next time.

Her most popular classes include:

• “Structure Before Style: How to Control Dough Behavior”

• “Three Variables That Affect Every Bake (And How to Adjust)”

• “Why Recipes Fail: Testing, Timing, and the Limits of Substitution”

Each one focuses on building skill through understanding, not memorization.

Local Roots, Broad Appeal

While based in Virginia, Nicole’s audience extends beyond state lines. Her practical approach appeals to bakers in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Many of her students join remotely or access her written resources from other regions.

Still, her location shapes her work. Local markets and small farms often influence her ingredient choices. She teaches how regional flour affects hydration, how climate alters fermentation, and how to shift baking schedules based on humidity.

She also works with local organizations, helping coordinate community bakes, library classes, and school-based food literacy programs. Her partnerships include farmers’ market groups, food co-ops, and educational nonprofits.

“Baking is community work. When people feel confident in their kitchen, they bring more to the table—literally,” Nicole says.

An Advocate for Steady Practice

Through all of her work, Nicole maintains one clear message: consistency comes from systems, not inspiration. She encourages home cooks to take notes, track results, and view failure as feedback.

Her instructional materials emphasize measured timelines, batch notes, and technique logs. She even provides printable tracking sheets that help bakers record what flour was used, how long a dough rested, and what temperature the room held overnight.

Her upcoming series will focus on long-term habit formation for home baking: how to build routines around prep, how to store ingredients properly, and how to adjust recipes without starting over.

As Nicole Bazemore continues to grow her platform, she stays focused on one goal: helping regular people bake well, every time.

“Good baking doesn’t require guesswork. It takes planning, observation, and a little patience,” she says. “And anyone can learn that.”

Virginia, US, 20th December 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Nicole Bazemore is a baker and small business professional known for clear instruction and dependable results. Her work focuses on practical baking techniques built for real kitchens. She teaches home cooks how to repeat outcomes through preparation, notes, and steady practice.

Her approach treats baking as a system. Each step has a purpose. Each ingredient serves a function. She avoids trends and shortcuts. She favors methods people can repeat week after week. This mindset shapes her recipes, workshops, and written work.

Nicole’s professional background sits outside the kitchen. She spent years in retail operations and event coordination. That experience trained her to plan carefully, communicate clearly, and build processes that hold up under pressure. She carried those skills into baking. Recipes receive structured testing. Instructions follow a logical sequence. Measurements stay precise. The goal stays simple. Reduce guesswork.

She began baking by revisiting family bread recipes. Local flour behaved differently than expected. Hydration needed adjustment. Fermentation times shifted. Instead of forcing outcomes, she documented changes. She tracked results. Over time, she built a framework for adapting recipes without losing structure. That framework now anchors her teaching.

Her instruction emphasizes fundamentals. Dough handling. Fermentation timing. Mixing order. Temperature control. These elements determine texture and flavor more than novelty ingredients. Nicole breaks each concept into clear steps. She explains why changes matter. She encourages bakers to take notes and repeat processes until results stabilize.

Nicole designs her work for beginners and experienced home cooks alike. New bakers gain confidence through structure. Experienced cooks gain tools for refinement. She avoids jargon. She uses plain language. She shows how small adjustments affect outcomes without adding complexity.

Beyond recipes, Nicole focuses on instruction design. She plans lessons with pacing in mind. Each session builds skill gradually. Demonstrations stay focused. Participants leave with techniques they can apply immediately. Her workshops favor practice over performance.

She also writes about food culture through a practical lens. She highlights how ingredients behave. She documents sourcing decisions. She connects technique to place without romanticizing outcomes. Her writing centers on how people cook day to day.

Nicole’s work appeals to cooks who value reliability. People who want bread to rise the same way twice. People who want pastries to bake evenly. People who want systems instead of surprises. Her method shows that consistency comes from attention and repetition.

Nicole Bazemore continues to develop recipes, teach workshops, and publish instructional material. Her focus stays fixed on clarity. Baking works best when the process makes sense. She builds her work around that belief.

Rocklin, California, 20th December 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As digital advertising platforms evolve and privacy rules tighten, ecommerce brands face a growing gap between their marketing activity and what they can confidently measure. Brandon Hilleary, a digital marketing strategist and ecommerce growth consultant, works with brands in the $2 million to $50 million revenue range to bridge that gap using server-side tracking and first-party data.

Server-side tracking has become essential in environments where browser-based pixels are increasingly unreliable. Legacy tracking methods struggle with blocked cookies, inconsistent event firing, and patchy attribution across devices. Hilleary’s approach helps brands bypass those surface-level issues by moving event capture from browsers to servers. This adjustment stabilizes the data flow between ecommerce websites and advertising platforms, especially for Meta and Google.

Rather than positioning this method as a cure-all, Hilleary frames it as part of a broader system for improving reliability. The goal is not perfect accuracy. The goal is directionally correct data that teams can act on with confidence. Server-side tracking ensures that high-value events—like purchases, form submissions, and subscriptions—are recorded consistently, regardless of browser settings or user consent mechanisms.

First-party data is the other half of the equation. Brands are rapidly losing access to third-party signals, which means the value of data collected directly from site visitors and customers continues to rise. Hilleary helps brands set up systems that turn this data into something practical: real customer behavior, mapped to marketing results.

His work emphasizes the difference between collecting data and using it. Most brands already store large volumes of information in their ecommerce platforms, CRMs, and email tools. What they often lack is a defined structure for connecting this information to advertising performance. Hilleary builds frameworks that combine platform reporting with backend revenue figures to create a unified view of marketing efficiency.

This unified view supports multiple outcomes. Media buyers gain clarity around what channels contribute to conversions. Founders see patterns across campaigns, not isolated spikes. Teams reduce overreaction to daily swings in data and shift toward measured review cycles—weekly, biweekly, or monthly—depending on spend levels and business seasonality.

A core tenet of Hilleary’s system is regular audit and maintenance. Tracking is not a one-time task. As sites change, tools update, and platform rules shift, measurement systems need upkeep. Brands that skip this step risk building their strategies on broken foundations. Instead of chasing short-term optimization tactics, Hilleary’s clients spend time building infrastructure that holds up over time.

His process is intentionally restrained. Fewer metrics, clearer definitions, and shared documentation prevent confusion and reduce internal friction. For growth-stage brands managing large ad budgets, this kind of operational discipline often becomes the difference between predictable scale and performance volatility.

Rather than introducing complexity, Hilleary removes it. Tracking improvements are kept lean. Data pipelines are structured around business questions. Reporting focuses on insight rather than volume.

For founders and marketing leads who are overwhelmed by attribution changes or tech stack bloat, the message is simple: clarity is more valuable than precision. When teams can trust their numbers and know how to interpret them, they move faster – and with fewer mistakes.

• Digital advertising strategist urges brands to treat scaling as a systems challenge, not a budget increase.

Rocklin, California, 20th December 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, For many ecommerce companies, scaling paid media seems straightforward: spend more, earn more. But for Brandon Hilleary, a digital marketer and ecommerce growth consultant with over a decade of experience, that mindset leads to instability and missed targets.

“Scaling isn’t the reward for a good month,” Hilleary says. “It’s a structural shift that affects every part of the business. If your operations, data, and creative systems aren’t prepared, increasing ad spend doesn’t multiply growth—it multiplies inefficiency.”

Hilleary works with direct-to-consumer brands earning between $1 million and $20 million annually. His consultancy focuses on paid acquisition across Meta, TikTok, and Google, with a strong emphasis on testing infrastructure, cross-channel reporting, and sustainable media scaling. His perspective challenges the fast-scaling culture many brands fall into—often with consequences.

The Risks of Premature Scaling

According to Hilleary, brands frequently misinterpret short-term performance spikes as signals of readiness. But temporary wins often mask deeper operational weaknesses.

“When you scale before your system can carry the load, it’s like putting a roof on a house with no foundation,” he says. “The results might look impressive in the dashboard for a week or two. Then returns decline, margins collapse, or logistics bottleneck. Recovery costs more than waiting.”

He outlines five failure points that commonly emerge when brands scale too soon:

• Creative fatigue from narrow variation and under-tested angles
  

• Tracking breakdowns due to poor server-side setup or platform attribution gaps
  

• Margin erosion as CACs rise with broader audience targeting
  

• Operational bottlenecks in inventory, fulfillment, or customer support
  

• Leadership overreaction driven by volatile data and unclear attribution
  

His message is simple: scaling exposes everything.

How to Know You’re Ready to Scale

Rather than chasing momentum, Hilleary encourages clients to follow a readiness checklist. He uses five core criteria:

1. Creative systems are built to generate and test new angles weekly.
   

2. Tracking is stable, server-side if possible, and consistently monitored.
   

3. Margins hold up under increased CAC and blended efficiency is modeled.
   

4. Ops teams confirm capacity for increased volume across all touchpoints.
   

5. Leaders understand the data and use it to ask better strategic questions.
   

“If you can’t clearly explain how your revenue is generated, you’re not ready to scale it,” he says.

He believes readiness isn’t about having perfect data, but about having reliable systems and clear documentation of what’s working. Teams that track tests, measure results by cohort or contribution margin, and know their failure points are better positioned for long-term growth.

The Stepwise Scaling Strategy

At the heart of Hilleary’s approach is what he calls “stepwise scaling”—a controlled, test-driven method of increasing ad spend in small increments. Each step includes:

• A forecast
  

• A test window (usually 7–14 days)
  

• A pause to evaluate
  

• A decision to stabilize or proceed
  

“You scale in steps, not leaps,” he explains. “If $20K works, don’t jump to $100K. Go to $25K, validate, then $30K. It’s about sensitivity to change.”

This method allows brands to spot fatigue early, identify which audiences remain responsive, and avoid misattributing gains to temporary anomalies.

Building Systems That Can Hold

Hilleary frames scale as a systems problem, not a spending opportunity. His work often begins by auditing a client’s creative pipeline, campaign structure, and attribution stack before any budget increase is considered.

“Scaling is rarely a media issue. It’s a systems issue,” he says. “If your internal communication is unclear, your ad tests go undocumented, or your reporting changes week to week, you’re building on sand.”

He emphasizes institutional memory—recording what has been tested, what failed, and why. This documentation prevents repeating failed angles and gives teams a baseline for iteration.

“Most media teams waste money not because they’re reckless, but because they forget,” Hilleary adds. “A brand that documents everything can scale with half the stress.”

Quotes from Clients and Peers

Clients who have adopted Hilleary’s methodology note the difference in stability and clarity.

“Brandon helped us see that scaling wasn’t about spending more—it was about thinking differently,” said one DTC founder in the outdoor apparel space. “Once we slowed down and focused on readiness, everything improved. Our CPA stabilized, our creative lasted longer, and we finally understood what was actually working.”

Another performance lead added, “He doesn’t tell you what you want to hear. He tells you what your system needs to function under pressure. That’s the advice that lasts.”

Why This Matters in 2025

With rising ad costs, new privacy rules, and attribution volatility, brands are under more pressure than ever to make spend efficient. Hilleary sees scale as a risk—one that only pays off if every part of the business is structurally sound.

“Everyone wants to grow fast,” he says. “But the brands that win are the ones that grow correctly.”

For brands ready to scale with intention, Hilleary’s strategy offers a blueprint that balances growth with durability. It’s not about chasing the biggest number. It’s about building a system that works when the numbers get big.

Book signings at Ralphs and Fry’s bring story time to the shopping aisle.

Los Angeles, California, United States, 20th Dec 2025 — Former barista turned children’s and adult fiction author Ruth Drabkin is bringing her books back to where it all began — the grocery store. The Los Angeles-based writer will kick off her Grocery Store Book Tour at the Ralphs on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, where she once worked as a barista, before visiting other Ralphs locations throughout Southern California and Fry’s stores in Phoenix, Arizona.

Drabkin’s tour celebrates her popular picture books — Go Ruthie Goes to the Grocery Store, Go Ruthie Goes to London, Freddy the Red Beddy, and Max’s Diner — with live story times, author meet-and-greets, and book signings right in the aisles.

“It feels full circle,” says Drabkin. “I used to serve coffee here — now I get to share stories with families in the same space. Grocery stores are where community happens every day, and I wanted to make reading part of that magic.”

Each stop on the tour will feature: Interactive story time sessions for children, book signings and photo opportunities with the author, and free bookmarks and produce stickers.

Drabkin’s Go Ruthie Goes to the Grocery Store has become a favorite among parents and educators for its fun take on everyday learning, while her other titles continue to blend humor, heart, and adventure in relatable ways for young readers.

The Ralphs Book Tour will continue through the holiday season, offering a family-friendly outing that celebrates reading, imagination, and community — right between the produce and bakery aisles.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ruth Drabkin is a Los Angeles-based author whose children’s books inspire curiosity, compassion, and imagination. A former barista turned storyteller, Drabkin transforms everyday places — from grocery stores to diners — into adventures filled with heart and humor. Her works include Go Ruthie Goes to the Grocery Store! Go Ruthie Goes to London, Freddy the Red Beddy, and Max’s Diner. Ruth’s books are available on Amazon. Learn more at www.ruthdrabkin.com.

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Los Angeles, CA, United States, 19th Dec 2025 — Avio Coach Craft, one of the first Tesla Approved Body Shops in Los Angeles, continues to set the benchmark in factory-authorized Tesla repair. Located in the heart of West LA, the family-owned facility delivers precision repairs and white-glove service to Tesla drivers across Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the West Los Angeles region.

As a Tesla Certified Body Shop since 2015, Avio Coach Craft is equipped with Tesla-approved tools, aluminum welding stations, and high-voltage safety training to restore Model S, Model X, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles to factory standards. With a legacy dating back to 1989, the shop’s expertise in luxury and electric vehicles ensures clients receive both technical mastery and personalized care.

“Our history with Tesla goes back to the Roadster days,” said Michael Piombetti, Operations Manager at Avio Coach Craft. “We’re not just certified, we helped pioneer Tesla repair standards from the beginning. Tesla owners come to us because we combine that deep experience with precision execution.”

The Tesla services offered at Avio Coach Craft include:

Tesla Collision Repair – From cosmetic touch-ups to full-frame restorations, each repair is performed using Tesla OEM parts and verified through the Tesla Tracker portal.

Tesla Structural Repair – Frame straightening, aluminum panel welding, and computerized measurements ensure structural accuracy and factory safety.

Paintwork & Refinishing – Color-matched finishes using Tesla’s approved paint systems for a seamless, factory-grade result.

Scratch, Dent & Cosmetic Repair – Expert removal of surface imperfections, door dings, and minor blemishes using refined techniques that preserve your Tesla’s original finish and design integrity.

Bumper & Fender Repair – OEM procedures followed for replacement and refinishing, all tracked and approved via Tesla’s repair system.

Glass & Trim Replacement – Windshield, side window, and roof glass replacements performed to Tesla ADAS calibration requirements.

Tesla clients also benefit from concierge-style amenities including claim support, pick-up and delivery, and transparent communication throughout the repair process.

With decades of experience and a reputation for discretion and excellence, Avio Coach Craft remains the Tesla collision repair center of choice for discerning electric vehicle owners in LA.

For more information or to schedule a Tesla repair estimate, visit https://aviocoachcraft.com/tesla-approved-body-shop/ or search “Avio Coach Craft” on Google.

About Avio Coach Craft
Avio Coach Craft is a premier collision repair center in Los Angeles, California, specializing in luxury, exotic, and electric vehicles. Certified by Tesla, Lucid, and Ferrari, the shop delivers OEM-certified repairs with unmatched craftsmanship and a boutique customer experience. With over 30 years of experience, the team serves clients across West LA from Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, Culver City, Westwood and beyond with precision repairs and a commitment to excellence.

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Keystone Clinic & Surgery (Keystone Medical) is sharing practical guidance to help employers, employment agents, and newly arrived workers complete required medical examinations with fewer delays and repeat visits.

Singapore, 20th Dec 2025 — Keystone Clinic & Surgery (Keystone Medical) is sharing practical guidance to help employers, employment agents, and newly arrived workers complete required medical examinations with fewer delays and repeat visits. A Medical check up for work permit is often routine, but avoidable issues such as missing documents, unclear test steps, or mismatched particulars can create unnecessary bottlenecks.

As a community Health screening clinic, Keystone Medical aims to improve clarity around what is required on the day, what the examination is designed to assess, and how results are handled. Keystone Medical also noted that it supports eligible Singapore Citizens under CHAS subsidies for covered primary care services, while clarifying that CHAS eligibility and benefits are separate from Work Permit medical examination requirements.

Why Timely Completion Matters

Work Permit medical examinations are part of a process meant to confirm a worker is fit to work and to screen for specific infectious diseases. Employers are responsible for ensuring that medical requirements are completed within the required timeframe. When scheduling is tight and large groups arrive at once, delays are more likely to occur if paperwork and identity checks are not handled early.

Timely completion helps employers meet administrative timelines and helps workers begin work and settle in with fewer disruptions. It also reduces the risk of repeat visits due to incomplete forms or missed steps.

What The Examination Is Intended To Cover

The Work Permit medical examination is designed to screen for key infectious diseases and to include a general fitness-to-work assessment. The standard process commonly includes registration and identity verification, a clinical review by a Singapore-registered doctor, and tests that may include blood tests, urine tests, and chest imaging, depending on the required form and the worker’s category.

Because the required form and test steps matter, employers and agents should confirm the correct documents and test pathway before workers arrive. Clear instructions reduce confusion for workers who may be navigating a new environment, new transport routes, and unfamiliar clinic procedures.

Where Delays Usually Happen

Keystone Medical observes that most delays are administrative rather than medical. Common issues include:

• Mismatch between a worker’s particulars and the details recorded on forms
• Missing pages or incomplete sections of required forms
• Workers arriving without the required travel document for identification
• Unclear expectations about whether and where chest imaging will be completed
• Clustered appointments for multiple workers within a short time window

These issues can lead to rescheduling, repeat visits, or extended waiting time.

Practical Steps Keystone Medical Recommends

Keystone Medical recommends five steps employers and agents can apply consistently.

First, confirm which onboarding pathway applies and plan the medical appointment early within the required window.

Second, verify identity details before the visit. Ensure the worker brings the correct travel document and that names and document numbers match the required forms.

Third, clarify the testing pathway in advance. Employers and agents should confirm what tests are required and whether chest imaging will be done onsite or at a partner radiology centre.

Fourth, stagger appointments for multiple arrivals. Spreading visits across several days reduces congestion and lowers the risk of missed slots.

Fifth, provide workers with a short checklist in an appropriate language. A one-page guide that explains what to bring, what will happen step-by-step, and how results are handled can prevent misunderstandings.

Communication And Worker Experience

Keystone Medical emphasises that compliance processes work best when they are clear, respectful, and easy to follow. Workers may feel anxious when they do not know why tests are required or what will happen during the visit. This can be reduced through simple explanations and consistent clinic workflows.

A helpful principle is to focus on listening and clarity at each stage of the visit. As stated on Keystone’s doctor profile page:

“Dr Quek actively listens to her patients and their loved ones, encouraging them to express their concerns and questions.”

This approach supports smoother visits by reducing confusion, improving cooperation during testing, and lowering the likelihood of repeated queries after the appointment.

About Keystone Medical

Keystone Clinic & Surgery provides primary care services in Singapore, including medical examinations and preventive care. Services include general practice, health screening, and corporate medical examinations across multiple clinic locations.

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• Leader in residential sale leasebacks urges homeowners and leaders to rethink “trapped equity” and build tools that put people first

New York, US, 20th December 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Entrepreneur and advisor Jarred Kessler is calling for a national reset in how Americans think about home equity, financial tools, and community investment. Drawing on his experience building a residential sale leaseback platform and advising companies across finance and technology, Kessler is urging homeowners, policymakers, and business leaders to focus on solutions that give people options instead of more debt.

“Earlier in my career, success was simple. Hit the number, grow the book, lead the league table,” said Kessler. “After the work we did with homeowners, I started to see success in terms of options. If a family has more choices than they did before they met you, that is success.”

The Problem of Trapped Equity

For many households, a home is their largest asset. In the United States, millions of families have most of their wealth tied up in home equity, while at the same time many do not have enough savings to handle a basic emergency. When medical bills, job loss, or rising costs hit, homeowners often face a narrow set of choices: take on more debt, sell and move, or fall behind.

Kessler saw this gap up close while leading the residential sale leaseback company he founded and ran for nearly nine years. The company gave homeowners a way to sell their home, unlock equity, and stay in place as renters, rather than being forced into a rushed sale or high risk loan.

“What pushed me forward was how often I heard the same story,” Kessler explained. “People had equity but were under pressure. They did not want to sell and move. They did not want more debt. They wanted flexibility.”

Under his leadership, the platform grew from a concept into a national operation. It set legal precedents around sale leasebacks, completed acquisitions, raised significant capital, and earned industry recognition from HousingWire, Inman, PropTech Breakthrough, and Inc Magazine. The company also reached hundreds of families who needed another path in moments of stress.

“The reality is that too many homeowners are being left behind or driven deeper into debt by legacy financial solutions,” said Kessler. “The risk of not trying something new was larger than the risk of building a new model.”

Putting People Back at the Center of Finance

Kessler’s call to action is shaped by a career that began on Wall Street. At Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Cantor Fitzgerald, he managed large portfolios and led teams, at one point overseeing a global equities business with a balance sheet over one billion dollars and a staff of hundreds.

“The lesson is that systems break when you forget the human on the other side,” he said. “During the credit crisis, you could feel the real cost of those charts. Jobs, homes, and retirement plans were tied to the decisions we made. That awareness stayed with me.”

Today, through Momentum Advisors JBK, Good Group Global, and Mindora.io, Kessler continues to apply that lesson. He helps companies restructure, scale, and manage crises while asking a simple test of every plan: does this help real people in a clear way.

“When I work with a client, I push them to ask, ‘Who lives inside this spreadsheet,’” Kessler noted. “The best strategies respect both the data and the people behind it.”

Why This Matters Now

Economic shocks, rising interest rates, and uneven wage growth have put pressure on homeowners, renters, and local communities. Many families feel squeezed between high housing costs and limited savings. At the same time, neighborhoods facing disinvestment struggle with vacant properties, low quality housing, and fewer opportunities.

Kessler believes that better designed financial tools can help on both fronts. Models that give homeowners flexible ways to use equity, along with programs that turn distressed assets into workforce housing, can reduce stress for families and strengthen communities at the same time.

He has put this belief into action by co founding and advising Rebuilding the Fort and Rehab Warriors, a not for profit that works with banks, municipalities, and institutions to revitalize neighborhoods while creating high earning roles for military veterans in development and construction.

“When you see a veteran move from uncertainty into a skilled career, or a run down block start to turn around, you remember what all the strategy decks are for,” Kessler said. “It is about real neighborhoods and real people.”

What Homeowners and Communities Can Do

Kessler’s message is not only directed at institutions. He wants everyday people to understand their own power and options. Instead of waiting for a crisis, he encourages homeowners to take simple, proactive steps now.

“Most careers and most financial journeys are a series of experiments,” he said. “You do not need a perfect plan. You need better information and the courage to ask hard questions.”

He recommends that homeowners and community members:

• Map their equity and risk: Know how much equity you have, what your monthly costs are, and how long you could cover them in a disruption.

• Learn all the tools, not just loans: Explore options like sale leasebacks, shared equity, and other models that may fit your situation better than traditional debt.

• Challenge providers to be clear: Ask banks, platforms, and advisors to explain products in plain language. If you do not understand the downside, do not sign.

• Talk about money early and often: Share lessons with family, friends, and neighbors. Many people feel alone in financial stress. Honest conversations can surface options and reduce shame.

• Support local and veteran focused programs: Back efforts that turn vacant or distressed properties into safe, stable housing while creating real careers, especially for veterans and underserved groups.

“The most important thing people can do is not wait until they are out of options,” Kessler said. “Ask questions before there is a fire. Look for partners who treat you as a person, not just a file.”

A Call for Human Centered Innovation

Kessler is asking leaders across finance, real estate, and technology to build products that serve this new standard. That means tools that unlock trapped potential in homes, careers, and communities without pushing people into deeper risk. It also means teaching the next generation to see success as more than a number on a screen.

“Many people think success is a straight line,” he said. “In reality, the most valuable skills come from the messy middle. The same is true for systems. We need the courage to update models that no longer work for real life.”

For Jarred Kessler, the path forward is clear. See the hidden value inside people and places. Build structures that support it. Measure success by the choices and stability people gain, not just by short term returns.

“If we can give families more control over their path, and give communities more tools to grow, that is the kind of impact that lasts,” he said. “That is the work worth doing.”

About Jarred Kessler

Jarred Kessler is an entrepreneur and advisor based in New York City who works at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. He is the founder and former CEO of a national residential sale leaseback company and now leads Momentum Advisors JBK, Good Group Global, and Mindora.io, with a focus on unlocking trapped equity and building human centered financial tools. Through his teaching and nonprofit work, including Rebuilding the Fort and Rehab Warriors, he helps homeowners, veterans, and communities gain more stable and flexible futures.