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SoundMind, the Purpose-Driven Powerhouse Set to Address Mental Health Issues

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 7, 2021

The advent of technology and the latest developments in the field have contributed to improvements in many aspects of human life. In particular, Mobile applications have not only helped people approach and operate countless personal and professional endeavors with ease but have also played a significant role in the promotion of physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. SoundMind, an emerging powerhouse in the tech space, has made it its mission to address the growing mental health crisis that continues to plague millions of people worldwide, and its initiatives in the field have propelled this esteemed institution to the forefront.  

Founded by Brian Femminella and Travis Chen, SoundMind is a growing force within the industry and is acclaimed for its dedication to finding research-based, innovative, and accessible solutions to mental issues. Its commitment to advancing the field of mental health research and connecting that with the latest technologies that anyone can have at their palms is in line with its passion for empowering society. 

SoundMind is spearheaded by a highly-competent team consisting of students and graduates from top universities throughout the United States, including the University of Southern California, Purdue University, and Drexel University. Wielding the power of today’s technology and capitalizing on the expertise of the brilliant minds behind the company, it has developed a mobile application whose unique approach to tackling mental health is bound to elevate this purpose-driven venture to greater heights.

SoundMind has spent over two years studying, conducting, and publishing research on thanatonsonics—the relationship between sound and violence—as well as neuroplasticity, cognitive feedback, cultural competency in the mental health field, and binaural beats. The effort it has expended is to ensure that it will be able to deliver a research-backed tool that people can utilize to foster their quality of life.  

The technology that stands at the heart of this future household name allows it to create preferential audio soundscapes based on the user’s likes and dislikes. With over 30,000 sounds and songs within its library, it hopes to shorten the period of various traumatic responses experienced by mentally distressed individuals. More impressively, the SoundMind application gives users the freedom to specify any auditory triggers. Their input helps the app utilize machine learning to curate the perfect sound therapy for each user. 

On top of providing music therapy as a way to manage symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more, SoundMind has also incorporated into its app numerous brain exercises that focus on specific cognitive impairments possibly caused by a suffered trauma, such as those relating to memory, concentration, and attention. Moreover, its team of trauma-informed individuals has gone the extra mile to deliver a safe and beneficial space for any users in need. Through the Rapid Response feature, users can input emergency contacts and dial trauma or suicide hotlines quickly.

From the get-go, SoundMind has immediately created a space for itself within the industry. It has gained recognition for developing an application that is bound to help millions of people upon its release in 2021 and for its dedication toward bridging the divide between innovative technologies and underrepresented communities, including the veterans, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC. With this inclusive app, SoundMind is on its way to changing the course of mental health forever. 

Learn more about SoundMind by visiting its website. 

allitom Offers Relief Through Top-Quality CBD Products

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 7, 2021

The use of CBD to treat or manage various ailments has become a widely available option for many. But with the market flooded with different brands and providers, it can be difficult for consumers to choose the right products that fit their needs. CBD users may also be concerned with the quality of the products they purchase. Transparency and quality are of the utmost importance for health and wellness options, and allitom is a CBD provider that values these two traits.

allitom was founded by a group of individuals with backgrounds in pharmaceuticals, education, fitness, health and wellness, business, and medicine. Their training taught them to expect high-quality products and access to information, but this was lacking in the CBD industry. They found that people were often at a loss about the benefits of CBD and the different ways they can incorporate it into their daily routines.

The team at allitom gave their customers all the information they need to make smart and secure decisions regarding the CBD products they choose to purchase. All the items they offer come with clear labels that identify every ingredient that went into them. allitom derives its CBD from high quality, organic, and non-GMO American-grown hemp. All the products are third-party lab tested, verifying that they are free of pesticides, heavy metals, toxins, bacteria, yeast, and mold.

allitom focuses on providing clean ingredients and effective products. The company knows that people prefer different ways of consuming CBD, so their team has spent years perfecting their line of edibles, topicals, oils, and tinctures. They even provide products that pets can enjoy and benefit from.

With so many CBD products available today, this company wants its patrons to feel secure with their decision to purchase from allitom. Each product comes with a QR code that users can scan to view the lab testing it has undergone, along with results. Customers can also view this information at the brand’s website by typing in the product’s lot number.

CBD can be life-changing in the way of providing relief and relaxation. But it may not be accessible to those who cannot afford top-quality products. The allitom team believes in providing everyone with the option to use CBD, so they have created a financial assistance program for those who do not have the financial means to utilize their products. Discounted prices are available for individuals who can provide documents that state they receive low-income benefits. The company also gives discounts for people who submit documents stating they receive disability benefits.

allitom is on a mission to provide top quality organic CBD products to all who need them. Along with this mission, the company also gives back to the veteran community and first responders, including paid or volunteer firefighters, police, sheriffs and deputies, correctional officers, federal law enforcement officers, state troopers, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers. As a token of appreciation for the service these people have provided the country, they are eligible to purchase from allitom at discounted prices.

Wellness is essential to living a full life. CBD use can play a part in maintaining quality of life for many people. At allitom, they guarantee that the hemp-derived products they provide are clean, effective, and lab-tested.

allitom provides quality hemp-derived CBD products. For more information, you may visit their website and Facebook page.

RekMed Is Molding Future Medical Professionals Through Educational Planners Designed for Medical Field Success

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 7, 2021

The path to success in the medical field is far from an easy one. With an overwhelming amount of information to master over the years, most medical students often struggle to learn effectively and keep their notes organized. The experience becomes even more difficult for students with learning disabilities. Jennifer Grooms knows the struggle all too well. Suffering from dyslexia her whole life, her nursing school journey was filled with anxiety and panic. Still, she managed to pull through and become a successful nurse today. This time, she is on a mission to give back to the medical community by helping aspiring medical professionals succeed in their careers through RekMed. 

RekMed is a company geared toward providing the medical community with patent-pending and high-quality educational planners designed to assist in the organization and learning of medical students and professionals. The planner aims to assist students in the field of medicine and nurse practitioners, doctors, medical assistants, and all other medical professionals.

The company was established by a medical field visionary, Jennifer Grooms. She is a former emergency department nurse with 14 years of experience and was a trauma nurse for eight years who recently took a break in serving the medical field. Her experience as a nursing student was difficult on a whole different level. She had to take several medications to calm down her nerves when overwhelming anxiety would kick in during exams. But with impressive learning and organization skills, she managed to do well and finish nursing school. Years later, she would become a successful trauma and emergency department nurse. 

“It hit me one day—it’s really not about how hard the information is. It is just about how it is taught to someone and how to get it in their brain,” shares Jennifer. As a trauma and ER nurse, she mastered the craft of helping patients learn more about their diagnosis. With this experience at hand, she discovered her passion for teaching and helping others learn. “If I was able to teach them, maybe I could help my fellow nursing students learn so they don’t have to struggle like I did,” she says. This fueled her to establish RekMed and transform her vision into reality.

Today, RekMed is quickly gaining significant traction in the medical community, reaching seven figures within the first year of its inception. The company continues to successfully provide unique patent-pending educational planners and learning resources specifically designed to help students and medical professionals learn and organize their learnings. While much of its focus is on the nursing field, the company is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of several new planners for veterinary technicians, critical care nurses, paramedics, and dental professionals.

As RekMed continues to grow and expand, Jennifer Grooms hopes to manage her company on a CEO-level while serving random hospital shifts to keep her nursing skills up to date. The nurse-CEO takes pride in the fact that RekMed’s planners are making a success-driven impact in the lives of future medical professionals, paving their path toward success in the medical arena. 

Learn more about RekMed by visiting its official website.

SOS Anywhere Provides Users an Extra Layer of Personal Safety

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 6, 2021

With human trafficking on the rise by staggering numbers, the need for safety awareness is more important than ever. Over the last decade human trafficking has tripled. It is estimated that 20.9 million people are trafficked worldwide with 77 percent being women. We live in a technology era where many of our needs can be met at the click of a button. What if we could just as easily stay safe from predators? From the teenage girl leaving the grocery store alone at night to the single mom pumping gas with her child in the car or the senior who goes out for a morning jog and forgets her phone. It is easy to get distracted and often our surroundings are ignored.

SOS Anywhere is a new mobile emergency device that helps give safety, security, and peace of mind to the wearer. Without the need of a phone, SOS offers 24/7 protection everywhere you go. With the click of a button, alert up to 20 people of your exact location using any cell phone tower in the United States as well as in 213 countries. This GPS device is small, lightweight at only .88-ounce, and comfortable to wear with a silicone band. It is shock and waterproof resistant, meaning you can wear it anywhere your adventures take you.

The SOS Anywhere band medical alert system is only $3 a month with a one-time band fee of $97. SOS Anywhere is the most affordable emergency alert band on the market so you do not have to put a hefty price tag on peace of mind.

About SOS Anywhere:

SOS Anywhere’s new emergency alert band provides independence and peace of mind for thousands of seniors and their families in all 50 states. The company has dedicated its whole mission to bringing awareness in these uncertain times. 

Find our more information online at www.SOSAnywhere.com.

Billy Nolan Introducing Exclusivity into the Fragrance Industry

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 6, 2021

Billy Nolan is a businessman, entrepreneur, and the founder of All Star Motivation, a fragrance brand in the U.S. Billy started All Star Motivation on July 31st, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada, with only one goal in mind, to be the biggest and the hottest fragrance brand in the United States. And in the last ten years, the company has sold over 2 million fragrances in 5 locations. The company prides itself on the uniqueness of their fragrances, and according to Billy, no other brand does it better. In his words, the best part of building the brand is knowing their products are exclusive to their customers and clients’ love.

It was Edward de Bono who once said, “Companies that solely focus on competition will die. Only those that focus on value creation will thrive.” Therefore, when Billy was asked what makes his brand different from his competition, he said, “we aren’t in any competition. Nobody is making the kind of fragrance we have. Nobody is selling the amount of product as quickly as we are. It is just that unique. Why would you want to buy one of the 1000’s designer fragrances that everyone else is wearing? Your mom, sister, and wife all probably wear the same department store fragrance. No, thank you. All Star Motivation and our customers know All Star Motivation isn’t just a fragrance; it’s a LIFESTYLE.”

All Star Motivation targets anyone who doesn’t fit the mold on their target audience, and according to their website, they provide unique fragrances for Distinct Individuals. The brand has built a cult and eclectic following of people from every walks of life who love to smell different. Athletes from the NBA, NFL, NHL, rappers, rock stars and Boxing legends make up the client list.

Billy says exclusivity was the main reason he started All Star Motivation, a part of the fragrance industry for about nine years. He has seen the market gets flooded with essential fragrances; he decided to get creative and create something unique from what is the norm in the industry. Exclusivity allows him to control his brand, his story, which he considers priceless, and responsible for its growth.

As impressive as 2 million sales in 5 locations across the country sounds, Billy admits that this is only the tip of the iceberg because the goal for the next five years is to take All Star Motivation from obscurity to the mainstream. And this is achievable considering the number of plans and new fragrance products that the company intends to release to the public in the coming years. One such is the Boss B.I.T.C.H. (Babe In Total Control of Herself) for women, and the Grind and Shine redesign for men and women is one of the most unique fragrances ever made by All Star Motivation. The next five years are all that matters at the moment, and Billy has just one message to the public, “Don’t get left out. All Star Motivation isn’t just a fragrance. It’s a lifestyle.”

Billy’s ultimate goal is to get readers to understand that it is okay to be different and not fit the mold of what is considered normal. All Star Motivation is here to bridge that gap and provide them with fragrances that help them stand out in a crowd and dare to be different.

To keep track of All Star Motivation and their future product releases, check their website.

Keith Ross Nelson Doesn’t Let His Age Slow Him Down

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 6, 2021

Most people often take old age as a sign of slowing down. It’s true that it often comes with a feeling of resignation, but being old shouldn’t be something to be sad about. Keith Ross Nelson doubles down on old age as something humorous, so much that he uses it as fuel for his comedic performances.

As a seasoned stand-up comedian who has been in the industry for 30 years, Keith Ross Nelson has had a variety of amazing experiences in the industry. He’s had the great opportunity of performing at various prestigious venues such as cruise ships and colleges.

He is also a comedy club regular, performing at venues such as The Ice House, Ventura Comedy Club, Laughs Unlimited, Punchline, Comedy Underground, and Flappers Comedy Club, just to name a few. Keith Ross Nelson has gained some popularity not only among live audiences but also on television. He has been featured in television shows and movies such as Comedy Time, Entertainment Tonight, A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, The R.M., Mormons and Mobsters, and Electives.

With his tenure in comedy, he has gained a lot of experience and has become such a reputable name in the industry. He has appeared alongside famous Hollywood celebrities like Steve Harvey, Tim Allen, Brain Regan, Ron White, The Greg Wilson, Rich Snyder, and Larry Miller.

Keith Ross Nelson has been in the business for so long that he has grown along with the trends of comedy and humor as a whole. With 30 years of comedic experience on his belt, he has managed to keep a clean act throughout his career, even earning himself an award as one of the top-rated clean comedians in the United States.

His style of humor has been well-received among young adults. They see him as a cool, young, and hip dad that tells the best jokes. Keith Ross Nelson absolutely loves the comparison and greatly admits and owns up to it.

Keith Ross Nelson consistently grows with age. He never lets the times leave him behind, which is what makes him such a successful comedian in his own right. Nowadays, with the massive boom of social media, he has found himself joining the latest trend bringing his comedy to a wider audience. Rather than the closed spaces of a comedy club in front of a live audience, he now has the great opportunity of sharing his jokes through the internet.

His social media presence has been well-received by audiences worldwide. His Instagram account has gained over 16,000 followers, which is constantly growing to this day. Keith Ross Nelson makes it a point to inspire his audiences with his comedy and his outside life. When he’s not outside performing at live shows, he is out there performing as a successful athlete.

He has competed in various high jumping events and has managed to win second place in the High Jumping World Championship in 1998. Keith Ross Nelson also managed to become a three-time national champion for high jumping. He even broke a track record at the age of 45.

Recently earned a third-degree black belt in kung fu, further proving that he wasn’t going to let his age slow him down. Keith Ross Nelson is an inspiring man that sees the humorous things in life through his comedy. He observes the beauty of the things around him and speaks it into existence through his humor.

You can watch Not for Nothing, which Keith wrote and co-stars in, on Amazon Prime. Follow Keith Ross Nelson on Instagram, @Keithrossnelson, to know more about him and his comedy.

How Cookies N’ Kicks Become the Heart of the Sneaker Industry

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 5, 2021

The modern sneaker era began 50 years ago. Since then, many different shoe brands have risen to claim that they produce the best sneakers. At present, people can find sneakers at every price point, but people still want to invest in high-quality ones. On a mission to dominate the shoe industry for the right reasons, Cookies N’ Kicks launched last April 13, 2019, carrying the most in-demand brands like Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, and Vans. 

Being new in the shoe industry, CEO Eli Hayman has his mind clouded with a series of mixed thoughts. Despite this, he continued to open his doors to the complexities and competition that goes hand in hand with opening a shoe store. This physical store is located on Melrose Avenue. 

Cookies N’ Kicks is popular for buying and reselling carefully chosen sneakers. This growing popularity accompanies an instant escalation of its followers in different social media accounts like Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Now, the shoe industry recognizes Cookies N’ Kicks as one of the biggest stores and the most popular one on the internet. What makes Cookies N’ Kicks even more impressive is the delicious cookies they offer free of charge with every purchase. This marketing strategy is why they are making a noise in the shoe industry and the media.

A year after its inception, Cookies N’ Kicks has flourished in ways that Eli Hayman did not expect. At first, he was overwhelmed. But then he began to accept how the sneaker culture has become the heart and soul of people’s lifestyle and realized that Cookies N’ Kicks is where it needs to be. 

Although the COVID-19 outbreak has compelled many businesses to shut down, the crisis has only driven Cookies N’ Kicks to step up its game. Having tripled its previous years’ revenues in the past few months, the company has shown everyone that it is a force to be reckoned with. “Customer experience is what we prioritize above all else. I think our focus on creating a community for our customers, and social media growth is the reason why we’ve been so successful during a time where most businesses were failing,” said partner Luca Schnetzler. 

Indeed, Cookies N’ Kicks also knows how to value their people, which is one of its most vital points. The company treats every staff member like family, and gatherings are always present to strengthen the bond these people have. Businesses still thrive and expand when working together to achieve the same goals, which is evident in Cookies N’ Kicks and its management. The way Cookies N’ Kicks operates reflects the way people see it.

Cookies N’ Kicks will not only make shopping convenient in its physical store, since it also has an online store where people can choose from the available brands for sale. The online store is accessible 24/7. This method of selling helped Cookies N’ Kicks reach a global presence. People from different countries will still be able to catch a glimpse of what this merch has in store for them. 

Years from now, Eli Hayman wants Cookies N’ Kicks to revolutionize and dominate the shoe industry by making a global footprint in the media or business. He sees himself expanding Cookies N’ Kicks to cater to more people and gain more patrons. With a mindset like this, Cookies N’ Cookies will bring another era of the shoe industry to become an integral part of people’s lives and stay there for many more years. 

“Ever since I was young, I’ve always loved creating things on my own. Whether it was for art or class get-togethers, my main objective was affecting the environment that surrounded my life in a positive way,” shares Eli as he recalled his beginnings. 

To catch a glimpse of Cookies N’ Kicks, you may visit this official website. 

De’Andre Salter Unlocks Secrets to Sustainable Wealth for People of Color Through His Book “The Culture of Money”

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 5, 2021

For financial expert De’Andre Salter, one of the essential civil issues that need to be addressed today is the evident racial and economic inequality that continues to plague society at present. It is undeniable that the glaring wealth gap anchored on racial differences gives rise to deeper societal imbalances passed down from one generation to another. Due to this reality at hand, Salter came up with The Culture of Money, a book that serves as a blueprint for people of color in unlocking the secrets to sustainable wealth.

The book, The Culture of Money, goes beyond giving financial advice; it embodies several ideologies geared towards establishing sustainable black wealth and attaining financial freedom. Fueled by his relentless passion in fighting for economic empowerment and equality, De’Andre Salter guides readers in identifying negative behaviors and mindsets that ultimately hold them back from building generational wealth. “This book will change the way you think about your finances. It will help you wake up and learn how money has affected your past, is a driving force in your quality of life today, and will be the largest determinant of your future lifestyle,” explains the rising author.

Behind The Culture of Money is the visionary author, De’Andre Salter. He is one of the most celebrated entrepreneurs in the field of commercial insurance in the United States. At present, he serves as one of the leading black senior executives with over three different Fortune 100 insurance companies. He is also responsible for the establishment of the largest black-owned wholesale insurance brokerage in the country. Moreover, he is an inspirational speaker, pastor, and renowned financial expert. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Drew University and pursued a master’s degree in Theology from The King’s Seminary. Today, he is pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry and serves as the senior pastor of Impact Church in South Plainfield, New Jersey. On top of this, he is a consecrated Bishop of Administration of the Macedonia International Bible Fellowship. 

At the early age of 21, De’Andre Salter learned the difference between “making money” and “building wealth.” While the realization ended up with him declaring bankruptcy, he was determined to change his behaviors and become a better version of himself. Equipped with extensive knowledge of finance, he went on to build a stellar career as a senior vice president for three Fortune 100 insurance companies. By 30, he was already building a multi-million dollar company.

De’Andre Salter strikes the perfect balance between entrepreneurship and faith. While his life in business and the ministry has been extremely blessed, the path towards success was never easy. However, the obstacles and challenges molded him into the iconic maven he is today. Bearing this in mind, he hopes to remind readers about the striking scripture: “A righteous man passes down wealth to his children and his children’s children.”

With an unbending faith and a relentless passion for economic equality, De’Andre Salter strives to address the overwhelming racial wealth gap by building a black wealth movement founded on community-shared values. Through his latest book, The Culture of Money, he guides readers to know more, own more, and pass down more wealth. Essentially, The Culture of Money paves the way towards measurable financial healing that will last from generation to generation.

To know more about De’Andre Salter and The Culture of Money, please visit their official website.

Eblouir Group (Switzerland) Pioneers Skin Repair

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 5, 2021

The beauty industry is a highly competitive one, but it is also one of the world’s biggest industries with an estimated $532 billion worth. And within that market, the 182 major beauty companies fall under the massive umbrellas of seven huge manufacturers: L’Oreal, Jonhson & Johnson, Shiseido, Estée Lauder, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Coty.

How do brands differ from one another? Eblouir Group, a Swiss dermo-cosmetics lab based in Geneva, has been pioneering Minimalist Skin Repair since 2014. Switzerland is famous for banks, luxury, and healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Being half medical and half beauty, Eblouir Group has remained true to the “Made in Switzerland” by introducing medical-grade skincare to the beauty business. Co-Founder and Group CEO, Mr. Vu-Hoang Lê, confirms “The focus on dermatologically proven ingredients is paramount to our business. In reality, the cosmetics that really work are the ones that can prove what your skin problem is, and they have the right solution/ ingredients for your skin problems”.

Hence the “Less is More” philosophy was born: removing all potentially toxic elements (fragrance, colorants, paraben, etc.) and focusing on proven active ingredients including Copper Peptide Serum (skin cure and antioxidant), Bio-Cellulose (second skin), Idebenone (anti-Aging), and B5 (wounds healing). For this reason, being a Swiss lab with substantial investment in R&D is an important advantage to leverage in the skincare industry. 

Mr. Vu-Hoang Lê continues “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. If you compare beauty standards, they are all different around the world, but they all have one common denominator: they are supposed to be the reflection of your health. This is why we say “Beauty is Vitality” revealed. The healthier you are, the more beautiful you look, regardless of the culture.” In other words, Eblouir Group has been trying to redefine the cosmetics industry by mixing beauty and medical research. 

How successful has it been so far? Eblouir has been operating on the B2B model, meaning that they mainly focus on serving the professional clientele. Within the six years of business, their portfolio represents a network of 6,000 distributors (hospitals, medical groups, hotels, spas, retailers, among others), 140 shops, and 85% repeat business globally. Such authority in the skincare and dermatology arena does not go unnoticed, and the brand awareness is growing strong: their Instagram profile, aimed at educating the beauty consumers towards “Less is More” has now reached over half a million fans. Back in 2014, there was no such thing as minimalist or even medical grade skincare. 

Nowadays, there is no denying that most beauty consumers have now grown very savvy and care about what ingredients they put on their skin. The saying goes like “You are what you eat”. In the same way, “You are what you put on your skin”.

For more information on Eblouir Group, visit their website and follow @eblouir on Instagram.

Erik Bernal on Bringing Innovative Solutions to Homebuilders

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on January 4, 2021

The entrepreneurial landscape has earned a reputation for being one of the most dynamic and competitive spaces out there. With new players and pumped up go-getters trying to make their way to the top, acquiring success in the industry is getting more challenging than ever. But as someone who continually strives to come up with revolutionary solutions, Erik Bernal, the esteemed CEO of Elite Water Systems, sustains a competitive advantage with his innovative efforts. 

Sharing with the world his remarkable vision and outstanding expertise, Erik Bernal addressed himself to the challenge of developing affordable yet highly effective means of keeping up with the changing times. His brilliant ideas are geared towards bringing convenience, comfort, wellness, and safety to the homes of as many people as possible. And because of his service-oriented outlook, he takes greatness and excellence to a whole new level. 

Aside from being the leading authority behind Elite Water Systems, Erik Bernal is also hailed for being a well respected authority figure and influencer in the residential construction industry across Texas and the rest of the nation.. But before taking the reins of these two powerhouses, he still had to go through a journey that would test his abilities and push him to transcend limits. And sure enough, he has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with. 

Originally coming from Winters, Texas, Erik Bernal moved to San Antonio and married Heidi Bernal. The couple would soon become the parents of five beautiful girls. In 2003, Erik graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Logistics and a Minor in Marketing. Thereafter, he kicked off his career with Accenture in Atlanta as an information technology consultant working with SunTrust Bank and the State of North Carolina. 

A year later, Bernal left Accenture and became a sales representative for Schindler Elevator in New Orleans. But when Hurricane Katrina struck South Louisiana in August of 2005, he became overly concerned with the calamity’s environmental impact. And taking heed of the problem, he decided to venture into water quality and began taking on various roles in the Central region of the United States. 

Due to his exceptional performance and unmatched expertise, Erik Bernal got an exclusive contract with GE Water and Pentair Water Filtration for San Antonio, Texas. Since then, he has expanded his horizons by slowly dominating Central and South Texas and finally becoming the largest Pentair Residential Water dealer in the country. And in 2017, he was hired by Healthway Home Products to help conceptualize and bring to market the healthy home concept, Certified Pure Wellness.

This year, Erik Bernal, has a assembled a team of highly trained experts to bring the nations top home builders advanced healthy home technologies. These solutions are related explicitly to intuitive diagnostic tools integrated with best-in-class air and water quality solutions. Their goal is to give homebuilders and homebuyers the space that they deserve. 

As can be gleaned from his journey, Erik Bernal has skills and abilities that are deeply rooted in service. For him, nothing is more rewarding than being able to contribute to the welfare of individuals and society as a whole. 

To know more about Erik Bernal, you may visit his company website of Elite Water Systems or one of his social media accounts on FB, IG, or LI.