Basic Needs and Bucket Lists

I’ve heard the saying, “If you’re healthy, you’re wealthy.” That’s a good perspective for the days ahead. We celebrate 2025 as the last year of the Millennium’s Q1 and hope it brings each of us success and good health.

At the QB we embrace all things health-and-wellness in our first issue each year. Inside you’ll find a variety of experts, topics, and opportunities that cover everything from the health care basics to more serious health solutions and then bucket list items worth dreaming about or planning for. The Brando Resort qualifies. Not only are its goals committed to preserving the health of land and sea, but it is truly “paradise found” for the lucky traveler who reaches this eco-advanced, stunning destination.

Our cover story introduces Victoria Di Iorio, who has demonstrated entrepreneurial capabilities and forward-thinking vision throughout her life. Once you read her story and ponder its message, we have a feeling that you won’t see your everyday world the same way.

Victoria brought us our cover story on Mariel Hemingway a few years ago for an event at Leeann and Rich Chang’s Healthy Home celebration in Barrington. This time, Victoria takes center stage. She is leading us forward by educating us on how to choose, and live in, healthier environments.

Thank you to the loyal and wonderful business leaders who advertise with us, validating the importance of local journalism and the powerful marketing platform of print. We wish them, and all of you, a marvelous, prosperous, and healthy new year.