#HASHTAG: JOSEPH SEVERINO

JOSEPH SEVERINO is a father of five, including four girls and a boy. “I’ve been married for 22 years and I’ve been a business owner and leader in the investment and hospitality sector for almost 30 years,” says Severino, a Lake Forest philanthropist who gives back to the community in a variety of ways, including founding an organization that supports children’s hospitals. As the Republican nominee for the U.S. 10th Congressional District in 2022, he quickly realized that “neither party is serving the will of our community.” This is why he decided to run as an independent “write in” candidate in the November 5 election. “One of our platforms is to create a new North Shore where we can bridge the wealth divide between the southern and northern areas of the district to create better opportunity for those that are struggling,” says Severino, reminding voters that they need to write his name, Joseph Severino, on the ballot when they vote next month. This busy professional took time from his busy schedule recently to share a few other things that are trending in his world.

#ON MY NIGHTSTAND

I have books positioned throughout my home, each chosen depending on what I feel like reading at the moment. Currently, on my nightstand, I’m reading Genius of Israel, a book that celebrates the resilient mindset of the Israeli people as they navigate a turbulent times, continuing to strive mentally, physically, and emotionally beyond the traditional limits of the human condition. I’m also reading Negotiation Genius, written by one of my Harvard professors, Deepak Malhotra. Both books relate well to my Congressional run because we have to negotiate our way through a very turbulent political environment while growing and getting back to celebrating our neighbors.

#ON MY MOBILE

I enjoy TED talks and short documentaries, usually autobiographical or cultural. I listen to different political personalities and world news. As a real estate investor, I spend time learning of investment opportunity. Being Greek and Italian, family cuisine is a part of my life and I follow some cooking shows.

#IN MY EARBUDS

I love all genres of music, particularly very lyric driven music. I’m a fan of Andrea Bocelli and will be seeing him in December. When I work out hitting the bag, jumping rope, or lifting weights I usually listen to classic rock and it wouldn’t be uncommon to catch me singing in my car.