Fearless Fabulous You

Sofi Newmyer found her business footing in footwear. After working for a major footwear company for 10 years, she decided to strike out on her own and created Ma'am Shoes to design her own concept. Based and 100% manufactured in Los Angeles, Ma'am Shoes combines precision design, comfort, style, sustainable materials and social responsibility. Newmyer shares her entrepreneur story and what she has...

The first four weeks after the birth of baby is a sensitive time for both the newborn and the mother. Studies have shown that mothers who cannot provide for the basic needs of their newborns struggle with higher rates of postpartum depression, stress and lack of competence. Sarah Steinhardt and Juliet Fuisz established Welcome Baby USA to support low-income mothers with one package containing esse...

New Orleans culinary entrepreneur and single mom, Emily Vanlandingham, wanted to find a way to support local farmers and food businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and also bring families together in a safe socially distanced setting for their children with better food options. She launched Farmstand Entertainment to create live events combining entertainment, hospitality and farming wit...

Danita Claytor’s mother, Honey, told her “One day you’ll be on Shark Tank’’ (ABC-TV). In 2021, her mother’s words came true. The educator-turned-entrepreneur is co-founder of Everything Legendary, which produces chef-created plant-based meat-alternative burgers. Danita and her business partners pitched their product and secured a $300,000 commitment from Shark Tank investor, Marc Cuban. Danita sha...

Who doesn't enjoy an engaging conversation and a delicious meal? That's "To Dine For" (PBS-TV), created & hosted by Emmy Award-winning broadcast news journalist Kate Sullivan, who interviews dreamers and doers who've reached uncommon success through ingenuity and innovation. Interviews take place at restaurants selected by her guests who've included SPANX Founder Sara Blakely, Prima Ballerina Mist...

Judith Finlayson, author of "You Are What Your Grandparents Ate," and Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young discuss the links between stress, diet, lifestyle and chronic disease, the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome, and the role epigenetics (your gene expression) has on your long-term health. Topics covered include environmental factors, genealogy and how both a male's and female...

Illustrator Lindsay Gardner discusses her book, "Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, and Connection," a fascinating compilation of essays, profiles and recipes from women chefs, restaurateurs, authors, influencers and community activists. Dive into stories about the powerful connection between food, community, and purpose, highlighted by Gardner's illustrations. Buy here: https://amzn.to/3c7jM7I...

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DE&I) are important for all businesses and initiatives, but what are best practices to ensure authenticity and continuity? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young discusses with two experts on this topic. Kirstyn Nimmo founded her social impact agency, GOOD WORX, to address anti-racism solutions through custom programs, Samara Davis founded the Black Bourbon Soc...

Desiree Noisette reinvented her career not once, but twice- from lawyer to swimwear store owner to wine producer. She discusses the "why" behind her decisions to take the leap and start each business and how she plunged into learning the wine business, working with a producer in Oregon. Her brand, Mermosa, includes sparkling and rosé wines, sold in both bottles and can. Fearless Fabulous You Host...

Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American teaching artist and holistic health consultant who helps black women be proactive about their self-care ( www.365zing ). Oniwosan shares her 19-year healing journey from childhood obesity, a benign pituitary brain tumor at age 11, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and scleroderma, an autoimmune disease. Founder of Sankofa's Child, which uses art to inspire an...

In her riveting memoir, American Daughter (HarperOne), Stephanie Thornton Plymale reveals her long-hidden childhood of neglect, hunger, poverty, homelessness, truancy, foster homes, lack of medical care and sexual abuse. Plymale's absent mentally ill mother was in and out of jails and psych wards. After her mother becomes terminally ill, Plymale embarks on a series of coming-to-terms interviews wi...

Curious how to pair chocolate with wines? Show Host Melanie Young discusses pairings with Milène Jardine, whose namesake artisan chocolates are inspired by her world travels. Milène Jardine dark chocolate truffles are preservative-free and filled with exotic fruits, spices, nuts and more. Queens, NY-based Milène shares her entrepreneur journey from working in product marketing for Macy's to becomi...

Bestselling Australian Author Sarah Wilson ("I Quit Sugar," "First, We Make the Beast Beautiful") discusses her latest book, "This One Wild and Precious Life," a soul’s journey through the complexities of climate change, coronavirus, racial inequalities and our disconnection from what matters. Wilson is a passionate environmentalist and minimalist, who hikes the world with one small backpack. She...

Chef & TV Show Host Christina Pirello shares her journey recovering from a cancer diagnosis and embracing a whole foods, plant focused diet. Pirello's shows, classes, workshops and books teach people how to prepare nutritious dishes at home. christinacooks.com. Travel pals Erika Takeuchi and Emilie Bridon created TROVE, a "vacation in a box" subscription to support small businesses around the worl...

Meet four young women who are recipients of the 2020 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, all committed to social impact through their programs: Annie Zhu, age 17, cofounder, Fresh Hub Houston (Texas) Isha Clarke, age 17, cofounder, Youth Vs Apocalypse (Oakland, CA) Kavi Dolasia, age 18, cofounder, Reaching Out with Robotics (Mill Valley, CA) Isabella Paoletti-Tejada, age 18, founder, Read A Stor...

Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young suggested the best of the best holiday gifts from guests who have been on her shows. Including: https://thistlefarms.org/ https://www.doll10.com/ https://cancerbeglammed.com/ https://sipsongspirits.com/ https://venturemom.com/ https://dunejewelry.com/ https://herfuturecoalition.org/ https://www.dryfarmwines.com/ https://www.drfrankwines.com/ www.vingardeval...

Many of us are coping with loss during the COVID-19 pandemic: loss of a loved one, loss of job or business, canceled special occasions and holiday traditions for the sake of safety and health. Dr. Jennifer Love, coauthor of "When Crisis Strikes," discusses stages of grief, coping mechanisms and how to be sensitive to a friend who has lost a loved one- what to say/not to say. Dr. Love underscores t...

Sipping never felt so good! New York's Finger Lakes (aka #FLX) wine region produces world-class wines, notably Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Meaghan Frank, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, one of the pioneer producers in the #FLX, discusses the wines and region. Tara Jasper is a breast cancer survivor who wants to raise awareness of risk reduction and genetic testing. Founde...

Ivis Sampayo, Chief Diversity Officer for SHARE, oversees programs to help minority women cope with a breast cancer diagnosis. Sampayo is a two-time breast cancer survivor who dedicates her time to helping women and their caregivers through education, advocacy and peer support. She discusses some of the challenges many minority women face and how SHARE is providing help. Services, all free, are le...

Maintaining self-esteem and a positive body image is important for cancer survivors and can help improve the healing process. Breast cancer survivor, Lisa Lurie, cofounder of Cancer Be Glammed, a lifestyle company for women recovering from surgery through survivorship, discusses her decision not to reconstruct her breasts after her bilateral mastectomy- also known as "living flat." Lurie shares im...

Living with a chronic illness is a lifestyle commitment. It starts with establishing a healthy mindset. Try focusing on what you 'can do' versus what you 'can't do." Meg Cadoux-Hirshberg, founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, shares lifestyle changes she made and lessons learned after being diagnosed with cancer three times. A Registered Nurse for more than 40 years, Nancy Kane, Executive D...

In May 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified burnout as a worldwide health problem. Identifying triggers and symptoms of burnout and building resiliency are key to staying emotionally and physically healthy. In her book, "Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters," Eileen McDargh, Chief Energy Officer of the Resiliency Group, examines...

Undergoing treatment for a major illness like cancer may require you to take time off from your job or request certain accommodations from your employer. Attorney Adam Paskoff, Esq., Paskoff & Tamber LLC, explains different laws and considerations to protect eligible employees, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Paskoff explains that certai...

When a friend had to cancel a birthday trip to Europe, Robyn Borok gave her a "friendship garden," surprising her with photos and messages from loved ones planted in her backyard. Borok provides tips to create your own friendship garden and shares other creative ideas to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and weddings during social distancing and beyond. Melanie Young offers thoughtful gift ideas...

Mindful eating, a healthy diet and portion control are important. But even some "healthy" foods can be harmful if you are pregnant, on certain medications, have a compromised autoimmune system, or if you consume the foods in excess. New York board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Niket Sonpal, explains why consuming cinnamon, nutmeg, kimchi and even water in excess can interfere with a body's hea...