She's a 10 Times 5

Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but can also be stressful.  How do we make the most of our celebrations and gatherings, and also alleviate those unfortunate moments of anxiety that can surface?  Cue in Jennifer Levine, CEO of Confetti & Co Event Planning, who joins us to chop up the holiday seasons and give us amazing tips and tricks to make the most of our moments.   It&apos...

Many of us can find ourselves overly comfortable with routines, rhythms and the status quo. We become the masters of “I’ll do it someday.”  Unfortunately, we become STUCK.  In this episode our guest, Cara Brookins, walks us through how we can become individuals that say “I’m going to do this NOW!”  And who would know better than Cara, who when her life crumbled around her, she built her own home ....

Human Trafficking.  It's a term loaded with controversy, misconceptions and stereotypes.  Most of us believe "that will never happen to me or my family members."  Cue in guest Rachel C Thomas, human trafficking survivor and the girl next door.   Rachel, a UCLA masters graduate, was raised in an affluent community with well educated, professional parents.  She was a student at Emory...

They say it’s who you know, and this episode’s guest knows EVERYONE.  After having an unexpected pregnancy and giving her first child up for adoption at the young age of 15, Tina HIllstrom never felt complete.  After years of writing to the adoption agency, Tina and her daughter finally reconnected when her daughter turned 23.  It was as if Tina could finally breathe, and set her on a path of a tr...

Most of us search for methods to sustain our youthful appearance, and often find ourselves chasing any and every product and procedure on the market to do so.  As we age, we all succumb to laxity, loss of volume, skin tone issues and those damn fine lines and wrinkles.  But what REALLY works?  Cue in Dr. Amir Karam, creator of the Vertical Restore Facial Rejuvenation process and the KaramMD TRIFEC...

Get ready to be not just inspired, but MIND BLOWN!  Julia Linn (code name Dolpinine) was a Type 1 Diabetic, who over the course of her younger adult life, endured kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage and heart disease.  She got a new lease on life after a double organ transplant.  As a professional in the fashion industry, Julia struggled with body image and weight issues like many of us.  Cata...

We all got em.  Things that annoy, baffle and sometimes make us "see red." With the help of other women, Laurie and Lisa espouse on some of those things we would like to see changed and/or go away completely!  From airplane passenger etiquette to punctuation, the She's a 10 girls have a little fun dishing on our 10 x's 5 trigger points.  So they don't worry you that they h...

With the right mindset, sometimes the worst circumstances can unfold into a bold and brilliant new path.  In this episode, we tell the story of Kelly Wislar, who was able to overcome cancer, divorce and a tragic car accident involving her teenage daughter and start a journey of healing.  Kelly tried yoga during her struggles, and immediately became hooked.  After being encouraged by her yoga instr...

While we transition into our next phase of life and become empty nesters, we also might gain new responsibilities for caring for our aging or ill loved ones.  Join us for an honest, vulnerable and informative discussion with Lauren Reynolds, CEO of At Home Nursing Care .  Lauren provides details for how we can best prepare for this new phase, along with many considerations and steps to take when o...

Taking one's experiences, leveraging passions and values and deciding to boldly pivot into a new journey and path, can be daunting for even the bravest.  Cue in guest Michelle Emmick, a successful corporate professional and best selling author, who took a leap of faith to broaden her platform and dive into a world she knew nothing about, but believed in with her entire heart.  Launching &quot...

Many of us are looking to give back or pay it forward, especially those in their second chapters of life.  Whether it's our time, influence/network or disposable income, we want to make a difference and the world a better place.  However, the philanthropic world can be daunting with so many causes, organizations and individuals looking for support.  In this episode, we interview Ceil Folz, CE...

Now is OUR time!  We drop off our last kids at college, and suddenly we all have wide open spaces to try new things, tackle new goals, form new relationships and make new mistakes.  We are actually much more in concert with our kids than ever.  However, this second chapter can be daunting.  Alas, we are shifting paradigms from "empty nesting," into feeling somewhat liberated.  It's...

It's a MAJOR milestone in all teenagers' lives--  going to college.  But FIRST...you have to GET ADMITTED! If you have been through the journey applying to college, you understand what a stressful, hairball of a process both parents and their kids are faced with.  Let's run through it-multiple applications, distinguishing oneself, GPAs, test scores, community service and competition...

It’s the topic we have been encouraged to discuss by many listeners, as it’s a dilemma we all face as parents.  When does our well intended involvement and support become too much? Guest Dorian Jackson knows a thing or two about this topic, and has become a sought after resource and coach to executives, parents and kids.  Dorian, an executive and leadership consultant,  is also a former athlete/co...

Cancer.  The five letters, word and diagnosis that runs rampant through our healthcare system, and the one we dread hearing.  Ever.  This episode features Traci Trask-- a healthcare professional and breast cancer survivor.  Upon hearing her diagnosis, Traci relied heavily on research, second opinions and networking with other survivors to learn of their personal journeys and to both discover and a...

Spirituality.  A word, concept and goal we all use, discuss and seek in our lives.  But what does it really mean, and how is it different than traditional religious constructs?  Psychic intuition.  psychic abilities.  psychic mediumship.  What does all this mean?  Is it real, or just made up "woo woo?"  Enter guest Reverend Meg, a  ministry leader, spiritual counselor and licensed Psychi...

Hormones.  Mood Swings.  Sex.  Join us as we talk about how woman go through sometimes significant changes during their “transition” years.  We feature guest Dr. Diana Hoppe, a highly acclaimed OB/GYN, speaker, founder of the “Amazing Over 40” brand, and author of “Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You.”  With special host Shannon Blas joining us in Studio 50, Dr. Hoppe discusses all the considerations w...

It's the absolute truth.  EVERYBODY has shit, and this holds especially true in the world of mental, emotional and physical health and well being.  Kim Reed's life took a detour when she became afflicted with an autoimmune disorder.  We all know that finding health and wellness can require looking under every rock to find the right diagnosis and treatment plans.  It took Kim  over seven...

Many of us have heard the stories about what goes on at the Military Academies, some of which seem outlandish or incomprehensible.   Listeners, followers and outside interviewers all want to know-- "did that shit really happen?"  Moreover, how can someone with Laurie's personality and stature make it through the gauntlet of discipline, academia, military training, hazing and the gru...

We have all had those moments where we step back and say “why am I doing this,” or “this isn’t fulfilling or fueling my happiness.”  Cue in Actor and Comedian Jennifer Arundale, who tells a story of bravely making a pivot to pursue her dream of being on stage and in front of the camera— as a 10 X’s 5!!!  It's an episode about being brave, owning your desired purpose and not being afraid to pu...

We all face them-- negative self talk, self doubt and self imposed barriers that hold us back from living the lives we truly want and deserve. Featuring best selling author and CEO, Katherine Wintsch, this episode provides the framework, insights and tools we all can use to "slay the dragons" that prevent us from loving ourselves and living our most fulfilling lives. Featured by the Toda...

50 years of Title IX! The 37 words that changed everything for women in sports and education.  In honor of the anniversary, and in effort to pay it forward for the next generation of female athletes, we bring two amazing women to Studio 50 to discuss their perspectives and what they hope will evolve in the future for this important amendment.  Dana Sorensen has had a long and successful career as...

Back by popular demand!  Listen to veterans of the aesthetics industry discuss all things non-evasive in the cosmetic procedures world.  We all want to look and feel our best, as well as take the precautions we can to slow down the aging process as 10 x's 4/5/6's.  This episode runs through the foray of options we have at our disposal, and how we should strategically look at investing in...

We have all heard about the "Mediterranean" diet.  But what does it mean to live the Mediterranean LIFESTYLE?  In the Mediterranean, they get up with purpose and vigor, embrace the day, and prioritize meaningful connections with others, even during everyday activities. They embrace a simple way of living that focuses on creating happiness. They work to live, paying close attention to wha...

Whether we are in long term relationships, or are in the process of establishing new ones, our needs and goals change over time.  In this episode, we invite dedicated relationship expert and matchmaker April Beyer to Studio 50 to discuss, guide and provide insight for those in the second chapters of their lives, or who are in the initial phases of finding healthy relationships.  April is an acclai...