The Melanie Show

If you know my friend Gretchen, you know nothing makes her happier than sharing about her eldest daughter Annika. Gretchen and I take our chats from the bleachers of the t-ball field into the studio this week, and we are so excited to share with you about the absolute magic that is Annie.

✈️As we lean into this holiday season, let us remember…there are vacations to book, trips to plan and flights to catch. Three of my least favorite things. Thankfully, frequent flier Danielle Mahoney is here to share her best tricks on booking your next adventure! For more travel tips, check out Danielle at  @drmahoney

You guys submitted another batch of hard pressing anonymous comments and questions and we wasted no time answering the only way they know how, messy 🍻

The only thing I enjoy about flying is the pregame at the airport bar. The same is definitely not true about today’s guest, Kelli — she’s been flying airplanes since she was a teenager, and has made an amazing career out of it. Grab your peanuts, pretzels or your flight snack of choice as Kelli explains how she is absolutely not just a point A to point B pilot, and we unpack just a little of my ai...

There’s a third part to the saying, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach” and it’s: “Those who can do neither, manage.” Grace is back in the studio with me to talk about her experience as a project manager in the advertising world.

The things I have in my attic make my husband question who he’s married to…but hey, according to this week’s guest, they might be worth something someday. I sit down with Stephen Blanchard, owner of Village Auctions, to discuss the auction process, stories of his wildest finds, and where you can join in on all the bidding excitement! To learn more after listening, visit villageauctions.net and fol...

You sent in topics for Melanie & Grace to go off on, and they went OFF. Listen in to hear them play “Don’t Get Me Started”! (Spoiler alert: we got started.)

Did you know there are coaches out there who can help your boss become a better leader? Sorry, I should clarify — they have to sign up themselves, you can’t just put in their name because they made you turn on your camera during a virtual meeting once. In the studio with me to share about her team and mission is Lizzie Alberga, founder and CEO of Collective Gain! To learn more after listening, hea...

 If there is one thing my guest and I share, it's the love we have for our siblings. Courtney Eury, founder and CEO of The Craven Apiary Foundation, is in the studio this week sharing the mission and purpose of the foundation. Tune in and hear how this idea blossomed from a shower thought to changing lives. Looking for ways to help? Head over to  @cravenapiary_foundation  

Kickstart your morning with Grace and Lauren, as they join me in the studio to discuss content creation and Lauren's experience at the agency. This episode is full of opinions however gives a real life view on the fact that a Content Creator/Social Media Manager doesn't just scroll instagram all day and get you to go viral.

Fact: the average cost of a single IVF cycle is between $15k-$30k 😳. So, what does it look like from a firsthand perspective? My guest Rebekah joins me in the studio to share about her IVF journey and how she got pregnant in paradise! 🇬🇷 Since recording, Rebekah and her husband have welcomed their beautiful healthy girl! If you have questions, please reach out to Rebekah  @our_ivf_abroad

Have you ever been scrolling through Facebook, seen the most absurd, mind-numbingly ridiculous content...and then read all 87 comments? We've all been there. Melanie is joined by her friend and favorite former coworker to recount some of the most unusual things we've seen on Mark Zuckerberg's hellsite — we hate it, we love it, and we just can't seem to leave.

The only mafia New Jersey native Diane DePaul ever worked with was Seventeen (allegedly). Melanies former coworker and friend takes us on a journey through her decades-long career in the world of magazines, from Allure to Marie Claire and many, many more. Does the devil really wear Prada, or is he more of a Gucci fan?

Can you imagine trekking 10 miles into the forest to treat a broken leg, then carrying them to safety?? Yeah, neither can Melanie. Meet the person who makes rescues like that happen. Sara Nolen, Logistics Officer for NIM Medical, joins Melanie to chat about the many ways this clinical operations company is utilized throughout the country, plus the insane adventures she preps her team for. One thin...

Melanie thought that carrying her own children was this magical mind-blowing experience... But carrying for someone else? That is pure selfless love. Melanie is joined by her beautiful friend Danielle as she shares her journey of surrogacy!!! Science is incredible, much like Danielle.

You guys wrote in anonymously with another slew of questions and Grace & Melanie get to it! The spark notes of this episode is that Melanie still has no idea what she's doing but still has a strong opinion about it and Grace agrees and laughs👊🏻

Did you know Melanie owns 12 houses? Well, they're Zodiac houses, but still. Gemini 👯‍♀️ resides in them all, by the way. Wendy Rae Fiallo visits the studio to discuss astrology and finally find an answer to the question: Why am is Melanie the way she is? If you want to get read by a pro, head to wendyraefiallo.com or  @glowbywendyrae  for a follow! Thank you Wendy for a beautiful chat and valida...

In "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, our tennis-star heroine says, "They can't make us go away just because they are done with us." That's exactly how Lauren and Melanie feel about TJR's novels. Lauren returns to the studio to chat about her second Taylor bestie, the 'Mick Riva Universe,' and the opinions no one asked for. Welcome to book club.

The technical issues in this week's episode were definitely no fault of Melanie's guest, 2022 Carry Optics World Champion JJ Racaza! Listen to  @jjracaza  share his incredible story and hear about his sport and work ethic, neither of which Melanie can relate to in the slightest

Bees are literally our lifeline, but also extremely petty — just like Melanie! 🐝 Beekeeper and market owner Mary Garrison of Willabee Market joins the show to chat about easy ways to help out the environment and also why you should take down the Carpenter Bee trap. Check out www.willabeemarket.com , follow her on Instagram at  @ will_a_bee_market , or visit the shop in person downtown Southern Pi...

For over 12 years, there have been only a handful of days when Melanie's nails have gone unpainted. It's a form of self-care, and a chipped or broken nail can honestly ruin her day. She is joined by Jill, owner and founder of her favorite nail product line, Glisten & Glow!!!! Tune in to hear how Jill became the Shine Boss of the industry and learn which duo Melanie can't live without! Be sure...

Todays episode, Melanie sits down with her sister Ashley to discuss their individual journeys with pregnancy loss. CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with topics of miscarriage which may be sensitive to some listeners. This isn’t a fun subject, but it’s important to discuss — everyone carries a different story, and everyone deserves to be heard. For resources, visit The Miscarriage Association: P...

You really think my forehead on the cover art came like that naturally? No, it’s not photoshopped, either. It took just a little help from this week’s guests, Bri and Kim from Bloom Precision Aesthetics! Whether you’re ready for the needle or not, Bri and Kim are here with all the information you need about injectables and skincare.

Indiana Jones once said, "I don't know. I'm making this up as I go." Much like Melanie every single episode. Field Archeologist Jessie visits the studio to dust off the layers and dig into archeology. 

One went by choice, one was forced, but in the end, they're both in the studio talking about it! Grace, fellow Catholic school veteran, joins as they recount the stories. They found out, they weren't that exciting.