Fearless Fabulous You

Avid globetrotter and history buff, Jackie Lapin, is the author of The Historic Traveler Blog and Directory. Lapin's stunning photos and lively descriptions of historic locations around the world include recommendations for historic novels, mysteries and biographies for each destination. Lapin's diverse career includes being one of the nation’s first woman sportswriters, a four-time author and mar...

After Hurricane Sandy devastated her community, Kathleen Biggins, a garden club enthusiast, pivoted from a career in advertising, and created a nonprofit, C-Change Conversations, to help bridge divides about climate change and stimulate productive, non-partisan conversations on the topic. Biggins' acclaimed Primer series has inspired over 20,000 people in communities across 33 states to understand...

Traveling can open your eyes to a diversity of countries, landscapes, cultures, people, food and drink. But sometimes the adventure comes with a detour that you didn't expect that can disrupt your trip, like getting injured or sick or misplacing travel documents. Learn tips from longtime time road warrior, Melanie Young, to stay healthy and safe, whether you are traveling domestically or internati...

When do you know it's time to take the leap to follow your passion? For Culinary Anthropologist Melissa Muller, traveling to Sicily to research her family roots and Sicilian foods for her NYC restaurants and book, "Sicily: Recipes Rooted in Tradition," inspired her to leave the U.S. and move to Sicily. And love. Melissa and husband, Fabio Sireci oversee the Sireci family's historic Feudo Montoni,...

     Nayana Ferguson shares her experience facing both pancreatic cancer and breast cancer and rewriting her Next Chapter. After earning a successful corporate career and recovering from her health challenges, Nayana and her husband, Don, followed a dream. They launched Anteel Tequila in 2018 and have been racking up awards ever since. Nayana joins a small but growing of fearless black women launc...

Looking for crisp, dry white wines for warmer weather and year-round pleasure? Italy, a world leader in wine, produces a range of white wines, each with unique characteristics and personalities based on grape variety and region. Certified Specialist of Wine & FFY Host Melanie Young, visits Italy often to immerse in different wine regions. She highlights white wines to try by region, North to S...

Alice Mon Soo Chun is an inventor and social entrepreneur who – literally- shines a light. Her son’s chronic asthma and a desire to help reduce environmental pollution and fossil fuel usage motivated Chun to design her first portable solar powered lights while working as a college professor. The design is inspired by origami which her Korean artist-mother taught her. Chun has donated thousands of...

The CDC reports 86 million adults and 7% of children in the U.S. have high cholesterol which increases one's risk for heart attack and stroke. Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas explains the differences between HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and why testing is important to monitor levels for optimum health. Learn simple changes in how and what you eat to help manage your...

Are you an entrepreneur starting out or trying to take your business to the next level who needs an arsenal of time-honored tips and a boost of motivation? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young and Jackie P. Taylor, an award-winning business consultant, discuss essential action steps to help entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds realize their potential and goals. Jackie is author of "Give Me a...

Sarah Ahn @ahnestkitchen documents her mother, Nam Soon's, Korean home cooking with stunning imagery and detailed recipes in her debut book, "UMMA: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes." (America's Test Kitchen). The family's story, from Sarah's parents emigrating from Korea and settling in Southern California, is intertwined with Nam Soon's home-cooked recipes and kitchen secrets....

Ayurveda means "the science of life" in Sanskrit. This centuries-old practice of self-care originated in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda continues to provide a road map to help people attain balanced health and well-being. Certified ayurvedic doctor, Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya, says your body has an Inner Climate that, much like a garden, needs careful tending to thrive through life cycles. Her book...

Mary Taylor worked in different areas of the wine industry before establishing her import company, Mary Taylor Wines. She sources wines from classic European regions that deliver authenticity and a sense of place for wine-curious consumers who seek accessibly priced bottles. Mary Taylor’s White Label wines spotlight a wine’s geographical origin, typicity, and vigneron on the label. A success story...

After a career in advertising, Julie Edelman became a bestselling book author and TV lifestyle personality with "The Accidental Housewife," delivering money-saving home care tips like "clean your diamonds with vodka" and "clean your toilet bowl with Alka Seltzer. After undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2023, Julie decided to write her first novel, "The Accidental Sisterhood," about four wo...

Located in central Italy, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions including Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Carmignano and Maremma. Tuscany is known for its red wines made primarily with the Sangiovese grape. Though smaller in production, Tuscan whites include DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vermentino and Trebbiano Toscano...

The global wellness market was estimated to be worth $6.6 trillion in 2024 [Global Wellness Institute]. Many people buy goods and services designed to make them feel and look better under the term "wellness" that are pure hype over science. Save your money buying products and services promoted by savvy marketers that you may not need. Better health and wellness start by changing your mindset, your...

The Barron Prize was founded in 2001 by author T. A. Barron and was named for his mother, Gloria Barron. Since then, the Prize has honored 600 young people in the U.S.A. who reflect who demonstrate heroic qualities like courage, compassion, and perseverance as they work to help their communities or protect the planet. Melanie Young speaks with four 2025 Barron Prize winners about their programs: C...

Natural disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires underscore the importance of protecting your valuables. Many may not realize the value of what they have or be properly insured. Learn what documentation you need for insurance, how to store your valuables and how to work with a certified jewelry appraiser. Melanie Young discusses with Ed O’Brien, an appraiser for 30+ years who is certified b...

The CDC estimates that foodborne illnesses cause roughly 1 in 6 Americans (48 million people) to get sick, 128,000 to be hospitalized and 3,000 deaths. Common microorganisms (pathogens) that can contaminate food include bacteria, parasites, viruses and chemical substances. While anyone can be at risk, the most vulnerable are the elderly, children and individuals with immune-compromised systems. Fe...

January 27, 2025, marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration camp in Poland. Holocaust Survivor Rita Lurie was age 5 when she and family members lived for 2 years hiding in an attic in Poland. With daughter, Leslie Gilbert-Lurie, she wrote a memoir, Bending Toward the Sun. Between 1940 and 1945, more than one million Jews, religious leaders, disable...

Perimenopause and menopause are major contributors to age-related conditions like thinning and shedding hair (a.k.a. telogen effluvium). During menopause, estrogen levels decease which can impact your hair quality and texture. Anabel Kingsley, Trichologist and Brand President of Philip Kingsley, provides her expert tips on hair care during perimenopause and menopause. Learn why it may be better to...

If you’re considering launching a new business, you’re not alone. Small business growth has doubled from 2014 to 2024. About 70% of small business owners start from a home office. Having a strong, focused idea and knowing your target customers are important. So is the required paperwork. Learn essential first steps to launch your business from Erin Mrozek, a small business specialist at LegalZoom....

Life can change in an instant. That's why making every moment matter does really matter. So does serendipity. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young recounts avoiding being in the path of a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter early January 1 by choosing not to have a Last Call drink at a bar nearby at 2 a.m. She shares how a childhood trip to New Orleans changed her life and re...

Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young shares some New Year's resolutions she's made that she hopes will inspire You for 2025. 1. Live within your means and focus on making your life more meaningful. Free yourself of physical things and mental clutter. 2. Are you ready to retire but feeling uncertain what's next? Why not rethink your life and rewire? Try something new and take risks. Now is the tim...

Holidays are for embracing traditions, old and new. FFY Host Melanie Young spent years traveling the world at Christmas to experience global holiday customs. That changed when she returned to Tennessee to spend the "Last Christmas" years with her widowed mother who passed away on December 22, 2022. Melanie discusses managing her emotions when a loved one no longer has a seat at the table and share...

The country of Portugal is home to the production of Port, one of world's most complex and deeply satisfying fortified wines. Port production dates back centuries and is a time-honored process. Kopke, established in 1638, is Portugal's oldest Port house. Carla Tiago, longtime winemaker at Kopke, explains how Port is made, the different styles, including white, tawny and ruby, and terms to know on...