Fearless Fabulous You

In a society where the emphasis is on looking young, what happens when face the inevitable passage of time? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young says, "Live better and with more attention and appreciation for what you have and what you can still accomplish." Aging is a badge of honor, not a curse if you focus on taking care of yourself and maintaining a healthy outlook. So why do many products...

The CDC estimates that 20% of U.S. adults live with chronic pain- over 50 million people. Women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men. Pain management specialist, Dr. Andrea Furlan, MD, PhD, explains different types of pain, the relationship between pain and the brain, how to manage chronic pain through lifestyle changes and types of treatment. Dr. Furlan is author of "8 Steps to Con...

Jan Livingston Mokhtari, a writer and creative director, and her husband, Marsh, an actor and National Geographic and Food Network host, have used their separate talents to support their passion for protecting ocean marine life and natural resources. They cofounded Gray Whale small batch gin, named for the Pacific Ocean's largest mammal. The gin's botanicals are sourced from California natural res...

Whole body positivity is important for girls and women of all ages. Women diagnosed with breast cancer face important choices about their bodies that can impact how they look and feel. In her book, "Flat as a Pancake," Lisa Konstadt discusses her breast cancer diagnosis and decision to have a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction. Though her doctors questioned her choice to go flat saying sh...

What do bestselling author James Patterson, Col. Harlan Sanders and fashion designer, Marla Ginsburg have in common? They all had to reinvent to reach their current successes. And they are among the fabulous and inspiring entrepreneurs in "NEXT! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work" by Joanne Lipman. A leading business journalist, Lipman explains the reinvention process of Search, Struggle, S...

Who is your motivational muse? "Mine is Glinda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz," shares Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. Re-evaluating the meaning of home, finding one's inner strength, and taking that first step to a new direction are some of the inspirations from Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Sometimes it takes reaching for a childhood book or movie to become inspired ag...

Scarlett Lewis' six-year-old son, Jesse, was killed at his elementary school in Sandy Hook, CT on December 14, 2012, by a 20-year-old gunman- one of the worst mass school shootings in U.S. history. Three words Jesse wrote on the refrigerator that morning, Nurturing, Healing, Love, inspired Scarlett to establish the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, which offers free social and emotional learning (...

Wendy Diamond is a social impact entrepreneur and founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WEDO) celebrated on November 17. WEDO is a year-round global nonprofit which empowers women business owners and brings awareness to the 250 million girls living in poverty. Wendy underscores how microloans have enabled many women in underserved communities and impoverished nations realize their full potentia...

Jill Osur is founder/CEO of Teneral Cellars, a wine brand with an altruistic mission, donating 10% of profits to organizations working to facilitate gender and racial equality. "More women need to vote with their dollars and support woman and minority-run businesses," says Osur. Learn how this former UC Berkeley softball player, political fundraiser and woman-run business owner is using her sustai...

Do you have a special dish that you adore and that you would go to the ends of the earth to taste and learn to cook to perfection? For food writer, Sylvie Bigar, that dish is cassoulet, a one pot comfort of simmering beans and meats with a savory crust born out southwest France (Occitane/Languedoc). In her book, "Cassoulet Confessions" (Hardie Grant Books), Bigar shares her pursuit of authentic ca...

Cardiac arrest remains the #1 non-cancer cause of death for women and can happen at any age. How well do you know the warning signs of a heart attack? Columbia University Medical Center Cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Haythe shares essential information that can help reduce risk for heart disease and identify warning signs of a heart attack before it is too late. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live...

After being diagnosed with advanced-stage ovarian cancer, Elizabeth (Liz) Fisher focused on a diet of nourishing high fat foods. She discovered the pili nut and liked its rich, buttery taste and high concentration of vitamin E and magnesium. Liz blended pili nuts with coconut milk to create a dairy-free yogurt. No stranger to successfully building several natural food products, Liz and her team pe...

Do you have a friend who always seems to get what she wants out of life? Well, you can let life happen to you or you can make life happen for you. It is about “manifestation”- a transformational thinking process that can help you achieve what you want out of life. Nicole Rose Stillings, founder of Manifest Mindset, explains how “rewiring” the brain through daily mantras, positive thinking and delv...

Have you ever entered a room of people you don't know and felt uncomfortable starting a conversation with anyone? What about just having a better conversation with someone you know? Well, pay attention (big tip!) to this episode. Communications Expert and Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young provides helpful tips to open a conversation with a list of easy starter topics and better body languag...

'Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"- Neale Donald Walsch, American author. So, what's holding you back? Life is about taking challenges, trying new things, getting your hands dirty and letting the wind ruffle your hair, says Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. She provides ways to step out of your comfort zone to expand your horizon, from changing daily habits to facing and conquer...

“There are eight rings in charity. The highest is when you help a person to help himself.”- Maimonides. This episode explores how to be a true giving person to lift up others without expecting anything in return. The guest is Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young's Mother, Sonia Young, who died December 22, 2022. Known as The Purple Lady, Sonia Young dedicated her life to her "Purple Principle...

The Barron Prize, founded in 2001, has honored more than 500 young people who demonstrate heroic qualities like courage, compassion, and perseverance as they work to help their communities or protect the planet. Fifteen top winners each receive $10,000 to support their service work or higher education. Three 2022 winners discuss their projects: Laalitya Acharya (Nereid Project), Sahana Mantha (Fou...

How well do you know a friend, colleague or relative? Have you had "real" conversations with them? After reading tributes and obituaries for two people she knew casually, Melanie Young asks, "Why did this person have to die before I really knew her better?" She shares advice on how to have a thoughtful conversation, how to listen, and how to write your own obituary while you are still alive to ful...

Jennifer Cassetta is a 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido who survived the September 11th terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, fought off an assailant with her martial arts mojo, and rebounded from a bad relationship. She is author of “The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo with Wisdom of the Dojo.” Whether the opponent is a financial hardship, a difficult boss, or a manipulative relationsh...

Tawyna Falkner is small town girl who became a big time entrepreneur in her 20s, launching two successful businesses in real estate and economic development. Then, she took a leap of faith and moved to Burgundy, France, to follow a new vision and venture to create a fruit forward sparkling wine that delivered good quality and affordability. The result is Le Grand Courtâge, a French "Vin Mousseux"...

Allie Ketcham, proprietress of Ketcham Estate in the Russian River Valley, has hiked both the Appalachian Trail and Santiago de Compostela and believes in living life to the fullest every day. After losing her husband and soulmate Mark Ketcham after a long illness in 2020, Allie took over the reins at Ketcham Estate, a winery recognized for being women-run and for producing exceptional small lot R...

A Mom and Young Adult fiction writer is seduced by the charms of Scotland and its native spirit, Scotch Whisky. She is gifted an internship to learn about distillation at a Scotland distillery, joining an "all-boys club," and never looks back. Meet Shelley Sackier, Director of Distiller Education at Reservoir Distiller, Virginia, & Author of "Make It a Double: From Wretched to Wondrous: Tales of O...

After struggling for years with debilitating symptoms from Lyme Disease and trying many treatments without success, Michelle Slater PhD started to lose hope. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, she found a radical alternative treatment offered by the world’s leading expert on dry fasting and traveled to Siberia to give it a try. She documents her journey back to health in her book, “Starving...

Mary Ann Esposito is the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, Ciao Italia, the longest-running television cooking series in America. In her TV shows and 14 cookbooks, Mary Ann provides sensible, seasonal, and approachable recipes for Italian dishes laced with commentary on Italy’s food culture and traditions. In “Ciao Italia: Plant Harvest Cook!” (pub. 2022), Mary Ann provides...

The Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on mental health. Record numbers of workers left or changed jobs resulting in a "Great Resignation" and "Quiet Quitting." Many have post-traumatic stress. Employers must be sensitive to this and learn new ways to attract and retain talent. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young shares insights from the hospitality industry on how to create a more supportive work...