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Michelle talks with Alexa Meade, the artist behind "Wonderland Dreams" in NYC. Her immersersive art exhibit brings to life the story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Fall down the rabbit hole into a world of secret rose gardens, mad tea parties, in a living gallery that puts you inside the artwork. Here about Alexa's background, what she was doing before becoming an artist and her many talents...

The American Birkebeiner (Birkie) is an annual cross-country ski marathon located in Hayward, Wisconsin that people from all over the country participate in. The Birkie is made up of several events in addition to the 51K and 55K Birkie marathon races and the 24K Kortelopet race (the second largest ski race in North America). It spans 50 kilometers from Cable, WI to Hayward, WI for Skaters, and 55K...

Dr. Ryan Loss is the executive director for Connecticut Behavioral Health. He talks with Michelle about whether or not kids should make New Years resolutions. Also, the importance that as parents we not put too much pressure on ourselves to make big changes. What do we need to do to be the best parents we can for our children? John Zeitoun is the Partnerships and Events Manager at Bryant Park Corp...

Whether your New Year’s Day is filled with sleeping in, listening to “Auld Lang Syne” or preparing pork and sauerkraut, there’s another tradition you may not want to miss this year: the 2022 American Kennel Club (AKC) National Championship broadcast. The event is taking place December 17-18 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center and will be broadcast on Jan. 1 on ABC at 2PM ET. Extensive liv...

During the holidays, we’re all looking for that feeling of hope and inspiration. Enter Climb - a heartwarming documentary about a triathlete’s inspirational journey back from a near-death accident. Neil Myers is an amateur triathlete – sometimes competing in individual triathlons (where he completes all three - swim, bike and running portions), and sometimes as part of a relay team as their cyclis...

Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property/Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office and Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of National Crime Prevention Council, join Michelle to talk about how to shop safely this holiday season. The holiday hustle and bustle are in full swing as shoppers search for this year’s best steals and deals. The good news, discounts are expecte...

Recent research suggests that what you snack on may reduce wrinkles – and more. A study from UC-Davis found that postmenopausal women who ate 2 ounces of almonds a day had a 16% reduction in wrinkle severity and a 20% reduction in uneven skin tone. A different study from UCLA looked at young Asian women who snacked on 1.5 ounces of almonds daily. It found an improvement in their skin’s resistance...

Michael Kelley, author of The Lost Theory and The Devil's Calling, fell in love with literature and creative writing while at the University of Pennsylvania. He put this passion to the side during a lengthy career on Wall Street, where he worked as a lawyer, built an international business, and founded his own investment management firm. He joins MIchelle to talk about his new sci-fi novel. Tis th...

Carmen Ordoñez is a Lifestyle Expert, TV Host & Founder of Lifestyle Blog “Viva Fashion” and joins Michelle to talk about Amazon's Holiday Kids Gift Book. From toys to devices to apparel to sports equipment and beyond, Amazon offers the best 2022 holiday gift ideas for anyone who loves to have fun and play. Amazon’s 5th annual Holiday Kids Gift Book, arriving in mailboxes this month, features over...

Whether you’re working from home or heading into the office, the demands of daily life can be very taxing on your body which is why it pays to take care of it. Regular massages, stretches and facials are integral components of whole-body wellness to help keep your body working. Incorporating self-care rituals into your everyday routine is key to. Beth Stiller is the CEO of Massage Envy and talks a...

In October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), many women schedule annual mammograms as a result of the national spotlight on breast health and breast cancer risk. But what happens if a mammogram identifies dense breast tissue? Nearly half of women aged 40 and over who have mammograms are told they have dense breasts, which can increase risk of breast cancer. For women with the densest breasts, the r...

Schaefer Inspection Service is family-owned and operated by Bruce and Jill Schaefer. Bruce Schaefer founded Schaefer Inspection Service in Connecticut, with his father Marvin Schaefer, in 1982. As a team, they are committed to providing a service that offers attentive, well-trained inspectors and useful, accurate information. Jill and Bruce join Michelle to talk about why a home inspection is so i...

Bloomingdale offers a diverse set of learning options for the Fall 2022 Back to School season, including in-person and virtual private music lessons, youth group classes, music ensembles, and early childhood classes. The school offers lessons and classes 7 days a week for over 20 instruments for every type of student at all skill levels. Noelle Barbera, Director of External Affairs, Bloomingdale S...

Diaper duty doesn’t always go to plan. In fact, more than 50% of parents find changing time to be a source of anxiety and stress, with 9 out of 10 parents claiming they frequently experience a diaper-related disaster at changing time. Nicole and Victor Arroyo join Michelle to talk about Babyganic's new Pootraits campaign and how the poop anxiety is real! Chef Jamie Foy is back to talk about the am...

America continues to fight a childhood obesity epidemic, and at the same time, nutrient shortages are impacting our children. Many children, and especially teenagers are falling short on key nutrients found in animal proteins such as iron and vitamins B6 and B12. Parents need to be armed with information and resources to be sure their kids receive the nutrients they need to develop strong minds an...

Sara Parthasarathy started Flavor Temptations with her husband Partha Sabniviss. It is a pre-packaged Indian Spice kit company that started with the goal of introducing families with small children to ethnic foods early and making it easier for home chefs to prepare Indian cuisine. They have now expanded into working with 50 school districts to include Indian foods in their cafeterias. It’s estima...

Matt Besterman is the Public Relations Manager at LEGOLAND® New York Resort. He talks to Michelle about all the things there are to do at the park this fall and throughout the season. LEGOLAND New York Resort is the ultimate LEGO theme park destination for kids age 2-12 and their families, celebrating its first full season in Goshen, NY, just 60 miles from NYC. The park and hotel make for a great...

The Surfside Hotel in Lordship, Stratford, CT is a phenomenal place to visit during the summer and into the fall and winter time. Kristin Leahy, Emma Simonsen, and Jason Schechtman join Michelle to talk about the family bond that comes from a mother and daughter working together. They also chat about all the great features, ammenities and activities at the Surfside Hotel. In mid-June, record rains...

Dr. Adam Katchmarchi of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance joins Michelle to talk about ways to prevent childhood drownings. Sarah Magruder Lyle is the President & CEO of Common Ground Alliance (CGA) An omnibus survey conducted by Common Ground Alliance (CGA) in March 2022 found that 49% of homeowners who planned to dig this year did not intend to contact 811 to have underground utility lin...

Stephanie Bonin is a mother of two and former Executive Director of the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. She chats with Michelle about all there is to do in Brattleboro for visiting families, especially during the summer and upcoming fall season. Bethany Kriger-Thies is a mother of four, co-founder/co-creator of Everywhere Philosophy, and published author of essays, short stories, and poetry; former...

Kimba Williams is the CEO/Co-Founder of Kushae. A black-owned, women-led feminine wellness brand, she talks about being a Mom and Entrepreneur; why it was important to her to create non-toxic wellness products for women; also her passion and drive to dismantle the stigmas and barriers women face in speaking about their feminine health and wellness. Shelly Gallagher is the Vice President, Personal...

Since opening in 1928, Rye Playland has developed into an iconic attraction and a summer staple for families across the entire NYC Metro area. Listen to what we can expect today and in the future as Michelle talks with General Manager of Rye Playland, Ernie Blundell. Kevin Schewe's "Bad Love Tigers" wins best screenplay at London Classic Film Festival. It is a feel good, action-adventure, sci-fi b...