The Donna Drake Show

Donna talks to Paul Johnson, Owner and Founder of Republican Red Winery. Republican Red Winery is a California-based, family-owned winery founded in 2020 by Paul Johnson. It crafts bold, 100% American-made wines tailored for conservative Americans. The winery actively champions traditional values and the American Dream while aiming to spark lively, civil political discussions around the dinner tab...

   Donna talks to Misty Mattingly President of SmileSip. SmileSip is a functional drink mix developed by dentists and dental hygienists designed to support both oral and gut health. The powder is mixed with water and consumed by sipping, swishing, and swallowing, offering a preventative approach to oral hygiene between brushing   Donna talks with Doug Ray Co-Founder 0f Small Rice Studios. Small Ri...

 Donna talks to Adriana Pickering Co-Founder of Sagrada BioSkincare. Sagrada BioSkincare is a luxury, plant-based and ritual-inspired skincare brand founded by holistic practitioners Adri and Brent. It focuses on blending botanical wisdom, herbalism, and global healing traditions with bioactive, clean ingredients     Donna chats with Vanessa Segur Founder of Ocean Glow Aestheics. Vanessa Segura is...

Donna talks  to Christopher Windom, Choregrapher for the Children’s Theatre Company. Christopher Windom is a versatile theater director, choreographer, and performer. He is best known for choreographing the MGM feature film Respect and the live adaptation of Frozen at Disneyland. He served as the choreographer for the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) production of The Wizard of Oz.   Donna sits do...

Donna talks  to Dr. Arsalan Rabbanian CEO of Dr. Arsy is a science-driven skincare brand founded by a pharmacist and cosmetic formulation specialist. The company specializes in barrier-repair moisturizers designed specifically for individuals with dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.   Donna chats with Anna Franzen, Owner of PURE SEA GARDEN. Pure Sea Garden is a natural wellness brand focused on...

Donna talks to Spring Fertility is a prominent reproductive medicine and family-building center with multiple locations across the US, including major hubs in New York City and Long Island . Dr. Pearson brings a thoughtful and personalized approach to fertility care. Her clinical interests include IVF, fertility preservation, recurrent pregnancy loss, and reproductive genetics. Donna also speaks w...

Donna talks to Sushma Halthore, DMD about Grove Dental Center and Enform Mind Body Wellness? Grove Dental Center is a comprehensive dental practice located in Jersey City, NJ, providing general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. EnForm Wellness (also referred to as Enform Mind Body Wellness) is a specialized aesthetic and body rejuvenation suite operated within the Grove Dental Center, offering...

Donna talks to Allison Massa, CEO of Bloom with Alam. llison Massa is the founder and owner of Bloom with Alma (often referred to as Bloom with Alma ), a holistic wellness practice focused on helping women reclaim their health through functional nutrition and lifestyle changes. Based in East Setauket, New York, Massa transitioned into wellness after managing her own chronic health issues, includin...

Matt Nuccio talks to Crazy Aaron and visits his factory. Aaron Muderick (born March 31, 1976), known as "Crazy Aaron," is an American toy inventor and entrepreneur who founded Crazy Aaron's , a company best known for creating Thinking Putty. Based in Pennsylvania, he revolutionized the classic putty concept in the late 1990s by developing unique, high-quality, and sensory-driven com...

Donna talks to Dr. Jen-Yu Haung Founder of Lypid Kitchen and Phoebe Hsiao, Marketing Director of Lypid Kitchen. Lypid Kitchen is a plant-based food brand and subsidiary of food-tech startup Lypid that offers authentic, premium comfort foods, specifically specializing in vegan dim sum like Bao buns. Utilizing Lypid's proprietary PhytoFat™ technology, they create sustainable,,, and savory alter...

  Donna talks to Roger Branco the Co-founder and Lead Groomer of the Puppy Tale Lodge.  The Puppy Tale Lodge is a family-owned pet salon and care facility in New York City's Upper East Side, offering professional dog grooming, daycare, boarding, and retail services. Founded by an award-winning groomer, it focuses on safe, compassionate, and cage-free socialization, with services often used fo...

Donna talks to Katie Garagiola Co-Founder and CEO of Zebonky. Zebonky is a brand of imaginative, magical hybrid animal plush toys inspired by real-life zebra-donkey hybrids ( zedonks ), featuring characters with unique backstories and " Z-Powers ". Designed for kids and adults, they hail from the fictional, parallel universe of Zebonkia.      Donna talks to Yonette Maynard the Founder of...

Donna talks to Dominique Semexant the CEO of Wynter Janelle Skincare. Wynter Janelle is a luxury, plant-powered skincare brand focused on "intentional beauty," offering clean products designed to transform daily routines into self-care. Created by CEO Dominique Semexant, the brand blends natural botanicals with science-backed formulations for skin and body, featuring products like their...

Donna talks to Bekum Cocaj owner of Our Deli Café. Our Deli & Cafe is a family-owned restaurant and deli in Paoli, Chester County, serving the Main Line area since 1982. Known for using Boar's Head meats, they offer all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including sandwiches, burgers, salads, and milkshakes, with additional locations in Phoenixville.   Donna talks to Donna Stefans, ESQ, AI...

Donna talks to Brianna Zarro and Louis Zarro Co-Founders of You Will Blossom. You Will Blossom is a professional floral preservation business based in Boonton, New Jersey, specializing in transforming wedding bouquets and meaningful flowers into lasting, pressed resin keepsakes.   Donna talks to Nancy Zimmerman, SVP Merchandising of Restful Nights. Restful Nights is a premium bedding brand—formerl...

Donna talks to Erika Reyes founder of Lela V. LeLa V is a body care brand founded by Erika Reyes, focusing on recovery, resilience, and movement for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Inspired by personal experience, the brand offers products like recovery lotion, soothing sun care gel, and body scrubs designed to support an active lifestyle. It emphasizes community and wellness.   Donna talks Dr....

Donna attends The 2026 Toys of Our Lives with Matt Nuccio. Matt talks to Timothy J. Alex, Alia, Gus Farwell, Colleen Nash, Jessica Graves, Dana Decelis, Stephinie Campbell from Matell Peter Handstein/ CEO at Hapetoy USA, Joshua Romm at Met Museum of Art, Freedy Jordad from Hope Toys, Daisy Rits from Exploding Kittens, Cassidy Smith from My Flower Cottage, Ulysse Delmotte and Hakim Chagaar from Blu...

Donna talks Andriana Gilro, Founder and CEO of Stefi’s. Stefi’s  is a clean-label kids' frozen food brand founded by Andreana Gilroy, specializing in "Super Food Chicken Nuggets". These nuggets are designed as a healthier alternative to traditional, processed options, featuring a grain-free, seed oil-free, and tallow-cooked recipe aimed at providing nutritious, gut-friendly options...

Donna talks to Justin J, Polcari of Neuroscienitist and Founder and CEO of GENN. GENN or GENN Energy is a brand developing neuroscience-backed, 100% natural, and functional beverages.   Donna talks with Floyd and Jessica Foster Co-Founders of Saint Lucian Harvest. Saint Lucian Harvest is a brand focused on wellness, offering organic, wild-crafted sea moss gel, capsules, and skincare products sourc...

   Donna attends The 2026 AKC Meet the Breeds event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYC. This two-day, family-friendly event allows attendees to meet over 100 dog breeds, watch sports demonstrations, and learn about responsible pet ownership. Donna chats with Mike Janela, Brandi Munden, Lorelai and Patty, Jessica Vasallo,Kyle, Rio and Carol, Dr. Ruthann Lobos, Marilynn Militello and Ro...

Donna attends The New York Travel and Adventure Show and talks with Spiro Argirros, Tarun Taneja, Rajlakshmi Kadam, Gayrat Yuldashev and Mori Arasaki.     Donna talks with Kelly Madole The founder of South Shore Senents Co. South Shore Scents Co., a business producing all-natural soy wax candles and wax melts designed to bring nostalgia, comfort, and relaxation to homes. A USAF veteran, she launch...

Donna talks with Arwa Shikari, Founder of Root and Ritual. Arwa Shikari is the founder of Root & Ritual ™ (@therootandritual.co), a brand focused on wellness, nature-rooted products, and mindful living. Described as "designed for your reign," the brand promotes rituals, breathwork, and stillness.    Donna talks with Annette Carmichael the founder of PeerSip. Annette Carmichael is a R...

Donna talks with Chris and Brianne Jakes Co-Founders of Face Saver Bath Towel. The Face Saver Bath Towel is a 2-in-1, patent-pending, antimicrobial, and benzoyl peroxide-resistant towel,, developed by Jakes Design Co. to separate body bacteria from the face, featuring a designated "Face-Only Zone" to prevent acne, eczema, and skin irritation. It is designed to replace multiple towels by...

Donna talks with Alison Smith, Co-Founder of Wildbloom Sincare. WildBloom Skincare is a Wilton, CT-based brand offering small-batch, all-natural, and cruelty-free products focused on,Age-Defying, and,Restore, routines. Developed by a licensed esthetician, the line features plant-based ingredients, therapeutic-grade essential oils, and avoids parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. They emp...

Donna talks with Naomi Takazawa Welch, Acupuncturist. Naomi Takazawa Welch, M.s., L.Ac. founded the first Takazawa Acupuncture Clinic in Tokyo, Japan in 1999. Over the past 20 years, she has studied and practiced the tradition of Japanese acupuncture with world-class experts in Japan and the United States.     Donna talks with Vu Ly Co-Owner of Simple Peruvian. Simple Peruvian is a restaurant know...