The Donna Drake Show

  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...

Donna talks with Cher LaRocca , Owner of Sage N Selenite Holistic Spa  and Boutique and Mikayla Cox , Licened Esthetician of Sage N Selenite Holistic Spa  and Boutique. Their holistic wellness spa and boutique invites you to experience a journey of relaxation, balance, and self-care.    Donna talks with Kevin Augustine  and  Sajan Augustine CEO of Ortho Rehab and Wellness. Ortho Rehab and Wellness...

Donna talks with James Batley, Founder of Health-Grail. The Health-Grail brand emphasizes purity and performance, creating products with nature-backed ingredients and no artificial fillers or dyes. The product lines are designed to support energy, endurance, focus, and recovery.   Donna talks with Alexcia Hitt, Founder of Baby Belle Essentials. Baby Belle Essentials LLC is a Florida-based mobile b...

Donna visits Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean   Donna talks with Thomas Kacherski. A NY restaurant owned by CIA graduate and Chef Thomas Kacherski,  Focused on dishes featuring locally sourced, fresh ingredients...

Donna talks with Darlene Basilicato the owner of Luxury Links. Luxury Links is a bespoke jewelry business specializing in custom-fit, sentimental permanent jewelry, offering personalized experiences like engraved charms (even handwriting!) and meaningful pieces through pop-ups across Long Island, focusing on community and creating unique, lasting connections.  Donna talks with Sandra Miles, PhD an...

Donna visits Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Donna talks with Natallia Shcherbs. LAc of WellPoint Acupuncture. WellPoint Acupuncture is a clinic that offer holistic treatments, often including traditional acupu...

Donna talks with Sophia Donald from The Lemons To Lemonade Foundation. The Lemons to Lemonade Foundation is a nonprofit providing grief support for kids and teens who lost a loved one, offering free camps, peer support, and digital tools like workbooks and apps to build resilience through creative activities, community, and empowering them to find "sweetness" in tough times.   Donna talk...

Donna talks with Stephanie Mahmoudi Co-Founder of Love Bites and Taline Dilanian Co-Founder of Love Bites. Love Bites is an all natural treat company native to the Northern Virginia area that serves to provide healthy homemade treats to satisfy your pup!   Donna chats with Nate Crisel and Marcos Lawson Co-Founders of Skoshify. Skoshify is a brand that sells a powdered supplement called "Think...

Donna talks with George Pammer Esq.,Attorney with Batarseh Pammer PLLC Batarseh Pammer PLLC is a law firm that provides legal services in family law, criminal defense, and traffic matters, primarily serving the Long Island and surrounding areas of New York. The firm handles various issues within these practice areas, including divorce, child custody, child support, criminal charges, and traffic vi...

Donna talks with Amanda Osnard and Sebastien Osnar , Owners of My Town’s Cafe.  Located in the heart of East Islip, MY TOWN'S CAFÉ offers a cozy atmosphere, exceptional coffee, and delightful pastries. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the warmth of our community. Discover your new favorite place—where every cup feels like home! Donna chats with Dr. Ilana Rosenberg, Ph. D, Clinical Psycholo...

Donna talks with Ian Conn,Director of Operations of The Ultimate Pet Bed. The Ultimate Pet Bed" most commonly refers to a specific brand of co-sleeper that attaches to the side of an adult bed, allowing a pet to sleep nearby without being on the mattress. It is a 3-in-1 product that can also be used on the floor or in a car with an adapter. Alternatively, "ultimate pet bed" can desc...