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 language. Learn how to navigate conversation roadblocks and confrontation and become a better listener. Fea...
Jan 26, 2023•46 min
'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 conquering your fears. And she reads her favorite poem about learning to appreciate what you already have. ...
Jan 20, 2023•34 min
“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 of Giving" a.k.a. "Do Unto Others" and expect nothing in return. Original air date December 2015. Fe...
Jan 02, 2023•53 min
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 (Foundation for Girls) and Karina Samuel (Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Florida chapter). www.barronprize.org Fe...
Dec 28, 2022•30 min
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 fully help you understand who YOU are as a person, what you bring to the world and your potential. Fear...
Dec 15, 2022•42 min
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 relationship, Cassetta discusses how to flex your mental muscle, rise above fear and embrace your superpower. ...
Dec 08, 2022•55 min
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" with the right balance of fizz and fruit. Now sold in top hotels and restaurants. Fearless Fabulous ...
Nov 30, 2022•52 min
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 Russian River Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier wines. www.ketchamestate.com Fearless Fabul...
Nov 23, 2022•47 min
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 One Woman's Lifelong Discover of Whisky." Hear Shelley's tips for tasting and enjoying whisky. Fe...
Nov 17, 2022•50 min
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 to Heal in Siberia: My Radical Recovery from Late-Stage Lyme Disease and How It Could Help Others.” ...
Nov 11, 2022•50 min
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 tips on planting a vegetable garden and more than 100 Italian-inspired recipes. Fearless Fabulous Yo...
Nov 03, 2022•46 min
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 workplace, deal with difficult customers and maintain positive mental health while running a business. F...
Oct 28, 2022•46 min
Nominated for 2022 Wine Importer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, Mary Taylor’s entrepreneurial star continues to rise. After paying her dues selling wine for other companies, she created Mary Taylor Wine in 2013 and her well-regarded "White Label Series," each delivering authenticity of place, varietal and vigneron. Mary says, “I don’t think you should have to be a serious wine expert to experience the kind of honest, authentic wines that the Europeans have been enjoying for centuries.” Fearless...
Oct 20, 2022•52 min
Growing up in an Orthodox Jewish family on Long Island and attending Yeshiva Univ., writing about wine was far in the future for Alice Feiring. As a young writer with a picky palate, she followed her "nose" and curiosity to learn and write on the topic, among others. Now a respected journalist and advocate for natural wines, she has written several books on the topic and writes the informative blog on natural wine, The Feiring Line. Alice discusses her memoir "To Fall in Love, Drink This." Fearl...
Oct 14, 2022•51 min
How do French women make everything seem effortless and chic, from tying a scarf to preparing a beautiful meal? In Aleksandra Crapanzano's cookbook, Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes (Simon & Schuster), she reveals how make simple yet stunning morning cakes, tea cakes, génoise, dacquoise, clafoutis and more with French flair and creative twists. Crapanzano is a distinguished food writer and screenwriter and dessert columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Fearless Fabulous You ...
Oct 06, 2022•49 min
Mother to six, runner, musician, Jennifer Maxwell created PowerBar with her athlete husband, Brian Maxwell. They sold PowerBar to Nestle in 2000. Music was therapy to Jennifer after Brian passed away. She took up drumming and performs in 2 bands. Music also inspired JAMBAR, the organic artisan energy bars she launched in 2021 filled with good-for-you natural ingredients. JAMBAR donates 50% of after-tax profits to organizations to support the transformative pursuits of music and active living. Fe...
Sep 14, 2022•52 min
Ever thought about creating a subscription box business that delivers steady monthly income into your bank account? Meet Sarah Williams, a.k.a. "the Subscription Box Queen." Founder of Framed by Sarah, she turned a talent for design and accessorizing in her local Texas community into a thriving seven figure subscription box business with customers throughout the U.S.A. She created "Launch Your Box", an online program to help other entrepreneurs achieve subscription box success. Fearless Fabulous...
Sep 07, 2022•50 min
If we have had one positive lesson from living through a pandemic, it's that we all need to slow down and savor life more. Author Sophie Minchilli explains how growing up in Italy taught her "The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: Live Life the Italian Way with Dolce Far Niente"- also the title of her book. Sophie runs custom, insider tours in Italy and shares her insights for embracing "Dolce Far Niente" anywhere and, especially, when visiting Italy. Pour an aperitivo or a caffe. Relax and tune in! Fe...
Jul 13, 2022•54 min
Birth and death are both inevitable life passages. So why are there more "birth plans" than "end of life" plans? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young shares her insights and tips on what essential information and considerations caregivers and family members must address before a loved one passes. This includes Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, insurance policies, digital assets including account access and passwords and funeral plans. Have these conversations now before it is too late! F...
Jul 06, 2022•48 min
While helping her husband, John, photograph Holocaust Survivors as a compassion project, Amy Israel Pregulman learned that of the 80,000 survivors of the Holocaust in the U.S.A., one-third are living at or near poverty. The couple established KAVOD Ensuring Dignity in 2015 to help Holocaust Survivors in the U.S.A. live the remainder of their lives comfortably and in dignity by providing aid for critical emergency services such as food, health and transportation. www.kavodensuringdignity.com Fear...
Jun 30, 2022•50 min
Sipping a chilled glass (or two) of rosé has become a rite of summer, but this wine can be enjoyed year-round. Rosés are made around the world. They can range from bone dry with hints of watermelon and peach to fruitier with notes of wild strawberry and raspberry. Rosés are often lower in alcohol by volume (12%-13.5%) and deliver great value, usually under $22 a bottle. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young discusses different rosé producing regions of France, Spain, Italy, U.S. and beyond. F...
Jun 23, 2022•43 min
Armagnac is a traditional grape-based spirit produced in a rural region of southwestern France, historically referred to as Gascony. Armagnac Ambassador and educator, May Matta Aliah, explains how Armagnac is made through a single distillation process, the white grapes used to blend, barrel aging and styles, from "blanche" to VSOP. She shares tips on serving Armagnac as a sipper or in cocktails and pairing with foods, as well as insights on visiting the Armagnac region. Fearless Fabulous You is ...
Jun 16, 2022•36 min
Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young shares her own experience caring for her elderly mother after she fell and broke her hip and her advice for coping. "Honestly, being a family caregiver is an upaid job many feel unprepared to take on. Yet, much is expected of you," says Young. Caregiving responsibilities often require a family member (usually the daughter) to be on call to address a loved one's personal, health and financial needs. Many caregivers neglect their own self-care as a result. ...
Jun 09, 2022•45 min
Are you living with a narcissist who is self-obsessed? Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alyson Nerenberg has spent 30 years counseling couples, families, executives, celebrities, and pro athletes. In this episode, she discusses with Melanie Young how to identify and handle narcissist behavior. Author of "No Perfect Love: Shattering the Illusions of Flawless Relationships, Dr. Nerenberg explains "flawless is an illusion" and "perfection" is a myth" Embrace self-respect and mutual respect. Fearless Fabul...
Jun 07, 2022•41 min
Holocaust survivor Rita Lurie was just 5 years old when she fled her home in Poland to hide from the Nazis. For nearly 2 years Rita and 14 family members were kept hidden in an attic by a Polish couple. They subsisted on scraps of food and lived in silence in the cramped space, fearful of being discovered. Now living and thriving in the U.S., Rita became a mother, a grandmother and a businesswoman. With daughter, Leslie Gilbert-Lurie, she co-authored the inspiring memoir, Bending Toward the Sun....
Jun 02, 2022•51 min
Lisa’s Weldon’s world collapsed the year she turned 58. Her 25-year marriage ended; her home fell into foreclosure; her last child left the nest; her advertising career had gone stagnant. Ready for a change, the Atlanta resident decided to spend 30 days in New York City to take digital marketing courses to revive her career. She committed to walking a mile in a different NYC neighborhood every day, recording her experiences in a blog which inspired her award-winning book "Twenty Pieces." Fearles...
May 18, 2022•53 min
A wife, mother and educator, Lyn Barrett's life was derailed by a family crisis that triggered her inner world to crumble. Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) (multiple personality disorder), Lyn embarked on a healing journey of discovery, learning that DID is a coping strategy young children use to protect themselves from chronic trauma. Lyn Barrett shares her personal struggle and revelation in her book, "Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory." Fearless Fab...
May 12, 2022•53 min
Menopause symptoms can be managed naturally and without hormones, allowing you to feel and look more vibrant. Maryon Stewart, BEM, is considered a pioneer of the natural menopause movement. She is author of "Manage Your Menopause Naturally" and 27 other books. Stewart and her team have helped thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast liv...
May 06, 2022•45 min
Growing up in a family of surgeons, Daphne Oz understood the importance of healthy eating. After battling weight gain while attending Princeton Univ. she wrote the nationally bestseller “The Dorm Room Diet.” Today, the mother of four shares healthy cooking and recipes and as a co-host of syndicated TV show The Good Dish and in her popular books. Her latest is “Eat Your Heart Out” with 150 gluten-free and sugar-free recipes. Follow@daphneoz Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12...
Apr 22, 2022•54 min
Dreaming of a Trip to Provence? La Pitchoune in the South of France was the vacation home of Julia Child, TV cooking show host and author of Mastering the Art of French Cooking (and many other books) and her husband, Paul Child. Now La Pitchoune is open for cooking classes and is well worth a visit for food lovers. Meet the home's current owner, Makenna Held, on this episode of Fearless Fabulous You! and learn what you can experience at La Pitchoune. Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min
