Voted Most Likely to Succeed in high school, Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young shares what it's like to be raised to aim high, set goals and achieve. She says her definition of success changed over time. For many, success is measured by what you achieve and have: a career, financial security, marriage, children, owning a home and even having a large social media following and presence. For others success is freedom from stress, boredom and fear, living with peace of mind and on your terms. F...
Sep 06, 2023•46 min
When do you know it's time to take the leap to follow your passion? For Culinary Anthropologist Melissa Muller, traveling to Sicily to research her family roots and Sicilian foods for her NYC restaurants and book, "Sicily: Recipes Rooted in Tradition," inspired her to leave the U.S. and move to Sicily. And love. Melissa and husband, Fabio Sireci oversee the Sireci family's historic Feudo Montoni, an organic winery-farm in Central Sicily. She discusses Feudo Montoni's wines and Sicilian foods. Fe...
Aug 30, 2023•50 min
Born in Korea and raised in Syracuse, NY, Alice Chun is an inventor, professor and philanthropist whose work brings light to others. Her son’s chronic asthma and a desire to help reduce environmental pollution and fossil fuel usage motivated Chun to design her first portable solar powered lights, inspired by origami which her artist-mother taught her. Chun has donated thousands of Solight Design solar lights to refugee camps in the Ukraine and hurricane affected areas like Puerto Rico and Haiti....
Aug 23, 2023•48 min
You can learn a lot about your family through food, as Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young found in a binder of her late mother's handwritten family recipes. She speaks with Casey Corn, a classically trained chef and culinary anthropologist, who helps families recreate cherished family recipes in her TV series, Recipe Lost & Found (Magnolia Network). From Italian Lasagna to Matzoh Ball Soup, Casey delves into each family's history and culture to reveal the magic and memories in a dish. ...
Aug 16, 2023•52 min
"Rose Winer was not afraid of dying. But she was afraid of not living." This began the eulogy for the beloved maternal grandmother of Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. What defines a full and happy life? For Rose Winer it was Family, Faith, Friends and Community. She was a woman filled with love, energy and abundance. Her only flaw was neglecting her own health. She died at age 81 of cardiac arrest. This episode addresses how to define happiness and abundance on your terms. Fearless Fabu...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min
The CDC reports 86 million adults and 7% of children in the U.S. have high cholesterol which increases one's risk for heart attack and stroke. Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas explains the differences between HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and why testing is important to monitor levels for optimum health. Learn simple changes in how and what you eat to help manage your cholesterol. Dr. Klodas is founder of the Preventative Cardiology Clinic and Step One Foods. Fearles...
Aug 02, 2023•52 min
What does home mean to you? Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie reflects on the meaning of "home" after selling her house in the Hudson Valley in 2020 (and most of her possessions). She shares the challenges of returning to her childhood home after 40+ years away to care for her frail mother in her final year. "It has been like a Hallmark movie- a bittersweet story that is still unfolding- with themes of love, death, grief, reconnection with your past and learning to go all over again," she says. Fe...
Jul 27, 2023•49 min
A life-changing trip to Italy with her mother and sister after her father's death, a life-altering traumatic personal experience, and a life decision to become an entrepreneur all shape Susan Gravely's story. Founder of Vietri, a global brand built around imported hand-crafted Italian tabletop products and garden accessories for the home, and author of the book, "Italy on a Plate,” Susan shares her definition of home, how she started her company and growing up in her home state, North Carolina. ...
Jul 19, 2023•51 min
Name a 64-year-old woman whose body is taut and fit as a teen-ager and still has her original face. She’s still at the top of her career making money through multiple brand partnerships. And she’s still in love with her high school sweetheart. Like her? Envy her? Hate her? It’s Barbie (a.k.a Barbara Millicent Roberts, a doll introduced March 9, 1959). Melanie Young discusses fun Barbie facts and the myth of perfection, not comparing yourself to others and learning to define your own happiness. F...
Jul 12, 2023•25 min
Learn how this coal miner's daughter born and raised in Appalachia, Virginia, now a mother, grandmother and fearless cancer warrior, became America's winning-est County Fair Blue Ribbon Champion, nailed her first cookbook deal and became a question on "Jeopardy." Meet Linda Skeens, author, “The Blue Ribbon Kitchen” cookbook. Her loyal fans eat up her home-cooking recipes and tips on canning. You will, too! Especially her Best in Show Mexican Cornbread and Cucumber Dill Pickles. Fearless Fabulous...
Jul 05, 2023•45 min
Are you an entrepreneur starting out or trying to take your business to the next level who needs an arsenal of time-honored tips and a boost of motivation? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young and Jackie P. Taylor, an award-winning business consultant, discuss essential action steps to help entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds realize their potential and goals. Jackie is author of "Give Me a Boost!," written for entrepreneurs who are, in many cases, first-generation business owners. Fearle...
Jun 29, 2023•51 min
Some people fly the coop when they want to change their lives. Entrepreneur Lisa Steele built the coop. She left a Wall Street career for Maine life to embrace her family's long history in farming and to raise chickens. Lisa shares the joys of farm life to the nation on her award-winning television show, "Welcome to My Farm." Lisa is author of the "Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook" which became a hit faster than you can scramble eggs. Hers is an "egg-scellent reinvention story! Fearless Fabulous You is...
Jun 15, 2023•51 min
Access to water, especially drinking water, is scarce in many countries. As a college student in Nairobi, Kenya, Beth Koigi fell ill drinking the tap water from her school’s faucet and decided to work on solution that was both effective and affordable in her country where the average income is less than $100 a month. The result is Majik Water, a machine that harvests pure water directly from moisture in the air, averaging 25 to 1000 liters per day, bringing safe potable water to her community. F...
Jun 07, 2023•36 min
Nearly 30 percent of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste each year. Food waste is one of the top 10 contributors to carbon output in the environment. Food scientist and natural foods product developer, Emily Darchuk, studied dairy science and sought a way to upcycle whey, the liquid byproduct left after cheesemaking. Producing one pound of cheese creates nine pounds of whey. Emily repurposes whey sourced from California dairy farmers to make Wheyward Spirit, a specialty distilled spirit....
May 31, 2023•46 min
“A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else.”- Unknown. We've made inroads since the Women's Movement began and after the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. But we still have more work to do to achieve equal rights for all, says Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. In this episode she outlines ways to better advocate for yourself and for other women starting by using your voice and being a role model. Fearless Fabulous You ...
May 25, 2023•50 min
Almost everyone has something to say about Martha Stewart being a cover model at age 81 for Sports Illustrated's 2023 swimsuit issue. For FFY Host Melanie Young it states: "Be Fearless and Fabulous Your Way." Age may be biological, and aging is inevitable, but attitude and keeping an open mind and sense of humor, plus plenty of self -care are what keeps you Ageless in Spirit, strong and glowing. Melanie shares her own tips to be "Forever Young & Fabulous." Start with: Stay active and curious...
May 18, 2023•34 min
How do you commemorate Mother's Day after losing your Mother? Do you continue to celebrate or remember or choose to distract yourself? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young shares how she will honor her mother after her death in 2022. She discusses how to handle the tangle of emotions around Mother's Day that can be painful for many who have either lost their mothers, who have difficult relationships with their mothers, or who are still struggling to become a mother themselves. Fearless Fabul...
May 10, 2023•22 min
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 focus on: "anti-aging" instead of "healthy aging." It's time to change the narrative. Fearless Fabu...
May 03, 2023•12 min
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 Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor’s Guide to Lifelong Relief." Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wed...
Apr 26, 2023•48 min
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 resources. One percent of all Gray Whale Gin sales are donated to environmental nonprofits like Oceana....
Apr 12, 2023•51 min
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 she could be "emotionally affected," Lisa says her decision helped her gain a stronger sense of self. ...
Apr 05, 2023•51 min
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, Stop, and Solution with helpful tips. If you are working on your next chapter, this book is for you. ...
Mar 29, 2023•52 min
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 again. "You have always had the power, my dear. You just have to learn it for yourself," said Glinda. ...
Mar 22, 2023•26 min
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 (SEL) to schools to help people thoughtfully respond to any situation, circumstance, or interaction. ...
Mar 15, 2023•51 min
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 potential to own businesses, take charge of their lives and give back. womenseday.org Fearless Fabulous You ...
Mar 09, 2023•28 min
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 sustainably famed wine brand to help "open a conversation- and the mind- when opening a bottle." Fearless ...
Mar 02, 2023•51 min
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 cassoulet, learning from the chef masters. Along the way she reveals the story of her life and family....
Feb 22, 2023•53 min
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 Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET. Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Wome...
Feb 15, 2023•49 min
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 perfected her pili nut recipe to create Lavva, a thick, creamy plant-based, sugar free yogurt. Fearles...
Feb 10, 2023•52 min
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 delving into your inner soul can help you find clarity to envision the life you want. Fearless Fabulous ...
Feb 02, 2023•48 min
