Every woman should listen to this episode! Viki Zarkin talks candidly about how her battle with Stage 4 metastatic cancer inspired her to become a motivational speaker and coach to help women. She explains the importance of preventative healthcare for women and shares the practical advice she learned since her diagnosis. An inspiration to all women, Viki talks about her new book, “I AM THE ONE,” which is it is not only a story about cancer, but a tale of community, support, family and friendship. She shares her vision for the future of women’s healthcare and talks about why it is so important for women to get regular check-ups. Most importantly, Viki urges women to trust their instincts about their own bodies.

My guest today is Chef Donatella Arpaia. Donatella is an accomplished celebrity chef, dynamic restaurateur, television personality, author, entrepreneur, and a wife and mother of three. As the child of first-generation Italian immigrants, Donatella spent her summers in Italy. Donatella left her job as a corporate lawyer at age 26 to follow her true passion in the food world. A year later, she opened her first restaurant, Bellini, in New York City. Donatella has since opened up many other award-winning restaurants. She is well known as the head judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef. She makes regular appearances on national television shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s TODAY Show, and many others. Donatella is also the Brand Ambassador for Philips Kitchen Appliances North America.

In this episode, I talk with expert hair colorist and stylist, Dorothy Destefano. Dorothy talks about why she got started in this industry, and tells us how she knows what hair color to suggest to a client based upon their complexion and eye color. She discusses why one color can make someone look washed out while another will make them look vibrant. Dorothy counsels us on how often someone should color and how to cover grey more effectively with less oxidizing. She recommends a good shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair and tells us how she has kept up with trends and new techniques during COVID. Dorothy Destefano also explains what the word power means to her.

In this episode, I talk to the multi-talented Elisabeth Thieriot about her dreams as a child growing up in Poland. As the owner of an amazing skincare line, Elisabeth discusses her views on wearing sun protection and explains her reasons for her beliefs. She explains her feelings about her own health and happiness as a result of living with balance and how she accomplishes that. We also talk about shifting to living in harmony with natural cycles and how that allows us to thrive and Elisabeth explains how to make that shift. Elisabeth Thieriot tells us one habit of hers that makes her a more productive entrepreneur and tells us what the word power means to her.

Our guest today is Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano. She is an amazing woman who has overcome many difficulties and created three successful businesses. After losing both her parents and struggling, Marcie became more determined to ensure her children were not faced with the same financial burdens she had once faced. She started an exterior cleaning company, and over 25 years’ later, Nationwide Maintenance & General Contracting is a successful woman-owned minority business. Marcie also found time to tap into her creative side and started Custom Candle Co., a candle and specialty gift store with locations in White Plains and in Bedford Hills, New York specializing in unique soy candles. Marcie has also created her company CBD Live Natural which offers a full line of CBD products, including organic items. Marcie states, “Never be afraid to try new things or be afraid to fail because with faith, hard work and dedication you can accomplish anything.”

My guest today is Dawn Nic, a certified life and health coach. She is the founder of Whole Self Approach, LLC, and has developed the Whole Self Approach™ method. Dawn has authored many self-help workbooks. She has developed the Happiness Workshop, a Road to Joy, which has helped thousands of people find balance in their lives. Dawn has also created TFEE™ (Teens for Empowering Each Other) and has recently completed her second book “I Built Me.” Dawn is a social media influencer and can be found on several social media platforms.