Patience may be a virtue, but it's becoming scarce in the era of instant gratification and "I need it now" mentality. Feeling impatient and dealing with impatient people adds to stress. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young admits her own challenges keeping her patience and addresses how to calm down and slow down. She provides tips to handle impatient people from friends and family to work colleagues and clients in different scenarios. She says, "Turn Being Impatient into 'I'm Patient."Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
How many times has someone asked to "pick your brain" or meet to gather information. Offering free advice is helpful and generous. But sometimes people cross the line and take advantage of your time and expertise. FFY's Melanie Young says giving your free time can be beneficial but know when to draw the line. If someone is asking you to do something that you normally charge for, be honest with yourself and that person. Keep your spirit and mind "free" and quote a fee for your professional time.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
"Did you eat all that?" "You eat like a bird!" " Good girl! You cleaned your plate." "Why did you order that?" Has anyone said these words or similar to you when you are eating? How did it make you feel? Food shaming- judging and commenting to someone about how or what they are eating - has no place at the table. As a young girl, food shaming led Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young into unhealthy eating habits. Healthy relationships with food start with enjoying what you eat without judgment.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Regret is a feeling of remorse about a decision or action we made, or did not, that we wished we could have done better or differently. Many people at the end of their lives express regrets over putting work over pleasure and not spending more time with family and friends, or choices they made. FFY Host Melanie Young shares how she has dealt with her own regrets to reframe her mind. She says, “You can’t move forward with clarity when you are always looking in life’s rear-view mirror.”Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Estate sales liquidate items in a house, notably in the event of the 4 "D's"- Death, Divorce, Debt, Disease, Downsizing. Hiring an estate sale company to manage details helps. Many take 40% (average) of the sale income. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young chose to manage her own estate sale and shares her experience on staying focused, organized and sane while dealing with hagglers, resellers, looky-loos, and TikTok posts, and responding to the continual question: "How low will you go?"Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder second only to Alzheimer's. Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with PD which can affect people of all ages, genders and ethnicities. Dr. Hiral Shah, a neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetics. Denise Coley was diagnosed with PD in 2017. She discusses living with PD and her advocacy work to educate Black and African- American communities about PD. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Are you bombarded with lists of things Not To Do After You Turn Age 50 or 60? Well, so is Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young who says to turn "Do Nots" into "Just Do Its!" #1 Do Treat Your Self as a Precious Gemstone and Take Care of Your Self-Health and Well-Being. #2 Do listen to Your Intuition and Inner Voice rather than to Critics and Naysayers telling you what Not To Do. #3 Do embrace change with an open mind. Biological aging is real, but a creative, youthful spirit goes beyond age.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
“Manifest"= Envision the life you want. Take Action to Create and Realize an Outcome. As the Rolling Stones sang, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you'll find You get what you need.” You Can “dream it and do it,” but it requires focus, patience and a reality check. Sometimes, you need more training, education and mentoring. This episode addresses manifestation techniques like journaling, vision boards and mantras to reset your brain to set yourself up for success.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Decluttering your house may not be for everyone, but it can be transforming for many. In Sweden, the decluttering process is called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” The concept is to clear your life of unnecessary things before you leave this world rather than leaving decluttering to your family. Fearless Fabulous You’s Melanie Young shares her experience and tips on decluttering her family home after her mother died. She says, “Letting go creates space to grow.”Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
While "imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery," Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young says, "Why be a copy when you can be an original?" Be in control of deciding changes in your life. Learn the differences between intentional change and incidental change and how to cope and stay focused. Also learn to identify the warning signs of unhealthy changes that are against your will and best interests. Change is good-on your terms. Set goals and boundaries. Embrace your authentic You.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Life isn't perfect, but neither are any of us. Appreciate what you have rather than lamenting what you may lack, says Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. Learn to live with serendipity and gratitude. Make each day matter and keep yourself open to letting things happen naturally. Why save your silver, jewelry and nice clothes for special occasions? Bring them out to enjoy and share with loved ones, both family and friends who are like your family. Embrace your abundance large or small.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Competitive para surfer, Heather C. Markham, is no stranger to rough waters. At age 34 she was diagnosed with progressive muscular dystrophy and would eventually require a wheelchair. Heather has defied the odds as a wheelchair user through sports (para surfing and golf), her photography and her advocacy work for individuals living with a disability through her company, Making Waves for Good. Her memoir is "Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Multiple Dystrophy."Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
After her mother died in 2020, Stephanie Franklin, re-thought her life and purpose. She left her job at an AdTech company and took time to travel and embrace her curiosity about wine. Along the way she took an interest in the small, independent producers she met. Stephanie’s journey inspired her to launch FlyWines, an import business and subscription wine club. Stephanie shares insights as a career-changing entrepreneur, from repurposing her skills to being a black-owned, woman-owned business.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Holiday celebrations can trigger unhealthy habits like overconsumption of food and drink, nervous noshing and social FOMO (fear of missing out). Wine & Food Industry pros Melanie Young, Host of Fearless Fabulous You & The Connected Table, and Michelle Lawton, Founder of Joyful Plate LLC, share tips to Eat, Drink and Be Mindful. Lawton is author of "Moderating a Love Affair with Food: 10 Tips to Mindful Eating and Drinking.” Embrace both the spirit of giving and taking care of yourself.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Why toss those vegetable stems and stalks and fruit pulp and peels? Repurpose them into tasty dishes that are good for you and help reduce food waste. Food columnist/author Lindsay-Jean Hard shares tips in her book, "Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds and Stems into Delicious Meals." Virginia is for wine lovers! Melanie tastes wines with Maya Hood White, Lead Winemaker at Early Mountain Vineyards in the bucolic Shenandoah Valley. Early Mountain Vineyards is a woman-owned winery.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
World-class wines are made in New York State, the third largest production region in the U.S.A. The picturesque Finger Lakes region (named for its narrow glacial lakes) is renowned for its cool-climate Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir (among others). Located on Keuka Lake, Konstantin Frank is one the most historic wineries, whose namesake founder, first planted vinifera grapes in New York with success. Fourth generation family owner, Meaghan Frank, discusses wines and history.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Nikki Vargas has spent her life traveling world as a writer. But her life took a detour and a new journey of self-discovery after she called off her wedding to a longtime beau, quit her job and decided to pursue a full-time career in travel, now as Fodor's Travel Senior Editor. Along the way she founded the first feminist travel publication, Unearth Women, and learned about a mysterious family murder in her native Colombia. Vargas shares her story in her memoir, Call You When I Land.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Change of seasons can also change your mood, especially in Autumn when days start growing shorter, nights longer and weather colder. Add end of year anxiety about what you did or did not accomplish in your life and a barrage of bad news and, yikes! Psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Cristie Ritz-King, PysD, LPC, RYT, Wonder Inc Wellness, offers tips to manage anxiety. You are not alone! Anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans. Start with self-care and seek help to help You.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Award-winning travel expert, Lisa Niver, has ventured around the world for much of life, from working cruise ships to hostel-hopping in Asia to scuba diving oceans and seas. But life events leading up to her "50th year around the sun" inspired her to create- and achieve- a "50 by 50" bucket list that had the former teacher stepping outside her comfort zone and into a journey of reinvention. She documents in her memoir, "Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fabulous After Fifty."Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.