Meaning Is About Making A Dfference, Not Having An Audience with Tiffany Evangelos - #229

Everything In Nature Invites Us Constantly To Be What We Are With Julie Dybendahl #-230

Donna talks James Fox Owner and Founder of VitaFox. VitaFox [https://www.vitafox.com/] (often stylized as Vitafox) is a wellness and supplement brand best known for its specialized magnesium complexes designed to reduce bloating and relieve digestive discomfort. Their flagship supplement typically combines five distinct types of magnesium, including magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate, to target stress-related and digestive bloating.     Donna talks with Ana O’Neill the Co-owner and Curator of Atelie Modern. Atelier Modern [https://www.atelier-modern.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop59SSGSdqmf8hFiVnvRJvHF1JbHUmWnkoEKV9PKOCg10SmTbHQ] is a sister-founded gallery and home decor boutique located at 2091 Boston Post Road in Larchmont, New York. Founded in 2022, it operates as part art gallery, part home store, and part design studio, blending fine art with accessible, everyday living.      Donna chats Julie Dybendahl, CEO of Quantum LightWaves and Knut Dybendahl, CIO of Quantum LightWaves. Wellness & Cellular Health: A health and wellness brand/consultancy based in Tallahassee, FL, that focuses on alternative therapies, such as cell-energy therapy and stem cell activation       Donna talks with Stacie Holmes Owner and Tyler Grace Higgins, Owner of Salt and CorePilates and Wellness. Salt+Core Pilates & Wellness is a premier boutique fitness studio located at 6th and Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, New Jersey. It offers a mix of reformer and mat Pilates, yoga, and strength-focused "Sculpt Edition" classes designed to build core stability and tone.      Donna checks out the 40th Moving Image Awards. The 40th Moving Image Awards is a gala event held on June by the Museum of the Moving Image [https://movingimage.org/join-and-support/2026-spring-moving-image-awards/] (MoMI) in Astoria, Queens, New York. It celebrated leaders in the media and entertainment industry, raising funds for the museum's exhibitions and community outreach programs. Donna chats with Adam Aron, Honoree, CEO and Chairman of AMC Entertainment,  Barbara Miller, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs MoMI, Josh Sapan, Museum Trustee, Founder of Marvels of Media and Sapan Studio, Fran Lebowitz, Author and Personality, Kyra Sedgwick, Honoree, Actor and Directo and, Kevin Bacon, Honoree, Actor and Director,           Donna sits down and talks with Melissa Matassa and John Matassa Co Owners of iSmash Farmingdale. iSmash Farmingdale is an interactive entertainment venue on Long Island (334 Main St., Farmingdale, NY) that specializes in stress relief and creative release. It features fully equipped "rage rooms" where visitors can smash glass, electronics, and windshields, alongside glow-in-the-dark splatter paint rooms.         Donna chats with Amanda Ciardiello, Co-Founder of Nurse Connect, Kat Brennan RN and Co-Fouunder of Nurse Connect and Jackie Passante RN and Co-Founder of Nurse Connect. Nurse Connect is an in-home care platform that directly connects patients with vetted, independent Registered Nurses (RNs). It operates like a specialized healthcare marketplace where clients can hire nurses for private-pay services—such as postpartum support, post-surgical recovery, or chronic condition management—without the need for traditional staffing agencies.         Finally, Donna talks with Chris Kwaiat COO of Topsail Sunrise Co Takeout!, and Monique Salas CMO of Topsail Sunrise Co Takeout! Topsail Sunrise Co refers to Topsail Sunrise, LLC, a Suwanee, Georgia-based company led by founder Brian Mullenbach. The company holds registered trademarks related to commercial branding and consumer goods, and is often associated with coastal-themed merchandise, such as the popular "Topsail Sunrise" candle scent produced by the Coastal Cove Candle brand. Takeout!  This is an ultra-portable court and paddle game designed for beaches, parks, or backyards. Players use carbon-composite paddles to rally a ball within a compact, portable boundary. The game gets progressively harder as players are eliminated once they hit exactly 11 points, and the court shrinks after each exit

Meaning Is About Making A Dfference, Not Having An Audience with Tiffany Evangelos - #229

Donna talks to Dr. Tom Kemnitz Founer of Royal Fireworks Press and Online Learning and Jordan Holmes Director of Marketing of Royal Fireworks Press and Online Learning. Royal Fireworks Press is a specialized educational publisher founded in 1977, best known for creating advanced, relationship-oriented curricula for gifted children and special-needs learners. They are famously the exclusive publisher of the Michael Clay Thompson (MCT) language arts curriculum, which is considered a gold standard in the field.    Donna talks with Tiffany Evangelos Oo-Founder of Nourish Mother. Nourish Mother is a meal delivery service designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum women, providing fully cooked, ready-to-heat meals. The service focuses on high-quality, research-backed nutrition—using grass-fed proteins, seed oil-free ingredients, and organic produce to support maternal recovery, steady energy, and lactation. Meals can be ordered as bundles or a-la-carte through the Nourish Mother [https://www.nourishmother.com/] platform.       Donna chats with Dominique Austin Founder of ParentPing. The Baby & Toddler Care Product Company: Founded by Dominique Austin, this ParentPing offers a "Baby Bedtime Help Button," which is a device marketed to assist parents with newborn sleep routines and help reduce screen time in the nursery.      Donna talks with Kathryn White the Co-Founder of Perfect Paci. Perfect Paci is a baby brand best known for its custom, snap-on pacifier covers and personalized pacifiers. They sell decorative, custom-engraved covers that snap directly over the rings of popular pacifier brands like BIBS and FRIGG.     Donna chats with Dr. Bernadette Mullen the CEO and Founder of Speech Start and Shaylyn Stillwell Coowner and operatof os Specch Start.. Speech Start NJ is a private pediatric therapy and developmental center operating in Hazlet and Fair Haven, New Jersey. Founded by Dr. Bernadette Mullen, it provides speech-language, feeding, and occupational therapy, as well as academic tutoring for children and young adults from ages 0 to 21+      Donna sits down and talks with Melissa Matassa and John Matassa Co Owners of iSmash Farmingdale. iSmash Farmingdale is an interactive entertainment venue on Long Island (334 Main St., Farmingdale, NY) that specializes in stress relief and creative release. It features fully equipped "rage rooms" where visitors can smash glass, electronics, and windshields, alongside glow-in-the-dark splatter paint rooms.     Donna chats with Linn Angell CEO and Intuitive Teacher 144 Education NGO . The term "144 Education NGO" most likely refers to the education organization founded by author and intuitive educator Linn Angell. The organization promotes an intuitive, human-centered, and compassionate approach to education that aims to nurture the whole student rather than focusing solely on traditional performance and academic metrics.    Finally, Donna talks with Danielle Guinyard the Owner of Tyze. Tyze was born out of a simple but important realization: the everyday hoodie string is one of the most overlooked sources of germs and chemical exposure. Babies often reach for or chew on them, but standard fabrics can harbor bacteria and detergent residues that no parent would want near their child’s mouth.

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great with Laura Maier - #228

Donna talks to Paul Johnson, Owner and Founder of Republican Red Winery. Republican Red Winery is a California-based, family-owned winery founded in 2020 by Paul Johnson. It crafts bold, 100% American-made wines tailored for conservative Americans. The winery actively champions traditional values and the American Dream while aiming to spark lively, civil political discussions around the dinner table    Donna talks with Laura Maier, Owner of Laura Lee Jewelry. Laura Lee Jewellery (often referred to as Laura Lee Jewelry) is a renowned London-based fine jewelry brand established in 1985. Founded by British designer Laura Lee, it is known for its eclectic, handmade collections featuring precious gemstones, charms, lockets, and signature engraved antique coins that are designed to be layered and collected over time    Donna chats with Alessandro Mini the Founder and Director of Sibilla Spring Water. Sibilla Spring Water is a premium Italian oligomineral spring water sourced and bottled in the Monti Sibillini National Park. It is known for its purity, balanced mineral profile, and natural alkalinity     Donna talks with Lucille Conforti Owner of Lucilles Florist. Lucilles Florist (also known as Lucille's Floral) is a locally owned and operated flower shop located at 17 Church Street in Fishkill, New York. Established in 2001, the shop has served the greater Hudson Valley region (including Beacon and Poughkeepsie) for over two decades, specializing in custom event florals, wedding arrangements, and daily deliveries for birthdays, sympathy, and other occasions.    Donna chats with Montoya Fontenot Owner Khaya Botanicals. Khaya Botanicals is an artisan wellness and apothecary brand specializing in natural, plant-based health and beauty products. Founded by Janelle Montoya, the company offers a variety of holistic remedies, including sea moss gels, herbal hair oils, organic soaps, body butters, and dietary teas     Donna sits down and talks with Thomas Esposito the General Manager of the VIP Country Club.The VIP Country Club is a premier, award-winning waterfront venue located in New Rochelle, New York, on the Long Island Sound. Spread across 8 acres in Westchester County, the property operates both as an exclusive summer beach and tennis club and as a full-service event space.   Donna chats with Erin McCabe the Founder and Owner of Salon Coco Bond. Salon CoCo BOND is a premier hair salon and day spa located at 809 Broad Street in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Established in 2010, the "one-stop shop" offers comprehensive beauty services, including precision cuts, color, extensions, facials, Korean head spa treatments, nail care, waxing, and makeup Donna talks with Caitlyn Pedana the Owner and Lead Planner at Planning with Pedana. Planning with Pedana is a New Jersey-based wedding and event planning company founded by Caitlynn Pedana. The firm provides a range of services from day-of coordination to full-service planning, designed to help couples navigate their engagement and maintain a stress-free wedding day     Donna chats with Daniel Akilov President of Floral Terrace. Floral Terrace is an elegant, historic event venue located at 250 Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park, New York, serving the Queens and Long Island areas. Operating out of the landmark 1927 "Floral Building"—a restored 20th-century theater—it is a popular destination for weddings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations.     Finally,Donna talks with Anthony Mistretta Owner of Mario’s Pasticceria. Mario’s Pasticceria is an authentic, family-owned Italian bakery located at 199 E. Main Street in Babylon Village, New York. Known as a Long Island staple, it specializes in classic Italian pastries like cannoli, sfingi, sfogliatelle, and eclairs, as well as custom cakes, pies, and assorted cookies

Success Isn't About The End Result, It's About What You Learn Along The Way with Christopher Wyze - #227

Donna talks to Misty Mattingly President of SmileSip. SmileSip is a functional drink mix developed by dentists and dental hygienists designed to support both oral and gut health. The powder is mixed with water and consumed by sipping, swishing, and swallowing, offering a preventative approach to oral hygiene between brushing   Donna talks with Doug Ray Co-Founder 0f Small Rice Studios. Small Rice Studios is an independent game development studio created by brothers Doug and Nick Ray. They are best known for designing and publishing Roast, a cozy and competitive tabletop card game featuring cute, sinister, and mischievous marshmallows.   Donna chats with Alessandro Mini the Founder and Director of Sibilla Spring Water. Sibilla Spring Water is a premium Italian oligomineral spring water sourced and bottled in the Monti Sibillini National Park. It is known for its purity, balanced mineral profile, and natural alkalinity     Donna talks Zaineh Bataineh the CE0 of OORA Enterprises. Zaineh Bataineh is the CEO of OORA Enterprises, an entrepreneurial and lifestyle-focused company based in the United States. She is an active business leader and entrepreneur whose company features a variety of lifestyle and wellness ventures. Notably, Bataineh has expanded her brand's public profile     Donna chats with Montoya Fontenot Owner Khaya Botanicals. Khaya Botanicals is an artisan wellness and apothecary brand specializing in natural, plant-based health and beauty products. Founded by Janelle Montoya, the company offers a variety of holistic remedies, including sea moss gels, herbal hair oils, organic soaps, body butters, and dietary teas     Donna sits down again and talks to Evan Hirsch, Fashion Designer Evan Hirsch is a 25 year old fashion designer, entrepreneur, TV personality, stylist, make up artist, and content creator from New York. He is most known for his transforming dresses, under the name EvanHirschFashion on TikTok, where he posts for over 484,000 fans. His designs have been viewed by over 65 million worldwide viewers and have captured celebrity attention by the likes of Kim Petras.   Donna chats with Dr. Lucy Jones Chief Medical Officer of Cellitas.  Cellitas is a health and wellness company that focuses on cellular health, longevity, and healthy aging. Dr. Lucy Jones, DM (Oxon), serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Cellitas and is a clinician and researcher whose work bridges frontline medicine and the study of immune aging. She is an expert in immunology and infection and holds degrees from the University of Oxford and Sara Rotman CEO of Cellitas. Sara Rotman is the CEO of Cellitas, a cellular health company focused on research surrounding autophagy and polyamines to support longevity and wellness. She is a serial entrepreneur, brand architect, and wellness advocate who transitioned from the upper echelons of the fashion and design industry to the health and agricultural sectors      Finally,Donna talks with Christopher Wyze of Christopher Wyze and the tellers. Christopher Wyze is a writer, former advertising executive, and the award-winning frontman of the blues and Americana band,

Everything Around Us Is Made Up Of Energy. To Attract Positive Things In Your Life, Start By Giving Off Positive Energy with Travis Frasier - #226

Donna talks to Adriana Pickering Co-Founder of Sagrada BioSkincare. Sagrada BioSkincare is a luxury, plant-based and ritual-inspired skincare brand founded by holistic practitioners Adri and Brent. It focuses on blending botanical wisdom, herbalism, and global healing traditions with bioactive, clean ingredients     Donna chats with Vanessa Segur Founder of Ocean Glow Aestheics. Vanessa Segura is a Registered Nurse (RN) and aesthetic injector based on Long Island, New York. She is the founder and owner of Ocean Glow Aesthetics, a boutique medspa specializing in injectables like Botox, fillers, and skin treatments     Donna talks with Fiona Wilder of Intuitive Animal Communicator and Grief Pet Loss. An Intuitive Animal Communicator is a practitioner who claims to use extrasensory perception or "telepathy" to interpret an animal's thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Pet Loss Grief Support is specialized emotional counseling that helps individuals process the profound heartbreak and unique challenges of losing a beloved animal companion.   Donna attends Book Con NYC with Dee Naugn. He talks to patrons Kelly, Sophia, Smishma, L.P., Jane, and Adriana Trigiani, Author, Playwright and Filmmaker.    Harlan Friedman of Sole Free and a correspondent t0 the Donna Drake Show chats with Steve Schirripa. Steve Schirripa is an American actor, producer, and author best known for his television roles as mobster Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri on HBO's The Sopranos and Detective Anthony Abetemarco on CBS's Blue Bloods.     Donna talks to Charee Crisci, Founder and Owner of Moon Goddess Rituals. Moon Goddess Rituals is a holistic wellness and spiritual company founded by Charee Crisci, a licensed therapist and spiritual mentor. The company merges traditional therapy with holistic spirituality and divine feminine empowerment to help women heal, process life transitions, and connect with themselves     Donna chats with Travis Frasier the CEO of Elite Restoration and Construction Inc. Elite Restoration & Construction Inc. is a full-service emergency disaster restoration and general contracting company based in Holbrook, New York, with a strong focus on the Long Island and New York City metropolitan areas.    Finally,Donna talks with Andrea Peponakis author of The Tradigtal Grandna, From Favorite to Forever. The Tradigital Grandma: From Favorite to Forever is a bestselling book and companion platform created by author Andrea Peponakis. It provides a step-by-step guide to helping grandmothers and older adults capture family history, record their voices, and share their values so they can leave an unforgettable legacy.