I am so excited to welcome actress Emily Bergl to this week's episode. You've seen Emily has one of the stars of Shameless, she's appeared on Desperate Housewives, and an numerous episodes ofSouthland. And during this candid conversation, she'll reveal what is no-doubt her greatest role to date, that of becoming a mom.

And as we are in the last week of February, it's time to take a look at this week's Academy Award nominations. Tune in as I reveal my favorite films of 2016.

Farnoosh Torabi is a journalist and financial expert, and I am so grateful to have her on EmmeStyle. Farnoosh gives us insight on how to handle your money and gives advice on how to have those important and possibly uncomfortable conversations about finances.  

Farnoosh is the host of the award winning So Money podcast and her work and advice has been featured in the NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, Time, Marie Claire, Glamour, Redbook and USA Today. She’s appeared on all major news and talk shows, including NBC's TODAY Show, CNN, MSNBC, Good Morning America, The View and Live! With Kelly and Michael.

My special guest this week is Ilana Levine, host of the podcast "Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine." She's an actress who has starred, in among other things, the Broadway production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown." But you may best know her from the "Contest" episode of "Seinfeld" in which she plays a health club employee who tells Elaine that John F. Kennedy, Jr., was interested in her. 

And speaking of the Broadway stage, I finally got the chance to see "Hamilton" and it was A-Maze-Ing. My executive producer Gillian and I sit down to discuss the frenzy around the show, and she should know -- Gillian hosts the "Hamilcast" podcast.

This week, I am excited to welcome my dear friend Dale Noelle, one of the most successful fit models in the industry and founder and CEO of True Model Management. Join us as Dale talks about her journey advocating for fair pay, conquering body image stereotypes, and fighting cancer while pregnant. I have known Dale for many, many years and I am thrilled to have her on EmmeStyle.

To reach me and the team here at EmmeStyle, please email us [email protected]. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show.

Check out these charities supported by Dale Noelle:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center:  www.fredhutch.org

Aeden's Bridge of Hope: a non-profit organization supports families and patients affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Solving Kids Cancer: www,solvingkidscancer.org

K.I.D.S/Fashion Delivers: www.donateproduct.com

National Eating Disorders Association: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

The Center for Discovery: www.thecenterfordiscovery.org

I could not think of a better way to launch EmmeStyle then with a recap of my trip to the Women's March in Washington, DC, on January 21st. I was incredibly honored to be a part of this historic occasion, and I had the pleasure to speak with so many amazing women, men, and children along the journey. Join me, as I take you into the huddled masses exercising their freedom of speech; listen to the themes of love; learn from those who disagree with the new administration; and most importantly, let's discuss where we go from here. 

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Ready for more? In part two of behind the scenes of #EmmeStyle, it's all about the UnGoogle-able facts. You know, the stuff about Emme you'll only hear from Emme herself.

Welcome to EmmeStyle: Remarkable People. Empowering Stories. Emme and her executive producer Gillian Pensavalle give you a first look at what's in store on #EmmeStyle. Get ready to laugh, too - it's going to be fun!