Fearless Fabulous You

In her riveting memoir, American Daughter (HarperOne), Stephanie Thornton Plymale reveals her long-hidden childhood of neglect, hunger, poverty, homelessness, truancy, foster homes, lack of medical care and sexual abuse. Plymale's absent mentally ill mother was in and out of jails and psych wards. After her mother becomes terminally ill, Plymale embarks on a series of coming-to-terms interviews with her to discover answers about her true lineage, her real father, and her mother's dark secret.

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Curious how to pair chocolate with wines? Show Host Melanie Young discusses pairings with Milène Jardine, whose namesake artisan chocolates are inspired by her world travels. Milène Jardine dark chocolate truffles are preservative-free and filled with exotic fruits, spices, nuts and more. Queens, NY-based Milène shares her entrepreneur journey from working in product marketing for Macy's to becoming a chocolatier. She discusses adapting her business model during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Bestselling Australian Author Sarah Wilson ("I Quit Sugar," "First, We Make the Beast Beautiful") discusses her latest book, "This One Wild and Precious Life," a soul’s journey through the complexities of climate change, coronavirus, racial inequalities and our disconnection from what matters. Wilson is a passionate environmentalist and minimalist, who hikes the world with one small backpack. She discusses the healing power of nature and stepping outside your comfort zone. www.sarahwilson.com

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Chef & TV Show Host Christina Pirello shares her journey recovering from a cancer diagnosis and embracing a whole foods, plant focused diet. Pirello's shows, classes, workshops and books teach people how to prepare nutritious dishes at home. christinacooks.com. Travel pals Erika Takeuchi and Emilie Bridon created TROVE, a "vacation in a box" subscription to support small businesses around the world and offer travelers a "taste" of different destinations delivered to their homes. hello-trove.com

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Meet four young women who are recipients of the 2020 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, all committed to social impact through their programs:

Annie Zhu, age 17, cofounder, Fresh Hub Houston (Texas)
Isha Clarke, age 17, cofounder, Youth Vs Apocalypse (Oakland, CA)
Kavi Dolasia, age 18, cofounder, Reaching Out with Robotics (Mill Valley, CA)
Isabella Paoletti-Tejada, age 18, founder, Read A Story, Change a Life (Yorba Linda, CA)

www.barronprize.com
Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young suggested the best of the best holiday gifts from guests who have been on her shows. Including:
https://thistlefarms.org/
https://www.doll10.com/
https://cancerbeglammed.com/
https://sipsongspirits.com/
https://venturemom.com/
https://dunejewelry.com/
https://herfuturecoalition.org/
https://www.dryfarmwines.com/
https://www.drfrankwines.com/
www.vingardevalise.com (use promo code TCT for 60% off any suitcase)

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Many of us are coping with loss during the COVID-19 pandemic: loss of a loved one, loss of job or business, canceled special occasions and holiday traditions for the sake of safety and health. Dr. Jennifer Love, coauthor of "When Crisis Strikes," discusses stages of grief, coping mechanisms and how to be sensitive to a friend who has lost a loved one- what to say/not to say. Dr. Love underscores that we all need to allow ourselves time to grieve and to reflect.

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Sipping never felt so good! New York's Finger Lakes (aka #FLX) wine region produces world-class wines, notably Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Meaghan Frank, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, one of the pioneer producers in the #FLX, discusses the wines and region. Tara Jasper is a breast cancer survivor who wants to raise awareness of risk reduction and genetic testing. Founder of Sipsong Spirits she producers Indira gin, a modern style gin, and a non-alcohol Indira Gin Tea.

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Ivis Sampayo, Chief Diversity Officer for SHARE, oversees programs to help minority women cope with a breast cancer diagnosis. Sampayo is a two-time breast cancer survivor who dedicates her time to helping women and their caregivers through education, advocacy and peer support. She discusses some of the challenges many minority women face and how SHARE is providing help. Services, all free, are led by volunteers, and offered in multiple languages. www.sharecancersuport.org 1-844-ASK-SHARE.

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Maintaining self-esteem and a positive body image is important for cancer survivors and can help improve the healing process. Breast cancer survivor, Lisa Lurie, cofounder of Cancer Be Glammed, a lifestyle company for women recovering from surgery through survivorship, discusses her decision not to reconstruct her breasts after her bilateral mastectomy- also known as "living flat." Lurie shares important considerations for women who choose- or are unable to- reconstruct. www.CancerBeGlammed.com.

Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at 12noon ET Wednesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).