On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Krista LeRay!

Krista is the founder of Penny Linn Designs, a needlepoint business offering inspiration, education, essentials, and accessories for everyone, regardless of your level of experience.

Nina and Krista discuss her previous career as a lifestyle blogger, and how COVID-19 led her and countless others to take up needlepointing and other “vintage” hobbies. They talk about why needlepointing has become so popular among millennials and Gen Z-ers, the stressful process of hiring employees as an entrepreneur, Krista’s expansion plans for Penny Linn in 2026 and beyond, and so much more.

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On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guests, Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham!

Elin is a New York Times Bestselling Author, and was dubbed The Queen of the Beach Read by New York Magazine in 2019. She’s known for titles such as 28 Summers, The Hotel Nantucket and The Perfect Couple, with over 30 novels written since 2000. Her daughter, Shelby, is currently a student at the University of Miami after attending St. George’s School in Rhode Island.

Nina, Elin and Shelby discuss Shelby’s experiences while attending boarding school, and how her time at St. George’s shaped the storytelling of their first collaborative work, The Academy. They talk about how the collaborative writing process differed from Elin’s traditional way of working, tease details about their follow-up novel, The Thoroughbreds, share info about Elin’s upcoming television and movie projects, and much more.

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Visit Elin’s website: https://www.elinhilderbrand.net/

Purchase Elin and Shelby’s book, The Academy: https://www.elinhilderbrand.net/titles/elin-hilderbrand/the-academy/9780316567855/

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Connect with Elin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElinHilderbrand/

Follow Shelby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbykcunningham/?hl=en

Check out Elin’s podcast, “Books, Beach, & Beyond”: https://www.booksbeachandbeyond.com

Listen to Episode #104 - Queen of the Beach Read (w/ Author Elin Hilderbrand) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ninas-got-good-news/id1400772422?i=1000598460215

Listen to Episode #104 - Queen of the Beach Read (w/ Author Elin Hilderbrand) on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gJmRBHYPgCMFlj9cRQXLF?si=07c3c62cbaad4dfc

On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Walker Ward!

Walker, whose Instagram handle is @walksauce42_, is a comedian and social media content creator, known for his specific and detailed parodies of common occurrences in everyday life, and of online trends.

Nina and Walker discuss the journey that took him from working on Wall Street, to being fired from his job and launching a social media empire. They talk about staying positive and ignoring negative feedback, the creative process that Walker follows to craft his content, the importance of taking breaks to avoid burnout, his future career plans in both comedy and acting, and much more!

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On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, John Gagliardi!

John is the founder and CEO of Kane Footwear, a brand that creates advanced EVA recovery shoes designed for comfort and sustainability. John is a former Division 1 and professional lacrosse player-turned-entrepreneur and investor.

Nina and John discuss his careers as an athlete and an entrepreneur, including the experience he gained by founding Maverik Lacrosse in 2005. They talk about the importance of creating an eco-friendly product, why John puts an emphasis on hiring employees who played team sports, the role of social media in Kane’s success, what’s next for Kane in Q4 and beyond, and much more!

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This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt.

Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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Connect with Kane Footwear on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kanefootwear/

On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Chet Kittleson!

Chet is the co-founder of Tin Can, a screen-free phone for kids that brings back the charm of land lines, minus the cords and with a lot more freedom.

Nina and Chet discuss his inspiration to create a modernized landline phone, and the many benefits of providing your child with a Tin Can phone before making the jump to a smartphone. They discuss the “phone-life balance” for kids and parents alike, advice given to him by Jonathan Haidt of The Anxious Generation, and much more!

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Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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Check out Chet and his family on The Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/why-parents-are-dialing-it-back-with-landlines-for-their-kids-247082053918

On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Dr. Erika Schwartz!

Dr. Erika is a pioneer in the use of bio-identical hormones for preventing illness and recognizing their direct link to overall wellness and their interconnection with diet, sleep and stress management. As the founder of her New York City-based practice, Evolved Science, her main priority with medicine is to treat the patient as a whole person.

Nina and Dr. Erika discuss her family’s journey from Romania to New York City, and the events that led her to establish her private practice. They talk about a number of topics related to menopause and aging, including HRT, the consumption of alcohol and protein, sleep and recovery, and much more!

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This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt.

Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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Purchase Dr. Erika’s books: https://drerika.com/books/

Visit the website for Evolved Science: https://www.eshealth.com

Check out Dr. Erika’s podcast, Redefining Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/c/A4MEvents/videos

On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Jane Winchester Paradis!

Jane is the Founder and Creative Director of Jane Win Jewelry, a coin jewelry collection designed with meaning, with amulets symbolizing strength, positivity, hope and other key values.

Nina and Jane discuss the most impactful moments of Jane’s career as a fashion executive, which has included stints at Lilly Pulitzer and Barneys New York. They talk about the inspiration behind Jane Win Jewelry, her brand’s innovative use of digital marketing and social media, advice for women looking to start their own businesses, and much more.

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This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt.

Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Jim Murphy!

Jim is a former professional athlete-turned-author and performance coach, who specializes in mental skills development. Jim wrote the transformative New York Times bestseller Inner Excellence, an instruction manual that will teach you how to perform under pressure and live the best possible life.

Nina and Jim discuss the life-changing moment in which Philadelphia Eagles’ wide receiver A. J. Brown was seen on the sideline reading Jim’s book during a game, and where Jim’s relationship with A.J. stands today. They talk about the importance of belief and love in life, the key differences between anxiety and depression and how to manage both, Jim’s purposeful morning routine and much more.

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This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt.

Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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Visit Jim’s “Inner Excellence” newsletter: https://innerexcellence.com

Purchase Jim’s books: https://innerexcellence.com/jim-murphys-books/

On this episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Dana Perino!

Dana was the 26th White House Press Secretary, under President George W. Bush from September 14, 2007, to January 20, 2009. She was the first female Republican ever to hold that position. She is currently a host on Fox News, appearing on The Five and America’s Newsroom, and a New York Times Bestselling Author.

Nina and Dana discuss her unique career path, and how she gained the confidence to address the world as Press Secretary. They discuss the importance of being a mentor to younger generations, how she stays positive despite having to report news that is often negative, and much more.

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Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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Visit Dana’s website: https://danaperinoofficial.com

Buy Dana’s new book, “I Wish Someone Had Told Me…”: https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-wish-someone-had-told-me-the-best-advice-for-building-a-great-career-and-a-meaningful-life-anon9780063411470/21661595?ean=9780063411470&next=t

On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke anchors our first Female Founders Panel.

These are our Good News VIP Guests:

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Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD is a Harvard-trained, board-certified, celebrity dermatologist that treats both cosmetic and medical skincare concerns. Dr. Nichols is the Founding Director of NicholsMD of Greenwich.

Visit the NicholsMD website: https://kimnicholsmd.com

Follow Dr. Nichols on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsmd_dermatology/

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Anne Grossman is a Connecticut-based entrepreneur, and the Founder + Owner of Rebel Daughter Cookies, a which creates ultra-decadent, gourmet chocolate chunk cookies to indulge your inner REBEL.

Visit the Rebel Daughter Cookies website: https://rebeldaughtercookies.com

Follow Rebel Daughter Cookies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeldaughtercookies/

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Melanie (Mel) Bolin and Lina Dickinson are the co-founders of MERSEA, a luxury, travel-inspired brand that creates adventure essentials crafted for wherever you may go.

Visit the MERSEA website: https://mersea.com

Follow MERSEA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merseaco?igsh=MTF4eDlxbm9kcXloeA%3D%3D

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Topics of today’s episode include: origin stories for each panelist, lessons learned, biggest challenges and greatest success stories in their respective business ventures, the impact of being a mentor/being mentored by others, and more.

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This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt.

Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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