Rocky Kanaka is an Emmy-nominated TV host, entrepreneur, animal advocate, and the author of recently released + New York Times Best Selling Book: “Sitting with Dogs: Stories of Rescue Dogs Going from Lost to Loved”. Sitting with Dogs is a collection of stories about nine rescue dogs that each got off to a rough start but found their way into Rocky’s arms. Rocky’s stories will tug at your heart, bring a smile to your face, and maybe even inspire you to give a little of your own time to a dog in need. Visit rockykanaka.com to learn more.

Lucille Accetta is the Chief Pharmacy Officer at CVS Health, and Dr. Edwin McGee is a District Leader Emerging Leader (DLEL) and Pharmacy Manager for CVS Pharmacy. As more people depend on community pharmacies for local, personalized care, a new report from CVS Health sheds some light on what’s ahead. Lucille and Dr. Edwin will be joining us to share more about what patients and pharmacists can look forward to. Learn more at cvshealth.com/rx-report.

Shoppers this holiday season are expected to put value before volume; they are also expected to seek practical, needed goods. There are four major groups to shop for: the “Doers,” the “Comfort Seekers”, the “Next Gen” and the “Companions”! Marti Skold-Jordan, Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador, and Chris Serra, District Manager of Tractor Supply, will be joining us to share some holiday gift ideas for the entire family. Visit www.tractorsupply.com/gifts for more information.

The holiday season is officially on, and Emmy-nominated Chef Cara Di Falco is serving up smart, affordable ways to make it delicious without the stress. As the host of Cara’s Cucina, Cara knows how to make holiday meals feel special and doable, even on a budget. Cara is teaming up with Sprouts Farmers Market to share real-world inspiration for better-for-you holiday dishes, time-saving shortcuts, and budget-friendly grocery picks. For more information, visit: www.Sprouts.com.

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