As temperatures continue to drop outside and heat starts pumping inside, you’ve probably noticed a change in your skin. Body care can be even more challenging when the seasons transition, so it’s helpful to follow guidance from board-certified dermatologists to ensure your daily routine helps combat dry skin.No matter your skin type, it’s beneficial to adjust your body care regimen with the seasons. Stressors like changes in humidity, holiday travel and winter weather can strip the skin of moisture. It’s important to find products that penetrate the skin’s surface to nourish and restore a dry, thirsty skin barrier. Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Cheri Frey shares the most prestigious ingredients in skincare, how you can keep your body moisturized this winter, and how to break the perpetual dry skin cycle and replenish your skin barrier.

COVID continues to be a concern for many Americans. If you plan to visit family this holiday season, especially the elderly or people with compromised immune systems, getting an updated COVID vaccine can help protect yourself and those around you. Novavax has an updated COVID-19 vaccine this vaccination season. The vaccine, developed using a well-established technology also used to develop other vaccines, is widely available at a range of retailers, including Costco, CVS Pharmacy, Giant, Publix, Rite Aid and Stop & Shop, as well as in physicians’ offices and through government programs. The company believes that it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the COVID-19 vaccine option that is best for you and your loved ones. Dr. Bob Walker, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Novavax talks more about why getting a COVID vaccine is still important and the vaccine options available.

Whether you’re attending a holiday work party or planning the perfect outfit to meet your significant other’s family for the first time, piecing together holiday looks can be challenging. Help is just a phone call away! Bahar Takhtehchian talks about the launch of Stitch Fix’s holiday party hotline where callers can send in their burning holiday party questions to receive personalized styling tips directly from Stitch Fix’s expert stylists.

Toys are more than just fun and games. In fact, experts have found that children can learn a lot from playing. That’s why this holiday season parents should consider giving educational toys that improve motor skills, teach about shapes and symmetry, or inspire family bonding. Parenting expert and TLC Host Amanda Mushro of @LIFEHACKS is teaming with LEGO to discuss the importance of choosing gifts that enrich the lives of children, while also sharing details about a special event for kids ages 9 to 99.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for many of us, also the most expensive! With gifts, parties, food and decorations, your holiday shopping list can come with a hefty price tag. But you can use this season as an opportunity to educate kids about finances, too. It’s a great time to start building good money habits that will stick year-round. Matt Gromada, Head of Family Banking at Chase, joins Michelle with tips to help kids and parents start those much-needed money conversations.

This holiday season, families across the country are facing increased challenges, but The Salvation Army continues to love and serve nearly 24 million people living in the United States across its 7,000 centers of operation throughout the entire year. The Salvation Army relies on funds from public support to provide food, housing, and other services, and during a typical year, anywhere from 40%-60% of funds raised come directly from public and individual contributions.Through the annual Red Kettle Campaign, which kicks off on Thanksgiving Day, and with the help of generous contributions, The Salvation Army can continue to meet the immediate and long-term needs of millions of individuals and families this holiday season and year-round. Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army, shares details on the importance of the Red Kettle Campaign, how these resources are needed year-round, and how your support will help your neighbors in need this year and next.

It’s never too early to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, especially when it comes to the gadgets that everyone will want this season. If you have a tech enthusiast on your holiday shopping list, find out the latest must-have items you need to start shopping for! Retail expert Justine Santaniello talks about her top tech gifts for the 2023 holiday season. Justine will showcase gifts that not only feature next-level technology, but also offer unique ways to spend quality time with family and friends through the holiday season and beyond.

Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. MDD symptoms may include depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, change in sleep, appetite or weight, diminished concentration, feelings of worthlessness, decreased movement and slowed thoughts, suicidal ideation and/or fatigue or loss of energy. Approximately one-third of adults in the U.S. with MDD may have treatment-resistant depression (TRD) – which means they haven’t responded adequately to two or more antidepressant medications during the same depressive episode.

Dr. Chepke, a Board-Certified psychiatrist in Huntersville, North Carolina specializes in treating adult patients with treatment-resistant depression, and discusses the signs and symptoms of challenging-to-treat depression and outline a treatment option for treatment-resistant depression, including SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray, along with the risks and benefits of taking the medication.

Thanksgiving is the busiest travel week of the year when parents face the stress of traffic and sometimes the challenge of dealing with a child who is car sick. Pediatrician and Social Media Star, Dr. Mona Amin, identifies factors that can cause kids to feel queasy while traveling and provide tips for helping little ones avoid car sickness

Honorary PhD and award-winning Inc. 5000 CEO Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon has used her seven-figure coaching enterprise to help hundreds of her clients leverage the Move to Millions® Method and move closer to and beyond the million-dollar mark. In Move to Millions, she shares her paradigm-shifting truths to give business owners the confidence and step-by-step techniques to advance beyond the messy middle and defy the statistics plaguing most small businesses.
Part memoir and part methodology, Move to Millions helps entrepreneurs simplify their processes to multiply profits, by breaking down complex topics and illustrating their worth through raw personal anecdotes. Dr. Harmon puts in the work so business owners can be empowered, entertained, and equipped to leave the headaches behind and enjoy everything that truly matters, without compromising on their values in the process.

In less than six months on the international screenplay circuit, Bad Love Tigers has already amassed an incredible 300 awards. Dr. Kevin Schewe, is the author of the award-winning Bad Love Tigers original screenplay and joins Michelle to talk about the book, as well as, his other product lines.

Mimi Stuart is the owner of the Children's Acting Academy in NYC and joins Michelle to talk about the history of the academy and her classes and shows for all ages. The winter season is starting soon! She also offers terrific tips if interested in getting your children involved in acting and/or modeling. Check out her program here!

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. You’ve made the lists, you’ve invited the family, you’ve done the shopping and now, if you bought a frozen turkey, it’s go time. That means it’s time to take that turkey out of the freezer. Charla Draper, is an expert with the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, and joins Michelle to discuss when the best time is to defrost the turkey and how best to prepare for Thanksgiving.

SafeRide4Kids.com is on a mission to save lives and reduce emotional suffering by preventing children from being injured or killed in car crashes, from conception forward.
Greg Durocher, CEO of SafeRide4Kids.com. got his start in Child Passenger Safety back in 2000, when he was early in his career as firefighter & paramedic. He has been an instructor of the Child Passenger Technician certification curriculum since 2001 and is still a member of the instructor team in Colorado. His wife, Amie, has been an certified Child Passenger Safety Technician since 2003. Michelle talks to Greg about this wonderful car seat safety device that can be your answer for traveling and not schleping the heavy car seats anymore to the airport!


Thanksgiving is the busiest travel week of the year when parents face the stress of traffic and sometimes the challenge of dealing with a child who is car sick. Pediatrician and Social Media Star Dr. Mona Amin talks about factors that can cause kids to feel queasy while traveling and provide tips for helping little ones avoid car sickness.

An accomplished hospitality executive, Joel Bourassa brings more than 20 years of experience in management, marketing and sales to his new position as general manager. A native of nearby Lincoln, New Hampshire, his career also includes time as Regional Director of Resorts for Vacation Resorts International; General Manager of InnSeason Resorts; and International Director of the Ski New Hampshire Association. Joel talks to Michelle about the history of the property, what one can expect when visiting, activities and things to see in the area, and their plans for the near future.

For the family who lives season to season – football, basketball, softball… – one of the most exciting times has just begun: shopping season. The cooling temperatures and holiday décor mean it’s time to lace up those shopping shoes and start checking gifts off your list… But, if shopping isn’t your sport, you may need some coaching – and Lifestyle Expert Kia Malone is here to help! She joined Michelle from DICK’S Sporting Goods in Orlando to talk holiday gift ideas.

As the premier Generation Z military figure, Matthew Weiss speaks from his own experience as well as his extensive research into the subject. Weiss sums up the key message of his book: “We must rebuild the value proposition of military service by demonstrating the benefits of the world’s greatest physical social network.” Already reaching #1 in Amazon’s Military Life & Institutions category and #7 in Amazon’s Military Families category, it’s clear that people are fascinated by Weiss’s book. We Don’t Want YOU, Uncle Sam sends a critical message to all generations regarding the evolution of recruiting and the importance of patriotism.

Emulait is the first baby feeding system designed to emulate the experience of breastfeeding. Combining four years of research, seven patented technologies, 3D scanning and FDA-approved medical grade materials, Emulait replicates the mother's breast shape, color, elasticity, texture and feel, creating an unparalleled bottle feeding experience. Founded by serial entrepreneur, Shilo Ben Zeev, after witnessing his wife and daughter struggle with breastfeeding, Emulait seeks to close the gap between breast and bottle for good. Elisabeth Rohm is a big fan and spoke with Michelle about her work with Emulait and what makes it such a great addition for new moms.

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and despite the continued impact of inflation and rising costs of doing business, most women business owners continue to remain optimistic about their business outlooks. A new Bank of America report found that more than three-in-five women entrepreneurs are anticipating revenue growth over the next 12 months, and nearly three-quarters feel equipped to survive a recession. Carol Lee Mitchell, Head of Small Business, Strategy at Bank of America chats with Michelle about the results of their report.

For the family who lives season to season – football, basketball, softball… – one of the most exciting times has just begun: shopping season. The cooling temperatures and holiday décor mean it’s time to lace up those shopping shoes and start checking gifts off your list… But, if shopping isn’t your sport, you may need some coaching – and Lifestyle Expert Kia Malone is here to help! She joined Michelle from DICK’S Sporting Goods in Orlando to talk holiday gift ideas.

Karen Ballou, a beauty industry veteran, founded Immunocologie, a skincare line that takes a unique approach by supporting the skin's immune system through microbiome balance.
Many people are unaware that the skin has its own microbiome, just like the gut. It plays a crucial role in the body's immune system, and Immunocologie is the first skincare line to address this aspect of skin health directly. Michelle talks to Karen about all of the benefits of the product line for keeping the skin and body healthy and radiant.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA) will meet for its annual summit and will bring together leading reconstructive surgeons from across the nation to review and share the latest advancements in breast reconstruction and other transformative care initiatives. Breast cancer affects millions of lives every year, and access to state-of-the-art medical technologies in breast reconstruction is essential for the holistic care of patients. Dr. Frank Dellacrose is a founding partner of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and St. Charles Surgical Hospital, the first hospital in the world dedicated to breast reconstruction for women affected by breast cancer.

Last year over 100,000 Americans died after overdosing on opioids, including prescription pain medications. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. An estimated 16.7 million people used prescription drugs for a non-medical purpose in the last year. Of the non-medical users, nearly 70% obtained their pills from family and friends, a phenomenon known as diversion. Keeping unused, excess prescription pain medications in the home leaves households vulnerable to misuse, accidents and diversion, or the non-medical use of legally prescribed medications.
To help fight the crisis, Inmar Intelligence is committed to providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the dangers of keeping unwanted prescription drugs in the home, including the potential for abuse and misuse.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 20% of people with disabilities, including those with autism, are employed – signaling an unemployment crisis for autistic individuals. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the emphasis on fostering an inclusive workplace and helping people with autism find employment remains critical.

Autism Speaks recently launched Workplace Inclusion NowTM (WIN) 2.0, a workforce development program for employers, job seekers and community stakeholders committed to promoting diversity in hiring, creating an inclusive workplace and helping people on the spectrum find employment. WIN provides online training courses for employees of all backgrounds to raise awareness around neurodiverse thinking and communication styles, compiled and reviewed by a committee of autism experts, autistic adults, job coaches, corporate executives and DEIA leaders.

Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks, discusses the employment crisis facing people with autism as well as resources and strategies for employers and potential employees.

In California, most urban water use happens while watering outdoor landscapes. But saving water doesn’t mean giving up on a beautiful yard! Fall is the ideal season for replanting and beginning a yard transformation to create outdoor landscapes that are water efficient, as well as attractive AND low maintenance.Master Gardener and conservation expert Cris Sarabia joins Michelle from the Long Beach Community Foundation Garden to share all the ways we can prepare for Fall and conserve water with a water-wise landscape."

Pharmacists are trusted and accessible health care providers. They’re committed to meeting patients’ needs as respiratory illness season approaches and offer CDC-recommended vaccines for flu, RSV, COVID-19 and other common illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals make plans to get vaccinated early in the fall, before respiratory illness season begins, and ideally by the end of October.·

While many providers offer flu shots, CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic are good options because they’re conveniently located and have evening and weekend hours.· Patients can quickly and easily make vaccination appointments for themselves or their families at CVS Pharmacy or MinuteClinic by visiting CVS.com, MinuteClinic.com, the CVS Pharmacy app, or they can walk-in when it’s convenient for them.· Digital scheduling offers the scheduling of multiple patients at once, allowing families, caregivers, and other groups to get vaccinated together. Patients can also schedule multiple vaccinations in one appointment, such as the flu and COVID-19 vaccine.

Michelle talks with various team members from the beautiful Caribe Royale. Caribe Royale is not only extremely convenient to the Disney properties, but it is also a destination in and of itself with its many restaurants, large pool and waterslide, and many family friendly activities and delicious culinary offerings. This is already a great spot for corporate meetings and family getaways and they are expanding to make it a place for both locals and tourists.

Joni Hanson Davis is the female founder of Kirkland, Washington Femtech company Beli, modernizing reproductive, prenatal, and fertility health based on the latest nutritional science with one small, yet significant act of a daily prenatal vitamin for both men and women. After a long successful career leading Fortune 500 companies and technology startups to IPO, Davis founded Beli in 2018 with a personal mission to address the growing crisis of infertility and modernize the stagnant prenatal vitamin market. The fertility market is a $24B market, and yet prenatal vitamins still haven’t caught up with modern nutritional science. 50% of all infertility can be traced to male infertility and nutrition plays a major role in successful pregnancy outcomes and science led Beli to look deeper at how nutrition plays a vital role in sperm health, launching the first modern male prenatal in 2019.
Michelle talks with Joni about why men taking prenatals are just as important for men for a healthy pregnancy.

Dr. Thomas Su is a cosmetic surgeon and the owner of ArtLipo Plastic Surgery based in Tampa, Florida. It is a highly regarded clinic providing some of the most advanced liposuction procedures in the world. He has performed awake - only liposuction for over 15 years. He joins Michelle to talk about his practice and lipedema, how it affect women and what can be done for it.

Dr. Su is defined by his passion for art since high school. He went on to study human figure drawing, painting, and sculpting in college, resulting in a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. His love for art of the human figure is made apparent in all of his work and is the reason for his high degree of perfectionism when it comes to liposuction.Compared to other cosmetic or plastic surgeons who perform a myriad of different surgeries, Dr. Su concentrates on only liposuction. He has developed advanced skills and a level of expertise that few surgeons doing liposuction can master. Dr. Su is the innovator of the Interactive Lipo Method and Celebrity Arms Sculpting. The Interactive Lipo Method is a culmination of techniques derived from Dr. Su’s background as a figure artist and sculptor.

Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest public health crises of our time and remains a leading public health challenge in the US and globally.1 In fact, someone in the US has a heart attack approximately every 40 seconds. Having a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol number – the “bad” cholesterol – can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke. Too much LDL cholesterol can lead to a buildup of fatty deposits, or plaques, inside your arteries. These plaques can narrow arteries and reduce blood flow. If a piece of the plaque breaks free, it might travel into the bloodstream and block a blood vessel to the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. For people who have had a heart attack or stroke, knowing the connection between high cholesterol and the risk of having another cardiovascular event is vital because taking steps to aim for and maintain a low LDL cholesterol level can reduce their risk of future events. Dr. Eduardo Sanchez serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Prevention for the American Heart Association.

Lorraine Martin, President and CEO, National Safety Council joins Michelle to talk about what can be done to intervene in the workplace when there's been an overdose. Overdoses have emerged as the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, with opioids involved in a staggering 77% of these incidents. Overdoses can happen anywhere, including the workplace – and the numbers are alarming: workplace overdoses, often linked to opioid misuse, have surged by an astonishing 536% since 2011, cutting across all worker demographics, industries and occupations. At the National Safety Council (NSC), the mission is clear: to save lives from the workplace to anyplace. To fulfill this mission, the Council recently launched the Respond Ready Workplace initiative that focuses on three critical aspects: overdose and naloxone awareness, access and adoption.

The Capital City Africa Week Festival and Ghana Week DC, a first-time series of events devoted to the celebration of Ghanaian art, culture, business, tourism, sports and more, is taking place October 9-14, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., the Ghana Tourism Authority, LIQUID SOUL-DC, Events DC, and D.C. United, the full schedule of events was revealed today, including the “Capital City Africa Cup,” a historic soccer friendly on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Audi Field between Major League Soccer’s most decorated club, D.C. United, and Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC.