Talk! with Audrey

Many people living with diabetes struggle to afford their insulin. In response to this problem, Lilly has launched a nationwide grassroots campaign called Insulin Affordability:Learn. Act. Share. Beginning Jan. 2021, people enrolled in participating Medicare Part D plans, those with commercial insurance or uninsured, can access Lilly insulin for $35 per monthly prescription. Wade Neucks, Director of the Patient Affordability Solutions Team at Lilly Diabetes is my guest.

In a typical year, there are over 17 million surgeries in the U.S. – all resulting in surgical incision wounds. As elective surgeries continue to resume, it's critical that surgical incision wounds heal properly. November is Healthy Skin Month and joining me, renowned dermatologist, Dr. Jeanine Downie, with more on this important topic.

Nearly 65 million Americans experience bladder leaks in one form or another, the lack of conversation often inhibits people from taking the necessary steps to help manage incontinence. In honor of Men's Heath Awareness Month, the Depend brand is partnering with Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Mark Teixeira and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) for the Stand Strong for Men's Health campaign, an initiative to destigmatize male incontinence.

For 14 years, the Coors Light Líderes program has recognized, highlighted and honored the achievements of emerging Latino leaders through an online public voting competition, a national campaign, and robust community outreach. Richard Montez, the Director of Member Services at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities was named the 2020 Coors Light Líder of the Year.

According to a recent study, black founders of companies receive less than 1% of all venture capital funding, which in the U.S. alone, totaled approximately $130 billion. A Kauffman Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data found that 28% of Black entrepreneurs' profits were limited by lack of access to capital. Accenture has launched the Black Founders Development Program, and the Black Founders Development Fund. Kathryn Ross, Open Innovation Global Lead and Black Founders Development Program Lead at Accenture is my guest.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority registered countless voters for this year's election. The organization celebrated its Founders' Day, this month, marking 98 years of dedication to sisterhood, scholarship and service. Chapters across the globe celebrated to commemorate the organization's recent achievements, outline its goals for the future and its illustrious legacy. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, International Grand Basileus, Rasheeda S. Liberty joins me to talk about the 98 year anniversary of the Sorority and how it was instrumental in mobilizing women in this year's election.

As an undoubtedly stressful year winds down, there is no better time for you to take a break and relax with easy techniques that can be done at home that will help beat stress, reduce anxiety and relax muscle tension. Joining me now with her favorite - and sometimes unexpected - ways for people to maintain their overall wellness from the inside out.

Health and Wellness Expert, & Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Founder of The Breath Zone and Water for Wellness Council Member Rebecca Kordecki.

According to the Salvation Army, Before the pandemic, one in six Americans were already living in poverty, and more than 70% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck. While everyone has been impacted by the current outbreak, people living in poverty are feeling the effects quicker and more significantly. With more people facing hardship this year, the need to serve those most vulnerable is greater than ever. Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander, The Salvation Army joins me to talk about what they are doing to help serve those in need this holiday season and beyond.

Every October, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to make changes to their health benefits during Medicare's Annual Enrolment Period (AEP). Seniors 65 and older concerned about being exposed to COVID-19 still have ways to shop during AEP without leaving their homes. Shannon Adams, Medicare Advantage expert; head of customer experience at Cigna has

tips to help you navigate the Medicare Annual Election Period during the pandemic and getting the most out of your plan.

Are you struggling when it comes to understanding and saving money? 2020 has been a year unlike any other in recent memory. For many, it has placed a renewed emphasis on the importance of smart financial planning and money management. As we look forward to 2021, Cetera Financial's David Treece, has some tips to help you manage your money in uncertain times.