FLOWING WEAVER OF WORDS AND WORLDS - At the age of 82, Jean Naggar published her first novel. Join me as we discuss her journey from Editor to Writer. Jean Naggar is an accomplished writer, editor and translator. She established the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency in 1978 in NYC. She has been responsible for selling a wide range of award-winning titles and best selling books in both Fiction and Non-Fiction. She is a member of the International Women's Forum, the Women's Media Group, PEN and AAR- Association of Authors Representatives. Jean is originally from Alexandria, Egypt and grew up in Cairo. She and her family left Egypt in 1957 following the Suez Canal Crisis. Her first published novel is a memoir, SIPPING FROM THE NILE, and her second book is FOOTPRINTS FROM THE HEART, a novel. Her themes of dealing with leaving one's country for good epitomizes the immigrant experience and shows how determination and persistence can lead to success and happiness. She is a true role model for those of us who may think we are too old to start on that long awaited dream. Jean lives in Manhattan with her husband, Serge, and is the mother of three and grandmother of seven.

 Listen to her inspiring journey. Take notes. There is a lot of wisdom here. Visit www.jeannaggar.com for more information, buying her books and blog.

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HOW DOES ONE HARMONIZE ENERGY AND FLOW? Join me with Guest Teri Meissner, a certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and Self-Care Instructor and recipient of The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge 2010 Award in Medical Excellence Humanitarian Award. She teaches health and wellness workshops in corporate, medial and institutional settings. Jin Shin Jyutsu is a Japanese Healing Art which harmonized body, mind and spirit utilizing a series of light touch on the body. It aids in the relaxation response, and decreases symptoms of stress, anxiety and fatigue. We are joined with previous guest Martine Byer , NYC psychotherapist and author of "Sex and the Single Parent", who introduced me to this practice.

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GETTING PAST "THE FOG" - How to move forward when a Spouse or Significant Other passes on? Join me with Guest Host Kerri McGann, actress and model, as we speak to one of the most inspiring and courageous woman I know, Melissa Maxwell, director, actress, writer, educator and motivational speaker - as she talks about her devastating experience and how she moved forward. We discuss her inspiring message given at a TEDx Talk at Barnard College for their Leadership Studies Program: facing your fears, becoming emboldened and how to embrace the future and flourish.

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FOSTERING HAPPINESS through Art. Join me with Susan Cottle Alberto whois a painter who lives and works in NYC and PA. She is an Assistant Professor of Art at Parsons, The New School for Design and has taught extensively in learning abroad programs and plain air workshops in Italy, including SACI Florence, St. John's University in Rome, and Montserrat, Viterbo. She has exhibited in NYC, the Northeast and abroad including The Painting Center, First Street Gallery and Synagogue for the Arts. Her work is in the collection of the Petrified Forest, Arizona, where she was an Artist-in-Residence. Most recently she exhibited in Across the Delaware at the Cooperage and Art in Sixes at Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. She works in oil, gouache, watercolor and collage in genres ranging from urban streets and pizzas and rural landscapes to still life, portrait and figure paintings. We will discuss her background, her artistic POV and her philosophy behind why art can add enthusiasm and joy to one's life.

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RECIPES + MOVIES + INTERESTING CONVERSATION - Join me with my two guests Sachi Parker ( of the Shirley Maclaine family) and Joanna Keylock as we talk about their new show "Lights, Camera, Dinner Party!" - where you will meet the stars of the highlighted movie or TV show of the week talk about their experiences on set, while eating delicious dishes in a wonderful setting reflective of the show. Sachi and Joanna have cooked up a wonderful show with delectable food and intimate conversation. Its a celebration of food, recipes with a unique twist.

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FINETUNING OUR PSYCHE'S - Instead of What You Are Doing - Join me with my Guest Martine Byer LCSW, Author of the Book "What To Do Instead." Martine returns with more wonderful advice and tools on how to reduce our anxiety and worry during stressful situations at home, at work, with spouses, friends, lovers, and family. For all of us who want to make a positive change in our lives. We are joined by another wonderful expert Teri Meisner, a Jin Shin Shitsu practitioner (who will be interviewed in a future episode.)

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SMALL BUSINESS DREAMS? TALK TO SOMEONE WHO DID IT - OPENING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - Why do it? When is the right time? How to finance it? Joanna and her Guest Host Abby Ross talk to very successful small business owner Wendy Pena of Charles Hair Studio about how she started, why she started, what kept her going through all the trials and setbacks, and the qualities we discovered one needs to build a business and stick with it. A very honest, moving and inspiring story from a woman who came to America from the Dominican Republic when she was 16 with no money to build her own American Dream. And succeeded! Plus some freebies along the way. DUE TO THE QUARANTINE THE SPECIAL HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH.

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ONCE UPON A TIME ... there was young girl from New Jersey who grew up to be The Queen of Rock 'n Roll and a Renaissance Woman of our time. Join Joanna with her Special Guest Maureen Van Zandt, as they explore Maureen's extensive multi-faceted career in the Arts as an actress, dancer, producer, philanthropist, fashion Icon, and inspiring role model for women in our fulgent years. (She also happens to be an excellent Speller.) And how her life in the Arts has allowed her to flourish and thrive both professionally and personally.

Theme Song: "Ballerina" by Amelia's Dream ~ Amelia Gewirtz and Harold Stephan

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GRAY OR NOT TO GRAY -That is the question! Every woman eventually has to decide if and when she wants to forgo dying her hair or wait it out and go gray all the way. Join Joanna with her two guests Shanti Brigati - a raven haired beauty who went gray in her early 30's and Kerry McGann, a riveting redhead as we discuss going gray at an early age, the stigmas behind gray hair on a women concerning aging, beauty and acceptance in society along with the problems that natural redheads face of a different kind. We also touch upon the current allure of The Eyebrow and The Cutout Shoulder Mystique or Mistake. Lots of laughter and stories to share.

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OH MY ACHING Neck! Back! Hips! Join Joanna and her wonderful Guest Expert Melissa Russo-Franco, Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University who practices at Corinthian Physical Therapy in Mid-town New York City in a discussion about the common ailments and physical problems encountered by women in their fulgent years along with information on: causes, symptoms and exercise solutions for conditions such as Herniated Discs, Hip Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder Syndrome, Dowagers Hump, Osteoporosis/Arthritis, and conditions caused by Ceasarean Births and Menopause. And the importance of Foam Rollers!

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