Episodes

  • Success Is Focusing The Full Power Of All You Are On What You Have A Burning Desire To Achieve with Amber Nigam - #203
    Jan 12 2026

    Donna talks with Cher LaRocca , Owner of Sage N Selenite Holistic Spa and Boutique and Mikayla Cox , Licened Esthetician of Sage N Selenite Holistic Spa and Boutique. Their holistic wellness spa and boutique invites you to experience a journey of relaxation, balance, and self-care.

    Donna talks with Kevin Augustine and Sajan Augustine CEO of Ortho Rehab and Wellness. Ortho Rehab and Wellness is a specialized center focusing on Orthopedic Rehabilitation, which treats injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons) to restore movement, strength, and function, often combining physical therapy, manual therapy, and wellness programs to reduce pain and improve quality of life.

    Donna chats with Henry Galasso of East Coast Business Brokers. East Coast Business Brokers is a leading firm, founded by Henry Galasso, that acts as an intermediary for buying and selling businesses, particularly in the lower-middle market across the NY, NJ, CT, and FL areas, specializing in sectors like retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and franchises, offering services from valuation and marketing to deal structuring and commercial real estate, helping owners with exit strategies and buyers with new ventures.

    Donna chats with Veronica Cabezas the Head of Growth and Customer Experience and Ariella Lifshitz Head of Marketing for Go Bagels. Go Bagels is a modern New York-based bagel shop focused on fresh, high-quality, handcrafted bagels using organic and local ingredients, aiming to blend traditional methods with contemporary flavors and community focus.

    Donna talks with Morgen Rappa, LCSW,CHHC, ADHD-CCSP The Managing Partner and Supervising Clinician for Compass Wellness and Kimberly Mazza, LCSE,PMH-C, CLC Managing Partner and Supervising Clinician for Compass Wellness. Compass Wellness Associates is a counseling practice that provides therapy and wellness services for individuals, couples, and families, focusing on holistic, personalized care using techniques like DBT, CBT, and art therapy, while also offering services like doula support and lactation consulting to help clients achieve overall well-being and manage life's challenges.

    Donna talks with Cara Turnbull the Founder of Caribbean Sentiments. Caribbean Sentiments is a vibrant greeting card and stationery brand founded by Cara Turnbull, celebrating Caribbean culture, proverbs, slang, and traditions with colorful, authentic designs that reflect island life, offering a piece of the West Indies for everyday connections.

    Donna chats with Randi Culang an Agent with Compass Brokerage and Jodi Greebel an Agent with Compass Brokerage. Compass is a major, tech-focused real estate brokerage known for its integrated platform that provides agents with tools for marketing, CRM, and client management, aiming to streamline the home-buying and selling process

    Finally, Donna sits down again and talks Amber Nigam, MS, PA-C Founder of Bright Medical Aesthetics. Bright Medical Aesthetics is a medical spa offering science-drive

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    58 mins
  • Don’t Think Of cost. Think Of Value with Alexcia Hitt - #202
    Jan 5 2026

    Donna talks with James Batley, Founder of Health-Grail. The Health-Grail brand emphasizes purity and performance, creating products with nature-backed ingredients and no artificial fillers or dyes. The product lines are designed to support energy, endurance, focus, and recovery.

    Donna talks with Alexcia Hitt, Founder of Baby Belle Essentials. Baby Belle Essentials LLC is a Florida-based mobile baby essentials store that offers delivery services. They bring essential baby items directly to customers' doors.

    Donna chats with George Raupp the COO of Wash and Out. George Raupp is the SVP/CFO of SilverSafe Solutions, the company that makes WASH+OUT, a portable, reusable, BPA-free, eye-wash cup designed for quickly flushing irritants like dust, allergens, or chemicals from the eyes in outdoor or industrial settings, available on Amazon and other retailers.

    Donna chats with Amrutha Sivakumar and Annie Gibson founders of Theniya Theniya is a brand specializing in high-quality, salon-quality nail and hand care products designed for at-home use, offering cuticle oils, nail files, and other essentials focused on nourishing, strengthening, and elevating daily routines with globally inspired scents and thoughtful design. Their mission is to make professional-level nail care accessible and turn it into an enjoyable daily ritual, emphasizing natural ingredients like jojoba, camellia, and vitamin E oils for deep moisturization.

    Donna talks with Misty Mattingly, President of SmileSip. SmileSip is a dentist-formulated, prebiotic drink mix designed to support both oral and gut health by neutralizing acids, freshening breath, preventing stains, and promoting good bacteria, all in a convenient, on-the-go powder to mix with water, offering benefits like cavity prevention and dry mouth relief. It contains ingredients like xylitol, prebiotics,

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    58 mins
  • The Bad News Is Time Flies. The Good News Is You're The Pilot with Thomas Kacherski - #201
    Dec 29 2025

    Donna visits Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean

    Donna talks with Thomas Kacherski. A NY restaurant owned by CIA graduate and Chef Thomas Kacherski, Focused on dishes featuring locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

    Donna again visits Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean.

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    25 mins
  • No Matter How Many Mistakes You Make Or How Slow You Progress, You Are Still Way Ahead Of Everyone Who Isn’t Trying with Sandra Miles - #200
    Dec 22 2025

    Donna talks with Darlene Basilicato the owner of Luxury Links. Luxury Links is a bespoke jewelry business specializing in custom-fit, sentimental permanent jewelry, offering personalized experiences like engraved charms (even handwriting!) and meaningful pieces through pop-ups across Long Island, focusing on community and creating unique, lasting connections.


    Donna talks with Sandra Miles, PhD and is the Founder of Lumithea. Lumithéa Beauty, a skincare brand focused on confidence, intentional self-care, and wellness. She is also a global speaker, thought leader, and expert in leadership and organizational development with over two decades of experience in higher education.

    Donna chats with Jeffeey P. Falk, Esq. of Falk and Klebanoff,, P.C. Falk & Klebanoff, P.C. is a West Hempstead, NY-based law firm serving New York and New Jersey, specializing in personal injury (car, work accidents, wrongful death, slip & falls), labor law, real estate, commercial litigation, immigration, and traffic violations, known for handling accident victims' cases on contingency.

    Donna chats with Chloe Sikora, President of Hey Jude USA, Hey Jude USA, a subscription-based virtual assistant service providing 24/7 human-powered support for everything from travel rebooking to vendor negotiations and life admin. Originally launched as a high-end corporate concierge for Fortune 500 companies like Accenture and Hello Fresh, Hey Jude is now available to individuals seeking more freedom, less stress, and real solutions—powered entirely by real people.

    Donna talks with Dr. Stephanie Lubin, DPM, MS of Empire Podiatry. Empire Podiatry is a New York City-based foot and ankle medical practice, founded by Dr. Stephanie Lubin, specializing in comprehensive, patient-centered care for all ages, focusing on sports medicine, biomechanics, and advanced surgical/non-surgical treatments to help people move pain-free.


    Donna talks with Dr. KKatie Serbian the Founder and CEO of Pop Cosmic Mushrooms. Pop Cosmic Mushrooms is a woman-owned small business that sells functional mushroom supplements, such as tinctures and honey, crafted to support overall well-being.

    Donna chats with Albina Kuanova the CEO and BioActivate. BioActivate is an online wellness platform and blog, associated with Albina Kuanova, that focuses on topics like energy medicine, bio-frequency wellness, and holistic health. It appears to promote products like frequency-programmed patches designed to address energetic imbalances in the body.

    Finally, Donna talks with Jennifer Brackenbury and Melissa McHale Content Creators. They create online comedy content that focuses on the shared experiences and everyday chaos of parenting, teaching, and general family life. T

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    58 mins
  • Meaning Is About Making a Difference, Not Having An Audience with Shaida Moumouni #-199
    Dec 15 2025

    Donna visits Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean


    Donna talks with Natallia Shcherbs. LAc of WellPoint Acupuncture. WellPoint Acupuncture is a clinic that offer holistic treatments, often including traditional acupuncture, cupping, dry needling, herbal medicine, and sports medicine, aiming to provide natural relief for pain, injuries, stress, and chronic conditions by focusing on personalized care and supporting the body's own healing.

    Donna talks with John Berry. John Berry is a Grammy-winning country singer known for hits like "Your Love Amazes Me,"

    Donna chats with Shaida Moumouni the Founder of Shai Adeva. Shai Adeva is a luxury fashion brand specializing in handmade African leather bags and accessories, known for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern, bold designs to empower women with stylish, high-quality pieces that celebrate African culture.

    Donna chats with Dani Saliany, LMHC founder of Present Authentic Development Mental Health Counseling. Present Authentic Development (PAD) Mental Health Counseling is a New York-based practice focusing on collaborative, client-centered therapy, integrating various techniques like

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    41 mins
  • Meaning Is About Making a Difference, Not Having An Audience with - #198
    Dec 8 2025

    Donna talks with Sophia Donald from The Lemons To Lemonade Foundation. The Lemons to Lemonade Foundation is a nonprofit providing grief support for kids and teens who lost a loved one, offering free camps, peer support, and digital tools like workbooks and apps to build resilience through creative activities, community, and empowering them to find "sweetness" in tough times.

    Donna talks with Olga Invaidi, Founder for Fashion 4 Ukraine, Anna Yudaeva, designer for Fashion 4 Ukrains and Tetiana Dadsahian Designer for Fashion 4 Ukraine. Fashion 4 Ukraine (F4U) is a significant fashion event during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) that serves as the exclusive platform showcasing Ukrainian designers, highlighting their resilience and creativity while connecting them to global markets.

    Donna chats with Robbie Dye, Co-Founder and CEO of Our Farms. Our Farms is an online retail marketplace featuring products from more than 20,000 American farms. farmer-owned online grocery marketplace that is connecting families directly with U.S. farmers for farm-fresh food, emphasizing transparency, supporting family farms.

    Donna chats with Dr. Varun Sankuratri, OB/GYN of Pregnancy Pure. Pregnancy Pure is A Pregnancy Care supplement, like the popular Pregnacare brand, is a specialized multivitamin and mineral complex designed to provide essential nutrients for women before, during, and after pregnancy.

    Donna alks with Kenneth Brown, CEO and Owner of Professor Bees Digestive Aid. "Professor Bees Digestive Aid" is a specific digestive remedy developed by Kenneth Brown, CEO of WMAC LLC. The product is described as a 100% effective, two-ingredient remedy for digestive health issues.

    Donna talks with John Townsell Founder of RIAJN. John Townsell is the founder of the clean beauty and fragrance company RIAJN (pronounced "Ryan"), a name derived from his children, Ria (Victoria) and Jon (JN). He transitioned from an engineering background to entrepreneurship, creating RIAJN to blend personal heritage and clean ingredients into perfumes, skincare, and home scents, focusing on positive impact

    Donna chats with Ian Conn, Director of Operations of The Ultimate Pet Bed. "The Ultimate Pet Bed" refers to a specific brand's versatile, 3-in-1 co-sleeper that mounts to your mattress, sits on the floor, or converts into a car seat for pets up to 40 lbs, keeping them close but separate from your bed.

    Finally, Donna talks with Ryan McFarland Founder and CEO of Strider Bikes. A Strider bike is a brand of balance bike designed for young children to learn how to ride by focusing on balance before pedaling.

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    58 mins
  • Take The First Step In Faith. You Don't Have To See The Whole Staircase, Just Take The First Step with Darbie Angell -#197
    Nov 24 2025

    Donna talks with Stephanie Mahmoudi Co-Founder of Love Bites and Taline Dilanian Co-Founder of Love Bites. Love Bites is an all natural treat company native to the Northern Virginia area that serves to provide healthy homemade treats to satisfy your pup!

    Donna chats with Nate Crisel and Marcos Lawson Co-Founders of Skoshify. Skoshify is a brand that sells a powdered supplement called "Think Tank," which is designed to be mixed into coffee or tea to enhance cognitive function, focus, and working memory. It is marketed as a pill-free alternative to energy drinks or traditional supplements.

    Donna talks to Melody Sage Co-Founder an Perfumer for A House on The Moon. A House on the Moon is an indie fragrance company that specializes in luxe, eco-friendly, clean perfumes inspired by the themes of literature, art, and nature.

    Donna chats with Ben Liles COO of Totally Mushrooms and Katherine Harris CFO of Totally Mushrooms. Totally Mushrooms is a company that provides various products and services related to mushrooms, including a range of consumer products like functional mushroom supplements and gummies, as well as agricultural solutions like modular mushroom farms and fresh gourmet mushrooms for culinary use. The company aims to make mushroom cultivation, consumption, and their associated health benefits more accessible through its different offerings.



    Donna talks with Kati Midgley, P-C and Bianca Patel, PA-C of Clarity Medical Aesthetics. Clarity Medical Aesthetics is a medical spa that offers a variety of aesthetic and anti-aging treatments, such as laser treatments, injectables, and skin rejuvenation procedures.



    Donna chats with Donna Eskew and Annette Jones founders of CoolHer. Menopause looks different for every woman, but one thing is universal: you deserve comfort and confidence through it all. They started CoolHer™ because they were tired of hiding fans at their desks, layering clothes to manage hot flashes, and pretending like nothing was happening. When they couldn’t find products that were effective, discreet, and designed for women like them, they decided to create their own.



    Donna talks with David Gingras Founder CEO Beans Hot Sauce Co. eans Hot Sauce Co. is a small-batch hot sauce company that makes unique sauces with ingredients like beans, peppers, and spices. The company, which may also be referred to as Bean Chili Sauce, is associated with making hot sauces that are "designed to charm your taste buds.


    Donna chats with Kim Dickerson owner of Yaya Skincare. Yaya Skincare, which makes clean and effective products for teens inspired by a grandmother's love.

    Donna talks with Jennifer Founder and CEO of Devoir Candle Company. Devoir Candle Company is a small, family-owned American business that makes natural, eco-friendly candles from pure beeswax, organic coconut oil, and essential oils.

    Donna chats with Darbie Angell CEO and Designer of Darbie Angell. She built her empire on bed rest when she went into labor with my first born at 20 weeks. Armed with a legal pad and pen, she found her way into this industry without any connections or training and she aimed to empower women everywhere through her passion for creating beautiful dinnerware and unique home decor.

    Donna talks with Heidi Larsen Owner of Pickle Puzzles. This company produces jigsaw puzzles featuring the artwork of Mark Buehner, known for his children's books like Snowmen at Night. The company uses his classic illustrations, which often feature a character named Pickle Nose, as the basis for its puzzles.

    Donna chats with Anthony Desanti Founder of ZIPSAFE. ZIPSAFE refers to a brand of anti-theft back

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    58 mins
  • Always Be A First Version Of Yourself And Not A Second Rate Version Of Someone Else With Marla McKenna -#196
    Nov 17 2025

    Donna talks with George Pammer Esq.,Attorney with Batarseh Pammer PLLC Batarseh Pammer PLLC is a law firm that provides legal services in family law, criminal defense, and traffic matters, primarily serving the Long Island and surrounding areas of New York. The firm handles various issues within these practice areas, including divorce, child custody, child support, criminal charges, and traffic violations. They also offer services in estate planning, wills, and trusts.

    Donna talks to Elizabeth Alexander, Owner and Founder of Alexander Reading Method. The Alexander Reading Method is a comprehensive, play-based program for teaching children to read, focusing on phonics, multi-sensory activities, and building confidence.

    Donna chats with Matthew Grima, Owner, Acpuncturis and Massage Therapist of Circle Wellness MD, Peter Arebalo, Owner, Lead Massage Therapst of Circle We;;ness MD and Dr. Behrouz Farahmandpour, Owner, Doctor of Ostephathy of Circle We;;ness MD. Circle Wellness MD is a holistic wellness center located in Melville, NY, that combines modern medical expertise with alternative therapies to treat patients holistically.

    Donna talks with Chris Capuano, Author and Entrepreneur. Chris Capuano is an entrepreneur, author, and sales strategist known for his book, "No Ceiling, No Excuses: How To Stop Stalling Your Dream and Start Building Your Life," which details his journey from a challenging childhood to building a successful business. He is a prominent figure in the business and sales world, and his work focuses on themes of grit, mindset, and overcoming adversity to achieve entrepreneurial success.

    Donna chats with Karlos Cobham, Grammy Nominated Artist. Born and raised in Barbados, Karlos Cobham is an Urban Contemporary Gospel recording artist, songwriter and producer. He's the CEO and flagship artist of his independently owned record label, KWEST Records (pronounced Quest).

    Donna talks to Danny Gonzalez, Co-founder of BeFit Smoothies and Dahianna Cortes Co- founder of BeFit Smoothies. BeFit Smoothies is a wellness brand that offers ready-to-go smoothies and wellness shots made from all-natural fruits and vegetables, with no added sugar.

    Donna sits down again and talks to Evan Hirsch, Fashion Designer Evan Hirsch is a 25 year old fashion designer, entrepreneur, TV personality, stylist, make up artist, and content creator from New York. He is most known for his transforming dresses, under the name EvanHirschFashion on TikTok, where he posts for over 484,000 fans. His designs have been viewed by over 65 million worldwide viewers and have captured celebrity attention by the likes of Kim Petras.

    Donna talks with Marla McKenna, Author of Take Back Your Power. Marla McKenna is a Wisconsin

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    58 mins