Fearless Fabulous You

After Hurricane Sandy devastated her community, Kathleen Biggins, a garden club enthusiast, pivoted from a career in advertising, and created a nonprofit, C-Change Conversations, to help bridge divides about climate change and stimulate productive, non-partisan conversations on the topic. Biggins' acclaimed Primer series has inspired over 20,000 people in communities across 33 states to understand how climate change is a shared challenge and not a divisive issue. www.c-changeconversations.orgFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Traveling can open your eyes to a diversity of countries, landscapes, cultures, people, food and drink. But sometimes the adventure comes with a detour that you didn't expect that can disrupt your trip, like getting injured or sick or misplacing travel documents. Learn tips from longtime time road warrior, Melanie Young, to stay healthy and safe, whether you are traveling domestically or internationally. Stay Fearless, Fabulous and Healthy on the road and enjoy the journey!Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

When do you know it's time to take the leap to follow your passion? For Culinary Anthropologist Melissa Muller, traveling to Sicily to research her family roots and Sicilian foods for her NYC restaurants and book, "Sicily: Recipes Rooted in Tradition," inspired her to leave the U.S. and move to Sicily. And love. Melissa and husband, Fabio Sireci oversee the Sireci family's historic Feudo Montoni, an organic winery-farm in Central Sicily. She discusses Feudo Montoni's wines and Sicilian foods.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

    Nayana Ferguson shares her experience facing both pancreatic cancer and breast cancer and rewriting her Next Chapter. After earning a successful corporate career and recovering from her health challenges, Nayana and her husband, Don, followed a dream. They launched Anteel Tequila in 2018 and have been racking up awards ever since. Nayana joins a small but growing of fearless black women launching successful spirits brands.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Looking for crisp, dry white wines for warmer weather and year-round pleasure? Italy, a world leader in wine, produces a range of white wines, each with unique characteristics and personalities based on grape variety and region. Certified Specialist of Wine & FFY Host Melanie Young, visits Italy often to immerse in different wine regions. She highlights white wines to try by region, North to South, including the Veneto, Lombardy, Piemonte, Friuli, Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Campania and Sicilia.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Alice Mon Soo Chun is an inventor and social entrepreneur who – literally- shines a light. Her son's chronic asthma and a desire to help reduce environmental pollution and fossil fuel usage motivated Chun to design her first portable solar powered lights while working as a college professor. The design is inspired by origami which her Korean artist-mother taught her. Chun has donated thousands of Solight Design lights to refugee camps in the Ukraine and hurricane affected areas in the world.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The CDC reports 86 million adults and 7% of children in the U.S. have high cholesterol which increases one's risk for heart attack and stroke. Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas explains the differences between HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and why testing is important to monitor levels for optimum health. Learn simple changes in how and what you eat to help manage your cholesterol. Dr. Klodas is founder of the Preventative Cardiology Clinic and Step One Foods.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Are you an entrepreneur starting out or trying to take your business to the next level who needs an arsenal of time-honored tips and a boost of motivation? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young and Jackie P. Taylor, an award-winning business consultant, discuss essential action steps to help entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds realize their potential and goals. Jackie is author of "Give Me a Boost!," written for entrepreneurs who are, in many cases, first-generation business owners.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Sarah Ahn @ahnestkitchen documents her mother, Nam Soon's, Korean home cooking with stunning imagery and detailed recipes in her debut book, "UMMA: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes." (America's Test Kitchen). The family's story, from Sarah's parents emigrating from Korea and settling in Southern California, is intertwined with Nam Soon's home-cooked recipes and kitchen secrets. The book portrays a beautiful bond between mother and daughter through cherished family recipes.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Ayurveda means "the science of life" in Sanskrit. This centuries-old practice of self-care originated in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda continues to provide a road map to help people attain balanced health and well-being. Certified ayurvedic doctor, Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya, says your body has an Inner Climate that, much like a garden, needs careful tending to thrive through life cycles. Her book, "Your Body Already Knows," addresses ayurveda practice in diet, exercise, sleep and self-care.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Mary Taylor worked in different areas of the wine industry before establishing her import company, Mary Taylor Wines. She sources wines from classic European regions that deliver authenticity and a sense of place for wine-curious consumers who seek accessibly priced bottles. Mary Taylor's White Label wines spotlight a wine's geographical origin, typicity, and vigneron on the label. A success story in a challenging and changing wine market, Mary is passionate about sustainability and fair trade.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

After a career in advertising, Julie Edelman became a bestselling book author and TV lifestyle personality with "The Accidental Housewife," delivering money-saving home care tips like "clean your diamonds with vodka" and "clean your toilet bowl with Alka Seltzer. After undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2023, Julie decided to write her first novel, "The Accidental Sisterhood," about four women who form an unexpected bond after learning they were all romantically involved with same man.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Located in central Italy, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions including Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Carmignano and Maremma. Tuscany is known for its red wines made primarily with the Sangiovese grape. Though smaller in production, Tuscan whites include DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vermentino and Trebbiano Toscano. Tuscany is also known for the dessert wine Vin Santo, made from a variety of the region's grapes.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The global wellness market was estimated to be worth $6.6 trillion in 2024 [Global Wellness Institute]. Many people buy goods and services designed to make them feel and look better under the term "wellness" that are pure hype over science. Save your money buying products and services promoted by savvy marketers that you may not need. Better health and wellness start by changing your mindset, your habits and lifestyle and making it a lifetime commitment. Before you spend, do your research.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The Barron Prize was founded in 2001 by author T. A. Barron and was named for his mother, Gloria Barron. Since then, the Prize has honored 600 young people in the U.S.A. who reflect who demonstrate heroic qualities like courage, compassion, and perseverance as they work to help their communities or protect the planet. Melanie Young speaks with four 2025 Barron Prize winners about their programs: Clelia Poujade, Charlotte Rosario, Arya Gurumukhi and Elizabeth Djajalie. www.barronprize.orgFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Natural disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires underscore the importance of protecting your valuables. Many may not realize the value of what they have or be properly insured. Learn what documentation you need for insurance, how to store your valuables and how to work with a certified jewelry appraiser. Melanie Young discusses with Ed O'Brien, an appraiser for 30+ years who is certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Diamonds and Colored Stones. www.objewelers.comFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The CDC estimates that foodborne illnesses cause roughly 1 in 6 Americans (48 million people) to get sick, 128,000 to be hospitalized and 3,000 deaths. Common microorganisms (pathogens) that can contaminate food include bacteria, parasites, viruses and chemical substances. While anyone can be at risk, the most vulnerable are the elderly, children and individuals with immune-compromised systems. Fearless Fabulous You Melanie provides food handling safety tips and helpful online resources.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

January 27, 2025, marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration camp in Poland. Holocaust Survivor Rita Lurie was age 5 when she and family members lived for 2 years hiding in an attic in Poland. With daughter, Leslie Gilbert-Lurie, she wrote a memoir, Bending Toward the Sun.Between 1940 and 1945, more than one million Jews, religious leaders, disabled persons, and other innocent victims were viciously and mercilessly executed in AuschwitzFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Perimenopause and menopause are major contributors to age-related conditions like thinning and shedding hair (a.k.a. telogen effluvium). During menopause, estrogen levels decease which can impact your hair quality and texture. Anabel Kingsley, Trichologist and Brand President of Philip Kingsley, provides her expert tips on hair care during perimenopause and menopause. Learn why it may be better to shampoo more often and brush your hair less and a simple plan to care for your hair.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

If you're considering launching a new business, you're not alone. Small business growth has doubled from 2014 to 2024. About 70% of small business owners start from a home office. Having a strong, focused idea and knowing your target customers are important. So is the required paperwork. Learn essential first steps to launch your business from Erin Mrozek, a small business specialist at LegalZoom. Topics include how to set up and register your business, legal tax and insurance considerations.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Life can change in an instant. That's why making every moment matter does really matter. So does serendipity. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young recounts avoiding being in the path of a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter early January 1 by choosing not to have a Last Call drink at a bar nearby at 2 a.m. She shares how a childhood trip to New Orleans changed her life and relationship with food and sparked a tradition of eating her age in oysters on her January 1 birthday.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young shares some New Year's resolutions she's made that she hopes will inspire You for 2025. 1. Live within your means and focus on making your life more meaningful. Free yourself of physical things and mental clutter. 2. Are you ready to retire but feeling uncertain what's next? Why not rethink your life and rewire? Try something new and take risks. Now is the time. 3. Be in the driver's seat of life rather than the back seat. She shares inspiring stories.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Holidays are for embracing traditions, old and new. FFY Host Melanie Young spent years traveling the world at Christmas to experience global holiday customs. That changed when she returned to Tennessee to spend the "Last Christmas" years with her widowed mother who passed away on December 22, 2022. Melanie discusses managing her emotions when a loved one no longer has a seat at the table and shares uplifting stories of her mother's "Perfectly Purple Christmas Eve" dinners, always colorful!Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The country of Portugal is home to the production of Port, one of world's most complex and deeply satisfying fortified wines. Port production dates back centuries and is a time-honored process. Kopke, established in 1638, is Portugal's oldest Port house. Carla Tiago, longtime winemaker at Kopke, explains how Port is made, the different styles, including white, tawny and ruby, and terms to know on a Port label. She discusses serving Port and pairing with foods, from savory and sweet to cheeseFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Did you know that 33 million Americans live with food allergies? Learn ways to protect yourself and loved ones who live with food allergies, especially when traveling, dining out, attending parties and weddings. If you are the food preparer, find out what you can do to be vigilant when planning your menu. Dr. Kelly Cleary, Senior Director of Education and Support Programs for FARE (Food Allergy Research Education), discusses food allergies and taking life-savings precautions. www.foodallergy.orgFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Southern cooking is as diverse and culturally rich as the different populations who comprise this region of the U.S.A. "When Southern Women Cook" (America's Test Kitchen) delivers 544 pages filled with stories from 70 southern women writers and 300 recipes. The book was spearheaded by Cook's Country Editors, Toni Tipton-Martin, an award-winning food journalist and author, and Morgan Bullard. They discuss the intersection of food and women's empowerment and the food cultures of the South.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

After finding handwritten recipe binders from her deceased mother and grandmother, Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young decides to preserve their memories by preparing the dishes and writing about these two empowering women. She says, "making a family recipe and sharing a story about the person who used to prepare it can be an emotional glue that binds everyone together to recognize that person who is no longer seated at the table." Turn making an old family recipe into a new holiday tradition.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Looking for a crisp, dry white wine that delivers notes of lemon, lime, grapefruit, pear, wild asparagus and fresh-cut grass, sometimes with a hint of flint? Consider Sauvignon Blanc, a versatile wine whose personality reflects the areas where it is produced around the world. Of note: Bordeaux Blanc, Loire Sancerre, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa, Sonoma and Napa. Melanie Young discusses styles of Sauvignon Blanc and pairings such as shellfish, sushi and tomato salad with herbed goat cheese.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Have you been told that you are overqualified for a job you're pursuing? Or is it actually ageism? While elected politicians and corporate CEOs work well past "retirement age" with constituency support, a double standard exists in many company workforces where "younger means more able." Melanie discusses ways to counter ageism, reboot, repackage and present yourself to land that job or new career with empowerment coach, Maria DeLorenzis Reyes, founder/CEO, Training Innovations and MDR Brands.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Feeling anger or frustration by this year's 2024 election results? Or maybe it's something else. Has someone in your life let you down. Perhaps you are grieving an irreplaceable loss. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young says she has experienced the same feelings off loss many times, but she learned never to give up or turn in the towel. She shares ways to re-channel your grief and anger to move forward.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Benedictine monk, Dom Pérignon, may have seen stars when he tasted his first bottle of bubbly before it officially became Champagne. But four women became Champagne's leading ladies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each built successful champagne houses after their husbands died unexpectedly. These Veuves (French for Widows) are Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin (Veuve Clicquot), Louise Pommery, Champagne Pommery, Mathilde Emilie Perrier, Laurent-Perrier and Madame Elisabeth “Lily” Bollinger.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

RSV is a common infectious respiratory virus that is easily transmittable. Those infected have cold-like symptoms. The good news is an RSV vaccine can help reduce the risk of contracting the virus. This is important for older Americans over the age of 60 who may have a higher risk for contracting RSV, especially those living with chronic health conditions, says Robert H. Hopkins MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). He explains vaccine guidelines.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Thanks to advancements in scientific research and technology, detection and treatment of breast cancer is helping to save more lives. Still, early detection is key, and women need to be proactive about their breast health. Dr. Laurie Kirstein MD, a board-certified surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the latest developments for early detection and mammogram guidelines for women of all ages, and latest treatments for both early and late-stage breast cancer.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

When are you getting married? When are you having children? How much did that cost? Are you sick? These a few of the awkward questions people ask without thinking of the consequences. "Conversation skills include knowing how to ask a proper and polite question and how to respond to an awkward one," says Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young. She provides examples of how to rephrase a question to make someone feel at ease and how to respond to or deflect a question you would rather not answer.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Sicily is a popular destination for its natural resources, culture, wine and food. Sicily is also home to Mount Etna, Europe's largest, still active volcano. Throughout Etna's lava strewn mountain slopes are ancient vineyards which produce wine grapes unique to Etna DOC, a protected designation for this region. Whites include Carricante and Catarrato and reds Nerello Mascelese and Nerello Cappuccio. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young shares wine and travel tips from her recent visit to EtnaFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The U.S.A. discards nearly 60 million tons -120 billion pounds every year. That's nearly 40% of the entire U.S. food supply, or around 325 pounds of waste per person. In her new book, "No Scrap Left Behind: My Life Without Food Waste," Teralyn Pilgrim shares clever ways to upcycle leftovers, repurpose table scraps and ultimately trim the grocery bill on average $100 a month (about $1300/yr.) -all while tackling the global impact of our massive food waste problem. Time to Trim Your Waste!Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Heart valve disease affects more than 5 million people in the U.S. and leads to 25,000 deaths each year. Aortic stenosis, the most common form of heart valve disease, affects 5% of people 65 and older. Heart valve symptoms may be subtle and develop slowly over time, putting a life-threatening strain on your heart. Early diagnosis of heart valve disease is key says Janet S. Wright, MD, FACC, Director of CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. Learn signs and how to reduce risk.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Silence is golden but a buried gem amid the constant buzz and noise surrounding us. Stillness is also important, but many feel pressured to always keep going and doing Women have had to work harder to push forward, speak out and take action to Make Progress and Be Somebody. That is achievement in one aspect of life. But it's also important to embrace stillness and silence and tune out the physical noise around you and the mental noise inside your head to center yourself and achieve calm.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Imagine you are holding a set of five keys. Each key can be used to unlock an aspect of your life: Your Mind, Your Soul, Your Heart, Your Talent and Skills, Your Happiness and Definition of Success. Which would you unlock first and what you do to open the door to your future? Keys can unlock your potential and open a heart, or they can be used to shut yourself in and protect you from pain. You can feel keyed up and stressed or freed up and lighter in spirit. Key into this podcast and listen.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Size matters but not always. You must size up a situation or a person where it really counts. It's not just by the numbers but by one's actions and their impact. One must measure a person's character over one's wealth. Small acts of kindness can deliver large amounts of hope. But being small minded, tearing others down to look better and sizing people up by their material wealth rather than strength of character is petty. Be open-minded and not small-minded. Hope has no boundaries.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Women have forged new paths and broken glass ceilings over the last 50 years, but many social stereotypes and pressures remain. Pressures to maintain an appearance, marry and have children, excel in a career, attain social status and serve one's community are examples. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young addresses coping with social pressures with Alicia Lamberghini-West, Psy.D. a licensed psychologist and author of “Your Life, Your Way – Become Aware of Social Pressures Limiting Women”Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Women's rights have come a long way thanks to activists who used their voices to drive change. Examples include the right to vote (19th Amendment 1920), Equal Pay Act (1963), Equal Rights Amendment (1972), Roe vs Wade (1973), Women's Educational Equity Act (1974) and Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978). Until the 1970s, women could not acquire credit or a mortgage. There are always challenges, from equal pay and gender quality to reproductive rights and affordable health care. Use Your Voice.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.