Conversations with friends & experts, learning more, encouraging independent thinking, and digging deeper into topics to inspire new perspectives and to live fearlessly!
An entertainment journalist and lifelong Bravo fan since back in the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy days, Dave Quinn has covered the Housewives for outlets like PEOPLE Magazine and Entertainment Weekly. In addition to reality TV, much of Dave’s career has been spent writing about theater — which, when combined with the Housewives, makes him an expert in drama. Heather and Dave talk all things Housewives, including being interviewed while taking a bubble bath!
Read MoreChef Daniel is a Healthy Eating Expert and Television Celebrity Cook in England, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and the USA. Daniel will sit on the Culinary Investor panel for the 1st season of Food Fortunes on Food Network to decide if he will invest in a new product being presented. Daniel is also a judge on Food Network’s Kitchen Inferno. Making appearances on talk shows around the world, planning meals for 2 major international airlines and developing in-room dining for a 5-star hotel chain in Asia has cultivated an international fan base.
Read MoreChef Whitney creates recipes to nourish your physical, emotional and spiritual body so you can feel your best & accomplish your dreams. She is a Holistic Chef, as she combines her culinary school experience with whole foods and health based philosophies. She attended the culinary school at The Natural Gourmet Institute in New York. Whitney is passionate about healthy food, plant based nutrition, wellness, and the energy of food. She wants to share what she has learned and help others heal and thrive.
Read MoreWendy Dio, one of the first female music managers in the testosterone-fueled world of heavy metal. She was one of the original founders of Los Angeles Women in Music, and began by managing her husband, Ronnie James Dio (called the “Pavarotti of Heavy Metal” by Jack Black) and went on to oversee the careers of multiple other artists. She is the President and Owner of Niji Management, Inc., a personal management company which she established 30 years ago, and the record label, Niji Entertainment Group, Inc., which to date has released fourteen albums.
Read MoreWith over 25 years of experience leading the wellness market and teams into pure, mind body and soul offerings at coveted destinations such as Miraval Resort and Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Michael still works on bringing us the great getaways we need for relaxation plus our well being. He understands the importance of relaxation combined with feeding our souls and our bodies with so many holistic offerings. He now heads his own company that continues this line of work.
Read MoreAmy is an Olympic gold medalist in numerous swim events and is in the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the US Olympic Hall of Fame. She has co-hosted a nationally syndicated sports radio show and been a sideline reporter. She also recently covered swim events for the Olympics for NBC. In 2014, Amy was in an ATV accident and severed her spinal chord. Her determination and optimism got her through a near death experience and today the competitive Amy still exists. She competes in cross fit events and trains like she did for the Olympic golds. Amy also is very involved in ADA rights, changing the laws and our consciousness of how to make life easier for people in wheelchairs. Amy says she is working for all those in her world. Amy is married to ex-Denver Bronco, Tom Rouen. Heather and Amy talk about it all in a candid and fun conversation.
Read MoreAs an educator in LGBTQIA+ Diversity, equity, and inclusion training, Zeno sheds historical understanding on issues of racism, LGBTQIA and so much more. Zeno Scott identifies as Afro Latinx and trans. Zeno transitioned from a female to a male and tells that journey as well as the journey to help individuals and communities gain understanding and take action on issues of race and gender. Heather has known Zeno’s family since he was young, and now she speaks with Zeno about all things that heighten understanding, give a historical perspective, offer various behaviors, ways to handle differences, privilege, how to give back, and our understanding of historical racism. Zeno encourages us all to ask questions, however silly they seem so that we all communicate and gain understanding of complex issues. His goal is for us all to come together and liberate one another.
Read MoreEduardo Garcia is an American celebrity chef and the co-founder of Montana Mex, a Mexican food company. He is known as the “ bionic chef” because he cooks with a prosthetic left arm, the result of an accident while hunting in 2011. He is also the subject of documentary “Charged”, the story of Eduardo being electrocuted, defying odds of survival, and coming through it with a “bionic” arm and hand, continuing to cook, farm, be an inspirational speaker and teacher of living and respecting nature.Heather and Eduardo have known each other for their work with the No Barriers foundation, and share stories of Eduardo’s life and his coming out of his accident with a stronger and better life, finding the best self you can be, and living life “fully charged,” loving and learning about good food, making a community, and sharing it all. It is a fun and inspirational chat.
Read MoreAfter fully losing her hearing in 2007, Harvey became depressed and quit music. However, with the aid of visual tuners she learned how to find the correct pitches when singing.
Heather has known Mandy for the last 10 years, and we will hear Mandy’s ups and downs accepting her total loss of hearing, and her journey to sing again and love life. Mandy has recorded three studio jazz albums between 2010-2014. She has also performed at the Kennedy Center.
Read MoreAmy Phillips, a Grosse Pointe native, actress and comedian, began doing impressions at age 12. But it was her impression of throwback Bravo star, Rachel Zoe, that really got her career rolling. Her relationship with Andy and her love of all characters on Bravo, led her to today’s hosting of Reality Checked on Sirius, plus common guest on WWHL. Amy’s impersonations of the different ”Housewives” and other Bravo cast members talks with Heather Thomson (former RHONY member) about her life, her road to being noticed by Andy Cohen, her role as a wife and mom, her aspirations, and how much fun she’s having with this niche role.
Read MoreMelody Lomboy Lowe was diagnosed with cancer at age 6,with a 50% chance of survival. She went through cancer treatments for a few years and survived. She attributes it to positive attitude, and her parents treating her “normally as possible”. Now, Melody lives life to it’s fullest with a positive attitude and gratefulness each day. She has definitely learned to lead a life with the least drama possible, and maintains a sense of calm. When two of her boys were diagnosed with autism, she never feels upset with troubles, she keeps her upbeat attitude and we will figure it out attitude, and her boys are high functioning and joys in her life. Hear her story as a cancer warrior who started an organization called Luna Peak that helps cancer and grief communities, and helps us learn how to celebrate life and survive it each day.
Read MoreDr. Liia Ramachandra had psoriasis at 6 years old. As a scientist she was passionate about helping people with skin disorders, wanting to help people with visible skin issues and erase any emotional effects of depression due to looking unusual. Dr.Liia formed EpiLynx skincare The products, which include numerous face creams and face serums, eye creams, lipsticks, highlighters, lip gloss and eyeshadow, are available online. Dr. Liia is a CEO, a mom, wife, Doctor and patient. She and Heather talk about Lila’s path and the good work she is doing for children and adults.
Read MoreCortney Novogratz sits down with Heather to discuss her journey from real estate into design, her design philosophy, taking risks in life in spite of the fear, knowing your limits, and nurturing the people that make your life better. This mother of seven children and wife of Robert, her design/work partner has so many genius tips for ways to organize your things and home as well as living life as entrepreneur, artist, mom, wife, and reminds us the goal doesn’t have to be perfection.
Read MoreSPOKENPOINT is the convergence of ancient medicine with modern technology to create the first ever virtual acupuncture service. Spoken Point delivers a safe and effective acupuncture experience in your home, on your schedule. Magnets take the place of needles to activate the points, and their digital library of treatments provides relief from many common conditions along with a specific meditation for that ailment.
Read MoreDr. Wendy Osefo joins Heather to discuss making history by becoming the first black woman to earn a PhD in Public Affairs/Community Development, how she deals with failures and celebrating successes, her philanthropic work as CEO of the 1954 Equity Project and how she balances her work as a professor, political analyst and entrepreneur with Real Housewives of Potomac.
Read MoreWidely known for her role as Chief Stew on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean, Christine “Bugsy” Drake, can be seen dazzling luxury yacht guests with her signature tablescapes and over-the-top theme parties. The self-proclaimed “Queen of Theme” possesses a personal style that often embellishes on her table decor and almost always includes large hoop earrings with her infamous barrettes…
Read More#IMOMSOHARD began as a popular web-series by real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin and Jen. One night, over a glass of wine and many tears of frustration, these two friends decided to tell different kind of story. With a camera, two husbands, a babysitter, and bottomless mimosas, Kristin and Jen decided to speak openly about their fears and failures and prove that the only way to survive motherhood is through laughter and friendship. Good thing because, while shooting the first video for the series, Jen forgot her newborn daughter’s name. The video was a smash hit, sparking an online community of 2 million of the most engaged followers that social media has ever seen, confirmation that moms and women everywhere needed to laugh and to be heard. Kristin and Jen followed up with weekly videos about all things woman and mother: hemorrhoids, raising kids, keeping your sanity , sex after marriage, mom bods, and swimsuits.
Read MorePrior to starting the outdoor lifestyle brand Parks Project, Keith was one of TOMS earliest employees. He was initially struck by discovering the overwhelming backlog of much-needed funding to complete projects in parks, and uncovered a need to educate the next generation of advocates. With that in mind, and taking key learnings from his previous ventures, he started Parks Project to show consumers that conservation can be cool and stylish. All of its products give back to specific conservation efforts focused on protecting our national parks. In only six years, what started as one t-shirt has now grown to dozens of apparel and home goods, and more than $1.3 million in donations to more than 50 conservatories that ensure the projects they’re committing to make the biggest impact.
Read MoreHeather and Aviva Drescher were castmates on RHONY and remain close to this day. Aviva was a true New York City born and bred “Housewife” and she shares her life changing story at age 6, her work on Housewives, including infamous LegGate, and her work with Amputees and other charitable organizations. This philanthropist, author, businesswoman, and full-time mother will let nothing hold her back. When Aviva was just six years old, she was in a tragic farm accident that resulted in the amputation of her left leg. Aviva has never let this tragedy define who she is. She has a law degree, and she devotes her time to her investment banker husband, Reid, and raising their four children. Aviva teaches her family the importance of giving back by example through her philanthropic work. Aviva’s memoire, Leggy Blonde, came out in 2014.
Read MorePremiere expert as a nutritional visionary and health pioneer, Ann Louise has fearlessly stood on the front lines of diet and detox, the environment, and women’s health. She has fearlessly taken on the knowledge of stopping the aging process, thru science and mind, including diet and detox, supplements, type of cooking and cookware, specific good for you oils. She is always looking for causes and relief from multiple of issues, how to make sure you are aware of how to slow down aging and how to be your own prescriber based on blood type, facial signs, and so much more. Her newest book Radical Longevity is just released today.
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