October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical time to elevate a topic that is known as a “silent problem.” 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime. Veteran journalist, nationally syndicated talk show host and pet lover Tamron Hall shines a light on Domestic Violence and Pets and what is being done to keep pets and people together. It’s a topic that is near and dear to her heart having lost her beloved sister, Renate, to domestic abuse more than a decade ago.During our talk, Tamron discusses The Purple Leash Project. Founded by Purina and RedRover, the Purple Leash Project provides resources to make domestic violence shelters pet-friendly, allowing pets and people to escape abuse and heal together. Domestic Violence Awareness Month – As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s a time to elevate these issues, raise awareness and support survivors. Plus we learn about Tamron’s connection to this cause, passion for pets, her new book release and what else she is up to in the Fall/Winter season.

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Tamron Hall, Award-Winning TV Host

Ana Quincoces is known as Miami’s Hottest Chef! She's a former real estate lawyer turned celebrity chef, food entrepreneur, cookbook author and social influencer. Specializing in delicious Cuban food, Ana is a sought after bi-lingual talent on reality and talk television shows.A cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Miami, Ana parlayed her celebrity into a thriving brand. She wrote three cookbooks: Sabor! A Passion for Cuban Cuisine, Cuban Chicks Can Cook and The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook. She's also the creator of Skinny Latina, a popular line of Latin-inspired cooking sauces and marinades. Lyndsay Levingston, breast cancer survivor and SurviveHER founder, shares her powerful story about surviving breast cancer and the importance of genetic testing in both assessing risk of and determining treatment options.

Ana Quincoces, Celebrity Chef & Reality TV Star / Lyndsay Levingston, SurviveHER Founder

Frank Thomas grew up playing both baseball and football, but he got his official start in baseball at Auburn University in 1987 when he hit a .359 in his freshman season. He made MVP in his junior season of 1989, and left school that summer when he was taken with the 7th overall pick by the White Sox. One year later, he made his big-league debut hitting .330 with 31 RBI in 60 games. He would stay ensconced as the White Sox’s first baseman and designated hitter for the next 15 years and quickly earned the name “The Big Hurt” for the damage he inflicted on opposing pitchers. Throughout his career, he cemented his place in history. No other man has strung together seven straight seasons of 20-plus homers, 100 RBI, 100 walks and a .300 average. Frank gives his thoughts on the current baseball season, his career and his partnership with Varilux®.

Frank Thomas, "The Big Hurt" - first-ballot Baseball Hall of Famer and Fox Sports Analyst

Haylie Duff is an actress, singer, songwriter, television host, writer and fashion designer. She's best known for her roles as Sandy Jameson in the television series 7th Heaven, Amy Sanders in Lizzie McGuire, Summer Wheatley in Napoleon Dynamite, and Annie Nelson in the made-for-television films Love Takes Wing along with its sequel Love Finds a Home. She also starred in the 2006 romantic comedy Material Girls alongside sister Hilary and lent her voice to the animated flick Foodfight! Haylie (with her dogs, Birdie + Chicken) is helping launch the NUTRO ULTRA brand’s new ‘ULTRA Barkuterie Boards’ meant for pet parents to give their pup the ultimate dining experience. That’s right – charcuterie boards for dogs.

Haylie Duff, Actress

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and teacher, Andrew Zimmern is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable personalities in the food world. As the creator, executive producer and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food and Emmy-winning The Zimmern List, he has devoted his life to exploring and promoting cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food. In 2020, Andrew returned to television with the MSNBC series What’s Eating America. His latest series, Family Dinner, is currently streaming on Discovery+ and will air on Chip & Joanna Gaines’ forthcoming Magnolia Network in 2022Also:David Rose is a Food Network/TV personality and author of the soon to be released cookbook “EGGin’: David Rose Cooks on the Big Green Egg.” Recently, he was named as Executive Chef for Omaha Steaks, the 100+ year old, family-run company which first pioneered delivery of great steaks to people’s homes in the 1950s, and has since expanded to a wide array of food and wine favorites for millions of fans. Rose appeared as a finalist on Food Network Star (Season 13), cooking head to head with Bobby Flay and fielding praise from Giada de Laurentiis. Chef David Rose regularly appears on Food Network, as well as guest on shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, Steve Harvey Show, Hallmark Home & Family, Pickler & Ben, HLN, Tamron Hall Show, EXTRA TV, Fox & Friends, and has been a guest on various local morning shows nationwide.

Andrew Zimmern, Chef and Host of “Family Dinner" / David Rose, Executive Chef for Omaha Steaks

This is Part 3 of my 3 part series with professional organizer Stephanie Naccari. Her company "Get It Done by Stephanie" makes your chaotic life easier using highly functional best practice techniques combined with unique strategies to find the organizational solution.

Stephanie Naccari, Get it Done by Stephanie - Professional Organizer - Pt. 3 of 3

This is Part 2 of my 3 part series with professional organizer Stephanie Naccari. Her company "Get It Done by Stephanie" makes your chaotic life easier using highly functional best practice techniques combined with unique strategies to find the organizational solution.

Stephanie Naccari, Get it Done by Stephanie - Professional Organizer - Pt. 2 of 3

This is Part 1 of my 3 part series with professional organizer Stephanie Naccari. Her company "Get It Done by Stephanie" makes your chaotic life easier using highly functional best practice techniques combined with unique strategies to find the organizational solution.

Stephanie Naccari, Get it Done by Stephanie - Professional Organizer - Pt. 1 of 3

One of the stars of reality television series Vanderpump Rules, Tom Sandoval was the “top bartender” at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant for 10 years and is now co-owner of TomTom Restaurant & Bar in L.A. with friend Tom Schwartz. Tom is known for his cocktail-making skills and co-authored the 2019 book “Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers” with girlfriend Ariana Madix.This podcast wraps up with my "Best of Series" sit down with Cat Deeley.

TomSandoval, Reality TV Star & Bartender / Cat Deeley, TV Personality

LeRoy Butler may be best known as the 4-time Pro Bowl defensive back for the Green Bay Packers and the creator of the famous Lambeau Leap that has inspired fans for many years. However, now this Super Star on the football field is making a name for himself in the kitchen with Leroy’s Wisconsin Cheese Mac ‘n’ Cheese.In this interview Leroy will dish on his signature dish as part of his National Dairy Month and National Cheese Day celebration. You’ll learn why the ultimate team player is teaming up with award-winning Wisconsin Cheese to create some amazing NEW legend-DAIRY recipes. Frances Largeman-Roth is is a New York Times best selling author and nationally recognized health expert. Frances was the Food and Nutrition Director at Health magazine for nearly eight years. She writes and develops recipes for Parents, BabyCenter, Today.com, Cooking Light magazine and other publications. Frances is a frequent guest on national TV, including the Today Show, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood Live, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, and The Dr. Oz Show. She has also lent her expertise as a judge for Food Network Challenge and The James Beard Awards.

Leroy Butler, Former 4x NFL Pro Bowl Football Star & Chef / Frances Largeman-Roth, Nutrition Expert

Eliot Lewis has a career most musicians could only dream about. A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Eliot Lewis has toured all over the world as a member of the Daryl Hall & John Oates band, as well as a key member of the Scottish funk outfit, The Average White Band. Eliot has also been the only musician to appear on Daryl Hall’s incredibly popular, "Live From Daryl's House” show all while keeping his own solo career going at a seemingly impossible pace. Over the course of his career he has worked with the music business’ elite including, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Joe Walsh, Todd Rundgren,Train, Cheap Trick,Grace Potter, Ben Folds, Booker T, Jewel, Rob Thomas, Keb Mo, Jason Mraz, Darius Rucker, Gavin DeGraw and many, many others. He has also performed on some of the most prestigious stages all over the world including the legendary Hollywood Bowl and Japan's Budokan Arena, as well as on The Voice, Conan O'Brien, Today Show, The View, Jimmy Kimmel and many others.

Eliot Lewis, Singer, Songwriter from Hall & Oates

Lou Ferrigno is a fitness icon, motivational speaker and Co- Founder of Ferrigno FIT. As an infant, Lou suffered a series of ear infections and lost 80% of his hearing (though his condition was not diagnosed until he was three years old). This circumstance led to bullying both in school and at home. Lost and unhappy, Lou turned to larger-than-life figures like actor/bodybuilder Steve Reeves and Marvel's The Incredible Hulk for inspiration. Undeterred by what some may have perceived as a disadvantage, Lou threw himself into athletics at age 13 (predominantly weightlifting and bodybuilding). By age 21, Lou won his first major titles: Mr. America and Mr. Universe. At 22, he came in second at his first attempt at the Mr. Olympia title. His second attempt at the title was documented the following year in the film Pumping Iron. The release of this film helped gain the attention of television producer Kenneth Johnson (Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman), who was seeking the right person to portray the larger-than-life comic book superhero, The Incredible Hulk. With his 6 ft 5 in, 285 lb. frame, Lou was the biggest professional bodybuilder at the time and was cast. He would go on to be featured in CBS’ King of Queens, DreamWorks’ I Love You, Man and NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.

LOU FERRIGNO (“The Incredible Hulk”), Fitness Icon, Actor / Cameran Eubanks Wimberly, Reality TV & Author

Jordana Brewster’s  talent, beauty and natural screen presence have etched her a permanent place in Hollywood in both film and television and is well known as an integral part and original cast member of the  FAST & FURIOUS. Some of Brewster’s past credits include small-screen roles in TNT’s  DARK BLUE, NBC’s  CHUCK, and the lead role in the 2007 ABC pilot  MR. AND MRS. SMITH.  She took some time off after FAST & FURIOUS  to attend Yale University, and graduated in 2003 with a degree in English. Brewster has lived in Brazil, England and New York, and currently resides in Los Angeles with her two sons.Grace Gold is a beauty, wellness and lifestyle expert who has appeared on TODAY, Good Morning America, and ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX affiliates cross country. Her work lends an informed perspective with over 15 years of reporting experience, including contributions to Vogue, Marie Claire, Redbook, and Women’s Health. Grace’s mission is to help you feel and look your best. She informs in a friendly and positive tone, with down-to-earth candor and solutions that really work.

Jordana Brewster, Actress & Grace Gold, Beauty/Wellness Expert

Skylar Astin is best known for his break out role as Jesse in Universal’s Pitch Perfect and sequel Pitch Perfect 2. He’s currently staying in the entertainment headlines starring as Max in the NBC hit show Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist!Additional acting highlights include being cast in the original cast of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical Broadway musical Spring Awakening, and has appeared in numerous feature films including Hamlet 2, Taking Woodstock, Cavemen, and 21 & Over. Skylar is joining me to talk about his career and his love of animals, including his cat, Annabelle, and how they spent their time together during the pandemic and his new partnership with the Temptations brand.

Skylar Astin, Actor

Combining tough mother love, brilliant storytelling, powerful tips, and strategically placed F-bombs, SWAGGER - Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want will help you release self-doubt, defeat imposter syndrome and forget all about "fake it 'til you make it."A Former TV host and advertising Creative Director turned training guru, Leslie Ehm has spent decades traveling the globe with her award-winning company, Combustion. She works with executives and teams from top organizations like Google, Disney, Pepsico, TD Bank, Uber, and more. She’s turned technologists into creative forces, bankers into storytellers, and she's brought a serious dose of badassery to boardrooms everywhere.

Leslie Ehm, Author of Swagger & Motivational Speaker

The What's Up with Wendy Podcast will indulge listeners with an in-depth conversation between Wendy Lowy Sloane and her special guests. Wendy's ability to connect with her guests has led to many repeat appearances from popular celebrities including Eric Stonestreet, Monica Potter, Nate Berkus, Lori Laughlin, Paul Reiser, and James Van Praagh.

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