Fearless Fabulous You
Every woman deserves to live life on her terms. On Fearless Fabulous You! meet inspiring women social impact entrepreneurs and learn expert tips to live fearlessly and fabulously after 50, from what to drink, eat and explore. Melanie Young is a Certified Health Coach, a Certified Specialist of Wine and Author of “Getting Things Off My Chest: A Survivor’s Guide To Staying Fearless & Fabulous in the Face of Breast Cancer” and “Fearless Fabulous You! Lessons on Living Life on Your Terms.” Follow: Instagram@melaniefabulous www.melanieyoung.com Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET. Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast 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 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Episodes
July 24, 2024 • 37 mins
"How to you do? What do you do?" How many times have people asked you this? And how do you respond? Americans, in particular, tend to ask that question. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young shares tips to navigate these personal questions about your life, career, in-between times, job interviews and those awkward moments when you prefer to keep matters private. Learn how to convey confidence, be emphatic and nail that "elevator pi...
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July 17, 2024 • 31 mins
Have you ever referred a piece of business to a colleague without accepting anything in return other than a thank you...or vice versa? You are a good egg. But if you expect to be paid for referrals or your sage advice and ideas, then you need to be a hard-boiled. Establish your terms on what you can offer and expect in return. Offer help but also set boundaries. Most businesses involve a transaction of goods and services. Here are ...
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July 10, 2024 • 51 mins
Are you living with clutter in your home? How does clutter making you feel? Mental clutter is as important to clear out as the physical. Yet, many wait too long to start the process. Certified KonMari Method (TM) Organizer Jenny Albertini discusses the mental impact of clutter with Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young, including how to take steps to mindfully manage your head space, home environment and time. Albertini is author o...
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July 3, 2024 • 51 mins
Millions of travelers are hitting the highways and skies, a record number since the pandemic. Joanna Teljeur, consumer advocate and senior editor for Air Advisor, joins Melanie Young to discuss tips to make airline travel hassle-free, from trip planning to insurance to packing essentials. Know your rights if your flights are delayed or cancelled and do your homework when visiting other countries to see what medications, prescriptio...
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June 26, 2024 • 54 mins
Over 70% of American women travel solo. Are you one of them? Solo travel can offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young spent years traveling solo. She shares tips, resources and anecdotes to travel smart and safe. Research destinations to learn customs, dress codes and treatment to women. Try to make local contacts and always let someone know where you are. She says: "You don't have to be single to tra...
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June 19, 2024 • 44 mins
Social media has its good side and its bad side. Statistics show social media apps can be addictive and potentially harmful to your mental health, especially for young people. Even the U.S. Surgeon General has called for warning labels on social media apps. Why spend your time scrolling your phone checking in and comparing your life to others when you can just enjoy your own life? Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young shares 20 fun...
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June 12, 2024 • 20 mins
Have you been saving a special bottle of wine to drink or a piece of fine jewelry to wear for "that special occasion?" Why wait for a day or event that may or may not occur? After opening three "special occasion" bottles of wine one night that were all past their prime, Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young says, "why wait?" Use your best silver and china. Wear your good jewelry and clothes. Plan that trip you have put off. Make a ...
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Scientific research has shown a direct link between alcohol consumption and reduced health risks, including several cancers. The World Health Organization says no amount of alcohol is safe. Wine writer and cancer survivor Melanie Young share her decision to continue drinking wine in moderation while accepting her risks. She notes ultra processed foods, those high in nitrates, saturated fats, sugar and sodium are also unhealthy. Con...
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May 29, 2024 • 30 mins
"After being single and successful on my own, I refuse to be a Plus One in a couple and in a society where men still receive preferential and deferential treatment over women. Stand up for being the One and Only You," says FFY Host Melanie Young. She addresses the frustration of being treated as an "invisible woman" and subtle- or not so- indignations. "Defy Invisible. Remain Invincible," she says. Women are not fragile and transpa...
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May 22, 2024 • 32 mins
It is important to give someone a hand to lift them on their way up in life/career through mentoring, referrals and encouragement. It is also important to offer your support when someone is struggling to keep up or who appear to be spiraling downward in their life and career. Whether it is job loss, divorce, health challenge or being "aged out" of a career, be there to lend hand and lift a spirit. Never jump ship on a friendship wh...
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May 15, 2024 • 42 mins
"If I could have a frank discussion with my younger self, this my advice to her," says Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young. "Prudent planning and setting priorities are key to navigating life and having no regrets." She shares pragmatic steps to prepare for your future life while enjoying your present one and says:
"Live for today with No regret
Be prepared for challenges you have not met
Life is never one way set
Your future can alw...
"Live for today with No regret
Be prepared for challenges you have not met
Life is never one way set
Your future can alw...
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May 8, 2024 • 45 mins
It's a fact that many older Americans are not financially prepared for retirement. That's why staying in the workforce longer, securing a new job or finding gig work may be necessary. But how do you deal with job rejection because you are considered over-qualified or "advanced" (age matters whether left unsaid). FFY Host Melanie Young discusses way navigate a job search after age 55, promote your transferable skills, demonstrate fl...
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May 1, 2024 • 45 mins
Patience may be a virtue, but it's becoming scarce in the era of instant gratification and "I need it now" mentality. Feeling impatient and dealing with impatient people adds to stress. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young admits her own challenges keeping her patience and addresses how to calm down and slow down. She provides tips to handle impatient people from friends and family to work colleagues and clients in different scena...
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April 24, 2024 • 48 mins
How many times has someone asked to "pick your brain" or meet to gather information. Offering free advice is helpful and generous. But sometimes people cross the line and take advantage of your time and expertise. FFY's Melanie Young says giving your free time can be beneficial but know when to draw the line. If someone is asking you to do something that you normally charge for, be honest with yourself and that person. Keep your sp...
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April 17, 2024 • 51 mins
A life-changing trip to Italy with her mother and sister after her father's death, a life-altering traumatic personal experience, and a life decision to become an entrepreneur all shape Susan Gravely's story. Founder of Vietri, a global brand built around imported hand-crafted Italian tabletop products and garden accessories for the home, and author of the book, "Italy on a Plate,” Susan shares her definition of home, how she start...
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April 10, 2024 • 31 mins
Slowing down can be beneficial for your overall health, including inner calm, cognitive and physical well-being, enhanced bonding with others and feeling comfortable in your environment. Slowing down can also take adjusting after living a fast-paced life of multi-tasking. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young shares insights on slow living. Self-care, exercise and mindfulness are important, also learning to stop comparing your l...
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April 3, 2024 • 33 mins
"Did you eat all that?" "You eat like a bird!" " Good girl! You cleaned your plate." "Why did you order that?" Has anyone said these words or similar to you when you are eating? How did it make you feel? Food shaming- judging and commenting to someone about how or what they are eating - has no place at the table. As a young girl, food shaming led Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young into unhealthy eating habits. Healthy relationsh...
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March 27, 2024 • 33 mins
Regret is a feeling of remorse about a decision or action we made, or did not, that we wished we could have done better or differently. Many people at the end of their lives express regrets over putting work over pleasure and not spending more time with family and friends, or choices they made. FFY Host Melanie Young shares how she has dealt with her own regrets to reframe her mind. She says, “You can’t move forward with clarity wh...
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February 28, 2024 • 33 mins
Estate sales liquidate items in a house, notably in the event of the 4 "D's"- Death, Divorce, Debt, Disease, Downsizing. Hiring an estate sale company to manage details helps. Many take 40% (average) of the sale income. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young chose to manage her own estate sale and shares her experience on staying focused, organized and sane while dealing with hagglers, resellers, looky-loos, and TikTok posts, and...
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February 7, 2024 • 45 mins
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder second only to Alzheimer's. Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with PD which can affect people of all ages, genders and ethnicities. Dr. Hiral Shah, a neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetics. Denise Coley was diagnosed with PD in 2017. She discusses living with PD and her advocacy work to e...
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