Fearless Fabulous You

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.

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New Orleans Sizzles with Summer Deals-Take It Easy in the Big Easy

June 10, 2026 • 46 mins
Summer may sizzle in New Orleans but the deals on hotels, dining and attractions also heat up. The Big Easy is easy going in the summer with many landscaped outdoor parks to enjoy nature, rooftop bars to chill off with cocktails and cool, air-conditioned locally owned shops and galleries to explore. Intrepid New Orleans resident, Melanie Young, shares her favorite things to do in the summer from live music, theatre and summer festi...
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Fearless Fabulous Travel: Stepping Out in Fredericksburg, Texas

June 3, 2026 • 43 mins
Looking for a Texas getaway that delivers top dining, local wines, chic shopping, cultural and historic charm? Consider Fredericksburg, an authentic Texas-German community established in 1846. It's a year-round destination famous for Spring wildflowers, Summer peaches, Autumn Oktoberfest and December holiday lights. Fredericksburg is located in Texas Hill Country, a top wine AVA. Many wineries offer tours and tastings. Discover pla...
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Korean Home Cooking: Author Sarah Ahn -2026 JBF Award Nominee

May 27, 2026 • 53 mins
Sarah Ahn 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...
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Understanding & Managing ADHD in Adult Women- Neuroscientist Dr. Jennie Byrne

May 20, 2026 • 48 mins
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of individuals. While ADHD commonly develops in childhood, it can continue or first occur in adulthood. An ADHD diagnosis need not impede your ability to thrive personally and professionally. Many doctors, executives, entrepreneurs and leaders are succeeding outwardly but may be quietly struggling behind the scenes with ADHD, notes neuroscientist, Dr. Jennie Byrne, MD...
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Historic Route 66 turns 100 in 2026. Explore Dining Spots on the Drive

May 13, 2026 • 45 mins
Road Trip Alert! Celebrating 100 years in 2026, historic Highway “Route” 66 is referred to as the "Mother Road" due to its significance in American history. This iconic highway was established on November 11, 1926, and spans 2,448 miles and 8 states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. To commemorate the highway's centennial, "The Route 66 Cookbook" spotlights 66 iconic dinin...
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Mother's Day: Pleasurable or Painful? A Day of Hope or Cope?

May 6, 2026 • 39 mins
Mother's Day can be a joyful holiday for some and painful for others. Not everyone is feeling celebratory. "Mother's Day can be a difficult time if you have lost your mother or if you are a mother who has lost a child. There are also women who have been unable to conceive or who are struggling as a mother. Still, others are experiencing the joy of becoming new mothers and expanding their family," says Fearless Fabulous You's Melani...
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Author Monica Comas Discusses Her Debut Novel, "Recipe for Joy"

April 29, 2026 • 49 mins
Poignant letters and recipes from a beloved maternal grandmother, now passed, prompt a granddaughter to reconnect with her estranged sister and embark on a revealing journey that forces her to reconcile sweet childhood memories with her soured adulthood, changing the course of her life. Author Monica Comas discusses her debut novel, "Recipe for Joy" and her writing process.

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Castles, Gardens, World-Class Wines: France's Loire Valley

April 22, 2026 • 38 mins
Known as the "Royal Valley," the Loire is home to historic castles and lush gardens built by members of the monarchy and nobility to escape the summer heat of the cities. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches across north central France from the Atlantic Ocean to the peaks of the Massif Central. The Loire Valley is the third largest wine region in France. Discover the diverse range of food-friendly Loire white, rosé, re...
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Tracy Byrnes CFDA- Your Finances & Taxes- Considerations at Every Age and Stage

April 15, 2026 • 46 mins
Tracy Byrnes MBA, CFDA is a respected voice and advisor for families looking to grow and protect their wealth. As VP of Women & Investing, at Lebenthal Global Advisors LLC, Tracy strives to be a stabilizing force for clients to help them make well-informed decisions and plan for their families and businesses, especially during stressful times (e.g. divorce, downsizing, death). Her new book is “Deduct Everything! Hundreds ...
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The Joy of Reading Books- Make Reading a Daily Practice

April 8, 2026 • 41 mins
When was the last time you read a book without distraction? Too many people spend time scrolling on their phones and glancing at the screens without digesting the words. Books are a calming escape from the negative news and petty distractions of the day. An enthusiastic reader and public library devotee, Melane Young discusses the joy of reading and how to embrace your own reading style and personality. She discusses books she&rsqu...
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Redefining "Achievement" & "Success with Becca Pearce

April 1, 2026 • 43 mins
For years, Becca Pearce measured her worth by titles, performance, and external validation as defined by corporate America. The former CEO of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange), Becca’s world was rocked by a brain tumor diagnosis coupled with the loss of her high-powered job. Becca to re-revaluate her life. She realized that she had been chasing achievement for the wrong reasons at the expense of self-love. She shares her ...
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County Rock Artist Hannah Dasher Dishes Up Comfort Food Recipes in "Stand By Your Pan"

March 25, 2026 • 41 mins
Nashville country rock artist, Hannah Dasher delivers songs and lyrics that are bold, brash and fearless. Like “Cryin’ All the Way to the Bank” and “The Other Damn Half.” Her latest EP release is “Scattered Smothered & Covered” (March 27, 2026). Dasher’s online cooking series, “Stand By Your Pan,” has attracted legions of fans. In 2026 Dasher published the "Stand by Yo...
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At 98, Author Betty Fussell Celebrates "the Joy of Old Age" in New Book

March 18, 2026 • 49 mins
Award-winning Author Betty Fussell has been delighting readers and food lovers for years with her witty essays and thought -and -palate- provoking books – 12 in all- including “The Story of Corn,” “Raising Steaks,” “My Kitchen Wars,” and “Eat, Live, Love, Die.” At age 98, she has published “How to Cook a Coyote” (2026), both a memoir and Fussell’s unique &ldquo...
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Why I Removed My Breast Implants to Undergo Natural Tissue Restoration

March 11, 2026 • 40 mins
Women diagnosed with breast cancer have many decisions to make about their surgeries and treatment options. This includes choosing whether to reconstruct their breasts or not. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young initially chose breast implants after her double mastectomy in 2009. In 2025 Young chose to remove her implants and undergo Diep Flap natural tissue breast restoration. She shares her firsthand experience as a patient ...
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This Fearless Entrepreneur Built a Booming Biscuit Business

March 4, 2026 • 51 mins
What's the secret to building a successful food business from scratch? Charleston, South Carolina's Carrie Morey founded Callie's Hot Little Biscuit in 2005 with the goal of making her mother's made-by-hand buttery biscuits accessible across the country. Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit is recognized as an iconic Southern brand with a loyal following nationwide. Carrie discusses her road to success, her cookbook, “Hot Little...
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Author and Filmmaker Grace Young Advocates for Chinese American Culture & Cuisine

February 25, 2026 • 53 mins
Grace Young has been called "the poet laureate of the wok" by the esteemed food writer, Betty Fussell. An award-winning cookbook author, culinary historian, and filmmaker, Young has dedicated her life's work to advocate and uphold the value of Chinese-American culture and cuisine through her cookbooks, classes and award-winning video series. She is recipient of The Julia Child Award (2022), The James Beard Foundation Humanitarian A...
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Journalist Sylvie Bigar Travels to SW France for the Perfect Cassoulet

February 18, 2026 • 53 mins
Do you have a special dish that you adore and that you would go to the ends of the earth to taste and learn to cook to perfection? For food writer, Sylvie Bigar, that dish is cassoulet, a one pot comfort of simmering beans and meats with a savory crust born out southwest France (Occitane/Languedoc). In book, "Cassoulet Confessions" (Hardie Grant Books), Bigar shares her pursuit of authentic cassoulet, learning from the chef masters...
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When To Push Your Limits or Accept Them. Embrace Change.

February 11, 2026 • 24 mins
Are you trying to keep up with your younger self or with other people's standards and finding it uncomfortable? Maybe it’s time to accept the fact that you may have reached your limits and a deal a new deck of cards for yourself. Fearless Fabulous You's Melanie Young says, "Know when to push your limits or accept them, whether it is physical, emotional, financial, career or social. Just make sure your mind stays clear and ope...
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New Therapies to Treat Painful Joints and Neuropathy w/ Dr. Thomas Buchheit

February 4, 2026 • 47 mins
Arthritis affects over 50 million people in the U.S. Dr. Thomas Buchheit, a specialist in regenerative and auto-biologic treatments for joint and nerve pain, discusses new therapies to heal joints and nerves, reduce pain, and restore function. Dr. Buccheit is founder of Triangle Regen Medicine and Biologics Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. and adjunct associate professor at Duke University. He is author of Healing Joints and Nerves: Imm...
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Don’t Let Breaking News Break Your Spirit- How To Cope

January 28, 2026 • 43 mins
It seems like the barrage of breaking bad news never ends. But don't let negative news break your spirit or diminish your voice to speak out and take action. You can turn away from social media and TV but not tune out completely. Managing anxiety is important to your mental health. Just don't allow apathy to settle in. Hear Melanie Young's coping tips to manage anxiety, keep focused and calm. If you are feeling distressed or suicid...
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