The Donna Drake Show

The Donna Drake Show

The Donna Drake Show: Live it Up! is a weekly, one hour show featuring uplifting interviews with celebrity entertainers, sports legends, top journalists, business moguls, authors, motivational speakers, medical professionals, health and wellness experts, beauty and fashion icons, chefs, non-profit groups and everyday heroes sharing their stories of triumph, inspiration and perseverance. Hosted and created by Donna Drake, an international award-winning creative artist, writer, producer, actor and influencer. Donna also has a broadcast television version of this content. Past celebrity guests include Jay Leno, Howie Mandell, Mel Brooks, Tony Bennett, Nelson DeMille, Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno, Michael Strahan, Martha Wash, Eric Roberts, Tom Selleck, DNCE, Jeff Gordon, Kellie Pickler and Henry Winkler. Companies profiled include Bellicon, Neograft, Yellow Leaf Hammocks, Weruva, BrakTub, LOTTE Hotels & Resorts, MAZARS.With a studio in New York, The Donna Drake Show has produced episodes from across the US, Europe and Japan.The winner of two Telly Awards, and honored by the United Nations for Global Citizenship, The Donna Drake Show seeks to educate, entertain and prove without a doubt that the power to improve our lives – and shape a better world– lives inside us all.

Episodes

July 14, 2025 56 mins

Donna chats with Dr. Tali Arviv, M.D of Arviv Aesthetics A At Arviv Medical Aesthetics, their goal is to ensure that every patient leaves their building feeling empowered, beautiful, and more confident than ever before. Their team is led by the compassionate Dr. Tali Arviv, who specializes in aesthetics and has more than a decade of laser-technology experience. Their goal is to improve problem areas while enhancing natural beauty. 

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Donna chats with Jenna Rose, Bella Barbaro, Gina Cutillo, Pasis Ray and The Crush, Jake Rocco, Sammy Nino, Paris Ray, John Little, Calliope Wren, Jacqueline ans Kaity, The Nikki Silva Band, Chef Russ, Jordan Kerr, Yuda Moskowitz and Ksenia.

 

 Donna talks with Dr, Angela Gao of the Acupuncture Holistic Center of New Jersey. Born into a martial arts family in China, raised in New York, Angela Gao grew up embracing the fundamental elem...

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Donna chats with James DuMont, Actor. James DuMont is an American actor and producer who played Hal Osterly in Jurassic World. Other notable films DuMont has appeared in include Speed, Primary Colors, War of the Worlds, Ocean's Thirteen, Dallas Buyers Club and Deepwater Horizon.

 

 Donna talks with Dixie Jackson of Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts.  Dixie Grace has sourced premium ingredients and developed an artisanal cooking proce...

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Donna chats with Jintana (Chef Nit), Owner of Jintana Farmhouse. Jintana (Chef Nit) as her followers know her, opened her very own Isan authentic home style cooking restaurant. Her mission began at Corthaiyou Thai restaurant in Kensington one year ago, where she executed and developed the menu and the successful opening of their restaurants. Chef Nit will now be implementing even more of her authentic grandma's comfort home co...

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Donna chats with Dr. Tali Arviv, M.D of Arviv Aesthetics. At Arviv Medical Aesthetics, their goal is to ensure that every patient leaves their building feeling empowered, beautiful, and more confident than ever before. Their team is led by the compassionate Dr. Tali Arviv, who specializes in aesthetics and has more than a decade of laser-technology experience. Their goal is to improve problem areas while enhancing natural beauty. 

 

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Donna talks to Laura Sweeney, Writer and Director. Laura Sweeney is screenwriter, director and actress. Her scripts have been official selections at Vail Film Festival, Nantucket Film Festival, HollyShorts, Screencraft Script Fund, Filmmatic, Toronto International Women’s Film Festival and Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival. Laura’s self-produced pilot MOMMY MAFIA won Best Comedic Pilot at Manhattan Film Festival and was ...

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Donna talks to Lisa Pink from Pinkcreadible Credible Products, Inc. is a premier cleaning product manufacturer currently creating and manufacturing cleaning product lines for major retail outlets.

Credible Products is helping to solve old world cleaning problems with new technology! We offer safe, non toxic, biodegradable and effective cleaning products which help make cleaning safe and easy. Our customers love the fact they can cle...

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Donna talks Jacob Nachinson and Julian Becera C0-Founders of Overtime Men’s Health. At Overtime Men’s Health, they prioritize your wellness with a mission that goes beyond traditional care. They are committed to elevating the health of their community through personalized and innovative health services. Thiir philosophy is rooted in a holistic approach to men’s health. They believe in nurturing vigor, mental clarity, and emotional ...

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Donna talks with John Tsikouris, Co- Founder of Titan Medical and Sharisse Tsikouris, Co- Founder of Titan Medical. John and Sharisse Tsikouris are the owners of the highly successful Titan Medical Center located in Tampa, Florida. The medical center focuses on but is not limited to hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, injectable vitamins, libido enhancers, and rejuvenation.

 

Donna chats with Mackenzie McAteer Co- Found...

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 Donna attends 90’s Con and talks with Kel Mitchell, Kel Johari Rice Mitchell is an American actor, comedian, rapper, singer, and TV host. He was an original cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That for its first five seasons, where he was often paired with Kenan Thompson.Known for the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, Clifford the Big Red Dog,  and Good Burger.

 

 Donna talks with Michael J. Musella a Parnter a...

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onna attends the NYWIFT event and chats with Kuye Youngblood, “Kute Youngblood is the General Manager at BRIC, and is known for Producing The Grat Pretender, The Woods Are Real and Brookllynnification.. NYWIFT Board Member, Nancy Giles, Event MC, Nancy Giles is best known for her apperances in China Beach and CBS Sunday Morning. Donna also  talks with Yvonne Russo, Director and Producer, Sibyk Santiago, Vice President of Special Ev...

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 Donna chats with Lynn Arleo, Sdirector of Sales at The Inn ay New Hyde Park . If you’re looking to host a corporate, social, or educational event, Lynne is your go-to gal! She’s ready to bring all of your visions to life so you and your guests have an event you’ll never forget. From your first meeting with Lynne until the moment the last guest leaves, their team will be on top of making sure everything goes smoothly and exactly as...

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 Donna chats with Nancy Jones, Author, Emmy Winner. One of the most revered and respected women in the country music community, Nancy Jones has proven her business skills as well as her personal integrity and perseverance in managing George Jones’s career and his intellectual properties.

 

 Donna talks with Dr. Claudia J. Kim, Senior Cosmetic Surgeon at New Look New Life. Dr. Claudia Kim's path to becoming one of our leading sur...

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Harlan Friedman. Harlan Friedman is a dynamic creative and influencer whose content blends engaging interviews with hip-hop, sports and film legends like Funkmaster Flex, Michael Strahan and Robert De Niro, collaborations with cultural icons, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the worlds of music, fashion, film and sneaker culture. Harlan visits Bellissimo in New York and talks to Levi Chayo, Co-founder of Bellissimo Hats. At Bel...

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Donna Drake attends The New York travel and Adventure. When you attend the New York Travel and Adventure Show, you’ll Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from the top destinations from around the globe and meet the experts who are on-hand to help you personalize and book your trip.

Learn the latest travel tips, trends and advice on 4 theaters located right on the show floor. Fran Capo and Evan Hirsch join Donna at thi...

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Donna talks to Dale Torborg,  Advisory Board Member, Brandon Marquez, Founder of Southern Cross Service Dogs and Matt Frug, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Southern Cross Service Dogs. Southern Cross Service Dogs mission of providing exceptional service dogs to individuals with disabilities is made possible by the dedication and support of their incredible volunteers. By joining their pack, you have the opportunity to make a ...

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Donna talks to Dr. Jessica Chung, DNP, NP-C. Jessica worked at various city hospitals, gaining experience as a registered nurse in various clinical areas such as, medical pre and post-operative, emergency, and post-partum care. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a monthly or yearly fee directly to their doctor. This fee covers all primary care services like check-ups, preventive care, and managing ch...

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Donna talks to Taly Crowe, Home Cook, Correspondent Being part American Indian, German, and Czech has significantly shaped her culinary journey. This mix of cultures inspires her to create unique dishes that celebrate diverse flavors and traditions. 

 

Donna chats with Pro Wrestler Dale Torborg. Dale Torborg is an American baseball trainer and professional wrestler. In wrestling, he is best known for portraying the Kiss themed charac...

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Donna talks to Vanessa  Coppola DNP,FNP-BC, Founder and Nurse Practitioner of Bare Soul Wellness Vanessa Coppola is a board-certified and licensed family nurse practitioner renowned for her expertise in facial aesthetics and her commitment to advancing the field. With a Master of Science degree from Georgetown University and a Doctorate from Yale University, Vanessa has cultivated a reputation as a leader in aesthetic medicine. As ...

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Donna Drake and  Evan Hirsch attends the annual New York Travel & Adventure Show.Donna talks to Tonci Glavin, Minister of Tourism and Sport for Croatia,  Elene Gogelia, Georgia Travel Specialist,Gayrat Yuldashev, General Manager USA, Farhkod Fayzilaev, Tourism Committee, Gale Ozaeta, Marketing and Communications Manager and Benjamin Anane-Nsiah, Deputy CEO, General Services.

 

Harlan Friedman from Sole Free and The Donna Drake Sh...

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