Edwina Von GalEdwina von Gal focuses on natural and sustainable designs and has worked with and for individuals of some acclaim, such as Calvin Klein, Ina Garten, Cindy Sherman, and the like. Edwina is the founder of The Perfect Earth Project, a not-for-profit organization that raises consciousness about toxic-free lawns and landscapes. In this episode, Kate and Edwina discuss sustainable gardening, working for A-list clients, the benefits of toxic-free lawns, and hiring the right...

“Eat butter, drink milk whole, and feed it to the whole family. Stock up on creamy cheeses, offal, sausage, and, yes, bacon.” 8 years ago, Simon & Schuster published Nina Teicholz’s book The Big Fat Surprise, which is, to this day, a controversial non-fiction science-based book that attacks the common notion that fat is bad for health. The Big Fat Surprise was a NY Times bestseller, was named one of the top 10 non-fiction books by the WSJ, and one of the year’s best science books by the...

Ilyasah Shabazz and Kate Broug discuss dealing with loss, gaining confidence, and the importance of role models. Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz is an award-winning author, educator, and producer. She authored five historical novels and is currently producing a television series based on the life of Malcolm X with Sony Pictures Television’s TriStar. As the founder of Ilyasah Shabazz Enterprises, Ilyasah produces a variety of forums dedicated to power, possibility, and sovereignty. In recognition of her...

Kate Stoltz is an acclaimed New York fashion designer, model, activist and non-profit CEO, and television personality. She grew up in an Amish household and was featured on reality shows “Breaking Amish, “Breaking Amish: Brave New World,” and “Return to Amish.” Kate moved to New York City after being signed by Major Model Management NYC, one of NYC’s top ten modeling agencies. Kate went on to appear in international fashion magazines, appeared on major television broadcasts, worked in...

Katie Spotz is an endurance athlete, charitable ambassador, author, and world-record holder. The list of accomplishments to her name is long, and includes five Ironman triathlons, cycling across the country, a 325-mile river swim, running 100 miles nonstop in under 20 hours, and a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. Katie became the youngest and only American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 2010 and the first person to have swum the entire length of the Allegheny River in New York...

Kit Kemp is the Tina Turner of the interior design world. The British Royal Family sip their teas from Kit’s custom-designed Wedgwood tea sets. Celebrities such as Daniel Craig, Demi Moore and Penelope Cruz passionately frequent her designed hotels.   Kit is the co-founder and Creative Director for Firmdale Hotels and the Kit Kemp Design Studio. With more than 10 properties in both London and NYC, Firmdale Hotels is best known for its unique, vibrant, and refreshing interiors featuring...

Colonel Merryl Tengesdal is a personal trainer, commencement speaker, leadership consultant or motivational inspiration, reality star on “Tough as Nails’’, and author of “Shatter the Sky.” She is a retired Air Force Colonel, veteran, and (Naval/Air Force) aviator. She has held various leadership and training positions, including Director of Inspections for the Inspector General of the Air Force. Colonel Tengesdal is the first and only African American woman to fly the U. S. Air Force U-2...

Captain Tammie Jo Shults is an American commercial airline captain, author, inspirational speaker, and naval aviator. Known for being one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy, active-duty Captain Shults became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. On April 17, 2018, as captain of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, she safely landed a Boeing 737-700 after the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure with debris causing rapid decompression of the plane. She...

Today I'm speaking with Karen Dunn. Karen is one of the US's top trial lawyers and debate prep specialists for the presidential and vice-presidential debates. She's a litigating partner at Paul Weiss in New York, one of the country's most prestigious law firms. Karen is widely recognized for her courtroom victories and is primarily known for being highly skilled at crisis management. Her clients vary from companies, high-profile individuals, and executives. Karen went to Brown University...

Antya Waegemann, founder of Margo*, and winner of Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas award, discusses sexual assault and how she redesigned the current rape kit to improve the lives of rape survivors and medical workers.   Today I’m speaking to Antya Waegemann. Antya is the founder of Margo, a company that is redesigning the current rape kit and simplifying the process of gathering forensic evidence in sexual assault cases. The kit won Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas award....

Today’s guest is Kerry Miller, co-founder and General Partner of venture capital fund Overton VC. Overton has a pulse on evolving consumer behavior and invests in ambitious, consumer-focused entrepreneurs who are building exceptional next-generation brands and services. Kerry’s extensive career includes 8 years at Goldman Sachs as a Senior Vice President and also years as a management consultant at Willis Towers Watson. Kerry has been an angel investor for more than a decade where she serves...

Brook Shields, Carmen Electra, and Ashley Graham are just a few of her celebrity clientele. Keeping most of the list a military secret, cosmetic dentist Dr. Pia Lieb has transformed the smiles of Hollywood's rich and famous. She’s the epitome of the American dream. Born in Romania under communist rule, Dr. Pia Lieb’s family was forced to flee the country, staying in refugee camps in Italy until they were accepted in the United States when Dr. Pia Lieb was only 7 years old. In the US, she...

Originally from Wales, Choi has lived all over the world: Beijing, Hong Kong, Germany, London, and eventually New York, while, as a single mother, raising her daughter.Choi was an assistant to the visionary pop artist Peter Max, and throughout her life has explored a range of crafts including metalwork, woodwork, music, and silversmithing. She was a recipient of the Gold Award from the Prince of Wales Business Trust, and has worked as a background artist in film animation in Hong Kong. In...

In today’s episode we listen to the story of my dear friend Elaine Kwon, a highly successful Carnegie Hall concert pianist, a lecturer at MIT, and CEO of the immersive event company Savor Your Senses. She holds a black belt in karate, was the face of Nike Asia, has been mentioned in numerous magazines, and was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey show. Elaine opens up about what it’s like to grow up as a daughter of immigrants, her relationship with her parents in pursuing her career in music, and...