Episode 34. It’s in the Stars – An Interview with Astrologer Virginia Bell

This week’s podcast features famed astrologer Virginia Bell – author of the book “Midlife is Not a Crisis…Using Astrology for the Second Half of Your Life.” Tune in as she shares how the planets and their positioning have so much to do with each stage of our life. Virginia writes horoscopes for many media outlets as well as gives personal readings to help us understand our lives and why things happen the way they do. Kim Selby, our SF Editor interviews this fascinating and delightful Tomato about her third act in life. SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER FROM VIRIGNIA:  https://kytheonline.mykajabi.com/offers/7obCc8iv use CODE:  VirginiaBell  and save $51.

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Episode 33. Break Through Your Fears and Fulfill Your Dreams

What if you could fulfill your heart’s deepest dreams and recapture the joy of life? Who would you be if nothing were standing in your way? Listen in to this Happy Hour episode with host Cheryl Benton and mind-body expert Sonia Satra, an award-winning motivational speaker who brings her passion for helping people achieve their goals to thousands of individuals, companies, and groups every year. She is the  founder and CEO of Moticise, an award-winning wellness program that combines movement with mindset. She is also an actress, a former star of Guiding Light and One Life to Live, and recently played Gloria Steinem in Amazon’s American Playboy. Learn how to get “Moticized” at her web site.

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Eisode 32. Vital, Glowing, Healthy Skin Care Tips

This week join SF Editor Kim Selby as she interviews Karen Ballou, founder of an all-natural skincare line Immunocolgie, which she developed after a two-year bout with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Karen’s love of beauty began at age 10 and her 30+ year career in the beauty industry started with Elizabeth Arden. Her journey is fascinating. After her bout with cancer she realized that what we put on our skin has a huge impact on healing our immune system. Her goal is to help women be the best they can be. Another fascinating Tomato you will love! SPECIAL OFFER: Use code 3TP20 code, for a 20% saving! Visit Immunocolgie.com

Episode #31. Keeping Up with Technology at Any Age

f you’re sometimes overwhelmed by technology, join the club. Unless you’re under the age of 18, keeping up with everything that’s out there, can be daunting, not to mention keeping all of your technology up and running too – like Wi-Fi, connecting your printer to your Wi-Fi, setting up your new tech devices (phones, tables, smart devices) and so much more. Wouldn’t it be great to have someone to call when you need tech help (besides your savvy tech friend)? Well listen in to our conversation with Liz Hamburg, founder of Candoo Tech, providing in-home and remote tech support and training specifically designed for older adults. And if you have aging parents, keeping them connected, and safer with technology can be a lifesaver. Learn more at Candoo Tech. 

Episode #30. Heidi Carey, Jewelry Designer – Turning a Passion into a Business

This week we meet jewelry designer Heidi Carey, who started her handcrafted jewelry business at age 50 and has a huge following of “Tomatoes” who love her unique, bold, confident pieces. Our SF editor Kim Selby talks to her about how she got her start from tomboy to accessories designer at Ralph Lauren, where she worked directly for Vera Wang, to running her own successful jewelry line.  It’s all about saying “yes” to opportunities. Visit her web site.

Episode #29. Speak Up and Out with Confidence

We know that public speaking fills many of us with dread and speaking up is also a problem for many of us, especially women. What a great conversation we had this week with communications and public speaking expert Diane DiResta and author of the best-selling book “Knockout Presentations” who shared techniques to help us all become better speakers. Diane says speaking is the new competitive advantage.  She helps good speakers become great speakers and nervous speakers gain confidence. Learn more at Diane DiResta Communications and sign up for her free audio course.

Episode # 28. A Happy Hour Money Conversation with NBC’s JEAN CHATZKY

Women have more money and more power than ever before. So why are we still so conflicted, and unsure, of what and how to deal with it? We had a great conversation about this with everyone’s favorite financial girlfriend – Jean Chatzky. You probably know her best as the NBC Today show’s financial expert and she often appears on shows like The View, and the Talk. She’s the author of several bestselling books about money, including her latest book, “Women with Money” – The Judgement Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and Yes, Rich) life You Deserve.”  She is the CEO of HerMoneyMedia and host of a weekly podcast HerMoney. Learn more at hermoneymedia.com. Listen in below.

Episode #27: Simple Fitness Tips from Celebrity Fitness Guru Denise Austin

If you need some motivation to get up and get moving, then listen in to today’s high energy Happy Hour Podcast with host Kim Selby and her guest Denise Austin, the fab and fit fitness guru. This 62-year-old Tomato has been promoting health and fitness her entire life. Her countless tv appearances, her own tv shows and videos have transformed many women’s lives. Her positive attitude shines in all she does. Now she has YouTube videos and programs to assist us all in our fitness journey. Denise shares tips on how to get moving and stay fit every day in the simplest of ways. Get her tips on Facebook and Instagram and get her programs at https://www.deniseaustin.com/

Episode #26: How to Live A Limitless Life

Are you feeling stuck? Are you at a point in your career or life where you’re thinking “Is that all there is?” Well don’t miss this episode with Laura Gassner Otting, founder of Limitless Possibilities and author of the bestselling book, “Limitless, How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life” that offers great advice for people at every stage of their lives. Laura’s 25-year resume is defined by navigating change across start-ups, nonprofits, political, and philanthropic organizations and includes having served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, helping shape AmeriCorps which engages adults in public service work. Learn more about Laura at http://Lauragassnerotting.com

Episode #25: Love How You Look in the Body You Have Now: Practical Style Tips for Women Over 40

If you’re “stressing about dressing” and clothes shopping is no longer a joyful event, you’re going to love our guest today. Cheryl Benton chats with Scarlett DeBease, an image consultant who helps women over 40 love how they look with the bodies they have now. She guides women to find a personal style that works for them and shows women how to see themselves differently.  And it’s not about losing those ten pounds or buying designer clothes. We love her practical tips which she shares at The Three Tomatoes and on her own web site, Scarlett Image.com. She also wrote a terrific book with her tricks and tips called “Stop Stressing About Dressing”. 

Episode #24. Overcoming Fears and Phobias

Nearly all of us have some kind of phobia – whether its fear of spiders and snakes flying, elevators, bridges, heights, tunnels, clowns, or even balloons. Well here to help in this episode is Kalliope Barlis, America’s #1 Phobia Relief Expert.  Kalliope is a New York City-based Licensed Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming who has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox among other media outlets and has helped thousands of people conquer their phobias. She helps host Cheryl Benton with one of her phobias in this episode. She is the author of Phobia Relief: from Fear to Freedom and Play Golf Better Faster. She conducts phobia relief workshops and has just released a docu-series on the topic. Learn more at: www.nlp.nyc and www.fromfeartofreedom.com

Episode 23. Summer Perils: Lyme Disease, Sunscreens and More

Summer is a great time of the year but as we spend more time outside, there are health perils too. Cheryl Benton talked with holistic wellness expert Rika Keck, a highly regarded expert in Lyme Disease and author of NOURISH, HEAL, THRIVE: A comprehensive and holistic approach to Living with Lyme disease, about what we can do to prevent Lyme Disease; the conundrum of how much sun we need to be healthy; and the dangers of sunscreens. We also talked about posture and its impact on your brain, and metabolic imbalances that can contribute to digestive ailments, weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and many other issues. Learn more about Rika Keck at http://www.nyintegratedhealth.com/

Episode 22. Wine Talk with Wine Aficionado Leslie Sbrocco

Grab a glass of your favorite wine and enjoy this week’s podcast with Leslie Sbrocco, wine aficionado, author, and host of the PBS series, Check Please! A frequent guest on the Today Show, she is known for her entertaining approach to wine and food, this fab tomato does it all.  She is one of the top 100 influential people in the American Wine Business and entertains, delights and educates people all over the world. Author of Wine for Women: A Guide to Buying, Pairing and Sharing Wine, Leslie shares her top Rosé wine tips with The Three Tomatoes SF Editor Kim Selby (her favorite varietal!)  just in time for National Rose Day on Saturday. Cheers! Learn more about Leslie at lesliesbrocco.com

Episode 21. The Taboos Around Women’s Sexual Health

Guest: Rachel Braun Scherl

We all know those little blue pills that are marketed everywhere. But did you know when it comes to marketing women’s sexual health products there are a lot of taboos and advertisers, including Facebook, will often reject women’s sexual health products? Apparently, they didn’t get the “it’s 2019” memo. Listen in to today’s enlightening conversation with host Cheryl Benton and Rachel Braun Scherl,  a pioneer in the women’s sexual health business who shares her expertise with other companies through her company SPARK Solutions for Growth. She is also the author of a groundbreaking book called:  “Orgasmic Leadership: Profiting from the Coming Surge in Women’s Sexual Health and Wellness.”