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

2026/04/22

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, red, sparkling and sweet wines and appellations to explore. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Tracy Byrnes CFDA- Your Finances & Taxes- Considerations at Every Age and Stage

2026/04/15

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 of Tax Tips, Legal Write Offs, Credits and Loopholes.” Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The Joy of Reading Books- Make Reading a Daily Practice

2026/04/08

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’s currently reading and how to make reading an easy daily practice. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Redefining "Achievement" & "Success with Becca Pearce

2026/04/01

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 story and insights in her book, You Don’t Have to Achieve to Be Loved. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

County Rock Artist Hannah Dasher Dishes Up Comfort Food Recipes in "Stand By Your Pan"

2026/03/26

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 Your Pan" cookbook with 100 easy, affordable comfort food recipes and a touch of Dasher’s special sass and kitchen confidence. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

At 98, Author Betty Fussell Celebrates "the Joy of Old Age" in New Book

2026/03/18

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 “recipe” for embracing your senior years, enjoying small rituals and living each moment of your life as it were the last day of your life. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Why I Removed My Breast Implants to Undergo Natural Tissue Restoration

2026/03/11

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 and advice to those facing their own decisions. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

This Fearless Entrepreneur Built a Booming Biscuit Business

2026/03/05

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 Suppers,” and PBS culinary docu-series, “How She Rolls” Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Author and Filmmaker Grace Young Advocates for Chinese American Culture & Cuisine

2026/02/25

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 Award (2022) and The IACP Lifetime Achievement Award (2021). Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Journalist Sylvie Bigar Travels to SW France for the Perfect Cassoulet

2026/02/18

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. Along the way she reveals the story of her life and family. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

When To Push Your Limits or Accept Them. Embrace Change.

2026/02/12

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 open with no limits to embrace change and set a new course." Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

New Therapies to Treat Painful Joints and Neuropathy w/ Dr. Thomas Buchheit

2026/02/04

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: Immune Stimulation and the New Science of Regenerative Therapies. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Don’t Let Breaking News Break Your Spirit- How To Cope

2026/01/28

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 suicidal, please call the 988 crisis lifeline or text Hello to 741741 Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans or at Home-Melanie's Tips

2026/01/21

There is no place that celebrates the spirit of Mardi Gras like New Orleans. The parades and parties start January 6 on Three Kings Day and run through Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday). Throughout the season people dress up with bling in the colors of Mardi Gras: purple, green and gold. Mardi Gras king cakes and specialty cocktails are plentiful. Melanie shares tips to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans if you are planning a visit as well as how to celebrate at home. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Digesting the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines with Carolyn O'Neil RD

2026/01/15

The new U.S. Government Dietary Guidelines for 2025-2030 state “To Make America Healthy Again, we must return to the basics. American households must prioritize diets built on whole, nutrient-dense foods—protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains. Registered dietitian and award-winning culinary journalist, Carolyn O’Neil, host of the podcast “Watch What You Eat.” explains how the new guidelines shape public health and impact you and your family. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET 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 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.