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Christalee Lema is the owner of 2 companies: Wild Child Fabrications Hair & Makeup Artistry, providing services for TV, film, bridal, and events; and Eeeek! Creative Company, a creative branding company specializing in events promoting the creative small businesses in our city and promoting community engagement. https://wildchild-makeup.com IG @wildchildfabrications https://www.eeeekcreative.com IG: @eeeek_creative

Lynn DeFabo is the co-owner of fdp studio+shop, a Pittsburgh-based studio and shop full of artisan home goods. Lynn and her husband Francis created the business based on a newfound love of handmade pottery and stocking the retail store with goods created by some of their favorite local makers. https://www.fdpstudioshop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop7GRACHX57oESYIZZhx82-Fh-1hIRuZczcOeGsrBuJU9gpVyEj https://www.instagram.com/fdpstudioshop https://www.instagram.com/fdpottery

Brittany Lizon (Pordash) is the owner of Beauty and Beast Studios, located in Cranberry, PA, north of the city of Pittsburgh. She specializes in all things color, blonding, and lived in extensions. Beauty & Beast is 3 years old, and Brittany loves bringing creativity and beauty into the community. https://beautybeaststudios.glossgenius.com @beautybeaststudios412

Joanna Abel is a nationally touring fusion belly dancer, choreography, and producer who conjures fantasy and magic through movement. She's the creator of Enchanted Creature Ball, fairytale dance concert Dragonfly Dawn, and Pittsburgh Belly Dance Fusion Faire. She weaves together story, music, and spectacle into unforgettable experiences. Most recently, she's danced on tour with Beats Antique, bringing her to even more stages across the country. www.joannaabel.com @jojoabel

Here are 5 ways to get you reading more books: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2026/02/09/a-lack-of-healthy-mental-stimulation-5-ways-to-read-more-books/

In this special episode, sisters Alicia Delmastro and Meghan Greenwood introduce their Support Sisters initiative, which is a generalized women's' support group in Southwestern PA.

Here is a list of 5 steps to overcoming your fear. See if it helps! https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2026/01/26/shaking-in-your-boots-5-steps-to-overcome-your-fear/

Rose Carozza is the owner of The Frame Dame, a mobile custom art framing business based in Pittsburgh. After she graduated college in 2012, she returned to her home town in Virginia working for and managing several frame shops in the area. In 2014, she decided to start her own business, the Frame Dame. In 2018, she moved to Pittsburgh and had to rebuild her business from the ground up for a second time. Today she is focusing on better establishing her business her in the 'Burgh as a woman-owned and operated small business. https://www.theframedame.com IG @theframedame

Here is a list of 5 ways to encourage movement while limiting screen time. Read the blog here

We had another incredible year of interviews with local women-owned businesses! Listen to this wrap-up to hear brief excerpts from the 20 women we spoke to in 2025.

5 tips for helping you prioritize what matters over the holiday season. Read: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/12/15/in-a-world-where-everything-seems-to-matter-question-20-how-do-you-prioritize-over-the-holidays/

Nicole Bukosky is the founder of Evergreen Stitched Goods, a crochet brand she launched in November 2022 with the philosophy that if a project isn't fun to make it, it doesn't make the cut. Her work blends cottagecore charm with cozy coastal grandma vibes - think soft textures, timeless palettes, and a whole lot of comfort. With a background in higher education and 2 degrees from IUP, Nicole brings an educator's heart to everything she does. She's passionate about building community, from helping lead a local book club at a small business to supporting fellow makers and entrepreneurs across the Greater Pittsburgh area, especially in her hometown of Indiana, PA. A mom, a wife, and an unapologetic lover of coffee and books, Nicole finds joy in the slow, meaningful rhythm of handmade life. IG: @everygreenstitchedgoods

This episode dives deeper into the benefits of spending time in nature and provides scientific evidence of how forest bathing boosts your immunity. Read this episode: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/11/24/the-best-reset-is-nature-question-19-why-does-being-outside-rejuvenate/

Lauren Zeznanski is a teacher, actress, singer, and the director of the Chestnut Ridge High School Drama Club. Lauren has always been a personal inspiration, and with her passion for the stage and a slew of invaluable mentors, she is using her creative outlets to motivate and put youth first as she directs the next generation of actors. https://www.facebook.com/ridgemusical IG: crhs_drama_club Tiktok: cr.drama.club

If you're struggling to take rest, perhaps it's time to pause and think about why that may be. Take a listen to learn about some tips for reducing the feeling of guilt when it comes to rest.