Melissa Billie Clark Show Podcast

Avanlee Care for the Elder

Born and raised in Montana, Avanlee developed the nationally available Avanlee Care app to fill a void that once existed in her life.

When Avanlee turned 10, her grandfather fell ill. For the next eight years, she watched as her grandmother, her parents, and her aunts and uncles all helped care for him. In 2008, her grandfather passed away.

Avanlee decided that there had to be a better way to care for someone like this but the technology was not yet in place. And so Avanlee the app was born. Today she continues to use the app to stay closer and support her Grandmother, Barb.

The Avanlee app exists for families struggling to care for a family member in need while juggling their own family, career, and time. This all-in-one solution aids the children of aging adults by offering a comprehensive set of tools to help provide better community and care for families.

https://avanleecare.com

Christopher Kerr, MD, Ph.D., is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer for Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Chris earned his MD as well as a Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Alongside direct patient care, Chris’s focus is in the areas of leadership and patient advocacy. His passion is palliative care, with the belief that such care should be delivered throughout the continuum of illness. Chris has overseen the integration and expansion of palliative care into hospitals and developed a large home-based program for both adults and children. He has lectured and published on innovative program models designed to better align patient/family services to the complexity of needs inherent to advanced illness.  

Dr. Kerr comes from a long line of physicians, of which he is now the fifth generation. He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Doctorate of Medicine, a Ph.D. in Neurobiology, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester. Dr. Kerr received numerous awards throughout training that recognized his clinical performance and success as an educator and scientist.   Chris’s background in research has evolved from bench science toward the human experience of illness as witnessed from the bedside, specifically patients’ dreams and visions at the end of life. Although medically ignored, these near-universal experiences often provide comfort and meaning and insight into the life led and the death anticipated. To date, the research team at Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo has published multiple studies on this topic and documented over 1,500 end-of-life events, many of which are videotaped.

This work was the subject of Chris’s TEDx Buffalo Talk, which has been viewed approximately 3 million times and has been the subject of reports on BBC and in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Scientific American Mind, Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. It is currently featured on Netflix, called “Surviving Death.” Dr. Kerr’s work is also published by Penguin Random House, in a book titled “Death Is But a Dream,” out now in multiple languages.                

Preferred Health Magazine Publisher, Angelina Cappiello   @preferredhealthmagazine   Angelina Cappiello is the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of Preferred Health Magazine, a health journal dedicated to putting out pertinent health content, intriguing celebrity health-related interviews, top physician profiles, alternative health views and treatments all aimed at helping their readers make better-informed health decisions.   PHM gets to the “How” and the “Why” of readers health concerns with articles and interviews such as Montel Williams’ line of CBD Oils and its benefits, Fran Drescher’s Cancer survival, and Cancer Schmancer organization, Deepak Chopra’s MetaHuman and meditation guide, along with expert advice from medical experts from across the nation. Jumping further into psychological wellness, Angelina and her team seek the “why” with stories about some of today’s most pressing concerns, Mob Mentality, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction, Emotional Intelligence, and so much more.   “I’ve always been intrigued with biology, health, and human behavior,” she said. “It’s my curiosity and need to understand that drives my passion for writing and reporting.”   A Brooklyn native, Angelina is no stranger to the polarities of urban neighborhoods, racism, and economic inequalities. As an adolescent, she used poetry as a means of expressing her emotions, events she’s witnessed, and the journeys of her life.  It is this upbringing that sparked her interest in journalism. Angelina attended St. John’s University’s Schol of Professional Studies, where she studied Journalism, occasionally writing for its student newspaper, The Torch, and local newspapers in her town. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from St. John’s University, she completed an internship at NY Newsday on Long Island. Three months later, Angelina began her career at the New York Post.   With a green thumb, she entered her journalism career just one month shy of the tragic events of 9/11. Thrown into a world turned upside down by terrorism, fear, and uncertainty, Angelina witnessed and reported on many tragedies and personal accounts of the historic event. She has interviewed some of New York’s prominent leaders including Mayor Rudolph Guiliani, EPA’s Christie Whitman, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, and several emergency workers in and around New York’s Metropolitan area. She has interviewed the likes of former President Bill Clinton, NBA star Marcus Camby, Model Heidi Klum, and has dabbled in travel and real estate writing for fun.    In 2007, and after the birth of her firstborn child, she turned away from hard pressing news to begin work as a Branding Officer for B2B and B2C companies both nationally and internationally. After more than 10 years in the Branding industry, Angelina turned her experience and knowledge of the media over to help propel the careers of doctors and healthcare practitioners at the Patient Preferred Network, where she promotes her clients as thought-leaders and experts in their respective fields.

It's 5’O Clock Somewhere with David Noto, 

Wine Owner David Noto is the Owner and Producer of Altaneve Wines.

NYC Minute

After ten years working as a television news reporter and anchor within the Philadelphia, and New York regions – among other cities – Mindie Barnett decided to use her knowledge and experience in the media to help propel businesses and position companies as thought-leaders. Mindie founded MB and Associates Public Relations in 2003 and swiftly garnered a great deal of clients in a short amount of time. Because of her vast knowledge of the news business and strong ties with key members of the media – both on the local and national levels – she was able to achieve rapid results and obtain countless press opportunities for clients. Due to these attributes, Mindie is now one of the nation’s most sought-after and respected publicists.   

Mindie was raised in Medford, New Jersey and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York as well as graduate credits in the field of public relations from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. She’s worked as an anchor/reporter at various television outlets including NBC 10, Cablevision’s News 12 New Jersey, TSM 24-Hour News, NBC in Louisiana and NBC in Illinois.   

Mindie’s public relations credits include landing clients’ opportunities on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Live with Kelly, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, In Touch Magazine, US Weekly, InStyle Magazine, USA Today and MSNBC, among numerous regional inclusions. Mindie was named “Business Owner of the Year,” by the South Jersey chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Her firm has won “Best PR Firm” by South Jersey Biz Magazine, two years in a row, among many other accolades.   

She is the proud mother of 10-year old daughter Arielle and 7-year old son Julian, as well as an active school volunteer, dance mom and sideline cheerleader for her children. “Intermission” is Mindie’s first book and the direct result of many pleads by colleagues and friends for her to share her many stories of success and secrets of internal strength.  https://mindiebarnett.com/about/

Albert "Albie" Manzo Jr. is best known for being the son of The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo. Albie has also appeared on The Millionaire Matchmaker with his brother Christopher, and also appears on his mother's spin-off show Manzo'd with Children.  

Albie is the eldest child of Caroline and Albert Manzo. He has one younger sister, Lauren, and one younger brother, Christopher. He is also the nephew of Dina Manzo, Chris and Jacqueline Laurita, and Tommy Manzo.

Healing Grief  

Tong Ren is an energy healing therapy developed by Tom Tam as an integral part of the Tom Tam Healing System.  

It is based on the premise that illness is related to interruptions, or blockages, in the body’s natural flow of: blood, neural bioelectricity, blood, hormones and chi (life force energy). Most blockages can be manually identified along the spine where they inhibit the activity of the central nervous system.  

Master Tom Tam is a gifted healer, acupuncturist and innovator based in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the developer of the Tom Tam Healing System which utilizes acupuncture, energy healing and tuina for treating conditions which have proven to be difficult to treat by other methods. 

As part of his healing system, Master Tam has popularized a form of energy healing, Tong Ren Therapy, which is now offered in classes world-wide. His techniques have led to the successful treatment of a very wide range of medical conditions. He has authored numerous books which explain his theories and techniques and has many students who utilize his techniques around the world.

What truly separates legendary stylist Edward Tricomi from his peers is his signature cutting technique. Precision is his trademark, and watching Edward cut hair is much like watching an artist move his brush. One person who instantly recognized this exceptional talent was famed Vogue editor Polly Mellon, who introduced the world to Edward and was instrumental in jumpstarting his career. Edward’s work can be seen in magazines around the world including Vogue, French Vogue and Italian Vogue, and on the runways during New York City’s 7th on 6th Fashion Week. Recent collaborations have included work with designers such as J. Mendel, Ann Bowen, Lilly Pulitzer, Anand Jon and Rosa Cha, just to name a few. He has also shared his expertise on television shows like The View, Good Morning America, Live with Regis & Kelly and more recently America’s Next Top Model.

Federico Castelluccio is a driven and talented individual maintaining careers, as a professional artist, established actor and director. Born in Naples, Italy, Federico moved with his family to Paterson, New Jersey, in 1968. In 1982 he was awarded a full scholarship to the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he earned a BFA in painting and media arts.  

As an actor, Federico began studying acting in New York City with renowned teachers, such as, Donald Buka, Molly McCarthy and Charlie Laughton. He performed with several repertory companies in New York,, doing classic, contemporary and original plays. Federico has been in many off, and off, off Broadway plays, as well as regional theatre and Shakespeare festivals.  

Early on in his career, while doing "Savage in Limbo", a play by John Patrick Shanley, Federico was approached by agents from Barry-Haft- Brown, who saw his work and asked if they could represent him. Federico signed and almost immediately started booking, TV shows, Films and commercial spots. Some of his early, day player roles, were on, "As The World Turns", "The Guiding Light" and "Another World".

Dr. Mills is a certified homeopathic physician as well as sports medicine and rehabilitation physician, who worked in Canada and the United Kingdom prior to her retirement. Dr. Mills’ main focus at this point in her life is traveling to promote charity work. Dr. Mills retired from clinical practice and is currently involved in writing a book about medical specialties – a comparison between the before and after advances of medical technologies in each respective field. She specialized in acupuncture and naturopathic/holistic medicine and her knowledge and abilities were greatly sports medicineappreciated.   

As a clinician, she was an expert in the holistic and medical care of lower limb pathologies, primarily pediatric lower limb pathologies, with expertise and training in homeopathic practice and laser therapy. One of her greatest achievements of her life and career is having been responsible for setting up an orphanage for HIV-positive babies in South Africa. Dr. Mills was also on board of SAVE Homeless Animals and of various esophageal cancer foundations. Her latter endeavor was performed in honor and loving memory of her mother who passed away just 57 years of age, a victim of this devastating form of cancer. For more information about Dr. Mills, please visit www.Pamela-Mills.info.

Cooper Lawrence is an accomplished radio veteran grabbing headlines and boosting ratings in radio for almost twenty years.  As a multiple Gracie Award winner, Cooper and her partner of 11 years, Anthony Michaels have relaunched their successful syndicated radio show.   

Most recently, Cooper was featured on CNN's American Dynasties: The Kennedys  and MTV's latest reboot of TRUE LIFE called, "True Life/NOW,"  giving advice to people who risked everything trying to become a Kardashian.  Cooper can also be seen on FX's FOSSE/VERDON and HBO's Mrs. Fletcher.  

Cooper is a prolific author with a Ph.D in Psychology. Her seventh book, CELEBRITOCRACY  (PostHillPress) is  available NOW on AMAZON and Barnes & Noble!

Joe Naimoli has been performing standup comedy and acting in New York City since 2011. He has performed all over the TriState area, and before COVID, could be seen at Caroline's on Broadway and The Stand. Joe was recently seen in a dual role in the first off-broadway production of Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon. He also stars in his cooking show on YouTube "Joemakemecook" and is featured on episode 1 of Quibi's new hit cooking show entitled Dishmantled.

Lindsay Iadeluca joined the NBC 10 Sunrise team at WJAR in May 2017. She most recently became co-host of "Studio 10," a new lifestyle show airing on NBC 10 weekdays at 12:30 p.m. She helped to launch the new brand and show in September 2019. Lindsay feels quite at home literally and figuratively as a native Rhode Islander and a previous morning anchor and lifestyle host in Western Massachusetts.  Lindsay was born and bred in Rhode Island. She grew up in Warwick and graduated from Tollgate High School, continuing her higher education at the University of Rhode Island. During her time there she spent a rewarding summer internship with NBC 10, strengthening her passion for broadcast journalism and her local community.  Upon graduating, Lindsay embarked on her first broadcasting feat in Northern Michigan, where she won an award for excellence in investigative journalism after uncovering a gas station committing EBT fraud. Her next journey brought her happily back to New England, where she worked for ABC40/Western Mass News in Springfield.  Lindsay is currently a board member with the board of trustees for the Rhode Island Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Chapter. Lindsay’s strong will to help people also helped her to become the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 2019 Woman of the Year, raising more than $54,000 to help continue to fight blood cancers. In addition, Lindsay is all about family, the beach and Patriots football. She is a self-proclaimed foodie staying true to her Italian roots, mangia!  Feel free to find her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Tap into your Spirituality Part Two  Ms. Cindy Gilman is an internationally known radio talk show host and nationally recognized professional Psychic Medium and healer. She attended Emerson College, New England Conservatory of Music and Bridgewater State College.    

She is a certified Hypnosis Counselor and Meditation Instructor. As an intuitive her expertise was called upon to work with children in cooperation with Dr. J. B. Rhine (who coined the phrase “ESP”) in the mid 1970’s and 1980’s. She has lectured at colleges and Organizations throughout the country and has been featured in numerous newspaper articles. Cindy Gilman has been doing spiritual and healing work for over 30 years and synthesizes her intuitive and mediumship abilities with her healing abilities, hypnosis, and mediation skills as well as Reiki training to assist in the healing process.    

She hosted Discover Your Potential on IDS Radio Network, an internet Radio Talk Show.  She hosted the Cindy Gilman Show on WHJJ Radio for 13 years. She is featured in the book, 41 signs of Hope by Dave Kane and 41 The Movie.  

For appointments contact:  401.885.4115  

 Email: cindy@cindygilman.com

Kelly Voorhis  Kelly is a Usui Reiki Master, Animal Communicator, Intuitive, an Empath, Aqua Detox Certified, and a Young Living Distributor.  These holistic health services have helped her entire family, including pets, with many health issues over the years.  Seeing the amazing results in her own family is what made Kelly want to help others.  

Here are just a few examples of how these services can help. Aqua Detox helps with Lyme disease, allergies, colds, headaches, joint pain, circulation, and rash issues.  For smokers, it can alleviate nicotine cravings.  Many clients say they sleep better after detoxing.  It will also increase your energy levels as your body gets rid of toxins. Reiki is beneficial in helping to alleviate emotional issues, anxiety, stress, and pain.  Clients have also seen relief in vertigo and digestive problems.  

Essentially, Reiki provides overall health and wellness. Animal Communication with Reiki helps you achieve a deeper connection with your pet.  You can learn if your pet has health issues, what they like or dislike, and much more.  Reiki then provides healing for your pet emotionally and physically.  Kelly can provide these services for all animals. Young Living products are 100% chemical-free and can be used to support whole-body wellness for you and your pets.  

Clients also like the Biocommunication (Wellness) Scan.  This scan provides a personalized report for you or your pet based on Young Living Products. See what clients are saying about Kelly under the most recent reviews on her Facebook Page, Infinity Healing-Aqua Detox and Reiki Services.  Please note this is not a substitute for medical care, and Kelly does not diagnose, cure, prescribe, or perform medical treatment.  

Diane Sassano
Life Coach/Healer/Medium

Paranormal Experience with Susan Slaughter on the Melissa Billie Clark Show - Making a Difference

My story starts in my home town in Miami where I discovered my appetite for mystery, adventure, and paranormal. I wasn’t raised traditionally. My mother, who is Nicaraguan, married my father who is German/Wiccan but insisted I be baptized Catholic under her strict faith. She later remarried a Buddhist Pilot/ Survivalist from France when I was only in elementary school. Needless to say, I grew up knowing and learning a lot about different religious and cultural backgrounds from a tender age. It’s important to give these bits of information about myself so you can understand how I was groomed to be a spiritually aware and adventurous child that bled into every aspect of who I am today. I had my first paranormal experience when I was about 5 or 6, hiked the Appalachian Trail when I was 11, studied zoology and herpetology when I was 13-15 and joined the League of Paranormal Investigators when I was 19. By age 19 I had traveled to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Belgium, and The Netherlands. Traveling is in my blood! I have since been to a load of other countries, which leads me to my next paragraph.

Most people know of my expertise through my stint on the Ghost Hunters franchise. On Ghost Hunters Academy, thousands applied, 8 were chosen to compete, I won. I won a spot on whichever Ghost Hunters show I wanted to be on. I obviously chose to go International. Even though I knew it wouldn’t have the longevity of the famous domestic team, I had to go where I could see and discover the rest of the world. I’ve investigated in over 30 countries with GHI. I’ve gone spelunking in wet cave systems 2 miles underground to discover Mayan treasures left behind almost 3,000 years ago. Discovered hidden rooms containing secret WW2 documents in a Ukrainian castle. Uncovered lost tombs of members of The Knight’s Templar in secret tunnels under the Danube River in Serbia. I have even repelled into a recently excavated Incan temple in the Andes to discover an alien stone that resonated vibrations on its own! Honestly, I could die tomorrow without any regret.

I’m not just some “on-camera talent” that is into ghosts and mystery when the cameras are rolling. I have been actively pursuing the paranormal field off-camera, fueled by my own inquiring mind and finances. I have been investigating with teams all over the US, speaking at conventions, universities, and events on paranormal subjects. I’m a founding member of an independent paranormal outlet called The Dark Zone online where I’ve written/directed/produced/hosted my own series. I even have an excerpt I wrote on possessions in a German paranormal journal on (obviously) paranormal phenomena. I’ve been featured on shows like The Nerdist’s Bizarre States, Dread Central’s Brain Waves, and in books like Haunted By History. Currently, I review footage of paranormal phenomena for a series on TRVL channel called Paranormal Caught On Camera and have been stretching my acting chops in a few indie horror features that have been featured in film festivals and theaters worldwide. When I’m not investigating the paranormal I spend my time reading up on esoteric subjects and magick and curate a music/film event known as SlaughterHaus.

One on One with Peter Marc Jacobson on the Melissa Billie Clark Show - Making a Difference

Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Singer. Peter started his career in front of the camera, guest-starring in such memorable series as Murphy Brown, Beverly Hills 90210, The Facts of Life, Dynasty, Too Close for Comfort, Booker, Matlock, and some not so memorable ones that locked in his medical insurance. He also appeared in the films Spread, Movers and Shakers, GORP, and other noteworthy epics. Peter went on to win the Drama-Logue Award as best actor for his portrayal of Danny Zuko in a Los Angeles production of GREASE. After fifteen years of unsold pilots, SAG dues, and psychotherapy bills, he and his Encino therapist decided it would be healthier for Peter to go behind the camera. So he did. He and his then-wife, Fran Drescher, created, wrote and executive produced The Nanny for CBS for six years, making it one of the most sought after series in television syndication. He had a good shrink!

Peter went on to co-write The Nanny Animated Christmas Special, Oye to the World, and the Chatter Box. He wrote the CBS pilot DIVA and executive produced, wrote, and created CCPD, a pilot for FOX with Dan Aykroyd and co-created Charmed Lives for Embassy, with Eve Brandstein. He then executive produced the Paramount film Beautician and the Beast and wrote the Disney film Mama Mia along with Frank Lombardi, which got him a really nice place by the beach.

When The Nanny left the airwaves, Peter moved back to his hometown, New York City. But not Flushing this time — Tribeca! He got a really sweet loft, but on a low floor with no view. While in New York, Peter and writing partner Michael Scalisi wrote the Film Who I Did On My Summer Vacation, which was set to go starring Scarlett Johansson, but when the German economy went down the tube, so did the money for Scarlett.

Instead of slitting his wrist, Peter went back to his television roots and created, produced, and wrote, with Nick Scotti, the cult reality series New York Nick for E!’s Style Network. But Hollywood called again (and honestly the winters in New York were brutal). So Peter sold his loft and moved to the Hills of Beverly, well Sunset. He found a house that is so beautiful that it was used for a season of Bobby Flay’s Food Channel show. Which paid the mortgage during the writers strike.

He was directing a couple of episodes of the Joey Lawrence sitcom Run of the House when Caryn Lucas offered him a job as Co-Executive Producer of WB’s What I Like About You, where he remained for two seasons and directed several episodes. Peter then directed Hope and Faith, Rita Rocks, and the Web Series Tease.

TV Land aired a series he co-created with Fran Drescher, Happily Divorced, based on their 18-year marriage, which ended after Peter told Fran he is gay. Peter served as Executive Producer and writer. Simultaneously, Queen of Harts, which he created, was in development with LOGO as their first sitcom.

Clifford C. Jones & Armen Garo

Armen Garo

His acting career in 1975 when he was a member of the summer stock the ensemble at Keene Summer Theatre in New Hampshire. He was a member of the chorus and choreographed the Frug Dance in “Sweet Charity” in which he played Charlie and performed in “Mame” as Ralph Divine as well as a member of the chorus.

He later received professional training at the Trinity Rep Conservatory in Providence, Rhode Island, under the direction of Larry Arrick and David Eliott. While at the conservatory, he studied acting under the tutelage of Suzanne Shepherd and Fred Kareman studying the Meisner Technique. He also studied acting under Larry Arrick, Richard Jenkins, and George Martin. He studied mime with Michael Grando and stage fighting under Bill Patton. He also studied ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance under Daniel Nagrin, Irene Feigenheimer, Ara Fitzgerald and Mark Taylor. He studied voice and dialects under Barbara Damashek, Gordon Jacoby, and Brian McEleney. He also studied playwriting under David Eliott. He also studied lighting design under Eugene Lee and set design under Akira Yoshimura.

He worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and fellow Providence Gangster John Cenatiempo. After being seen in “The Departed,” Mr. Garo was invited to read for the role of Salvatore “Coco” Cogliano for what was to be the Final Season of the Emmy Awarding winning “The Sopranos.” His other films and series include The Game Plan, Wu-Tang: The American Saga, Vinyl, American Hustle, and Brotherhood, to name a few.

He is a retired Luientant of the East Providence Police Department, holds numerous degrees, and is a ninth degree blackbelt grandmaster. Most recently, Garo served as the Honorary Chairperson for the RI Chapter of The Make A Wish Foundation and is now their Ambassador For Life. The Foundation raises monies to finance the wishes of children who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses and disease.

Clifford C. Jones

Born on December 14th, 1987. At the age of eight, Clifford discovered a love for music. Every Sunday, he would attend church services, where he attempted to replay everything he heard. At the age of 14, a coworker at his first summer job began to teach him how to play beginner chords on a piano. The following fall in 10th grade (Evander Childs Highschool), Clifford took a music appreciation class where he learned the basics of music and how to play the 1st Movement of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata (Opus 27 no. 2). Upon completion of the class, Clifford began listening to Ludwig von Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fredrick Chopin, and FRANZ LISZT. These artists inspired Clifford not only to teach himself but also to compose his piano music for three years.

Understanding Corona with Misty Huffman

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Amanda Mancini & Jonathan Scinto on the Melissa Billie Clark Show

Amanda Mancini is the founder of PureFit Women, a health and wellness company that specializes in helping busy women of all ages regain their health, fitness, and nutrition through holistic lifestyle changes.

Amanda is a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Fitness Trainer, Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist,  Certified Weight Loss Specialist, Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach, and Certified Food Over Medicine Instructor through Wellness Forum Health.  Amanda is a personal trainer with 24 years of experience working with women of all ages and fitness levels. She also teaches group fitness classes and coaches runners and running groups training for 5ks up to the marathon distance.   Amanda works closely with clients online to help them improve their overall wellness, achieve personal fitness and weight loss goals, and incorporate healthier habits into their lifestyle for the long-term.

Amanda is also a DoTERRA Essential Oil Wellness Advocate, and her mission is to help people empower their health with natural solutions.  She teaches workshops on essential oils, fitness, and plant-based nutrition.

Amanda is also a group leader for a non-profit organization called the PlantPure Community Pod Network.  The PPC Pod Network is a grassroots movement of independent groups (“Pods”) that provide support to people committed to a whole-foods, plant-based diet (WFPB) while promoting the benefits of a WFPB lifestyle in their local community.  As of early 2019, over 200,000 people are participating in Pods across 23 countries.  Amanda is committed to growing this number in her local area.

Amanda is a 44-year-old mom of 16-year-old twins (son and daughter).  Amanda is an avid runner since her teenage years and loves the outdoors.  She has competed in distance running for many years, including the NYC marathon in 2007, many half-marathons and other races throughout the years.

Amanda was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY  Amanda is passionate about creating a community of health and wellness-minded women, and to provide them with education, inspiration, and motivation to live a healthy, happy life.

Jonathan Scinto

Jonathan Scinto is a Chef, TV Host, Creator, Spokesman and Entrepreneur from Long Island, N.Y. While most toddlers were watching Sesame Street, Jonathan watched Julia Child, Emeril Live, Jacques Torres and Iron Chef Showdown in Japanese with his mother, Alison. She allowed Jonathan to experiment in the kitchen using the blender to make crazy concoctions, scrambling eggs on the floor, and even practicing his knife technique on his parent’s new vinyl chairs. The love of food was evident to his mom and dad. The Long Island native utilizes rustic Italian flavors and Asian influences to create what Chef Jonathan calls “Itasian,” a fusion of Italian and Asian cultures. When Newsday asked Chef Jonathan about his cooking style; he told the journalist that he relies on his design background to create his plates.

Guests Alex Shumaker & Ami Dolenz on the Melissa Billie Clark Show

Ami Dolenz:

Ami was born January 8, 1969 at 7:05 am, in Burbank California. Her parents brought her home the next day. Micky’s mother, Janelle Scott, was there to help the new parents.

In 1980, Ami, her mother and grandmother moved back to their townhouse. Ami attended a private school nearby, and made lots of friends, many of them remain her friends today.

Her parents arranged for Ami to talk about acting with a friend of theirs, who was in the business. The friend spent two hours with Ami, talking to her about how difficult it is to get an agent, how hard it is just to get an appointment, and how many she would have to see, with no guarantee she would be signed-up by anyone. Ami left with a list of agents to contact.

She was also a co-star in many other films, including: “Can’t buy me love”, “Faith”, Rescue Me”, and several horror films, such as: “Children of the night”, Ticks”, Witchboard II”, and Pumpkinhead II”. On the lighter side, is “Stepmonster”, a very cute movie about a kid that is sure his stepmother is a monster.

“Miracle Beach” is the movie most often mentioned by her fans as their favorite. She still has the genie costume from the movie.

Alex Shumaker:

Alex Shumaker was born May 16, 2006, he resides in Punxsutawney, PA.

Alex was interested in Classic Rock bands such as Journey, Foreigner, Reo Speed Wagon and Styx since age 4.

While most 5 years were headed to the Toy section at Walmart Alex would ask to go to “look” at the CD’s. On February 10, 2012 while browsing the CD’s Alex found a DVD of the band Journey with their new lead singer Arnel. Alex became fixated on drummer Deen Castronovo, he went and got an exercise ball and put it in front of the TV and grabbed some kitchen utensils for his make shift drum set. He watched the video over and over again and broke every kitchen utensil his parents had so when his dad came home from work he cut a pair of plastic coat hangers for him to use.

That evening Alex’s mom posted a picture of his drum “kit” on Facebook with the heading “you gotta do what you gotta do when your parents won’t buy you a drum set!” The phone soon rang and it was Alex’s Nana wanting to speak with him. His parents weren’t all that thrilled when he started screaming “Nana and Papa are buying me a real drum set on Saturday”. Alex received that little drum kit and played it for hours on end, at least 3-4 hours a day watching the Journey DVD over and over trying copy Deen’s every move.

Every time Alex went to Walmart he got a CD. One day another DVD appeared, this time it was the band Foreigner with then drummer Brian Tichy. Alex became obsessed with Tichy’s theatrics of stick throwing/bouncing.

After a few months of playing Alex’s parents enrolled him in drum lessons once a week with teacher Brian Rowan with whom he is still under the instruction of.

To date along with Castronovo and Tichy the most influential drummers for Alex have been: Todd Sucherman of Styx, Brian Hitt of Reo Speedwagon, Chris Fraizer of Foreigner, Peter Criss of Kiss, John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Neil Peart of Rush, Sean Fuller of Florida Georgia Line and Rich Redmond of Jason Aldean, Lucky Lerner of the Circle Jerks, Glen Sobel of Alice Cooper, and Troy Luccketta of Tesla to mention a few.

Guests Ashok Sinha, Benjamin J Pappas & Sheetal Sheth on the Melissa Billie Clark Show

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Carissa is the founding attorney and CEO of BeVeg, the leading law firm for vegan certification. Carissa is also an awarded-Super Lawyer, and regular legal expert for networks like Fox, CNN/HLN, CBS, NBC, and shows like the Nancy Grace show. Carissa was also an anchor in New York City for Dan Abrams on Law and Crime. Carissa earned her law degree from U.C. Berkeley, where she served as an Editor of Law Review. Carissa earned her Masters in Journalism from Northwestern University. Before founding her law firm, Carissa was a prosecutor, Greenberg Traurig litigator, and a law clerk for the California Supreme Court. Recently, Carissa co-hosted with Jane Velez-Mitchell on the Amazon Prime cooking show New Day New Chef. Carissa is vegan from birth.

Kathrina Miccio &  Constantine Maroulis on the Melissa Billie Clark Show

Kathrina Miccio is an actress, writer, and director. She is Editor-In-Chief of Indie Film Online magazine, launching May 2020. She is Creative Director of The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival, New York, NY. Venus Italian International Film Festival Online, and Procida International Film Festival, Procida, Italy.

Her career spans over 25 years in the entertainment industry. Some of her film credits are St. Joseph, which she wrote, directed and starred in, and holds 20 IMDB Awards. She landed a lead role in Almost Made, The Good Samaritan 2020, and I Am. She recently worked When we dance The Music Dies, American Trial, Al Dente, BIRR, King of Angels, The Streetz and High Hopes and had a recurring part on The Sopranos.

Kathrina is a native New Yorker, with family roots on the Sorrento Coast of Italy. She holds an MBA in Fine Arts and Theater, with a minor in Education, Wagner College, and FIT, NYC. She is also The Cutting Room Music venue’s resident portrait artist of musician’s since 2001.

She is Breast Cancer Survivor, and has a true desire to Pay It Forward, by creating art, and helping independent filmmakers.

Constantine Maroulis is an accomplished actor, producer, singer and songwriter best known for his Tony-nominated performance in Rock of Ages and his epic run as a finalist during the heyday of American Idol His new original album, Until I’m Wanted, will be released in early 2020.

Constantine has been actively touring worldwide, contributing to projects that include Scott Bradlee’s acclaimed Postmodern Jukebox, RockTopia, and Adler’s Appetite featuring legendary Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler. Constantine is also developing a number of creative projects in TV and film, including Tony nominated work as a producer of Broadway’s revival of Deaf West’s Spring Awakening, as well as recently releasing the singles, “All About You”, “Here I Come” and “She’s Just Rock N Roll,” from his upcoming album. Additional television credits include, Amazon’s Golden Globe winner, Mozart in the Jungle, Madame Secretary, Law & Order SVU, The Tonight Show, Dancing With The Stars, America’s Got Talent, The Today Show and returning to American Idol as a mentor in season 15. Constantine will be starring in the feature film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, Either Side of Midnight. Constantine is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music. For additional information and socials please visit ConstantineMaroulis.com

Survivor: Paul Ferns on Melissa Billie Clark Show

Mr. Ferns was an associate at Schreiber and Schreiber Law Firm in 1996 before opening his practice in 1997. Since then, he has devoted himself to protecting his client’s interests in Rhode Island family court, criminal court, and civil courts. He graduated cum laude from Rhode Island College in 1992, and then from Western New England College School of Law in 1996. Paul became a member of Rhode Island Bar in 1996 and has been practicing law ever since. His recent experience with Coronavirus will leave you speechless.

Brian McDonough & Chantell Arraial on Melissa Clark Show  

Brian McDonough is a 25 year veteran of the Fitness Industry.  He is a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor, Weightlifting Coach, and Youth Fitness Coach.   His clientele has ranged from youth, senior citizens, athletic competitors, law enforcement, professional actors, military personnel and everyday people who want to get in shape and take care of their health.    

Chantell Arraial is an actress and singer who has performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2004) with America Sings, and in Disney on Cinderella’s Castle (2006) with the same group consisting of voices from all across the country.  Her most recent accomplishments include singing back up vocals for Josh Groban on his Bridges tour, winning the Motif award and Broadway World Regional Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, West Side Story (Anita), and she was recently seen as Roxie Hart in Stadium Theatre’s Production of Chicago.

Karina Cousineau & Barry Morgenstein on Melissa Billie Clark Show

Karina began her interest in fashion at a young age. Her mother taught her how to sew with an appreciation for hard work and attention to detail. She carried those lessons into adult life when she started making clothing for herself. Karina felt she needed a dress that would go from day to night, yet feel comfortable all while still being easy to care for in her busy life.

Barry’s career began when he landed a position as an assistant to the renowned music photographer Mark Weiss. Within two years, he was the top photographer at the agency and was shooting primarily concerts and studio sessions. Through this and building a magnificent portfolio and a reputation, he was able to found his own photography studio.

Interview with legendary D.J Frankie Cutlass and guests, on the Melissa Billie Clark Show. 

Frankie Cutlass, is an American Platinum producer, DJ, rapper, musician, writer, and remixer from Harlem, New York, United States. 

He is best known for his hits "Puerto Rico Ho" and "Shake Whatcha Mama Gave Ya."   

It was Cutlass's brother who first inspired him to DJ, and Cutlass first used the decks in the 1980s at the age of 12.  Shortly after, he started working as a DJ at local parties and clubs. Cutlass first hit the scene at the age of 15 and one year later left school to embrace a full-time music career. He soon moved into production as well, working with Freestyle music artists such as TKA, K-7, Sa-Fire, The Cover Girls, George Lamond, Judy Torres, and Lisette Melendez. In 1994, Cutlass used his own label, Hoody Records, to produce The Frankie Cutlass Show, from which his single "Puerto Rico" played on the underground club circuit. In 1995, Cutlass released his second single "Boriquas on the Set" featuring Fat Joe, Doo Wop, and Ray Boogie as an underground hit, and it would lead him to a recording deal with Relativity Records/ Violator Records. By the mid-1990s, Cutlass was a member of the Funkmaster Flex team "The Flip Squad" and started spinning at special events, and on the airwaves for New York City's Hot 97 (WQHT) Radio Station. Frankie's interest had expanded into production as well as leading him to work with popular artists such as Notorious B.I.G, Uncle Luke, Fat Joe, Shaggy, Rayvon, Akinyele, Mad Lion and veteran Latin Music artists such as Tito Nieves on his smash "I Like It Like That" 1997 saw the release of his second album, Politics & Bullshit, paying tribute to old-school rap and featuring artists such as Redman, Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, Fat Joe, Smif-n-Wessun, Sadat X, Biz Markie, Craig G, Kool G Rap, M.O.P., Keith Murray, Heltah Skeltah, the Lost Boyz and Roxanne Shanté.The third single, "The Cypher, Pt. 3," reunited several veterans of Marley Marl productions, including Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Big Daddy Kane, and Craig G  

Emmy award-winning Journalist Bill Tush will talk about his relationship with legendary Kenny Rogers, who we lost this past week.  

We also speak with Eric Lutes, an American actor, known for his roles as Del Cassidy on Caroline in the City, Jerry Stanton in Switching Goals, and Jake Carlson on So Little Time, starring both Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen.   

You can also go to www.melissaclarkshow.com, Youtube, iheartradio, Spotify, and Pandora.

Guests Sabrina Coleman & Susan Holland, Episode #4 Topic: Breast Implants.   

Sabrina Coleman Sabrina was born on Long Island, NY, and from an early age knew that entertainment was a calling she could not ignore. Her Sicilian background helped nurture her talents for singing and acting by creating a pathway and platform at family functions to let her talent shine. As she matured, she ran her family’s Italian restaurants and, with the encouragement of her mother, set out to New York City and started vocal lessons with top Vocal coach to the stars – Don Lawrence. It was there that Sabrina was able to free herself and venture out to explore how strong her talent was.    Susan Holland Susan joined the Cancer Schmancer team in July 2008 as a Special Events Coordinator. She volunteered with the organization at its inception due to losing her father and many friends to Cancer. She shifted from events and marketing into her present position as Executive Director. She is a health advocate in her own right and has a passion for developing relationships and connecting people through moments that entertain and make a difference in health across the board. Before joining Cancer Schmancer, Susan Executive Produced a travel series with her former husband. She holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising & Business and specializes in fashion buying, media sales, public relations, and event production. She is a proud mother of two daughters and is a dedicated martial artist and spin cyclist.

Melissa Clark sits down with RN of 30 years, Maureen Mackey to go in-depth about this virus, how long it might last, did we see the worst of it, and how we can protect ourselves.

Lori Zelenko Has been Editor-in-Chief of Pet LifeStyles Magazine since March issue 2018. Life long animal lover, grateful to have the chance to become an advocate for the health and well being of our pets. Dog mama to rescue ShihTzu “Annabelle” and the very royal rescue Pekingese “Bikini.” Earning a PR Oscar during decade long tenure as Director of Special Events at Finn Partners #1 NY PR agency for producing the World’s Largest Grilled cheese, ESPN dubbed it an event of the Millennium, after all, it earned 240 TV segments worldwide.   She launched luxury brands from Rihanna’s fragrance to ZYR Russian Vodka with strategic marketing/pr initiatives. A skill set that serves her well as she continues today to find ways to raise the profile of brands relevant to pets and pet parents not only through the magazine but through her own consulting business, LSZ Communications.    Michael Musto An American journalist who has long been a prevalent presence in entertainment-related publications, as well as on websites and television shows. Musto is a former columnist for The Village Voice, where he wrote the La Dolce Musto column of gossip, nightlife, reviews, interviews, and political observations. He is the author of the books Downtown and Manhattan on the Rocks, as well as a compilation of selected columns published as La Dolce Musto. His subsequent collection, Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back, was published in 2011.  Courtesy of Wikipedia

Evan Bisnauth to Co-Host with Melissa Clark

Evan J. Bisnauth is a ten-year-old Junior volunteer with Books with Boroughbreds program at NYCACC. He spends his Saturdays reading to homeless pets that have been lost, abused, or abandoned. Though he is on a mission to help these animals by soothing them and providing them with a friendly face and some comfort, he also hopes to inspire others to be kind. He has been posting about his volunteer experiences and showcasing some of the adoptable pets that need homes on his Instagram @eb_and_the_pets.

Special Guest Tatum Lever

Tatum was rescued by the Pixel Fund in Macon, GA. He was an abused case with the physical signs to show for it. Now living his best life in Maine with his mom Nicole and dad Charles, he has become an internet sensation with a voice by his dad but thoughts of his own.

With Cameos from Larry Romano and Zani's Furry Friends.

Alexa Curtis  talks about anxiety, depression, and bullying.

Born and raised in small-town Mansfield, Connecticut, Alexa Curtis knew she was different. She didn’t fit into the “normal social mold.” When she entered middle school, all the bullying she endured led her to needing an outlet to escape. In 2011, at just 12 years old, she started a fashion blog, A Life in the Fashion Lane. It became a platform for her to express her feelings around everything relating to teens, body image, and mental health.

James Oates talks about anxiety, depression, and bullying.

Born a man, ”LadyJames” trail blaze’s daily for the LGBT community by ”living life in my definition.” Having been bullied for his femininity, his goal is to help people going through the same who want to keep their birth gender parts.