Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl

Hey there listeners. It's my anniversary month and there's five Thursdays in May so I'm kicking things off with a mini-sode on my own, sans guest. Now some of you might be kicking your heels in delight at this news while others might be groaning a bit. Fear not, I'll be back next week with another fabulous femme guest.For now, enjoy my thoughts on women supporting women, tooting my horn as I celebrate producing nearly 200 episodes, 6,795 plays, 176 hours of consumption and 1,459 streams. Thank you to my sponsors Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox and Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn--these women are the real deal. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Stay up to date with my other happenings by following me on all the things by clicking here.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Earth Day was celebrated just two days ago but my guest this week takes actions every day to show love for our planet. Gabby Lynn is not only a friend, but a podcast sponsor as well. She is the creative maker and mind behind the business of Reinvented Threads. Gabby says, "I owe my love of fabric to my mother, who loved to sew….and love of all things repurposed to my Father, who introduced me to the ‘one person’s trash is another’s treasure’ mindset at a very young age!  I was destined to bring those together as Reinvented Threads, adding my love for the environment into the mix."This week we reminisce a bit about Gabby's time in her birthplace the United Kingdom; we talk about her love of thrift shops and disdain for fast fashion and her peaceful pastimes on the water and in the woods. Thank you to my sponsor Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox who helps to ensure this content is produced each week. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram and watch for information about upcoming Financial Literacy Workshops for kids. Thank you to my sponsor Reinvented Threads for supporting the content created through this podcast each week. Gabby Lynn reinvents threads from yard sales and consignment to create beautiful handbags, hats and more. Visit ⁠⁠Reinvented Threads⁠⁠ to shop online and to learn where you can find Reinvented Threads this summer. And follow on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and ⁠⁠click here⁠ ⁠to learn about my upcoming art exhibition and comedy shows. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Happy Earth Day 2025!On Thursday, this week's full episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl will publish but I just had to share part of my conversation with guest Gabby Lynn today.Gabby is the maker behind Reinvented Threads, a socially responsible and ethical business dedicated to sustainability. She is working to keep items out of the landfills while adding beauty to our lives with handmade handbags, bucket hats, dolls and more--all made from existing fabric. This is a sampling of our conversation so be sure to tune in for the full episode on Thursday. Learn more about Reinvented Threads here. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Remember when one of the biggest concerns being talked about was the increasing cost of eggs?Now with tariff turmoil and concerns that extend beyond groceries, it's time to take a serious look at your finances and create a pre-crisis budget to help you get through the tough times ahead. My guest this week is my friend and podcast sponsor Emily Hickox of ⁠Budget Through Life⁠. Emily has years of experience helping people understand credit, debt and budgets. She creates budgets in her sleep and then creates more during her waking hours. In this week's conversation, Emily and I talk about how where there is often room to cut a bit more in our budget. We talk about practicing social responsibility and about the importance of setting kids up for a healthy financial future with financial literacy education early on. Be sure to follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram and check out their YouTube for videos on creating a budget-friendly meal. To find Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) near you, ⁠⁠visit this site.⁠⁠Thank you to my sponsor Reinvented Threads for supporting the content created through this podcast each week. With Earth Day around the corner, it's a great time to celebrate Reinvented Threads and other businesses who use sustainable practices. Gabby Lynn reinvents threads from yard sales and consignment to create beautiful handbags, hats and more. Visit ⁠Reinvented Threads⁠ to shop online and to learn where you can find Reinvented Threads this summer. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and ⁠click here ⁠to learn about my upcoming art exhibition and comedy shows. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.  

This week on the podcast I continue the conversation about humor and comedy with writer Kat Aldrich who is about to premiere her one-woman show Tumor Baby at Steelstacks in Bethlehem PA.Get your tickets at:https://www.steelstacks.org/event/168...Kat shares how therapeutic writing comedy has been for her in some serious times of her life and how excited she is to share this with the audience. Thank you to my sponsors Budget Through Life and Reinvented Threads for helping to make this content possible. Emily Hickox and Gabby Lynn are amazing women who are putting their incredible talents out into the universe and supporting me, which is incredible! Be sure to click on the links above to learn about both of their businesses. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram for insight and funny moments. Please remember to subscribe and share. Reach out if you would like to be a sponsor this podcast or if you would like to suggest a guest.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

We know that April showers bring May flowers but what do April laughs bring? I guess they bring what laughs in every month bring: feelings of wellness, a better mood, reduced stress and anxiety, connection with others and fun!My pal Gab Bonesso--serial guest and Pittsburgh-based comedian, public speaker, mental health advocate and performer for children-- and I are celebrating the start of National Humor Month by chatting about some things we find funny, sharing how humor has helped us and discussing stand-up comedy. Tune in for a chat between comedians and lovers of laughter. Check out Gab's comedy album and learn more about her here.Thank you to my podcast sponsors Budget Through Life and Reinvented Threads whose support means the world to me. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on what founder Emily Hickox is planning. Financial Literacy workshops are in the works for summertime. And check out the unique, handcrafted, sustainable fashion accessories made by Gabby Lynn at Reinvented Threads. Visit her online store here to check out beautifully and sustainably made handbags, bucket hats, monster dolls and more. And learn where you can find Gabby this summer out and about at various festivals. Follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like to support my podcast with a one-time or ongoing sponsorship, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. Remember that you can also show love by sharing the podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know. For more funnies and inspiration, follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and Laugh to Live on Facebook. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Social media can be a scary place. But, it can also be a place where people connect over their talents, shared interests and passions, and desire to help others.I met this week's guest Lori Prashker-Thomas through a women's group on Facebook and I had also seen her posts on various platforms so I knew she was a person with cool interests, like officiating weddings and taking beautiful photos. I learned so much more about her life through our conversation. She's an award-winning author, a speaker, a survivor, an advocate. She is someone who exudes hope and loves love. Learn more about Ceremonies by Lori here and Shadowcatcher Photography here. And check out the wonderful work being done by the nonprofit I Picture Hope here.Thank you to my sponsors Budget Through Life and Reinvented Threads who help to make conversations like this one possible. Learn about upcoming financial literacy workshops by following Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram.Check out sustainable fashion accessories created by the talented Gabby Lynn at Reinvented Threads and find a list of upcoming vendor events where you can meet her and buy her beautiful, ethically made items. Follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram.Thank you for listening! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend, foe or anyone you know. And if you would like to support this content with a financial sponsorship, please reach out to learn about packages that will cost you less per month than daily lattes. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine and Laugh to Live for humorous takes on life and more. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

During these times, there is no certainty that organizations delivering invaluable and lifesaving services will continue to be supported through federal funds. Fortunately, right now Maternal and Family Health Services is funded and able to provide vital services like WIC nutrition, pregnancy care, breast and cervical screenings, emergency contraception, birth control and so much more that women need. Read about services available, education and locations here. MFHS can also offer help in any language needed, thanks to translation services. If you would like to help MFHS by making a monetary donation or purchasing something from their Amazon wish list, click here.If you would like to support the incredible services MFHS provides AND enjoy some stress-relieving laughs, you can donate $10 to attend "Women on the Mic for MFHS," the online comedy show Funny Wine Girl is hosting on March 27th on Zoom. The show will feature eight hilarious women spanning from Pittsburgh to Boston. Thank you to my amazing podcast sponsors Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox and Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn.Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram to learn about upcoming workshops that will help young people learn early how to budget through life.And visit Reinvented Threads online to shop and learn where Gabby will be out and about this spring and summer selling her sustainable accessories. Follow on Instagram and Facebook too.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass. Funny Wine Girl.com

Viktor Frankl wrote an impactful book called "Man's Search for Meaning" in which he says the search for meaning is the primary driving force in human life, and that even in the face of immense suffering, we can find meaning through purposeful work, love, and courage in the face of adversity. NEPA resident Melissa Roberts has found meaning and purpose in her life, and part of that involves helping other women to identify and foster their passion. In addition to her passion for nature and its ability to heal--something she promotes in her business Ski Shack--Melissa shares details about forming a nonprofit so others can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.We also talk about her Wild Women NEPA movement and the upcoming Passion to Profit, Women's Small Business Summit on March 30 that is a collaboration with Dress for Success of Luzerne County. Here is the previous conversation with Melissa that was referenced in this episode.Here is the conversation with Linda Loop of Dress for Success that was referenced in this episode. Thank you to the wonderful women who support this podcast, my sponsors Emily Hickox of Budget Through Life and Gabby Lynn of Reinvented Threads. If you'd like to learn about upcoming workshops and tips to help you budget through your life, follow Budget Through Life on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.With Spring & Earth Day coming up, embrace sustainability with the reinvented fashions and accessories by Gabby Lynn. Visit the store at Reinvented Threads here and follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like to support content that supports women, reach out to me about sponsorship opportunities--cheaper than a month's worth of coffee. Remember that you can also show support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know or by writing a review and testimonial. Follow Funny Wine Girl on Facebook and Instagram and for laughter yoga, check out Laugh to Live on Facebook. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

There's no question that there are glass ceilings yet to be broken and that girls do not have as many role models to look up to in many areas as boys do. But...we have made progress and things ARE changing!Scranton native Natalie Jurosky, who now lives in Orlando, is one woman leading that change so that young girls can gain confidence, musical skills and have a blast rocking out in their own style. Natalie founded the nonprofit Scranton Girls Rock and will bring its first summer camp to NEPA this July. But first--Natalie has organized a fundraiser for the camp that will take place on March 14th at the VSpot in Scranton. It's a great line-up of female bands who will rock to help young girls do the same. Learn about Scranton Girls Rock here: how you can volunteer, register your daughter/granddaughter/niece for the camp, make a donation, and learn about the bands playing in the fundraiser. Be sure to follow on Instagram to stay updated. A BIG 'thank you' goes out to Emily Hickox of Budget Through Life as we celebrate one year of her being my podcast sponsor. It was last March when Emily helped boost my confidence by discussing her desire to support the content I create. I'm so grateful for her faith in me and for her financial support. Be sure to follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram as Emily will be sharing details soon about summer workshops to help young people understand how to budget through life.Thank you to my newest sponsor Reinvented Threads by Gabby Lynn. Gabby is a kind and creative soul who believes in corporate responsibility and sustainability. She reinvents fabrics rescued from consignment shops and yard sales into beautiful bags, bucket hats, adorable dolls and more. Visit her shop here. Be sure to follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram. If you like the content I create, please share it with a friend, foe or anyone you know; write a review or testimonial; tell me your listening; or, talk to me about becoming a podcast sponsor. It's cheaper than what most people spend on coffee drinks each month. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and Laugh to Live on Facebook. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

This is a month that's chock full of Thursdays. That means this week's minisode is a bonus that features Funny Wine Girl Jeannine Luby sharing her thoughts and promoting some upcoming laughter-inducing events! Some of you might click your heels with delight at this news while others might groan a bit. Either way, rest assured that in the weeks ahead you will hear from more fabulous guests as the tradition continues. But let's take a moment to recognize that this is the anniversary month of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, celebrating four years, 6,795 plays, 1,459 streams and I'm estimating close to 200 episodes. Thank you to my sponsors Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox and Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn for their support and friendship. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Check out what else I'm up to at Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook and Laugh to Live on Facebook! Click here for all the connections.

Society's mores used to set the tone for personal milestones in life. And to some degree, I guess they still do, but times are a changing. So we don't have to follow the formula set by others. We can make our own path. My guest this week is Christine Souza, a New York woman who poses the question "Did I Miss My Exit?" in her newly released book of personal essays. With humor, she wonders if she was supposed to do what may other women her age have already done. But she enjoys living the life she's created for herself and following the road she's on.Get your copy of"Did I Miss My Exit" on Amazon. Thank you as always to my podcast sponsors Budget Through Life and Reinvented Threads. They help to make this content possible. If you'd like to learn about group classes around credit, debt and learning how to Budget Through Life, follow on Facebook and Instagram. And if you appreciate sustainable fashion and accessories, follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook, Instagram and check out their online shop. If you are interested in supporting my content, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com to learn about podcast sponsorship opportunities. But remember that you can also show support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you now. Write a testimonial or review the podcast on Apple.Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Real_Funny_Wine_Girl_Jeannine on Instagram.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Heart health is such an important topic that I wanted to keep it beating with two episodes. Last week you heard from Dee Burkins who shared her heart health story and this week my guest is Kristen Martin, the Development Director of the Northeast PA Chapter of the American Heart Association. She shares information about prevention, warning signs of heart disease, hands only CPR , upcoming events and a bit about her personal heart healthy habits, including favorite meals to prepare. Here's some important AHA links:Check out Northeast PA Go Red here. Learn about the Heart Walk here. Join other lifesavers, learn about CPR and more. Thank you to my podcast sponsors who help me make this weekly show possible. Learn about Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox. Emily is passionate about helping people budget through their lives. Follow on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. And be sure to check out Reinvented Threads to learn about and shop for sustainable products made from rescued fabrics and other materials by Gabby Lynn.If you would like to help me continue creating this valuable content each week by being a podcast sponsor, email Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. You can also show your support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; rate and write a testimonial. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine and Laugh to Live on Facebook and Real_Funny_Wine_Girl_Jeannine on Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

When Dee Burkins' doctor dismissed her complaints of chest pain and other consistent symptoms for nearly three years, she knew it was time to find a new doctor because her gut was telling her that something was wrong.Her advice to every one, especially women, is to trust your gut and know that you can always seek treatment from another doctor who listens and responds with care.With February designated as Heart Month, I believe this is an ideal time to share this important story. To learn more aboutheart health, click here.Thank you to my sponsors:Budget Through Life andReinvented Threads for their support of the content I create and share each week.Learn more about the financial coaching classes Emily offers to help you budget through your life by following on Facebook and Instagram. And learn about Gabby Lynn's sustainable creations made from found materials at the Reinvented Threads online shop and follow on Facebook and Instagram.There's a lot of noise out there. If you like the noise I create each week with my guests uncorking to inspire, inform and entertain, reach out to discuss sponsorship options. Know that you can also support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; rating the podcast and writing a review; and sharing on your social media to help grow my audience.Follow Jeannine on Facebook at Funny Wine Girl Jeannine and Laugh to Live or on Instagram at Real_Funny_Wine_Girl_Jeannine.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

This week I'm talking with my friend and podcast sponsor Emily Hickox of Budget Through Life. She always has good tips for us when it comes to budgeting. This week we talk about assessing any New Year's goals we've made in regards to finances and acknowledging successes rather than noting only what we view as failures. We also talk about medical costs, the expense of pets and importance to keep your budget in mind while separating out emotions. Thank you to Budget Through Life for sponsoring this podcast each week. Be sure to follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for valuable information to help you budget through your life and to stay updated on upcoming workshops. A big thanks to sponsor Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn for her support. Gabby is creating beauty from found items that bring joy to the world. Check out Reinvented Threads shop online and be sure to follow on Facebook and Instagram. If you're interested in being a sponsor to help ensure that women have a voice each week through this podcast, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. Remember that you can also show support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; rate and review this podcast; be sure to subscribe and share. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Real Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram. For all links, click here. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Welcome to the continuation of my conversation with my Pittsburgh pal Gab Bonesso. Last week we spoke about a variety of things from medical care to trauma to Gab's new coaching certification to how she takes her coffee. During this week's conclusion of our conversation, Gab shares her admiration for Paul Simon and I take a trip back to the 70s to revisit some pleasant (and some rather curious) memories that have Gab wanting to visit the Luby's orange bar. Check out Gab Bonesso here. A big thanks goes out to my podcast sponsors Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Stay tuned for details from Emily on summer workshops being planned for children to learn how to budget. And thank you to Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn. Gabby is hard at work creating one-of-a-kind sustainable fashion from rescued materials. Visit Reinvented Threads and follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram. You can follow me at Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and for laughter yoga follow Laugh to Live. Check out my links here. Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast on YouTube and share with a friend, foe or anyone you know. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

By now, this week's guest shouldn't need an introduction because she's been on the podcast so often, but for anyone who isn't familiar-- Gab Bonesso is my Pittsburgh-based pal who performs comedy, a children's program, speaks publicly to advocate for mental health, and is now a trauma-informed life coach. Every conversation with Gab is truly a wide-open chat that can cover just about anything. This time we spoke for so long that I've cut the episode into two parts. In Part 1, we talk about our health and lifesaving medical screenings, Gab's new venture into coaching and what trauma is, the new political climate in the U.S. and more. I'd like to thank my podcast sponsors: Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox who offers group classes on topics related to credit, debt and budgeting. She's informed, passionate and down-to-Earth in her delivery of information to help people budget through life. Follow Budget Through Life on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn offers unique, hand-made items created from upcycled fabrics--everything from hats and scarves to purses and adorable monster dolls. If you believe in sustainable fashion and accessories, follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram and visit their shop online from the link here. If you would like to support the content created in this podcast, message Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com and remember to subscribe and share this podcast. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Laugh to Live. And Real_Funny_Wine_Girl_Jeannine on Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass!

My guests so far in 2025 have really been bringing the positive wellness vibes and tips on how to properly care for ourselves. And we're going to keep rolling with this week's guest Thea Cochrane. As she beautifully puts it, after coming out of the dark forest of what were some really sad times for her, she's going back in to bring light to others in dark times. Through Thea's business Dare to Wonder, she is strengthening connections between people with guided play, creativity and genuine communication. Join me for this happy and insightful conversation and be sure to follow Dare to Wonder on Facebook for news about upcoming workshops. Thank you to my podcast sponsors Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox who shares her knowledge, experience and passion with people who want to learn about credit, debt and how to budget through their life. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. And thank you to my newly added sponsor Reinvented Threads by Gabby Lynn who is practicing social responsibility and sustainability by creating accessories from existing materials rescued from yard sales, consignment shops, etc. Gabby reinvents these threads into beautiful handbags, hats, scarves, adorable monster dolls and more. Visit ReinventedThreads.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram. Follow me Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and real_funny_wine_girl_jeannine on Instagram. Remember to subscribe and share the podcast and be sure to rate and write a review on Apple or Spotify to help this little podcast grow and reach more listeners! I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

"Hello social media user. I don't have the education or professional work experience in nutrition but I'm gonna tell you what to eat and what not to eat and you're gonna eat up every word and then lick the spoon-- because I have a million followers and I'm 'hot.' Umm...stop! Please stop! It's time to become more discriminating about the information you digest, because misinformation can be as harmful for you as the wrong foods, supplements or medicine. This week my guests are registered dietitians Micki Orlowsky and Emily Fasciana who are serving up the truth, aka real facts, as in evidence-based information, about nutrtion. We're talking about diet drugs, TikTok trends, supplements and much more. But let's face it, our hunger for nutritional information can't be satiated in a one-hour conversation, so be sure to follow Emily and Micki's podcast The RD Squeeze on Spotify for the truth on other nutrition-related topics. Check out Emily on Instagram at erfnutrition and Micki at mickiorlowsky or professormicki.rd. And you can see Micki and I perform stand-up comedy at Galentine's in the Gallery on Feb. 6 at the Everhart Museum. Click for info. and tix here. Thank you to my podcast sponsors: Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox, who delivers information on credit, debt and budgeting with passion, humor and relatability. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to schedule a group class for your organization and for tips to help you budget through your life. Reinvented Threads is doing its part to preserve the planet through the creativity and resourcefulness of founder Gabby Lynn. Gabby practices social responsibility by creating beautiful handbags, hats, scarves and more with existing fabrics only that she procures at consignment shops, yard sales, from friends, and so on. Follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram and visit their website from the link above. Finally, find Jeannine on social media and her websites from her linktree here. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Welcome to 2025! I am excited to bring you conversations with fabulous women each week to inspire, inform and entertain you. I'm kicking off the New Year with a woman who has learned to get the most from her life by doing the minimum. Okay that might sound different from what you're used to hearing and seeing on social media but my guest Elizabeth Keiper-Aguirre of LifePurposely will explain this system, how it works and how you can tailor it to work for you, especially as many of you will be thinking about making changes in the New Year. Thank you to my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox. Learn advice on how to budget through you life by following Budget Through Life on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. And a big welcome and thank you to my new podcast sponsor Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn. Check out Gabby's creative, innovative and sustainable fashion accessories at Reinvented Threads and follow along on Instagram and Facebook. Watch for Gabby out in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos region in the upcoming season of festivals that feature amazing, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Real Funny Wine Girl on Instagram. As always, I like to say: I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Belated Festivus! Happy Belated Winter Solstice! No matter what you celebrate--or don't, I hope that you will be shining a bit brighter in the days ahead as you toast to yourself and your abilities to create a life that shimmers. I hope that you enjoy my reading of the class poem 'Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. Thank you to my sponsor Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox for all of her support in 2024. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and reach out to Emily if you need help budgeting through your New Year! I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

You've heard us chat before many times about a variety of topics and this is our second holiday conversation. This week my Pittsburgh Pal  @GabBonessoTeeVee , who is an incredibly positive and charismatic character, joins me to chat a bit about what is making her holiday season bright, and to celebrate all of the highlights of her year that will shine even brighter in 2025--including her new certification as a trauma-informed life coach. Tune in for a positively positive conversation. Thank you to my podcast sponsor  @BudgetThroughLife  for all the support over the last year. I'm grateful and looking forward to working together in 2025. Follow Budget Through Life for tips and ideas on how you can budget through your life. Reach out to Emily if you're interested in group classes for your organization. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl and please follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, etc. Share your favorite episode with a friend, foe or anyone you know. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and RealFunny_Wine_Girl_Jeannine on Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

I grew up in a household that was predominantly Irish with my Grandma Esther Dolan in the kitchen. As much as I loved this woman and as strong and wonderful a woman as she was, she was not known for any special family recipes or delicacies. And yet, we were still fed, nourished and managed to have a lovely holiday season. My mom, dad, gram, brother and I enjoyed many decorations, a beautiful tree, gifts and time together to celebrate Christmas and New Year's as happy celebrations. Many families will have a long grocery list and even longer list of family recipes to prepare and that tends to get stressful. Some folks worry about making things perfect (and as we know, perfection is an illusion). So try to stress a bit less this season. This week I'm happy to have a recorded message from my friend and previous guest Christina Hitchcock from It Is A Keeper Food Blog. She shares some ideas on how to make your holiday food prep less stressful and shares exciting news about what's up next for her. You can often find her on WNEP's Home and Backyard segment sharing amazing recipes and ideas for making fabulous meals in your kitchen. Enjoy and I hope you'll take our advice and just enjoy what matters most. Forget about the sweet potato casserole that burned. It doesn't matter, truly! Thank you to my friend and podcast sponsor Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox for her unwavering support and sponsorship of every episode. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and reach out if you're interested in planning classes to help your group budget through life. If you would like to support the content I create each week on this podcast, please message me at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. I assure you that it is less than the cost of buying coffee out each day. And if you do not have the financial means right now, please know that you can show your support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; by writing a review or testimonial; and even just reaching out to tell me that you are listening! I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass. Check out my sites and social here.

If you're a regular listener then you most likely know who Melisse Brunet is. I had wonderful conversations with her in my August 15 and October 24 episodes. If you are not familiar, I suggest listening to these episodes because she is fantastic--a Paris-born native of France who became a U.S. citizen last winter, Melisse conducts the Northeastern Philharmonic as well as the Lexington, KY Philharmonic and guest lectures across the country at various colleges and universities. She was heavily featured in the documentary Maestra and is purely delightful, hopeful and inspirational. Well yesterday afternoon I attended the Philharmonic's Holiday Pops concert that included singers from Wilkes University, Marywood University and the Choral Society of NEPA as well as musicians from the Valenches Music Company and dancers from the Ballet Theatre of Scranton and it did not disappoint. The performances were as sparkling and magnificent as the suit that Melisse was wearing (visit my Instagram RealFunny_Wine_Girl_Jeannine to see). Melisse conducted with such a fun, playful and joyful style that I was smiling through the whole concert. She is absolute fun and pizazz. I wanted to share my thoughts so I recorded this Sunday evening after I left the concert. I hope you'll support local arts in NEPA or wherever you live because it really does fill our hearts and connect us in ways that are vital to our humanness---to show one another kindness, empathy and love!

Happy Holiday Season-- which is to say: happy busy season! We're all out there bustling around like busy bees but remember to take time for some Zzzs and self-care! In December I take a break from regular full episodes in which I uncork with new guests. This week I offer up a mini-sode musing about the importance of supporting the arts. I am shining the spotlight on music, in particular, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic who is having their holiday shows this weekend in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. I heard from a friendly elf that there might even be a visitor from the North Pole! Tune in to hear a special invitation to attend these upcoming shows from the Philharmonic's very own conductor Melisse Brunet and Chason Goldschmitz, who will formally assume the role of executive director of the Philharmonic on Jan. 1, 2025 as Nancy Sanderson steps down from this position. Goldschmitz joins the NEPA Philharmonic from the office of world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, where he served as Director of Production, Music, and Arts & Health. In this role, he produced and supervised logistics for concerts, large-scale summits, and other public events, and served as producer and production engineer for Ms. Fleming’s multimedia events, including “Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene” performances in collaboration with National Geographic. Goldschmitz also coordinated arts and health research, policy, and funding initiatives on behalf of the Renée Fleming Foundation, in partnership with a diverse array of governmental partners and performing arts, healthcare, education, and community organizations — including the Kennedy Center, LA Opera, Johns Hopkins University, the Aspen Institute, Los Angeles County, the National Institutes of Health, and the World Health Organization. Thank you to my wonderful podcast sponsor Budget Through Life, founded by Emily Hickox to teach people of all ages how to budget through their life. She achieves this through one-on-one coaching and group classes for people of all ages from children to senior citizens to first-time home buyers and everyone who could benefit from her vast knowledge and ability to educate. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. If you would like to support the content I create through a financial sponsorship (or business bartering), reach out to me at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com . Remember that you can also support this content by sharing it with a friend, foe or anyone you know and by writing a review or testimonial and ranking it with 5 stars on Apple. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

My heart is full of gratitude for all of my listeners, my podcast sponsor and friend ⁠Budget Through Life⁠ with Emily Hickox who helps to make this weekly content possible, my parents Carol and Joe Luby who've helped to make everything possible, Moop for all that he does, my dear friends who listen to me and counsel me, the utter beauty of nature that heals my soul always and my ability to record this podcast and speak my mind freely. This week I'm flying solo and all fired! I'm fresh off of watching "Buy Now, the Shopping Conspiracy" and "The Martha Mitchell Effect" on Netflix so I'm sharing my concerns and ideas about consumerism & waste, and the need for strong women who speak out. I also share some tips on preserving our mental health through the holidays, sitting in gratitude, and healthy behavior changes I'd like to make. Setting that alarm clock! Some things I referenced in this episode (in addition to the documentaries named above), ⁠The Handsome Podcast⁠ with Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin, the book "The 5am Club" by Robin Sharma and the⁠ TedTalk by Benedictine Monk David Steindl-Rast⁠ on gratitude. Please be sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast and YouTube channel and share with a friend, foe or anyone you know. If you'd like to help support this podcast with a financial investment, reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. Otherwise, please know that it is so helpful if you write a review or testimonial or just tell a friend. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Real Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram because someone (some organization) has created an impersonation account and Instagram has yet to take it down despite reporting it for impersonation multiple times. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Have you ever wanted to head North across the border and take up residence in Canada? Enjoy lots of maple syrup while wearing a warm knit toque to cover your noggin? This encore presentation is for you then. Learn about the process an American undergoes to become a resident of Canada and what life is like there. My guest this week is Melissa Sanko Hayhoe who met her Canadian farmer husband at a wedding in America and then moved to Canada to build a life there with him after they married. Take a trip up North with us and hopefully be inspired to vacation in Canada some time soon. There is plenty of beautiful land and waterfalls to enjoy. Thank you to my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life for supporting the content I create. Learn more about how Emily Hickox can help you budget through your life by following Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you've enjoyed this episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl or any episodes ever, please be sure that you subscribe and share with friends, foes or anyone you know. And if you would like to become a sponsor of one or many episodes, please message Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. For funnies, nature photos and talk of wine, be sure to follow the Real Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. (there is an impersonation account on Instagram that they will not remove.) I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Whenever I want to feel energized and engaged, I reach out to my friend and serial podcast guest ‪Gab Bonesso. The Pittsburgh-based comedian, children's performer, public speaker and mental health advocate is always ready to have an open, honest and upbeat conversation. In this week's episode, we have some light banter and we chat about Gab's mental health and tips that are keeping her on track. Then we move on to a more serious conversation (ALERT: if you are tired of talk about emotions surrounding the election you might want to skip this part of the conversation) as we share our feelings after the 2024 Election, talking about the polarization and judgment we feel within the Democratic party and the importance of pushing forward with hope and positivity. We also talk about how Gab is protecting her mental health since she is feeling the healthiest she's ever been. And Gab shares what's next as she takes on some new projects. A big 'Thank You' to my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life f‪or supporting me as I publish a new episode each week with the focus on amplifying the voices of women. Budget Through Life founder Emily Hickox is a knowledgeable and passionate coach and instructor for individuals and groups, teaching them about credit, debt and budgeting. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram for valuable tips on how you can budget through your life. Reach out to Emily about individual financial coaching and group classes. If you would like to support this podcast as a sponsor, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com to choose a plan that fits your budget. Remember you can also show support by subscribing to this podcast and sharing episodes you enjoy with a friend, foe or anyone you know. Write a testimonial or review. And follow the "real" Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Each month there are a variety of observances with the goal of holding our attention in this busy and noisy world. November may not seem like a warm month, but I feel that it’s a month of warmth. We typically gather for Thanksgiving with family and friends and express our gratitude for one another and all that we have in our lives while enjoying fellowship and a good meal. On Veterans' Day we honor and thank all who served in the military to protect our country. And November is also National Family Caregivers month. So it seems like the ideal time to have a conversation with JoAnna VanTine, a woman who experienced the serious consequences of her ex-husband's mental illness and PTSD for which he did not seek treatment or help. He served in the Marines and even met with a group of fellow veterans from time to time who shared their ailments but he never felt comfortable enough to say that he was having issues too. As we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, let's think about not only the men and women who serve and have served; let's think about their family members and how they are impacted by the experiences their loved ones have. JoAnna works for NAMI Northeast Region PA as the community engagement and volunteer coordinator and often leads support groups and education programs for family members of individuals living with mental illness. She also recently became trained to reach ⁠NAMI Homefront ⁠to offer support for family members of veterans with mental illness. If you are someone with a mental illness or if you are a friend, family member or caregiver of someone with a mental illness, know that you can find support through your local chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Of course you should seek treatment and therapy for any illness, but if you feel like you would like to have the support of people who have walked in your shoes and conversation with people who get it, reach out to your local NAMI Chapter. Support groups and programs are run by facilitators who have lived experience with mental illness. If you live in Northeast PA, visit ⁠NAMI Northeast Region PA⁠. Thank you to my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life  founded by the knowledgeable Emily Hickox, who is passionate about helping everyone learn how to budget through their life. Follow ⁠Budget Through Life⁠ on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for valuable tips and information. Please remember to subscribe to this channel, listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast or other podcast platforms, share the podcast and follow me on social media. Please be aware that an account has popped up on Instagram that is impersonating me. My account is: realfunny_wine_girl_jeannine (you can also tell by the fact that my account is the one with over 3,000 posts and over 900 followers). The fraudulent account using my name Jeannine Luby, my Funny Wine Girl logo, and exact bio is "funny_winegirljeannine". PLEASE report them for impersonating me and block them. Instagram has yet to do it despite my three reports and a handful of friends trying to help me. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Tarot cards were initially used for playing games in Italy in the 1430s. The first tarot decks were created by adding a fifth suit of 21 cards called trionfi ("triumphs") and an extra card called il matto ("the fool") to the existing four-suited playing card deck. Wealthy families commissioned customized card decks from artists as a status symbol. Tarot cards were not used for "divination" -- the practice of attempting to foretell the future or gain insight into a situation through the interpretation of omens, signs, or events-- until into the late 18th Century when the idea was introduced by Antoine Court de Gébelin, claiming that tarot cards originated in Egypt and were used for divination. The classic Rider-Waite Tarot is the best known Tarot deck. The vibrant cards, featuring full scenes with figures and symbols, were drawn in 1909 by Pamela Colman Smith under direction of Arthur Edward Waite. On this week's episode of ⁠Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl⁠ my good friend Michelle Morgan looks into the cards to see what could be in my future. We have a lot of laughs reminiscing about our past performing comedy improv together and share hopes for what's to come! Thank you to my podcast sponsor ⁠Budget Through Life⁠ with Emily Hickox for her support of this podcast. Be sure to follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. And if you would like to sponsor one episode or more, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. Remember you can also show support by subscribing to the podcast and sharing with a friend, foe or anyone you know. Write a testimonial or review and reach out to let me know you're listening. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Paris native and American citizen Melisse Brunet is conducting herself and orchestras in the only way she knows how--by being her true self and not conforming to others' ideas of what a woman conductor should look like or do. She spoke with me on this podcast a few months ago about her joy of becoming a U.S. citizen and her profession, and we briefly spoke about her being featured in the documentary "Maestra." This week we dive deeper into what the experience of competing in La Maestra was like and how she felt about being so honest and vulnerable in the documentary about a handful of the women in the competition. Watch the film Maestra on Netflix or rent it ⁠by clicking here ⁠to help support music education for youth in America, AND a percent goes to this podcast! To see Melisse in action conducting the Northeast Philharmonic in Northeast PA, ⁠click here to view the schedule⁠ of events. Thank you to my podcast sponsor ⁠ @BudgetThroughLife ⁠ for supporting the content I produce each week. Be sure to check out Emily's videos and follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram for information to help you budget through your life, especially as the costly holiday season approaches. If you would like to help support this podcast, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. Please be sure to subscribe to this channel and follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. Share this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; write a review on Apple Podcasts and/or rate on Spotify. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

With less than three weeks to go before Election Day, I wanted to talk with a woman who understands not only the importance of everyone rocking the vote, but also what is at stake for women in this election. My guest this week is Democrat Rep of the 114th District Bridget Malloy Kosierowski. She explains what she does in her role and why people should understand it so she can help. And she talks about her views on this election and why people need to take time to understand what is at stake. My podcast sponsor is Budget Through Life. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine

Art is one of those things that is not clearly defined. Sure some people might think it is because they might view it narrowly as only something that hangs in a gallery by a painter who has studied for years. But that is not what art is. And murals are helping to prove that as artists take their art to the street. We are fortunate here in NEPA to have many colorful murals in Scranton and the surrounding area--so many that one local artist, teacher and doctoral candidate chose to do her research about murals in the area and how people in the communities connect to them. My guest this week is Lisa Murphy, an arts teacher in Hazleton, a mom, an artist herself and a student of Point Park University who will display the results of a summer research project with a reception at Afa Gallery on October 19. The art will remain on display after the opening. Tune in to hear our conversation about the importance of community art, how it reflects a region's history and hope for the future and the importance of having everyone represented in such art. Thank you to my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life who helps to make this podcast possible each week. Founder Emily Hickox is knowledgeable about finances and passionate about helping everyone understand credit, debt and how to budget through their life. Follow Budget Through life on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for tips and to connect with Emily for individual coaching or schedule a group class. If you would like to support this podcast, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com for sponsorship rates or buy Jeannine a coffee to show your thanks for these amazing conversations. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram to learn about comedy shows, contests and get some laughs. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Mother. Wife. Friend. Personal finance expert. Podcast sponsor. She has many titles and she is my podcast guest this week (and sponsor). She is Emily Hickox of Budget Through Life. Emily has years of experience in the financial industry that she uses, along with her common sense/relatable approach infused with humor to help people understand credit, debt and how to budget through life. And this week Emily shares information with us about three types of budget scenarios--crisis, goal-based and sustaining. We can all benefit from this information because we've all been there and will be in one of these categories. Whether we're living very lean because we've taken a financial hit; we're working toward a specific goal like saving for a dream vacation or retirement; or we're maintaining our everyday lives, this is a conversation you'll want to hear. I am so grateful to Emily for sponsoring this podcast. Her financial and moral support help me continue to produce weekly podcasts of which I am quite proud. Each week my goal is for listeners to walk away having gained valuable information, inspiration and entertainment. If you would like to sponsor this podcast, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com or if you would like to make a one-time donation to show your support, please Buy Me A Coffee to show appreciation for the content I am producing. Be sure to follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on contests, comedy shows and generally funny, fun stuff! I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

I've listened to podcasts on sleep and its various phases and cycles, and it sounds a bit complex but also fascinating. So it's not too hard to believe that my guest this week came up with the idea for an amazing product that's sold over 700,000 pieces worldwide, in a dream. Shirah Benarde was only 16 years old when she had a dream that led her to invent a product called NightCap the drink spiking prevention scrunchie. Shirah is more than a creative young entrepreneur though; she is an advocate fighting to help keep people safe, especially young women on college campuses where drink spiking often occurs. Tune in to hear this amazing young woman share her story that includes closing a deal on the ABC hit show "Shark Tank." Thank you to my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life who helps to make this show possible. Founder Emily Hickox knows how to budget wisely so you know this podcast is a good investment if Emily is investing! At Budget Through Life, Emily educates on debt, credit and how to budget through your life with her one-on-one coaching and group classes for people of all ages. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to learn more. If you would like to support the content of this podcast through sponsorship, message me at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com or "Buy Me A Coffee" here. Know that you can also show support by following and subscribing to the podcast and YouTube channel and by sharing the podcast with a friend, for or anyone you know. If you enjoyed an episode, please write a review or testimonial, or just reach out and tell me! Be sure to follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on contests and funny stuff. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

I can't imagine riding the rails with hundreds of fourth graders. That's just not my vibe. But my guest this week, Julie Esty, lived it this past summer. Dressed in period costume, she and some friends hopped aboard a locomotive that departed from Steamtown National Historic Site to educate school kids and adults about the history of northeast PA. Once she hung up the dress of a coal miner's wife, she headed to her attic for a costume change and began prepping for this year's The Dunmore Cemetery Tour, a wonderfully informative and entertaining walk through local history. Costumed interpreters tell stories of NEPA's past in vignettes along the tour route in the Dunmore Cemetery. Tune in to hear this conversation with a woman who makes history fun. We always share a lot of laughs when I hear what Julie has been up to. If you can be in NEPA on Sundays, 9/29 and 10/6, head to the Dunmore Cemetery Tour. It's free and FUN! I am full of gratitude for my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life founded by Emily Hickox. Emily makes it easy to understand credit, debt and ways to budget through your life. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to learn more. If you would like to support the content I create, reach out via email at Jeannine.Luby@Gmail.com or through Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook or Instagram. Remember you can also show support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know and/or writing a review/testimonial. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Unfortunately, children of today have much more to be anxious about than pop quizzes and whether or not tater tots will be served in the cafeteria. Mental health is a great concern for students and teachers alike. And mental health issues have been on the rise in general since the pandemic. According to my guest this week, it's fair to say there is a crisis when it comes to the shortage of mental health providers available to serve everyone who needs help. Fortunately, she and her staff are doing their part at her practice, Integrative Counseling Services, with four locations in Pennsylvania. Meet my guest this week, Alyse Kerr, MS, NCC, NADD-CC, LPC. In addition to Integrative Counseling, she is also the founder of Integrative Mind and Body Services, an organization founded to make neuro feedback and bio feedback accessible to a larger segment of the population. Tune in to learn what neuro feedback is and how it and bio feedback can help people with a variety of issues from anxiety to addiction to healing after surgery. To learn more about ⁠Integrative Counseling click here⁠. To discover more about ⁠Integrative Mind and Body Services click here⁠. To better understand what neuro feedback is,⁠ check out these video⁠. Thanks to my sponsor ⁠Budget Through Life ⁠founded by Emily Hickox for her support and belief in the value of my content each week. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you would like to financially support this podcast, please reach out to Jeannine at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. You can also show support by sharing the podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

A few weeks ago I spoke with the delightful ⁠Melisse Brunet⁠ who conducts the NEPA Philharmonic and Lexington Philharmonic and was featured in the documentary "Maestra" that follows a handful of women who were among the final 14 participants in the international La Maestra competition in Paris for female conductors. This week I have the pleasure of chatting with ⁠Maggie Contreras ⁠who directed this indie film. She shares what surprised her; she describes the dance of documentary making that includes observing and following subjects without interfering but knowing what sparks of light to follow and make bright. Maggie also talks about the importance of and opportunity you have to support indie filmmakers at Bingeable.net. Follow Maggie Contreras and Maestra Movie on Instagram. To rent the documentary "Maestra" and support music education in this country while also supporting the Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl podcast, ⁠use this link⁠. Thank you to my podcast sponsor ⁠Budget Through Life⁠ who helps to make this weekly podcast possible and helps people better understand credit, debt and budgeting so that finances are less stressful. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to learn more. Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share with a friend, foe or anyone you know and follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in supporting this podcast through sponsorship, reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com . I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Hey there folks! This Virgo LOVES to celebrate birthdays. I celebrate mine all month long! In honor of my birthday, I am doing a contest to give away some fun prizes and also to collaborate with some amazing women I know. I will continue to seek fellow fabulous femmes to partner with on fun collaborations so listen for deets or message me any time at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com or find me at Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and facebook. Listen for instructions on how to enter my birthday contest. Winners will be announced on September 10.

With just days until my birthday, there's no one (other than my dearest Ollie) who I would want to chat with on this week's podcast besides my Pittsburgh pal Gab Bonesso. She's a comedian, mental health advocate, professional speaker and children's performer who is getting to really like the Electric City...so much that she's headed back in September for a comedy show and to emcee Disability Pride PA's event in Pittston. We talk about our upcoming events here in NEPA, as well as our mutual love for the show "Evil" and about a trip Gab took recently at the Jersey Shore in a Victorian home. Check out Gab's social media, upcoming gigs and comedy album a⁠t this link⁠. Thank you to my sponsor ⁠Budget Through Life⁠ founded by Emily Hickox for the amazing support each month. Budget Through Life offers one-on-one financial coaching and group classes to teach you about credit, debt and budgeting through your life. Follow BTL on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you would like to support this podcast with a donation or by becoming a sponsor, reach out to Jeannine at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. You can also show support by sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; writing a review or testimonial; and by subscribing to Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl on YouTube. Follow ⁠Funny Wine Girl⁠ Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

When I attended high school in the late 80s I was expected to take honors courses and go to college because I was “academically smart.”  Never mind the fact that I thought it would be useful to take a typing course. Sorry. Nope. That was in the business track and I was in the honors track. No can do. Thankfully, students have many more options today. But that doesn’t mean it’s any easier.  High schoolers often feel overwhelmed about what courses to take and what to do after graduation.  Leah Leverich is working to help young people through her Decision Day podcast, a resource she says she wishes she had when she was graduating high school in 2022.  Her podcast guests share their expertise on a variety of topics including career exploration, finances, resume writing and much more. Tune in to this week’s conversation to learn why Leah chose to skip college and start working and how she is informing young people so they choose the path that’s right for them. This podcast is sponsored by Budget Through Life founded by Emily Hickox who offers one-on-one personal finance coaching and group classes to help people of all ages budget through life. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  If you are interested in supporting the content of this podcast as a sponsor, reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. You can also show support by sharing the podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; talking about it on social media and/or writing a review/testimonial. Be sure to subscribe to Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl on YouTube. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. Stay tuned for a special announcement coming soon about how you can be the first to gain access to special events and behind-the-scenes conversations. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

This week's guest had me feeling like a little girl. It's true I was fan-girling because I love all that is French. While I've had a love affair with all things French for many years--long before I even visited--it was genuinely easy to love Paris native Melisse Brunet after our wonderful conversation. She is fueled by her passion for music and her role as conductor. And she loves America, the place she has chosen to make her home. In fact, she became a citizen in February of 2024 and cannot say enough about the kindness she has experienced here. Melisse is the director of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic as well as the Lexington Philharmonic. She is also featured in the documentary Maestra that was executive produced by David Letterman. J'espère que vous apprécierez cette conversation autant que moi. Ecoutez! Budget Through Life is a sponsor of this podcast. Founder Emily Hickox brings her years of knowledge and passion to help others into each group class and one-on-one financial coaching session. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you would like to support this podcast through a donation, visit Venmo @Jeannine-Luby or message Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com to learn how to become a sponsor. You can also show support my sharing an episode with a friend, foe or anyone you know. Write a review or testimonial, or tell Jeannine what you enjoyed about an episode. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and other places...click here. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

When you think of FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology), you might envision a runway and have the words "Make it work" echoing in your ears--- words often spoken by Tim Gunn to contestants on the fashion competition reality show "Project Runway." But it's important that we think beyond clothing when it comes to fashion. My guest this week, Michele Polito, has shifted my thoughts and helped me understand how stylish and fashionable chocolate can be. Michele is the founder/creator of Electric City Sweets and has many years of experience working in the candy and retail fashion industry in various locations, including New York City, Florida and the Middle East. Tune in to hear about Michele's illustrious career and return to Scranton, the Electric City. Visit Electric City Sweets online to add something sweet to your life or someone you care about. This podcast is sponsored by Budget Through Life founded by Emily Hickox, a woman with years of experience in the financial field who wants to help you with debt, credit and budgeting through your life with one-on-one financial coaching and group classes. If you would like to support me and the content I produce each week, please consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor of this podcast. Venmo @Jeannine-Luby or email Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com. It's more affordable than you might think. You can also show support by simply sharing an episode of the podcast or telling a friend, foe or anyone you know, or writing a review or testimonial. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Welcome August! I am so excited to share the amazing conversations in store for the coming month and beyond. I kick off August with a rich conversation about sustainable art with AFA Gallery Director Theresa O'Connor which means using less, wasting less, saving money, reinventing trash into treasure, being kind to the Earth. Theresa is not only the director of a gallery but an artist herself who is putting into practice art that uses less but also helps to heal her mental health--a common practice for many these days. Theresa and I are collaborating on an upcoming "Create Day" in Scranton on August 10. We'll create from what we cleaned up from the city streets. Try it where you live! And be sure to check out Theresa's art exhibit in September at Northern Light Cafe in downtown Scranton across from the Courthouse. This podcast is sponsored by Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox. Emily has years of experience and knowledge in the financial industry but more importantly, she has a passion to help others understand credit, debt and budgeting through your life. Follow Budget Through Life on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider being a sponsor or one-time donor. Reach out to Jeannine at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com . You can also show your support by subscribing and sharing this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know, and/or writing a review/testimonial on Apple or Spotify. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

This is a wrap on Just Jeannine July. I can't wait to share with you the new conversations with fabulous femmes I have in store for August. But let's drink the last drop of July. This week I share some interesting things that have been going on in my life over the past few weeks...activities ranging from sewing to bio feedback and an introduction to meta cognition. I hope I'll pique your curiosity to learn more and try something new in your life. This podcast is sponsored by Budget Through Life, founded by Emily Hickock who offers one-on-on financial coaching and group classes on credit, debit and budgeting through your life. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook and more, click here. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Summer rolls on. The Heat continues to be like a movie villain for me. But I push onward. There's just one week left of "Just Jeannine" mini-sodes (I know, I know, there's nothing mini about them, like my wine glasses) and then I return to my usual format of having fabulous femme guests. I look forward to sharing my latest conversations with you in August. This week I share a recent ah-ha moment about my oversharing, recap my experience at a recent comedy competition, rate some Lehigh Valley wineries, and talk about the start of my bio feedback. This podcast is sponsored by Budget through Life with Emily Hickox who is a knowledgeable, passionate and compassionate woman who wants to help you budget through your life. She offers one-on-one coaching and group classes to teach you about credit, debt and budgeting. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for valuable tips and information. For comic relief and calming nature photos, follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Just Jeannine July continues! As I use this time to get ahead of schedule recording guest conversations, July is just me recording mini-sodes of my thoughts on various topics. This week I'm talking about the importance of connections and of being mindful when spending money. Lastly, I talk about the opportunities available for sponsoring this podcast. Reach out to me at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com if you would like to reach a primarily female audience between the ages of 35 and 60 years of age. Donations are also welcome if you would like to invest in this podcast with a donation to Jeannine-Luby on Venmo or Buy Me A Coffee. Remember that you can also show love to Uncorked by sharing with a friend, foe or anyone you know; writing a review or testimonial; posting to your social media; and...telling me that you listen and what you liked. Thank you to sponsor Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox for their support. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for valuable tips on how to budget through your life. For laughs, nature photos and random thoughts on life, follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook. All deets on Linktree. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

With summer now in full swing, I hope you're enjoying time outdoors or if you prefer, time inside with the AC comfortable cranking, doing your favorite activities with your favorite people. As for me, I am enjoying the beautiful weather to kayak, bike (short distances), watch the birds at the feeder and vigorously chase the squirrels off of said feeder. I am continuing to record full podcasts with guests that I will save for August and beyond so I can get a bit ahead of things. The month of July will feature mini-sodes of my musings on various topics. This week I share my thoughts on patriotism--something that I believe is about much more than waving a flag. I hope you have (or had) a safe and fun 4th of July holiday with just the right amount of explosions. Be sure to follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook for my musings, nature photos, random funnies and updates on my sewing lessons. This podcast is sponsored by Budget Through Life offering one-on-on personal finance coaching and group classes on debt, credit and budgeting tips to help you budget through your life. Follow on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Remember that for the cost of about two Starbucks drinks a week you could be supporting this podcast as a monthly sponsor. Reach out if you want to show your support through sponsorship or to underwrite an episode. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Friend and podcast sponsor Emily Hickox of Budget Through Life joins me this week for a fun and important conversation about how to financially manage summer. With the glow of so many opportunities like day trips, staycation, vacation, swimming pools and home improvement projects in our line of sight, it's important to have a budget and stick to it. With that said, it's also important to allow yourself some treats and allowances for what feeds your soul. Tune in to hear some helpful tips from Emily who offers one-on-one financial coaching and group classes to educate on credit, debt and budgeting through your life. Follow Budget Through Life on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or reach out to Emily on LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share with a friend, foe or anyone you know. Reach out if you would like to be a podcast sponsor or make a donation to support this content. And Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

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