<p>Amy Phillips, a Grosse Pointe native, actress and comedian, began doing impressions at age 12. But it was her impression of throwback Bravo star, Rachel Zoe, that really got her career rolling. Her relationship with Andy and her love of all characters on Bravo, led her to today’s hosting of Reality Checked on Sirius, plus common guest on WWHL. Amy’s&nbsp;impersonations of the different ”Housewives”&nbsp;and other Bravo &nbsp;cast members talks with Heather Thomson (former RHONY member) about her life, her road to being noticed by Andy Cohen, her role as a wife and mom, her aspirations, and how much fun she’s having with this niche role.</p>

<p>Melody Lomboy Lowe was diagnosed with cancer at age 6,with a 50% chance of survival. She went through cancer treatments for a few years and survived. She attributes it to positive attitude, and her parents treating her “normally as possible”.&nbsp; Now, Melody lives life to it’s fullest with a positive attitude and gratefulness each day. She has definitely learned to lead a life with the least drama possible, and maintains a sense of calm. When two of her boys were diagnosed with autism, she never feels upset with troubles, she keeps her upbeat attitude and we will figure it out attitude, and her boys are high functioning and joys in her life. Hear her story as a cancer warrior&nbsp; who started an organization called Luna Peak that helps cancer and grief communities, and helps us learn how to celebrate life and survive it each day.</p>

<p>Dr. Liia Ramachandra had psoriasis at 6 years old. As a scientist she was passionate about helping people with skin disorders, wanting to help people with visible skin issues and erase any emotional effects of depression due to looking unusual. Dr.Liia formed EpiLynx skincare &nbsp;&nbsp;The products, which include numerous face creams and face serums, eye creams, lipsticks, highlighters, lip gloss and eyeshadow, are available online. Dr. Liia is a CEO, a mom, wife, Doctor and patient. She and Heather talk about Lila’s path and the good work she is doing for children and adults. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Cortney Novogratz sits down with Heather to discuss her journey from real estate into design, her design philosophy, taking risks in life in spite of the fear, knowing your limits, and nurturing the people that make your life better. This mother of seven children and wife of Robert, her design/work partner has so many genius tips for ways to organize your things and home as well as living life as entrepreneur, artist, mom, wife, and reminds us the goal doesn’t have to be perfection.</p>

<p>SPOKENPOINT&nbsp;is the convergence of ancient medicine with modern technology to create the first ever virtual acupuncture service. Spoken Point delivers a safe and effective acupuncture experience in your home, on your schedule.&nbsp;Magnets take the place of needles to activate the points, and their digital library of treatments provides relief from many common conditions along with a specific meditation for that ailment.</p> <p>Trace Albrecht and Genevieve Geaney talk about how the virtual idea happened, and how they made the kit that lets everyone create this experience on their own turf, on their own time. From allergies to headaches, there will be information in their library to help you.</p> <p>Today, Trace will do a point with visualization for listeners, and explain how it works. Genevieve talks about how this helped with her getting pregnant, and through her pregnancy and how Spoken Point has specific points to help through all stages of pregnancy and post partum.</p>

<p>The Real Housewives of Potomac is back for a new season and Dr. Wendy Osefo joins Heather to discuss making history by becoming the first black woman to earn a PhD in Public Affairs/Community Development, how she deals with failures and celebrating successes, her philanthropic work as CEO of the 1954 Equity Project and how she balances her work as a professor, political analyst and entrepreneur with Real Housewives of Potomac.</p>

<p>Widely known for her role as Chief Stew on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean, Christine “Bugsy” Drake, can be seen dazzling luxury yacht guests with her signature tablescapes and over-the-top theme parties. The self-proclaimed “Queen of Theme” possesses a personal style that often embellishes on her table decor and almost always includes large hoop earrings with her infamous barrettes.&nbsp; Born in South Africa, Bugsy is a seasoned yachtie—having joined the floating hospitality world in 2013. Since then, she has sailed around the world entertaining the rich (and sometimes famous) on some of the finest luxury yachts. Bugsy brings a unique combination of professionalism, elegance, and spunk to each charter. Bugsy’s passion for hospitality knows no bounds—from craning thousands of dollars’ worth of ice sculptures onto a boat in St. Tropez to Q-tipping an entire bedroom clean, she has seen and done it all… But it’s her authentic love for elaborate table-settings and outrageous theme parties (complete with ridiculous costumes, of course), that continues to captivate both her demanding clientele and TV viewers alike, establishing Bugsy as an in-demand entertaining expert.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In her new book,&nbsp;&nbsp;"The Art of Tablescaping", Bugsy is serving up all her secrets for creating show-stopping table-settings and unforgettably enchanting events.&nbsp; With an innate gift for spreading joy and happiness to others, Bugsy lives her life by the ethos of kindness— and her authentic positivity shines through in everything she does.</p>

<p>#IMOMSOHARD began as a popular web-series by real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin and Jen. One night, over a glass of wine and many tears of frustration, these two friends decided to tell different kind of story. With a camera, two husbands, a babysitter, and bottomless mimosas, Kristin and Jen decided to speak openly about their fears and failures and prove that the only way to survive motherhood is through laughter and friendship. Good thing because, while shooting the first video for the series, Jen forgot her newborn daughter’s name. The video was a smash hit, sparking an online community of 2 million of the most engaged followers that social media has ever seen, confirmation that moms and women everywhere needed to laugh and to be heard. Kristin and Jen followed up with weekly videos about all things woman and mother: hemorrhoids, raising kids, keeping your sanity , sex after marriage, mom bods, and swimsuits.</p> <p>Both women write and produce the #IMSH series with a common goal: Maybe we can make you feel better about the job you’re doing if you see the terrible job we’re doing. The videos have received nearly 300 million views worldwide, in just 3 years. The phenomenon that Kristin and Jen created, has since been nabbed for development by Warner Brothers TV. The comedians have sold-out two national tours and starting one in the fall, written a New York Times Best Selling book, landed branded deals with Fortune 100 companies such as Wal-Mart and Uni-Lever, and taped a standup comedy special for Amazon Prime Video, launching the network’s first standup comedy platform. In the coming months, the women will premiere their weekly podcast and announce a children’s book series with Harper Collins. Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are both based in Los Angeles and can often be found selling pizza slices for the PTA or working as parking enforcement at school drop off.</p>

<p>Prior to starting the outdoor lifestyle brand Parks Project, Keith was one of TOMS earliest employees. He was initially struck by discovering the overwhelming backlog of much-needed funding to complete projects in parks, and uncovered a need to educate the next generation of advocates. With that in mind, and taking key learnings from his previous ventures, he started Parks Project to show consumers that conservation can be cool and stylish. All of its products give back to specific conservation efforts focused on protecting our national parks. In only six years, what started as one t-shirt has now grown to dozens of apparel and home goods, and more than $1.3 million in donations to more than 50 conservatories that ensure the projects they’re committing to make the biggest impact.</p> <p>Parks Project's mission is to protect and preserve our parklands for generations to come by educating, advocating, volunteering, and activating park supporters to get involved in conservation. To date, Parks Project has contributed over $1,200,000 to help fund vital projects in parks, paying it forward so we can leave it better than we found it. It’s inspiring to see the results of Parks Project’s work—2,822 native species planted in Muir Moods; 20,647 kids funded to visit a national park through the National Park Foundation; 58,800 meters of trail restored in Yosemite. Their goal is to fund 100 projects and log 100,000 volunteer hours in the next decade.</p> <p><br></p> <p>**&nbsp;Use Code: &nbsp;INMYHEART for 25% OFF! <a href="http://www.revo.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.revo.com</a> &nbsp;<br> ** Use Code: &nbsp;TREATYOURSELF20 &nbsp;for 20% OFF! &nbsp;<a href="http://www.beyondfresh.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.beyondfresh.com</a></p> <p>** 10% OFF your first order! <a href="http://www.cloudwaterbrands.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.cloudwaterbrands.com</a></p>

<p>As Heather Thomson continues to be on the current season of RHONY, we listen to her conversations with Housewives of the past and present. Heather is joined by Jackie Goldschneider, RHONJ Housewife and Writer, to discuss her career as an attorney and freelance journalist, her most memorable articles including “What I Lost When I Changed My Last Name” and the societal pressures we face as women, and her candidness about her struggles with anorexia.</p>

<p>As Heather Thomson continues to be on the current season of RHONY, we listen to her conversations with Housewives of the past and present. Today fellow Berkshires friend and former co-housewife, Dorinda Medley and Heather have some girlfriend chat.</p> <p>Dorinda Medley, Entrepreneur and TV personality, joins Heather to discuss both of them growing up in Berkshires, spirituality, learning to accept your most honest self, and the new chapter in her life after leaving The Real Housewives of New York City.</p>

<p>Heather and Aviva Drescher were castmates on RHONY and remain close to this day. Aviva was &nbsp;a true New York City born and bred “Housewife” and she shares her life changing story at age 6, her work on Housewives, including infamous LegGate, and her work with Amputees and other charitable organizations.&nbsp; This philanthropist, author, businesswoman, and full-time mother will let nothing hold her back. When Aviva was just six years old, she was in a tragic farm accident that resulted in the amputation of her left leg. Aviva has never let this tragedy define who she is. She has a law degree, and &nbsp;she devotes her time to her investment banker husband, Reid, and raising their four children. Aviva teaches her family the importance of giving back by example through her philanthropic work. Aviva’s memoire, Leggy Blonde, came &nbsp;out in &nbsp;2014.</p> <p>**&nbsp;<em>Use Code:</em> <em>&nbsp;INMYHEART for 25% OFF!</em> <a href="http://www.revo.com/" target="_blank">http://www.revo.com</a> &nbsp;<br> <em>** Use Code: &nbsp;TREATYOURSELF20 &nbsp;for 20% OFF!</em> &nbsp;<a href="http://www.beyondfresh.com/" target="_blank">http://www.beyondfresh.com</a></p> <p>** <em>10% OFF your first order! </em><a href="http://www.cloudwaterbrands.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cloudwaterbrands.com</a></p>

<p>This week, Heather sits down with her dear friend and fellow Real Housewives of New York alum, Carole Radziwill. They look back on their days together on RHONY, take you behind the scenes, discuss Carole’s skin-care tips, and &nbsp;the friendship that still goes strong.<br> </p>

<p>D’Andra Simmons joins Heather to discuss growing up in a family with a background in health and wellness, the importance of forgiveness, her tips for using ‘reframing’ as a tool when feeling uncertain, the creation of Ultimate Living, and Hard Night Good Morning, her naturally derived, botanically based, cruelty-free skin care line.</p>

<p>Premiere expert as a nutritional visionary and health pioneer, Ann Louise has fearlessly stood on the front lines of diet and detox, the environment, and women’s health.&nbsp;She has fearlessly taken on the knowledge of stopping the aging process, thru science and mind, including diet and detox, supplements, type of cooking and cookware, specific good for you oils. She is always looking for causes and relief from multiple of issues, how to make sure you are aware of how to slow down aging and how to be your own prescriber based on blood type, facial signs, and so much more. Her newest book Radical Longevity is just released today.</p>

Heather is joined by Fawn Weaver to discuss her experience as an entrepreneur for nearly 25 years and the decision to take a break and learn what it was like to be the employee, the history behind Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and her alliance with Jack Daniel Distillery to create the Nearest and Jack Advancement Initiative to further diversity within the American whiskey industry.

<p>Heather and Dr. Kerklaan discuss his background in pain management and his journey with CBD starting in 2013, his non-invasive approach to optimal health and the benefits of hemp extracts.</p>

<p>Jennifer Louden joins Heather to discuss her latest book "Why Bother?", how we can regain momentum when feeling discouraged, the importance of community and how she helps women get out of their own way and find their drive again.</p>

<p>Heather and Nathalie discuss her background as an actress and her pivot into environmentalism and dedication to the world and sustainability, her commitment to not buy one more piece of clothing for the entire year and her #NoNewClothesDiary, how soil can save us and her upcoming projects.</p>

<p>D’Andra Simmons joins Heather to discuss growing up in a family with a background in health and wellness, the importance of forgiveness, her tips for using ‘reframing’ as a tool when feeling uncertain, the creation of Ultimate Living, and Hard Night Good Morning, her naturally derived, botanically based, cruelty-free skin care line.</p>

<p>Heather is joined by Ian Lirenman to discuss his journey of creating one of the world's leading skincare brands with a commitment to effectiveness, sustainability and quality, education of natural products, and his experience in the beauty industry.</p>

<p>Karin Eldor joins Heather to discuss her career as a fashion editor andwriting for Coveteur, Teen Vogue, and Frobes, her advice for co-parenting, the importance of using your voice, and her mission to offer guidance and mentorship to women while encouraging them to live their best life</p>

<p>Heather and Petra Kolber discuss going against the societal norm, her new life as a digital nomad, finding peace with aging, helping women live a life of their dreams, and finding freedom in living in the moment.</p>

<p>Heather is joined by Kristen Taekman to discuss her road trip across the country, making the move back to LA, launching her blog, Last Nights Look and pivoting from a modeling career into an entreprenuer.</p>

<p>Dr. Wendy Osefo joins Heather to discuss making history by becoming the first black woman to earn a PhD in Public Affairs/Community Development, how she deals with failures and celebrating successes, her philanthropic work as CEO of the 1954 Equity Project and how she balances her work as a professor, political analyst and entrepreneur with Real Housewives of Potomac.</p>