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Bugsy Drake, Queen of Theme and Chief Stew on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean talks about work, dreams her new book and of course creating amazing parties. Jul 06, 2021

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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. 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.

In her new book, "The Art of Tablescaping", Bugsy is serving up all her secrets for creating show-stopping table-settings and unforgettably enchanting events. 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.

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Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are the #IMOMSOHARD comedic duo that are both mothers and best friends Jun 29, 2021

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#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.

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.

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Keith Eshelman Jun 22, 2021

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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.

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.

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Jackie Goldschneider: Writer and Cast Member of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Jun 15, 2021

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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.

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Dorinda Medley: Entrepreneur & TV Personality Jun 08, 2021

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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.

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.

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Aviva Drescher Jun 01, 2021

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Heather and Aviva Drescher were castmates on RHONY and remain close to this day. Aviva was 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. 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 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 out in 2014.

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Carole Radziwill: Producer, Journalist & TV Personality May 25, 2021

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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 the friendship that still goes strong.

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D'Andra Simmons: Cast Member of Real Housewives of Dallas + CEO of Ultimate Living May 18, 2021

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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.

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Ann Louise Gittleman, author of over 30 books about nutrition, health, and slowing down aging. Her new book Radical Longevity is released May 11th May 11, 2021

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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. 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.

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Fawn Weaver: Entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Grant Sidney, Inc. + CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Apr 27, 2021

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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.

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