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Hiroshi Sakai, CEO of NTT Sonority, a subsidiary of Japanese telecom behemoth, NTT, has been quietly working on two technologies that may become as ubiquitous as sound itself: Personalized Sound Zones (PSZ) and The Intelligent Microphone.

Together, they promise a previously unimaginable future: A world full of open soundwaves that are utterly confined to their source of emission--a single person.

With this technology in its embryonic stages, we seek to deliver a sonic embrace to the United States and then, the world: To share the vision of a more-connected society with present and future generations; letting humanity capture and coexist with the sonorous, digital sound that gives life meaning. Mr. Sakai talks with Michelle about these new headphones that enable you to hear those arund you while while listening to music or engaging in a business call.

Michelle and her family spent a couple of days at the Margarittaville Hollywood Beach Resort and had a blast! On the show, she talks to the team that makes the resort a perfect spot for family getaways, friend reunions, and basically any reason you have to celebrate and get together!

Jennifer Strum, the Director of Marketing. For the past three years, she has been the Director of Marketing at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, where she manages the marketing strategy for the highly activated 369-room oceanfront resort, including eight food & beverage outlets, 30,000 sf of meeting space, spa, and active recreation and live entertainment schedule. Before returning to her hotel roots, she was the Sr. Director of Business Development & Arena Promotions at AmericanAirlines Arena for over 17 years, where she successfully booked and marketed the arena, supporting concerts, sporting events, family shows, and special events.

Kaine Owens is the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Kaine has been the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood since January 2022. He brings his extensive dining expertise from Boatyard Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, where he served as the Assistant General Manager of the 350-seat restaurant and banquet event space. Kaine was part of the leadership team responsible for leading 100 team members in the marketing, daily restaurant operations, hiring, guest service, and revenue & expense management for the restaurant.

Giovanni Falconi is the St. Somewhere Spa Director at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Giovanni Joined Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort as Spa Director in September 2019. Gio is responsible for the daily oversight of St Somewhere Spa, an 11,000 sq foot facility with 11 spa treatment rooms, a fitness center, a salon, and wet facilities such as a steam room and co-ed jacuzzi. With his seventeen years of spa experience, Giovanni spent seven years working on a corporate level with Trilogy Spa Holdings.

Michelle and her family spent a couple of days at the Margarittaville Hollywood Beach Resort and had a blast! On the show, she talks to the team that makes the resort a perfect spot for family getaways, friend reunions, and basically any reason you have to celebrate and get together!

Jennifer Strum, the Director of Marketing. For the past three years, she has been the Director of Marketing at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, where she manages the marketing strategy for the highly activated 369-room oceanfront resort, including eight food & beverage outlets, 30,000 sf of meeting space, spa, and active recreation and live entertainment schedule. Before returning to her hotel roots, she was the Sr. Director of Business Development & Arena Promotions at AmericanAirlines Arena for over 17 years, where she successfully booked and marketed the arena, supporting concerts, sporting events, family shows, and special events.

Kaine Owens is the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Kaine has been the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood since January 2022. He brings his extensive dining expertise from Boatyard Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, where he served as the Assistant General Manager of the 350-seat restaurant and banquet event space. Kaine was part of the leadership team responsible for leading 100 team members in the marketing, daily restaurant operations, hiring, guest service, and revenue & expense management for the restaurant.

Giovanni Falconi is the St. Somewhere Spa Director at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Giovanni Joined Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort as Spa Director in September 2019. Gio is responsible for the daily oversight of St Somewhere Spa, an 11,000 sq foot facility with 11 spa treatment rooms, a fitness center, a salon, and wet facilities such as a steam room and co-ed jacuzzi. With his seventeen years of spa experience, Giovanni spent seven years working on a corporate level with Trilogy Spa Holdings.

Michelle and her family spent a couple of days at the Margarittaville Hollywood Beach Resort and had a blast! On the show, she talks to the team that makes the resort a perfect spot for family getaways, friend reunions, and basically any reason you have to celebrate and get together!

Jennifer Strum, the Director of Marketing. For the past three years, she has been the Director of Marketing at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, where she manages the marketing strategy for the highly activated 369-room oceanfront resort, including eight food & beverage outlets, 30,000 sf of meeting space, spa, and active recreation and live entertainment schedule. Before returning to her hotel roots, she was the Sr. Director of Business Development & Arena Promotions at AmericanAirlines Arena for over 17 years, where she successfully booked and marketed the arena, supporting concerts, sporting events, family shows, and special events.

Kaine Owens is the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Kaine has been the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood since January 2022. He brings his extensive dining expertise from Boatyard Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, where he served as the Assistant General Manager of the 350-seat restaurant and banquet event space. Kaine was part of the leadership team responsible for leading 100 team members in the marketing, daily restaurant operations, hiring, guest service, and revenue & expense management for the restaurant.

Giovanni Falconi is the St. Somewhere Spa Director at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Giovanni Joined Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort as Spa Director in September 2019. Gio is responsible for the daily oversight of St Somewhere Spa, an 11,000 sq foot facility with 11 spa treatment rooms, a fitness center, a salon, and wet facilities such as a steam room and co-ed jacuzzi. With his seventeen years of spa experience, Giovanni spent seven years working on a corporate level with Trilogy Spa Holdings.

Michelle and her family spent a couple of days at the Margarittaville Hollywood Beach Resort and had a blast! On the show, she talks to the team that makes the resort a perfect spot for family getaways, friend reunions, and basically any reason you have to celebrate and get together!

Jennifer Strum, the Director of Marketing. For the past three years, she has been the Director of Marketing at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, where she manages the marketing strategy for the highly activated 369-room oceanfront resort, including eight food & beverage outlets, 30,000 sf of meeting space, spa, and active recreation and live entertainment schedule. Before returning to her hotel roots, she was the Sr. Director of Business Development & Arena Promotions at AmericanAirlines Arena for over 17 years, where she successfully booked and marketed the arena, supporting concerts, sporting events, family shows, and special events.

Kaine Owens is the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Kaine has been the General Manager of JWB Prime Steak and Seafood since January 2022. He brings his extensive dining expertise from Boatyard Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, where he served as the Assistant General Manager of the 350-seat restaurant and banquet event space. Kaine was part of the leadership team responsible for leading 100 team members in the marketing, daily restaurant operations, hiring, guest service, and revenue & expense management for the restaurant.

Giovanni Falconi is the St. Somewhere Spa Director at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Giovanni Joined Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort as Spa Director in September 2019. Gio is responsible for the daily oversight of St Somewhere Spa, an 11,000 sq foot facility with 11 spa treatment rooms, a fitness center, a salon, and wet facilities such as a steam room and co-ed jacuzzi. With his seventeen years of spa experience, Giovanni spent seven years working on a corporate level with Trilogy Spa Holdings.

Ellacor is a new technology called fractional micro-coring and is a non-surgical solution for mid-to-lower face wrinkles and excess skin. Dr. Michael Cameron, a board-certified dermatologist with a private practice on the upper west side of Manhattan and an assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai Health System, has one of the few devices commercially available in New York City. Ellacor is an option for patient who want to avoid surgery but address jowels or your heavy lower face. He talks with Michelle about this and how it compares to other cosmetic options.

It’s hard to believe but back-to-school season is already upon us and now is the perfect time to equip your kids with everything they need to take on the new school year. Justine Santaniello, Lifestyle & Parenting Expert, helps alleviate the stress that comes with back-to-school prep and share ways that parents can set their kids up for success at the start of the new school year. Justine will also provide tips on preparing fun lunch and snack ideas, time saving hacks, how to stay organized, and more!

Diggerland USA is the only construction theme & water park in the US. Families can drive, ride & operate real machines in a safe, clean and fun gated theme park. During the summer months, guests can splash, soak and slide at The Water Main water park, nestled inside the theme park and included in admission. Children over 36” tall can enjoy most rides in the park with an accompanying adult. Along with over 40+ rides and attractions, the park also offers a full-service arcade, cafes, gift shop with unique merchandise, eating pavilions, cabana rentals and more.
The park was started in 2014 by brothers, Ilya and Yan Girlya, who had previously been in the construction industry and wanted to find a way for families to enjoy construction machines and increase awareness in the general field. Michelle talks with Ilya about how unique this park is and what a blast it was for her family!

Dr. Mothaffar F. Rimawi is a Professor of Medicine, co-Leader of the Breast Cancer Research Program, and Executive Medical Director of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC) at Baylor College of Medicine. Metastatic breast cancer (mBC) is the most serious form of the disease and occurs when the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.1 mBC has no cure and takes a life in the United States approximately every 12 minutes, creating an urgent need for treatment proven to extend life while maintaining quality of life.

Despite remaining gaps, there have been important advancements in treatment for patients with hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 negative (HR+/HER2-) mBC. For example, KISQALI® (ribociclib), a prescription medicine indicated for HR+/HER2- mBC in combination with endocrine therapy (ET), has consistently demonstrated across three phase III clinical trials a significant benefit in overall survival (OS) – the length of time that patients diagnosed with mBC continue to be alive – while preserving or improving quality of life.

Tammy Pahel is a transformative and strategic Spa, Wellness, Fitness and Retail Executive with 30 years of leadership experience. She has a demonstrated history of shaping high performing cultures for several luxury and global wellness brands. She talks to Michelle about all of the wellness and spa offerings at the beautiful Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.

Living with a chronic illness can be incredibly challenging. But for Rosie White, an upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup commentator and former professional soccer player, she is doing what she can to not let it get in the way of her success. White was diagnosed with a type of inflammatory bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis (UC).2 The immune-mediated disease causes inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine, affecting the colon and rectum.2 UC is a chronic, lifelong condition that can be diagnosed at any age, but usually occurs between the ages of 15 and 30.3 In the U.S., it is estimated that about 600,000-900,000 people have been diagnosed with UC.1

Rosie White and Professor Bincy P. Abraham, M.D., a Texas-based gastroenterologist, are teaming up with Bristol Myers Squibb for its Supporting You With UC campaign, which will provide UC patients with a collection of practical resources, encourage them to speak openly about their symptoms and advocate for themselves to help better manage their disease.

Michelle and her family took a road trip to Westchester County, New York. This wonderful region north of NYC is a perfect place for so many family friendly activities, great places to stay and delicious restaurants.

Michelle talks with Natash Caputo, Westchester County Director of Tourism and Film. She is a consultative marketing and branding leader with a record of success across traditional and digital marketing channels. She talks about all of the wonder offerings this summer and into the fall and winter with Westchester County.


Everyone is feeling the strain of higher inflation and interest rates, lower tax refunds and an uncertain economic outlook --- leaving consumers looking for additional value when they shop. And Walgreens is doing just that with myW Days, a weeklong shopping event where the healthcare retailer is offering myWalgreens members the highest Walgreens Cash rewards earnings opportunities to date.
Walgreens is one of the only retailers giving shoppers accelerated reward opportunities, putting cash rewards in consumers’ wallets for future spending. The myW Days event is coming July 23 through July 29 and myWalgreens members can earn unprecedented bonus offers, personalized deals and Walgreens Cash rewards across the entire store. Dave Cooper, Walgreens Regional Vice President, discusses more details about the weeklong shopping event, specifics on ‘myW Days’ deals and rewards offers, and can explain to listeners the benefits of being a myWalgreens member, including how they can join the program for free.

Marking a significant advance in infant safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given De Novo approval to Happiest Baby’s SNOO Smart Sleeper. This is the first time the FDA has given De Novo approval to a product designed to keep sleeping babies safely positioned on the back. Babies who are positioned to sleep on the back are at a lower risk of SIDS. Amy Schumer, Tia Mowry, Ashton Kutcher, Gigi Hadid, Serena Williams, and Kate Hudson are just a few who have used and praised the SNOO Smart Sleeper. Michelle speaks with Dr. Harvey Karp about how to calm your baby and the great benefits of the SNOO.

Lorraine Martin is the President and CEO of the National Safety Council. June was National Safety Month, and with the summer upon us, it’s a good time to talk about what risks we face this time of year. During the next few months, safety issues to pay attention to include: heat-related illness, traffic crashes, overdoses and more. Whether you’re at work, on the road, at home or anywhere in between, it’s important to stay educated on how to identify and prevent risks to your health and wellbeing.

As New York City’s premier learn-to-swim school for the last 20 years, Imagine Swimming is committed to instilling a love of the water for life. Safety, of course, comes first, but at Imagine it’s not just about surviving in water, it’s about thriving in it. It’s about fostering a lifelong passion for swimming. They offer lessons for all ages: infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adults. They also have a competitive swim team, a synchronized swimming team, and offer lap swim and more.

Professional Racecar Driver Sabré Cook Joins Forces with PenFed to Help Others Pave a Road Toward Financial Success. The 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup North America Series is one of the preeminent one-make racing series in the world. Drivers go head-to-head in the exact same car and compete at the most iconic motorsport venues across North America. Sabré Cook is the first female driver to compete in the series and is making history as one half of the first female driver and female-owned team pairing to race in Porsche Carrera Cup North America.As a young trailblazer at the top of her game, Sabré has partnered with PenFed Credit Union to create awareness on driving toward financial success. As part of this partnership, PenFed is the Official Credit Union of Sabré Cook Racing and the #37 Porsche Carrera 911 GT3 Cup Car.On June 26, Sabré Cook will be available to discuss her personal career and financial journey, share details on the partnership and how credit unions can help individuals as they navigate their financial journeys.For more information, please visit https://sabrecookracing.com/