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Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlShowers of Laughter with Funny Friend GabWe 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...2025-04-031h 02Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlMay the Month of Five Thursdays Keep GivingThis 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...2025-03-0129 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlChristine's Traveling Life's Highway with Her Own MapSociety'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...2025-02-271h 04Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlThe Heart Health Conversation's Still BeatingHeart 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...2025-02-2038 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlDee Says to Trust Your Gut when it Comes to Your HeartWhen 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...2025-02-1340 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlEmily Talks about Budgeting Goals, Planning for Pet Care & MoreThis 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...2025-02-061h 18Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlPart Deux of Chatting with Gab: 70s Nostalgia & MoreWelcome 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...2025-01-3041 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlFirst 'Gab' of the New Year: We're Talking Health and MoreBy 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...2025-01-231h 12Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlAfter the Dark in Her Life, Thea's Bringing Light by Daring to WonderMy 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...2025-01-1653 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlHoliday Gabbing 2.0
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 grat...2024-12-191h 11Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlDecember Minisode: Keep Holiday Food Prep Less StressedI 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...2024-12-1211 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlDecember Minisode: Music is my MuseHappy 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...2024-12-0524 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlJeannine's Talking 'Bout Gratitude, Gratuitous Consumerism and Gritty WomenMy 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...2024-11-281h 23Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlEncore Of: An American in Canada EhHave 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...2024-11-2159 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlGab Is Moving Forward with PositivityWhenever 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 th...2024-11-141h 17Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlJoAnna Talks about Effects of Mental Illness on Veterans' FamiliesEach 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 se...2024-11-071h 03Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlWe're Letting the Cards Do the TalkingTarot 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...2024-10-3142 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlMelisse Opens Up about her Experience in MaestraParis 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...2024-10-241h 04Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlLisa Explores What Murals Mean to the CommunityArt 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...2024-10-1042 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlEmily Talks about Different Budgeting ScenariosMother. 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...2024-10-0341 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlShirah's Literally Dreaming of Ways to Keep People SafeI'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...2024-09-2636 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlJulie Esty Brings People Back to LifeI 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...2024-09-1950 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlAlyse Takes An Integrative Approach to Mental HealthUnfortunately, 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...2024-09-1258 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlChatting with Maestra Director Maggie ContrerasA 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...2024-09-0550 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlFWG Birthday ContestHey 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...2024-09-0305 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlGab Talks about Evil and Her Recent TripWith 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...2024-08-291h 04Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlLeah Is Helping H.S. Students Navigate LifeWhen 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 you...2024-08-2245 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlMelisse Is Conducting Her Dream LifeThis 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...2024-08-1540 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlMichele Polito Is Living the Sweet LifeWhen 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...2024-08-0841 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlTalking Sustainable Art with TheresaWelcome 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...2024-08-0139 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlJust Jeannine July- Exercising the MindThis 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...2024-07-2544 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlJust Jeannine July- Highlights from the WeekSummer 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...2024-07-1837 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlJust Jeannine July - Talking Connection, Mindful Spending & MoreJust 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...2024-07-1133 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlJust Jeannine July - My PatriotismWith 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...2024-07-0424 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlMaria Helps Businesses Redefine SuccessChange is not easy. That's an understatement I suppose.
But Maria Conigliaro is brave enough to take on the challenge of helping facilitate change in others. She supports seasoned business owners and entrepreneurs as a neuro coach leading the 'Inspired Success Coaching Program.'
To learn more and schedule a free call to see if you're ready to make changes with Maria's help, visit her site.
This podcast is sponsored by Budget through Life offering one-on-one personal finance coaching and group classes to help you budget through your life. Follow on Facebook, Instagram...2024-06-2042 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlDr. Katie Talks about Innovations at Johnson CollegeOver the past nearly two years since I last spoke on air to Dr. Katie Leonard so much has changed on the campus of Johnson College. Dr. Katie has a new office, but that's not the biggest highlight of this conversation. It is the newly constructed, innovative building where she sits that is a big deal...not just because of the building's features, but because of one donor's incredible love for his alma mater and desire to help make it great!
Listen to our conversation to hear about the latest developments at the college that continues to...2024-06-1336 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlFinding Balance Is Good for BusinessWhen I think of a yoga class, I picture calmness in a room that's perhaps dimly lit with an instructor speaking in a soothing voice to provide peace to participants in attendance. But that's not how every yoga class looks, and tranquility aside, a yoga studio is a business just like any other; it must be profitable. Whether budgets, marketing data and profit seem to fit this Zen picture or not, that's business.
My guest this week Chelsea Manganaro has successfully tapped into the best parts of herself to become a thriving entrepreneur in Northeast PA with two locations of...2024-06-0643 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlI've Uncorked and My Glass Is FullAs I celebrate three years producing content for this podcast, Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, my wine glass and heart are full.
With over 100 episodes to listen to, there have been nearly 5,000 total plays over the course of three years. Wow. That's a lot of listens and a lot of people who have been affected by the many fabulous women (primarily) who have been guests on my show.
On this week's episode, I share some thoughts on what this show means to me and a couple struggles I've faced this week.
I also...2024-05-3043 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlH-O-me Sweet OAs we celebrate the three-year anniversary of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl this month, it seemed only fitting to have my dear friend and first full-length podcast episode guest Oliver as my guest this week.
This week's episode is a colloquial one in which Ollie and I recap the week I spent visiting him and his hubby Jim in North Carolina. We chat about wine, WOE (World Oddities Expo), whacking some clowns and more.
Tune in for some unofficial travel tips for your next visit to the Raleigh Durham area. And take a mini vacation...2024-05-231h 16Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlCoach T Macc Advises Us to Take the ShotMany of us Gen X women were not nurtured or strongly encouraged as girls to break through the glass ceiling or demand a seat at the table. Yet many of us are doing just that and want to do as much as we can to make it easier for the young women who follow.
My guest this week is Tara Macciocco, a woman who is poised to instill confidence in young women (and young men) as a college basketball coach and instructor.
Tune in for this conversation on the growing popularity of women's sports, due...2024-05-1648 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlGabbing about Comedy, Therapy & ColonoscopiesDo you like conversations about downstairs diseases, middle-aged women wearing dresses to air themselves out, and colonoscopies? No? That's alright.
Those topics are just parts of our overall fantastic conversation. And as we also discuss, it is healthy and healing to remember that we are all made up of parts. One part might be hurt or anger or disgust or something we're not proud of, but it does not define who we are. It is just one part. And that is something my serial guest Gab Bonesso has learned from her therapist. It's an idea that I...2024-04-2555 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlFinancial Literacy Month: Understanding Economic AbuseApril is Financial Literacy Month and there are so many areas to delve into but this week we'll be addressing financial or economic abuse and exploitation of the elderly.
My guest and podcast sponsor Emily Hickox of Budget Through Life shares valuable information and reminds us of the importance of getting involved with and understanding finances in our household and learning about our credit so we can have control over our personal finances. We talk specifically about forms of financial abuse in relationships and about exploitation of the elderly that is rampant in the form of many...2024-04-1151 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlSay Hello to My Friend in Humor: Gab Bonesso“Humor was another of the soul's weapons in the fight for self-preservation.”
These are the words of Viktor Frankl, psychologist, Nazi concentration camp survivor and author of "Man's Search for Meaning."
Whenever I spill coffee on myself, run late after being stuck in traffic, forget to make a bill payment, etc. I try my best to think of him (after cursing a bit) and look for the humor in my situation. If he could find it, I sure can!
This week I talk with my friend and serial guest Gab Bone...2024-03-281h 09Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlFollowing the Blueprint to Menopausal WellnessTossing and turning. Sheets soaked wet with sweat. Pants suddenly tighter thanks to belly fat. Moods swinging like a pendulum. Hormones take charge during perimenopause and many years that follow.
Well it's time to show those hormones who's boss by taking control of our own bodies and making choices that are right for where we are in life.
My guest this week is Adrien Cotton who is going to help us make sense of this topic that is not talked about enough, nor fully understood.
Since founding her wellness enterprise, Adrien leveraged her...2024-03-2154 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlShe Had A Change of HeartChange doesn't come easy for any of us. But it is often necessary to make our lives better.
Lynn Dzielak was a nurse making life healthier for others when she realized the choices she had been making for herself were not very healthy. Then she started making changes that have led to a whole new, healthier lifestyle.
Lynn is now a certified massage therapist, runner, running coach and trainer who is about to add plant-based restaurant owner to that list of roles.
Tune in to hear about Lynn's transformation and follow Now and...2024-03-1457 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlShe'll Fight to Protect Your Mom As She Does Her OwnIf your elderly parent is scammed by a contractor or fraudulent institution posing as a credible business who do you think fights for them? If you're being discriminated against by... who do you think fights for you? State Attorney General fights injustice to protect citizens.
And this week's guest is fueled to take on the fight to protect anyone and everyone who will ever be in a vulnerable position...if only Pennsylvanians give her the chance. My guest Keir Bradford-Grey is one of a handful Democratic candidates running for Pennsylvania Attorney General.
Did you like...2024-03-0736 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlShe's Planting the Seeds for HealingYou can't kill a succulent. People have told me that. They would turn out to be wrong because I have indeed killed succulents...many! And I know that I'm not the only one. I have simply loved them too much. I guess one could say I drowned them with love (aka water). But that has not stopped me from growing my interest in plants and gardening. And nothing should stop you from growing plants or nurturing any interest or passion you might have.
My guest this week is Collie Turner, the founder of Heroic Gardens, an organization...2024-02-291h 02Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlLisa Talks About Lisa Joins A CultHave you ever felt lost? I think we all have at one point or another and many of us might experience a moment or few each day in which we're not sure about the direction we're going in. But I imagine it takes a deep feeling of loss to join a group of people you believe offer you the right answers, perhaps purpose and direction. One might call that group a cult. Or not.
This week my guest Lisa VanArsdale shares a bit about how she defines a cult and more importantly, she tells...2024-02-2244 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlRealizing True Joy IS WealthWhat is your money story? Have you ever stopped to think about that, or what that even is?
How did your parents talk about money when you were growing up? How have you handled money throughout your lifetime? Money intersects with so many other facets of our lives that it is important to talk about it and remove any guilt, shame or fear.
My guest this week, Megan Alpert, who is the founder of Joy World Wealth Partners, uses a holistic approach to help women understand their money story and to change...2024-02-1543 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlThe Beginning of A Love StoryMany of us enjoy a good RomCom. I think of it like one of my favorite snacks, a Reese's cup. Only in this case it's "you've got your romance in my comedy; I've got my comedy in your romance."
I've been working on a ladies' night of Rom and Com for women here in Northeast PA for over a year but because of various bad timing and other circumstances, the event has been cancelled three times. Most recently the event was slated to take place in February but LBC Distillery had to close its tasting room rather...2024-02-1420 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlPA Senator Brown Sees No Place for DivisivenessEvery American should be able to talk respectively and kindly to one another, regardless of their politics. That doesn't seem to be the case these days, sadly; our country is more divided than ever.
This week I talk with PA State Sen. Rosemary Brown, who happens to be a Republican, about her political career, some things she's working on, and how she believes we can come together.
Senator Rosemary M. Brown was elected to the Senate of Pennsylvania in November of 2022 after serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six terms. Brown represents the 40...2024-02-0155 minUncorked with Funny Wine Girl2023 Continuation: Are You Sure You Have the Right House?Last year Funny Wine Girl Jeannine Luby wrote and recorded the original story "Are You Sure You Have the Right House?" The story left off with blood on Catherine's hands and art that she had no recollection of doing.
This year Jeannine picks up that story and takes Catherine (and listeners) on a little journey through time in the hopes of finding answers. But Catherine seems to be plagued by more questions...and more blood.
Enjoy this murder mystery with hints of dark humor and tune in Thursday as Jeannine returns to her regular format...2023-10-3138 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlEncore Presentation: Are You Sure You Have the Right House?We've all had mail delivered to us that was not our, but usually it's pretty obvious by the name on the label. In Catherine's case, the package that was delivered to her house had her name and address on it, but the contents were nothing she ordered and it was no gift. So why were these items delivered to her? And how would they color her life?
Tune in to hear an encore presentation of the 2022 original mystery story "Are you sure you have the right house?" written by FWG Jeannine Luby.
Jeannine will continue...2023-10-2637 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlMargaret Helps Women Be Prepared, Not Paranoid about Safety
It's that time of year. The nights and mornings get cooler and many folks start clamoring for pumpkin spice everything. And...it's time to head back to school for many.
For young women headed off to college, this is a time not to be paranoid, but it is a time to be prepared to ensure your personal safety. The time frame from August through about Thanksgiving is known as "the red zone," a period of time when students on campus are most vulnerable to sexual assault.
My guest this week, Margaret Pizer of Tsunami Self-Defense, talks with...2023-08-2442 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlShe's Helping Promote Pride in DisabilityHave you ever arrived at a business, a party or an event and not been able to gain access to the entrance? Have you ever had someone judge you for the way you process information, think or handle certain tasks?
This week my guest is Vicki Landers, Founder and Executive Director of Disability Pride PA. We're talking about the importance of acceptance, accessibility, understanding, and equality for people with seen and unseen disabilities.
Be sure to check out the Disability Pride website for valuable information on resources and exciting upcoming events like the one on...2023-07-2051 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlGet the Frayed Frock Outta Here...Give Women Your BestClose your eyes. Imagine waking up tomorrow with no car, no clothes, no money and no family members to call. How does that feel?
You and I probably can't come close to knowing-- unless we actually go through it--what it's like, but many women who've just been released from prison know that exact reality. Imagine being a single mother trying to get to work but you don't have money to put gas in your car because you spent the last of your money on asthma medication for your daughter and on rent.
While it's sad...2023-04-061h 04Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlJenna Is Making Points Where They CountThis week's guest, Jenna Urban, has held many positions in life and she continues to diversify. A longtime teacher, coach, and mom, Jenna has experience as a blogger/influencer, technology instructor, podcaster and has recently added entrepreneur to her list as the owner of LMJ Sheds.
Tune in for this conversation as Jenna tells Funny Wine Girl Jeannine Luby why she left teaching and has pared down her coaching to just one team. We talk about what it was like for Jenna as an all-star athlete, the challenges of coaching young men and the lessons she's trying...2023-03-2349 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlNEPA Has A History of Strong Women that Carries OnJoining me (Jeannine Luby) this week on my podcast, is my favorite historian/crocheter/ukulele player and all-around cool chick Julie Esty. She shares snippets of stories about women of yesteryear from NEPA who illustrated great strength and independence; we also talk about some fabulous local women of today and our shared belief that we are stronger together. Let's support one another. Share what we know. Extend a hand to help other women up. We ARE stronger together.
You might recognize Julie's name because she is a serial guest on this podcast and she was the subject...2023-03-1646 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlWishing you the ha ha happiest of holidays!Giving my voice a break this week and keeping it brief --can you imagine that?!
But I shall return next week with a full episode of December Discourse with my pal Oliver Ord. We will talk about highlights from our lives in 2022 and goals we have set for 2023.
Wishing you happiness and good health over the holiday season and beyond!
Check out Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook to see my live video with the Lubys (my parents: Joe and Carol, who are a hoot), along with holiday drink recipes and follow Funny Wi...2022-12-2204 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlThere Can't Be Too Many Cooks Making Community BrothGratitude is a healthy and important attitude to have throughout the year but naturally we focus on it more during this season...at Thanksgiving.
The saying may be that: Too many cooks spoil the broth, but when it comes to making lifesaving changes within a community, the more people involved the better. In this week's episode, I share a few things that I am grateful for and my guest Rebecca Seman talks about her lifelong interest in wanting to ensure that people are properly nourished. After her own experience being food insecure, she is grateful to be in...2022-11-2344 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlAre you sure you have the right house?Catherine loved receiving packages from Amazon. Few other things in life, except maybe wine, put such a glimmer in her eyes. But one late Monday afternoon in October Catherine received a delivery that she was starting to regret opening.
This is part one of a two-part original story by Funny Wine Girl Jeannine Luby. In the spirit of the spooky season, I wanted to have some scary good fun with you. I hope you enjoy and tune in for a special episode being released on Halloween for the conclusion of this story.
Enjoy Halloween weekend safe...2022-10-2717 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlJust a shard of the story to come.Funny Wine Girl Jeannine isn't always funny. In fact, she's rather dark, quite a bit. She may like her wines on the lighter side, but that's not how she likes all of her stories to be. Here's a teaser of a spooky story Jeannine had written especially for podcast listeners. She will share the full story on October 27. Hope you'll tune in to learn what happens to Catherine! 2022-10-1801 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlLeave the Stereotype, Take the CannoliContinuing on the topic of local history in northeastern Pennsylvania, my guest this week is writer, historian and passionate Italian American Stephanie Longo. We talk about her family connection to Guardia Lombardi, unsavory stereotypes about Italians, and how Stephanie and others in Lackawanna County can celebrate Italian American Heritage Month in October.
Check out the podcast Stephanie talks about this week at: https://italianamericanpodcast.com/ and to learn more about Stephanie, her heritage and her writing, visit http://www.stephanielongo.net/. Finally, to ask Stephanie questions or engage her more about Italian culture, email her at: StephanieALongo@gma...2022-09-2951 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlThe Dearly Departed Have Stories to ShareA chill is in the air. Leaves are beginning to fall. And it's almost time to head to the cemetery to hear stories from the graves of some pretty colorful people from Lackawanna County. Join me this week as I talk with repeat guest Julie Esty, an NEPA historian, actor, and all-around colorful gal who leads her group of fantastic actors, the Dearly Departed Players, in the annual Dunmore Cemetery Tour. This free tour and theatrical performance takes place in the Dunmore, PA cemetery on Sundays October 2 and 9. And don't miss the documentary about the Dunmore Cemetery by local fil...2022-09-2247 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlFeeling Just Ducky with the Dynamic and Gracious GabIt's hard to summarize my podcast conversations with Gab Bonesso because they are so vivid and cover so many topics of life. In this week's episode, Gab and I share childhood memories of birthdays; we talk about her upcoming comedy album and mental health advocacy presentations, what triggers her and the importance of exercise that we share for our mental well-being.
Follow Gab Bonesso on all the socials like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube Instagram and check her out at https://gabbonesso.com/.
Remember that if you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, share and write a review...2022-09-151h 40Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlBirthday Wish: That I'm Still Laughing & Acting Goofy at 85I'm just days away from my 51st birthday on September 3. So of course I'm reflecting, celebrating an having more than a couple laughs (and wine glasses) with my dear friend (and frequent podcast guest) Oliver Ord (Ollie). If you like sitting at a little coffee house and catching snippets of conversation from people at nearby tables, I think you'll enjoy this week's podcast. Ollie and I are having a casual conversation about birthdays, aging, one of our favorite shows: BBC Ghosts and about the importance of being playful and goofy to let off steam and beat stress.
Let...2022-09-011h 12Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlBuilding a Foundation for InnovationAs a kid, I always associated August with the end of summer and back-to-school time. I would get excited about shopping for school shoes and supplies like notebooks and Trapper Keepers--in large part because I attended Catholic School and wore a uniform so my biggest wardrobe choices were what color oxford shirt and knee socks to wear. So it's only fitting that I schedule guests for the month of August who are associated with education.
I am pleased and privileged to bring you this week's conversation with Dr. Katie Leonard, president of Johnson College (https://johnson.edu...2022-08-0437 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlEmpowerment on the PoleAfter a short summer hiatus, Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl is back with two fabulous femme guests! Anjanatte and Shyla are two of the four owners of High Priestess Pole Studio in downtown Scranton.
These women are helping other women tap into parts of themselves like sexiness, confidence, strength, power and much more through pole fitness--something that has been in the Scranton area for a handful of years but is still not a household name and still, unfortunately, is misunderstood by many. My hope is that after hearing Anjannette and Shyla, listeners will have a better understanding of Pole...2022-07-2859 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlLet's Clear The AirAs the summer is really heating up, I'm trying to keep my cool...literally and figuratively! In this minisode I'm happy to share what's coming up in the weeks ahead when full episodes return. I share the details of my one-year anniversary contest "Show Us Your 'Mug' and You Could Win a Mug." And, I give a recap of my trip to Bethel Woods this week to see a concert. In case you're wondering, no I did not stay for the encore. Beating the traffic was more important to me and my friends--that's where we're at in life :-)...2022-07-2113 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlExpletives were coming out of this mug!I'm amid a three-week break from airing full podcast episodes but I can't help myself. I just have to record some thoughts to share with you. What can I say? I love to communicate. Okay, okay. I overcommunicate, but at least I am aware of it, right?!
In this week's check-in, I share moments from my life involving expletives flying--this time on stage rather than in my car or at my laptop--out of my mouth, the power of connecting with people to lift my mood, and news about a contest you can enter to win some cool "U...2022-07-1414 min
Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlFinding Inspiration Internationally: The Life & Times of a WriterCiao bellas! This week my guest is friend, author and editorial client Tina Gallagher. Tina took a breather in between traveling internationally to talk about her recent trip to Tuscany and how it provided her with an opportunity to be inspired by other writers and the beautiful sunsets. Before jetting off to her next writers' gathering in London, Tina shared what spicy stories we can expect from her next book series that will kick off by the end of the summer. And...the series is based in Scranton!
If you like to travel, you'll enjoy this episode. If...2022-06-3043 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlTips to Have a No-Bummer SummerDuring the month of June on my podcast, I've been talking about fun summertime memories and things to do here in Northeastern PA and Scranton in particular. One of my favorite pastimes is to kayak at the Lackawanna State Park but I love the State Park for walking, hiking and running as well (in all seasons).
We try to pack a lot of fun in the summertime when the weather is warm, but it's important that we're prepared for outdoor activities so that we stay safe and can keep having fun. Or, as my guest says, "have n...2022-06-231h 02Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlHistorically Speaking...our region is rich.Last week I talked about my memories of summertime favorites like going to church picnics, going for ice cream in my PJs and my trips to our local drive-in, The Circle Drive-In Theater. This week we're picking up on the outdoor movie theme and broadening to a variety of things you can do to appreciate the Scranton area and entire county.
My guest this week is Mary Ann Savakinus, executive director of the Lackawanna Historical Society. This conversation was extremely enjoyable to me because we highlighted the many gems in the Scranton area that make our region r...2022-06-1639 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlSummer Fun'n, Had Me A Blast!What are some of your favorite childhood memories from summertime? Do they include trips to your local drive-in theater? Fishing at the lake? Playing games at church picnics or county fairs?
This week on Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, I am sans guest. I'm sharing some of my memories from summertime and offering ideas of ways you can unplug and have fun in Northeast PA. If you like drive-in theaters, you'll want to tune in for at least the first half of this episode.
And fun drinking game alert: drink wine every time I say th...2022-06-0945 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlRaising the roof with fun for funds!Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to many gems. We have incredible architecture, beautiful parks and trails, numerous attractions and activities and amazing people who give of themselves to make this region a great place to live. You'll get to meet some of those people on my podcast this week as we talk about the upcoming NEPA Gives Day on June 3 and The Ritz Foundation--a nonprofit focused on community outreach, preservation of the iconic Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton and supporting theater through scholarships.
My fellow Ritz Foundation board members: Mary, Karl and Nina, join me to talk about al...2022-06-0236 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlNext Stop, HappinessAs we come to the end of the month of May, I am finishing this series about "growth" with a young woman who I have seen grow from a shy student to a poised young professional navigating her way through New York City.
Meet Megan Esty, a graduate of the University of Scranton who has played every role on both sides of the theater curtain and after working very hard, she has sized up the job of her dreams and seems to have found the perfect fit.
Megan talks about the choices she has made si...2022-05-2650 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlCelebrating One Year of UncorkingWow! It's been one year since I began this podcast, Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, and I'm so excited, that I'm a bit tipsy. My dear friend and first podcast episode guest Oliver, turns the tables on me to ask me the questions this time. We talk about why I started the podcast and so much more (as usual).
The wine may have affected my answers a bit, but please know that it's been an honor and privilege to share this content with you over the past year. I look forward to having guests uncork in the year...2022-05-251h 03Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlGrowth Stems from YouThis week on Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl we're sprouting more great conversation on the topic of growth with my guest Donna Nelson, Holistic Empowerment Coach. At times I felt like Donna was a sister from another mister because we connected on some similar ideas and experiences about learning who we are and growing away from values that were not our own but created a sense of duty from familial or societal expectations.
Donna offers us some great tips on where to begin if we're feeling overwhelmed and stressed out (and who isn't), beginning with finding clarity in...2022-05-1953 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlGrowing More Nourishment of Plants, People, & CommunitySo Mother Nature did not cooperate with the organizers of the SouthSide Farmers Market in Scranton for their big outdoor opening of the market on May 7th. Due to the rain, a number of vendors were unable to attend; the band did not play and the giveaways and raffles were put on hold. Because of that delay, I am replaying last week's podcast episode to get you amped up for this Saturday, May 14th when the big opening of the market will take place. Let the band play and the special festivities take place. I've even added a new intr...2022-05-1251 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlNourish plants, people, and your community!As the temperatures turn warmer and the flurries fly away for the season, we're ready here in Northeastern PA (specifically Scranton) for outdoor activities, including planting in our gardens. With the theme of "Growth" for my podcast during the month of May, this week, my guest Kristin Armstrong of Peaches Greens, talks about the inspiration behind her business and how plants nourish her mental health. We talk about the kick-off of the SouthSide Farmers Market transition to the outdoor space and how great the market is to bring the community together and give them an opportunity to shop, learn and...2022-05-0542 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlIt starts with serial killersI'm never sure how to describe this week's guest. Gab Bonesso. Wow. Where to begin! She's returning to the podcast because she's so much fun to talk to and because she has a lot to share about comedy, mental health and how she manages. As per her usual, she is bringing high energy right out of the gate.
We talk about everything from the popularity of murder shows and podcasts to the role that trauma plays in mental health and substance abuse to how Gab is breaking the mold when it comes to comedy shows and performance. ...2022-04-281h 06Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlShe's making her case for humor.What's in a name? That depends. This week my guest goes by many names depending on who her audience is. Elizabeth Marcon is a lawyer by day and a stand-up comedian by night who goes by the stage name of Eliz Howard. And you might see her performing in a band named The Verdict throughout the Lehigh Valley as well. They have a gig in pocket park in Allentown on the afternoon of May 7.
In addition to sharing humor, delivering closing arguments and carrying a tune, Elizabeth is also a mom of four young children. So if an...2022-04-2148 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlName that Ethnicity and Other InappropriatenessAs National Humor Month continues, so do the conversations with funny women I've met throughout the past several years. This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to the smart, funny and kind Roya Hamadani. I've enjoyed her comedy ever since she did a 5-minute spot at one of my ladies' comedy nights a handful of years ago at Mountain View Vineyard in the Poconos.
Roya talks about how she uses humor to address the topic of her ethnicity and how people view her and how she has addressed sexism and other "isms" running an open mi...2022-04-1454 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlBuilding Upon the Stage She Helped BuildIt's National Humor Month and I want you to have many opportunities to be informed about different kinds of humor and its power and to hear from the women who using humor in their lives to make others laugh but also to empower themselves!
This week my guest is Aliya Brown, a comedian in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, who got her start at an early age. She shares the story of her stand-up comedy timeline, what she finds funny and how she is using her time on stage--in person and online.
If you're a...2022-04-071h 09Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlLaughter and Humor Are No Joke: talking with 'O' friend who always makes me snort laugh.In this episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, I can't say that I have a "guest," because to me, he is and will always be like family. My dear friend Oliver (Ollie) Ord, who I have known since freshman year at Bishop Hannan High School, joins me for a partly serious but mostly fun and funny conversation about what makes us laugh. I had to get a bit nerdy, talking about research, because I want everyone to understand the difference between humor and laughter and how you can use their power in your life.
Be sure to...2022-03-311h 15Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlThree Trailblazers in One FamilyOn this week's episode, I talk with a brave woman who has been a role model for her two daughters who are now following in her footsteps to blaze a trail for others to follow.
Kate Quinn Miller and her teenage daughters Carly and Tori are volunteer firefighters in Clark's Summit, PA who are proudly carrying on a family tradition. Listen to hear how they feel serving as examples for other young women of what they can become, and how they manage a household full of firefighters (did I mention Kate's husband Jay is a firefighter too?)!2022-03-2432 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlPivoting Toward A Path That's Right for YouOn this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, I talk to Kristen Langan about a recent pivot in her life from the founder of healthy food business KiKi's Spreads to becoming a Reiki Practitioner. She shares her perspective on change and her father's words of wisdom "so what, who cares" that can help us all when we get too caught up in what other people will think of the choices we make.
Tune in to learn about Kristen's pivot and what she's doing now with Reiki, and hopefully walk away feeling inspired and energized about...2022-03-1046 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlFunny Wine Girl at the Finger LakesOn this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, I take on the roles of host and guest. This one goes out to all of the wine drinkers out there and the gals who like to do a fun weekend getaway to celebrate their friends.
I'm breaking down my weekend with two gal pals--Cristan and Cindy-- at the Finger Lakes to celebrate Fabulous 50. I celebrated myself in September and this was an early celebration of my friend Cristan who turns 50 on February 28.
Tune in to hear about our winter weekend hitting wineries around Seneca Lak...2022-02-2402 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlDesigning A Happy Life in ScrantonArchitect Michele Dempsey puts her heart into all of her projects, but the one with the most sentiment and meaning to her, is the house she designed for her parents in Northeast PA. Afterall, family is the reason she returned home to Scranton. And since returning, she has put her heart into many efforts to help ignite the Electric City, such as co-creating The Office Convention and Wrap Party, locating her business DxDempsey Architecture in the city and being a staunch advocate to promote the region and protect it.
Tune in to hear about Michele's design for a happy life!
A...2022-02-1751 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlCrime of Passion...or Fashion?!We may not be shaking hands or hugging as much these days, but love is still in the air and can be felt.
The Greek word Eros describes the passionate love felt between people who love one another in a romantic way and that is typically what Valentine's Day focuses on, but as we know, there are many kinds of love...of family, friends, community--WINE! I say, "let's celebrate all types of love as much and as often as we can!"
This week, my guest Julie Esty, a local historian in Scranton, PA, (where this podc...2022-02-1043 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlThe Scent of A Successful Entrepreneur Comprises Many NotesIn this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl my guest Danielle Fleming, entrepreneur/owner of Noteology, shares just some of the many pleasant notes that make up her aromatic life as a successful entrepreneur.
Not only does she talk about the psychology behind our connection to scents, she talks about how to help people who lost their sense of smell due to COVID and why sense of smell is so important to overall quality of life. She also shares how she was able to adapt and pivot during the pandemic to keep her business succeeding, a...2022-01-2747 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlShe nose how to live healthy and she's sharing with you!Christine Souza knows the equation to better health...along with many others since she has a degree in math...and she wants to share it with you. Christine discovered essential oils through a friend at her "day job" and she's not only been using them herself ever since, she's educating others on the health benefits as a Wellness Advocate for Do Terra Essential Oils and as a Certified Health Coach.
Lend us some of your time as we uncork a conversation about steps you can take--one at a time--to live healthier in 2022.
I hope you lea...2022-01-1344 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlThe Scorpion CardMichelle Morgan and I performed comedy improv together in Scranton for a number of years. We first met at the Comedy Dojo, under the illustrious Chris Barnes, and then we continued to perform together at private events on college campuses, conferences and other special events. We were often quite spirited when together (if you know what I mean). But that was more than 10 years ago. Today Michelle is across the country in Colorado so I do not get to see her for drinks and girl talk like we used to do. But, thanks to technology, we were able to connect via...2022-01-1116 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlChart your own course to a healthy new year!January is an interesting month--it can feel gray and bleak; we're often feeling low on energy after having just finished a busy season attempting to meet or exceed self-imposed expectations for the best holiday ever and we now feel the need to make resolutions to exercise more, drink less, eat healthier, organize our clutter...you name the resolution. Various sources show that the average American abandons their resolutions by about the third week of January. This all adds up to more stress and anxiety--something we don't need on top of the added stress the pandemic has led to over t...2022-01-0641 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlMy Minutes of Merry Musings: More face time, less screen time.During the month of December, Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl is on hiatus from full episodes. But I am happily sharing "My Minutes of Merry Musings."
This week I'm making a suggestion for myself and everyone to follow during the holiday season. Let's put the phone down and pick our heads up--to make more eye contact and engage with one another.
Be sure to check out full episodes of Uncorked With Funny Wine Girl to hear the amazing guests I spoke to in 2021. Learn and laugh from my conversations about topics such as plant-based eating, y...2021-12-0906 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlTurkey, Taters & Pie With A Side of KindnessIt's that time of year again. Time to gather with loved ones to eat and drink too much! Well, we don't have to do that. We could focus on the conversations and laughter with friends and family, but food and drink do become a big part of our gatherings.
This week I'm joined by dietitian and Clinical Coordinator for Dietetic Internships at Marywood, Micki Orlowsky...a woman who dishes out a heap of positivity and healthy servings of humor! She shares her approach to eating this time of year when we often have many opportunities to indulge.
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Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlWe've Got Spirits, Yes We Do!On this episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, Jeannine talks to Julie Esty, director of the Dearly Departed Players, organizer of the Dunmore Cemetery Tour, and all around fabulous female who crochets adorable creatures, tells vivid stories and fills a room with her laughter! Julie shares details about the upcoming cemetery tour, how she became so interested in local history and a special thing that happened one night in the cemetery. Fans of The Office will want to listen to hear about some spooky stories from The Electric City too.2021-09-2929 min
Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlSharing the Ingredients to Triple Layer SuccessIn this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, Jeannine welcomes Susan Thackara--a mother of two, high school teacher and entrepreneur who started her business during the pandemic. She serves up some interesting and inspiring perspective and encouragement for women of today and the future! Check out a video of our conversation (for a more personalized feel) on my Youtube Channel: Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl. 2021-08-1237 min
Uncorked with Funny Wine GirlIf you can smell me, back up: Jeannine's comedyLaughter connects us in a way that nothing else quite can.
We've all faced enough challenges and changes in 2020 and 2021 and we all could benefit from more laughter. It's like the fountain to quench our collective thirst. And I could not have been more delighted to be able to create and share in laughs at the recent Wine, Women and Wealth event sponsored by NET Credit Union on July 22, 2021 at Maiolatesi Wine Cellars.
While the audio could be a bit stronger (my apologies), in this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, you'll get to...2021-07-2922 minUncorked with Funny Wine GirlSome Like It Chilled- A Conversation with Oliver about Movies, over WineJeannine talks to her fabulous Madonna-loving lifelong friend and cinephile Oliver about his love of movies, the meaning they add to life and much more!2021-05-2855 min