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The Donna Drake Show

By: Donna Drake
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  • The Donna Drake Show: Live it Up! is a weekly, one hour show featuring uplifting interviews with celebrity entertainers, sports legends, top journalists, business moguls, authors, motivational speakers, medical professionals, health and wellness experts, beauty and fashion icons, chefs, non-profit groups and everyday heroes sharing their stories of triumph, inspiration and perseverance. Hosted and created by Donna Drake, an international award-winning creative artist, writer, producer, actor and influencer. Donna also has a broadcast television version of this content. Past celebrity guests include Jay Leno, Howie Mandell, Mel Brooks, Tony Bennett, Nelson DeMille, Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno, Michael Strahan, Martha Wash, Eric Roberts, Tom Selleck, DNCE, Jeff Gordon, Kellie Pickler and Henry Winkler. Companies profiled include Bellicon, Neograft, Yellow Leaf Hammocks, Weruva, BrakTub, LOTTE Hotels & Resorts, MAZARS.With a studio in New York, The Donna Drake Show has produced episodes from across the US, Europe and Japan.The winner of two Telly Awards, and honored by the United Nations for Global Citizenship, The Donna Drake Show seeks to educate, entertain and prove without a doubt that the power to improve our lives – and shape a better world– lives inside us all.
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Episodes
  • It Is Amazing What You Can Accomplish If You Do Not Care Who Gets The Cedit withJesse Valladares - # 128
    Jul 29 2024

    Donna attends the Tribeca Film Festival and attends the Group Therpy Premiere and talks to actor Graham Willoughby, producer Luke Kelly-Clyne, Actress London Hughes, Actress Atsuko Okatsuka, Executive Producer Neil Berkeley, producer Kevin Healey, Actor Gary Gukman, Producer Bryan Smiley and Actress Tig Notaro.

    Donna talks with George Pavlushkin, Realtor Owner of The Elite Group RE/Max Central and Kateryna Derevenskaya, Team Lead of The Elite Group In today’s real estate market, you need to work with a real estate professionals that you can trust. At RE/Max Central they pride themselves in their ability to make the process of purchasing and selling a home both enjoyable and memorable. Donna chats with Mary Ellen Sherlock, Childrens Book Author Mary Ellen Sherlock was born and raised on Long Island, New York with a loud, loving family of seven children and a gaggle of rescue dogs. As a child, she wrote adventures and plays which she cajoled her siblings into performing with her. During high school and college, she continued her hobby by writing children’s stories.

    Donna sits down and talks to Gilbert Lorenzo, Owner of Long Island Pet Service. Long Island Pet Service is a professional pet service company in the USA consisting of expert and reliable caretakers that will be there for your pets every day when you’ve gone on a vacation, business work, or even when an emergency arises. It is a matter of great honor for us to be entrusted with the care of your pets.

    Donna chats with Bryan Facquet Master Distiller for Do Good Spirits, In 2009, we set out to make the best Vodka in New York. Today that may sound ambitious with over 150 licensed distillers currently operating in the State, but back then we were only 1 of 5 New York spirits producers. We were learning with each batch, not knowing we were on the ground floor of the craft spirits movement in New York State. Today, we operate out of an 8,000 square foot facility, but it wasn’t like that in the beginning. We initially shared space at another farm distillery in Gardiner, New York. Space was tight, but we made it work. It was here that my passion for making spirits began and Do Good Spirits was born.

    Donna chats with Corrado Cervelli, Angelo Riccio and Giovanni Massari of Culto Italiano, LLC. Culto Italiano, specializing in Neapolitan Style Italian cuisine, sets itself apart by crafting delectable dishes from scratch, using authentic ingredients sourced directly from Italy. The restaurant's commitment to quality and tradition aligns seamlessly with Bergenfield's values of fostering community and celebrating diversity.

    Finally, Donna talks to Jesse Valladares, Real Estate Broker, TV Host and Melanie Kalmaer Real Estate Broker, TV Host. They are hoys on the television show American Dream TV and are part of the Team at Bona Fide Fine Homes & Estates bring home sales expertise as well as services to get sellers ready to sell and help buyers with a timeline of necessary renovations before moving in across the Nassau & Suffolk Counties.

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    57 mins
  • Make each day your masterpiece with Racha Jethwani - #127
    Jul 22 2024

    Donna is joined by Dr. Anthony Panzica to discuss chiropractic care and health.;Donna sits down with Racha Jethwani, Founder of Cedar and Branch, to talk about her company's methods of relaxation and wellness for adults and children alike.;Donna sits down with the owner of EHDE Christopher Ehde as they discuss how he first thought of inventing The Original Toilet Mirror and how this new product can help so many people.

    ; Donna chats with Michael P. Shannon about his knowledge of upholstered furniture and he demonstrates how to use a tack hammer to set fabric in place on seat cushions; Donna is joined today by Erica Loaiza & Michael Gallardo, the co-owners of Jacks Pepper Heist to discuss their up and coming hot sauce business inspired by their dog!; Donna meets with Arbi Asadourian and Tiffany Asadourian, the couple running RB Homes Realty to discuss family, their up and coming business, and the ins and outs of the real estate business.



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    57 mins
  • Your Worth Consists In What You Are, And Not In What You Have. What You Are Will Show In What You Do with Eric Fine - #126
    Jul 15 2024

    Donna sits down and talks to Jennifer Cona, Chief Founder and Managining Partner of Cona Elder Law. Ms. Cona practices exclusively in the field of Elder Law, including representing older adults and their families in connection with Medicaid planning, preservation of assets, estate planning, estate litigation, probate and administration of estates, special needs planning, Veterans benefits and guardianships.

    Donna talks with Tony Giannelli, Director of Music Legacy International. Music Legacy International, Inc. is an international music and arts organization and media production company, dedicated to the advancement of independent Musicians, Artists, Performers, and various talents in the music and arts industry.


    Donna chats with Eric Fine, Author of “What You Need to Know Before You Learn Music Theory.” With this book, you will learn why music is played the way it is and how the music is played, all while learning how to improvise and create music of your own. 12 years ago, using his bachelor’s in education and the support of other musicians and teachers, Eric set off on a mission to create a better teaching methodology.

    Donna sits down and talks to Ryan Maehr, Director of Sales of SunChain Energy and Anthony Fassino, EVP of Sales of Sun Chain Energy. SunChain Energy is a local residential and commercial solar provider for Nassau county, Suffolk county and the five boroughs. They specialize in PV solar, battery back-up, roof replacement and heat pump installation. They take a grassroots approach with each of their customers by offering solutions to meet their needs.

    Donna chats with Mike Walsh, Licensed Associate Broker, Mike views himself as a long term real estate consultant, providing information and advice to help his clients make educated decisions to further their goals as homeowners.

    A graduate of St. John's University in Queens with a Bachelor of Science in both Business and Sports Management. He has received awards every year for production leading to his highest accomplishment in 2010 breaking the top 100 agents in New York for Century 21.

    Finally, Donna chats with Inna Chornokan, Owner of IC Med Spa. Inna Chornokan is a licensed RN, and an ultrasound diagnostician with over 80 courses in cosmetology across the US and Europe. She is a pioneer in using hyaluronic acid for buttock augmentation in the USA.

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    57 mins

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