Fern Mallis—often called the "Godmother of Fashion"—is the award-winning creator of New York Fashion Week and a longtime industry leader. She's best known for hosting Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis at New York's 92nd Street Y, where she's interviewed legends like Calvin Klein, Tom Ford, and Valentino.

As one of the most photographed women in the industry, she's appeared on shows like Project Runway and America's Next Top Model, and hosted her own SiriusXM radio show, Fashion Insiders, where she conducted hundreds of interviews. Mallis has also launched a QVC/HSN line and authored Fashion Lives, a book based on her iconic conversations.

Kent State University's School of Fashion announces it will induct Fern Mallis into its prestigious Fashion Hall of Fame! an a,azing conversation with a living legend!

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A driven entrepreneur with a passion for continuous learning, customer loyalty, and community impact, Kimberly McCune Gibson has grown Hungry Bee from a 1,900-square-foot home-based catering business into a large-scale, ambitious vision. She talks about her opportunity at the 2016 RNC Convention to cook for the Trump family and the Secret Service, and how that has led to an amazing life she wants to share with you!

Alongside her husband, Jim Gibson, she is leading the development of "The Hive," a 66,000-square-foot entertainment complex in Chagrin Falls. The $10 million project will feature a restaurant, beer garden, event center, music venue, theater, and more—all designed to bring people together. My personal friend is a genius! This is a must listen!

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Katie Spotz is an endurance athlete, author, and humanitarian. Once a self-described "benchwarmer," Katie discovered that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things. Since then, her adventures—from rowing the Atlantic Ocean solo to running ultramarathons across the United States—have helped bring clean water to more than 50,000 people.

"She used her raw courage to row the Atlantic, all alone, for 70 days—to make sure people who will never know her name have clean water to drink." — Diane Sawyer, ABC News

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Michael Allio is an entrepreneur, devoted father, and reality TV personality best known for his appearances on "The Bachelorette" (Season 17) and "Bachelor in Paradise" (Season 8). But beyond television, Michael's story is rooted in love, loss, and purpose.

After losing his wife, Laura, to breast cancer in 2019, Michael stepped fully into life as a widower and single dad, channeling his grief into something meaningful. Driven by his late wife's experience and the challenges she faced during treatment, he founded St. James Therapeutics with a mission to develop better pain-relief products for cancer patients.

At his core, Michael is a family-first man whose journey through heartbreak has shaped his commitment to helping others — on screen and far beyond it.

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The Object Of The Game is a new football documentary on Prime Video, featuring insights from some of the sport's most influential voices — including Bill Belichick, Tony Romo, Mike Tomlin, Urban Meyer, Sean McVay, Tony Dungy, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and more.

This three-part docuseries explores what football demands of those who play and coach it, why the game matters so deeply, and how its values are passed down — and last.

At its heart, the film follows the final season and lasting legacy of legendary high school coach Chuck "Chico" Kyle. Over four decades as a football coach and English teacher at Cleveland's Saint Ignatius High School, Kyle shaped generations of players and left a profound mark on some of the most powerful figures in the game today.

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Wayne Dawson is a Cleveland television legend. A Cleveland native and Kent State graduate, Wayne has spent an incredible 45 years at WJW–FOX 8, serving on the morning show for more than four decades. For the past 14 years, I've had the honor of co-anchoring alongside him.

An 11-time Emmy winner, Broadcasters Hall of Fame member, and 2014 NATAS Silver Circle inductee, Wayne is also deeply committed to his community through the NAACP, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Annie L. Dawson Foundation. He's an ordained minister and pastor of Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lyndhurst, Ohio, where his faith guides both his life and his work.

Last year, Wayne faced a powerful personal battle with oral cancer, undergoing major surgery and months of treatment that kept him off the air for 14 months. His inspiring return to the FOX 8 morning show in January 2026 was a testament to his faith, strength, and perseverance. Now back at the anchor desk with me, Wayne remains a beloved voice in Cleveland — and a living reminder that God is good!

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Lost & Found in Cleveland, directed by Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman, is a love letter to Cleveland told through five residents and the meaningful objects they bring to a fictional, Antiques Roadshow–style TV show. Inspired by Guterman's childhood obsession with the series, the film explores memory, identity, and the stories we attach to the things we keep. Set during the holidays and featuring Jon Lovitz, Martin Sheen, and Dennis Haysbert, it was filmed at iconic spots like Playhouse Square, University Circle, and the West Side Market—making Cleveland the true star.

This episode also dives into the grit of independent filmmaking, highlighting trust, resilience, and creative problem-solving. Keith and Marisa are a true dynamic duo, proving that tough journeys can lead to deeply rewarding results.

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This Christmas, the Grinch is taking over my mic! 🎄

Past guests return to the podcast to share their favorite Christmas memories—heartwarming, hilarious, and everything in between. From childhood traditions to unforgettable holiday moments, this special episode proves that even the Grinch can't resist a good Christmas story.

A huge thank you to all my guests. Two years and 45 episodes later, it has been a true joy to share so many great conversations about your careers and the paths that led you to where you are today—conversations that have been inspiring in more ways than one.

Merry Christmas!

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