Tonia sits down with the bubbly and vivacious actress to discuss her remarkable journey from model to movie star to media mogul. She opens up about her four-decade career evolution, her mission to uplift the next generation of talent, and why she believes versatility is the key to longevity. Plus, she shares some powerful insights about embracing new chapters in life and staying relevant in an industry that often overlooks women over forty.

Nothing could stop Tonia from sitting down with Joan for this exciting interview. Battling the flu, an “under the weather” Tonia Zooms with Joan to talk candidly about her journey and get some behind the scenes info on America’s favorite couple.

In this candid discussion, Joan talks about finding love in front of a television audience, her new-found fame and her future plans. Most importantly, she gives some great advice for women who think they are too old to find happiness.

red light therapy from Dr. Jeri Nardone, who has been in the health & wellness industry for over

26 years.  Dr. Nardone is an expert in natural

metabolic healthcare and red light therapy for pain management, neuropathy

treatment, and weight loss. In this episode, she explains to Tonia how this

non-invasive treatment can boost well-being and vitality.

Contact information:

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www.instagram.com/empowerhermoney/

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DeCosimo and today I am here with Monica Leggett - a seasoned life, leadership,

and relationship coach, as well as the author of "Doubtful to Decisive:

Eight Steps to Get Unstuck and Take Action."

Monica

provides a lifeline for entrepreneurs and professionals who feel stuck,

overwhelmed, unsure of their options, or doubtful about their next steps. She

has helped hundreds of clients, from solo-entrepreneurs and entry level

managers, to the founder of a multi-million-dollar online company to become laser-focused

on their goals, cultivate an empowered mindset, create priorities and a plan of

action, and chart a clear path toward success with more time for self-care.

Welcome Monica – it is so great to

have you here! What you do resonates so perfectly with our P.O.W.E.R. members

and I am sure they are all excited to hear more about how you can help.

Victoria Wieck

Victoria Wieck is the latest guest in P.O.W.E.R.’s “Look Good; Feel Good” interview series. Each episode of this special series explores the very real mind/body connection from the perspective of a professional working in a field that helps women be their best selves.

Let’s face it, wearing the right piece of jewelry can you feel like a million bucks! In this episode, Victoria and Tonia talk about how wearing meaningful pieces of jewelry can boost your mood and spirit. They speak about the sentimentality of fine jewelry and how it gives you enjoyment your whole life and then lets you pass it on to someone else who will continue to treasure it. In addition, Victoria explains her thought process behind the beautiful and unique pieces she creates, as well as tips on basic rules of wearing jewelry

Victoria Wieck is a legendary jewelry designer, home shopping TV celebrity and podcast host.

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Tsikki Thau

Tsikki Thau joins Tonia as a guest in P.O.W.E.R.’s special “Look Good; Feel Good” interview series. Each episode of this series explores the very real mind/body connection from the perspective of a professional working in a field that helps women be their best selves.

In this episode, Tsikki shares why she believes you need to feel good first, before you can look good, and how stress plays a huge part in a person’s ability to feel their best. She talks about the most common stressors she sees in her clients and helpful advice to control stress. As the visionary behind the revolutionary technique - S.N.A.P. - she explains how her instant stress relief method can help those people who only have a few minutes each day to tend to their well-being and health. A huge proponent of teaching students useful tools to manage stress so they can lead happy lives, she also talks about her dream to implement a stress management and meditation curriculum in education systems and worldwide.

Tsikki Thau, is an acclaimed author, mentor, meditation, stress management expert, public figure and philanthropist. She is considered a foremost authority in mind-over-body techniques.

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Katherine Sempecos

Katherine Sempecos joins Tonia as a guest in P.O.W.E.R.’s special “Look Good; Feel Good” interview series. Each episode of this series explores the very real mind/body connection from the perspective of a professional working in a field that helps women be their best selves.

In this episode, Katherine shares her first-hand knowledge of the Look Good; Feel Good phenomenon based on her own childhood experiences and those of her patients. She talks about how she got started in the anti-aging business, the revolutionary products and services she offers, and her new ground-breaking retreat that will be opening in Athens, Greece.

Katherine Sempecos is a licensed medical aesthetician, medical laser technician, and official laser HR/SR trainer. She founded PRISM Med Spa in Roslyn, New York which was voted “Best Spa on Long Island’s North Shore.” Katherine has a loyal clientele and has even treated the cast of the Real Housewives of New Jersey.

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Alicia Grande

Alicia Grande joins Tonia for P.O.W.E.R.’s “Look Good; Feel Good” interview series. Each episode of this special series explores the very real mind/body connection from the perspective of a professional working in a field that helps women be their best selves.

In this episode Alicia gets personal, talking openly about getting older and why she feels so strongly about the look good /feel good connection. She explains how her products help women achieve their “full potential” without going under the knife and talks about her new product line of gummies that deliver a variety of health benefits. Alicia also shares some of her own tips for managing anxiety and the pressures of her personal and professional life.

Alicia Grande is a former P.O.W.E.R. cover girl and is CEO of the cult-favorite beauty brand, Grande Cosmetics. Best known for its famous Grande-LASH lash enhancing serum, the company also offers a complete beauty line with over 40 double-duty skincare infused products that sell on Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Macy’s and beyond.

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Dr. Kelly Mattone

Dr. Kelly Mattone is the first guest in P.O.W.E.R.’s “Look Good; Feel Good” interview series. Each episode of this special series explores the very real mind/body connection from the perspective of a professional working in a field that helps women be their best selves.

In this episode, Dr. Mattone explains the actual science behind the look good; feel good connection, the most current non-surgical anti-aging treatments available, and gives viewers her top tips on how to keep skin looking its best. She also talks about how she gives back to the community and why it is so important to her.

Dr. Mattone is a cosmetic physician and owner of Aesthetic Medical Studio in Great Neck, New York. She has distinguished herself in the health, beauty, and fitness industry as a respected medical expert, guest speaker, contributing writer, guest beauty editor, medical correspondent, and spokeswoman on local and national stages. Motivated by her passion to make people look and feel good through non-evasive methods, Dr. Mattone has literally changed the face, shape and hairlines of thousands of men and women without surgery or downtime.

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Harris Faulkner

Harris Faulkner, Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Fox Newscaster and Television Host, Reminds Us of God’s Power. As a black female journalist, Faulkner is a trailblazer in her field.  She is currently the anchor of Fox News Channel’s The Faulkner Focus and serves as the co-anchor of Outnumbered.  Faulkner joined FOX News Channel in 2005 and previously anchored Outnumbered Overtime with Harris Faulkner, which was number one in its timeslot since its 2017 launch.  She is excited for the release of her third book, “Faith Still Moves Mountains: Miraculous Stories of the Healing Power of Prayer”, which will be available November 15. 

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Viki Zarkin

With over 12 years’ experience, Viki offers motivational speaking and cancer coaching on a national level.  She has recently formed a new organization to change the face of women health.  “Lunge for Healthcare” was born to educate women to follow their instincts when it comes to their healthcare and to educate doctors to listen first and diagnosis second.  Viki has been honored by Power Magazine as a Woman of Distinction and awarded Motivational Speaker of the year 2021 by IAOTP (International Association for Top Professionals). Recently, she was showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City. Viki is a proud member of Dr Shirlene’s Authors and Speakers Mastermind group.  She has been on multiple podcasts, including Scotty MacGregor’s “You Can Make a Difference,” was recently featured on Pamela Kuhns radio show and given a full page spread in the Patriot Newspaper.

To read more about Viki Zarkin go to: https://iamtheone.com/

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Donatella Arpaia

Chef Donatella Arpaia is an accomplished celebrity chef, dynamic restaurateur, television personality, author, entrepreneur, and a wife and mother of three. As the child of first-generation Italian immigrants, her summers were spent in Italy on her mother’s farm and in her father’s hometown of Naples, growing up in the kitchens of his restaurants. Donatella left her job as a corporate lawyer at age 26 to follow her true passion in the food world. A year later, she opened her first restaurant, Bellini, in New York City. Donatella has since opened up many other James Beard Award, Michelin Star, and 5-Star Diamond Award restaurants. Donatella is well known as the head judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef. She makes regular appearances on national television shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s TODAY Show, and many others. Donatella is the Brand Ambassador for Philips Kitchen Appliances North America. .

To read more about Donatella Arpaia go to: www.donatella.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Dorothy Destefano

Dorothy Destefano has over 28 years in the hair and beauty industry. She works at Park Avenue Salon & Spa in Deer Park, New York. Dorothy started in her field at the age of 18. She cuts, colors, styles and does makeup on Long Island. Her love and passion is to make women look their best and feel good.

To get in touch with Dorothy Destefano go to her Instagram page @ style by Dorothea

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Marcie Elisabeth Thieriot

Elisabeth Thieriot has been recognized worldwide for her work as an innovator, author, filmmaker, educator and leading professional in business development, and for her dedication to philanthropy. She is currently President of Lions Gate Corporation, Founder and CEO of Replete Skincare, President of Elicosma Productions, LLC, and Publisher of FSHN Magazine. Elisabeth authored the popular book “Be Fabulous at Any Age,” and co-authored “Discovering Excellent Health.” In her philanthropic work, Elisabeth actively works with Operation Diana, and is a charitable supporter of The Redwoods, Raphael House, Kids’ Turn, Edgewood Foundation, and Prince of Wales' Charitable Foundation.

To read more about Elisabeth Thieriot, go to:

www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-thieriot-05212417

www.repleteskincare.com

www.facebook.com/ArtofSeasonalLiving

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Dr. Debi Silber

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist. Dr. Silber is a health, mindset, and personal development expert, as well as an award winning speaker and coach. She is the author of the #1 bestselling book: “The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis,” and her newest book, “Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence and Happiness.” She has appeared on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and many more.

To read more about Dr. Debi Silber, go to:

thepbtinstitute.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano

Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano is an amazing woman who has overcome many difficulties and created three successful businesses. After losing both her parents and struggling, Marcie became more determined to ensure her children were not faced with the same financial burdens she had once faced. She started an exterior cleaning company, and over 25 years’ later, Nationwide Maintenance & General Contracting is a successful woman-owned minority business. Marcie also found time to tap into her creative side and started Custom Candle Co., a candle and specialty gift store with locations in White Plains and in Bedford Hills, New York specializing in unique soy candles. Marcie has also created her company CBD Live Natural which offers a full line of CBD products, including organic items.

To read more about Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano, go to:

www.nationwidemaintenance.com

www.customcandleco.com

www.cbdlivenatural.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Dawn Nic

Dawn Nic, CCH, CLC is a certified life and health coach. She is the founder of Whole Self Approach, LLC, has developed the Whole Self Approach™ method, and has authored several self-help workbooks. Dawn developed the Happiness Workshop, a Road to Joy, which has helped thousands of people find balance in their lives. She has also created TFEE™ (Teens for Empowering Each Other). Recently, Dawn completed her second book “I Built Me.” She is a social media influencer and can be found on several social media platforms.

To read more about Dawn Nic, go to:

www.wholeselfapproach.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Kika Wise

Kika Wise is a former professional dancer turned entrepreneur, franchisor, and wellness educator. One of the nation’s youngest female franchisors, Kika Wise is building a fitness empire with Kika Stretch Studios. Having franchised her business with 13 locations nationwide, Kika has positioned herself and her unique fitness techniques in stretching as an ultimate source of fitness and health. She has created a signature one-of-a-kind approach to stretching called the Kika Method® and the Kika Stretch Age

To read more about Kika Wise, go to:

www.kikastretchstudios.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Chimene Van Gundy

Chimene Van Gundy is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with Outstanding Real Estate Solutions, Inc. and Mobile Home Millions, LLC, who invests in mobile homes and mobile home parks which provide affordable housing to people across the U.S. and in Ireland. A true entrepreneur, Chimene runs and manages five different companies. After completing her B.A. magna cum laude in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2006, she worked multiple jobs in the corporate world and served as the lead paralegal for several different law firms. After being laid off in 2015, Chimene decided that rather than working for another corporation she would be her own boss. She read the novel “Rich Dad Poor Dad” which became a wakeup call for her and changed her life. She bought her first mobile home after attending a tax sale and bidding on a mobile home that all the other investors thumbed their nose at. They literally called mobile homes "trailer trash." Mobile home deals kept falling into her lap and Chimene realized that no one was in that space. She seized the opportunity to stake her flag in this space as a leader. Chimene serves as a featured writer for Think Realty magazine, where she educates others on the mobile home asset class.  

To read more about Chimene Van Gundy, go to:

www.mobilehomemillions.com

www.chimenevangundy.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Sue Phillips

Sue Phillips is the founder of Scenterprises Inc., a luxury house of fragrance. She creates custom fragrances for men, women, corporations, groups, as well as presenting Fragrance Bars for large off-site corporate events, parties, and fund-raising events. With over 30 years’ experience, she is a fragrance and branding expert and SCENTREPRENEUR®. Ms. Phillips created and developed TIFFANY perfume, Society by Burberry, and many others, and has created signature scents for many of the rich and famous.            

To read more about Sue Phillips, go to:

www.scenterprises.com

 www.suephillips.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Michelle Abraham

Michelle Abraham is an international speaker, podcast host, podcast producer, and author of the upcoming book, “The Profitable Podcast.” In 2020, Michelle was voted #16 of the top 50 Moms in Podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Business From The Heart awarded her Entrepreneur of the Year. She is the founder of Amplifyou where her team specializes in ‘done for you’ podcast services for entrepreneurs with a big vision and a big message who want to make a big impact in the world. Michelle is also the co-founder of The Canadian Podcast Network and MyPodcastCoach.com. She has been mentoring and sharing her passion for podcasts since 2012.             

To read more about Michelle Abraham, go to:

www.mypodcastcoach.com 

www.amplifyou.ca

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Francesca Caputo

Francesca Caputo is a certified Institute of Integrated Nutrition Holistic Health and Wellness Coach.  Through lifestyle, yoga/meditation modalities, and caring for one’s physical health, Francesca Caputo aids individuals with heartfelt support, compassion and guidance to create our best selves.  Her wellness company “LiveLightWithFrancesca” is a platform for her work, with tools for healing physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Francesca’s first-hand experience in finding a deep spiritual component to her life over the past 20 years including Divine Spiritual Wisdom studies and travel to many lands has made her a better human being, and enabled her to assist and guide others.             

To read more about Francesca Caputo, go to:

livelightwithfrancesca.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Lidia Szczepanowski

Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq. exemplifies the real-life embodiment of success, independence, entrepreneurship, and glamour. She has acquired a plethora of knowledge over the years as a litigation attorney, businesswoman, media producer and host, keynote speaker, black belt in karate, and beauty queen. Her latest achievement, the creation of her patented Sculptura® figure enhancing and body contouring premium dress system, is a physical manifestation of the decades of unique experiences and useful information she picked up along the way.

Lidia began her journey as the child of working-class Polish immigrants. Overcoming many economic and personal challenges, she refused to accept adversity as an excuse to settle for second best. She received a B.B.A. in International Business from Hofstra University and a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. She interned in the U.S. District Court for the E.D.N.Y. and the New York State Appellate Division and ran her own law firm for over two decades. Lidia formed Everything Lidia Inc., a multi-media lifestyle enterprise that celebrates smart, stylish, stiletto clad women who are passionate about designing a meaningful, fulfilling, successful, and fabulous life, so she can continue to build on her inspirational message that is directed at women of all ages who believe in “Getting, Having & Enjoying It All™.” Among many accolades, Lidia was selected twice by Long Island Business News as one of Long Island’s Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business and was awarded a prestigious Folio Award for being “Best Corporate Communicator” by The Fair Media Council. She was proudly featured in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine.

To read more about Lidia Szczepanowski go to:

www.everythinglidia.com

www.Sculpturafashions.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Annetta Powell

Annetta Powell is a serial entrepreneur and money magnet. Annetta overcame hardships to become a published author, a well-known speaker, and a serial entrepreneur. She created a special network called The Wealth Connect to help thousands of people master entrepreneurship and build wealth at the same time. Annetta began purchasing, renovating and selling real estate and has since sold more than 600 properties totaling $50 million in sales through her real estate empire, Infinity Properties Group. After the real estate market crashed in 2009, Annetta learned to diversify her income by developing a rental portfolio, owning five tax franchises, and a party bus luxury limousine company. 

To read more about Annetta Powell, go to:

annettapowell.com

About The Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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Dr. Heidi L. Huhn

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Heidi L. Huhn about her choice of career with the CIA and about positions for women within the CIA. We discuss one specific thing we do to jeopardize our home computers to hackers and she presents some simple security measures that can help us to avoid being hacked on our home computers. Dr Huhn explains what to do if we have been hacked. She recommends a book for our community to read and tells us what the word power means to her.

Dr. Heidi L. Huhn is a technical intelligence officer and cyber security manager with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). With over 25 years’ experience, Dr. Huhn works with congressional and national-level intelligence organizations, the Department of Defense, and commercial sectors. She is responsible for cyber security, the information security program, global intelligence, and protecting the agency’s systems. For the past six years, Dr. Huhn has served as an adjunct professor with American Public University.

To read more about Dr. Heidi L. Huhn, go to:

linkedin.com/in/dr-heidi-huhn-b336843

About the Host:

Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia’s passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.

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