Talk! with Audrey

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Talk with Audrey is an audiocast hosted by former Essence magazine executive Audrey Adams, who has insightful conversations with celebrities, guest experts and authors from the fashion, cosmetic, health, fitness, travel entertainment and financial industries to inform, inspire and empower women.

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May 31, 202644 min

From Trauma to Triumph: Matin Miryeganeh on Survival, Resilience and Finding Strength | All Is Well

What happens when life repeatedly knocks you down? In this powerful episode of TALK! with AUDREY, host Audrey Adams sits down with scientist and author Matin Miryeganeh to discuss her memoir All Is Well. Born during the Iran-Iraq War, Matin experienced childhood loss, emotional neglect, profound loneliness, sexual violence, and institutional betrayal. Yet through every challenge, she chose resilience over victimhood. During this candid conversation, Matin shares: • Why she believes we should normalize telling the truth about our lives • The difference between victimhood and survival • How she learned to become her own source of strength • Why trauma does not have to define your future • The surprising relationship between pain, resilience, and self-love Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring—and a reminder that healing is possible even after life's most difficult experiences.

May 31, 202623 min

Dr. Rami Geffner, Author of 20 Reasons Why People Dump Each Other in Marriage Reveals Why Relationships Really End—and How to Save Them Before It's Too Late

Love doesn't usually end with a fight—it fades in the everyday moments we overlook. Dr. Rami Geffner, joins Audrey Adams to discuss the hidden patterns that cause relationships to fail. From feeling unseen and unheard to losing empathy, affection, and connection, Dr. Geffner shares practical tools for recognizing relationship challenges early and rebuilding stronger, healthier partnerships through awareness, intention, and repair.

October 2, 202523 min

DON GRECO: Author- Abramos Gift and Whatever Happened to the Smooth Tongued Cats

Don Greco always dreamed of writing stories. He grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and has lived there his entire life. Had a wonderful career as a fifth grade school teacher, high school geometry teacher and professor of mathematics, all while quietly writing in his spare time. And he's written four books so far. He joins me today to talk about his passion for writing and two of his books, Abramos Gift, a family saga and love story that takes place in Youngstown, Ohio in 1920. And a children's book he's written called Whatever Happened to The Smooth Tongue Cats.

June 30, 20255 min

BOBBI REBELL: Flexible financing options for health and wellness not covered by insurance

Bobbi Rebell a certified financial professional and author, has information about what consumers should consider when considering flexible financing options for their health and wellness not covered by insurance.

March 25, 202527 min

JOHN MADINGER: Author - Lethal Doses- The Story Behind 'The Godfather of Fentanyl', George Erik Marquardt

John Madinger has dedicated his career to fighting the drug war, serving as a sheriff's deputy, narcotics agent, and special agent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. His previous works include the memoir "Going Under: Kidnapping, Murder, and a Life Undercover and he joins me today to talk bout his latest book, LETHAL DOSES: The Story Behind 'The Godfather of Fentanyl, delves into the life of George Erik Marquardt.

March 25, 202512 min

BARBARA DADDINO: Author- Tesla's Cottage:The Lost History of Tesla at Wardenclyffe

Nikola Tesla: The inventor, the scientist, the visionary, but who really was the man behind it all? When author, Barbara Daddino moves into a Long Island cottage where Nikola Tesla, the visionary once lived, she wanted to know more about the man behind it all. She joins me to talk about her new biography/memoir Tesla's Cottage: The Lost History of Tesla at Wardenclyffe (And How it was Recovered).

December 9, 20245 min

PAM SEAGLE: GLOBAL WOMEN"S PROGRAM EXECUTIVE, BANK OF AMERICA

According to a new survey from Quickbooks, for small business owners across the country, the holiday hustle and pressure to make sales is real. In fact, U.S. small business owners may depend on holiday sales to make up at least a third of their annual revenue this year. Business owners across the country have to work extra hard— especially women business owners. Pam Seagle, Global Women's Program Executive at Bank of America, joins me to talk about the challenges that women business owners may be facing this holiday season and how consumers can support women-owned businesses.

December 4, 20245 min

CHRIS BURNS, AKA THE TOY GUY: THE BEST STRATEGIES FOR FINDING, BUYING AND DELIVERING GREAT PLAY EXPERIENCES

A new survey of a thousand parents from The Toy Guy found parents are looking for toys that deliver outstanding and engaging play experiences. But, you know, not every toy works for every kid. Chris Burns. Also known as The Toy Guy, wants parents to know that the hot toy is only hot if it's hot for your kid. And he joins me today and he's also going to share some of the best strategies for finding, buying, and delivering great play experiences.

December 4, 20247 min

GARY CULP: CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER FOR CIGNA HEALTHCARE's MEDICARE BUSINESS

the deadline for Medicare's annual enrollment period, also known as AEP, is quickly approaching. And for those who qualify, the Medicare AEP is open now through December 7th. And this is going to be the last opportunity to secure comprehensive health coverage for 2025. And this includes Medicare Advantage plans, which are affordable and offer options beyond original Medicare. Joining me now, Gary Culp, the Chief Distribution Officer for Cigna Healthcare's Medicare Business, to tell us more about the different Medicare options.

December 4, 202411 min

LIDJ LEWIS: FOUNDER and CEO,THE TRIP FOUNDATION

New York City public schools are constantly facing financial pressures with the looming threat of losing funding for extracurricular activities, and often administrators have no choice but to reallocate funds, leaving less money available for after school programs, art, music, and cultural enrichment activities, such as off campus field trips and educational excursions abroad. The New York non profit, The Trip Foundation, aims to bridge the gap by providing funds for public high schools in underserved areas so that all students can have the opportunity to explore a world that so many of us take for granted. My guest today is founder and CEO of the Trip Foundation, Lidge Lewis, and we're going to talk about the positive impact of educational field trips across the U.S.