Episode 34 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: In this episode, Gal on the Go sits down with Maria Liberati, Italian cuisine expert, award-winning cookbook author, + TV/podcast Host. Maria guides us on a nostalgic storytelling journey about Italian cooking, creative ways to substitute ingredients, the personality of bread, immersing yourself thru cooking, the ingenuity gained from peasant kitchens of the past, food sustainability, what food means to her, and more!  AUDIO NOTE: Maria’s connection was spotty, so the audio quality is sometimes poor. IG: @marialiberati Website: https://www.marialiberati.com

Episode 33 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: In this episode, Gal on the Go sits down with Ashlee Harris, Screenwriter, Producer, + Creator. Ashlee reveals how she took comedic dating encounters and turned them into material for her web series The Electrics; how many of her storytelling ideas are rooted in shared Black experiences, the importance and meaning behind why she provides opportunities to people of color, key attributes producers should have, never underestimating the value of good Krafty service, making tough budget decisions, the Ashlee+Ashley duo, and more!     IGs: @ashleebewritin  |  @theelectricsseries

Episode 32 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: In this episode, Gal on the Go sits down with Briana Boehmer, CEO, Startup Business Mentor, + Competitive Runner. Briana shares her journey of becoming a CEO and how she successfully pivoted from a layoff, lessons she learned as a competitive athlete translating to her role as an entrepreneur, finding and speaking her truth as an introvert, and more! IG: @briboehmer

Episode 31 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: In this episode, Gal on the Go sits down with Allegra Levy, a talented jazz vocalist, and songwriter. Allegra shares her journey juggling motherhood with her passion for music and the importance of empowering current and future generations through the women's arts advocacy organization she helped found. She also gives her perspective of Billie Eilish being a jazz artist in disguise. To get you groovin' even more, Allegra has a new album dropping on April 7, honoring her precious daughter. IG: @allegrajazz Website: https://www.allegralevy.com/

Episode 30 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: In this episode, Gal on the Go sits down with Gina Scarpa, a professional voiceover artist who shares her insights on the industry and the art of bringing your authentic self to the booth. She discusses the appeal of the ever-changing nature of the profession, where no two days are the same, and the importance of adapting to each project's unique demands. Gina also talks about the crucial role of preparation for auditions, emphasizing the need to "get in the zone and get in the tone" before stepping into the booth, that the work is much more than just about having a good voice -- to be successful in the industry, you must also learn the art of negotiating and understanding your worth, and more. IG: @ginascarpa Website: https://ginascarpa.com

Episode 29 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: I'm excited to welcome Melissa Scholes Young, a renowned author and literature professor who shares her inspiring journey and provides invaluable advice on methods and approaches for writers. So get ready for a mini-masterclass on the artistry of fiction writing! IG: @melissascholesyoung Website: https://melissascholesyoung.com/

Episode 28 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: Join me as I welcome TV producer Ashley Robinson to the show. Ashley opens up about her incredible journey to becoming a co-producer on Fear the Walking Dead, her admiration for legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd and director Michael Satrazemis, and her dedication to serving on the aGLIFF Board. You don't want to miss this episode! IG: @prettywittyprod

Episode 27 of Gal on the Go Unplugged is now live! U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and beauty queen Olivia Nunn joins me for a powerful and intimate conversation. Olivia opens up about her experiences as a first-generation Korean-American, the challenges of serving in the military and fighting for her place, the struggles of adjusting to civilian life, and using her pageantry platform to raise awareness for mental health. IG: @the_olivianunn Please be advised that this episode includes discussing mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help immediately. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988.

Ep. 26 In this episode, Gal on the Go has a playful conversation with Gillian, aka Coach G, owner of GMacSpurr Coaching. Coach G shares personal insight on showing up for yourself and having me against me mindset, how coaching went from her passion to her purpose, recognizing your DNF (do not finish) moment, tackling weather challenges, why she chose an online coaching format, the goose pimples she feels when her clients realize their potential, the value of celebrating small wins, believing in yourself, picking races that are meaningful to you, how you can join her new 31x31 Movement Challenge, and more! IG: @gmacspurr_coaching

Ep. 25 In this episode, Gal on the Go breaks from the pack for one-on-one time with Beth Anstandig, an Author, Cowgirl, + Licensed Psychotherapist. Beth shares her expertise in leading a more empowered life based on her in-depth studies of mammals, including the animals on her farm whose actions and behaviors revealed the keys to navigating needs, wellness habits, and sharing space; the workings of how interdependent groups serve a greater good, how the 'culture of you' and authentic self-care affects those around you, defining psychological safety, diversity of experience and how we cannot all be expected to handle stress in the same way, setting healthy boundaries, what she learned from her wild mustang's fearless self-preservation, and more! IG: @thecircleupexperience

Ep. 24 In this episode, Gal on the Go has a playful conversation with Shannon Grissom, an award-winning artist, and creator of the Sock Monkey Oracle card deck. Shannon shares how a life of burnout led her to find her true passion and learn to put herself first, recognizing what she’s not good at and not being afraid to get help, going with the flow of joy, how a Sock Monkey helped her transform her grief into happiness, the difference between tarot cards and oracle cards, the importance of feeding your soul, and more. IG: @shannongrissom

Ep. 23 In this episode, Gal on the Go interviews Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a renowned Integrative Gastroenterologist, Microbiome Expert, and Author with a strong passion for empowering people to understand their guts and take control of their health. Dr. Chutkan shares how her fascination with the center of the body led her to gastroenterology, her role as the first woman on the faculty at Georgetown in the GI Division, the WHY behind diseases, her newest book, The Anti-Viral Gut, how you can restore your gut shield, immunology 101, the value of a stool sample and how your microbiome reveals more than your DNA, why we should aim for a Goldilocks "just right" immune system, the 1-2-3 rule, the importance of a diverse diet to aging, truly understanding what "processed" means, and much more. IG: @gutbliss

Ep. 22 In this episode, Gal on the Go has an earnestly fun conversation with Liz Benditt, a Four-Time Cancer Survivor and Lead Gift Curator of The Balm Box. Liz shares her gift-receiving perspective, the wants versus needs of cancer patients, the importance of taking an active role in your treatment plan, the significance of her fav quote, “sometimes the finish line is actually the starting line,” the surprise impact of a random survey, the mindfulness behind her unique pillow product lines, and more! IG: @balmboxig

Ep. 21 In this episode, Gal on the Go has a raw conversation with Julieanna Hever, an expert Plant-Based Dietitian, about your body not defining who you are, that there’s no such thing as perfect nutrition, how you have to want X more than Y for real change to happen, how food is the language in which we communicate, and it’s intimate influence, her favorite recipes, using the landscape of your plate to swap foods, the impact of her idols John Robbins and "soul mama" Brenda Davis, and more! IG: @julieannahever

Ep. 20 In this episode, Gal on the Go has an insightful discussion with Laurie Palau, founder and CEO of Simply B Organized + Host of This Organized Life. Laurie shares tons of great tips for different categories of life organization -- physical, emotional, calendar, (and digital). She emphasizes that clutter is how it makes you feel, not about judgment; the uniqueness of people and their lives and spaces, the 5 clutter pitfalls, boundaries, and non-negotiables, the value of finding out your type using an Enneagram -- your WHY you do what you do, motivation vs. behavior, and more! IG: @thisorganizedlifepodcast

Ep. 19 Unplugged is back!!! In this episode, Gal on the Go has a flavorful talk with Dania Abimourched, baker and owner of Dano’s Granola. Dania shares the influence of merging her eastern and western cultures, the origins of her product flavors, the thoughtfulness she puts into selecting healthful ingredients, her family’s impact on her products, how COVID affected her distribution, various ways to use granola, and more! IG: @danosgranola

Ep. 18 In this episode, Gal on the Go has an insightful talk with Michele Bolos, founder of NT Concepts, a champion for girls in STEM fields, and a philanthropist. Michele shares why culture and core values are critical components in the workforce, how NT Concepts focuses on new technology and solving complex problems, empowering employees to have creative freedom and not fear failure, the crucial need for our country to get ahead in data security, the value of interning and mentoring, the importance of philanthropy and her belief that "it doesn't matter what you have, you always have something to give," the impact of doing meaningful work at a grassroots level thru actionable examples, and much more!

Ep. 17 In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Kelly Barrientes, founder and mama-wolf of professional women's cycling team Wolfpack Racing. With abandon and spunk, Kelly candidly shares her journey starting a cycling race team, the meaning behind the name Wolfpack, raising each other in team sports, defining race lingo, using pantyhose to stay cool, the legendary Cry Baby Hill, her dream race secret revealed, sticking to your goals despite obstacles, challenging AND believing in yourself, the benefits of her skills + drills clinics, the value of sponsor support, deserve versus earn mentality, and more! IG: teamwolfpackracing RELATED RESOURCES: USA Cycling Tulsa Tough Sportsbreaks.com Tour Series Prestacycle SHIMANO

Ep. 16 In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Andria Jennens, a respected dance educator, and professional ballerina. Ms. Andria shares about her experience as a professional dancer, her father’s influence, which current ballet dancers she follows, body image stigmas, using her encounters with mean instructors to fuel her passion, giving back to her profession by teaching upcoming generations, the benefits of cross-training, and more!

Ep. 15 In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Courtney Helinski, Senior Fundraising Coordinator of Empire State Ride and IceCycleBuffalo for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Courtney discusses her passion for fundraising, rising to the occasion during challenges, teamwork, a personal share from 23 years ago that motivates her to this day, how you can be an ESR Road Warrior, her excitement to see new and returning riders, insight on new evening programs, and more! Together, we can make a difference and crush cancer! IG: empirestateride