Episodes

Brooke Kroeger is a professor emerita at New York University, where she was the founding director of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and taught from 1998 to 2021. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, Kroeger is talking about her...

Discover the healing power of reflexology! In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise we are talking to Laurie Azzarella, a licensed reflexologist and message therapist in Daphne, Alabama. She explains how reflexology works and how it can be...

Anthony Ingram is the man behind Tony’s Tejas Salsa, a Mobile-based company providing fresh salsa to locations around the southeast. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, Ingram shares how his salsa-making journey began and the lessons he...

What’s the big deal with pickleball? It seems to be exploding in popularity lately. According to a report from USA Pickleball more than 4.8 million Americans picked up a pickleball racquet last year and despite the COVID pandemic, the sport has...

Sink your teeth into the future of plant-based meat. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise we spoke with Vladimir Mickovic, cofounder of Juicy Marbles, about how their company is creating realistic, mouthwatering vegan steaks. Hear the story...

Vegan Time is a food truck that travels the streets of Mobile serving up Alkaline meals. Some of their signature dishes include the Alkaline Vegan Burger, Vegan Crab Cakes, and the Loaded Vegan Nachos. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, we...

Have you ever been on a mushroom forage? These fascinating species are all around us. The one cardinal rule when hunting for mushrooms: when in doubt, throw it out. That’s because although mushrooms have many health benefits, they can also be...

My inspirational guest wears many hats - evening news anchor, bull owner, and empowering mentor. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, 15-time Emmy winner Fanchon Stinger shares the story behind her Grit + Grace foundation, created to guide...

The Keys to Lasting Friendships - With Anastasia Stanecki. My film producer pal shares insights on nurturing real relationships that stand the test of time. We discuss how to grow trust, overcome conflicts, and make space for quality time together. In...

Remote work exploded during COVID-19, leaving many employers struggling to recall staff back to the office. But it's not just location - record numbers are rethinking their jobs altogether! In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, we dive into the...

Five-year-old Luke and Lily love the spirit of Christmas. This year, their wish comes true for an adventure! The twins finally encounter the legendary Guardian of the Angel Tree from childhood stories. Embark on a heartwarming journey as Luke and Lily...

When a cancer diagnosis rocks your world, how do you carry on? Megan Simmons draws strength from her faith on her breast cancer journey. The Foley Elementary assistant principal shares how willpower, community, and perseverance keep her thriving. Join...

Discover an unexpected Southern gem - one of only 60 working tea farms in the U.S. Nestled in Fairhope, Alabama, this lush farm produces artisanal teas with an authentic crop-to-cup process. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, we tour the...

Wine director Christina Quick makes wine approachable for all, from novice sippers to connoisseurs. At Fairhope's Provision, Christina's passion is guiding people on their wine journeys. She shares insider tips on key wine regions, flavor profiles for...

No matter what industry you’re in, building relationships is important. It’s often said, your network is your net worth. But making connections, growing and keeping them isn’t exactly easy for everyone. Matthew Kingsley, President and CEO of 3...

While extremely fun and often lucrative, the voice acting industry can be a difficult gig to break into. Connections, patience, training and access to equipment are just some of the key elements aspiring voice actors will need to be successful. None...

The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are almost here! After being postponed last year due to COVID-19, the games will finally take place starting July 23, 2021. Gymnastics is consistently one of the most popular and anticipated Olympic sports....

Known in wellness circles as the mind, body, and soul connector, Robert Brace is a celebrity wellness expert and inspiration. While attending college on a dance scholarship, Brace suffered a severe back injury that jeopardized his future in dance....

Considering going vegan or vegetarian but not sure where to start? In this episode of Living It Up with Lenise, we're talking with trailblazing chef Chrissy Tracey, Bon Appétit's first vegan chef. Chrissy shares the differences between vegan and...

The influencer marketing industry has exploded in recent years, projected to be worth a staggering %15 billion by the end of 2022. In this episode of Living It Up with Lenise, we're chatting with Gabe Feldman, Business Development Lead at Viral...

Want to start running but have no idea where to begin? In this episode of Living It Up with Lenise, we chat with fellow podcaster Allie VanDyke about her journey from couch to 5K. She shares how she went from avoiding running to completing her first...

Disordered eating. A a woman shares her painful struggle with body dysmorphia that led to life-threatening restriction. We discuss the warning signs and importance of self-love, in this edition of Living It Up with Lenise.

Blue Fin CEO Marcus Neto reels in the story of launching his ad agency Blue Fin Media in Mobile, AL. Tune in for a masterclass in branding and entrepreneurship in this edition of Living It Up with Lenise!

FOX10 News reporter Toi Thornton recounts the challenges of covering an unprecedented global pandemic. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, he shares what it was like reporting on the frontlines during a crisis unlike anything seen before....