Failure Is The Condiment That Gives Success Its Flavor with Therese Myers - #163

The Donna Drake Show

Donna talks to Dale Torborg, Advisory Board Member, Brandon Marquez, Founder of Southern Cross Service Dogs and Matt Frug, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Southern Cross Service Dogs. Southern Cross Service Dogs mission of providing exceptional service dogs to individuals with disabilities is made possible by the dedication and support of their incredible volunteers. By joining their pack, you have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of service members and contribute to their increased independence and well-being.

Donna chats with Therese Myers, Founder of Yes Girls Create Inc. Yes Girls Create Inc. is a space meant to sparking innovation, develop lasting friendships, nurture leaders. As both a woman and a mother of three daughters, Therese Myers understood the importance of encouraging our girls to tap into their greatness and provide them with tangible tools to accomplish their wildest dreams. Data showed that mentorship was at the heart of successful outcomes and that lives could be changed if a child had just one trusted adult in their lives. The burning desire to connect with every little girl, hear their dreams, see the sparkle in their eyes began to drive Therese to create something her community needed.

Donna sits down again and talks to Evan Hirsch, Fashion Designer Evan Hirsch is a 25 year old fashion designer, entrepreneur, TV personality, stylist, make up artist, and content creator from New York. He is most known for his transforming dresses, under the name EvanHirschFashion on TikTok, where he posts for over 484,000 fans. His designs have been viewed by over 65 million worldwide viewers and have captured celebrity attention by the likes of Kim Petras.

Donna talks Ethan Klenofsky Ethan is a 2016 North Babylon High School graduate and, at only 25 years old, has won numerous awards including The Congressional Award, The Duke of Edinburgh Award and The President’s Volunteer Service Award. Klenofsky is currently mentoring youth across the country for The Congressional Award, which he won in 2022. Klenofsky said that this is Congress’ top honor for youth ages 14 to 24 and he added that his goal for the future is to be on TV news so that he can spread the word and encourage other young people to apply for these community service-based awards.

Donna talks to Fran Capo and Lou Angelwolf. Fran Capo is a fast talking, down to earth native New Yorker is a 22- time author, TEDX motivational speaker, 11 time World record Holder, most known at the Guinness Book of World Records Fastest Talking Woman. She’s appeared on over 5000 radio and TV shows worldwide, including Access Hollywood with Mario Lopez, Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show and several award winning movies and commercials. Lou Angelwolf is a witty soft-spoken Floridian man of many talents; Comedian, Talk Show host, Master of Ceremonies, & Voice Talent. He has shared the stage with Brian Regan, Rodney Dangerfield and Henny Youngman. Along with Mary Ellen Depetrillo they created a 90 minute 3 headliner award winning comedy show called Two Chicks and a horsetail.

Finally, Donna talks to Steve Weeiss, Co-founder of Snakkidz. Snakkidz is an organic chewy granola bar that is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, these bars are designed to cater to the needs of health-conscious individuals, allergy sufferers, and families looking for a nutritious snack option that doesn't compromise on taste.