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Real Talk with BELLA Powered by BELLA Media + Co.

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Real Talk with BELLA is where purpose meets power. Hosted by BELLA Media + Co. CEO Vanessa Coppes, this podcast dives into raw, unfiltered conversations with cover stars, creators, and changemakers. From fashion and beauty to business, wellness, and personal growth, every episode is a reminder that behind every polished image is a real story. Bold, heartfelt, and inspiring—this is your space to feel seen, heard, and empowered. Welcome to Real Talk. Welcome to BELLA.

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00:24:34

Real Talk with BELLA: Motherhood + Biz with Never...

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2020/12/17

If you're not familiar with Never Fully Dressed, you will be today. It's an amazing UK brand available on ShopBop, Nordstrom, and Asos. Founder, Lucy Aylen, is a mother of three, who after giving birth to her third child during the COVID-19 pandemic, buying back her stock from retailers and continuing to design every print and pattern, Lucy decided to take things a step further, developing styling videos for all pieces in her backyard. But that’s not all! While breastfeeding, Lucy continued to show

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00:43:06

Real Talk With BELLA: Sabrina Shaheen Cronin

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2020/12/10

Sabrina Shaheen Cronin has been practicing law and has been running her own full-service law firm for the better part of the last decade - and now, she is expanding her work into the realm of family coaching, offering workshops and personal counseling to families undergoing stressful changes. In particular, her work aims to provide families navigating the waters of separation, divorce, and co-parenting with a road map that they likely would not otherwise have access to. Sabrina pursued her law

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00:27:03

Real Talk with BELLA: Anna Slayton on Covid + Your...

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2020/12/02

We talk to Anna Slayton, a Walden University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student and RN-BSN graduate. Anna saw the COVID-19 crisis mounting in New York City, and knew she had to join the fight as a relief nurse. She temporarily left her family in Texas to help save the lives of others. Anna shares a glimpse into the heartbreaking yet inspiring journey that led her to NYC. She worked 12-hour overnight shifts for several weeks at a nursing facility caring for elderly patients with COVID-19

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00:36:44

Real Talk with BELLA: Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess -...

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2020/11/19

Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess is an activist, author, Muslim refugee and authority on rebuilding societies and civic institutions that have fallen into chaos. In fact, she’s a professor who lectures on radicalization, corruption and elite formation in societies at Columbia University. Her just-released memoir, THE CAT I NEVER NAMED: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival, is a harrowing account of how her family survived the Bosnian war’s ethnic cleansing campaign in the early 90’s. Amra’s journey has

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00:29:57

Real Talk with BELLA: Mark Henick, Mental Health...

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2020/11/12

Few have stood where Mark Henick has stood — and survived. With his heart pounding and the concrete beneath his feet crumbling, Henick expected that night on the overpass to be his last night ever. His near-death experience led to his powerful TEDx talk about suicide, which is one of the most watched in the world, and inspired his powerful new release, So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience.

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00:21:30

Real Talk with BELLA: Gerry Viggiani on Women's...

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2020/10/22

It's Mental Health Awareness month and as advocates of mental well-being, we chatted with. Geraldine “Gerry” Viggiani a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and is Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. Gerry is also the CEO and Founder of Lotus Blossom Psychotherapyin Eatontown, New Jersey.

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00:22:04

Real Talk with BELLA: Jessica Licciardello

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2020/10/15

It's Domestic Assault Awareness Month. BELLA's Creative Director, Jessica Licciardello chats with Real Talk host Vanessa Coppes about her inspiration for 8 Minutes to Freedom. 8 Minutes to Freedom is an art exhibit exploring the survival from domestic abuse in her own perspective. As a survivor of an abusive relationship, Jessica has come out the other side strong, but only by going through a long journey of healing.

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00:29:08

Real Talk With BELLA: Lauren Vena

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2020/10/08

Lauren Vena is an Author and has been a professional Makeup Artist for 20 years, but she's proudest to say she's a Wife & Mother. Lauren says, "Sometimes managing everyday life, work, trying to keep up with a social life, makes us moms think, 'are we doing the best?'" Lauren hopes you enjoy this book—that it makes you smile and laugh, while realizing the true meaning behind it—that no matter what, our kids love us just as we are!

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00:36:19

Real Talk With BELLA: Domestic Violence Panel,...

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2020/10/01

Domestic Violence is an all too real reality for many women + men. We share our experiences, talk to a panel of professionals who share resources + support. Sheri Kurdakul: Sheri is the Founder of VictimsVoice App and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. As a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence, she has devoted herself to ensuring victims of discrimination, harassment, and abuse are heard, believed, and able to seek legal justice. Bill Mitchell: Author, “When Dating Hurts” On June

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00:14:26

Real talk with BELLA: Caroline McBride

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2020/09/24

Veteran restaurant publicist Caroline McBride debuts her first book where she shares her escapades of a determined romantic who maneuvers her restaurant industry career to find "the one." This satiric journey showcases some of the best cities and attractions in the world, which you'll recognize from New York to Los Angeles as well as across the globe. This book is loosely adapted from some of Caroline’s personal experiences as head of publicity for the Serafina Restaurant Group. Released on July

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00:41:29

Real Talk with BELLA: Love, Intimacy + Sexual Health...

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2020/09/10

As the leading doctor and expert on sex during a pandemic, we would love to arrange an interview with you and Dr. Jennifer Berman (co-host of the CBS Emmy Award winning "The Doctors," NY Times Best-Selling Author) to share her expertise on how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting intimacy, dating, marriages, the possibility for early menopause in women, and how we view "self care." From navigating dating in a pandemic to the pending quarantine baby boom, Dr. Berman is available to answer all you sex

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00:27:35

Real Talk with BELLA: Lecia J. Brooks -...

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2020/09/04

We spoke to Leciaj Brooks, the Chief-of-Staff, Southern Poverty Law Center. The Southern Poverty Law Center is an American nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation. They also founded Teaching Tolerance. Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselorsand other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to

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00:22:09

Real Talk with BELLA: Michale J. Berry, NYC Actor,...

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2020/08/27

Michael first began acting at the age of six, when he got his first laugh while playing a Prince in The King and I. Since then he has come a long way, receiving a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University and an MA in Classical Acting from the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

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00:53:08

Real Talk with BELLA: Reaching Your Fullest Potential...

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2020/08/20

Yesterday: Kidnap Survivor. Today: Author. TED Speaker. Cheryl Hunter shares her story of resilience with us. We discuss the realities of sexual assault + human trafficking in the USA. We also share ways to help end it and resources for victims.

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00:35:49

Real Talk with BELLA: Laughter + Biz Do Mix with...

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2020/08/13

Chris Elles shares his insights on the healing power of laughter, plus the future of the comedy + entertainment industries. Chris Elles, Jr. is a Partner at The Syndicate (www.thesyn.com), an entertainment marketing agency basedheadquartered inWeehawken, NJ. Founded in 1998, The Syndicatebuilds full-scale integrated marketing programs from ideation to execution and connects brands to pop culture. His company's expertise in music, comedy, and engaging the millennial market has led to the creation of

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00:26:41

Real Talk with BELLA: Resilient Beauty with Esta...

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2020/08/06

Esta Crompton's personal journey is one we can all learn from. Learn about how a life changing car accident turned Esta's entire life around. She's now the founder of Estala Skincare and has many lessons in resilience + beauty to share.

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00:37:14

Real Talk with BELLA: Steps To Be Anti-Racist with...

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2020/07/30

Orlando based Dr. Keita Joy, Founder of Success Uncensored Coaching talksdiversity, inclusion, cultural competency, implicit bias and steps to be anti-racist. Dr. Joy lends some key points to the conversation aboutrace relations culture and where we each fit into the puzzle of social justice and equality and how we can create a fabric of peace in our companies, workplace and our world.

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00:44:19

Real Talk with BELLA: Activist Margo Greenbaum

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2020/07/23

Margo Greenbaum is a Marlboro, NJ student. She is also the organizer of the historic #BLM protest in Monmouth County. Our EIC Vanessa Coppes walked at the march and sat down on Real Talk to discuss Margo's activism and hopes for change in her community.

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00:56:48

Real Talk with BELLA: Dr. Delvena Thomas on Mental...

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2020/07/16

Real Talk with BELLA continues to deliver honest dialogue + expert advice 🩺 We spoke all things mental health + coping in times of stress + revelation with Dr. Delvena Thomas. Dr. Delvena Thomas is a tireless advocate and nationally recognized mental health expert working to end the stigma of mental illness and educate the public about the brain. She is a mother, an American soldier, a scientist, and a physician who promotes healthy living to strengthen individuals, families, communities, and

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Real Talk with BELLA: Kris Wagner Wittenberg, Founder...

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2020/07/08

In 2008, anunkind encounter with a complete stranger while running errands inspired Kris Wagner Wittenberg to ask herself, "WHY CAN'T PEOPLE JUST BE GOOD TO PEOPLE?!" We talk kindness, allyship, and more.

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