Would love to hear your thoughts! Disclaimer: This episode contains some swearing — it’s a raw, emotional conversation and Michele speaks from the heart. On social media, Michele Vidal’s life can look picture-perfect — but behind the photos is a story of resilience few people know. I sit down with my sister-in-law — my “Seester” — for a raw conversation about heartbreak, rebuilding, and the strength that emerges when life doesn’t go as planned. After a fairytale marriage unraveled due to infi...
Feb 18
1 hr 6 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! In this intimate solo episode, it’s just you and me. I’m checking in from my cozy podcast nook to talk about change, courage, and the clarity that often arrives in life’s most uncertain seasons. Since stepping away from local news, I’ve experienced both empowering highs and very human down days — but I’ve come to see them as signs pointing me exactly where I’m meant to go. When a friend referred to this chapter as a “midlife crisis,” it sparked a realization:...
Feb 11
30 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! A martini, a DM, and an instant friendship 🍸 Entertainment journalist and author Nelson Aspen joins me for a conversation that’s equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and heart. Nelson spent two decades on air covering entertainment news and lived through the electric media scenes of New York City and Hollywood in the 80s and 90s — stories he now captures in his books, which read like a time capsule of that era. We talk about his upbringing, coming out to his fath...
Feb 4
1 hr 10 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! Reinvention starts with learning to advocate for yourself. In this inspiring episode of Unscripted Turbulence, I sit down with Aundrea Cline-Thomas to explore finding your voice, trusting your talent, and shaping the life you want—no matter where you are in your journey. Aundrea shares how growing up in the Sierra Leonean immigrant community in Maryland taught her to speak up and fight for what she deserves. We discuss why comparing yourself to others is toxi...
Jan 28
1 hr 13 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! This episode delivers a bold jolt of inspiration — like sipping a cup of fully caffeinated coffee. I’m joined by Ryan Leckey, a former TV news colleague who has since stepped into his next chapter as the CEO of his own media company. Ryan shares his rise through television news, what it was like growing up and coming into his own skin on camera, and the courage it took to come out while in the industry. We dive into hustle, grinding, and the quiet whispers th...
Jan 21
1 hr 2 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! The second Wednesday in January is when fitness resolutions start to fade — and that’s why this episode matters. Founder of Stronger with Luisa, Luisa Curia, shares the deeply personal reason fitness became her lifeline. After battling depression in her 20s and nearly overdosing on pills, movement became her oxygen. In this raw conversation, Luisa opens up about how fitness helped heal her mind, carried her through a marriage falling apart, supported her thro...
Jan 14
57 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! Start 2026 with clarity, courage, and a little magic. In this episode, I sit down with my friend and spiritual advisor, Sutton Crawford — the witch who helped guide me through two major career decisions that changed everything. We talk about her path into witchcraft, intuitive guidance, and how to trust the signs that show up when you’re standing at a crossroads. And halfway through, Sutton pulls cards for the year ahead, offering an uplifting and energizing ...
Jan 7
1 hr 26 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! Big news to kick off 2026 — I have my first podcast sponsor, DUDE WOW Cocktails! I share the story, give a massive shoutout, and celebrate this milestone with gratitude. We catch up since Thanksgiving Eve: holiday highlights, my YouTube Partnership Program acceptance, and what life has been like in my first season out of TV. I also dive into New Year’s Eve & Day traditions and tease an empowering January lineup to help you start the year strong. Your turn...
Dec 30, 2025
46 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! It’s my final episode before a three-week holiday break! 🦃✨ I’m checking in about how Thanksgiving went and sharing a little plea: as you spread holiday cheer, please share this podcast with someone who might need it. This break feels especially meaningful this year. For the first time in a long time, I get to enjoy the holidays without the grueling local TV news grind. I’m grateful for the chance to recharge while continuing to build something of my own—some...
Dec 3, 2025
19 min
Would love to hear your thoughts! Just in time for Thanksgiving, etiquette expert Thomas Farley — aka Mister Manners — joins me to tackle those tricky holiday moments we all face. From awkward dinner conversations to unexpected family drama, he shares how to handle it all with grace. Plus, the surprising story behind how he became Mister Manners… after a little turbulence. New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays! Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook Watch...
Nov 26, 2025
1 hr 7 min
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