living abundantly
with sarah vie
Episode 3: Living Abundantly With Sarah Vie WLNY55
EPISODE: 003, Living Abundantly with Sarah Vie
AIR DATE: November 09, 2024
Welcome to Living Abundantly with Sarah Vie, where we strive to create fulfillment through life’s simple treasures that inspire you to achieve your dreams at any age. We’ll highlight a diverse range of motivational guests, from celebrities, abundant authors, and successful entrepreneurs to award-winning chefs, influencers & so much more.
Meet Our
GUESTS
Greg Louganis
5x Olympic Medalist, Author & Coach
Shares how his hardships have abundantly transformed his Life.
Considered the greatest diver in history, Greg Louganis is the first male to win gold medals on both 3 meter springboard and 10 meter platform in consecutive Olympic Games (1984, 1988).
A trained actor, dancer, model and spokesman, Greg’s wide repertoire of skills keeps him in demand and in the public eye.
As the undisputed GOAT of mindset, Greg shares his knowledge and wisdom through his meditation and mindfulness course, as well as through his books, interviews and speaking engagements.
With a total of 5 Olympic medals, 5 World Championship titles, 6 Pan American titles and 47 national titles, more than any person in U.S. history, his records remain unbroken.
Today, as a coach, speaker, author, actor, activist and humanitarian he continues his tradition of excellence.
Causes close to his heart include HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+, Adoption/Foster Care, Mental Health/Addiction, Human Rights, Animals, Environmental Issues and Climate Change.
Nina Vietri
Celebrity Chef & owner of Vietri’s Cucina
The Harvest Pear of Thanksgiving & Alternate Dishes and Decor.
Nina Vietri was born just south of Philadelphia in Wilmington, DE, and was raised close by in Hockessin, DE. She is the daughter of a nurse, and her dad is still an active mushroom farmer to this day. She is a part of a very strong Italian family, and her heritage has played a huge role in molding her into the person she is today.
As an Italian, FOOD and FAMILY are everything to her. After spending a brief period of time in her twenties as a preschool teacher (kids are another huge passion of hers), she decided to follow her dreams of becoming a chef. Inspired by her warm memories of the holidays with her large family, especially with her grandfather, she knew that cooking was her greatest way to express love and bring people together.
Her culinary career has taken her to prestigious hotels and restaurants from Philly all the way out to the beaches of Delaware—where she has filled just about every role a chef could ever be asked along the way. All the while, she traveled the country every chance she had, learning the cuisines, techniques, and cultures of the places she’d visit.
After having spent the last few years as a private chef and caterer doing dinner parties as well as large holiday galas, it was in the late spring of 2024 that Nina decided to take her culinary journey to the next level after only being home from her trip in Italy, no later than 48 hours, she states. She decided to close in on her dream of opening her own restaurant—Vietri’s Cucina! The new space will be opening in the fall of 2024, with Vietri’s Italian Market soon to follow in the same location.
The over 100 year old Bohemia avenue building is tucked away in a quiet corner of the historic town of Chesapeake City, MD, the same small town Nina resides in with her young son, Albert.
Shari Biery
Purpose & Well Being Coach
Author of It’s Your Turn
(Setting Boundaries to Cultivate Abundance)
Shari Biery is a Purpose and Well-Being Coach and the founder of Alive With Purpose Coaching. She specializes in empowering midlife women, particularly those with high-achieving spouses, to reclaim their identities and prioritize their well-being. Drawing from over two decades as a military spouse and her expertise as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Shari has developed the C.A.L.M. Method, a transformative approach that helps women set boundaries, say ‘It’s My Turn,’ and cultivate a life of abundance filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Her book, ‘It’s Your Turn,’ offers a roadmap for women ready to rediscover themselves and embrace their next best chapter.
Dennis Appel
Content Creator of @DadsGotMoves
FLaughter & Dancing is the Best Medicine
“Just a dancing dad who wants to make you smile
The Dadsgotmoves journey began when he and his wife, Linda, met at a Long Island club in 1985 and discovered a shared love for music and dance. Born in Brooklyn on the same day (two years apart), they married in 1988, had three children, and brought music into every corner of their home. His improvisational dance moves, always aimed at making his kids laugh, first went public at his daughter’s Sweet 16 in 2011. Years later, in 2018, a casual kitchen dance to “Push Push in the Bush” was recorded by his daughter and posted on Barstool Sports, quickly going viral and sparking the launch of Dadsgotmoves on Instagram and TikTok.
Since then, Dadsgotmoves has grown to over 208K followers on Instagram and 249K on TikTok, earning viral fame and leading to appearances on The Ellen Show, Dancing with Myself, and Good Morning America. He’s starred in a music video, a Prudential commercial, and more. Inspired by his mother’s Saturday morning dance parties to Soul Train and American Bandstand, he credits manifestation and the joy of dance for this journey that has spanned decades, bringing him to new stages and audiences around the world.
McKenna Reitz
Author of Never Have a Bad Hair Day
Transforming adversity into strength
McKenna Reitz embodies resilience and transformative leadership, acclaimed for her impactful TEDx talk and a distinguished 18-year career as an award-winning AP Psychology teacher. An alopecia warrior, McKenna channels her personal journey into a powerful message of empowerment, encouraging individuals to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. Her academic achievements include a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Hope College and a Master of Educational Technology from the University of Toledo highlighting her commitment to fostering educational excellence and leadership development.
Recognized for her profound impact within and beyond the educational sphere with awards such as Toledo 20 Under 40 and the ‘I Make a Difference’ teacher accolade, McKenna’s influence radiates through her role as a celebrated varsity volleyball coach, meriting her inclusion in the BCSN Top 20 Coaches of the Past 20 Years and earning her numerous ‘Coach of the Year’ awards.
A sought-after motivational speaker, McKenna has engaged audiences across leading organizations and academic settings, delivering powerful discourses on resilience, purpose, and the art of turning challenges into opportunities. Her story and insights have been featured in prestigious media platforms such as Forbes, Good Morning America, and The Jennifer Hudson Show, further solidifying her status as a beacon of purpose-driven leadership.
Residing in Sylvania, Ohio, with her family, McKenna utilizes her personal narrative and expertise to ignite change and nurture a spirit of empowerment, showcasing the transformative power of embracing adversity for personal and professional growth.
Be our Next
Abundant Guest
- One On-Air Luminary Spotlight Shoutout From Sarah Vie on WLNY55, a CBS-Owned & Operated Station in The Top TV Market in the Country. *Slots are extremely limited! All guests are subject to a wait-list. Contact us to learn more.
Living Abundantly With Sarah Vie will endorse your brand, review your book, spread your mission, send people to your boutique, or celebrate your new product(s) & offering(s)! *It does not include a recorded in-person interview but includes the following:
- A written review or endorsement from WLNY55’s Host, Sarah Vie, and a headshot will be digitally sent for use in your product marketing or for you to print.
- Your logo & URL will be positioned on-screen during your “Luminary Spotlight” Segment shoutout.
- A Downloadable Dropbox Link to the whole “Luminary Spotlight” Segment
- A YouTube link to the entire episode containing your Luminary Spotlight shoutout.
- BONUS: You’ll reach more with Vie’s 70k+ YouTube audience!
- Featured logo placement on livingabundantlywithsarahvie.com & sarahvie.com, linking back to the URL of your choice!
* By invitation only as space is limited and on high demand. Please apply to learn about our current availability, or email us at livingabundantlywithsarahvie@gmail.com
