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Darci Lynne and Misty Farmer Talk Family, Christmas, and Working From Home, Plus Producer and Coach Gary Owen – Episode 529

America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne and her mother Misty Farmer join Nancy to talk about the power of family, Christmas, Darci’s career journey, music in their family, extreme togetherness, and filming ‘The Spin with Darci Lynne’ and Nickelodeon’s ‘Unfiltered’ from home during the pandemic. In the second segment, ventriloquist, coach and entertainment producer Gary Owen shares creative gift ideas…

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Angela Cartwright Talks ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘Lost in Space’, Friendships, and Life with Grandchildren, Plus Entertaining Ideas for Parents and Grandparents – Episode 525

Artist and actress Angela Cartwright joins Nancy to discuss her childhood roles in the beloved film ‘The Sound of Music’, and television favorites ‘Lost in Space’ and ‘Make Room for Daddy’, and her real life role as a grandmother. Plus, Nancy reviews entertaining opportunities to share with the kids in your lives including the new children’s picture book Latkes for Santa Claus by Janie Emaus.

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Monica Piper Talks Stand-up, ‘Rugrats’, Comedy Writing and Single Parenting, Plus Art Tips for Parents, Teachers and Kids – Episode 523

Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Monica Piper joins Nancy to discuss her one-woman play ‘Not That Jewish’ and her comedy journey from childhood influences to her career and work as an English teacher, stand-up comedian and sitcom writer. Plus, visual artist Sarah West discusses her art advocacy work with children, families, and educators and…

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Danny Griego Talks Music, Creative Shifts, and Racing, Plus Novel Insights with Dr. Stephanie Newman – Episode 506

Country music artist Danny Griego joins Nancy to discuss his latest single, “Inevitable,” his upcoming release “At The Crossroads,” a duet with his music idol the late Waylon Jennings, and why staying in your lane isn’t always the best creative decision. Plus, Nancy talks with novelist and psychologist Stephanie Newman about parenting and bullying, her new novel…

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NASA Astronaut Col. Nick Hague Talks Space, Patience, and Chasing Your Passion Plus A Glimpse Into The Impact of Space Exploration on Family Life with Col. Catie Hague – Episode 500

NASA astronaut Col. Nick Hague joins Nancy to discuss life lessons from his career journey, his time on the International Space Station, and the powerful support networks that contribute to success and the human exploration of space. Plus, Nick’s wife Col. Catie Hague joins the conversation to talk about dual career relationships, co-parenting, and sheltering in place with an astronaut…

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