Don’t Be Afraid To Give Up The Good To Go For The Great with Dr. Christy Garner - #117

The Donna Drake Show

Donna talks with Dr. Christy Garner of Perma Gardens. Dr. Garner been practicing natural medicine for 22 years. Nine years ago, her family moved to the mountains to start a family homestead. Dr, Christy Gardner’s goal was simple, grow tons of food and medicine, that's super nutrient-dense and delicious, with the least amount of work?" The answer—perennial plants. She’s blessed to be homesteading on a piece of pristine land in the Santa Cruz mountains. Her plants are irrigated with a freshwater spring that bursts out of the mountain and all of her crops are grown organically and with loving intentions. Perennial fruits, veggies, and herbs are the easiest and most nutritious way to feed and nourish your family. At Perma Gardens we want everyone to have access to these amazing plants. If finances are a barrier for you, pop us a message and we can figure something out. We're rooting for you.

Donna talks with Phil Sottle, Founder and Prresident and Stacey Lerman, Personal Tranier of Intelligent Fitness. Founded in 2001, Intelligent Fitness is Long Island’s original Fitness Boutique Gym. It is owned and operated by Phil Sottile and Stacey Lerman. The Husband/Wife team has a combined education, experience, and resume that spans nearly 50 years in the health/fitness, and wellness industry. Since 2016, the couple has been overwhelmingly voted Long Island’s “Best Personal Trainers” SEVEN out of the last EIGHT years through the prestigious “Best of Long Island” contest, presented by Shnepps Publications. Additionally, Long Island recognizes Phil Sottile as its “Best Life Coach,” voting him into this title for a staggering 8-straight years since 2017! The company itself owns its own prestige, having been nominated as a “Best Gym” on Long Island each year since 2010 and claiming the title in 2018 and 2019, and 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Long Island voted “Intelligent” as the “Best Fitness Facility” in the category’s inaugural year. Though the company is not known for classes of a “high intensity” nature, the company’s uniquely instructed and designed Circuit-Training classes earned itself “Best of Long Island” honors as a “Best Bootcamp” style class for two straight years in 2023 and 2024.

Donna sits down and talks to Evan Hirsch, Fashion Correspondent and Fashion Designer. Singer and Musican Makenzie Phipps West Virginia native Makenzie Phipps has been making her way through the country music scene. We sat down with the 21-year-old singer in Nashville to discuss her debut single, her background, and how she helps adoptable animals. If you haven’t heard Phipps’ debut single “Maybe,” be sure to listen to it. The Josie Awards named it “Female Song of the Year” last year and it was well-deserved.

Donna chats with Angelika Finocchiaro and Salvatore Finocchiaro Co-Owners,Palermos Pizzeria and Palermo's is a family owned company that was founded by the Fallucca family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1964 and is still owned by the Fallucca family today! We are an entrepreneurial company that celebrates Italian culture to unite and serve others. Our Goal: To Deliver a Great Pizza Experience

Donna checks out SilkClinic and talks to Dr. Andrey Kolesnikov owner and Head Doctor. Located in the heart of Staten Island, NY, Silk Aesthetics is a premier medical spa dedicated to providing exceptional aesthetic treatments in a comfortable and luxurious setting. Our highly trained and experienced staff ensures you receive personalized care, tailored to your unique needs and goals. Their mission at Silk Aesthetics is to help you look and feel your best by enhancing your natural beauty with the latest non-invasive treatments and technologies. We are committed to staying current with industry advancements and maintaining the highest standards in patient care and safety. There experienced team will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan,