Don't Stop When You're Tired, Stop When You're Done with Natakie Burn - #118

The Donna Drake Show

Donna talks with Natakie Burn, actress,producer and stunt woman. Burn was born Natalia Guslistaya in Kyiv Ukraine. As a child, she attended the Bolshoi Ballet School in Moscow, and later the oyal Ballet School in London. She started her career as an actress, model and then became a writer and producer, and owned a production company, 7Heaven Productions. In 2014, Burn had a tiny role in the action adventure film The Expendables 3. She also was a producer of Devil's Hope and in 2015, she wrote, starred, and produced the action film Awaken.

Donna talks with Dr. Nicole Rotondi, DACM, L.AC Acupuncture Wellness Services of Smithtown.Dr Nicole Rotondi graduated from Binghamton University in 1994 and was headed toward applying to medical school when her parents were in a car accident. Her mom was badly injured and experienced many months of debilitating pain, until she tried acupuncture. After observing how incredible her mom did with treatment, Dr Nicole decided to pursue this little-known field of acupuncture and chinese medicine at the time. She has since studied, and consequently teaches, across the country. Her extensive knowledge and experience has touched the lives of many thousands of patients over the last 25 years! In fact, about 20 of her patients became acupuncturists after having experienced the incredible effects of her treatments and healed of their various conditions.

Donna chats with Michael Mei, Singer, Rapper, Emcee. Michael Mei is a singer, rapper, emcee and love the stage. In 2017, I successfully held and organized my solo singing concert in CUNY Hunter College and used social media marketing to promote the event attended by nearly 100. That was one of the best nights of my entire. I conquered so many obstacles to hold my concert which was always my dream. Life is short, live out your passion!

Finally, Donna checks out the Encourage Kids Gala Event and talks with Ryan Field, Host of the 39th Anniversary Gala, David Niggli Chief Merchandizing Officer at FAO Schwartz, Weskey Hall, Chair of the Young Professionals Board of the Encourage Kids Foundation, Jean Butler President and CEO of the Encourage Kids Foundation, Joan Palermo Vice Chair of Encourage Kida, Joe Wesseli, Board Member of Encourage Kids, Buzzy Geduld, owner of The Donut Pub and Mary Krayeske, Board Member of Encorage Kids. Since enCourage Kids Foundation started in 1985, they have been fulfilling their mission to humanize healthcare for children and their families by resourcing impact-driven pediatric programs and supporting the child life community. In short, they improve the experience for pediatric patients in the hospital and support child life specialists by providing emotional, psychological, and medical care to these children.