Mimi Stuart has been acting and entertaining audiences since she was 10 years old, and professionally since she was 15. Mimi performed Off-Broadway as a lead in The Mandela and Guilty Innocence. She has been in almost 20 movies and her voice can be heard on several voice-overs.

Mimi started to teach and direct for Monica May at The Children’s Acting Academy in 2000, and became its sole owner four years later. She is thrilled to see her students grow year after year, both artistically and academically. Many students have gone on to study at the four major performing arts high schools in NYC, and to star and appear in Broadway shows.

Michelle joins Michelle to talk about the academy and how acting classes can benefit children of all ages.

You don’t have to be an entertaining expert or a wiz in the kitchen to serve flavorful, homemade dishes any day of the week! By implementing some cooking hacks, like taking some help from your pantry with toppers and add-ons pre-seasoned with herbs and spices, you can elevate favorites like chicken and rice or taco bowls or make meal prep a breeze.
Chef and Entertaining Expert Ceci Carmichael discusses her tips and tricks with Michelle to becoming your own at-home personal chef. She will share easy ways to create delicious, homemade recipes that pack plant-based protein and fiber as well as offer simple cooking hacks and meal prep ideas.

September is Baby Safety Month and Michelle is thrilled to have back on the show, Sarah Tilton, the Director of Consumer Advocacy at Britax. Sarah is a renowned authority in child passenger safety and has dedicated her career to the well-being of children. Sarah talks to Michelle about the importance of proper car seat installation and tips for keeping your child safe when it comes to making sure they are in the correct car seat or booster seat for their height and weight. Learn more about Britax and their easy click tight installation process at us.britax.com

Paul Rabil, renowned professional lacrosse player, Co-Founder and President of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) joins Michelle to talk about the increased popularity of the sport and the championship game this weekend.

Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is an American professional field lacrosse league composed of 8 teams featuring the world’s best lacrosse players. The league’s 2023 season has been action packed, with speed, physicality, stiff competition with one-goal games, and SportsCenter Top 10 plays. Founded in 2018 by brothers Mike and Paul Rabil, a legendary lacrosse pro himself, the PLL is on a mission to trailblaze a future of professional sports that is player led and fan focused. The PLL currently operates in a “touring model” but is set to assign teams to home cities later this year, with 26 markets in contention.

The cost of college has steadily increased over the last 30 years, and with it, the need for student loans and other forms of financial air that leave students in debt. Kansas State Treasurer, Steven Johnson, talks about how one can start saving now with a 529 Plan and all of the benefits that come with it.