It is Indeed Christmas! Here are 5 ways to make this Christmas the best ever.

1: Don't Blame Santa
Don't get angry about something that was supposed to happen. We often set such high expectations for Christmas that we never live up to them. Let it be.

2: Take family photos
Take tons of photos. Remember that today is about the feeling and emotion as well as the gift.

3. Cook early
Mamma always said it best "start cooking with the kids get up!" The day will pass you buy before you know it.

4. Don't let family bother you
We all have That relative. Don't let them bother you. Step away, take deep breaths, or as Troy Show lifestyle expert Kathy Andersen said in season one, confront them peacefully.

5: Realize the true meaning of the holidays 
The True meaning of the holidays is so much bigger than an iPad air. whatever you believe, take a moment to let that energy take hold of you. Appreciate your blessings.

Its easy to get depressed and feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. No matter what you are going through you DESERVE to be happy.

1. Start a new project 

Paint a picture, or fix a problem area in your house. Sometimes all you need to do to get out of a stooper, is to just DO something.

2: Someone has it worse than you 

People in the Philippines, Africa and others have no running water or electricity. Thinking about the blessing you have in compassion will make you happy and blessed.

3:  Create a daily list of goals 

Create a list of goals that you want to accomplish that day. It could be cleaning your kitchen or organizing a bedroom. The sense of accomplishment in itself once you finish should brighten your day.

4: Find the lesson in your unhappiness

Life wants you to learn. That's why things happen so we can grow from them. Ask yourself, What am I to learn from this? By learning the lesson you can begin to change your life and be happier.

5: Appreciate the small things

Did you know that just by reading this your living on earth! What an amazing feat. Cherish the fact that you can read this page! Appreciate the everyday tasks that some take for granted.

Yahoo! is one of the most used sites in the world. When news happens people trust Yahoo! Every year they compile a list of the top web searches of the year. This year The Troy Show was asked to feature the amazing list. Caroyln Clark a Yahoo Trends analyst, stops by to reveal the moments that got you searching. Here is the list of the top web searches of 2013 For more lists including the most watched TV shows visit YearInReview.Yahoo.com 

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Its almost here the time when people go crazy, and the price of the iPhone you've wanted all year is drastically reduced.  Here are the top 5 tips to make sure you have a safe and sane Black Friday shopping experience.

1: Get a plan together

Running into retailers without a plan on Black Friday is like running into a car accident head on. The swarms of people will be overwhelming. Make a list of items that you want and stick to those items. You cant grab everything. 

2: Get other family and friends to go

Once you know what you want, Create a strategic plan with family and friends. They can help you stake out areas that you can't be in, and will more often then not be shopping for themselves anyways.

3: Shop at the store a day or two ahead of time

Go to the store before hand and learn the layout of where things will be. Will things change on Black Friday? Of Course! However surveying the area will be very helpful. A lot of stores have their doorbuster deal boxes already placed. (Some of the best deals are in the back of the store, or away from cash registers.)

4: Don’t go crazy

No item is ever worth killing or hurting anyone for. This may sound silly, But how many people intend to go crazy on Black Friday? Sometimes it just happens. Keep your emotions in check.

5: Remember the real reason of the holidays

Remember the real reason of the holidays is to spread love and cheer to our loved ones. No gift can compensate for the love and attention they need.

Happy Shopping!

Not many make the transition from hooters girl to President of a major company, Kat Cole is an exception. Kat  is the President of Cinnabon, a company that sells more than 100,000 Cinnamon Rolls a day in its 750 bakeries across the United States and worldwide.

Kat stops by the show to share what really happened on the show and she reflects on the controversial moments at Hooters that changed the way she looks at business.

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He is one of the smartest men in the world. With a whopping 155 IQ very few can outsmart him. Those who dare now have the chance, thanks in part to an all new game show premiering Tuesday, November 5th at 8/7 Central on The Game Show Network. Join us as we talk about "The Chase" and see if Troy can outsmart the "beast" Mark Labbett.

Be sure to watch "The Chase" on The Game Show Network at 8/7pm Central.

The full interview is below.


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Every now and then a story comes along that is so personal and emotional that it hits home. This is one of those moments. This month, meet Lupe a 15 year old high school student who is finally speaking out about the bullying he endures. Lupe has been bullied by students and their parents. His Mother Mary, who also joins us, shares her frustration dealing with the Kenosha, WI school district where she lives. Share the link, watch it your family. Everyone deserves to hear this story.

Watch The Troy Show on TV on Time Warner Cable in Kenosha, WI Channel 14 Every Monday at 9:00am and Thursday at 4:00pm or watch the YouTube Video Below.


UPDATE: We received a statement from the Kenosha Unified School District during the shooting of the episode. 

"Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) continues to understand the importance of bullying prevention. KUSD has formed a diverse ad hoc bullying prevention committee with over 25 participants. This committee is comprised of community members, board members, principals, counselors, students and parents. The committee is dedicated to exploring and investigating best practices surrounding bullying behavior. The committee looks forward to making recommendations for district-wide bullying prevention programs and services. KUSD thanks you for highlighting and bringing awareness to such an important community issue."

The Troy Show Facebook Page has launched today! Right on Facebook you can view Troy Show Episodes, Sign up for tickets, and view our instagram feed! When you get a moment.. Like the Page... Here's a Short Video..

 

Chad Spencer has sacrificed his family and money to live out his dream of being a mascot. Now his goal is to
make it the pros as a mascot. Many don't know how competitive, and difficult the job is. Hulu shares all in its new series "Behind The Mask". The show chronicles Chad as he works his way up, and what hes lost to keep his dream alive. Chad stops by the Troy Show to discuss the ups and downs of his career and why he decided to bare all to Hulu and the world.

Check out "Behind The Mask" on Hulu.com starting October 29th. 

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It is the time of year when families come together to celebrate the holidays. For divorced families this can be especially difficult. Questions many families have will be answered when National family law expert Steve Mindel stops by the Troy Show. How do I approach the holidays? How can I organize family and not have a chaotic mess? How do I deal with the kids and gifts? Steve answers it all.

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They  have grown up in the spotlight. Staring in shows like "Glee", and Disney's hit show "Shake It Up" but Kenton Duty and Kat McNamara's new film is their most powerful yet. It is called the "Contest". "Contest" shows how schools and communities can change when one person has the fortitude to do so.

"Contest" airs Sunday, October 6th at 5-7pm Central Time on the Cartoon Network.

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She created one of the most popular shows in American history, Jersey Shore. SallyAnn Salsano is back at it with her new show "Fangasm" which airs on SyFy on Tuesday nights 10:00/9:00pm Central. The show follows contestants as the vie to work with Stan Lee the creator of Marvel comics.

What makes a good reality show? Does SallyAnn feel the Pressure to outdo herself? Listen to the entire interview below.

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Khloe and Lamar; George Zimmerman. Headlines that have us glued to the edge of our seats. National attorney David Diamond stops by the Troy Show on Radio to discuss the legal and human costs to these stories and more.

David Diamond is one of the premiere attorneys of our time being named a Super Lawyer rising star 3 years in a row. David has appeared on the O'Reilly Factor, E News, and now stops by the Troy Show. 


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Since July the community has been buzzing about The Troy Show on TV and it finally returns September 16th. When deciding what to do this debut episode, The Troy Show team..LOVED this idea. This month go behind the scenes of one of America's fastest growing burger chains, as Troy get's in uniform, and learns the business inside and out.

Watch the full episode on Channel 14 on Time Warner Cable starting September 16th at 9am or view the entire episode below. 

Kathy Andersen is the author of "Change your shoes, Live your Greatest Life"

The Troy Show on Podcast is back with resident life and transformation coach Kathy Andersen! This summer as millions across the country plan to graduate from high school and college, Kathy shares her tips on how not only to leap into the next chapter, but leap into your true purpose.




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It is indeed here. The Troy Show on TV Debuted June 6th on Kenosha Community Media Channel 14. The debut episode was packed with memorable moments with the Cast of SoulCafeLive and the remarkable story of Christopher LeMark who created SoulCafeLive.

To purchase tickets for SoulCafeLive visit. www.Facebook.com/YellowHCA for more information

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It is the most anticipated concert event of the summer, and The Troy Show has the scoop.  Over the last several months Christopher Lemark scoured Kenosha, Wisconsin looking for the best young talent in the area. Boy did he deliver! On June 29th at the Reuther Auditorium, his production SoulCafeLive will take center stage. SoulCafeLive is a combination of Glee, and American Idol. This is not your average youth talent show. 

I recently sat down with Executive Director Christopher Lemark, and the cast; Asia, Denzell, Riley, Kyle, Kadijah, Manny,  Marquan, Danny, and Katelyn. (Pictured in the same order) to discuss the drama, the music, and of course the magical memories they aim to create on June 29th.

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SoulCafeLive takes place on June 29th in Kenosha, WI at the Reuther Auditorium at 6:30pm.  To purchase tickets click HERE.




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Its an interview almost one year in the making, and I couldn't think of a better way to cap of an
amazing year of the Troy Show than with Tammy Conforti the founder of the Kenosha Dream Playground Project.

As a special needs teacher for more than a decade, Tammy was tired of seeing her school age children not accommodated at recess and at local parks.She went into action founding an organization whose ultimate goal is to build a playground where kids of all abilities can play together.

Click below to listen to our first interview together in close to a year. Where does the park go from here? What about the critics? Tammy answers below.


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The Kenosha Dream Playground Project is holding its latest fundraiser "Party for a Playground" on May 18th at the UAW Hall. The event starts at 10 Pm. Live music, great food tickets at only $10 bucks. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

District Director for DWD at the Kenosha County Job Center Rene O'Connor stops by. Are you looking for work? Chances are somebody you know is looking for work. Rene shares her advice to help you land the job you've been looking for! We also talked about the huge upcoming career expo happening at UW Parkside on May 22nd from 12:00-4:00pm.

Kathy Andersen Author of "Change your Shoes, Live your Greatest Life"

Kathy Andersen also stops by to share how we can transform our lives this spring. By not only cleaning our homes, but cleaning out our lives. The entire episode is below.

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It is a cause near and dear to my heart. Erin Davis, Andi Connolly- Meyers,and executive Director of Women and Children's Horizons Beth Ballo shed light on Child Abuse in this emotional Troy Show. For the first time ever, I share a personal story that only a few know. Listen to the entire episode below.

For more information about Women and Children's Horizons please visit their website www.wchkenosha.org


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If the Boston Terror became a Kenosha nightmare would we be ready? I recently sat down with Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman for a one on one riveting interview to talk about that and much more. Is a walmart coming to town? What happened to the much hyped Downtown study plan? The questions you want answered, get answered on The Troy Show.

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Booker T's new book is available on Amazon 

WrestleMania 29 was a spectacle unlike any other. During WrestleMania week the company honors the legends that have paved the way for the organization during its Hall of Fame Ceremony, Booker T joined the hallowed hall this year.

By the age of 13 he had lost both of his parents and had to literally fight to survive in the dark streets of Houston. Booker not only survived but thrived. In his memoir "From Prison To Promise: My Life Before the Squared Circle", Booker encapsulates the struggle and eventual triumph and in the process becoming one of the most famous pro wrestlers of all time.

Be sure to get your copy of "From Prison to Promise: My Life in the Squared Circle" wherever books are sold. 

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He is one the most popular state representatives of our time, and I sat down with him for a one on one interview. Rep. Peter Barca, who is a democrat, is always opinionated and is very often at the forefront of major state discussions. We talk about it all from mining, to jobs, to gay marriage in Wisconsin.

The entire episode is archived below.

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It one of the most highly anticipated episodes of the season. WWE Diva Trish Stratus stops by the Troy Show to talk about her illustrious wrestling career and her induction into the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame. We also talked about the current WWE Product, and what she thinks ever potential wrestler should know before stepping into the ring. It is a very thought provoking look inside the amazing, and crazy world of wrestling you will not want to miss.

Listen to the entire episode below. 

If you prefer to listen on HD3 Radio. Click HERE To tune into the show on Monday, April 1st or Wednesday, April 3rd at 6/5c PM.  The link works in Internet Explorer.

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It is one of my favorite episodes of the season, and it was one of yours as well. We are re-airing our episode with Dean Smith. At 12 years old his mother was murdered. Dean eventually forgave the man who killed his mother. Dean shares how he did, and why he believes we all can forgive even the most henious actions done to us, or loved ones.

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She's back! Kathy Andersen joins us on this Brand New Troy Show. It is the time of year when we all start spring cleaning. Going through old papers and magazines clearing cluttter from our lives. Kathy shares how we can use that same mentality to clean our minds, bodies, and spirits and make this years spring cleaning the most productive and transforming yet.

Click HERE to listen to episode on Monday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 20th at 6/5c PM

Yahoo has done it, and so has Best Buy. They have ended their telecommuting options for employees. That got me thinking.  I recently spoke with one of  the leading labor and employment specialists in the country Angela Reddock and we discussed this emerging trend. Is it here to stay? Find out on this Troy Show Web Exclusive.

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It is perhaps the most riveting episode of 2013. Kay Hawkins and her husband started the Yahweh religion. But Kay says that the initial religion soon turned into a cult and that she was forced to leave. Join us for an interesting look inside a wold that we know very little about; Cult Life and how one woman founded and then escaped her own organization. 

Kay's new book "The House of Yahweh: My Side of The Story is available now online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Click HERE to tune into the Show on Monday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 13th at 6/5c PM on The Troy Show.

 

He is a community leader, and has served on the Kenosha, WI police force. But Many people may not know the history I have with the guest of this weeks episode Jeff Wamboldt. Jeff handed me my first truancy ticket. I was bullied and harassed in school, and decided not to show up. Jeff, although he did not know it then, changed my life for the better, and I wanted to have closure to that chapter of my life. It is amazing what a little hope and perseverance can do. The Troy Show is all about overcoming odds, this episode encapsulates it.

Jeff and I also talk about the neighborhood watch program, and why he thinks its one of the most successful ways to prevent crime in your neck of the woods.

For more information about the neighborhood watch program please call 262-657-3937 or email them at watch@kenoshapolice.com 

Click HERE To tune in Monday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 6th at 6/5c PM.

"I am beyond excited to continue the tradition of Kenosha Community Media. It means so much to be able to serve Kenosha through our many interesting assets such as Kenosha TV, and Southport Press. For those of you who have not seen the article, I will include it here. When you click the article it becomes larger. I am  so proud of Kenosha, our vibrant community, and I look forward to working with the community to create engaging content. I want to also thank the board members, staff, and Volunteers of Kenosha Community Media of whom, I am excited to work with.  Let the journey begin!"

~Troy McDonald

For more information on Kenosha Community Media and to learn how you can become involved visit our website at www.KenoshaMedia.org 

The Troy Show ends February with a very inspiring past episode. Lindsay Frucci was a mother determined to change her life. She loved brownies, and was determined to sell and manufacture her beloved treats. Lindsay created No Pudge Brownies a low fat, home brownie mix. Problem was with no business experience would people take her seriously? Lindsay joined us to share her amazing story.

Lindsay's best selling Book is available on Amazon.Com

Click HERE to listen to The Troy Show Monday, February 25th  and Wednesday, February 27th at 6/5c pm.

Kevin Olusola from the group Pentatonix stops by this week on a brand new Troy Show. Kevin is the beatboxer of the group. After wining the Sing Off on NBC, the group has catapulted to worldwide fame. With over 50 million views on YouTube and a rabid fan base, the group is currently on tour. Pentatonix will be stopping by the Milwaukee area on March 3rd at the Pabst theater. I talked to Kevin about the groups amazing journey, and the brand new concert experience that only Pentatonix can deliver.

Take a listen to the groups Swedish House Mafia Mashup below.

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Valentines Day is more than just an excuse to buy candy for those you love, its an opportunity to love yourself. Kathy Andersen gives us a helpful guide to do just that in her latest blog post for The Troy Show.

This Valentine’s Day, Be Your Most Cherished Valentine!

This Card is For You!

            “The secret to my own happiness, my own good future, is within my own hands. 

I must not miss that opportunity!” are the inspired words of the Dalai Lama.

            Likewise, the secret to our own love is within our hands. This Valentine’s Day, take the love that is within your hands, and cherish yourself among all others.

            Why? For the same reason you are instructed during a plane’s safety briefing to place the oxygen mask first on yourself, then on another. Love is the oxygen of your life. Without first filling yourself with your own love, you cannot authentically give love. Most importantly, you cannot attract the authentic love that will take you to your greatest heights!

            So how, on this Valentine’s Day, can you take some steps to be your most cherished Valentine?

1.   Write Yourself a Valentine’s Card!

This sounds simple enough, but just like writing a heartfelt Hallmark to the love in your life, writing an authentic love letter to yourself takes a little time, a lot of honesty, and a world of courage. Are you daring enough to proclaim your love for yourself? Start here!

My Valentine’s Card to Me:

To my most cherished and loved [Your Name Here],

You are the love of my life.

No-one knows the depths of me as you do.

No-one feels the passions that lie within as you do.

No-one sees me naked as you do.

No-one longs for me to emerge from a tiny seed to infinite beauty as you do.

No-one wishes for me to have abundance, love, and happiness as you do.

The ten things I cherish and love about you are:

[Make your list of ten things].

Today and every day, I will love and honor you by bringing one of the things I love about you into my day.

I will celebrate you.

I will hold you.

I will smile at you.

I will be kind and gentle to you.

I will look into your eyes and tell you how much I love all that you are.

I will speak to you and encourage you to chase your dreams and become all you are here to be.

2.  Make a Love Commitment to You. You Deserve It!

            For each of the the ten things you cherish and love about yourself, list at least one thing you can do in your day to bring that one thing into your life, and show your love for you.

            Commit to making just one act of love to yourself each day for 30 days, and you will have created a habit that you will never want to break!

            Why? Just like the need others in your life have to feel your love—a friend, a family member, your children, your spouse, your partner— “you,” more than anyone, need to feel your love for you. You are a child of the universe, a seed of God, a divine being. Who is more deserving of your love?

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection,” said the Buddha.

3.  Share Your Love With The One You Love!

            Create the time on Valentine’s Day to “pause” and share the ten things you love about yourself with your partner, spouse, or even your best friend. And, make it a two-way affair! Have your partner do the same, and you will give each other one of the greatest gifts of love—the mutual sharing of the most precious things within each of you.    

            Just as important, share the ways you will bring each of the things you love about you into your life every day.

4.  Make A Love Commitment to Each Other!

            Commit to helping each other bring the things you love into your lives every day. Be an accountability partner for the love of your life, and for the love you want to bring into your life.

            Exchange your “love lists” with your accountability partner and check in with each other each day—perhaps in the morning, during the day, or at the end of your day. You must choose to “pause” and create the space for you, for the love you have, and the love you desire.

5.  Complete Yourself!

            We often speak of our partners and those we love as “completing us.” Yet, we are the only ones who can act to complete ourselves.

            Our partners, best friends, and those we most love can support us as we journey to be “complete,” to love ourselves, to bring our gifts of love into the world, and to manifest in our lives all that we are here to create through our being. We must choose to leap into the journey. We must act to take each step. We must fill our shoes with the love that will fuel our journey.

            Each day, keep taking just one step. Each day, know that within you is all you need to create all you desire around you.    

            Each day, choose to be your most cherished and loved Valentine, and become your most complete!

“Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” 

Pablo Picasso

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