Episode 123
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On Todays Episode: We start our with an exclusive interview with the iconic Montel Williams to talk about the 43rd season of his show Military Makeover with Montel.
Next we are in studio to celebrate the 11th year of Red Dress Party San Diego and to let you know all the details on this years event.
Montel Williams
Military Makeovers with Montel, A lifetime TV show, is in the 43rd season and the upcoming season is spotlighting the Reeves Family of North Carolina.
This will be the 43rd veteran they have helped and we get the scoop on this season from Montel!
“Being selected and participating in Military Makeover with Montel was an incredible experience that went far beyond the beautiful renovations to our home.
We are honored and blessed to have been selected. The kindness, professionalism, and genuine care from the crew, volunteers, and community made me feel truly supported. The reveal day was unforgettable and having the chance to share my story with Montel was both meaningful and powerful.
The experience reminded me of the strength of community and the real world impact that can have for our veterans. I will always be grateful for the opportunity and the impact it has had on my life.”
The Reeves Family
Military Makeover with Montel® is an award-winning reality TV series dedicated to transforming the homes and lives of military families across the country.
Hosted by Veteran, Author, and TV Personality Montel Williams, the show brings together businesses, non-profits, and local communities to create lasting change for those who’ve served.
Airing on Lifetime® and the American Forces Network, Military Makeover is more than a renovation show—it’s a powerful mission where help, healing, and hope truly start at home.
For more information, visit www.MilitaryMakeover.tv
Montel began his professional career in the United States Marine Corps, becoming the first black Marine selected to the Naval Academy Prep School to then go on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and become a commissioned officer.
Williams earned a degree in general engineering and a minor in international security affairs and served in the military for nearly 22 years.
He is best known as the Emmy Award-winning host of The Montel Williams Show, which aired nationally for seventeen years.
Along with being a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Montel is a passionate advocate for veterans, education and health.
He serves on the board of directors for the Fisher House Foundation, The Research & Recognition Project and the Anne Romney Center for Neurological Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In 2024, Montel was awarded the Selfless Service Award given by the Selfless Service Alliance to honor leaders in public service and industry.
The award distinguishes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to supporting veterans, the military, and their families. Montel is thrilled to be a part of Military Makeover, relishing the opportunity to give back to his fellow veterans.
To watch Military makeovers with Montel you can catch them on Lifetime at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT on Fridays!
Red Dress Party:
We love supporting the Think Red Project and Red Dress Party, and today we sit down with some of the board members and one of their beneficiaries to talk about the event and the impact they are making in our community!
Guests:
MARVIN HANASHIRO, Co-Founder & COO Think Red Project and Red Dress Party San Diego
Leslie Rathbone -Board Member, Operations & Social Media Coordinator from Think Red Project and Red Dress Party San Diego.
Shannon Ransom one of their beneficiaries, from UC San Diego Mother Child Adolescent HIV Program who runs the program. She is the executive director.
Red Dress Party San Diego – like other red dress parties in other cities – has a mission to raise funds and awareness for organizations that serve the local HIV community.
The event is a night of music and dancing mixed with charity and fun, where all attendees – and we mean everyone – are required to wear a red dress or dress-like garment.
This serves as a powerful sign of solidarity and compassion for those of us affected by HIV and a way to unite the crowd in one radiant theme. Red Dress Party San Diego is a unique celebration that invites everyone to be brave, let loose, and celebrate impact.
They have raised over 410,000 so far for the organization and want to raise $70,000 this year to help their beneficiaries.
Venue, Theme, and other Details
VENUE: The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. Guests will enter directly into the Pavilion, a 15,000 square foot, open-air mega-space that’s all on one level, with room for over 1,000 attendees.
This Pavilion features 40-foot tall ceilings and massive windows that give views to the San Diego Bay.
Within the Pavilion is the 360 photo booth, dancefloor, and VIP Lounge. On the back end of the Pavilion are oversized roll-up doors that open to the View Court – a large outdoor space right on the water – which hosts a large, four-sided bar and other event elements.
We had a blast last year and went VIP tickets all the way!
This years’s Theme: theme for 2025 is AMPLIFY ⚡️ This high-concept theme has two meanings: we are asking everyone to amplify their voices, their community, their stories, their donations, and their impact. The second meaning: amplify an element of your costume – make your hair bigger, shoulders broader, heels higher (safety first though).
For the 11th year of RDPSD, take something from your outfit and dial it up to 11.
They even have a pinterest board for inspiration so people can look at ideas on what to wear!
For more information on Red Dress Party and to get your tix you can go to https://www.reddresspartysd.com
Be sure to use our Promo code PULSESD to save $10.00 off your tickets.
We will see you there!
Come join us at the Red Dress Swap Saturday, September 6th from 2pm – 4pm at Flicks!
Wait, what’s a swap?
It’s where you can:
Donate a previously, gently-warn dresses
Purchase a new all-red garment
Buy tickets in person to the main event
Win raffle prizes and make donations to RDPSD
Wait, Flicks doesn’t open till 4pm?
Yeah normally, but they’re opening up early for us, dahling.
Come for the dresses, stay for the fun! No need to RSVP or red dress required (unless you want to donate it that is).
Wait, still don’t have your ticket to Red Dress Party San Diego 2025? Grab it here:
Get Tickets to RDPSD 2025
UC San Diego Health offers excellent care to women, children, youth and young adults living with HIV.
Together, we can help you and your family thrive, with:
* Complete and confidential HIV care
* Health info on topics such as nutrition, vaccines, family planning and parenting
* Mental health services and substance use counseling
* Crisis intervention
* Referrals to local resources
Much more!
You can help MCAP further, by offering to buy gift cards to help purchase diapers, formula, etc., since they can’t buy those items for the moms using government funds!
