Susie Orman Schnall

Kathryn interviews Susie Orman Schnall, author of “We Came Here to Shine.” Gorgeous Vivi is the star of the Aquacade synchronized swimming spectacular and plucky Max is a journalist for the fair's daily paper. Both are striving to make their way in a world where men try to control their actions and where secrets are closely kept. Their story is one of ambition, friendship and persistence. Schnall’s writing has appeared in the NY Times, HuffPost, POPSUGAR, Writer’s Digest and Glamour. Kathryn also interviews Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Nikki Fleming. Social distancing guidelines have paused group swimming lessons and curious children may be searching for new things to do at home. Coupled with adults who may be distracted by competing priorities, continued vigilance to water safety remains as important as ever. Fleming specializes in children’s product safety and is the team lead for the Pool Safely drowning prevention education campaign.