Life. By, Samantha Leigh

04/23/2026

This Earth Day, Disney Entertainment Television in New York City came together to celebrate something bigger than the planet alone-our connection to it.

The Medical Department, onsite Wellness Team and many other vendors and guests reminded us that caring for the Earth and caring for ourselves go hand in hand. Whether it’s stepping outside for fresh air, choosing nourishing foods, or taking a mindful moment between busy production schedules, small intentional choices support both environmental and mental well-being. Savannah Boch

04/01/2026

Celebrating National Nutrition Month, ABC News and Disney Entertainment Television staff kept it simple by snacking smarter.

Sam’s cucumber bites (cucumber, hummus, and smoked salmon) offered a fresh, satisfying boost packed with nutrients that support energy, focus, and overall mental well-being.

Because nutrition isn’t about perfection—it’s about being intentional and choosing what helps you feel your best.

03/29/2026

Incredible night celebrating Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences at the Black Tie Dinner supporting The Excel Center for adult education. I am truly humbled by the amount of support received throughout this doctoral journey, and this was a such a special way to connect with other students and get ramped up to defend!

03/24/2026

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of talented Juniors and Seniors from LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts about the different career tracks of television media; as well as escorting them on a tour of the sets and control rooms of GMA, The View, Tamron Hall, World News, Mark and Kelly and ESPN to name a few. Thank you to all who participated in helping making the day extra special for our future artists!

03/17/2026

03/10/2026

Reminder! For anyone participating in my study, the Google Classroom closes at 11:59pm tonight March 10. You must complete both the pre and post survey after watching the video to be included in the results. Thank you to all who participated in this study!

02/08/2026

*ALERTING MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and doctoral student recruiting mental health clinicians and graduate students studying to become mental health providers to participate in an IRB-approved research study. This study will examine the impact of a nine-module, online curriculum focused on the integration of business and clinical skills in mental health private practice. Eligible participants include licensed clinicians in mental health fields and graduate students in psychology, counseling, or social work who are 18 years of age or older. Participation involves online engagement through a secure Google for Education learning platform and completion of anonymous pre- and post-surveys and brief knowledge assessments. Participation is entirely voluntary, and there is no compensation or impact on academic or professional standing. The researcher has no supervisory or evaluative relationship with participants. No personally identifiable information or IP addresses will be collected, and all data will be stored securely in accordance with institutional research requirements.

If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to message me privately. I am happy to share additional details.