'The Balancing Act' Morning TV Show on Lifetime Announces Josie Bissett to Join as New Co-Host

Aug. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- (Pompano Beach, FL) Brandutainment™ pioneers, O2 Media announce the newest addition to “The Balancing Act” premiere women’s TV show, actress and author— Josie Bissett.  Josie will be joining hosts, Danielle Knox and Kristy Villa-- giving the show a very well rounded and well grounded team.  Make sure to tune in to ‘The Balancing Act’ to meet Josie Bissett in October as they air on Lifetime Television.

Josie is not only an actress and familiar face to television and screen; she is also an accomplished author and single mother of two.  She has written two books on parenting, "Little Bits of Wisdom" and "Making Memories."  In 2008 her own children's book "Tickle Monster" won the Publisher's Choice Award from the Family Magazine Group, Parents Choice Award and Parent Tested Parent Approved Award and to add to her credits she was honored in the same year by being named "Celebrity Mom of the Year" by the Mom's Choice Awards.  Her latest book, “Boogie Monster” was just published and hit the shelves in July 2011.  She is currently in her 4th season of ABC Family’s popular series “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” where she plays Kathleen Bowman, a newly remarried mother of two.    

“The Balancing Act” inspires and empowers women with a wide genre of entertaining and educational shows helping to place them in the best position to achieve success in every area of their lives. With all of Josie’s attributes, characteristics and strong family values-- it makes her the perfect fit as the new co-host of “The Balancing Act.” says Debra Rondinella, Senior VP and General Manager of production at O2 Media.  

Josie is devoted to her family, as well as living a healthy lifestyle.  As part of her health regime she includes, yoga, holistic nutrition and creating an overall—healthy “balance.” She is also a strong advocate for the environment, and supports a number of ecologically-focused organizations.  

“I consistently try to find and maintain balance in my life. I am passionate about keeping my family healthy and happy and I always seek out new products, services and expert advice to do that. The Balancing Act morning show is all about revealing those solutions and I look forward to sharing them with women across the country as co-host of the show. “ says Josie Bissett.

“If it matters to women, it matters to us.  We are currently collaborating with high profile talent such as Josie Bissett who will complement our show, appeal to our audience and provide meaningful information that supports Women.  Past celebrity guests all discovered that The Balancing Act offers a valuable promotional platform.  We are very proud of The Balancing Act and recognize the value and importance of the programming it provides.” Rondinella adds.

For more information, visit http://www.thebalancingact.com.  

About The Balancing Act:
The TV show airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT) - and is America’s premier morning show that’s about women, for women, and trusted by women. For information or to view a show, visit www.TheBalancingAct.com.    

About O2 Media:  
Based in Pompano Beach, Fla., O2 Media is a national television production company and pioneer of the branded entertainment industry. Since its inception O2 Media has engaged, entertained and educated viewers with such reputable shows as
The Balancing Act, www.thebalancingact.com and Designing Spaces, www.designingspaces.tv on Lifetime Television. The company has earned hundreds of industry awards for revolutionizing the way brands engage with consumers on television. O2 Media provides unmatched marketing value to its clients while producing quality content for its growing national viewership through Brandutainment™. Household brands and blue chip companies alike, continue to depend on O2 Media for effectively communicating their message to consumers.

For information on becoming a content partner for The Balancing Act or Designing Spaces, contact O2 Media at Brandutainment@o2mediainc.com.

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From the creators of the hour-long The Balancing Act show on Lifetime TV and Designing Spaces on WE, O2 Media are pioneers in the Branded Entertainment industry. We bring Social Media to TV with the vision to Engage, Entertain and Educate.