THE TEAM
JORGE CRUISE
JORGE CRUISE, the host, is a 13X New York Times best-selling wellness author with over eight million books in print. He contributes to Good Morning America, The Today Show, Rachael Ray Show, EXTRA TV, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, The View, Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Body, First for Women Magazine, and Women’s World Magazine. He is also the creator of Zero Hunger Water and hosts the JORGE CRUISE Podcast with over 125,000 listeners.
Jorge received his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD); fitness credentials from the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Jorge’s health journey catapulted to the next level at the age of 25 after the passing of his dear mother, Gloria. Twelve months later, he appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show (November 1998). Jorge credits The Oprah Winfrey Show as the launching pad for his career in the public eye. This appearance led to a feature in Oprah Magazine (January 2005 issue) and again in her book, O's Guide to Life.
Over the years, Jorge has developed a celebrity following of his wellness protocols. These celebrities include President Bill Clinton, Steve Harvey, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, Kyle Richards, Eva Longoria, Brooke Burke, Tony Robbins, Countess Luann, and Dorinda Medley.
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NATALIE BUBNIS
NATALIE BUBNIS, the talent producer, commuted on a bus from her hometown of Wyomissing, PA, to the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where she served as a Production Intern at Live! with Regis & Kathie Lee in 1999. This path eventually led to a Traffic Log Coordinator position at ABC Television, followed by two life-changing days in 2001 temping at the front receptionist desk on a fledgling talk show called: The View. This humble arc has evolved into a national daytime television career spanning over 18 years. While at The View and under the guidance of the legendary team of Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, Natalie rose from the ranks of Talent Coordinator to Associate Producer/Talent: she became one of the “behind the scenes” faces at The View. In 2013, Natalie officially became one of the Talent Bookers, where she remained until leaving in 2019 to rejoin her mentor, colleague and friend, Bill Geddie at the Tamron Hall Show.
Fun Fact: Natalie received a wonderful live on-air send off from her colleagues at The View thanking her for an 18-year commitment and dedication to the success of the show.
Natalie became a big champion of start-ups. After helping with the launch of the THS as one of the show’s booking producers, Natalie decided to join the world of news and politics. Her most recent experience was at the recently launched NewsNation Network (Nexstar Media) where she worked on various prime-time shows, including Chris Cuomo’s new show called Cuomo which launched in October 2022.
Natalie Bubnis navigated the ever-changing waters of the television business with loyalty and grace while keeping a firm grasp on the news, current events, guests, and trends. Her mantra includes a “be your best” type attitude which shows in all aspects of her work and life. Natalie Bubnis currently lives in NYC.
DAMIEN FORD-HARDY
Introducing DAMIEN FORD-HARDY, a seasoned production assistant possessing an impressive breadth of experience. Damien's entrepreneurial spark ignited early. At age six, he sold his toys to neighborhood children, and by eight, he was mowing lawns. At ten, he ventured into selling food at local fairs, and throughout his teenage years, he sought paid internships within his local church community.
High school marked a period of intellectual exploration for Damien, as he pursued additional courses and graduated from a specialized engineering trade school. This pursuit paved the way for a brief stint as a Project Manager. In 2016, Damien found a profound sense of purpose serving in the United States Marine Corps. This transformative five-year period instilled in him discipline and adaptability.
Over the past eight years, Damien has ventured into a range of entrepreneurial pursuits and his journey has led him to a thrilling role at the JORGE CRUISE Podcast.
Leveraging his expertise in audiovisual technology and his service-driven ethos ingrained during his time as a Marine, Damien brings a unique combination of skills to the podcasting realm. As an integral part of the team, he infuses every task with his strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a love for storytelling. His continuous pursuit of innovative ideas and his commitment to furthering the podcast's mission of delivering thought-provoking content globally are testaments to his invaluable contributions.