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Janet Weiner is the longtime wife of conservative radio host Michael Savage (born Michael Alan Weiner), married since 1967. A native New Yorker from New York City, she relocated to Marin County, California, in 1974. She began her career as an herbalist and botanical researcher before transitioning into business executive roles in the herbal industry. Notably, she served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Rockstar Beverage Company, the pioneering energy drink brand formulated with herbs and vitamins, which was founded by her son Russ Weiner in 2001. Weiner was instrumental in the company's early growth and represented it in a 2013 U.S. Senate committee appearance. She studied botany at the University of Hawaii and earned a B.A. in History. She is a published author (Simon & Schuster), an accomplished businesswoman, and a dedicated animal rights advocate, serving on WildCare's Honorary Celebrity Cabinet. Her professional background as a researcher aligns with her early work in botanicals.