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I am so happy to have my friend, Peter Bedard joining me again on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Peter Bedard.Peter Bedard has an MA in consciousness studies and has extensive training in hypnotherapy and alternative health. He is a celebrated author, consultant, international speaker, and healer.
After a near-death experience, Peter was faced with the greatest challenge of all. Namley, living a life in severe physical, emotional, and spiritual pain and anxiety. The former dancer soon discovered that the anger, frustration, and anxiety that he felt, because of his injuries, were not only keeping him in pain. Instead, they were waiting to teach him the greatest gifts of his life.
Convergence Healing.This is a amazing, proven 10-point process. Peter explains noninvasive, life-altering practices to help you permanently heal your mind, body, and spirit. His process to heal chronic pain is without prescription medicine.
Peter has also written 2 other books that he spoke about on the podcast. Read more here.
Peter’s Takeaways.“You can heal! When we heal on all levels of our being, we can create a healing plan for ourselves that is doable and actionable. Every pain, whether it is physical, mental, or spiritual, must be addressed on all of those levels. A broken bone needs to be healed physically AND mentally in the mind.”
“A broken heart needs to be healed emotionally on the spirit/energetic level AND in our physical bodies. To neglect any part of the healing process is to neglect ourselves and to force the problem into other parts of our lives.”
“Someone newly sober and not drinking, must address the “emptiness” they feel physically and not fill that emptiness with cigarettes or sugar. They must give their body a new way to process the pain that the addiction was hiding and they must address the wound in their heart that was caused by the drinking…not to forget the wound that potentially prompted the drinking.”
In Closing.Above all, Peter has helped thousands of people overcome pain and the fearful shadow it has cast over their lives. As a result, he helps his clients to live a life to their full potential. While at the same time, by integrating the lessons of pain, including physical, mental, and spiritual lessons into balanced living. Lastly, Peter will share his process of doing so. This includes his process for “Steps for Creating the Life You Want.”
Thank you Peter for sharing your story with us.
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Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show podcast is Debra Eckerling.
Meet Debra Eckerling.Debra Eckerling is the book proposal expert and strategist, as well as an author, and podcaster. She helps thought leaders clarify their message. While at the same time she helps them elevate their platforms, and craft winning nonfiction book proposals. Thus getting the attention of agents and publishers.
Debra Eckerling is also the creator of The DEB Method for goal-setting simplified. She is author of Your Goal Guide (IPPY Silver Medal, Self-Help) and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting; and host of GoalChat, Taste Buds with Deb (LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards, 1st Place), and the Book Proposal Podcast. Debra has spoken for TEDx, Innovation Women, Wellcoaches, Writer’s Digest, the LA County Bar Association Lawyer Well-Being Project, and more.
Deb’s Takeaways.“My goal for this conversation is for listeners to walk away feeling clear, confident, and empowered. Whether they’re thinking about writing a book or tackling any big goal. All they need is to take a “hop” of faith It doesn’t even have to be a leap. Goals do not have to be complicated or overwhelming. With the right structure, realistic goals, and a step-by-step approach, progress becomes probable. Clarity and intention can turn ideas into action.”
In Closing.You will learn about ways to help you reach your goals and not lose momentum in the process. The Deb Method is Goal Setting Simplified. You will hear about small steps you can take this week if you want to move closer to publishing a book. Get ready!
Thank you Deb for sharing your story with us.
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Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show podcast is Dr. Wojciech Kocyan. He is Pianist, Clinical Professor in the Music Department at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, President of the Paderewski Music Society in Los Angeles and Artistic Director of the American International Paderewski Piano Competition in Los Angeles.
Meet Dr. Wojciech Kocyan.Dr. Wojeich Kocyan was born in Poland. He studied with two of the world’s most esteemed piano pedagogues: Andrzej Jasinski in Poland, where he received his Masters Degree. And also with John Perry at the University of Southern California, where he received a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree.
He is a laureate of several international piano competitions, including F.Busoni and Viotti, as well as a special prizes winner of the XI International Chopin Competition and the First Prize winner of the Paderewski Piano Competition.
The Paderewski Music Society.The Paderewski Music Society in Los Angeles, is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. It was established in 2008 by a group of prominent musicians and music lovers alike to uphold the legacy of the great Polish pianist, statesman and philanthropist, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Throughout his life he was deeply engaged in the promotion of music and culture and its all-important place in society. Most recently, the Society established a scholarship fund to aid in the education of most deserving young pianists.
Wojciech’s Takeaways.“We want to make the audience aware that there is an international piano competition of the highest order happening right here in Los Angeles. This is an opportunity to hear a lot of wonderful live performances, in a great intimate concert hall. It is an opportunity to meet the best young pianists from around the world, on the cusp of their professional careers. And at the same time to meet other piano afficionados. They discuss the performances in real time with real people, to passionately argue about them, to have your favorites and generally to have a lot of fun – all while supporting high culture and art in our city.”
In Closing.There will be a competition at LMU for those of you that can attend from February 8-14th. You will hear 25 of the best young pianists in the world, ages 16-31.
Thank you Wojciech for sharing your story with us.
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Welcome to the first Monday in January of 2026. Happy New Year! I can’t think of a better way to start the year than with my guest Celeste Barbier.
Meet Celeste.Celeste Barbier is a Professional Vocalist, Ordained Minister, and Certified Expert Sound Healer. She is also a women’s group travel curator & leader, and public speaker. And, hopefully future published author based in Oceanside, California. Known for a versatile repertoire spanning more than a century of music, Celeste brings warmth, precision, and emotional resonance to corporate events, private celebrations, weddings, and memorials. In doing so she creates experiences that feels both elevated and deeply personal.
In 2019 and 2020, Celeste released two professional albums, with one original song gaining strong traction leading into 2020. During the COVID era, she became a daily content creator, beginning with “Quaranteatime,” a series of brief uplifting segments, and expanding into her one-hour show “Celeste’s Quest For Her Best Life,” streamed through outlets including The Quarantine Network (TQN) and Palapa TV.
In 2022, a profound personal healing experience catalyzed her expanded path in sound healing. She became a Certified Expert Sound Healer and hosted her first sound bath on 11/22/22.
Today, she and her wife René Cosby (Reiki Master) offer Resté Sound Healing experiences and curate Resté Getaway For Women. This is a transformational group travel rooted in relaxation, exploration, culture, and connection.
Resté Getaway for Women offers curated, luxury, all-inclusive women-only vacations to unique, once-in-a-lifetime destinatins. Coming in March will be a trip to Thailand. They focuse on exclusive experiences designed for women by women, rather than being a typical travel agency. They create boutique travel events emphasizing discovery and connection, distinct from general women’s retreats or destination ideas.
In January 2026, Celeste begins her role as Director of Meditation & Music at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living in Encinitas.
Celeste’s Takeaways.“My ‘why’ is to create spaces where people feel safe to soften, reconnect, and remember what matters — through voice, sound, and presence. In an era where the country feels more divided than ever, I’m devoted to the common denominator: music and healing that reunites people across all backgrounds. Healing in the form of connection, peace, nervous system regulation, nostalgia, and remembrance of who we are and why we are here: to love one another.”
In Closing.Celeste joined me when I was in the LA Talk Live Studio in 2016. In fact, here is a link from our show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKChhMnT8A8.
Thank you Celeste for sharing your story with us.
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My guest today on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Evan Hart. Evan is a music teacher and Handbell Choir director at Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge, CA. He is a composer, also a founding member of an Alternative LA Rock Band, Stage 11.
Meet Evan.
Born into a musical family, Evan began playing drums at age five and was soon gigging with his father in the Santa Barbara area. As a teenager, he formed a rock band with friends and performed original music at venues across California’s Central Coast. Evan is a founding member of the alt-rock band STAGE 11 and currently performs in three additional bands. He has also played in the pit for numerous musicals and contributed his skills as a session drummer, film composer, and audio engineer. Evan brings over 30 years of experience in music, drumming, and percussion to his teaching. In doing so, he helps students discover how fun and expressive playing music can be. His students learn the basics of Western music theory while also developing active listening and collaboration skills.
Handbell Choir Director.In Evan’s middle school and high school classes, students who often have no experience playing music learn the fundamentals; melody, harmony, rhythm, and especially teamwork. He brings over 30 years of experience in music, drumming, and percussion to his teaching, helping students discover how fun and expressive playing music can be. His students learn the basics of Western music theory while also developing active listening and collaboration skills.
Evan’s Takeaways.“Music and sound designs are forms of storytelling. As a composer, I don’t have to be a wordsmith to contribute meaningfully to a story. And if a composer or sound designer has done their job well, most people won’t necessarily notice because they will be so enveloped by the story. I encourage people every once in a while to mindfully notice the music in movies, TV shows, and video games. Listen to how it builds tension, punctuates the moment, and brings the story to life. As a teacher, I encourage people who have trouble expressing themselves in words to try music. You don’t need to start with an expensive instrument or formal lessons, although that can help later on. Play around with any instrument you can get your hands on, stay curious and explore. You might surprise yourself.”
In Closing.Evan’s inspiration comes from a lifetime surrounded by music—classic rock, Motown, funk, R&B, jazz, breakbeats, and classical—often making music alongside his father. From an early age, music was an essential language for expression. Today, he thrives in exploring deep grooves and experimental sounds, always seeking new ways to tell stories through music.
Thank you Evan!
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Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast from across the pond in Preston, England is Debra Blackman. This is the first time I have had a guest from the United Kingdom.
Meet Debra Blackman.Debra Blackman is an entrepreneur, international multimedia speaker, and the visionary CEO of Viessentially Ltd. She is also the host of the acclaimed podcast Sphere of Success that can be seen on Youtube. Debra empowers purpose-driven individuals to find their voice and amplify their impact through her signature podcast training programs.
She helps entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business owners get seen, heard, and recognized. Whether it’s through powerful podcasts, media appearances, live events, or streamlined business support that frees up their time for what truly matters, Debra is there to guide her clients along the way.
Viessentially LTD.Founded in 2016, Viessentially has a highly commercial mindset collaborated to spot business opportunities, be it an ambassador for your brand, become the eyes and ears of your office, make sure your customer touchpoints are seamless, increase profitability, and more.
Often referred to as Your Mary Poppins of The Office, Viessentially really gets to know your business. In doing so, by taking the time to understand your brand, customers and processes. This enables them to provide authentic support for both you and your clients. Every service is uniquely tailored to you and your business, so you can be confident you’re receiving the best advice and support possible.Sphere for Success PodcastHere are some of the questions I will be asking Debra about her experience as a podcaster. What’s one common mistake people make when preparing for a podcast guest spot. How do you fix it? Why do you believe podcasting is one of the most powerful visibility tools for purpose-driven entrepreneurs? How do you help clients turn one podcast appearance into long-term visibility and credibility? What’s your advice for someone who wants to be a guest on podcasts but doesn’t know where to start?
Debra’s Takeaways.In this powerful episode, listeners will discover how podcasting became a transformational tool for one introverted entrepreneur, turning quiet confidence into captivating presence. Debra shares how stepping behind the mic not only amplified her voice but also unlocked new business opportunities, authentic visibility, and meaningful connections. Through real stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts. Debra reveals how podcasting and guest appearances can help purpose-driven professionals grow their influence without compromising who they are. Whether you’re introverted, unsure where to start, or simply curious about the power of podcasting, this conversation will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step toward being heard.
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Today’s guest is Erin Thompson. Erin is the Chief Operating Officer at the Polk Institute Foundation.
Meet Erin.Erin earned a Jurist Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School where she graduated as a member of Phi Delta Honors Society. She was President of the Entertainment Law Society and Treasurer of the Mediation and Arbitration Society. Erin also studied abroad with the South Western Law School in London. She has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Columbia College. She also spent time studying at Augustana College and American University. Erin was an adjunct professor in Loyola Marymount University’s MBA program in Playa Vista, CA where she taught Social Entrepreneurship.
The Polk Institute Foundation.The Polk Institute Foundation is a 501(C)(3). It is an innovation driven enterprise offering a tuition-free Master Practitioner, Training and Incubator and Accelerator programs. There is an 11-month Incubator Program for startups and pre-revenue companies and an 11-month Accelerator Program for existing businesses. Their focus is on graduating fundable CEOs. At the Polk Institute Foundation, social entrepreneurship companies are endeavors that are purpose-driven. They represent the passion of the founder, Gary Polk. These endeavors focus on People, Planet and Profit (Triple Bottom Line) and the belief that behaving ethically and generating profits are not conflicting concepts.
This is a virtual training program with the focus of graduating ethical and fundable CEOs. Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Cohort through November 23.
Erin’s Takeaways.“When you meet someone who mentions that they want to start, scale, or transform their business, we want the Polk Institute Foundation to be at the top of your mind. The membership program is for mature and legacy owned businesses to find community and explore exit, merger and acquisition strategies and can be joined at any time of the year. We are here to help.”
In Closing.The Polk Institute Foundation believes in the power of business to bring about positive change in the world. Their mission is to serve social entrepreneurs to help make the world a better place. There are numerous ways to get involved. You can donate, volunteer, or become a mentor. Check out their website to learn more.
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My guest today is Karin Wallerstein. She is the CEO of the Venice Chamber of Commerce, located in Venice, California.
Meet Karin Wallerstein.Karin Wallerstein was born in New Jersey and has been a Venice resident for over 14 years. Karin brings drive, energy and love for the Venice Community into her role as Chief Executive Officer. She earned her Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Research from John Jay College in NYC and has given her time to the Venice Chamber of Commerce and Santa Monica Rotary Club for five years. In doing so, she leads volunteers in their philanthropic efforts and giving her time to community and volunteer efforts. Karin is a believer of teamwork and collaboration and to foresee great things ahead for Venice. Karin also currently serves on the Board of the Santa Monica Rotary Club.
Venice Chamber of Commerce.Venice is one of LA’s most creative spots to work, play and visit! By joining the Venice Chamber, members become part of a network of local leaders serving to promote and support businesses within the community. And at the same time, working to enhance the image of Venice. Being involved with Chamber activities is a great way to give back. Therefore, it allows members to do their part to help keep the community a thriving place to work and live. Chamber involvement is the cornerstone to building a solid foundation for pursuing professional goals.
Chambers of commerce provide access to valuable resources, discounts, and relationships that help businesses save money and market their products. Joining a chamber of commerce can boost sales and significantly improve a local business
Santa Monica Rotary Club.Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self”, embodies the humanitarian spirit of more than 1.2 million members worldwide.
Chartered in 1922, the Rotary Club of Santa Monica is one of the largest and most active clubs in the Greater Los Angeles area. With over 120 business and professional leaders who live or work in the community, the club has earned a reputation as a hub for Westside professionals committed to improving both local and global communities.
Their weekly meetings offer the opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build strong networks. Through hands-on service projects, members engage in meaningful philanthropy, learning, leading, and making a lasting impact together
Karin’s Takeaways.“I am honored and excited to the lead the Venice Chamber of Commerce into its next chapter. With the blend of the unique Venice character and the Chamber a catalyst for economic growth, we can see a thriving Venice for all to enjoy! I believe in being a “communitarian” giving back to people in my community and around the world. And, I believe that together we can make the impossible happen. I am a lover of life and laughter, and always say, keep on rocking and rolling, because you never know when the music ends!”
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I’m happy to say that Wendy Smith is joining me again on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast!
Meet Wendy Smith.Wendy Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, is a retired clinical professor of social work and associate dean of curriculum development and assessment at USC, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She taught courses on child and adolescent development and social work practice with children, families, and transition age youth. Wendy is a licensed clinical social worker who maintained a private practice in psychotherapy in Los Angeles for thirty-five years. She specialized in the treatment of individuals, couples, and survivors of childhood maltreatment. Wendy is a recognized expert in child abuse and child development.
Wendy has a long history of community volunteer work related to children and families, including 8 years on the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families. She chairs the board of directors of the National Foster Youth Institute, and is a member of the Foundation Board of the Venice Family Clinic. Wendy is also a member of the Advisory Committee of the Children’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch. She is an advocate for individuals incarcerated for crimes committed as juveniles. Wendy has previously served on the boards of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and United Friends of the Children.
Author.Wendy is the author of Youth Leaving Foster Care: A Developmental, Relationship-Based Approach to Practice 2011.
Her latest book is Before Their Crimes
Before Their Crimes: What We’re Misunderstanding about Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing. In this ground-breaking book, Wendy sheds new light on the relationship of childhood trauma and juvenile crime. She uses the framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to explain how the toxic stress of early childhood trauma can make children vulnerable to committing criminal acts. Wendy draws from interviews with twenty men and women from across the racial and social divide who spent years in prison after committing serious crimes as children. Not only does she reveal the pernicious mechanisms that link early trauma to later crime, but also illuminates the potential for healing among even the most egregious offenders.
Wendy’s Takeaways.“We forget how intense childhood is, and how everything that happens—the good and the bad—affects children deeply. Traumatic experience can be completely derailing for kids who are alone with trying to understand or recover from it. But if there is a trusted adult to process even the most distressing events with, children are able to heal and move forward in their lives.”
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Meet Mike ReeséMike Reesé is a very accomplished man. He is a Los Angeles-based artist, 7× Cannes Lions–awarded art director, and cultural organizer. Raised in Mid-City Los Angeles, Mike began sharing his art at 14—customizing shoes, designing t-shirts, and selling his work to classmates.
He later studied Communication Arts at Otis College of Art & Design. Mike’s fine art works utilize archetypes and semiotics to explore and build new contexts of visual language through storytelling. The works’ narratives surface from tension, harmony, joy, pain, fantasy, and brut-reality. Mike uses sculptural painting techniques alongside principles of color field and expressionism to build the form and color of this works.
Mike is the co-founder Dreamhaus a 501(c)(3) arts non-profit that has provided internships, creative programming, and immersive experiences to students and emerging creatives since 2014. He also serves as the Art Director and partner for Dom Kennedy’s The OpM Company, an independent record label.
DREAMHAUS.The Dreamhaus mission: to mobilize visual arts for artists and low-income youth in South LA. Dreamhaus provides artists a platform to express themselves and give back to the community. Dreamhaus prizes innovation and creativity in the arts and its education. With its growing team of three members, the organization aims to be a pioneering force in South LA by hosting events, programs, and workshops that uplift the arts and spark social change.
They host workshops and interships with youth of all ages to crystalize moments that explore personal identity. And at the same time, to empower the creative maker inside every individual.
Mike’s Takeaways.“If you have a vision, may you also find the courage to follow it. In life, courage has the power to shape one’s sense of purpose, which isn’t always discovered by chance, but built intentionally, brick by brick, through effort, faith, and deep self-reflection. In the end, legacy isn’t defined by what you accomplish alone, but by how generously you show up for others—just as someone once showed up for you. Real power lies in the commitment to empowering others to define life and purpose on their own terms.”
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Joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, is Beth Kurland.
Meet Beth Kurland. Beth Kurland, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, mind-body coach, and author of four award winning books and a public speaker. With a passion for and expertise in mindfulness and mind-body strategies, Beth brings over three decades of experience to help people cultivate the whole person with health and wellness. Beth offers 1:1 coaching and group classes. She helps busy professionals, caregivers, high achievers and soul-seeking individuals to learn practical tools. This includes reducing stress, cultivate deep well-being, and uncover the version of themselves that life is waking them up to. Beth is passionate about helping people understand about the mind-body connection. In doing so they will learn to access their inner toolkit to discover that they don’t need to fix . At the same time to change themselves to awaken the power of inner transformation.
Beth’s Latest Book.In You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything, readers learn that instead of forcing themselves to feel “happy” this results in pushing away what is unpleasant. Instead of getting hooked by intense emotions, another path can lead to more profound well-being. Rather than trying to change one’s inner experiences, this book offers six ways to shift one’s vantage point when difficult emotions arise. Being aware from each of these six vantage points allows readers to cultivate inner stability, willingness to turn toward rather than away from themselves, greater perspective, internal strengths and inner resources, self-compassion, connection with the “Whole Self” versus identification with “hole self,” and interconnection with the world around them.
Beth’s Takeaways.“Our autonomic nervous system underlies everything we do. We have survival circuits that get activated when we experience “threat” (e.g., various forms of stress) and put us in states of protection (e.g., fight, flight or freeze). We also have “thriving circuits” that we can learn to activate more often in our lives, that help us feel safe and connected, balanced and regulated. Mind-body tools and practices help us to regulate our nervous system so we can be more flexible and resilient in our daily lives. From here we can thrive and flourish. In my experience, change comes about most powerfully not by finding what is wrong and trying to fix it, but by finding what is right (what is working) and trying to strengthen it.”
In Closing.“Instead of focusing on what we can subtract, change or get rid of especially when it comes to more difficult emotions, something I have found more helpful is to focus on what we can ADD into the equation. When we invite acceptance, self-compassion, awareness, gratitude and other such qualities to sit side-by-side our more difficult emotions, we experience greater ease.”
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Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Angela Lewis. She is a Strategic Accelerator & Brand Expert and the Founder of The Pink Elephant Solution.
Meet Angela Lewis.Angela Lewis transforms bold ideas into lasting global influence. As the driving force behind Savvy Designs and The Pink Elephant Solution, she guides entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creative leaders from initial concept to market-leading execution, ensuring their brands resonate far beyond industry boundaries. Known to clients as their “North Star” and “Ultimate Wingman,” Angela delivers clarity, confidence, and breakthrough results, combining fiscal responsibility with creative boldness. Whether you’re launching your first venture or expanding market reach, Angela Lewis provides the strategic acceleration and authentic brand development that turns vision into reality.
Savvy Designs.Strategic Connections & Proven Leadership
With over three decades of multi-industry experience and advanced credentials from Harvard Business School, IDEO, IIT Institute of Design, and the John Maxwell Team. Angela’s consultative leadership is trusted by clients featured on red carpets, at startup launches, and in nonprofit initiatives. Her global network of media and industry decision-makers enables her to secure placements that accelerate growth and amplify visibility.
Empowering Growing Businesses
Angela specializes in helping founders operate in their unique zone of genius while building enduring brands. Her approach is rooted in visual storytelling and disciplined strategy, empowering clients, from promising startups to scaling enterprises, to develop the systems and visibility needed to thrive in competitive markets.
Her signature methodology unfolds in four phases:
- Ideation: Bringing clarity to ambitious vision and uncovering transformative opportunities for sustainable growth.
- Creation: Shaping resilient, elegant brands and systems built to outlast fleeting trends.
- Execution: Turning blueprints into real-world results, removing operational barriers, and fueling progress.
- Delegation: Assembling expert teams that enable leaders to scale confidently without losing sight of their core purpose.
The Pink Elephant Solution.Angela’s philanthropic mission comes to life through The Pink Elephant Solution. This initiative provides a comprehensive free library and accessible educational classes, featuring volunteer experts who empower small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. By democratizing business knowledge, Angela creates opportunities for visionary leaders to build sustainable brands and strong foundations.
Angela’s Takeaways.“Listeners will walk away with a fresh perspective on what it truly means to “Begin, Continue, and Become a Sustainable Brand.” Through our conversation, you’ll discover how intentional brand building is more than just marketing or aesthetics. It’s about cultivating purpose, clarity, and authentic influence that transcends industries and borders. You’ll learn how visionary leadership, creative storytelling, and disciplined strategy empower founders and leaders to unlock their unique potential. Which in turns, drives meaningful impact, and build enduring legacies. Whether you’re launching your first venture or seeking to amplify your reputation on the global stage, our conversation will equip you with actionable insights. Along with renewed confidence to operate authentically in your zone of genius and leave a mark that lasts.”
In Closing.Beyond business, Angela is an environmental advocate and philanthropist, serving as Vice President and board leader for veteran and environmental organizations. Her dedication to service, sustainability, and social impact reinforces her mission to build legacies that matter. You will hear, her say that “collabration is currency.” I’m so very grateful for my collabration with Angela!
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My guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Samuel Jay Keyser.
Meet Samuel Jay Keyser.Samuel Jay Keyser is an American theoretical linguist who is an authority on the history and structure of the English language and on linguistic approaches to literary criticism. In 1962, Samuel received his PhD in linguistics from Yale. And, he is also the former Associate Provost at MIT.
Samuel, also known as “Jay” has authored numerous books and scientific publications and is Editor-in-chief of the journal Linguistic Inquiry. He is also a jazz trombone player. His new book, Play It Again Sam Repetition in the Arts, was recently published by MIT Press.
Play it Again, Sam Repetition in the ArtsTo begin with, in his book, Jay explores in detail the way repetition works in poetry, music, and painting. For example, he argues that the same cognitive function underlies both how poets write rhyme in metrical verse. For instance, this also includes the way songwriters like Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart constructed their iconic melodies. Furthermore, the repetition found in these tunes can also be found in such classical compositions as Mozart’s Rondo alla Turca and his German Dances, as well as in galant music in general. According to Jay, artists have exploited repetition throughout the ages. The reason why is straightforward: the brain finds the detection of repetition innately pleasurable. Play It Again, Samoffers experimental evidence to support this claim.
Turning Turtle: A Memoir of a Man Who Would “Never Walk Again.”In his Memoir, Turning Turtle Jay tells us about his story that changed his life in the blink of instant, he suffered a medical catastrophe. His story is one of extraordinary performance by EMTs, doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, allowing him to overcome a high likelihood of lifetime paralysis. The good news, he has fully recover and is no longer paralzyed.
Jay’s Takeaways.“I’m fascinated by the way repetition works in the “sister arts” of music, poetry, and painting. Repetitionhas been prominent in the arts, from the Homeric epics to present-day. The reason artists have exploited repetition through the ages is straightforward: the brain finds the detection of repetition innately pleasurable. Realizing that repetition plays a central role in the joy we receive from artwill forever change the way we experience culture.”
In Closing.Lynn Cooley, is the Dean of the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School Alumni Association. She has announced the 2025 Wilbur Cross Medalists. The Wilbur Cross Medal is named in honor of former Graduate School Dean and Governor of Connecticut Wilbur Lucius Cross. It was established in 1966 to honor alumni of Yale Graduate School for outstanding achievements like those of Dean Cross during his multifaceted career.
Medalists are nominated by their peers in recognition of their achievements as leaders in their respective fields, true innovators, and world-changing thinkers. They are among the best examples of what can be accomplished with a doctoral degree after leaving Yale.
This is the highest honor that the Graduate School bestows on its alumni. Recipients of the medal return to campus to receive the award and spend time with their departments. Congratulations to Samuel, named one of the receipents this year!
Congratulations are also in order on Jay’s recent milestone Birthday!
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Meet Taalib Saber.Taalib Saber is the principal attorney at The Saber Firm, LLC. He practices Business, Sports and Entertainment Law, and Estate Planning. Taalib was born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2010 from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Then, his Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2015 in Durham, North Carolina. Taalib is also a licensed FIFA-certified sports agent, representing elite and emerging athletes worldwide. In doing so he provides comprehensive legal strategy, brand protection, and long-term career guidance.
Taalib is also the Founder and Executive Director for Kazi Za Wahenga, a Maryland based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They are dedicated to the empowerment of people of African descent. He has established impactful initiatives including African Birthright Tours, Swahili language courses, Know Your Rights education, and criminal expungement clinics.
Kazi Za Wahenga is Swahili for “Work of the Ancestors.” He created this nonprofit for the youth and young adults of African descent to travel internationally, learn and discover their African roots and heritage. He also provides leadership development and training to prepare them to become the future global leaders this world needs.
Taalib’s Takeaways.“Listeners can expect a real and honest look at how law, legacy, and leadership intersect in the world of sports. Including entertainment, and entrepreneurship. My goal is to give practical insight into how legal strategy can be used as a tool for empowerment. This includes why protecting your name, image, and long-term interests is key to building a lasting brand.”
In Closing.Taalib’s most recent experiences include addressing the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent on racial discrimination from 2022-2024. And lastly, congratualtions are in order. Taalib was named the 2025 Emerging Leader by Who’ s Who in Black Baltimore!
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Meet Michael Levy.Michael Levy is an author, philosopher, poet and lecturer. He has authored 17 inspirational books that lead the readers to an open door to authentic prosperity. Michael’s poetry, essays and investigative journalism enhance many web sites, newspapers, journals and magazines throughout the world. He is a prominent speaker on health/wellness maintenance, stress eradication, wealth creation/development, true joy and inspirational poetry.
Michael Levy grew up simply in a poor neighborhood of North Manchester, England. He left school at sixteen, started his own business at nineteen with $100 and was married with two children before he turned twenty-one.
He retired successfully from the business world at forty-six and went to live in Florida. After six years, of asking profound questions inwardly, he woke up one day and started writing the answers.
After retiring early in life Michael asked himself this question: “Are You choosing Your Thoughts or Do You Allow Your Thoughts To Choose You?”
Well Well Well Well Well Well, is a groundbreaking book on healthy eating, meaningful thinking and authentic living. The first section deals with food and nutrition. This includes many useful ideas on how to stay healthy and active throughout a lifetime on earth. Health is a choice and this book gives plenty of authentic choices. The second part of the book turns the microscope on the way we humans process our thoughts. And at the same time, how are the ways they can destroy via ignorance or invigorate our lives in a meaningful way via inner truth and wisdom. The third part of the book helps people to obtain full value for the time they have been gifted. For time is our most precious asset, we need to spend it wisely. The last part of the book is an excellent guide to mediation via metaphysical spiritual poetry.
Cutting TruthsHas anyone taken you for a ride and lost you money? Has anyone given you stress and made you sick? If you could buy eye glasses that would let you cut through peoples talk so that you could see if they were telling you the truth, would you buy them? Well, Michael Levy’s new book cannot work miracles; however, it does cut the misty confusion of fallacies and myths that pose as the truth. They say pre armed is pre warned. Are you ready to look in the mirror and face your logic and reasoning to find out how valid it is? If so, open the first page and walk the road least traveled…The road that leads to truth.
Michael’s Takeaways.“I guess when I was born I got a smack on the bottom to make me cry and I must have instinctively thought, nobody will possess the power to make me cry again when I mature into an adult. Many have tried to ridicule and insult me throughout my 80 years on earth, few have succeeded. I trust my answers today to deep searching questions. By doing so it will give you time to contemplate and comprehend who it is that controls of your thoughts.”
In Closing.After retiring early in life Michael asked himself this question:”Are You choosing Your Thoughts or Do You Allow Your Thoughts To Choose You”?
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Thank you, LaTanya Edenburgs, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet LaTanya.LaTanya is the CEO and Founder of Illuminate Your Journey and a Multi-Certified Master Empowerment Life Coach. At Illuminate Your Journey, LaTanya infuses her work with genuine love, a clear vision, and an unwavering belief in empowering and developing each individual’s capacity for success. In doing so, she leaves an indelible impact in the sporting and personal development world.
Background.LaTanya is a distinguished former WAFL/NWFA professional football player celebrated for her extraordinary career with the Arizona Calientes and the Arizona Prowlers. She was a true pioneer in women’s football. Her passion for the sport has opened pathways for young female athletes aspiring to greatness. During her impressive tenure, LaTanya demonstrated exceptional athleticism and leadership on the field. At the same time, vigorously advocating for the inclusion and recognition of women in football. Her unwavering dedication as an athletic coach and trainer for both girls and boys is mirrored in her active support for initiatives. Thus, providing young athletes with equal opportunities in sports.
From flag football to full tackle, her mission was to ensure that all young players have the same chances to shine. Her vision was both clear and ambitious: to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes with the belief they too deserve to excel. Proud and elated to witness the burgeoning prominence of women’s professional football, LaTanya continues to inspire budding talents. Her legacy is one of action and influence. At the same time, championing a new era in women’s sports. She is ensuring young girls have role models who encourage their dreams, both on and off the field
As an educator in the field of special education, her journey taught her a deep respect for the diverse backgrounds of her clients, empowering her to tailor her coaching services effectively. As an African American, LaTanya leverages her cultural heritage and personal experiences to connect deeply with clients, aiding them in self-discovery and resilience. Beyond coaching, she is an active philanthropist, representing several foundations that significantly impact her community
Illuminate Your Journey.With over 25 years of experience as a Multi-Certified Master Empowerment Life Coach and motivational speaker, LaTanya, who has curated her stage name Ms. IYRJ, brings energy, expertise, and heart to every event she hosts. From empowering youth to inspiring adults, her dynamic presence and ability to connect with audiences make her a standout host for any occasion. Whether it’s a conference, workshop, or community gathering, LaTanya ensures every event is memorable, meaningful, and impactful! Specializing in Healing and Wisdom Coaching, LaTanya adopts a nurturing approach to personal development for both children and adults. Her multi-certifications, including therapeutic art, grief, mindfulness, and leading for equity and diversity, are just a few examples of her commitment to holistic well-being.
Children’s Book. My Hero’s New Journey.Is now available for pre-sale! This book is all about helping young readers understand and cope with the changes their heroes go through—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through a young child’s bond with their injured hero, it sparks conversations on resilience, mental health, & strength beyond the game.
LaTanya’s Takeaways.“You will leave listening to our conversation with a new, empowered understanding of grief, healing, and life transitions. Through my personal journey and coaching wisdom, you will gain clarity on invisible grief—the kind we carry silently when life shifts, dreams change, or we lose parts of ourselves the world doesn’t acknowledge.
You will also discover the power of transition as transformation. Grief isn’t something to get over, but something we grow through.”
In Closing.Whether you are in the middle of heartbreak, burnout, reinvention, or seeking purpose, LaTanya’s voice will offer tools, hope, and direction. You will hear about her healing-centered work, global mission, along with how to reclaim peace, longevity, and joy, no matter what you’ve been through. Coming soon, will be a Grief Triology. It’s a 30 day journal with these titles: Beneath the Silence, Between the Silence and Beyond the Silence.
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Thank you Martha Jeffers for joining me on my podcast. Martha is an Integrated Professional Life Coach and Co-President of the Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club.
Meet Martha Jeffers.Martha Jeffers combines her 30-year background as a Human Resources executive and a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology, blending professional expertise with personal growth to guide others toward a soul-centered life.
As a professional coach highly experienced in retreat work, she helps clients navigate transitions. Whether it’s through grief facilitation or career changes, Martha offers solace, guidance and coaching for holistic growth.
Known for her deep, heart-centered listening, Martha is described as a “grounding loving force” and a “grandmother spirit” coach, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
Martha’s adventurous spirit has led her to complete the Camino de Santiago, climb Yosemite’s Half Dome, and ascend over 1,000 feet in Peru’s Sacred Valley via the Via Ferrata. Her love for exploration extends to her roles as a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother. In doing so, she is enriching her family’s lives and those of her clients.
Martha is the Co-President of the Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club. I am also a member of this club.
2025 Marks Playa Vista Sunrise Rotary Club’s 20th Year of Serving our Community in the Rotary spirit of Service Above Self.
Playa Venice Sunrise stands as an acknowledged leader in the Rotary world having been two times awarded the distinguished “Club of Excellence” and this year 2024 – 2025 a third time now known as “Club of Impact” by our district. The club prides itself in having a blend of charter people from Playa Sunrise, the best of Venice and a dedicated group of Rotarians that makes the club one of the most diversified and successful Rotary Clubs in California. Playa Venice is proud of its programs, energy, enthusiasm and dedication to making the world a better place for all.
Her Life Coaching Services.Martha offers a complimentary discovery call to see if what you are looking for in a life coach meets your desires.
Sacred Escapes are available. There is one coming up this October 8-12th in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Martha’s Takeaways.“As a coach, if you have a dream, I support you in making such a dream materialize. If you are finding challenges in navigating through present circumstances, I support you in finding the space to breathe and find clarity. The quest is in identifying blocks or limitations, and supporting you move through the resistance that may be keeping you from awakening to your brilliance!”
In closing.Martha will create a plan that works for you. “Imagine you…from where you are…to where you dream to be. You might ask yourself, is there something keeping me from being vulnerable and taking action?” Martha Jeffers.
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Thank you Leeshai Lemish for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Leeshai.Leeshai has been with Shen Yun Performing Arts for 19 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chinese history and language from Pomona College, in California. Then he received his master’s in International Relations from the London School of Economics. Leeshai has spent extended periods studying, working, and conducting research throughout East Asia. He has authored articles on Chinese current affairs in both English and Chinese.
Leeshai joined Shen Yun Performing Arts as a Master of Ceremonies when the company was founded in 2006, and has since emceed close to two thousand performances with the company. He has taken the stage with Shen Yun at prestigious theaters such as Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, the London Coliseum, Tokyo Opera City, and many others worldwide.
You can also follow Leeshai on his podcast.
Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun is a non-profit performing arts and entertainment company based in the United States. They are known for their elaborate dance and music performances rooted in traditional Chinese culture. It was founded in 2006 by a group of Chinese artists connected to the Falun Gong spiritual movement. Shen Yun aims to revive traditional Chinese culture, often described as “China before communism,” through its performances. The company tours internationally, but its performances are not permitted in China.
Shen Yun’s performances feature classical Chinese dance, orchestral music, and storytelling. They depict traditional Chinese myths, legends, and historical events. The company emphasizes themes of virtue, harmony, and the connection between humanity and the divine.
Leeshai’s Takeaways.“I think we could all use more experiences that uplift and inspire us. I’m fortunate in that I get to watch Shen Yun perform night after night, see the dancers flying through the air, listen to the magical music, and feel the energy in the hall. One of my favorite things to do after a show is walk through the lobby and see how radiant and joyful everyone seems leaving the theater.”
“In a way, it’s surprising that a performance of traditional Chinese culture resonates so deeply with people wherever we are. But I think it’s because what Shen Yun brings to life on stage, through showing China before communism, are the culture’s traditional virtues—courage, loyalty, compassion, integrity, faith, hope—and these are obviously not just Chinese, they are something we all have in common deep inside. And in the case of Shen Yun, the performers on stage aren’t acting or pretending. They’re actually spiritual seekers who, through their practice, strive to live by these virtues in daily life and that’s why they come across as so joyful and genuine.”
In Closing.Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world. If you would like to see their performances here is the link to their schedule.
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Thank you Barbara Spaulding for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show podcast.
Barbara has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Anxiety Coach for over 30 years. She has extensive experience in various clinical and managerial sectors of social work and as an entrepreneur. She has led retreats, supervised clinicians and worked with amazing and courageous clients. The goal is to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. Her private practice group of talented and compassionate therapists offer safe and effective counseling for individuals and families.
Barbara offers Anxiety Coaching and teaches her sound step by step program for people suffering with anxiety, panic and excessive worry.
Barbara’s groups have been about creating a safe and empowering community so others don’t have to feel the loneliness and isolation that she did starting in 1979. She is on a mission to teach and share what she has learned and help ease some of the damage and grief anxiety causes.
Barbara’s passion is to help people heal from anxiety and panic and find their true self. In doing so, she helps people find a life where they can make decisions and not have decisions made by their anxious reactions. “We are not supposed to live through a lens of fear and panic.”
Anxiety and Panic: Your Path to Recovery.Anxiety and Panic is more than just a book; it’s an invitation to a life without anxiety. It’s a call to action, urging you not to wait another day to start your journey towards freedom. Anxiety has taken enough from you; it’s time to take your life back.
This guide is filled with actionable advice, practical exercises, and proven strategies that have helped thousands of people just like you. It’s a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. With this book, you have the tools you need to navigate your way out of anxiety and into a future filled with freedom and peace. Don’t wait another day to start your journey. The path to a life without anxiety begins here.
Barbara’s Takeaways.“Anxiety is not a life sentence. Anxiety is not the enemy. In balance anxiety it necessary for survival. Anxiety is a scared part of you. Panic attacks are scary and uncomfortable and not dangerous. Stop beating yourself up about what you didn’t know. Knowledge and understanding the nature of anxiety is healing. I hope people can heal from anxiety and panic and find their true self, find a life where they can make decisions and not have decisions made by their anxious reactions. We are not supposed to live through a lens of fear and panic. I know what it feels like to be anxious, scared and hopeless. If you are at war with your anxiety, you are going to lose.”
In Closing.Barbara has focused her work with solving the issues related to anxiety suffering partly because she also suffered for almost 20 years with debilitating anxiety and panic. Most importantly, she found a path out and has been anxiety and panic free for over 20 years. Here is a zoom link if you are interested in joining her on Wednesday’s at 5:30 CT. As a reminder, for those of you familiar with zoom, you can’t log on until the day and time.
Barbara will be explaining the difference between anxiety and stress. She will be sharing her 3 prongs to truly heal, physically, emotionally, and cognitvely.
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Thank you Terri Batch for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Meet Terri Batch. To begin with, Terri is the President and CEO of Global LA, a public-private partnership that fosters international business and cultural connections for Greater L.A. She has over 20 years of experience in international trade, export promotion,...
Thank you John Berger, Ph.D. for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet John Berger.John J. Berger is an environmental science and policy specialist, prize-winning author, and journalist. John is a graduate of Stanford and the University of California. He has written and edited 11 books, including three previous books on climate change. He has also written over 100 articles on climate change and transitioning to clean energy.
Solving the Climate Crisis.Solving the Climate Crisis is a hopeful and critical resource that makes a convincing and detailed case that there is a path forward to save our environment. In his book he harnesses the power of committed individuals and the necessity for collaborative government and private-sector to take action. His book focuses on three essential areas:
- The technological dimension: This includes moving to 100% clean renewable energy as fast as we possibly can. In doing so through innovations like clean-steel, “green” cement, and carbon-reuse companies.
- The ecological dimension: To enhance and protect natural ecosystems, forests, and agricultural lands. And to safely store greenhouse gases and restore soils. Thus, transforming how we grow, process, and consume food.
- The social dimension: Update and create new laws, and policies. Including economic measures to recenter human values and reduce environmental and social injustice.
John’s Takeaways.“My new book, is about how to address this seemingly overwhelming challenge. It has some good tidings—some rays of hope. Replacing the fossil fuel system on which we now rely for almost 80 percent of our energy is possible and it can be done in a timely manner with a sustainable clean-energy system that will be akin to a heart transplant for the economy. The newly invigorated, modernized clean-energy economy will produce tens of millions of new jobs and save trillions of dollars, even as it avoids tens or hundreds of trillions of dollars or more in climate damage. Protecting the climate is thus potentially the greatest economic opportunity of our time. My book describes the work of climate savers’ whose progress in their pursuit of this enterprise is cause for hope and inspiration.”
In Closing.John’s mission is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to a clean-energy economy, and build a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.
“Together, we can work toward solutions to climate change to build a greener and brighter future”
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Meet Raynor Carroll.Raynor Carroll taught for nearly 20 years at his alma mater California State University Los Angeles. He has also taught at USC, the Los Angeles Music Academy, California State University Long Beach, and UCLA. Most recently, he lead a series of master classes at Percusiva 2024, an annual percussion festival held in Mexico City, Mexico.
Raynor had a distinguished 33-year career with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra where he held the titles of Co-Principal Timpani and Principal Percussion from 1983 until his retirement in 2016. Later, in 2021 Raynor along with six other prominent black percussionists from across the U.S. devoted to mentoring Black percussionists pursuing a career in symphonic percussion founded the nonprofit, Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists. ABOP.
Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists. ABOPABOP provides professional development through comprehensive training and mentorship for the concert stage. In doing so, they are changing the future face of symphonic orchestras nationwide.
ABOP’s goal is to change the paradigm of representation in orchestras by guiding, supporting, and empowering future generations of Black orchestral percussionists.
To reach this goal, ABOP has implemented the Black Orchestral Percussion Mentorship Program, a training program—the first of its kind. They guide and motivate Black orchestral percussionists to realize their full potential.
The Mentorship Program will boost national percussion audition rosters with exceptional Black candidates. They will be prepared, well-trained, and strong contenders for any orchestral position across America.
This national program provides one-on-one instruction and direction for Black symphonic percussionists. Guidance is provided by selected mentor-percussionists in the field. Besides instruction, the program includes a variety of opportunities such as master classes, workshops, community involvement, recitals, and concert tickets.
ABOP is determined to increase the number, as well as raise the performance level, of Black percussionists. In addition, they are preparing them to audition for universities/conservatories, and eventually, orchestra positions.
Raynor’s Takeaways.“I have been blessed with an amazing career in classical music. I held my “dream job” as Principal Percussionist with the LA Phil for 33 years. However, as a performer and educator, I always noted the lack of diversity on and off stage. After retiring from the LA Phil, I decided to initiate something that had never been done. I helped create a nationwide mentorship program that guides and empowers young Black percussionists to a career in symphonic music.”
In Closing.Please visit the ABOP Website at www.abop.us to learn more about ABOP’s Mentorship Program for young Black symphonic percussionists, and to support diversity and equity on our nation’s concert stages. Here is a link if you would like to make a donation. Lastly, if you love music, you will love hearing how Raynor has taken his love for making percussion music to another level.
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Thank you Cindy Carrillo for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Cindy Carrillo.Cindy Carrillo is a Business & Life Coach, an Author, an Advisor and a Ranch Girl. Cindy has her Masters Degree in Social Work. She has more than 45 years of business and non-profit leadership experience, and Coaches business leaders throughout the country. After more than twenty years as the Founder and CEO of a business she built into a successful nation-wide company, Cindy chose to sell her business and move onto the next phase of her life. That next phase ended up transforming herself from a Business Leader, wearing suits and high heels. And, designing a new life on a 35 acre ranch, wearing denim and boots, in rural Colorado.
Not only did Cindy make this major change in her life – but she also wrote a book about it called Finding Your Nxt. When You’re Ready For The Life You Really Want. Cindy tells the story of her becoming a rancher, and the lessons learned along the way, that others can use as they discover their own Nxt. In recent years Cindy has added a unique and personalized two and a half day onsite Coaching Immersion program at her Ranch in Colorado, for individual clients to help them Find their Nxt.Finding Your NxT.
FINDING YOUR Nxt. Are you ready for a change, and not just a little change, but a big one? Cindy understands that the process of finding your Nxt is not the same for everyone. There are several concepts and actionable next steps that she has distilled and defined based on her experiences that she has outlined in her book. In her book she will be sharing her Nxt as a “rinse and repeat” process that can can be applied over and over as you move from one Nxt to another. She suggests that we think of all parts of our lives as ingredients that can be blended to make a delicious life. Therefore, don’t be afraid to blend different ingredients at different times of our lives to best serve us at each stage.
Cindy’s Takeaways.Finding Your Nxt is a lifelong process. You’re never done—at least you shouldn’t be—because every stage in your life is an opportunity to make a Nxt chapter. And each Nxt can be a transformational change that involves something new, something exciting and something opportunistic.”
In Closing.Cindy understands that process of finding your Nxt is not the same for everyone. She isn’t suggesting that everyone totally transform themselves the way she did. But there are several concepts and actionable next steps that she has distilled and defined base on he experiences that she outlines in her book. Perhaps they can be applied to you if you’re trying to answer the question: “What’s Nxt for me?”
Are you ready to find your NxT?
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Thank you Regan Williams for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Regan.Regan Williams is the Co-Founder and CEO of the non-profit Seen&Heard.
To being with, in 2014, Regan’s life was forever changed when she became a foster parent. She became aware for the first time of the crisis in Los Angeles’s child welfare system. From her life experiences, she was motivated to understand policy and advocacy. In 2016 she became a Court Appointed Special Advocate or ‘CASA.’ In 2017-18, she launched a successful foster care campaign connecting community members, faith communities and non-profit organizations in Los Angeles.
Seen&Heard.Seen&Heard is a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping youth who are transitioning from foster care into independent adulthood. This organization seeks to develop the professional character of foster and system-impacted youth ages 16-23 through performing arts training. Since its launch in 2019, Seen&Heard has grown in size and impact.
Their Program.Students cultivate professional interpersonal skills through trauma informed, and evidence-based programming. In this case, they have a new way of developing essential skill to send youth forward. It’s what they need. It’s what they are capable of. And most importanly, it’s what they deserve. Every Seen&Heard students past and present stay connected. They have 4 core values. As a result, this is how they remain seen and heard.
In Closing.Above all, Regan is a disrupter in the world of foster care, specifically in her innovative approaches to teaching professional development to young people impacted by systemic trauma. As you will hear, Regan is passionate, driven and creative. In addition, Regan will be sharing her personal journey as a foster parent and advocate, and also to educate us about this important issue of the foster care system. For instance, why kids enter care, how they exit and how we as a community can help better support this transition. You will hear, how the arts play a pivtoal role in their success.
Lastly, donations are always appreciated! Click on this link to help.
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Thank you Bracha Goetz for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Bracha.Bracha Goetz is not your typical Harvard grad. She is the author of 42 picture books that help children grow spiritually with the intention of inspiring each uniquely beautiful soul to shine. In doing so, she instills gratitude early on for a joyful life!
Here is an example:
In this book, Bracha shares how to easily make healthy choices about eating less junk food, enjoying more exercise, getting enough sleep. And, even good hygiene!
With this treasure in your home to read over and over again, children can now clearly and cheerfully understand many things. This includes, how and why to enjoy healthier habits that strengthen their immune systems!
She’s also the author of a raw and candid memoir for adults – unlike any memoir you’ve ever experienced before.
Nourish the Soul: Filling the Emptiness Within.Nourish the Soul is the raw and candid memoir of a Harvard grad who became an observant Jew and learned how to overcome food addictions joyfully. This groundbreaking book contains excerpts from actual diary entries and letters saved through the years.
Bracha’s Takeaways.After suffering for years with food addictions, Bracha learned her inner emptiness was not a physical hunger. Instead it was a spiritual one. Join Bracha as she shares how practicing simple gratitude fills our genuine hunger with the lasting pleasure we deeply crave.
Bracha introduces us to the ancient yet timeless wisdom found on The Pleasure Ladder where gratitude is, amazingly, the only price you need to pay to experience transformative joy. Visit her website goetzbookshop.com and you can download The Pleasure Ladder for free!!
“What’s the difference between a happy life or a miserable one? How grateful you are.”
In Closing.We discover how to incorporate moments of gratitude throughout the day, replacing feelings of fear and disconnection with loving compassion and fulfillment.
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Thank you Bertus Albertse for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Bertus.Bertus aka as Bert is the Founder of the award-winning fitness franchise BODY20 and CEO and President of JETSET Pilates.
Bertus has over 14 years in the health & fitness domain. His expertise lies in brand and business development, underpinned by a passion for cultivating a leadership-centric environment. His journey in entrepreneurship began at age 19 while majoring in Biochemistry, Physiology, Genetics, and Psychology at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa.
Bert is passionate about fitness and entrepreneurship, striving to identify potential and add value to entrepreneurs and business projects. He has spearheaded its expansion across seven international territories since its inception in 2013. Over the past decade, he has been instrumental in shaping multiple franchise businesses across diverse service industries globally.
For the last two years at JETSET Pilates, has been at the forefront of reimagining the modern pilates experience. His leadership has driven the brand’s rapid growth to over 60 locations, focusing on innovation, franchisee support, and operational excellence.
He spearheaded the development of a robust franchise system. In doing so by ensuring that each location embodies the brand’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. By leveraging his experience in franchising, he has implemented strategic initiatives that have significantly enhanced their market presence and franchisee success.
Their Mission.Their mission is to change the way that people workout by helping EVERY. BODY. UNLEASH their super human potential to strengthen their body and their life through time condensed technology training. In just 20 minutes per week, their goal is to materially impact the other 10,060 minutes in the week.
Bert’s Takeaways.“Listeners will take away the importance of a strategic approach to business success, the power of franchising in creating unified and scalable systems, and the impact of empowering communities through entrepreneurship. My journey from financial hardship to business leadership underscores the value of hard work, passion, and strategic thinking in achieving lasting success.”
In Closing.Over the past decade, Bert has been instrumental in shaping multiple franchise businesses across diverse service industries globally. His unwavering passion for people, coupled with a keen thirst for knowledge, has been the cornerstone of his achievements.
Bert’s drive stems from experiencing financial hardships growing up with a single mother who worked tirelessly. This instilled in him the belief that effort without strategy won’t lead to success. This explains why he is so passionate about franchising and unified strategies. Along with proven systems, and collective brand leveraging.
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Thank you Robert Feldman for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Robert.Robert Feldman is the CEO, President and Co-Founder of WOWS Insurance Services. They are designed to deliver insurance solutions for large homes that struggle to secure insurance in California. Robert has been an insurance professional with nearly 25 years of experience. His specialty is insurance in fire zones and hard to place risks. As an industry professional, Robert has served as a speaker at the California Association of Realtors. Robert travels the state educating realtors about how to secure insurance for homes that are deemed uninsurable.
He also serves on many task forces and insurance panels, working directly with senior leadership of many insurance carriers to solve the state’s current insurance crisis. Robert has pioneered innovative solutions to provide comprehensive coverage for large homes struggling to secure insurance in a wildfire-prone state. Consequently, his work continues to shape the future of California’s insurance landscape.
WOWSThe changes in the fire insurance industry and the challenges the insurance companies are facing have increased over the course of the last 10 years. As a result, these changes created the opportunity to change how homes are insured. This is why WOWS Insurance Services was founded and why they have created their product. Basically, WOWS has created the blueprint for how the industry will evolve and succeed going forward.
Robert’s Takeaways.“Todays’s Fire Insurance Crisis.” US home insurance rates are up nearly 38% since 2019 & the percentage of Americans without homeowners insurance has more than doubled in the last 5 years. Yet today’s fire insurance crisis is not due to anything new. It started 10 years ago & has been escalating the entire time. It’s an ideal example of Einstein’s theory of insanity: doing the same thing over & over and expecting a different result. Instead, it just becomes more so. That’s why insurance companies are now cutting back & pulling out of markets where they can no longer afford to sustain significant losses. The fire risk landscape is constantly evolving. And the insurance industry needs to change with it.”
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Thank you Albert Hernandez for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Albert Hernandez.Albert Hernandez has been a Rotarian since 2005 and is currently the District Governor for Rotary District 5280, which covers the Greater Los Angeles County. Rotary is an international service club with over 46,000 clubs worldwide. The organization brings together people from many walks of life, most notably professionals who gather for community service projects, business networking and leadership development.
Rotary International is 119 years old and has been active in providing support to end polio throughout the world. Albert started his role as District Governor on July 1, 2024, and is the youngest Governor in the history of District 5280. Albert was positively impacted by Rotary while in high school having participated in the Rotary youth camp that helps high school students learn more about their leadership potential.
Home Again Los Angeles.In 2015, Albert became the Chief Executive Officer of Home Again Los Angeles. They are a local homeless non profit service provider committed to helping lift unhoused families with children out of poverty and secure permanent housing. The organization is now in its 14th year and Albert along with his team have grown the organization exponentially. Since opening their doors in 2010, Home Again Los Angeles has helped over 2,000 households mobilize from living on the streets or in their cars into permanent housing.
Their five core programs include:
Shelter. Rapid Rehousing. Outreach. Transitional Housing. Homeless Prevention.
Their motto: Ending homelessness one family at a time.
Albert’s Takeaways.“Be active in your community so that you can create a better opportunity and life for the next generation. Get involved whether it be through volunteer work, like Rotary, or through employment in a non-profit organization, like Home Again Los Angeles. It’s been over four years since the pandemic and life has changed for so many, if not all of us.”
“Now is the time to get active and to help create change that will help others grow and thrive. Today the cost of living in our region has increased substantially, food prices have increased, gasoline has plateaued around $5.50/gallon, 1bedroom 1bathroom apartments are averaging $2700/month. Imagine being a single parent? It’s tough to survive in our region where we all have deep roots planted. Let’s work together to help lift people out of poverty and to create hope and a sense of belonging for those in dire need.”
In Closing.We can all make a difference. Perhaps it’s joining Rotary in the community you live in. Albert would gladly take donations to support Home Again Los Angeles. Click on the Donate Now Button.
Albert’s theme for Rotary this year is:
“Team Work Makes The Dream Work.”
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Thank you, Beth Kurland for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show.
Meet Beth.Beth Kurland, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, TedX and public speaker, mind-body coach, and author of four books. Her newest book is You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything*: Six Ways to Shift Your Vantage Point, Stop Striving for Happy, and Find True Well-Being*.
She is also the author of three award-winning books: Dancing on the Tightrope, The Transformative Power of Ten Minutes, An Eight Week Guide to Reducing Stress and Cultivating Well-Being; and Gifts of the Rain Puddle.
In her latest book, Beth helps people understand the benefits of shifting your vantage point, that you can stop striving for happy and instead focus on finding true well-being. Beth will be sharing the six vantage points to shift to when difficult emotions arise are.
Beth’s Takeaways.“As a clinical psychologist who actively sees patients, I can tell you that we have a happiness problem in our culture and it is making many of us—well, unhappy. There is an unspoken myth that somehow, we ‘should’ be happy, at least much of the time. As if happiness is the holy grail or gold standard upon which we determine the value of our life. The problem is that when we don’t feel happy, we often feel like we are falling short in some way. Or perhaps, that there is something wrong, or even that there is something wrong with us.”
“I wrote my most recent book, You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything, to help people understand the benefits of shifting your vantage point–that you can stop striving for happy and instead focus on finding true well-being.”
The six vantage points to shift to when difficult emotions arise are:
The Anchor View: Finding Stable Ground
The Child View: Curiosity Is Your Superpower
The Audience View: Learn to Zoom Out
The Compassionate Parent View: How to Become Your Own Ally
The Mirror View: Your Strengths and Imperfections Are Welcome Here
The Ocean View: We’re All in This Together
In closing.You’ll hear more about each of these. Being aware from each of these six vantage points allows us to cultivate inner stability, greater awareness of our internal strengths and inner resources, interconnection with the world around us and, perhaps most importantly, self-compassion.
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Joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast are Sam Adels and Dana DeSousa from Land to Learn. They are a nonprofit organization located in the Hudson Valley in New York.
Meet Sam Adels. Sam Adels is the Co-Director | Beacon Educator & Program Manager | Youth Leadership | Development at Land to Learn. Sam fell in love with gardening after years of being asked to help out in the family garden. A love and respect for the natural world was instilled in him by frequent camping trips. His earliest memory is of a family road trip to national parks at age four.
Sam studied history and the environment at Macalester College and has a masters degree in environmental education from New York University. Sam is committed to social and environmental justice and has devoted his professional life to environmental education. As a former national park ranger, Sam spent many years educating youth about ecology and the environment.
Before joining Land to Learn, Sam taught ecology and gardening to NYC public school students, and also worked on a small, organic farm in Maine. Sam teaches through hands-on, experiential education, and enjoys encouraging kids to explore and connect to the world around them. Asa result, Sam hopes of inspiring future generations of eco-literate stewards.
Meet Dana DeSousa.Dana DeSousa is the Co-Director | SproutEd Chair | Newburgh Educator | Outreach Chair at Land to Learn. She grew up exploring different ecosystems both in NY state and Puerto Rico where her extended family lived. Dreams of becoming a marine biologist led her to the University of Delaware to study Wildlife Conservation. In addition, Dana researched leatherback sea turtles in the US and Virgin Islands. She studied Environmental Science in grad school.
Dana discovered her passion is for education of the natural world. This led to a number of years teaching local communities about the environment and how they could be stewards of the Earth at Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, New York.
Gardening has been a part of her life since a young age due to the influence of her maternal grandmother. Consequently, combining the love of education and personal gardening led to her current position at Land to Learn. Dana enjoys sharing culture and the joy of growing your own food with anyone she meets. She hopes to continue to connect the community to growing food and empower students to educate others while learning about food justice in their classrooms.
Land to Learn.To start with, Land to Learn’s work is rooted in gardening, food, community, health, and ecology. Their learner-centered approach fosters understanding and agency within youth in schools, residential centers, virtual classrooms, and other educational settings.
Land to Learn’s curriculum cultivates a deepened awareness of self, the world and its inhabitants, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Experiential, place-based, democratic, and transformative philosophies and practices inform their work.
In addition, they strive to center social justice and environmental consciousness in the learning communities they co-create with students and participants.
Here are some examples of their outstanding programs:
*SproutEd* brings garden-based education to over 2,000 k-2 students in 10 public elementary schools throughout the Hudson Valley.
*RadicleRoots for Teens* employs and trains youth (ages 14 – 19) to work throughout the summer, maintaining school gardens and leading activities for younger kids.
ToolShed offers training and consulting services to educators and schools looking to start or develop a garden-based education program.
Sam and Dana’s Takeaways.“We hope that with this conversation, individuals will be inspired to volunteer with their local garden based organizations. Or to contribute financially to a charity that impacts their community. We hope that our conversation will remind individuals that there are many ways for students to learn. Outdoor education can be extremely impactful to a child’s whole body health. Academic success, social-emotional skills, nutrition & health along with environmental awareness are at the center of our practice to educate our students. In doing so, we hope that this can be shared with more students throughout the country.”
In Closing.Above all, Land to Learn is a growing movement for food justice and community wellness through garden-based education. Thank you Sam and Dana for making a difference!!!
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Thank you Lissa Warren for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Lissa Warren has been a literary publicist for more than 25 years. Since 2003, Lissa has been an Adjunct Professor at Emerson College, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses as part of their Writing, Literature, and Publishing program and creating their Book Publicity course. She launched her own company in 2019, which specializes in publicty for books and authors.
Lissa’s Books.Lissa is the author of The Savvy Author’s Guide to Book Publicity and a memoir, The Good Luck Cat: How a Cat Saved a Family and a Family Saved a Cat.
The Savvy Author’s Guide to Book Publicity covers everything from how to write press material, targeting the right shows and publications, following up effectively with the media, and hiring people who can help ensure that every bookseller and consumer has a chance to hear an author’s message loud and clear.
The* Good Luck Cat*** enchants, captivates, and takes the breath away (but in a good omen-kind-of way). A strong recommend for those who love cats, for those who love history and literature about cats, and for those who love a powerful story told well.
Lissa’s Takeaways.“If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, I encourage you to learn all you can about the publishing business before jumping in. And it is indeed that–a business. Yes, there’s art to writing, and an art to editing, and an art to designing books. But as someone who has worked in the book industry for thirty years and as someone who has published two books herself, I can tell you that publishing is more business than art. Authors who don’t go into it with eyes wide open often have a tough go of it.”
“Writing is an art, publishing is a business–and a complicated, convoluted one at that. Educate yourself. Seek advice from other authors. Find good professionals to guide you–literary agents, editors, cover designers, and people who know how to market and publicize books. And not just any kind of book. Your kind of book–your category, your genre.”
In Closing.Perhaps this podcast will be just what you have been looking for to get YOUR book published!!
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Thank you Doctors Adaira Landry and Resa E. Lewiss for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. They will be sharing why they wrote Micro Skills and the importance of how you can apply their well established advice.
Meet Adaira Landry.Dr. Adaira Landry is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. She is an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital located in Boston. They are a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School with a legacy of clinical excellence that continues to grow year after year.
Meet Resa E. Lewis. Dr. Resa E Lewis is a professor of emergency medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. They are an internationally renowned research university and medical center known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education. She is also a podcast host for The Visible Voices.
Micro Skills.Micro Skills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: Every big goal, complicated task, and healthy habits can be broken down into small learnable skills. They include 4 teaching tools:
Personal Vignettes, Addressing the Need for Change, Normalizing the Difficulty of Change and Critical Actions.
They believe identifying, learning, and integrating Micro Skills will help you navigate any challenge.
Adaira and Resa’s Takeaways.“Whether you want to manage your task list to get work done, build and maintain your professional reputation or become a subject matter expert. Our book will help you grow and nurture your network and become a better communicator. Or if you need guidance on how to build your career without breaking yourself, we offer tried and true advice from two accomplished women who have written the book they wish they’d had.”
In Closing.As a result of their collective experiences, Drs. Landry and Lewiss share stories of their own successes and failures as ways to illustrate how small actions can have a big impact.
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Thank you Georgeanne Irvine for being my guest on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Georgeanne.Georgeanne also known as George has devoted 46 years of her colorful career to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, which operates the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. She is currently the director of publishing, but spent 22 ½ years in public relations and marketing and 16 ½ years leading the communications team in the philanthropy division of the organization.
She is a champion for wildlife and conservation as well as an award winning author of two dozen children’s books about animals, including the Zoo’s award-winning Hope and Inspiration collection.
Photographing and learning about wildlife in their native habitats are passions for George.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. They integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solution.
Their logo, represents a history of achievement and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s future as a force for conservation. Look closely!
The Lion: Represents our founding of our “World Famous” zoo, more than a century ago.
The Rhino: Represents the icon of our “No Place Like It on Earth” Safari Park.
The Bird: Not only highlights our groundbreaking work to save the California condor, and the start of our commitment to conservation, but also our continuing efforts to save other threatened birds such as the ’Alalā and African penguin.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature.
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press.George has written many children’s book in her Hope and Inspiration Collection.
“The vision of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press is to inspire a passion for nature and conservation through books. I hope that parents will share our Hope & Inspiration books, written by yours truly, with their children. These are true stories, illustrated with photos, about real animals that live or have lived at our San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Many of the animals have overcome challenges in their lives and their stories also teach life lessons to kids. If children can connect with individual animals—like Tornero the sloth or Omeo the koala—my hope is that they will be inspired to care about that individual, that animal’s species, all other wildlife, and conservation. We also publish illustrated fiction books about wildlife for younger children. Our books can be purchased at this link: https://shopzoo.com/pages/san-diego-zoo-wildlife-alliance-press.”
George’s Takeaways.“It’s important for all of us to work together to create a world where all life thrives. This includes, humans, wildlife, plants, and the overall environment. Even the smallest thing we do can make difference. Please support conservation organizations, like the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and the accredited zoos in your community.”
In Closing.Congratulations are in order, George just won the Gold Benjamin Franklin Award for best non-fiction children’s book: Teaching Tornero and Amazing Omeo won the silver!
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Thank you Dr. Wendy Smith for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Dr. Wendy Smith.Wendy Smith Meyer, Ph.D., LCSW, is a retired clinical professor of social work and associate dean of curriculum development and assessment at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She taught courses on child and adolescent development and social work practice with children, families, and transition age youth She had a private practice in psychotherapy for over 35 years. Dr. Smith specializied in the treatment of individuals, couples, and survivors of childhood maltreatment.
Dr. Smith has a history of community volunteer work related to children and families, especially those affected by adversity early in life. She served for 8 years on the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families, including as Chair.
Volunteer Extraordinaire.Currently, Dr. Smith chairs the board of directors of the National Foster Youth Institute.
Their Vision:
The NFYI envisions a nation where all children are raised in safe and loving families. And, where the child welfare system serves as a beacon of hope for families in need.
Their Mission.
“We aim to transform the child welfare system by building a national grassroots movement led by foster youth and their families.”
In doing so, they create pipelines of leadership that connect current and former foster youth with decision makers. Their goal is to transform the systems that impact children and families in the child welfare system.
Venice Family Clinic.In 2020, the Venice Family Clinic located in Venice, California, celebrated 50 years of working for health equity. They provide comprehensive, high quality health care, free food, and health insurance. Their enrollment assistance and harm reduction provides services to more than 45,000 people.
Dr. Smith is a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees at the Venice Family Clinic, where she chaired the Committee on Behavioral Health and Child Development for nine years.
Their foundation supports the mission of Venice Family Clinic. They help to raise the Clinic’s profile in the community through fundraising, provision of services and community outreach.
She is also a member of the Advisory Committee of the Children’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch, and an advocate for individuals incarcerated for crimes committed as juveniles. Dr. Smith has previously served on the boards of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and United Friends of the Children. She has received numerous awards for her community work.
Author.Dr. Smith has written a book published in 2011. Youth Leaving Foster Care: A developmental, relationship-based approach to practice. Her book is the first comprehensive text to focus on youth emerging from care, offering a new theoretical framework to guide programs, policies, and services.
Dr. Smith’s Takeaways.“Nothing we experience is ever lost—it all becomes part of us. We are most vulnerable when we are small, so our earliest experiences have profound impact, whether they are positive and loving or traumatic and hurtful. But our subsequent experiences matter too. We are adaptive beings, capable of change throughout life. You may never know what your interaction with someone else meant to them.”
In Closing.You will be hearing the stories that Dr. Smith, has experienced in making the difference in the lives of so many for so long. She is truly dedicated to making it happen.
This is why I continue to share these wonderful guests with you each week!
My tagline says it all!
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Thank you Eric Gee for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Eric.Eric Gee is a Writing and Life Coach. He has administered personality-based life coaching for more than twenty years. He has built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. As the creator of Youtopiaproject and the Youtopia16 assessment, more than half a million users have benefited from his teachings since the website’s creation in 2016.
The Power of Personality is a modern guide that can help people better understand what they really want out of life. His book is an accumulation of decades of research and application. He has personality-typed over fifty thousand people during his career, which is no small sample size. The test can shine a light on what jobs one should really consider to be fulfilled at work. People who read the book will clear up those lingering personal questions such as where to attend college or who to date and so much more.
Eric will be sharing the four main packs of people. They include: Gatherers, Hunters, Shamans, and Smiths. There are 4 animals within each pack.
Eric’s Takeaways.“I wrote this book because I want to help people. Everyone I help has asked how they can learn more about who they are. Questions like “why someone chooses a career, what you want in a life partner, who are your real friends, and how to better understand everyone in our life are all part of my mission in life and my book helps people get the answers they are looking for.”
In Closing.When you visit his Youtopiaproject website, scroll down and you will see a personality test! Try it out and see what you will learn about yourself! Just incase you are wondering, I am an Elephant!!! What are you?
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Thank you Loren Stephens for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Loren.Loren is the President of Write Wisdom and Bright Star Memoirs. Her personal essays and shorts stories have been published in numerous literary journals and newspapers.
Write Wisdom.Write Wisdom provides professional ghostwriting services. They can help you fashion a readable and compelling book through an organized process. In doing so, they will take you from the desire to tell your story to a completed manuscript and published book.
Maybe you want to explore your entire life, a particular adventure, unique accomplishment, or a recovery from a personal tragedy. Or, perhaps you want to write an easy-to-understand handbook about a seemingly complex field. Write Wisdom gives you the tools to overcome creative blocks and ensures that you cross the writing finish line.Bright Star Memoirs.Bright Star Memoirs serves the unique criteria and requirements of the entertainment and sports community. They have extensive experience complying with NDAs, and operate with the utmost discretion in their work with celebrity clients. In doing so, her Bright Star team guides these luminaries to translate their life experiences, career highlights, and stories into a spellbinding memoir.
Her debut historical novel All Sorrows Can Be Bone was published in hardcover in 2021 and in paperback in 2023. The novel is loosely based on her husband’s Japanese family. The book’s heroine is his mother whose name in the book is Noriko Ito.
Loren’s Takeaways.“Perfection is the enemy of the writer. Just start and don’t worry if you get everything exactly right. That’s what’s editing is for. There are many different ways to get your book published. Find someone who knows the landscape who can help you navigate your options. If you think that you’ll abandon your book, hire a book coach, an editor, or a ghostwriter to take you across the finish line. And one extra: If you are worried that you might be divulging family secrets, you might want to write your book as a novel or “based on.” That’s what I did because many of the characters in my novel had passed away!”
In Closing.Consider this, have your friends and colleagues urged you to write your own memoir or novel? Loren will be telling us about the writing process she goes through to help share the stories of her clients to find the “golden nuggets” that make for a fascinating read. She will also, be sharing three of the most important tips that she recommends to her clients and authors when they embark on their memoir journey. As a result of all her experiences, Loren may be the starting point for you to write your own story!
I look forward to sharing Loren’s stories with you.
You may have a book already in your mind just waiting to hatch!
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Thank you Stella Mountain for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Stella Mountain.Stella Mountain is the Co-Owner and President of Ntaba African Safaris along with her husband Robin, who is the CEO. Interesting how they chose their name. Ntaba is Zulu for mountain. They are native South Africans and now U. S. citizens. Stella has an intimate, current knowledge of the southern and east African countries. Stella will be calling from their office in Louisville, Kentucky. Robin will be in South Africa, and will not be joining us this time. She speaks several languages, and is passionate about Africa. They are committed to sharing that passion and ensuring Africa seeps into your soul. I know this to be true, because in 2017 I visited South Africa and had the best of experience of my life thanks to all the services they provide.
Discover Africa with Ntaba African Safaris. Africa is a continent like no other. You will get close to wildlife in its natural habitat, meet the friendliest people in the world. You will learn ancient cultures and create lasting memories.
They run group departure tours throughout the year to Southern Africa and East Africa.
Their tours are fantastic. I personally went to Cape Town, Botswana, Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park in South Africa. Bring a camera! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to take photos in the wildlife, but you will never meet more friendly people in every town you visit. Regardless of the social status, from the very wealthy to those with very limited income, what they share is their smiles and friendliness. From the expert tour guides to the accomodations, you won’t ever forget this experience!
In Closing.If you are traveling to Cape Town, check out the ZABRA Afree Bra Initiative. They collect pre-owned and new bras for distribution to women who can’t afford their own.
Also thanks to the generosity of Robin and Stella, they have a business in Louisville, Kentucky: Ntaba Coffee Haus. They buy directly from the co-ops so the money goes directly to the growers and they bypass all the middlemen.
Pack your bags, and schedule your adventure! Tune in to hear more!!
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Thank you Iliana Belnic for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast as I celebrate my 9th Anniversary of doing what I love. Like me, Iliana does what she loves as well!! As a result, living a purposeful life that gives each of us meaning.
Meet Iliana Belinc.Iliana is the Founder and Executive Director of PalsNPets. PalsNPets is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness with pets in interim shelters.
Iliana’s deep compassion for animals and people experiencing homelessness comes from her own struggles and the feeling of being lost for a long time. Developing PalsNPets became a way for Iliana to find her purpose and serve others. It all began with memories of her grandfather, reminiscing about their cherished time together in her youth.
Iliana’s Takeaways.“Building the foundation of PalsNPets allowed me to offer trust and self-belief to people experiencing homelessness and their pets. From being disconnected, to creating a supportive organization, I learned that trust and receiving support are our birthrights. Even if they don’t come naturally to everyone. The love we share with our pets is a window to self-understanding that human interactions alone may not always provide. It’s not about finding our purpose in life it’s about remembering. It’s been with us all along. Everyone can make a difference in our communities with the intention of understanding. Sometimes our toughest life experiences become our greatest gifts.”
In Closing.Above all, PalsNPets empowers individuals to enhance their pet ownership skills, alleviate the burden on human shelters, and proactively prevent pet abandonment. Their initiatives promote well-being of both humans and animals. They help create a safer and happier community. As you will hear, their efforts enable the shelter staff to concentrate on connecting the individuals to resources and services that cater specifically to their own needs.
Homelessness is a complex issue that affects the well-being and dignity of individuals and their pets. For those experiencing homelessness, their pets often provide companionship, emotional support, and a sense of purpose. By addressing the needs of homeless pets, they recognize the importance of the human-animal bond and the positive impact it can have on mental health and well-being.
Tune in to hear how PalsNPets are making a difference!
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Thank you Dr. Paul Corona for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast on, Monday, April 1st from 1-2PT.
Meet Dr. Corona.Meet Dr. Paul Corona, MD, a Southern California-based physician who is reshaping the future of psychiatry and family medicine. With over 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Corona is not your typical physician. Starting his career in family medicine, he seamlessly transitioned into psychiatry, ultimately pioneering an approach he calls “Mind and Body Healing.”
As a result of Dr. Corona’s experiences, he’s authored three books in his “My Mind & Body Healing” series. And in his latest book, “The Corona Protocol”, he unlocks revolutionary insights into the treatment of mental health, challenging conventional methods that have been stagnant for decades.
Dr. Corona’s Takeaways.“Learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow. I try to tell patients who are suffering greatly and in despair to never give up hope by assuring them that I will be there with them every step of the way. I will help them to feeling optimal, either back to their old selves again. Or better than they had ever felt. That is the goal with every patient that I see and I do not give up until that goal is achieved.”
In Closing.Finally, are you tired of one-size-fits-all mental health solutions? Dr. Corona offers an unconventional yet tried-and-true approach to psychiatry. This includes off-label use of medications, combined treatment methods, and aggressive strategies that get results. Above all, he believes that mental health treatment is not about quick fix. Instead, it is a carefully calibrated balance that leads to holistic healing.
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Thank you Diane Jones for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Diane Jones.Diane is an award winning Children’s book author. Her series is all about her horse Rudy. Life was not easy as a child for Diane, she was diagnoised with dyselexia at the age of 6. With a loving family, and special education teachers, Diane graduated high school and graduated college cum laude with a marketing degree.
Rudy the Rudster.Diane’s book series features her real horse who tells the stories. Educational, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated for kids ages 6-11. Her books are available on her website.
Book 1. Rudy a Big horse with a Big Heart.
Rudy takes readers on a journey through the high’s and low’s as he and Diane begin to work together, learn to trust each other, and eventually develop a deep bond.
Book 2. Trailers, Pigs and New Friends.
In Rudy 2, Rudy moves to a new stable where he struggles to fit in with a new herd and is bullied. He reaffirms that he dislikes trailers, learns that pigs are terrifying, and meets a new horse who becomes a good friend.
Book 3. Change Can Be Good.
Rudy encounters many new challenges and changes during his latest adventures. In each case, he is scared about what’s to come, but he ultimately faces each fear with bravery.Diane’s Takeaways.Thanks to Rudy, Diane’s nineteen-year-old Thoroughbred, she overcame some of the challenges she faced due to being dyslexic. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the world. More than 40 million U.S. adults have this disability, with only 2 million receiving a diagnosis.
Diane educates us about dyslexia and the challenges that people who have it face. She describes how riding her horse led to the stunning revelation that she could play tennis. Sports that required precise hand-eye coordination had been previously impossible for her.
Diane shares her experience to provide hope to parents with children with learning disabilities. She also wants adults affected by dyslexia to realize that they, too, may be able to overcome some of the limitations of this disability.
In Closing.Diane’s message is one of hope, perseverance, and the importance of cultivating a “never give up” mindset.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about how working with horses can help you or someone you love who has dyslexia.
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Thank you, Brigitte Cutshall for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Brigitte.As the founder of Gemini Media, Brigitte will tell you that “communication is something you continue to get better at. And the better you get, the more people you can help.” She is dedicated to inspiring positive change through leadership and health advocacy. She takes her passion about healthy advocacy seriously. Brigitte truly enjoys helping business professionals produce and share their content. She will encourage you to own your own journey.
Along with her professional life, Brigitte will be sharing with us her personal life. From being raised around a military family, how she met her husband and why she loves dogs so much!
You will also hear about her books, including the latest, Move for You. She shares practical wisdom that turns conventional thought on its head. As an example:
• How facing your fears actually increases your confidence.
• Why slowing down is an essential part of any exercise routine.
• The crucial link between physical activity and emotional health.
Incidentally, Brigitte is also a podcaster. Her show is Real Things Living. Also, Brigitte is a cancer survivor. You will hear her story and how that has effected her life in helping others.
Brigitte’s Takeaways.* Health Journey: + The importance of early cancer detection and the impact of personal health experiences on your perspective. * Military Upbringing: + Unique challenges and values instilled by growing up in a military family. * Relationships and Growth: + Insights on how relationships contribute to personal growth. * Passion for Health Advocacy: + The motivations behind pursuing nutrition certification and becoming a health advocate. * “Listen to Your Body” Philosophy: + Advocate for the significance of listening to one’s body and its impact on overall well-being. * Podcast and Writing Journey: + The inspiration behind starting the “Real Things Living” podcast and lifelong enjoyment of writing.
In Closing.Lastly, Brigitte became an unabashed health advocate after facing serious health challenges. Her goal is to “empower others not just to survive, but thrive,” and encourages us to focus on what’s important. She maintains a positive outlook, finding purpose, and embracing every day as a gift. Change happens because of our courage.
This is an inspiring podcast. Tune in!
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Thank you Manda Kalimian for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Manda is the Founder and President of the nonprofit, Rewilding America Now.
Rewilding is a key component for conserving ecosystems and habitats, and protecting native species critical to our survival. Wild horses plays a key role in creating rewilding initiatives. Manda will telling us about how Rewilding America Now is connecting with Native American culture. Currently, Manda lives on her own 16 acre farm on Long Island, New York. She works with animal rescue groups ranging from horses to goats.
Rewilding America Now.This nonprofit is instrumental in helping create the rewilding language for Interior Appropriation budget bill. Manda will be sharing what the initiativies are for horses and the environment. She spearheaded science backed education and research to create this legislation. Did you know that wild horses are working against global warming to help solve climate change?
Manda will be sharing two of their projects in the Dakotas at Brownotter Ranch in South Dakota and at the Standing Rock Reservation. Along with, Silbernagel Ranch in North Dakota.
Born to Rewild: Triumphs of a Now Fearless Woman.Manda Kalimian is fully committed to changing the world by championing the practice of rewilding. This book shares her remarkable journey so far and her plans for the future. We live in a time of crushing change and unrest. The world is at a turning point, and we with it. Our individual lives and journeys are all interconnected. It is a moment in time to stop and listen to the voices within ourselves and what they are saying about our individual roles at this time. What can we do to ensure the health of our planet and civilization, as we know it? What will we teach our children, who will they be, and what are we leaving them?
Manda’s Takeaways.“The reason we have Rewilding America Now.org is to give everyone a way to support the environment. Through my efforts we can all help to conserve and restore the North American landscape through rewilding initiatives. When we focus on wild horses as a keystone species, we can become part of positive climate change. Learning what horses in the wild do for environmental balance in turn helps us all restore biodiversity and sustainability for our planet.”
In Closing.There is an exciting project that is about to open in the very near future. If you would like to connect and donate here is that link.
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Thank you Liz Lee for joining me on today’s Born to Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Liz Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience working in social services, including 11 years working with unhoused populations. For the past 2 years she has served as Safe Place for Youth’s Chief Programs Officer.
Safe Place for Youth was founded by community members out of a dire need for supportive services for youth experiencing, or at-risk of experiencing, homelessness in West LA. As a community organization first and foremost, their mission is to empower young people experiencing homelessness to thrive. As a result, they provide lasting, community-driven solutions that address racial and social inequity.
Their care includes street outreach, access center services, case management, health and wellness, and education and employment programs.
Los Angeles is in the middle of an affordable housing crisis. Escalating rents have outpaced wages causing a shortfall of over 500,000 affordable units for low-income households. This has cause many individuals to be priced out of the housing market. With housing costs and other costs of living expenses, nearly 1⁄4 of LA County residents live in poverty. This is the highest rate in California. These economic factors can make it difficult for young people to locate affordable, stable, and safe housing.
Since their founding, Safe Place for Youth has focused on providing a safe space for at-risk and unhoused youth to receive critical resources and a connection to community. Their “hub of hope” Access Center in Venice offers day services to nearly 1,000 youth annually. This includes on-site housing assessment and connection to available housing programs.
Liz’s Takeaways.What Liz wants you to know, is that unhoused youth are a unique and resilient group that she feels privileged to work with. Although it will take resources and patience, they can resolve the housing crisis in Los Angeles. The key is more affordable housing.
Consider making a donation to S.P.Y. your money will make a difference.
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Thank you Stephen Panus for joining me today on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Stephen Panus.Stephen Panus has been a publicist, sports agent, artist, attorney, sports marketing executive, and motivational speaker. He’s represented an NFL Pro Bowl player and Super Bowl champion, a multiple-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and a “Dancing with the Stars” champion. He has also represented international star tennis players, and serves as president of The Jockey Club’s America’s Best Racing brand. Yet, the only title that’s ever mattered to him has been being a father to his two boys, Jake and Liam.
When his elder son, Jake, was tragically and suddenly killed as a passenger in a reckless car crash at the tender age of sixteen in the summer of 2020, Stephen’s life imploded. Seeking to both survive and move forward, he wrote Walk On to confront his daily agony and inspire a renewed and resilient faith in living and regaining purpose.
Walk OnGet ready, Stephen is set to release his book, Walk On on April 16th about his experience coping with grief surrounding Jake’s death. He helps show others how they can handle grief when faced with some form of suffering or adversity. It is available for preorder now.
The book chronicles Panus’ push to create two scholarships in his son’s memory. One is for a walk-on athlete on the football team at the University of South Carolina from Stephen’s alma mater. The other for graduating students from a K-12 school located in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Here is the link for his scholarships.
The cover of his book is a FANTASTIC story you won’t want to miss!
Stephen’s Takeaways.From the depths of darkness and his greatest loss, emerges an intimate, candid and raw story of a father’s search for meaning in the face of grief and adversity. Walk On is an emotionally powerful book about love, loss, and life. It transcends grief and offers inspiration toward leading a purposeful life filled with kindness, compassion, and service. “We all suffer in some manner and no matter what happens or how it happens, we all must Walk On in our lives.”
In Closing.Here are a couple of favorite quotes from Stephen:
Aldous Huxley: “Experience isn’t what happens to a man, it is what a man does with what happens to him.”
Businessman W. Clement Stone, who lived to 100 years of age, once said: “There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.”
Tune in to hear Stephen’s inspiring story of hope !
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Thank you Nurse Mona Clayton, for once again joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast!
Mona. Mona, MSN, RN has been a registered nurse for over 25 years. While she was a nursing student, she found that being a single parent had many challenges. Finding childcare, ensuring that her daughter was successful in school, getting transportation to and from school and keeping up with extracurricular activities proved to be one of the most difficult obstacles. She perserved! Her passion for helping single mothers prompted her desire to develop programs useful to build future nurses; in particular single mothers from disadvantaged communities.
Mona has been recognized for her achievements for working to build the nursing community. These include, Recipient of “Nurse of the Year” for Los Angeles County Healthcare System. “Mayor’s Recognition Award. National Super Phoenix for the University of Phoenix Organization.
Mona is also the Founder & Executive Director of The Nurses Pub a non-profit organization she started in 2018. Their vision is to decrease the nursing shortage by providing student nurses tangible tools to become successful future nurses! One of their main goals is to give back to the community with innocvated events and out reach programs. The also have scholarship fundraising and unique networking mixers to broaden awarenes about the nursing profession and to help with student nurse support. This includes their annual Gala!
Check out their special guest from this year with keynote speaker, Stedman Graham. Also in this photo is Mona along with board members.
The Nurses Pub Club.The Nurses Pub Club is an innovative way to provide the student nurse help and student nurse mentoring. They offer creative educational resources to meet you wherever you are in your nursing career. Membership is automatic when you join The Nurses Pub Club. Your membership will enhance your learning experience and offer a roadmap to success.
Mona’s Takeaways.“I would like the listeners to take away the fact that the nursing shortage is prevalent and we need to support upcoming nursing students to fill the gap. Being a nurse takes a multitude of skills; it may look easy but it is definitely a career that requires a strong knowledge base, skillset and a strong will. Support The Nurses Pub and its efforts to continue sponsoring students and to meet our goal to construct The Nurses Pub Resource Center.”
In Closing.Mona lives by this motto: “Today is a great day to be great!” Consider making it yours too!
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Thank you Malcolm Lesavoy and Cliff Meidl for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Malcolm Lesavoy is not only an accomplished reconstructive and plastic surgeon but also was the Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance and simultaneously a professor at the UCLA School of Medicine for 23 years. Malcolm is currently in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA and remains a Clinical Professor at UCLA’s School of Medicine.
Cliff Meidl. In 1986 while working on a construction site, Cliff jackhammered into three buried power lines. Beyond the 300,000 volts of electricty that raced through his body, his heart stopped and his knee bones and muscles in both legs more mostly disintegrated. Thanks to the skillful operation, from Malcolm Lesavoy, he was able to save both legs, that were scheduled from a previous doctor after the accident, for bi-lateral above the knee amputations.
Today, Cliff is a retired American sprint kayaker. A motivational speaker who regularly speaks on the need for on-the-job safety procedures. Plus, thanks to Malcolm Lesavoy, Cliff competed in 1000 meter kayak events, at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. He was honored as the U.S. flag bearer at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Syndey, Australia.
Their Takeaways.Malcolm.Malcom Lesavoy is a humble man. “I feel that our story basically is that of Cliff, is the real hero. My role happened to enable him to persevere after his severe trauma to both legs and our successful surgical reconstruction.”
“It is a story of inspiration and guts to overcome severe trauma and functional deformity allowing for athletic excellence for him to be a two time Olympian. The story subsequently transforms into a true long lasting friendship of doctor/patient relationship.”
“As time has progressed, Cliff became a National spokesman for safety construction and my practice, at the stage of my career, now emphasizes aesthetic surgery in Beverly Hills.”
“We will all face adversity sometime in our lives. It’s like death and taxes. It will happen. But one of the most important parts of adversity is that we face it head on no matter how difficult and impossible it may seem. Sometimes our greatest strengths emerge during times of uncertainty. Be your best and believe in yourself… Adversity is a management process- learn how to manage failure and get back up when knocked down, navigate around obstacles and springboard to further success.”
Cliff.“One of our greatest gifts is the ability to give back-pay it forward to others. Fostering a culture of mentorship and belonging is a critical part of how we grow and become our own greatness.”
“Use the tools that you have and don’t worry about what you don’t have. Having a clear path through visualization is an important part of accomplishing goals. Discovering your abilities, developing your personal patterns of success and having a great support system such as family, friends and mentors creates that pathway to accomplish the extraordinary.”
“This was one of the most important parts of me getting through my accident. Dr. Lesavoy played a massive part in my life. From saving my legs to being that major supporter. And at the same time inspiring me to break through my adversity and fostering a great friendship. Also, my parents played a huge part as well by “driving the bus” when I was not able to make decisions. Later after my accident, my brother inspired me to recognize my abilities and pursue canoeing.”
In Closing.I enjoyed speaking with both Malcolm and Cliff prior to our podcast. Fair warning, while this podcast has some serious questions, you will feel the admiration and a true friendship they have continued through the years. They bounce off of each other with humor and devotion!
Tune in to hear their amazing stories!!!
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Thank you Elizabeth Conte for joining me again on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Elizabeth Conte. Elizabeth is a women’s fiction writer who brings what she loves about 19th-century literature to the 21st-century reader. She is also a writer of poetry. Her short stories are featured in anthologies. Her goal is to create...
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Thank you Katie Rampen for joining me once again on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Katie & Breast Cancer. While many of us know that October is Breast Cancer Awarenes Month, Katie prefers to refer to it as Breast Health Awareness Month. Did you know that breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women? ...
Thank you Diane Kane for joining me once again on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Diane. Diane Kane is one of the founding members of Quabbin Quills non-profit writers’ group. Q.Q. has published six anthologies to date that include works by aspiring writers and offers scholarships to writing students. She also teaches writing...
Thank you, Kevin Farrell, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Kevin. Kevin is a Brain Tumor Survivor and Founder and President of the Tee Off For Brain Tumors Foundation. His story is an inspiring one. After having three brain tumors removed, he has decided to give back to the research...
Thank you Wayne Faulkner for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Wayne. Wayne Faulkner is the Founder of Think Create Success and Author of How to Think & Create Success & Setback or Stepping Stone? It’s Your Choice. Wayne is also a personal development coach, educator, and content creator. He has...
Thank you, Eve Bañuelos for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Eve.Eve also known as Evie, is the Founder and President of Pups Without Borders. Pups Without Borders is a 501(c)(3) dog rescue that rescues pups of all ages, with an emphasis on rescuing pregnant moms, nursing litters, and sick or injured puppies in poverty-stricken communities.
Pups Without Borders.How it started. Evie had always wanted to foster a pregnant dog and help her give birth. So she found the most pathetic pregnant dog she could and brought her home. She named her Storm, and all her puppies got names after X-men characters. Evie totally fell in love with her to the point that she almost kept her. But they did eventually find her and all the puppies’ amazing homes.
Since its founding, Pups Without Borders has dedicated itself to creating a large, diverse, and supportive rescue family. What began as the commitment of our founder to help dogs from her own home has quickly expanded to include a full board, numerous part-time and full-time employees, as well as a growing network of fosters, volunteers, and adopters.
They are a small but steadfast rescue working to find and help dogs get out of traumatic or dangerous situations. With the help and generosity of their rescue family, they have been able to rescue over 4,000 dogs and get them into homes where they can receive the attention and affection they so desperately deserve.
As the rescue continues to grow, they are opening partnership opportunities within the community so their rescue family can expand even further. These partnerships will allow them to care for even more pups in a robust new facility, and help them meet loving families who would like to be a part of the Pups Without Borders family.
Evie’s Takeaways.“We have the misfortune to be living through the worst pet overpopulation crisis this country has ever seen. Covid was so helpful for dogs at the beginning, but no one could have predicted that the boom of adoptions and fosters, would turn into a bust that resulted in the euthanasia of thousands and thousands of sweet and adoptable animals. We can all do our part by adopting, encouraging everyone we know to adopt, spaying and neutering, volunteering, and donating to your local rescue. We may not be able to help every dog, but we can change the world for each dog we save.”
Thank you, Evie. You are certainly making a difference!
Check out their website if you would like to adopt.
You will also see volunteer & foster opportunities.
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Thank you, Dr. Davina Smith, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Dr. Davina Smith. In our conversation, you will gain insights into the journey of Dr. Davina Smith. She is an Inspirational Leader and so much more. Including a Writer and Self-Published Author, Business Owner, Radio Show Host, Producer, and Podcaster. She shares...
Thank you, Dr. Davina Smith, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Dr. Davina Smith. In our conversation, you will gain insights into the journey of Dr. Davina Smith. She is an Inspirational Leader and so much more. Including a Writer and Self-Published Author, Business Owner, Radio Show Host, Producer, and...
Thank you Jean Duffy for being a guest on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Jean has been playing soccer in Lexington, Massachusetts for over 20 years, with Lexpressas. The Socceer Grannies were founded by Beka Ntsanwisi. Also known as Mama Beka. Jean will be sharing their stories from her book. Jean the Author. ...
Thank you, Gloria Hass, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Gloria is an award Winning Best Selling Author. Healer. Health Blogger. Host: Life of a Visionary Podcast. Gloria. Healthy Life Blog. Introducing, Gloria’s new Healthy Life Blog. As you visit her new website, scroll through to see her posts. One...
Thank you, Dr. Bob and Elizabeth Uslander, Co-Founders of Empowered Endings for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Empowered Endings. Empowered Endings brings together Dr. Bob and Elizabeth’s experience and vision with the skills and expertise of like-minded professionals in many fields. Their goal is to ensure that patients and their...
Thank you Bryan Plante & Scott Taylor from Seabin for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Bryan & Scott. To begin with, Bryan is the General Manager, for North America and Scott is the Global Partnerships Manager for Seabin. Both of these men love the ocean. They are surfers and ocean...
Thank you, Dave Klugh, Exec. VP of Operations and Training at MicroNuclear, LLC. for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. MicroNucler is an organization focused on applying creative engineering experience with state-of-the-art tools to provide clean energy to the US and the world. To start with, Dave has an extensive...
Thank you, Angelina Lee, from Handshake, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. She is their Mid Market Customer Success Manager. Angelina. Angelina and I met many years ago when she was working at the Westchester Family YMCA. When she left the YMCA, she became the Assistant Director of Career Services...
Thank you Pam Frieden for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Pam is the Executive Director of the Culver Palms Meals on Wheels.
Culver Palms Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-based non-profit serving approximately 40 square miles on the west side of the Los Angeles basin. They have been delivering hot or frozen meals to homebound people since 1974.
Volunteer Opportunities.Deliver meals to our seniors and others confined in their homes.
Drivers (Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license & car insurance)
Assistants (Must be able to climb stairs)
Office Work.
Wellness calls to our clients
Telephone answering and other clerical assistance
Students.
They welcome students seeking community service hours. Age restrictions do not apply when accompanied by a parent.
Ways to Donate.All Meals on Wheels depend on generous donations from their communities. While most of their clients pay a nominal fee for meals, they offer a sliding scale for those who cannot afford to contribute. Also, they do not receive direct federal funding. To keep client fees to a minimum, they rely on the generosity of donors. You could consider adopting a person in need for a day, week, month, or year.
Pam’s Takeaways.“When you get involved with Culver Palms Meals on Wheels or any Meals on Wheels organization in the United States, you will deliver more than daily nourishment. You will be providing friendship to those who spend their days alone. You will deliver independence, allowing people to age in their homes where they want to be with dignity. And most importantly, you will be giving hope to those often forgotten.”
“Please consider volunteering your time, referring someone who needs help, or donating. No matter how you get involved, you’ll deliver more than meals.”
“You can contact your local Area on Aging or Meals on Wheels America to find the meal program in your area. If you live on the west side of Los Angeles, please contact Culver Palms Meals on Wheels. We are all here to help you.”
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Thank you, Elizabeth Jones, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Elizabeth & IEA.Elizabeth Jones is the President and Co-Founder of the Institute for Educational Advancement.
The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation’s gifted and high-potential youth. Central to the mission of IEA is a commitment to the development of the whole child through engaging educational experiences that promote optimal challenge, mentorship, exploration of ideas, and recognition of personal potential. IEA seeks to connect like-minded individuals and supports a diverse community that creates a sense of belonging and affirmation.
Elizabeth’s Takeaways.Every child deserves the opportunity to learn something new every day. For 25 years, the Institute for Educational Advancement has fulfilled that need for over 11,000 gifted children in Southern California and across the country. Providing access to engaging rigorous content and individual support is important for a child’s intellectual and personal development and the growth of the nation, which has notoriously underfunded gifted education. IEA provides enrichment programs, support groups, summer camps, and resources to nurture young minds and help children reach their full potential.
In Closing.IEA is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. They are planning celebration events throughout the year culminating in their Gala in September. The overarching theme of “Guiding and Connecting Curious Minds.” When they inspire curiosity and empower gifted youth to discover and explore their passions. Here’s what can happen. They light the way for future generations of leaders to think critically and further a love of learning and community. With the support of donors and grants, IEA can continue its important mission to meet the unique needs of intellectually advanced children. Please visit their IEA for more information.
Thank you, Elizabeth for making a difference in the lives of the students and families participating in your services!
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Thank you CJ Moebius for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
CJ Moebius.CJ is the Founder of BluOx Enterprises, Inc. and a Managing Partner at J. Galt Finance.
CJ’s Takeaways.“From the perspective of the entrepreneur, everything comes back to solving problems, building products, testing-learning-failing forward, iterating as much as possible, and maintaining a positive cash flow [while having some form of equity]
From the standpoint of life, and what we are doing here with the limited time we have on this planet, and how actually small we are, here are a few takeaways from his story and how they may pertain to the inspiration and/or contribute to the ‘learnings’ to other individuals.”
Consider these suggestions from CJ:
- Take risks, big ones! It’s never too late to start something new.
- Try not to live in the past, much range and unhappiness comes from comparing things from our past to our present.
- Don’t create to-do lists, instead create time blocks and buckets to accomplish a goal or task, I’ve found it to be much more effective.
- Create a fit body through disciplined actions; a healthy body is earned not given!
- Create healthy intake habits by building discipline in what you eat and drink [it’s all connected]
- Find your work mission: seek a mission that is worthy of your attention and that helps others in some way; do well by doing good.
In Closing.* Create value: there’s something unique inside every one of us that only we can give to the world; use that gift to create value for others.
Thank you, CJ for sharing your stories and words of wisdom with us.
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Thank you Jennifer Waters for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Jennifer is a Licensed Acupuncturist & Light Therapist.
Jennifer.Throughout her career, Jennifer has worked with many people looking for common-sense approaches to health. She relies on lifestyle changes, nutrition, whole food nutrients & phototherapy to activate your capacity for healing. Jennifer creates customized protocols which adapt to your life.
After founding her practice in 1998, Jennifer took on roles as an acupuncturist at CNY Fertility and auriculotherapist at Helio Health. She supports practitioners looking to incorporate phototherapy into their practice through LifeWave International.
Our Podcast Topics.We will start with the body, and how that affects our health and healing. Jennifer will be sharing the best modalities to heal ourselves.
The mind. How did Jennifer end up studying and practicing Zen meditation 30 years ago? How does she define karma and can we change our karma?
Lastly, the spirit. What is one thing that we can do to really expand our view and consciousness?
In Closing.Jennifer has dedicated her life to the causes of health, emotional freedom, and so-called spiritual development for over 30 years. Here is an interesting thought:
Jennifer’s Takeaways.Jennifer has a lot to say about Buddhist practice, emotional freedom, what karma really is, and how all of this affects your daily life and health. She has practical advice based on her personal tales of resilience and overcoming inner and outer obstacles.
“It’s what you do every day that matters most.”
Tune in to hear why.
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Thank you, Captain Timothy Pemberton, from the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Captain Timothy Pemberton.To begin with, Captain Timothy is the Business Administrator for the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Santa Monica, CA. He has been on both sides of the fence when it comes to addiction treatment. Therefore, this gives him a unique perspective on helping others.
Captain Timothy works on the front lines of the Fentanyl crisis that claims so many lives. He knows that The Salvation Army ARC program works because he witnesses success every day. The Salvation Army is dedicated to giving mothers their sons back, giving wives their husbands back, and giving children their fathers back.
Programs That Restore. In Santa Monica, The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center helps residents to combat their addictions and build the work and social skills needed to re-enter the workforce. This enables them to regain health and stability and restore families that have been disrupted due to substance abuse.
Here is a photo of Captain Timothy, talking to an unhoused person.
We are all familiar with seeing people from The Salvation Army. Here are some facts that you perhaps didn’t know.
Why the Uniform?The Salvation Army uniforms are not very stylish. In fact, they often get mistaken for Airline Pilots. But they are honored to wear them as an outward sign of their calling. including but not limited to caring for the lost, feeding the hungry, and comforting the hurting. They remind us that they represent something larger than themselves. They are an Army on the front lines and fighting with love.
Why Officers?William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army said “We are a volunteer army” in 1878. As such, The Salvation Army is designed with officers in leadership. Though they started as volunteers, over the last 150 years, The Salvation Army has grown into a multinational organization with volunteers, full-time staff, and officers that serve those most in need.
Officer Training College.Because their officers function as directors of their business units, they require them to complete a two-year year program at their accredited Training College. This program includes nonprofit management, business administration, and theological training. Upon graduation, they are ordained as Salvation Army Officers and sent out on their first assignment in a local community.
Takeaways.For those of you who live in the vicinity of the Adult Rehabilitation Center, perhaps you could take part in this upcoming event. In raising awareness for their program, The Salvation Army is launching a Second Chances Campaign, beginning with an open house on May 17th from 9 am-1 pm. They will be featuring a special guest speaker at 10:30 am. Please RSVP on their website to participate or click the link http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejp0gmwrc208c0aa&llr=yu9zu65ab&showPage=true
In closing.Above all, I hope you find this podcast about The Salvation Army and the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center informative and hopeful. Captain Timothy will be sharing some success stories, as well. Perhaps you already donate to the Salvation Army in your community. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Lastly, follow this link for ways to give.
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Thank you, Marci Klein, for being my guest on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Marci.Marci is the CEO of Klein Creative Media and an Emmy-winning TV director. She is also a drone pilot and surfer. After 20 years in television, she decided to start her own video production company.
Klein Creative Media.They specialize in visual digital storytelling, custom video production, and drones to help grow businesses.
Branding & Creative Consulting.
As a leading female production company in Los Angeles, their Emmy-winning team provides expert assistance in concept development and branding.
Storytelling with Video & Photography.
Their video production company in Redondo Beach, California is dedicated to telling their clients stories. They work with them from start to finish. Thus, creating a quality video that will drive their business success.
Drone.
As a drone pilot for video, they are Part 107 licensed and FAA-approved to fly commercially.
Studio and Green Screen.
Their production house offers a full-service studio rental with all the essential equipment for successful shoots. They provide all that is necessary available 7 days a week.
5 Fly Girls Documentary.FROM THE CABIN TO THE COCKPITFly Girls – The Documentary is the story of 5 flight attendants who have banded together to transition out of the cabin and into the cockpit by training to become pilots for a major airline. Their goal is to change the statistics in aviation. Right now only 6.9% of commercial pilots are female.
Author.Marci has published 2 books to help Women in Business.
Women in Business Breaking Through & Women in Business Leading the Way.
These books are designed to fill that gap in training and knowledge. Both of them feature conversations with successful women business leaders that have achieved success. It offers some insight into how they beat the odds and overcame obstacles and barriers. Get true-life stories, real experience-tested ideas, and tried and genuine business solutions so you too can Break Through and Lead the Way.
Marci’s Takeaways.If you want to work with an inspirational go-getter who always has exciting stories to tell and makes the whole experience of production fun, cool and interesting, then you’ll want to work with Klein Creative Media. Plus you’ll get high-quality deliverables from an Emmy-winning tv director for reasonable prices most businesses can’t afford. “I have a package that’s right for almost any budget. Marci also offers a “board meeting” to give her ideas for your business video for free if you join her surfing and you can talk shop in the line-up. That’s a $1500 value. Send her an email to learn more.
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In Closing.“A picture is worth a thousand words in our opinion, but a video is worth a million. And we promise to always be on time, on budget, and on target.”
Sounds like a winning combination to me.
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Thank you, Adrianne Ferree, for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Adrianne.Adrianne is the Founder and Executive Director at The Makers Hub, a nonprofit organization. She is also a part of the Polk Institute’s first cohort. And now she is in Phase 3 of the 66-week Virtual Master Practitioner-driven training. This phase is where the entrepreneur is actively raising capital to fund their business.
The Makers Hub.The Makers Hub works with the residents in Compton, CA to provide them with tools, workshops, and space for their community to strengthen and thrive.
“Our Mission is to create a community Makerspace in the Greater Compton Area, with equal access to tools, workshops, technology, and resources to inspire creativity, facilitate lifelong learning, and provide inclusive and equitable opportunities for all.” A Makerspace is a communal workspace where people can learn, explore their creativity, and make things.
The long-term goal of The Makers Hub is to create replicable models of Makerspace development that can be implemented in other communities, transforming them through the talents of the people who live there.
Their core values include respect, community, passion, inclusivity, collaboration, and integrity.
Compton Tool Library.In December of 2022, The Makers Hub leased the property for the Compton Tool Library at 2125 W. Compton Blvd. in Compton, California. They are scheduled to open in the late Summer of 2023! Adrianne is a hands-on Executive. Here she is labeling donated tools.
A tool-lending library functions very similarly to a traditional library, but instead of books they provide portable tools for use. The types of tools vary. Such as, traditional hand tools, to more advanced power tools. They will even have ladders and gardening equipment. As a result, the community will work together!
Adrianne’s Takeaways.In summary, Tool Libraries are a resource that should be everywhere, and The Makers Hub is creating one in Compton CA. They make tools affordable for all, while also reducing waste, energy, and the harvesting of natural resources. If you are passionate about something, don’t let NOT KNOWING stop you. Through team building, making mistakes, and persistence, you can make it.
Adrianne lives by the motto, “There is always another way. Instead of dwelling on something that failed, look at other ways, search for other opportunities, talk to people, and you will find another way. Focus on the end goal, and you will get there.”
In Closing.Makerspaces come in all shapes and sizes. They are hidden gems of potential personal and community transformation.
Lastly, listen in to hear about the great work Adrianne and her team are doing to support the Compton Community.
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Thank you Elly Katz for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Elly.Elly is the Founder and Executive Director of Sages and Seekers. She is an experienced Executive Director with a history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. In addition, Elly has a strong creative business professional background with a BFA focused in Communication Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Sages and Seekers.Sages & Seekers is a non-profit organization producing intergenerational programming designed to develop empathy and diminish ageism.
Since its inception in 2009, Sages and Seekers has reached over 6,000 teens and seniors. Their programs have been implemented across the country in private & public schools. This includes universities, local senior centers, and youth-serving agencies. Furthermore, their virtual program has an international reach, engaging participants in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Australia.
Their 8-week program can be integrated into a class curriculum, such as English, history, humanities, or creative writing. They can also be offered as an extracurricular club as a way for students to fulfill their community service requirements.
Elly’s Takeaways.“Shattering stereotypes allows us to connect across divides and connection is vital for creating a meaningful life. When we take the time to look deeper than the exterior of our fellow man (or woman), the stories of success, failure, joy, and suffering live. Then we are able to connect on a deep human level. Going beyond tolerance to embracing humanity. That is where personal and global healing resides.”
Tune in to hear Elly’s story and how she is making a difference for so many people!
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Thank you Ashley Tropea for being a guest on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Ashley.Ashley has been writing since she was 11 years old. She finished her first novel when she was 14. Then she published it online for free. Imagine how exciting it must have been for her to receive a staggering amount of positive feedback. She earned an enormous amount of about a combined 1.5 million reads worldwide. This was just the beginning for her.
The Pirates Trilogy.The Pirates Trilogy is a Young Adult Historical Fantasy series about an eighteen-year-old girl named Elizabeth Burrough. She wakes up one morning to discover she has somehow been sucked into her favorite novel set in eighteenth-century England among a crew of fearsome pirates. Full of romance, adventure, and swashbuckling fun, The Pirates Trilogy follows one girl’s journey toward self-acceptance, love, and strength.
There is a link on Ashley’s website to purchase these books.
Awards.Here is an example of her screenwriting accomplishments!
Ashley’s Takeaways.“Trying anything new is always scary and there will always be reasons not to do it. The key to getting yourself to go through with it is having a great support system. This includes, people who are there to pick you up when things don’t work out and there to cheer you on when you succeed. Then, listen to that support group when you don’t think you’re good enough or your goals are too difficult to achieve. Because you can do it. And the things you thought were scary or impossible can become your career as mine did.”
In Closing.With a special place in her heart for fantasies and ball gowns, Ashley intends to spread her love of large worlds, adventure, and romance through her novels and films.
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Thank you Mark Slavkin for once again joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Mark.Mark’s expertise is in arts education. This includes programs, policies, and advocacy. His experience spans the state, regional, and school district levels. Mark’s passion is building sustainable and equitable systems to give people access to arts education in schools and communities. He serves as a speaker, panelist, and guest lecturer in settings focused on arts education. Mark also consults with organizations seeking to expand or deepen their own work in arts learning. Mark’s community involvement runs deep. We will be focusing on his current volunteer board positions with two non-profits.
CREATE CA.What is CREATE CA all about? Their tagline says it all, Cultivating Creative Schools in California! They advocate for high-quality arts education for all students. Did you know that students with an arts education included in their curriculum are 5 times less likely to drop out of school?
Communities in Schools Los Angeles.Communities in Schools-Los Angeles is one of more than 150 programs across the country that is changing kids’ lives. They are the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization that has proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates.
As an independent affiliate of Communities in Schools (CIS) their Integrated Student Supports Progam, is a nationally proven model that is comprised of 6 steps. As you can see in this photo, they integrate all the steps for success.
e of more than 150 programs across the country that is changing kids lives. We are the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization that is proven to both decrease dropout rates and incrfoease graduation rate.
As an independent affiliate of Communities In Schools (CIS), CISLA’s Integrated Student Supports Program is a nationally proven model that is comprised of 6 steps beginning with a needs assessment.
Mark’s Takeaways.Mark will share the many forms public service can take, not just elected to office. He will reflect on the future of public education in Los Angeles and the essential role the arts can play in developing creative leaders.
Tune in to hear why Mark is so passionate about education and the arts.
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Thank you Janet Polech, for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Janet.In 2012, Janet’s husband, Hank passed away after a courageous battle with melanoma. How she has moved forward in her life hasn’t been easy but she is living a life with purpose and sharing her story with others.
Janet is very active in her community. She serves on the board of directors at the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce in Liverpool, New York. She has worked with non-profits, including Meals on Wheels.
Janet has had two defining moments in her life and she will be telling us about each of them.
Janet is the owner of Inspiredprints. Her business, established in 2017 has many components. Janet continues to add to her platform of services. Not only does her photography lead the way, but they are transitioning to a platform that now includes writing as a focus.
When you visit Janet’s website you will see her Greeting Card Gallery.
She has taken several writing classes over the past few years. Gradually, Janet has been working on writing about her experiences with the death of Hank. She has grieved and learned to cope. Her life eventually changed for the better, by intentionally focusing forward and being open to change to be happy again and being of service to others.
Janet’s Takeaways. “I’ll share my stories about creating a new life for myself beyond the heaviness of loss and grief after losing my husband. How I stay engaged and connected to my community, find new interests, and meet new people. What I did to develop my spiritual side led to acceptance, finding new ways to allow peace, healing, and joy to enter my life, and appreciating freedom. Feeling good is its own reward!”
In closing.More exciting news from Janet, as 2023 brings more new beginnings! She is writing a series of chapter books for early readers featuring Lefty Lucy, a left-handed girl in a right-handed world. Stay tuned for publication dates.
How has Janet found new ways to transition beyond grief and loss?
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Thank you, Jessica Lizel Cannon, for joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Jessica Lizel Cannon. To begin with, Jessica is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Author of “The Proactive Caregiver. Stop Reacting to Life Start Living Proactively.” As a Caregiver Advocate, Jessica teaches caregivers how to protect their health and well-being....
Thank you, Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Meet Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr. Dr. Frumi is the CEO and Founder of The Barr Business School. She has been a lifelong entrepreneur, with several fast-growing companies in her past. Her business education came after her first three hair-raising...
Thank you Beth Thorp for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Beth.To begin with, Beth Thorp is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. Her husband Brad is the Co-founder and CEO. Beth wears many hats for the foundation. They include business development and family intake service. She is also an event coordinator, spoke’s person, and much more. Previously, Beth was the President of Powerful Impressions and Image Management Company. Beth was a sought-after corporate trainer. Most recently, she has written a book.
Mitchell Thorp 1990-2008.Mitchell was a remarkable young man. He was a gifted student and baseball player. Mitchell’s strength and courage lives on through the Mitchell Thorp Foundation as an inspiration to young athletes and children who suffer from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders.
You will hear how they got through the deepest pain and darkest time of their lives.
Mission and Programs.Their mission is to support families whose children suffer from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders. They do so by providing financial, emotional, and resources to their desperate situation.
They offer four primary programs. Including, Medical & Home Assistance, Healing & Rehabilitation, Conversion Vans, and Youth Leadership Council each comprise several support services. We will be talking about all of their programs.
As a result of their continued efforts, the foundation has given over $3 million back into the community to help families whose children suffer from life-threatening illnesses. “Our community continues to band together in support of this foundation and as they showed up for them at Mitchell Thorp Foundation’s annual Warrior Spirit 5K.”
Awards.Beth is a respected leader in her community. She was awarded for her great work by receiving the “Community Impact Award” in 2022 and Non-Profit of the Year in 2020 by the Chamber of Commerce. Also, she was Awarded Distinguished Humanitarian Award in 2020. And lastly, Beth was given a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by the Member of Congress, United States of America.
ANEW Creation.Beth’s new book, ANEW Creation, Finding Meaning in the Midst of Tragedy was written as a labor of love for her son Mitchell who passed away from an undiagnosed illness after five years of searching the planet for answers.
This journey took her and the family’s life experiences and turned them from tragedy into inspiration to help other children fighting for their tomorrow.
Do you want a FREE ebook? Yes, you heard that right! Order ANEW Creation from any online or in-person bookstore and receive a FREE EBOOK!
With your purchase, you will find out how to get the free ebook so you can share it with your friends and family. Order from anewcreation.org to receive an autographed copy.
Beth’s Takeaways.“Titles may be granted, but leadership is earned. As a leader in my community, it has been incredible how God can take a tragedy and turn it for good by impacting thousands of families and children fighting for their tomorrows.”
In closing, tune in to hear how the Mitchell Thorp Foundation is changing lives.
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Thank you, Stephanie Popescu, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Stephanie is the Co-Founder of Grass Roots Neighbors.
Grass Roots Neighbors.To begin with, Grass Roots Neighbors is an all-volunteer organization that focuses on building a community to support our food and housing-insecure neighbors.
Their grocery program provides customized bi-weekly grocery delivery to their recipient families. By doing so, they are offsetting the cost of food as an answer to the dilemma of paying for food or rent. Unlike a traditional food bank, they keep their recipient families in their program and develop a relationship with them. Their focus is on building community and walking through life’s challenges with them. The program saves an average family of four up to about $500 monthly in food costs. This enables them to redirect funds that they can use for rent and other expenses.
Grass Roots Neighbors’ outreach program brings hot, prepared meals and other resources to encampments. They deliver where people are sleeping. Volunteers engage with people in a meaningful way that focuses first on trust and developing a relationship. And then on connecting people to resources. The focus on community building and relationships addresses a fundamental and often overlooked need of people experiencing poverty. That is, poverty is an isolating experience that often makes people feel as though they are social outcasts.
Stephanie’s Takeaways.“By focusing on engaging with people in a way that reaffirms their dignity, and developing meaningful connections, we are able to creatively collaborate with them to problem-solve and help effectively. This experience proves to be rewarding for both housed and unhoused neighbors. And helps to bridge differences to build a community looking for solutions to address poverty and homelessness together.”
Perhaps Stephanie will inspire you to get involved in your community.
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Thank you, Simon Balderas and Buffy Castillo, for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet the Team. Simon Balderas & Buffy Castillo.
Simon is a Native American filmmaker. His credentials include Director, Writer, Producer, DOP, and Editor. He has always been interested in storytelling. Simon will tell you his father was an amazing role model. He had an interest in people from all walks of life, which truly inspired Simon to be the man he is today. Growing up, he learned about the “Indian School” from his grandfather. With that background and his 30 years of experience in film making and so much more, Simon has brought his projects to life. He is happily married to Lori and together they are a team on a mission, at WonderMouse, Inc.
Buffy is an American Indian Executive producer. She is also affiliated with the Diegueño and Apache Tribes of North America. Gaining inspiration from her father who was a founder of Candelaria Native American Council serving economically disadvantaged and high-risk American Indian and Native American adults, children, and families. Buffy grew up in a very consciously aware household learning the importance of caring for our fellow man from both lines of her family including her mother who also founded a Migrant Child Development Center for migrant worker families.
WonderMouse Studios.Simply put, the producers at WonderMouse Studios have a passion to craft and deliver visual stories. They have been molding and shaping inspirational stores that grab the imagination. We will be talking about their latest films, “The Runner” and “Buffalo.”
The Runner was recognized for 2022 in the LA Skins Fest. This is a Native American film festival that takes place every year as part of the City of Los Angeles Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, each November.
What is LA Skins Fest?
“We are supported by corporations, art foundations, and the City of Los Angeles in order to provide a free event that offers new opportunities to Native American filmmakers. We offer additional programming to further encourage Native American filmmakers, including a monthly writer’s group, monthly director’s workshop, and youth multimedia workshops.”
Here are Simon, his wife Lori, and Buffy at the Native Writer Recognition Event at LA Skins Fest.
Buffalo.Her true life story is told in her feature film project entitled “Buffalo“, a poignant recollection of growing up in Southern California as an American Indian woman. It is a unique female-centric film of empowerment, love, and forgiveness.
Simon’s Takeaways.“I am thankful for the invaluable experience I have had through the years behind the camera working with many talented people. It has allowed me to gain the skills necessary to make films in many different genres. These skills, however, are all secondary to my life experience and journey on this planet as a human being. Along with life’s trials, tribulations, triumphs, and lessons, I am compelled to tell stories that will inspire others to connect the dots in their own life.”
“Through the amazing partnership, my wife Lori and I have with Buffy Castillo, I am excited to step out as a Director. Now, with our next film Buffalo and many other stories that will follow. If you are interested in enriching your personal life through stories about our individual human experience, I am confident that my voice will present a uniquely satisfying cinematic experience for people of all ages and walks of life.”
Buffy’s Takeaways.“My hope for this opportunity is that other creative Native people will tune in and see what we are working on and reach out for collaboration. Our production team is multifaceted, so we are always interested in meeting new creators and investors. I was a homemaker for 15 years and I am a lifelong volunteer, so I’m very thankful to have joined forces with WonderMouse Studio.”
“We have built a solid foundation and want to mentor others along the way. I have an entrepreneurial spirit and I am deeply connected to many communities that I serve. I’m very passionate about uplifting others’ voices. I love people and their unique stories. I want people to disconnect from technology and plug into themselves and their communities. Get reconnected. This film Buffalo is really about Simon and myself reconnecting with our culture.”
In Closing.Above all, as a result of all the efforts at WonderMouse Productions, they have created many services through WonderCorp. Check them out.
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Thank you, Michele Barbic for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Michele.Michele is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She recently change her title from a “Grief Therapist” to a “Hope Therapist.” Michele’s personal losses prompted a deep re-evaluation of her understanding of life and death. She has a passion for working with the amazing transformation that grief brings. Life experiences change, bringing opportunities for growth at every stage of life.
According to Michele, grief can result from many types of loss and life transitions. Walking beside those who are in the process of grief, she helps her clients find compassion and wholeness in their life. It’s important to understand the nature of grief. It is possible to get through this time of confusion, sadness, anger & loneliness to a place of hope and inner peace.Through the use of gentle loving kindness, Michele supports her clients as they journey through the unfamiliar territory of grief toward rebuilding their lives. Although we all grieve differently, it is comforting to find compassionate and knowledgeable support through our journey to wholeness.Understanding Grief.It helps to start with your story and to ask yourself some important questions. Here are some examples:
“Who am I and Why am I here?” Find the thread that runs through your life that indicates what you are passionate about and how you got to where you are today. “What is my deepest heart’s desire?” “What do I need to do to accomplish my heart’s desire?”
How does grief give us a clearer understanding of ourselves? How does it change our perspective of life and death? Michele talks about considering the “Gifts” we receive from the challenges in our lives. She will tell you, that, “You are not “Crazy” if you are experiencing non-ordinary occurrences while grieving.”
Michele’s Takeaway.“I have the incredibly rich opportunity of working with clients who are going through the transformative process of grief. Drawing from my own personal grief experiences as well as my client’s, I recently changed my title from “Grief Therapist” to “Hope Therapist”. You see, when people are working on processing their grief, they are actually looking for support to help them connect with HOPE. The hope of making sense out of the chaos and the confusion they are in after having lost a loved one and the hope of rebuilding their life.”
“Adversity gets us to know ourselves.” Albert Einstein.
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Thank you Carole Sumner Krechman for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Today’s podcast will be focusing on her soon-to-be-released book, About Face.
Carole.To start with, Carole Sumner Krechman is a trained architect with an extraordinary vision. She has brought this vision to all areas of her business, philanthropic and personal life alike. Carole is also a thought leader in technology, international business, and peacemaking. Congratulations are in order, Carole, is likely the only 80-year-old woman to be awarded a technology patent from the US government. This patent creates a foundational change in how we communicate. This includes delivering video to any cell phone on demand. While this is Carole’s first patent, she is an exceedingly accomplished businesswoman.
In the 1980s, operating out of Beijing, thanks to her benefactor, Dr. Armand Hammer, Carole built a successful design company that spanned the globe. The team found investors and lenders and built their vision into the Beijing Asia Hotel. Then Carole and her husband Sheldon spent eight more years doing business in China and completing the project. Together, they created a design team with Chinese, Japanese, Hong Kong, and Thailand natives. They joined her as the first American woman to design and develop a modern, Western hotel, apartments, and office building in downtown Beijing.
About Face.Carole and her husband, Sheldon, were two innocents abroad and in an exotic and unknown land. What is the story behind the title, About Face? Over the years, they came to realize that China would always be a place of mystery and unanswered questions. It is a land of contradictions with many faces. Conversely, the Krechmans experienced the best of China, its people, its children, and its rich cultural history. However, they also experienced the worst …treachery, subterfuge, and criminal activities.
Little did they know their joint venture would ensnare them in a dangerous web. It included the most ruthless of China’s security agencies, the FBI, and the CIA. They were a cast of characters who seem straight out of a Hollywood spy thriller.
Lastly.
Besides her upcoming book, you will hear about Carole’s non-profit, Peacemakers Corps. Association and Peace in the Streets Global Film Festival. The 2022 winners are soon to be announced!
In closing.If you are interested in learning more about the Rotary E-Club for World Rotary for Peace, here is the link for their weekly zoom meeting held on every Tuesday from 6-7:30 PM, PT.
Thank you, Carole, you are an inspiration!
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Thank you Kayoko Mitsumatsu for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Kayoko.Kayoko is the Founder and President, of the nonprofit, Yoga Gives Back. They empower underserved women and children in India. “YOGA has given me so much, a way to find peace in my heart, and most importantly FAITH in myself. I am eternally grateful and I know millions people in the world share the same gratitude. So why not join our global movement of gratitude? For the cost of one class, you can change a life. YGB entered its 15th Anniversary in 2022. We can do so much more when we come together, #OneMillionYogis! We have proven this truth.”
Yoga Gives Back.Yoga Gives Back is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles. Their mission is to mobilize the global yoga community to empower women in India to build sustainable livelihoods. Imagine this, 6 billion dollars is spent every year on Yoga in the US alone. YGB is a growing global grassroots organization with representatives in many cities in the US, UK, Netherlands, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Sweden, Italy, Costa Rica, etc.
As an example, they support micro financing programs, vocational training, and education to support impoverished women and children in India! They are currently directly funding 237 mothers and children with micro loans and education funds. For the cost of one yoga class, you can change a life! Here’s how: You can donate on this link.
Kayoko’s Takeaways.“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.”
“This is a quote from Mahatma Gandhi which I hold to my heart and try to live by every day. When things do not go the way you wanted, you can still see it as your full victory if you have put full effort into it. By focusing on the effort of your action or decision of the present moment, you do not get anxious or stressed out about the result in the future which you have no control over it anyway. There is real power in recognizing the present effort as the most important, top priority, then spending time calculating or worrying about the outcome. This is the most empowering guidance in my life.”
In Closing.As a result of Kayoko’s dedication to her nonprofit, she is making a huge difference in the lives of women and children in India. For instance, check out this video for continued inspiration: 10 Years of SHE Scholarship Progam.
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Thank you Tara Lynn Townes for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Tara Lynn is the CEO & Founder at The Bullying Buddy Consulting. She is also the President of the Tiny Be Mighty, non-profit. Tara Lynn has also authored a book, Tiny But Mighty. Her new book to be released in the next couple of weeks is Are You Raising A Bully?
Tara Lynn.When Tara Lynn’s son Corey was diagnosed with a condition known as Achondroplasia, or “Dwarfism” that started a cause to raise awareness about dwarfism and to offer a resolution for bullying. Tara Lynn has over 20 years of experience with a Masters in Family and Human Development, working with women children, and families. She is passionate about being a positive example of love and acceptance to all mankind.
Bullying can happen anywhere, including school, work, home, activities, and even among friends. It can be physical, verbal, relational, sexual, cyber, emotional, or racial. The facts are grim, and Tara Lynn along with her team from The Bullying Buddy and Tiny Be Mighty are out to make a difference.
The Bullying Buddy App.Tara Lynn invented the Bullying Buddy App as a resolution to bullying! This app not only allows users to report but also collects data in real time with video and pictures. Other features include chat rooms, sends instant text alerts and cyber bullying, and mental health support.
Coming soon is a brand new app. Stomp. Keeping the current emerging safety hazards for adults in mind, this mobile app helps individuals send signals when they’re in potential danger.
Tara Lynn’s Takeaways.“The listeners will learn about the negative effects of bullying, details about the psychology behind bullying, and the resolution. Moreover, they will feel empowered by their new found knowledge. And, learn that having knowledge is power but having a clear understanding of the information gained is powerful!!”
Please join us to hear about the difference Tara is making for so many!
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Thank you, Batista Gremaud for joining me on my first Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast for 2023!
Batista.Batista is the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Dr Fitness International, and an International Body Designer. She is also an Empowerment Speaker, Freelance writer, and Health Influencer. Their mission is: “To continuously offer you the world’s most effective body sculpting workout possible. Building up your strength every time. Proving that each past limit is only an illusion.” When you visit her website you will see their focus is to offer you emphasis on your fitness journey. This includes education, synthesis, and healing. As a result of all her experiences, Batista will be sharing some common fitness myths. Visit their website to see The Dr. Fitness USA Show scheduled to launch on January 19th.
Batista’s long-time passion for quantum physics and metaphysical science inspires her to help people of all ages to achieve greater integration of body, mind, and spirit through the practice of strengthening the body and the mind with the Dr Fitness USA’s Body Design Formula prescription strength training coaching system.
Have you ever wondered what the connection is between brain health and exercise?
Author.Feminine Body Design: Empowering fitness for a pain-free life. It offers a holistic and revolutionary approach to the field of women’s fitness. This must-read is for every woman seeking to achieve optimum health. Feminine Body Design, and debunks some of the most popular exercise myths.
Batista’s Takeaways.“Prioritizing self-care and incorporating resistance training three times per week into your fitness schedule will make you stronger, more energized, and better able to handle whatever life throws your way.”
“Strength training helps increase muscle mass, improve bone density, reduce body fat, and increase your metabolic rate. In addition, it boosts the production of happy hormones. These effects can improve self-esteem, body confidence, and a healthier lifestyle.”
“Looking good is not superficial; it’s about feeling good in your skin. Furthermore, taking care of yourself must be a priority, not an afterthought.”
In Closing. Batista shares her strategies, whether it’s stress management or how self-care impacts mental wellness. Lastly, Batista shares her 5 self-care practices on how to live a healthy life. Especially how it affects our nervous system.
“Whether You Think You Can, or Think You Can’t… You’re Right.” Henry Ford
Is it time to start the New Year with your own strength training program?
Congratulations on launching The Dr. Fitness USA Show
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Thank you Nichole McGahey & Tia Ewing for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Caring Connections.Nichole is the President of Caring Connections and Tia is a member of the Executive Board.
The Caring Connections Collaborative is a powerful non-profit partnership between Bellflower Unified School District, CA, and the community. The wide array of support and resources available to their families is a vital resource as they work to build futures for their students and community.
It started in 1992 as a BUSD program through a Healthy Start grant. When the grant ran out, it became a nonprofit collaboration of other groups that work in partnership with BUSD. BUSD’s role is through the support of staff liaison and school-based family support staff to connect parents and students to available resources.
Their Focus.Working and partnering together with community agencies, service clubs, and local churches is an effective way to help and support families. The community collaborative provides resources that are able to support BUSD students and families in a variety of ways. Caring Connections is always looking for new partnerships and resources. Referring families to services and resources available in the community is a huge help. They strive to continue this support to all BUSD families when needed.
Nichole’s Takeaways.“The idea of pulling community agencies together, working for one common purpose, is remarkable. When I began coming to Caring Connections meetings, I was warmly greeted and inspired by the stories. Once I took a role on the board, it became a passion for me. I believe that in order to have a purpose in life, you need to invest in something much greater than yourself. Once we take our eyes off of ourselves, we can clearly see that there is a world in need and it is oftentimes right at our doorstep.”
“Caring Connections provides me with an impactful place to make a difference. When I see the smiles on the faces of the kids who just received a needed pair of glasses makes me feel like what I’m doing matters. Caring Connections has an amazing organizational flow. We want the kids who truly need resources to get them as quickly as possible. I am honored to volunteer with Caring Connections and can’t wait to see what this organization does in the next 30 years.”
Tia’s Takeaways.“It has been an absolute pleasure to serve on the Executive Board of Caring Connections. The purpose of Caring Connections is to connect families with resources in the community and help students access the tools they need to be healthy and successful in school and life. Working at the school site, I get to see firsthand the impact this wonderful organization has on students and their families. I see the smiles and tears of joy from children and their parents when they receive a new pair of shoes, a basket of food or a warm jacket to help them through the winter months. This makes me feel like I am making a difference. It simply warms my heart to be a part of Caring Connections. I hope to continue helping them achieve their mission for many years to come.”
In Closing.Nichole and Tia are passionate about providing services to their community and are committed to continuing to build these relationships with the help of their partners.
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Thank you Robert Rivenbark for being a guest on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Robert.To begin with, Robert Rivenbark discovered he was a natural writer in the sixth grade. His homeroom and English teacher, Mrs. Lee, elected him as Program Chairman in their class elections. He became the class playwright and short story writer. He read his stories to his classmates and wrote and directed plays inspired by his favorite sci-fi and horror movies and books.
Writing is in his blood. Robert earned a master’s degree in Creative Writing from Antioch University. As a result, of that degree, he received a full academic scholarship to study for two years in Oxford and London, based on his winning short story collection.
Robert will tell you he has a relentless work ethic. He takes writing seriously. Consequently, he adopted a “Failure is not an option” attitude.
Speculative Fiction.What is speculative fiction? According to Robert, speculative fiction draws on science and technology, as in hard and soft science fiction. There can be fantasy elements, too. Therefore, the distinction between speculative, science fiction, and fantasy can merge. Whatever the setting, the stories in this genre are driven by curiosity and the possibilities of what could be. As a result, the stories have endless possibilities. Enter, the speculative fiction novel, The Cloud, written by Robert.
The Cloud.The Cloud is the first novel in The Cloud trilogy. It’s also in development as a film or series with producer/literary manager Kenneth Atchity of Atchity Productions and Story Merchant. “When Everyone’s a Virtual Reality Slave, Who can Free the Human Soul?”
“The Cloud” is a terrifying vision of a possible future I hope we can avoid. It’s a cautionary tale with sexy, suspenseful thriller elements that will keep you turning pages, hoping for the hard-won redemption of the male and female protagonists, who face near-impossible odds.”
Robert’s Takeaways.“What I hope listeners take away is that my novel The Cloud expresses their fears, anxieties, challenges, and hopes for healing and transcendence in a deeply flawed world. I’ve dramatized a possible future I hope we can avoid, based on research into what’s already happening. I hope my characters’ struggles will wildly entertain and stimulate a thoughtful, cathartic response that provokes discussion, debate, and insight.”
In Closing.Are you curious? What happens in this Virtual Reality thriller?
Robert’s personality is contagious and that makes him an excellent storyteller!
He is a citizen of the world.
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Thank you, Dr. Allen Lycka, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Meet Dr. Lycka.You will learn from Dr. Lycka about his near-death experience and how it changed his life forever. The “Golden Pearls” of wisdom will be explored, and you will learn why they were created and how you can incorporate them to live the most fantastic life possible.
Dr. Lycka says, “It’s not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens.” It is not easy to come back from the depths of despair to become the person you were meant to be on this earth – to change the world. Dr. Lycka works with his clients to bring them back from pain to living their best life in every way.
Author.In his book. The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life, he reveals his 13 Golden Pearls of Wisdom:
- Love
- Inspiration
- Victory
- Vulnerability
- Intention
- Non-negotiables
- Forgiveness
- Attitude
- Thankfulness
- Tenacity
- Laughter
- Enthusiasm
- Empowerment
What do these words mean to you? How can you adapt them in your life?
Would you like to receive a weekly email with a golden pearl each week? Here’s how: on his website scroll down to Mailing List signup and sign in and subscribe. You will receive an email from Barry Lycka baslcjsm@gmail.com.
Podcast.“How to Live A Fantastic Life,” Dr. Lycka helps his listeners discover the golden pearls of wisdom within each of us to live a fantastic life! Learn how to get out of your comfort zone and explore the awesome world around us. For example, how to break through our barriers and take inspired action. Along with his guests, they will encourage you to use the difficulties in your life to achieve the best version of yourself. Each week on his podcast Dr. Lykca brings amazing people that have discovered their own unique pearls of wisdom, often by living through life-altering experiences.
Dr. Lycka’s Takeaways.Fantastic Living:
“Enthusiasm is one of the best ways to live your life, and one of the few that make a difference every day.”
“Live your life by finding the victory hidden within.”
“In living through pandemics and other life-altering circumstances we learn to dig deep; you can do anything – within your business or your personal life. Difficult times must be met with enthusiasm to ensure success”
“Work on your halo every day. Shine it with enthusiasm.”
Thank you for sharing your FANTASTIC story with us!
They are indeed pearls!
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Thank you Barbara Spaulding for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast.
Barbara.Barbara is an LCSW & Anxiety Coach/Therapist. She specializes in anxiety relief and techniques. “Anxiety has taken enough of your life. It’s time to take your life back.”
As a therapist, Barb has been working with people with anxiety and has put together a program that works. Her mission is to provide answers, support, and healing as well as creating a community where people can share without being judged and won’t feel alone like she did.
Her why is simple. She had anxiety and panic attacks beginning in 1979 for 15 years. It was shameful, embarrassing, and isolating, and impacted her life in so many ways. The hardest thing was, she didn’t have anybody to talk about it with someone who understood.
Anxiety.According to Barb, you can recover from anxiety and panic. You don’t have to spend years trying to recover. She has put together a program that works. When you visit her website you will see many examples. Do you have an inner critic you’d like to silence? How does stress play a part? Check out her FREE Virtual Anxiety Relief Educational Group on alternating Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 CT. She will send you the zoom link.
Barb has a sensational Twitter page as well: @spauldinglcsw
Barb’s Takeaways.“You are NOT your anxiety. You HAVE anxiety. It’s time to learn to UN have anxiety. If you are at war with your anxiety, you will lose. Try kindness, and compassion, not shame and blame. Your anxious part is a kid part, it is a scared kid part. Listen and work with it. Then you both win. There is a path out, please don’t give up hope. Reach out for help, share, and ask questions. Anxiety, panic, and OCD thinking are not your fault. You didn’t get it because you didn’t eat your broccoli.”
“What if” thinking is future thinking, “If only” thinking is past. The only place where there is true calm and peace is in “Right now” thinking. I don’t believe we are supposed to live with this type of anxiety. There is a path out.”
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Thank you Gloria Hass for joining me as a guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Gloria. Gloria is a multifaceted woman. She started writing in January 1999. Gloria is a self-published author of over 20 books in non-fiction and fiction. Her latest book is the “Dick Jorgensen Murder.” The following year, in...
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Thank you Gramps Jeffrey for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Gramps Jeffrey. Gramps Jeffrey has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up. As a baby boomer, Gramps is trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. I...
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Hello! What happens when a guest, unfortunately, cancels on “game day”? You “pivot” and guess what? I am going to be featuring ME today!!! Yes, you read that correctly. Who knows Marsha Wietecha better? You can listen in today at 1:00PT to the live broadcast on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Where it...
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Thank you Leslie Gang, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Leslie Gang is the Co-Founder of Hindi’s Libraries, along with Dovid Kanarfogel. Hindi’s Libraries. In August of 2018, the world lost a beautiful and brilliant soul, Dr. Hindi Krinsky. Hindi, a 32-year-old English teacher, passed away suddenly from a complication...
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My brother Larry was my special guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Imagine that! What’s Your Story Westchester? This is where it all began for Larry and me! Our parents, Al (aka Sonny) and Ida bought their home in 1946 and lived there until they passed. Mom in 1989, dad in 1993....
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Thank you Amy S. Peele for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. To begin with, Amy is a retired Registered Nurse and the award-winning, best-selling author of Cut and Match, medical mysteries with a mission and a side of humor. Before becoming a writer Amy enjoyed a fascinating 35-year career in...
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Thank you Vera Oyé, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. To begin with, Vera Oyé Yaa-Anna, affectionately known as Auntie Oyé, is a Liberian-born acclaimed master storyteller. She transports her audience to West Africa through interactive storytelling. She is the Founder/Executive Director of Oyé Palaver Hut, a nearly 30-year -old-established...
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Thank you, Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa. To begin with, Nuzhat is Clinical Endocrinologist practicing in Chicago, IL for over 20 years. Her primary interest is Diabetes and Obesity. Her experience crosses between research and clinical practice. She is also the founder and...
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Thank you Sivan Hong for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Sivan. As a mother of two neurodiverse kids, it was critical for her boys to grow up feeling a sense of pride about their brain differences. It was not enough that she is neurodivergent herself. There are so many strengths...
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Thank you, Patrice Springer, Executive Director of Your Image 20/20, for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. You will hear about her non-profit along with other organizations that she supports all with the same desire by making life better in any way she can. These organizations include P.A.T.H. Hope Gardens and...
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Thank you Joe Sperle for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Joe. If you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete, Joe is a Professional Sports, and Baseball Trailblazer and one of the top coaches in the nation. Joe shares his roadmap to succeeding in your sport. He knows...
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Thank you Dave Strauss for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Dave. Dave lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Deb and their children, Jacob, Josh, Hannah, and Ilana. When Dave isn’t running new story ideas by his youngest daughter, he and his family enjoy time at the beach, hanging...
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Thank you, Steven J.Manning, for joining me in this entertaining and informative Podcast on the Born To Talk Radio Show. Steven. To begin with, Steven is the son of two Holocaust survivors, born and raised until his teens in Communist Romania. He speaks about how important his parents were growing up. He especially appreciates his...
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Thank you Kathleen Stone for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Meet Kathleen. To begin with, Kathleen has an impressive background. She studied art history at Oberlin College. The daughter of a stay-at-home mother and a lawyer father, she went to law school as the feminist movement surged into a second...
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Thank you, Mary Hewitt, Founder of Kollab Youth and Executive Director of the Kollab Youth Workforce Development Program. Thank you as well, Brian Barry. Brian serves as the Vice President on the Advisory Board. My Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast highlights the wonderful work they are both doing. Kollab Youth Workforce Development Program. Strong...
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Thank you, Michael Schoettle, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. For more than two decades, Michael Schoettle worked with and placed executives in client organizations as a Partner of Heidrick & Struggles, a leading global executive search firm. He then created and co-managed a course and career coaching program for...
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Thank you Ken Atchity for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Ken’s Background. To start with, Ken attended Georgetown (BA) and Yale (Ph.d). Then he became a professor of literature at Occidental College. Followed by a Fulbright Professor of American Studies to the University of Bologna. But that was just...
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Thank you Tosin King James, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Tosin. Tosin King James is a teacher and a proponent of using mind-body-spirit techniques to help individuals live a more conscious and creative life. In 2010, he gave up a regular lifestyle to spend seven years of solitude...
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Thank you, Robin and Stella Mountain for joining me again on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Robin and Stella. Robin and Stella are native South Africans and now are U.S. Citizens, living in Louisville, Kentucky. They moved to the U.S. in July 1999 to continue their Beekeeping business. As that business continued to...
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Thank you Mary Guillermin for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Mary. Mary is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for over 35 years. She is also the founder of The Feminity Project. To start with, Mary is a woman of many interests and talents. After her husband, John Guillermin’s death in...
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Thank you Elizabeth Conte for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Elizabeth. Elizabeth used to be a garden designer before she started her interior design consulting career. Before that, she was in the fashion industry. She always wanted to be a fashion designer! But she never made it past the corporate...
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Thank you Erika Hartman for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Erika. Erika is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She received her Master’s degree from the University of Southern California, and undergraduate degrees from the University of California and Santa Barbara. Erika joined Safe Place for Youth in 2021 as...
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Thank you Allen Klein for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast! He is indeed a Jollytologist® and an Ambassador of Light. Allen. Allen shows audiences worldwide how to use humor and positivity to deal with life’s not-so-funny stuff. He is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for...
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Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast on January 24th, 1-2 PT is Allen Klein. Let’s Meet Allen. Ever heard of a Jollytologist®? Well meet the world’s one and only—Allen Klein, who shows people worldwide how to find and use humor to deal with not-so-funny stuff. He is an Ambassador of Light. ...
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Thank you Tom Dozier for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Tom Dozier, MS, BCBA, is a behaviorist who has researched and provided treatment for misophonia as a reflex behavior condition since 2012 and is a pioneer in misophonia research. Tom is the Founder and President of the non-profit Misophonia Institute,...
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Thank you Dr. Charles Montorio-Archer for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Meet Charles. To begin with, Charles is the President and CEO of One Hope United and author of Everybody Paddles. He has served in leadership roles for the past 30 years and his leadership style continues to evolve. Understanding...
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Thank you Walter Wolf for being a guest on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. From a Hollywood producer to an interventionist, Walter is the founder of The Right Rehab and author of “The Right Rehab” In the beginning. Walter Wolf is the pen name for a 30-year veteran of the entertainment industry producing...
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Thank you Steve Piscitello for joining me again this year on my last podcast of the Born To Talk Radio Show of 2021! Steve. His name is Steve Piscitello, but as an author, he goes by the pen name Steven Michaels. Why? Because no one knows how to spell or say his name correctly, and...
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Thank you, Sarah Armstrong, for joining me on this episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Sarah’s Background. Sarah never expected to write a book. She has a degree in marketing and played volleyball on a scholarship at Georgetown University. Currently, Sarah is Vice President, in Global Marketing Operations at Google. She is...
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Thank you Sam Adels and Zoe Markwalter, Co-Directors from Land To Learn, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Land to Learn is a small nonprofit garden-based education program working in partnership with 4-public school districts in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. They work primarily with K-2 students....
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Thank you, Mitchell Levy, Global Credibility Expert, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Mitchell. Mitchell is a 2x TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. After interviewing 500 thought leaders on credibility, he created the Credibility Nation community. He has published a 7-country international bestselling book....
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Thank you Bruce Barnet & Gary Rotman for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. They are the co-founders of SiMPL Technology. Bruce and Gary. It was a pleasure to have a conversation with Bruce and Gary, who incidentally have only met twice. However, they have collaborated to bring new...
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Thank you, Jessica Gholson, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Jessica is the Program Director, for U.S. VETS-Inglewood, California. Jessica. To start with, Jessica comes from a military family. Her father served in the U.S. Army, along with 3 of her siblings, and her late uncle. She tells a poignant...
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Thank you, Tim Dura, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Tim. To start with, Tim received two Bachelor of Science degrees from North Dakota State University. The first was in 1974 and the second in 1982. He went on to receive his MBA from Chapman University in 2002. He...
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Thank you JT & Debbie Moye for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. JT & Debbie are the co-creators of EC Kids. I also think that they are visionaries and heroes. JT & Debbie. As you listen to this podcast you will see what I mean about being visionaries and heroes. ...
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Thank you Deborah Johnson for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. How do I encapsulate this amazing woman? Do you know what a solopreneur means? It is an individual who starts and runs their business independently, without the support of a co-founder or W-2 employees. In other words, a solopreneur...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast featured Author and Philanthropist, Mike Murphy. Mike and Margot As you will hear, Mike Murphy is a passionate man. He met the love of his life, Margot, at work. They were both married at the time, but soon realized that they had a connection that could not...
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Thank you, Richard Smart, Regional Park Superintendent at Stoneview Nature Center, for joining me on today’s episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Richard is part of the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation. Their motto is, Learn, Respect, Appreciate and Protect. The Stoneview Nature Center is one of 8 Nature Centers...
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Thank you, Deirdre, “Dee” Maloney for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Dee is an author, speaker, and self-proclaimed shame shifter. She and her husband along with their 3 younger children live in Ontario, Canada most of the year. Chester, their King Charles Cavalier, is also a part of the household. ...
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Thank you Ron Sandison for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Ron is the founder of Spectrum, with a mission of empowering young adults with autism for employment and independence. He works full-time in the medical field and serves as a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. Ron is...
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Thank you Stuart Sobel for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Stuart. To begin with, Stuart and his family moved to Beverly Hills in the early ’50s. He saw it as a combination of “Happy Days” and “Rebel Without a Cause.” While attending Hawthorne Elementary school in Beverly Hills, he became...
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To begin with, thank you Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Let’s meet Sadhvi. She was raised in a traditional American family. After graduating from Stanford University, while completing her Ph.D. in psychology, she journeyed to India on what she thought would only be a short visit,...
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Thank you, Dr. Stephanie Ryan, Ph.D. for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Stephanie Ryan. To start with, Stephanie Ryan is a mom, scientist, educator, and now author. Her dad was an engineer. She became interested in science as a young girl. Stephanie saw science as an adventure rather than...
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Thank you Elandas Miller for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Elandas. Elandas Miller is the CEO/Founder of Kicking It Sports. He formed his company in order to bring his passions of business and sports together. He felt that the secret to being successful in business is doing something that...
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Thank you Jean Brusavich for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Jean is the owner and founder of TranquilPET, Dog Swimming & Holistic Pet Care, a wellness center for your dog’s body, mind, and spirit. Calling all Dog and Cat lovers. This is a podcast for you. TranquilPET. Let’s start with...
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Thank you, Nancy Spear, Owner of Nancy’s Tech Help for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. In the beginning. Nancy was a stay-at-home mom with her 2 kids. When they were old enough, Nancy went back to work. She soon realized she missed a whole tech revolution. I asked Nancy, what...
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Thank you Shannon Wallis for being my guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Meet Shannon. Family. Shannon is the proud mother of two teenage daughters. She’s been happily married to her husband for twenty-two years and resides in Bellevue, WA, outside of Seattle. When she’s not supporting clients and organizations to embrace...
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Thank you Grace Rector for being my guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Home is where the heart is. Grace is from Westchester, a gem of a community within the huge city of Los Angeles. She was raised by her single mom, Pam for the first 21 years of her life. After...
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Thank you, Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Dr. Newberg is a Neuroscientist and Professor and Research Director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. Brain Weaver. Creating the Fabric...
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Thank you, Matthew Morales, for joining me today, on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Matthew Morales is a Motivational Speaker, Thought Leader, Entrepreneur & Author. In the Beginning. Matthew’s dad had a million-dollar library! His library consisted of books on finance and, philosophy and he also took him to seminars. His mother was...
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Thank you Jane Barrash, Executive Director and President of the Continuum Center for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Background. To begin with, The Continuum started as an Exhibit in 1978 at the LA Museum of Science and Industry. Thanks to a Minnesota philanthropist, Hugh Harrison, he bought the rights and built...
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Thank you, David Hirshberg, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. David Hirshberg. David lives with his wife in Westchester County, New York. They will soon be celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary! They have 3 sons and 4 grandsons. Writing a Literary Novel. When I asked David why he is a...
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Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast from Quabbin Quills are Co-Founders, Steve Piscitello & Garrett Zecker. How did they start? As you will hear, the deep bond between Steve and Garrett was the result of a writing event, organized by Garrett. Steve knew he loved to write, but he was lost. ...
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Thank you Mary Garcia and Katie McGuire from Wallis Annenberg PetSpace for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Located in Playa Vista, California, Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is a unique community space that features an interactive place for pet adoptions, educational programming, and an academic leadership institute. Annenberg PetSpace’s mission is to...
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Thank you Lori A. Cash for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Lori A. Cash To begin with, Lori’s love for photography started as a child and remains a passion to this date. She specifically fell in love with wildlife and landscape because of how compelling it was for her...
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Joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, is Dr. Sharma Henderson, Ed.D. As you will hear, education has always been her pathway. She tells us about her childhood in South Central Los Angeles, it wasn’t easy. It will be very clear as you hear her story, that she is resilient. As...
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Thank you, Pamela Jane Nye, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast! Pam is the CEO of Neuroscience Nursing and also the CEO/Executive Director of Operation Scrubs. She is also an Associate Professor teaching in the Nurse Practitioner Program for the UCLA School of Nursing. Pam also is a mentor to many...
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Thank you, Loren Stephens, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Her Novel. All Sorrows Can Be Borne Loren takes us on a journey about her husband’s life. He was born in Osaka, Japan. At the age of 3, his parents made a very difficult and painful decision to send him...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast was a milestone show. It was my 300th episode with my very special guest, Donald G. James. NASA. Donald joined NASA in 1982. The pivotal moment that led to his 35-year career was the 1986 space shuttle Challenger tragedy. He wanted to inspire students to be...
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Thank you, Tracy Lamourie for joining me on today’s episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. To start with, Tracy shares how she started her Lamourie Media, Inc. business along with her husband Dave Parkinson. It’s not how you might imagine. She thought after high school, that she wanted to be a...
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Thank you, Dr. Erica Miller, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Erica’s Story. Erica is a Holocaust Survivor. She tells us about what it was like being 7 years old until the age of 11 living in a Nazi holding camp. Even as young as she was, she found...
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Thank you, Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Ellie Laks. Ellie has always loved animals, she would head into the woods daily to be with them. She shared her story about rescuing a baby bird that had fallen from a tall tree...
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Joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, was Christy Gardner. The backstory. Christina “Christy” Gardner is a 38-year-old retired Army veteran from Lewiston, Maine. She was injured overseas in July 2006 while peacekeeping. Unfortunately, Christy ended up with skull fractures, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, internal organ damage, but...
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My guest on today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast was Deborah Gaal. This was a delightful conversation as we explored what Deborah does professionally and the many crossovers of life experiences we share as her story unfolded. In the Beginning. When Deborah was young, she thought she would like to be an actor, just...
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Today’s featured guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, is Gary L. Polk, Sr. Gary. Gary is the CEO/President of the non-profit Polk Institute Foundation. Their mission is to help social entrepreneurs find financial freedom and create a positive legacy for future generations. Gary is also an Adjunct Professor at California State UniversityDominguez...
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My guest on today’s episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast was Mike Bernstein. To begin with, Mike has been determined since he was 8 years old and began long-distance running. When he was told with his asthma he was going to be limited, he said, “never say can’t!” He has taken that...
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My guest today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast was Carole Sumner Krechman. Carole is the Chairman, Founder, and President of the Peacemaker Corps Association and Peace in the Streets Global Film Festival. To begin with, Carole learned at a young age that “giving back” was always important. Attending Beverly Hills High...
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My guests today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast were Glenn and Kristen Hemanes. Founders of Glenn’s Designs. Glenn & Kristen. Glenn and Kristen both attended San Jose State University at the same time, but that’s not how they met. Glenn was a Taekwondo instructor, and Kristen attended his classes. The rest is history! ...
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My guest today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast was Catherine Sherlock, founder of Higher Mindfulness. To begin with, Catherine shares insightful thoughts about Mindfulness, Consciousness, and Leadership. How does this apply to our personal lives and to business leaders? Mindfulness. Catherine defines Mindfulness: “Mindfulness – and the be-here-now approach – can actually...
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Here is a recap of today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast with my guest Diane Kane. Diane Kane. Diane lives with her husband in Phillipston, Massachusetts. This small town in Worcester County has a population of 1,700 residents. In her early days, Diane wore many hats. First, she started cleaning the dining rooms at...
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All the way from Ibiza, Spain, my guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Niaby Codd. You can listen now to our show! “The Spirit of Life” by Niaby Codd. “Everyone one of us has a gift, a gift that will help to heal the rift.” According to Niaby, by reconnecting...
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Today’s special guests on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast represented The Ballona Creek Renaissance, BCR. They include volunteers, Deborah Gregory, President, and Sandrine Cassidy, Vice President. BCR Background. Ballona Creek Renaissance (BCR) is a 501c3 that’s been around for over 25 years. Originally, started by artists and activists who said that the creek...
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My Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, featured Author, Dr. Joel Bryant. Joel Bryant is a former corporate trainer. He has written 55 books and published 35. His latest book is The New Being. Preparing for the Emergence of a new Humanity. Volume 1 Joel’s book has 4 Chapters. The New Being. Religion and the new...
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Thank you Natalie Siston for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Natalie is the founder of Small Town Leadership. Check out her YouTube as she shares her mission. Natalie. In the beginning. Did you ever wonder what life would be like living in a small town of 600? Natalie remembers exactly...
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I’m excited to start Season 4 of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, with my guest Devon Blaine, President/CEO of The Blaine Group. The Blaine Group. The Blaine Group is a total communications agency. They implement consumer, trade, and financial public and investor relations. Their advertising efforts provides marketing strategy, based on conducting market...
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As I end this year of my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcasts, I am grateful for my friend Farron Dozier for joining me in an hour’s worth of inspiration. The Farron Story. What do you know about Sickle Cell Trait, Anemia, and Disease? Farron highlights these differences. Little did Farron know, as a little...
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Thank you, Robert Hoyman, for joining me on today’s episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Robert is the author of Limerick Comics. Robert’s Background. Robert retired after 41 years as an elementary school teacher. He coached after-school athletics, rendered counseling services to children, adolescents, and their parents at a community counseling center,...
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Thank you, Eileen Doyon, for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Eileen is the author of a series of 8 books, Unforgettable Faces & Stories. Most recently she has written her first children’s book, Lucky…Little Guy BIG Mission. Author. Eileen shares her inspiration for writing her books, starting with the story...
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Thank you, Stephanie Sampson, for joining me again on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Stephanie is the Director of Communications for Los Angeles International Airport LAX, Landside Access Modernization Program, LAMP. Let’s Take a Closer Look. Automated People Mover. APM. ...
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Thank you Allen F. Maxwell for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Allen. With success comes more success, when you learn how to navigate life’s systems. Don’t take anything personally, this is a waste of your time, recommends Allen F. Maxwell, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of The...
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Thank you Paola Rosser for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Paola is the founder of the Fearless Female Movement and Podcast Host of Journey of A Fearless Female! What does Fearless Mean to YOU? We all walk our own journey. Some journeys are filled with smooth pathways while others...
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Once again, I had a great Podcast today. Thank you Daniel Ramsey for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. I learned a great deal about MyOutDesk, your Virtual Assistant Company. How did he get started? In the beginning. Starting at age 12, Daniel was a “serial entrepreneur” in the making. Little...
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Thank you Jessica Leichtweisz and Aidan Allman-Cooper for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, and sharing information and inspiration about autism. What is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder ASD, refers to a broad range of conditions or levels. Because autism is a spectrum disorder, each person with autism has a...
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Thank you Deb Landry for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. A woman of many hats. To begin with, Deb is an author, certified parenting coach, podcast host, professional operational consultant, and activist for children’s rights. She has authored a memoir and three children’s books. Yankee Go Home, The Snapdragon Princessco-authored...
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Thank you Heather Hansen for joining me today on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. It’s always interesting how I meet my guests and Heather is no exception. Thanks to a Facebook group Bird Brains, we became connected. If you love birds, you will want to check it out. In the beginning. Heather grew...
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I hope you enjoyed another episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, featuring Mickey Marraffino. Recap. It won’t take you long to hear the joy in Mickey’s voice. With a long career in the Shopping Centers Industry, Mickey has used that experience when she started her own company, MickeyM Marketing. Shopping Centers. If...
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Thank you, Michael Levy, for joining me once again on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. I always learn so much from you. As you listen to Michael’s story, it will become evident that his philosophy on life can be adapted to anyone that is interested in stepping into that self-awareness journey. As an...
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As the host of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, I couldn’t have been more excited and proud to have Susan G. Komen LA County featured once again on my Podcast. Thank you Mark Pilon, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen LA County, and Sharon Schlesinger, Founder, and Chair of the Susan G. Komen...
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Thank you Jabari K. Smith and Portia Miller for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. This show marks a very special day for Jabari & Portia. They officially launched HUEXM, their Human Experience Marketing company. Jabari & Portia’s mission. HUEXM is a team of brand/marketing consultants who use a holistic...
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Thank you, Dr. John Poothullil, and Dr. Peter Phillips for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Here are words, a parent never wants to hear from a physician, “Your child has cancer.” Dr. John has recently released his 4th book. The title is “When Your Child Has Cancer.” The subtitle is...
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Thank you Kris Fuller for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Kris is the CEO & Founder of Your Life Sparkles. Kris wears many hats, as you will hear about on today’s show. One of those hats includes being the Chief Creative Officer for the Best Ever You Network. Do you...
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Thank you Jennie Lee for joining me today on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Jennie is an award-winning author, Certified Yoga Therapist, and Spiritual Coach. Here are her books: Including her newly released book: Today’s Show Highlights. When asked, what she thought are...
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Thank you Jamie Altshule for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Our show focus is about Education. As an Education Consultant and founder of Academic Success, you will hear how Jamie and her team of Coaches are helping families navigate the uncharted water of education today. Academic Success. The purpose of...
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Thank you Debra Eckerling for sharing your wisdom and experience today on my Born To Talk Radio Show about a subject we can all relate to, Goals. The DEB Method. “Goal-Setting Simplified.” Deb’s system, along with her book, is a simple way to help people figure out what it is they really want and then come...
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Have you ever met a Superhero? Today is your lucky day. Meet my guest, Yuri Williams. A Future Super Hero. The future is NOW. Yuri has seen troubled youth as a Peace Officer for the Probation Department in a mental health unit for over 20 years. In 2017, Yuri founded A Future Superhero and Friends. ...
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Thank You, Peter Bedard! There is a “Chinese Proverb: One Picture Is Worth Ten Thousand Words.” This picture of Peter Bedard. is a perfect example. His hand over his heart space is not by accident. Peter had a life-changing experience when he was 17. He tells us about his “near-death” experience and how that translated...
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Conversations + Connections = Community What’s Your Story? Sally Huss. Let’s start with tennis. Who introduced tennis to this young 10-year-old girl, growing up in Bakersfield, California? Little did she know then, how tennis would impact her entire life. She developed a mindset of a champion. In 1958, Sally played in her first Wimbledon games...
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David Blu is the Creator of Art of Self Regulation. As a retired professional athlete, he understands the value of teamwork. Who do you want on your team? Every team has a team captain. I offer, by listening to this show, the captain of your team, needs to be you! Are other players necessary? That...
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Thank you Mitchell Levy for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. I especially enjoyed this journey with him because of the words he uses and how he defines them. As someone who was Born To Talk, and knowing the importance of a conversation, I found this information personally, very relevant. Let’s...
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Thank you fellow Rotarians from Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary, President Jerry Jen, and Member Melissa Moore for being my guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show. Jerry Jen ...
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Thank you, Jayme Bella, for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast today. Jayme is the Founder and Mompreneur of Greenerways Organic. In the beginning. Raised outside of Philidelphia, Jayme attended Hofstra University, in Hempstead, New York. Part of Long Island’s largest private University. Jayme and her husband Jimmy were expecting their...
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Thank you, Mel Kaspin Blume, for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Mel’s Impressive Business Background. Starting with her writing career. Mel leveraged her knowledge in fashion and started a blog for Theory, Lord & Taylor, BCBG, and Bloomingdale’s. That lead to the title of Featured Fashion & Beauty Contributor for...
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Thank you, Jessica Leichtweisz for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of Hope Education Services. To begin with, Jessica is classically trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis, ABA, at the master’s level and has a master’s degree in special education. She has been working with kids with...
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Thank you, Ellie Laks, Founder of The Gentle Barn, for joining me on another episode of my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Ellie has always loved animals. She recalls being a 7-year-old growing up in St. Louis surrounded by lakes and woods when her love of the magic of nature and animals developed. When...
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Thank you Catherine Graham for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Catherine is the Founder of The Financial Aid Shop and Creator of The Financial Aid Formula. The Financial Aid Shop & The Financial Aid Formula. Solutions: For Families. Today with costs up to $100,000 for a public college & $300,000...
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Thank you Elizabeth Hamilton Guarino for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Elizabeth is the Founder and CEO of the Best You Ever Network & Co-Founder of the Food Allergy Zone. Author. Show Takeaways. Allergies. Did you know that you can develop a food allergy without...
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On the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, my guest featured Kristin DeCou the Founder of Modern Refresh and a Certified KonMari Consultant. Kristin shares her story about…”Spark the Joy!” in her professional and personal life. Background on Marie Kondo. Who is Marie Kondo? Marie began her tidying consultant business as a 19-year-old university student...
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The Flight Path Museum LAX is a gem in the Los Angeles, Community. My guests included Board Officers Agnes Huff, President, and Robert Acherman, Recording Secretary along with, Lynne Adelman, a member of the Board of Directors serving as the Directory of Community and Industry Relations. All three of my guests are aviation enthusiasts. Both...
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Thank you, Mimi Donaldson, for being part of my milestone 250th episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show, Podcast! “You know how” a photo can leave you with an impression? Looking at these photos of Mimi certainly sends a message to me. Mimi is a Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Author of 4 books. While...
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Thank you to my guest, Dianne Gardner for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Diane, also known as D. L. Gardner “paints” a beautiful picture of her life. Dianne and I went to high school together in Los Angeles. She and her husband live in the picturesque Puget Sound, in Washington...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, featured my guest, Style Motivator, Bobbie Casalino-Lewis. Bobbie is the creator of Fashionably Wealthy. Our show is about Style and Fashion. Do you dress for the day you want? Maybe you’ve never asked yourself that question. You’re in for a treat, because Bobbie is sharing some great ideas...
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To begin with, thank you, Dr. John Poothullil, for joining me for this informative show about Coronavirus (COVID-19) We covered a great deal of information on today’s show. Here is a recap from Dr. John. The Basics. The immune system is the set of tissues that work together to resist infections. The immune mechanisms help...
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On this episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, my friend Steve DeBenedetti-Emanuel shared his experiences as a Marriage & Family Therapist. His business, River City Counseling continues to provide the necessary services with the people that come into his office. Given today’s circumstances, Steve can remotely work via Teletherapy. The needs have...
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The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast marked my 5th Anniversary today. Mary Hewitt, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Alliance for the Boys and Girls Clubs and Denzell Perry, Alumni of the Boys and Girls Club, were my special guests. Boys and Girls Club History. The first Boys’ Club was founded in 1860...
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Thanks, to my guest David Blu for providing us his life experiences and why he created his Art of Self Regulation program. In these troubling times in our world, it’s helpful to know how to strengthen our physical and mental health. David. David takes us on his personal journey as a young boy who loved...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast was very informative with my guest, Dr. Jeanna Kindle, Chief Product Acquisition Officer with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Jeanna takes us on her life story tour. Starting with the little girl that loved to learn, and also including her mom that played a major role in...
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Today’s show with Michael Levy takes us on an optimistic look at life. Michael shares his journey by living his life by example. For me, it was a master class. One that I will need to listen to more than once. I will do my best to give you a glimpse of our conversation, but...
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What’s Your Story is the center stone of my podcast each week. This was the perfect setting for my guests on today’s show. Making his 5th appearance today was Jim Mueller, the producer of the South Bay Stories Show highlighting his 6th season of interesting and engaging storytellers. Not only is Jim an excellent storyteller himself,...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show featured two of my friends from the Westchester Family YMCA. John Loussarain, Executive Director and Jason Ramos, Assoc. Executive Director. Both of these men started their YMCA relationships as youths. As you listen to their personal stories you will see why the YMCA became a part of their adult...
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It was my pleasure to have Kate Moynihan, Executive Director of the Seva Foundation, join me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. When you have a passion for life, it’s clear to see what an impact you can have on a mission to change lives. Kate Moynihan is a dedicated person that is...
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My guests on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast all share one thing in common, they have a zest for making their lives meaningful. This show is no exception. Robert Stupack takes us on his journey of discovery. Robert has always enjoyed art and has an eclectic taste, especially realistic art and illustration art. ...
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Marisa Peer, Creator of Rapid Transformation Therapy (RTT) was today’s guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Marisa’s mission is to simplify therapy for anyone, regardless of their age. Marisa. Listening to our show, it will become quite clear, that Marisa has a passion for therapy. After more than 30 years as a...
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Maritza Morales is the Executive Director for LAC+USC Medical Center CARES. We had a wonderful conversation about the great work she, her staff, and volunteers are doing. Did you know? The origin of LAC+USC Medical Center dates to 1878 when the County of Los Angeles opened a 100-bed hospital. The County affiliated with the University...
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Today’s guest, Chrissie Endler, Exec. Director of Camp del Corazon takes us on her journey about camp from being a kid that attended Camp del Corazon to her current position. To begin with, Chrissie’s mom, a UCLA Nurse Lisa “Xena” Knight co-founded the camp with UCLA Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Kevin “The Big Kahuna” Shannon in...
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How to Reconnect to Your Inner Child. Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, featured Jonathan Masiulionis. Jonathan is the President of Empowered Publicity and hosts the Children’s Books Spotlight Series. You can follow him on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Jonathan takes us on his personal journey from understanding what made him happy...
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Thank you, Patricia Eltinge for being my guest today, on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Our conversation centered around your book, “The Dream Class…Know Your Dreams, Know Yourself.” Patricia’s book is packed with easy to understand useful resources. Here are some examples: What is a Dream? According to Patricia, “Dreams...
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Thank you, Marcy Rogers and Dr. Jake VanLandingham for being my guests on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Our focus is on Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions. Marcy is the CEO and Founder of SpineMark and Dr. Jake VanLandingham is the Founder and President of Prevacus. Did you know? You will hear...
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Thanks to my special guests from Susan G. Komen LA County, Sharon Schlesinger and Dr. Josh Neman for joining me today. Both Sharon, past board member, and Josh current board member have a strong connection and commitment to Susan G. Komen LA County. Our show today is dedicated to Metastatic Breast Cancer. You will...
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Emily Earhart was the guest on my Born To Talk Radio Show. She is the Southern California Regional Development Leader for the Adult Congenital Heart Association. Join us on her journey. Emily was born with a congenital heart defect that was discovered at 6 months old. She had her first heart surgery at 11 months,...
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Monica Main was my guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. In the Beginning. When Monica was 9 years she was going through the books in her grandpa’s closet. The book that caught her eye, by the title was Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill. She was enamored by the title. Little...
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Scott Martin, better known as Scotty Claus today, was my featured guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. In reflection. After listening to Scott Martin, today I had many visions and thoughts about his life and stories. My thought at the end of the show was, Scott Martin is a Renaissance man. Scott is...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show with my guest, Dr. John Poothullil was illuminating. He likes being referred to as Dr. John. To begin with. What can you expect? This show is a “did you know?” experience. Do you or someone in your family have diabetes? If so, is it Type 1 or Type 2?...
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Thank you, John Mews founder of Mewsic Moves for joining me on the Blog Talk Radio Show Podcast. What became very clear at the beginning of the show is why John loves being a Music and Neurologic Therapist. For many of us, including me, I didn’t know what a Music Therapist did. You will after...
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Veterans Day 2019 This Veterans Day Born To Talk Radio Show podcast is an important reminder as we salute and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The show today features two women that have done just that. They served in the Army...
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What a fabulous show! To begin with, I want to thank my guests Exec. Director, John Doyle and Admin. Laurie Montanaro for sharing their stories. Both of these music lovers work at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Soul. ...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, features my guest, Matthew Kuhlman. Let’s start at the very beginning…a very good place to start. Matthew is a storyteller. He weaves his early days raised in a small town in Ohio, through his college years and 6 1/2 years in the Navy. His college experiences were a...
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Today’s guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast was Jerome Gaw. Jerome Gaw. After graduating from college from the University of Santa Barabara and then Cal State LA, Jerome’s path took him into Social Work. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he works within the County Foster Care Program with youth 16-21. Jerome...
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Thanks to Georgeanne “George” Irvine from the San Diego Zoo, for being a guest on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Over 100 years ago, the San Diego Zoo was founded to benefit the children of San Diego. Since then, millions of children have had the extraordinary opportunity to connect with and make new...
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Thanks to Eva Meyers, Oncology Cancer Detection Nurse Practitioner at Adventist Health White Memorial for joining me today, on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Our Focus. Eva shares what she does to support patient care for women that may have been identified with breast cancer. Not every woman she meets has cancer, but screening...
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Thank you, Sharon Pearson, for sharing your personal journey to success on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. In the Beginning. As you will hear, Sharon struggled in her life. Then came a pivotal moment at age 37. Unable to move, she stood frozen in fear for over an hour. Together with continual negative...
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It was my pleasure to share the afternoon with Lisa Schwab, Owner of Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant located in Playa Del Rey, California. Growing up Lisa. What was it like for Lisa to live with her Italian grandparents from such a young age? She shares those loving stories about her grandpa and how she was...
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Thanks to my guests on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, Co-Founders of She TV Media, Natalie Perez and Meredith Yinger. Natalie and Meredith worked for years in the film industry in a variety of positions: Director, Cinematographer, Producer, Actor, Editor, and more. They worked both in front of and behind the...
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Thanks to, Angie and Ruth McCartney for joining me on this first Monday in September 2019 on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Time sure flies when you’re having fun and today was no exception! It might be Labor Day, but this show was far from being work, it was a Labor of Love! ...
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Thanks to my guests, Sheri and Justin Sather for being my guests on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. In the beginning. What was Justin’s inspiration to start his For The Love Of Frogs project? The answer…it started when he was in kindergarten. Sheri read him a book called, What Do You Do With...
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Thanks to my guests, from Susan G. Komen LA County, Mark Pilon & Terri Brooks. Mark has served as the Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen LA County since 2013, after spending 10 years with Make-A-Wish. He said, “The best part of working in Non-Profits is you get to move the needle forward,...
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Thank you, Dr. Ravinder Singh, Neurologist & Headache Specialist, for another informative and inspirational Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Each time you’ve joined me, I’ve learned something new that I can apply to my life and equally important to the listeners that may suffer from headaches or stressful lives. Let’s Start At The Very...
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Thanks, Elizabeth Penuela from the Venice Skills Center, for sharing your inspiring story on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Liz’s story. Imagine being a 12-year-old sixth grader and leaving your homeland in South America not knowing anyone and arriving in the US to meet your Aunt’s for the first time. She quickly...
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Thank you to my guests, Charlene Carey and Karen Dial for joining me on today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Charlene is the founder of the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre & School and President of Ballet Beyond Borders. Joining her today is my neighbor from Westchester, California, Karen Dial. Karen is the Sponsor and...
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Thank you, Bill Dudley and Jesse Chavez from Dudley’s Records Vintage Vinyl store, for joining me today on this special Tuesday, edition of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast! This was a musical delight! What a day! And, what a day it was!!! If you have been following me on my Born To Talk...
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Once again, I had another fabulous Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Today’s guest was John Clayton. John is a Storyteller! Born in London, you will be transported with his British accent. John will share stories about his life, that include his accent and his background. Why did he move to New York in the...
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Wellness Empowerment Coach, Katie Rampen was my special guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Let’s breakdown those words. What does it mean to be a Wellness Empowerment Coach? Wellness. Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. It is more than being...
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Another wonderful show, thanks to my guest Kristine Schomaker! What makes a show wonderful, you ask? As the host of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, the vital link for a wonderful show is my guest. Sometimes I know my guests, and that’s how I connect and invite them to join me. Other times,...
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Thank you, JoAnn Staten, for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Let’s get to know JoAnn. JoAnn grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Both of her parents were educators, but she initially didn’t think that was something she wanted to do. She explains how she was drawn into education from her own...
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The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast featured my guests Michael Torres Jaimes & Deziree Slusher. This show is filled with valuable information! Regardless of your age or circumstances, their background and passions come through loud and clear with the goal of living a productive, loving, kind and happy life. Their Story. Life wasn’t easy...
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The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast with Dean Smith is an excellent example of passion and commitment. Dean’s Story. Why late in life did Dean find the Civil War so interesting? You’ll have to listen in for that answer. Could it be his late, great great grandfather? His name was George Washington and you...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast featured Ray Sweet, President of the Board of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles and Ray Lopez, Camp Director at the Circle V Ranch Camp. St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles is a Catholic volunteer organization that serves the poor and homeless of any...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast featured my guest Florence Bracy. She has authored her first book, “Help Me Understand My Child…A Mother’s Truth About Autism” What is Autism? It is a developmental disability affecting cognization, communication, behavior, and socialization. It is on a spectrum, where there are children and adults that are...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is about Rotary International featuring two local clubs in my community. Westchester and Playa Venice Sunrise, both of the clubs are part of District 5280 of Greater Los Angeles. Who are these Exceptional Rotarians? Cozette Vergari ...
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As I celebrate my 200th Born To Talk Radio Show, I am thrilled to share this milestone with my outstanding guest, Sarah Chapman, Founder and Executive Director of Build A Better Benin. Why do I love what I do? The reason I continue to host my weekly show is exemplified in today’s episode. Sarah is...
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I had the privilege of sharing the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast with my guest, Julian Gonzalez. Wise beyond his years, Julian shares the story of his life. In the beginning. Julian is the first American born member of his family that includes his younger brother and sister. For that reason, it was important...
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Thanks, Joyce and Clark for joining me today for this very informative show. Your business, New Day In-Home Care, really showcases how important your services are for families. By looking for healthcare options, New Day In-Home Care allows for the loved one of the family members to stay safe in their own home and maintain...
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Thank you, Tamara Hunter, for being my guest on today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. I encourage all of you to listen in to Tamara’s story of what she thought when she heard those 3 words that none of us would ever want to hear...You Have Cancer. On December 10, 2014, she met Martha...
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Today’s show with my guest Jack J.Hersch, author of Death March Escape is unlike any story I’ve had the pleasure of sharing with you each week on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. The Book. This is Jack’s first novel and who best to tell the story of his father, then him. For years...
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Special thanks to my guest and neighbor, Teri Roseman for an outstanding Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast! I was busy writing notes as we spoke because I found her information inspiring and informative. I encourage you to listen and have a pen and paper available to take your own notes about what is important...
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Thank you, Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller, authors of Red Hotel, for being my guests today on the Born To Talk Radio Show. I enjoyed hearing about how you began your writing partnership, starting with how you met because of your mutual friend, Bruce Fierstein and the process you used to bring your book to...
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You can Listen Now to today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast with my guest, Psychologist, Ryan Howes. What will you learn? The difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist and how they can work together when it’s necessary. The definition of therapy broken down into simple understand terms for all of us to grasp....
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Thank you South Bay Stories Show guests, Producer Jim Mueller, and Storytellers John Gran, Judy Francis and, Russell Boschetto, for joining me today on a special edition of the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. What is Storytelling? Wikipedia’s definition: “Storytelling describes the social and cultural activity of sharing stories, sometimes with improvisation, theatrics, or embellishment. ...
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A very special thanks to my guest, Sean Story on today’s Born To Talk Radio Show. Sean has been interested in the computer industry for about as long as he can remember. While he doesn’t claim to be an entrepreneur, he did start his first company when he was 11 years old, so he could...
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Thanks to my guest, Daniel Bruce Levin, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. It was an illuminating show on many levels, both professionally and personally. Kindness and compassionate listening and hope were definite keywords that he used as we discussed what his book The Mosaic is all about. Imagine...
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Thanks to my guests Luke Romick and Evan Wesley from the Thirst Project for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show It was an inspiring show starting with how and why the Thirst Project, began with CEO Seth Maxwell. He realized as a 19-year-old college student that there was a...
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Authors, Derek, and Dylan Volk share their stories about living with Autism.
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Thanks to Dr. Azar Managing Partner from Genesis Medical Center for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast for this very informative show. I always find it interesting to learn about my guests each week and why they choose their professions. Dr. Azar’s story as a 7th grader took him on his path...
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Thanks to my guest, Jeremy Pollack for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. It was a pleasure getting to know Jeremy and why he feels passionate about his companies. Some of the show highlights include why Jeremy founded his two companies that include, Pollack Peacebuilding Systems and Inner Warrior...
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Thank you for listening to today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast with Comedian, Sunda Croonquist. She is a bundle of energy! This “Jersey Girl” never forgets her roots and often returns to New Jersey where she is the Chairperson for “Laugh Off!” This event brings awareness to Gilda’s Club of Northern, NJ. This Cancer...
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Thank you, Sylvester Van Buren, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Your enthusiasm for life is contagious! It’s always fun to hear about the adventures and journeys my guests have been on from childhood to adulthood. We don’t all take the same path or have the same experiences, however, we all...
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Thanks to Keith Wilkins and Melissa Dollard from the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. If you have been following me on my website and Facebook, then you know that I have a real love for the Seabirds, especially the Pelicans. We have...
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Thanks to Police Officer Ken Lew for joining me today. Ken has been with the LAPD for over 29 years. During these years he has worked in many divisions within the city of Los Angeles and understands the needs of the communities he serves. What he has often witnessed are the poor living conditions of...
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Today’s show featured my guest, Madisyn Taylor. It’s my intention to have a “take away” each week for all of us to be inspired, informed and entertained, that’s what storytelling means to me and why I do the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. “What’s Your Story?” Now that 2019 has arrived, many of us...
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Thanks to my guests today Vikki Shepp and Erin Johnson for a fun show about the great work you are doing in Girl Scouts of Orange County. I found myself reminiscing about my own experiences in Brownies and Girls Scouts. This is my sash from junior high and friendship book from elementary school. Those...
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Thank you, Brady Connell, for an entertaining show. I learned what it means to be an Executive Producer and the definition of a Showrunner on TV and the difference of being a Director of a film. It was fun hearing about all the great shows you’ve worked on and what they have meant to you...
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Thank you, Rhoberta Shaler, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. I learned so much from you! Rhoberta is also a Podcaster and the Author of 16 books. We talked about a couple of them today including: Kaizen for Couples: Smart Steps to Save, Sustain & Strengthen Your Relationship and Wrestling Rhinos: Conquering...
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Special thanks to my guest Ellen Shane, founder of The Emily Shane Foundation. Ellen takes us on the journey of her daughter Emily’s murder at the age of 13 as she innocently was walking to catch a bus home. In keeping Emily’s radiance and legacy alive because she was compassionate, empathic and eager to help anyone...
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Thanks to my guests, founder of Cell Dogs, Janette Thomas and Marine Corps Veteran, Gabriel Hurtado, for joining me on this special Veterans Day Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. In 2007, Janette launched one of the nation’s first juvenile ward programs at the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility. The program at OC...
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Special thanks to my friend Paul Mitchell, for joining me on today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Paul’s life story is interesting and inspiring. Paul didn’t have an easy childhood growing up in a bi-racial family in the 60’s living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I truly appreciate how candid and honest he is about those...
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Thanks, Mitchell Levy the AHA Guy and Thought Leader for joining me on today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Each and every week, I’m excited to share the passions of my guests with you. Today was no exception. Had you ever heard the term Thought Leader before today? What does that mean? Insert Recognized Expert. Have your...
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Thanks, Carol DeWitt for an enjoyable and informative show. I knew I would learn a lot about Kinesiology, even more specifically exactly what you do as an Intuitive Kinesiologist. You really brought this subject to life for me and I’m sure our listeners would agree. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t have some type of struggle...
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Today’s Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, with Attorney, Bahar Ansari, was informative about the legal profession and how she is making a difference using today’s technology. Thank you, Bahar, for sharing your community resources with our listeners. Your experiences have provided us with useful information. I was fascinated by why you started...
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Today’s show is a spotlight on Mona Clayton and her community support for the nursing profession. Mona shares her story of who inspired her to become a nurse and encouraged her when she thought about quitting. You will hear about her non-profit The Nurses Pub and what prompted her to start it. Hear what she...
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Thanks, Lory for an entertaining show about your life as an author. When I have authors as guests, I’m always interested in knowing what’s behind the story of the book. We were invited in to hear how you were inspired to write books for children, based on your background in Early Childcare Education. We also heard...
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Thanks, Ina, for a joyful show. The art of storytelling is important to both of us. Storytelling unites people of all ages, life experiences, and cultures. I’m so happy we met under circumstances, that just aligned us. Here is Ina’s Sunshine Storyteller Website, check it out! You bring storytelling to light through your innovated ways...
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Thank you, Stella and Robin, from Ntaba African Safaris, for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show, Podcast. Just talking to you about Africa, brings back many fantastic memories of my experience there in 2017. I have a wall in my house dedicated to some of my photos from that adventure. Often...
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Thanks to Russell Boschetto for being my guest today on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. The show was very personal to me, because of my close relationship with Russell and his family. I’ve been constantly inspired by his deeply rooted values of being a Dad. He doesn’t just wear that title, he lives...
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Thanks to Joni Ackerman and Jim Thompson for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show. I learned a lot about Kiwanis both locally and internationally. They see a need and they go about filling it here and abroad. Volunteering is the key to enriching our lives and they...
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Thanks to Sue Melke, Celeste Gleave and Bridget Cook-Burch for joining me today on this special episode of the Born To Talk Radio Show. “I Am a Superwoman” and Sheroes United was our focus. All three of these women are Superwomen as you will hear. What is the Superwoman Equality & Empowerment Summit all about? Why...
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Healthy Eyes was the focus of today’s show. Thank you Dr. Ashcraft for this informative show. I learned some valuable lessons and I’m sure my listeners will as well. Keeping our eyes healthy and being aware of today’s technology is vital for all us. If you spend a great deal of time each day facing...
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Special thanks to my guests today, Mara Schoner and Mark Yardas. This show is all about how and why they started their directories Neighbor2Neighbor. Since 2005 they have published directories of handpicked services for our neighbors who value the important contribution that small businesses and nonprofits provide for Angelenos. Their original focus was providing a reliable directory for...
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Thank you Jaime and Ariana for being my guests today! Paws-To-Share offers a wonderful solution for people of all ages with a common need. How can you have a pet in your life, if a full time pet is not possible? Paws-To-Share is filling the needs of people that miss that companionship in a...
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I would like to thank my guest Yuri Williams for joining me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show. Each week I have the opportunity to share stories about the lives of interesting and inspiring guests. This show is no different. It is especially poignant when when guest is a friend. Many years went...
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I hope you enjoyed today’s Born To Talk Radio Show with Sandra Porter Fisher, Robby Flournoy and Leisha Stroud. Education was our clear focus. You can Listen Now today’s show if you missed the live broadcast. It’s wonderful to realize and respect the importance of teachers. They often hold the key of influencing our...
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I hope you all enjoyed the show today as much as I did. Imagine the difference Guide Dogs of America is making in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired by providing expertly trained guide dog partners! Stephanie and Mark, it was a pleasure having you on the show. Would you...
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This was a very special show with my guest Rachel Oldham. While we are of different ages, we both can relate to being a widow. If you are a widow, or you know someone that is, this show will have a special meaning for you as well. Rachel shares her life experiences as a single...
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It was my pleasure to have Author, Norma T. Hollis join me today on the Born To Talk Radio Show. She is certainly an expert when it comes to Authenticity. If this wasn’t a mindset for you before the show, perhaps after listening you will pick up some pointers that could help you in your personal...
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Thanks to my guest Shereen Rayan Lavi for joining me again on the Born To Talk Radio Show. It was a blast! Shereen is very knowledgeable about sports from writing to broadcasting about both collegiate and professional teams. What I really appreciate about her style is her interest in the player. What is their story? You...
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I’d like to thank my special guests from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles, for joining me today on my Born To Talk Radio Show. I learned so much about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles and I know you will too! David Fields, Executive Director Ray Sweet, Board...
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I was so happy to spend time with my friend Kelly Harland on my Born To Talk Radio Show, today! Listen now, if you didn’t have the opportunity to hear our live Born To Talk Radio Show episode. I love what I do and it was especially fun to visit with an “old” friend! AND,...
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Cody Smith cares about helping others break free from their fear because he used to be in their shoes. He ran away from opportunities and connections that would have benefited him in an effort to avoid ever having to speak publicly. During a trip abroad, he finally faced that fear and learned to live confidently....
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Lisa Cook, the founder of kidSwim will be my guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show on Monday, May 21st starting at 1:00 PT. Swimming is one of the great joys of Lisa’s life. Much like I feel I was Born To Talk, Lisa was Born To Swim. She has been sharing her love...
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Tune in on Monday, May 14th at 1:00 PT for another edition of the Born To Talk Radio Show heard on Blog Talk Radio. My special guests are from the South Bay Children’s Health Center. Lisa Daggett-Cummings, Director of Development Angela Wilson, Director of Mental Health Programs The focus of this show is highlighting...
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The Born To Talk Radio Show heard on Blog Talk Radio on Monday, May 7th at 1:00 PT is featuring the Founders of Walk The Ridge, Nellie and Stephen Ambrose. Walk the Ridge is a growing civility movement that promotes the daily practice of listening and respect within our differences. We will explore everything about...
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Welcome to The Born To Talk Radio Show. My guest on Monday, April 30th at 1:00 PT is Robert Manni, host of Guy’s Guy Radio and author of The Guys’ Guy’s Guide To Love. Robert developed the Guy’s Guy Platform to help men and women better understand each other and bridge the growing communication gap between the sexes. He continually...
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My special guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show heard at 1:00 PT on Monday, April 23rd, is my friend, Christine Conradt. Christine and I met over 20 years ago while working at our local Westchester Family YMCA in Los Angeles. I knew then how focused she was in everything she did, she was...
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Tune in to my Born To Talk Radio Show on Monday, April 16th at 1:00 PT. My guest this week is Chris Erskine a nationally known humor columnist and editor for the Los Angeles Times. If you read the LA Times, then you know Chris. He writes for the Sports, Travel and Saturday sections and...
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Chris Baca will be joining me on Monday, April 9th, at 1:00 PT on my Born To Talk Radio Show. He is the Executive Director of Meals On Wheels West. Chris provides leadership for all phases of operations, with special emphasis on long-range planning, program impact, client services and community partnerships. This includes overseeing and...
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Cassidy McMillan is an Actress, award-winning Film Director, Producer, Writer and Speaker. She will be making a return visit to the Born To Talk Radio Show on Monday, April 2nd starting at 1:00 PT. She just completed starring in a Los Angeles area Theater Production of the Tony Award Nominated, Pulitzer Prize Finalist drama play “OTHER...
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Michael Lawson, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League will be my guest on Monday, March 26th from 1-2PT on my Born To Talk Radio Show. Michael and I will be talking about the history and the mission of the Urban League and the impact it has had on Los Angeles. Since 1921, the...
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I’m thrilled to have Katrina-Jane join me on my Born To Talk Radio Show, for a special edition on Thursday, March 22nd beginning at 11:00 PT for our 1 hour show. She is visiting from Australia and I have the good fortune of having her as my guest. Katrina-Jane is a down to earth, ‘out...
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On Monday, March 19th at 1:00 PT, Sharifah Hardie will be joining me on my Born To Talk Radio show. Sharifah Hardie, also known as “Ask Sharifah,” is a Long Beach business consultant, motivational speaker, tarot teacher and spiritual advisor. She has over 20 years of experience working with clients in the areas of business...
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Christine and I met in the late ’90’s while working together at the Westchester YMCA, in Los Angeles. She will be my guest on my Born To Talk Radio Show, heard now on BlogTalkRadio. You can hear our show live starting at 1:00 PT on Monday, March 12th. Christine is originally from Nebraska. She’s very accomplished...
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Please join me, Marsha Wietecha, host of the weekly Born To Talk Radio show, on Monday, March 5th, at 1:00 PT for my first episode on BlogTalkRadio. This is an exciting new opportunity and I’m looking forward to you joining me on this ride! I will be talking with the Creator and Producer of South Bay...
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