Jessie interviews authors & influencers on topics ranging from healthy friendships & baking to spying on terrorists & racism. This radio show turned podcast features conversations with writers, podcasters, poets, journalists, and other influencers who are shaping our culture. Join us in the studio, and jump into the discussion!
Lottie Bedlow, Great British Bake Off contestant, shares her perfectly imperfect baking recipes in her new cookbook, Baking Imperfect. Learn why she doesn't mind messing up the kitchen and making lots of adjustments so she can revel in the end result.
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Susie Spikol shares her love of the outdoors and its wonders in her new book, The Animal Adventurer's Guide. Hear how she inspires kids to try new things and connect with the world around them.
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https://susiespikol.com/
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Marcy Carrriker Smothers assures us that you're never too old to love Disney and there will never be an end to its magic. Her new book, 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime, shares 100+ ways to experience the parks at all ages.
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https://www.marcycarrikersmothers.com/
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What is a bad parent, and how do know if you are one? Carla Naumburg explores that topic in her new book, You're Not a Shty Parent, and the many ways parents can change their thinking about success and failure in parenting.
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https://www.carlanaumburg.com/
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Kim John Payne helps parents understand why their teens & tweens are so reactive, and how to build stronger relationships with their children. He talks about his book, Emotionally Resilient Teens & Tweens, and offers hope to parents who are ready for change.
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https://www.simplicityparenting.com/
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Michael Mehta Webster shares the many ways the earth's ecosystems restore and rejuvenate despite overwhelming obstacles. His new book, The Rescue Effect: The Key To Saving Life on Earth, chronicles his research and offers a sense of hope for the future. To learn more visit Workman Publishing's website here: https://www.workman.com/products/the-rescue-effect/hardback (https://www.workman.com/products/the-rescue-effect/hardback) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Karen MacNeil is one of the most influential voices in the world of wine. In this podcast, she shares what went into her book, The Wine Bible, and some insight on why wine is so dearly loved. To learn more about Karen MacNeil visit her website here: https://www.karenmacneil.com/ (https://www.karenmacneil.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Mariko Tamaki grew up loving Anne of Green Gables, and she explores an Anne-inspired and updated heroine in her new book, Anne of Greenville. LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand
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Tiffany Jewell uses her background in education to teach kids about identity, justice, and activism in her new book, The Antiracist Kid. Listen as she shares her own experience understanding biases and how she talks to her own kids about differences. To learn more about Tiffany Jewell, visit her website here: https://www.anti-biasmontessori.com/ (https://www.anti-biasmontessori.com/)
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Dr. Sophy meets parents where they're at: frustrated, exhausted, and wanting to do better. He talks about rebuilding the parent/child relationship through discovering core values, addressing generational wounds, and stopping cycles of frustration and struggle. To learn more about Dr. Charles Sophy visit his website here: https://drsophy.com/ (https://drsophy.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Rina Raphael explores the health an wellness industry and the promises it makes to women. Listen as she shares the industry's promises of salvation and the toll it takes on women who bear the weight of following all the latest gurus and rules. To learn more about Rina Raphael visit her website here: https://www.rinaraphael.com/ (https://www.rinaraphael.com/)
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Caroline Clauss-Ehlers and her husband, Chef Julian, share their practical and professional knowledge of the benefits of family mealtimes in their book, Eating Together, Being Together. Join the conversation in this podcast where Jessie and Caroline talk about their own experience getting kids involved in the mealtime process at all ages. To learn more about Caroline Clauss-Ehlers, visit her website here: https://eatingtogetherbeingtogether.com/ (https://eatingtogetherbeingtogether.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Nora Neus was a reporter for CNN when she discovered Muhammad Najem and his on-the-ground war reporting via social media in his hometown in Syria. Learn more about their connection, and how they continue to raise awareness of the violence in Syria through their new book, Muhammad Najem: War Reporter. To learn more about Nora Neus, visit her website here: https://noraneus.com/ (https://noraneus.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Dr. Julia Skinner shares her expertise on fermentation of all kinds of food and beverages and her new book, Our Fermented Lives. To learn more about Dr. Julia Skinner, visit her website here: https://root-kitchens.com/ (https://root-kitchens.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Jenna Evans Welch set her latest book, Spells for Lost Things, in the spooky town of Salem. Learn about her newest characters and the mystery they're trying to unravel in this witchy new YA novel. To learn more about Jenna Evans Welch, visit her website here: https://www.jennaevanswelch.com/ LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand
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Mike Allen and his co-authors teach people how to say more with less. Their new book, Smart Brevity, explains why and how to trim words in your writing and get to the point. To learn more about Mike Allen, Jim VandeHe, and Roy Schwartz, visit their website here: https://smartbrevity.com/ (https://smartbrevity.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Even with a firm grasp of self-care, nutrition, and well-being, Jess Cording learned a lot while caring for her terminally-ill father. She shares her story along with offering practical support for caregivers who need to manage stress and figure out how to sleep at night. To learn more about Jess Cording, visit her website here: https://jessicacordingnutrition.com/ (https://jessicacordingnutrition.com/)
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Ryan T. Higgins created his newest Bruce book, Hey, Bruce!, with a wonderfully interactive format for kids. Learn how this idea went from Ryan's imagination, through the test-audience of his own children, and onto the page. To learn more about Ryan T. Higgins visit his website here: https://books.disney.com/book-author/ryan-t-higgins/ (https://books.disney.com/book-author/ryan-t-higgins/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand
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Actress, author, and activist Holly Robinson Peete talks about how she helped her autistic son share his voice with the world. She and R.J. collaborated on a new picture book, Charlie Makes a Splash, and Holly joins us to share some of her journey. To learn more about Holly Robinson Peete, visit her website here: https://hollyrod.org/ (https://hollyrod.org/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Patricia Schultz, best-selling travel writer, shares the myriad of ways she has grown through travelling around the world. Her latest book, Why We Travel, showcases some of the best lessons she's learned about people, places, and herself. To learn more about Patricia Schultz visit her website here: https://www.workman.com/brands/1000-places (https://www.workman.com/brands/1000-places) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Kelley Holland helps women understand their relationship with money and take control of their finances. In her book, You Are Worthy: Change Your Money Mindset, Build Your Wealth & Fund Your Future, she helps women gain confidence and develop a plan for their money. To learn more about Kelley Holland, visit her website here: https://ownyourdestinycoaching.com/ (https://ownyourdestinycoaching.com/)
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Amy Sarig King approaches the topic of book-banning and censorship in her book, Attack of the Black Rectangles. Learn why she's passionate about the topic, and how she navigated it as a parent. To learn more about Amy Sarig King, visit her website here: https://www.as-king.com/ (https://www.as-king.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
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Laura Chung shares what she has learned from countless manifestation groups and her own personal journey toward understanding herself, and her book, How to Manifest, takes readers on a 40-day journey exploring the topic. To learn more about Laura Chung visit her website here: https://www.laurakchung.com/ (https://www.laurakchung.com/)
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Vicki Cody has been an Army wife for over 40 years, and she shares the ups and downs of being married to a four-star general and a mom to two soldiers serving in the 101st Airborne Division. Her new book, Fly Safe, compliments her last book, Army Wife, and offers insight and hope to those living life as military families. To learn more about Vicki Cody visit her website here: https://vickicody.com/about/ (https://vickicody.com/about/)
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Mara Grunbaum was the kid who always wanted to knock down the block tower. Now she uses her scientific knowledge to teach kids what they can learn from the way things break, fall, decompose, and come apart. Listen as Mara shares what she loved about creating the new Nat Geo book, Break Down, and how it can help kids learn these principles safely to curb their curiosity. Learn more about Mara here: https://www.maragrunbaum.com/ (https://www.maragrunbaum.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessi)https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (e/)
Dr. Gabby Wild has had to learn a lot of ways to communicate with the animals she works with as a wildlife veterinarian. She's using that knowledge to help kids understand the wonderful world of animal communication, so they can understand both the animals they may meet in the wild and their furry friends right at home. Learn more about Dr. Gabby Wild and How to Talk to Animals here: https://gabbywild.org/ (https://gabbywild.org/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Elena Lister helps adults have difficult conversations with their children about death and loss. She shares how you can get it right the first time or revisit hard topics with your children to facilitate healing and healthy grieving. Learn more about Elena and the book she co-authored with Michael Schwartzman, Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss, here: https://www.elenalistermd.com/ (https://www.elenalistermd.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Dr. James Weiner writes about his research on children of prominent families, sharing insight on their struggles and strengths. His book, The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World, shares both the stories of those he talked with and his own experience growing up in a prominent family. Learn more about Dr. James Weiner here: https://www.questforlegitimacy.com/the-book/ (https://www.questforlegitimacy.com/the-book/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
V.L. Stuart took her love for her massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMOPRG) character and turned it into a new fantasy series. Learn how she got started and wrote Orb & Arrow: Exploration and the other books in the trilogy about the land of Darae. Learn more about V.L. Stuart here: https://authorvlstuart.com/ (https://authorvlstuart.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Ali Michael and Eleanora Bartoli needed a safe place to discuss their questions and feelings about racism with other white friends. Now, they've taken that experience and translated it into a book to help others engage in a thoughtful dialogue. Listen as they share how their book, Our Problem, Our Path: Collective Antiracism for White People. Learn more on their websites: https://www.alimichael.org/ https://dreleonorabartoli.com/ LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Paula Young Shelton grew up hearing her father tell the story of how Jesse Owens inspired him. Now, she has turned that tale into a children's book to inspire others. Listen as Paula shares the story behind Just Like Jessie Owens. Learn more about Paula Young Shelton here: https://www.instagram.com/pyshelton/ (https://www.instagram.com/pyshelton/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Aimee Hoben's experience as a land conservation lawyer and in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 corporation give her a unique perspective as the author of The Third Way. Learn what motivated her to create Arden's story, and what she learned along the way. Learn more about Aimee here: https://www.aimeehoben.com/ (https://www.aimeehoben.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
When Carol Nickles learned of the Great Thumb Fire of 1881, she knew she had to write a story about the families affected by the tragedy. She shares what the story meant to her as a Thumb Area resident, and how she went about writing her book, Thumb Fire Desire. Learn more about Carol Nickles here: https://www.carolnicklesauthor.com/home (https://www.carolnicklesauthor.com) Carol will be speaking at the St. Clair County Library and presenting a writer's workshop on Wednesday, August 10th. More information is available here: https://stclaircountylibrary.org/events/list/Thumb-Fire-Desire-Book-Presentation-with-Michigan-Author-Carol-Nickles (https://stclaircountylibrary.org/events/list/Thumb-Fire-Desire-Book-Presentation-with-Michigan-Author-Carol-Nickles)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Eleven-year-old Bellen Woodard saw a need for change, and she figured out how to be the one to start it. In her book, More Than Peach, she shares how a simple conversation with her friends led to a company and a movement. Learn more about Bellen Woodard here: https://www.morethanpeach.com/ (https://www.morethanpeach.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Kristel Bell talks about her STEM-inspired Surprise Powerz dolls for kids ages 2-5. As a female entrepreneur, Kristel loves showing girls that they can be anything they want to be, and she created Surprise Powerz to break barriers, solve problems, and reflect the diversity of girls today. Learn more about Suprize Powerz dolls here: https://www.surprisepowerz.com/ (https://www.surprisepowerz.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Jessie Stephens shares how her own heartbreak led her on the path to sharing the pain of many others. In her candid and tender new book, Heartsick, she captures the universal experience of love and heartbreak. Learn more about Jessie Stephens and Heartsick here: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestephens90/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jessiestephens90/?hl=en) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Rachel Pruchno experienced living with a family member with serious mental illness from the perspective of a daughter and a mother. Now she shares her story to help others see that there is hope and possibility for family members and those struggling with mental illness. Learn more about Rachel Pruchno and her book, Beyond Madness, here: http://rachelpruchno.net/surroundedbymadness/ (http://rachelpruchno.net/surroundedbymadness/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Sandra Butler isn't afraid to say she's old. She's also honest about the process it took to get there and the realities that await her in the future. Sandra talks about her book, The Kitchen is Closed and Other Benefits of Being Old, and why it's important for old women to share their stories with the world. Learn more about Sandra Butler here: https://sandrabutler.net/ (https://sandrabutler.net/)
Maren Cooper explores the world of a family struggling with the realities of mental health and generational trauma. In her new novel, Finding Grace, readers experience all three perspectives of the lives of Charlie, Caroline, and Grace as they walk through unexpected motherhood, mental health crisis, and becoming part of a community. Learn more about Maren Cooper and Finding Grace here: https://marencooper.com/about/ (https://marencooper.com/about/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Camille Baker explores the world of dating apps in her perfect summer read, The Moment We Met. Listen as she shares how she feels about dating apps, and why it's so easy to fall in love with the perfect rom-com novel. Learn more about Camille Baker here: https://camillebaker.com/ (https://camillebaker.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Jessica Nabongo is the first black woman to visit every country in the world; she is also a Detroiter who went to CYO Camp in Michigan's Thumbcoast. Learn how this Michigan girl ventured out and explored the world so she could share it with readers in her book, The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World. Learn more about Jessica Nabongo here: https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com/ (https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
While studying her family's genealogy, Judith Berlowitz met a character that sparked her curiosity and led to a deeper understanding of historical events. Listen as she shares how she discovered Gestapo and Soviet documents about a relative, which led her to writing her debut novel, Home So Far Away. n Learn more about Judith Berlowitz and Home So Far Away here: https://www.judithberlowitzauthor.com/ (https://www.judithberlowitzauthor.com/)
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d Soviet documents about a forgotten distant relative from Germany
Chef Kelli Lewton combined her knowledge of food preparation and decorating to create Make Your Own Party, a cookbook and party planning manual. Chef Kelli gives tips on how to plan the perfect themed party using eclectic decor and tasty recipes. Learn more about Chef Kelli here: https://www.chefkellilewton.com/ (https://www.chefkellilewton.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Matthew Diffee knows what it's like to be rejected...frequently. His work as a cartoonist involves having his work handed back for various reasons, and he's celebrating some of them in The Best of the Rejection Collection: 297 Cartoons That Were Too Dark, Too Weird, or Too Dirty for The New Yorker. Listen as Matthew shares why he chose this collection of rejected cartoons from his own work and that of fellow cartoonists as well as what he loves about telling stories in pictures. Learn more about Matthew Diffee and his work here: http://www.matthewdiffee.com/ (http://www.matthewdiffee.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Ebony LaDelle expresses her love for romance and the city of Detroit in her new book, Love Radio. Join us for a conversation about why reading YA fiction can keep you current, and how writers infuse their passions into their books. Learn more about Ebony LaDelle and Love Radio here: https://www.ebonyladelle.com/ (https://www.ebonyladelle.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Marcus Bridgewater a.k.a. Garden Marcus, shares how his adventures gardening have taught him about himself and the world around him. Join this discussion with Marcus about his book, How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself. Learn more about Marcus Bridgewater and How to Grow here: https://www.gardenmarcus.com/ (https://www.gardenmarcus.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Linda Stewart Henley features a quite ordinary character in her new novel, Waterbury Winter, but his story captivates readers. Learn what inspired Linda to tell the story of Barnaby Brown and his eccentric parrot, and how the simple tales of ordinary human life can inspire us. Learn more about Linda Stewart Henley here: https://www.lindastewarthenleyauthor.com/ (https://www.lindastewarthenleyauthor.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Catherine Newman loves helping kids learn practical tools for living fulfilling lives. Her latest book, What Can I Say? A Kid's guide to Super-Useful Social Skills, uses humor and creativity to show kids how to express themselves with words. Learn more about Catherine Newman and What Can I Say? here: https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com/ (https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Merle Saferstein complied hundreds of volumes of her personal journals into her book, Living and Leaving My Legacy. She shares how she decided to open her heart to the world, and the process she went to to organize her many thoughts. Learn more about Merle Saferstein and Living and Leaving My Legacy here: https://merlersaferstein.com/ (https://merlersaferstein.com/)
Daniel Bergner shares the story of walking through life with his mentally ill brother. He explores the ups and downs of various treatment options which led him to research the history of mental health treatment both past and present. His book, The Mind and The Moon, shares his journey with his brother and sheds light on all the unanswered questions related to treating and living with mental illness. Learn more about Daniel Bergner and The Mind and the Moon here: http://danielbergner.com/ (http://danielbergner.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Omar Garriott knows how to leverage LinkedIn to build a network and advance your career. In a new book he co-authored with Jeremy Schifeling, LINKED: Conquer LinkedIn, Get the Job, Own Your Future, they share how job-seekers can get the most our of LinkedIn. Learn more about Oma Garriott here: https://www.thejobinsiders.com/ (https://www.thejobinsiders.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Helena Hunting loves writing about love, and her new book, Starry-Eyed Love, has all the wonderful components of a perfect rom-com. Learn more about Helena Hunting and Starry-Eyed Love here: https://helenahunting.com/ (https://helenahunting.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Jen Ferguson is the first author to write in the YA category for The Heartdrum imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, which focuses on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes.
Her new book, The Summer of Bitter and Sweet, deals with teen trauma faced by indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Learn more about Jen Ferguson here:
https://www.jenfergusonwrites.com/
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WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members:
Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand
Audio Engineer: George James
Administrator: Jessie Wiegand
Marketing: Jessie Wiegand
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Allison Raskin explores how mental health issues can affect relationships in her new book, Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, and/or Depression. Listen as she and Jessie talk about the ups and downs of romantic relationships when one or both partners deals with these issues. Learn more about Allison Raskin here: https://www.allisonraskin.com/ (https://www.allisonraskin.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Angie Thomas writes a searing exploration of Black boyhood in her new book, Concrete Rose, a prequel to her mega-selling and multi-award winning book, The Hate U Give. Listen as Angie shares why she decided to tell Maverick Carter's story and how it can help readers understand the foundation of Maverick's role as a father. Learn more about Angie Thomas here: https://angiethomas.com/ (https://angiethomas.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Kurt and Ellie Johnson collaborated to write a story of adventure, loss, and healing. Joins us for a conversation about The Barrens, and the creative work they did together to finish this story. Learn more about The Barrens here: https://www.kurtjohnsonbooks.com/ (https://www.kurtjohnsonbooks.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Liuan Huska started having chronic pain in her 20s. Her book, Hurting Yet Whole, shares her journey of trying to get a diagnosis, struggling with her personal limitations, and wrestling with God. Learn more about Liuan Huska here: https://liuanhuska.com/ (https://liuanhuska.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Leopoldo Gout co-wrote the book, Monarca, to celebrate the love he had for his daughter and the life-cycle of the Monarch butterfly. Listen as he shares his love of family and how this magical tale of a Mexican-American girls who transforms into a Monarch came to life. To learn more about Leopoldo Gout visit his website here: http://www.leopoldogout.net/ (http://www.leopoldogout.net/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
We checked in with one of Port Huron's favorite bands, The Native Howl, while they're competing on Hit Parader's show, No Cover. Listen as Jake & Chan share how the local music scene influenced The Native Howl, and what they've got to look forward to this summer as they tour with GWAR.
To learn more about The Native Howl visit their website here:
https://www.thenativehowl.com/ (https://www.thenativehowl.com/)
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Audio Engineer: George James
Administrator: Jessie Wiegand
Marketing: Jessie Wiegand
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Aaron Blabey tackles prejudice and stereotyping in his book series, The Bad Guys. Find out why he decided to redeem some of the animals most likely to have a bad reputation and how much fun he had doing it. Learn more about The Bad Guys here: https://www.aaronblabey.com/ (https://www.aaronblabey.com/) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Riley Redgate's new book, Alone Out Here, has all the futuristic drama and moral dilemmas you'd expect when a groups of teenagers end up floating through space trying to preserve human existence in the known universe. Learn more about Riley Redgate and Alone Out Here on her website here: https://www.rileyredgate.com/ (https://www.rileyredgate.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Have you ever wondered what it might feel like to work for you? Stephen M.R. Covey sheds some light on how your leadership style affects your employees and team members. In his new book, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, Stephen M. R. Covey encourages leaders to move toward a more effective way to work with others and set aside practices that may be sabotaging their work relationships. Learn more about Stephen M.R. Covey and Trust & Inspire here: https://www.franklincovey.com/books/trust-and-inspire/ (https://www.franklincovey.com/books/trust-and-inspire/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Polly Hamilton Hilsabeck's novel American Blues takes the reader back to the 1970s to a small town in South Carolina after the lynching of a black man. Polly shares what the book means to her and how she hopes it engages readers in the conversation of race in America. Learn more about Polly Hamilton Hilsabeck and American Blues here: https://www.pollyhamiltonhilsabeck.com/ (https://www.pollyhamiltonhilsabeck.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Roshani Chokshi used to imagine that she was secretly a princess that would soon be called upon to save the world. As an author she has written that character into life in the Aru Shah series. Roshani talks about her last book in the series, Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality, and how much she enjoyed writing this magical and modern tale. Learn more about Roshani Chokshi and Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality here: https://www.roshanichokshi.com/books/aru-shah-and-the-nectar-of-immortality/ (https://www.roshanichokshi.com/books/aru-shah-and-the-nectar-of-immortality/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Gaining a healthy view of risk can lead to positive changes in your personal and professional life, and Angie Morgan, co-author of Bet on You: How to Win With Risk, shares some insight on how to reframe your relationship with risk. Learn more about Angie Morgan and Bet on You: How to Win With Risk here: https://leadstar.us/ (https://leadstar.us/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
James Crews shares how poetry can guide us toward a life of greater kindness and connection as he talks about The Path to Kindness: Poems of Connection and Joy. Learn more about James Crews here: https://jamescrews.net/ (https://jamescrews.net/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Ted Fischer shares how technology can improve the lives of older adults by offering companionship in the form of Joy for All pets by Ageless Innovation. Jessie and Ted talk about the benefits of a life-like pet for soothing older adults struggling with dementia, Alzheimer's, loneliness, and isolation. Learn more about Joy for All Companion Pets here: https://joyforall.com/ (https://joyforall.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Gregory Maguire, best known for writing Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, shares his latest book, Cress Watercress. Listen as Gregory shares why he loves writing fantasy and especially loves sharing his stories with children. Learn more about Gregory here: https://gregorymaguire.com/ (https://gregorymaguire.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
In her latest book, 10 At 10: The Surprising Childhoods of Ten Remarkable People, Carlyn Beccia explores the childhoods of 10 famous people. Listen as Carlyn and Jessie chat about what they were like when they were 10 years old and how normal everyday kids with wonderful gifts can end up doing extraordinary things. Learn more about Carln Beccia here: http://www.carlynbeccia.com/
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
When Mary Doria Russell stumbled upon an old photograph of a woman leading a union demonstration in Michigan's upper peninsula, her curiosity led to the creation of her last novel. Russell talks about how The Women of the Copper Country began and what she learned during the writing process. Learn more about Mary Doria Russell and The Women of the Copper Country here: https://marydoriarussell.net/ (https://marydoriarussell.net/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Nate Thompson and his wife, Kate, share how their faith moved beyond a Sunday morning church service into their everyday lives. Their journey led them to create Between Sundays, a book that shares Nate's faith journey and encourages others to experience community and love their neighbors. Learn more about Nate & Kate Thompson here: https://youtube.com/channel/UC6emWEBuABc9CxKsszXdMDw (https://youtube.com/channel/UC6emWEBuABc9CxKsszXdMDw) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Glenn Boozan found a creative way to help her sister deal with her insecurities about motherhood; she compared her to some of the scariest mothers in the animal kingdom. In her book, There Are Moms Way Worse Than You, Glenn lends an interesting perspective to those who worry that that they'll never be good enough moms. Learn more about Glenn Boozan and her book here: https://www.workman.com/products/there-are-moms-way-worse-than-you/hardback (https://www.workman.com/products/there-are-moms-way-worse-than-you/hardback)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
In a world full of artists and creators, what makes your work unique? Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist, explores creativity, passion, and originality in this wonderful conversation on the 10th anniversary of his book's publication. Learn more about Austin Kleon here: https://austinkleon.com/ (https://austinkleon.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Kimberlee Yolanda Williams offers a unique way to approach cross racial reconciliation in her new book, Dear White Woman, Please Come Home. Listen and Kimberlee and Jessie talk about the way the book is structured and how it can help women identify and remove the barriers that keep them apart. Learn more about Kimberlee Yolanda Williams here: https://www.engagingacrossdifference.com/ (https://www.engagingacrossdifference.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
When Lynne Bowman discovered she had Type II Diabetes in her 40s, she radically changed her diet. Now, she's helping others eat flavorful and healthy foods with her simple motto: eat real food. Lynne is the author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them, and she shares how making changes to your diet doesn't have to be complicated. Learn more about Lynne Bowman here: https://lynnebowman.com/ (https://lynnebowman.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Andrew Beeler shares what it's been like serving the 83rd District in the Michigan House of Representatives. As a first-time elected official, Beeler talks about the procs and cons of representing his home town. Learn more about Andrew Beeler here: https://gophouse.org/member/repandrewbeeler/posts (https://gophouse.org/member/repandrewbeeler/posts)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Aileen Weintraub shares her story of being on bed rest during a high risk pregnancy and how she communicated that period in her new book, Knocked Down: A High-Risk Memoir. Learn more about Aileen Weintraub here: https://www.aileenweintraub.com/ (https://www.aileenweintraub.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Leanne Brown talks about how she confronted her perfectionism in the kitchen and learned to be content with her cooking skills. She talks about her new cookbook, Good Enough, and how she helps people become more confident in the kitchen. Learn more about Leanne Brown here: https://www.leannebrown.com/ (https://www.leannebrown.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Rebecca Rolland is a language specialist and speech-language pathologist who teaches parents how to talk with their children. Rebecca and Jessie discuss the communication challenges kids and parents face, and talk about practical ways to improve everyday communication. Learn more about Rebecca Rolland and The Art of Talking With Your Children here: https://rebeccarolland.com/ (https://rebeccarolland.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Kendall Smith, author of The Rookie Father, talks with Jessie about how men who have grown up with absent fathers can begin their own journey as great dads. Learn more about Kendall here: https://therookiefather.com/ (https://therookiefather.com/)
Steve Fernandez, co-owner of PH Country Style Market, shares how it feels to open a downtown grocery store, and how it feels owning a business in a small community. Learn more about Country Style Market and their locations here: https://countrystylemarket.com/ (https://countrystylemarket.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Rea Frey is a multi-published, award-winning bestselling author and the CEO and founder of Writeway, where aspiring writers become published authors. Rea and Jessie discuss how authors get the word out about their books and Rea's latest release, the domestic drama Secrets of Our House. Learn more about Rea here: https://www.reafrey.com/about (https://www.reafrey.com) https://www.writewayco.com/ (https://www.writewayco.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Dr. Michelle Drouin is a behavioral scientist and expert on technology, relationships, couples, and sexuality. She talks with Jessie about her book, Out of Touch: How to Survive and Intimacy Famine, and how people can develop the connections with others that they need to thrive. Learn more about Dr. Michelle Drouin here: https://www.drmichelledrouin.com/ (https://www.drmichelledrouin.com/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT’s LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Gabby Salazar is a National Geographic Explorer, nature and conservation photographer, and social scientist. Gabby co-authored NatGeo's No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice. Learn more about the book here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ (https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/) Learn more about Gabby Salazar here: http://gabbysalazar.com/ (gabbysalazar.com) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
A.K. Frailey imagines a world where history and the future converge, aliens and humans have intermingled throughout time, and the search for meaning is ever present. A.K. talks about the historical science fiction genre and her latest book, OldEarth Melchior Encounter. Learn more about A.K. Frailey here: https://akfrailey.com/ (https://akfrailey.com/)
LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm) WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand Follow Jessie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/ (https://www.instagram.com/wgrt_jessie/)
Stacey Crew is a certified health coach and organizing expert. She shares her wisdom about finding and creating a peaceful kitchen through organization and healthy living. To learn more about Stacey Crew visit her website here: https://staceycrew.com/books/ (https://staceycrew.com/books/) LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here: https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm/ (https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm)
WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand
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A.I. Fabler takes a satirical look into the future of the woke agenda in his book, Agenda 2060: The Future as It Happens. Listen as author, Artie (A.I.) Fabler shares what inspired the book and his perspective on understanding where we are and where we're going. Learn more about A.I. Fabler here: https://agenda2060.com/ (https://agenda2060.com/) WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie is produced by the following team members: Executive Producer: Jessie Wiegand Audio Engineer: George James Administrator: Jessie Wiegand Marketing: Jessie Wiegand
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The story of intimate partner abuse unfolds from the beginning of a relationship until the end in the book What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After and Abusive Relationship. Dr. Amelia Kelly provides the clinical voice in the book, and she writes alongside co-author Kendall Ann Combs who shares her story of abuse. Listen as Dr. Kelley shares her perspective on topics such as narcissistic behavior, love-bombing, and how to recognize intimate partner abuse. Learn more about Dr. Kelley here: https://www.ameliakelley.com/ (https://www.ameliakelley.com/)
Lauren Duke had a lot to process about her childhood when she set out to write her memoir, Sh**house. Raised by alcoholics and drug addicts, her emotional and physical wellbeing was constantly in jeopardy, but peace emerged when she decided to deal with the trauma of her past. Listen as Lauren shares the themes that surfaced when she wrote about her parents and the healing she eventually found in the process. Learn more about Lauren here: https://www.laurendollieduke.com/ (https://www.laurendollieduke.com/)
Gary John Bishop uses his direct style to help people discover the real issues they may be having in their relationships. His new book, Love, UnF***ed, gets to the heart of what really makes us struggle in our partnerships: ourselves. Learn more about Gary John Bishop here: https://garyjohnbishop.com/ (https://garyjohnbishop.com/)
Ian Rosenberg has over 20 years of experience as a media lawyer. As legal counsel for ABC news, he specializes in knowing when it's okay to speak your mind. Listen as Ian shares info from his new book, Free Speech Handbook, a new graphic novel in the World Citizen Comic Series. Learn more here: https://www.freespeechhandbook.com/ (https://www.freespeechhandbook.com/)
Mari Tautimes had her first child at 15, so her advice for working mothers comes from experience. In this episode, hear how Mari learned to leverage her social capital, circumstances, and passion to succeed professionally. Mari talks about her book, #KeepGoing: From 15-Year-Old Mom To Successful CEO And Entrepreneur, which you can find here: https://maritautimes.com/ (https://maritautimes.com/)
Meet Lainey Dionne, an indie pop singer/songwriter from Rhode Island whose album “Self Titled” is a roller coaster ride of raw, honest emotions that come with toxic and healthy relationships. Lainey talks with Jessie about the songs on her latest album, and what it feels like to get broken up with right before a major recording session. Learn more about Lainey Dionne here: https://www.laineydionne.com (https://www.laineydionne.com)
Sarah Tse talks about the 7 years of struggle she went through as an entrepreneur which she shares in her book, 7 Years on the Frontline. Working through the challenges of law suits and IRS audits helped her grow both personally and professionally. Learn more about Sarah on her website here: https://www.sarahytse.com/ (https://www.sarahytse.com/)
Brian Bender was a 90s kid, so he experienced the origin of the boy band craze firsthand while watching N SYNC, Backstreet Boys, and New Kids on the Block live shows. As a member of Boy Band Review, Brian gets to relive those days with his band members and audiences. Listen as he shares how the band got started any why he calls himself the "Dad" of the group. Learn more about Boy Band Review here: https://boybandreview.com/
Sean Tyler Foley has been acting on stage and in film and televisions since he was 6 years old. Listen as he shares his perspective on why we get so hung up on the fear of public speaking and how to discover the root causes of our anxiety. Learn more about Tyler Foley here: https://stages.seantylerfoley.com/now51993025 (https://stages.seantylerfoley.com/now51993025)
Dr. Sylvia A. Earle is an oceanographer, field scientist, and a National Geographic Society explorer. She shares her love of the world's oceans and her book, Oceans: A Global Odyssey. Learn more at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/impact/article/sylvia-earle-protecting-exploring-ocean (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/impact/article/sylvia-earle-protecting-exploring-ocean)
Ken Rusk is passionate about blue collar jobs and their potential to help young people achieve successful and meaningful careers. In this episode Ken and Jessie talk about Ken's book, Blue Collar Cash, and how kids can explore these often underrated professions. Learn more about Ken here: https://www.kenrusk.com/blue-collar-cash (https://www.kenrusk.com/blue-collar-cash)
Peter Norton shares about the timeless nature of the Beatles' song lyrics and how they have shaped our culture. Peter recently published The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics a compendium of 170+ Beatles lyrics accompanied by full-color photos, artwork, and illustrations, with a foreword by music journalist and Beatles expert Steve Turner. Learn more here: https://www.thunderbaybooks.com/books/the-beatles-illustrated-lyrics-9781645176336/ (https://www.thunderbaybooks.com/books/the-beatles-illustrated-lyrics-9781645176336/)
Christine Harrington, FNP, is the voice behind Lake Huron Medical Center's Radio Health Minute. She has been a health care worker in the community for over 30 years, and specializes in family medicine. Learn more about Christine here: https://www.mylakehuron.com/find-a-provider/christine-s-harrington-fnp/ (https://www.mylakehuron.com/find-a-provider/christine-s-harrington-fnp/)
Karen Theume is the owner of A Touch of My Harp, and she specializes in Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy. Through the calming vibrations of harp music, she helps her clients relax and experience deep inner-relaxation. Learn more about Karen and harp therapy here: https://www.facebook.com/atouchofmyharp/ (https://www.facebook.com/atouchofmyharp/)
Laura Davis chronicles her intense relationship with her mother in her book, The Burning Light of Two Stars. The book is an intimate and honest portrait of two women fighting to stay connected despite a very serious rift that threatened to destroy their relationship. Laura shares the feelings and experiences she went through as her mother neared the end of her life, and she offers a thoughtful perspective on how to grow personally while examining our pasts. Learn more about Laura on her website here: https://lauradavis.net/ (https://lauradavis.net/)
Marisa Reichardt's book, A Shot at Normal, explores the conflict that arises between a teen and her parents over the issue of immunizations. Join Marisa and Jessie for a conversation about how different convictions can challenge our relationships and how to live peacefully with those who disagree with us. Learn more about Marisa and her writing here: http://www.marisareichardt.com/ (http://www.marisareichardt.com/)
Eoin Colfer is celebrating 20 years of writing the fabulously creative Artemis Fowl and Fowl Twins book series. He talks about his latest YA novel, The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve, and how honored he is to see his books on shelves year after year. Learn more about Eoin at his website here: https://www.eoincolfer.com/ (https://www.eoincolfer.com/)
Wendy Sanford developed a life-long friendship with her families domestic servant, Mary Norman. She shares the story of that 60-year friendship and what it taught her about herself, her family, and the culture around them all. Wendy shares her book, These Walls Between Us: A Memoir of Friendship Across Race and Class, which chronicles the journey she took and the the things she learned. Learn more about Wendy here: https://www.wendysanford-thesewallsbetweenus.com/ (https://www.wendysanford-thesewallsbetweenus.com/)
Ty Allan Jackson was inspired by his son's entrepreneurism to write Make Your Own Money: How Kids Can Earn It, Save It, Spend It, and Dream Big. Ty talks with Jessie about Danny dollar and how kids can get ahead long before they become adults. Learn more about Ty Allan Jackson here: https://tyallanjackson.com/ (https://tyallanjackson.com/)
Claire Lerner knows what its like to go head-to-head with a 3 year old, and she helps parents navigate the challenges of parenting young children every day. Her book, Why Is My Child In Charge, equips parents with the skills they need to end the struggles and begin enjoying this season of parenting. Learn more about Claire Lerner here: https://www.lernerchilddevelopment.com/ (https://www.lernerchilddevelopment.com/)
Douglas Abrams worked on The Book of Hope with Naturalist Jane Goodall. He shares how his journey toward a deeper understanding of hope was shaped by this project with Jane and her honesty and openness on the subject. Learn more about Douglas Abrams and The Book of Hope here: https://celadonbooks.com/book/the-book-of-hope/ (https://celadonbooks.com/book/the-book-of-hope/) and the Hope Summit here: https://summit.soundstrue.com/activating-hope/register/ (https://summit.soundstrue.com/activating-hope/register/)
Donna Jo Napoli shares her love of magical stories and the wonderful insight they give into human nature. Her new National Geographic book, Treasury of Magical Tales from Around the World, weaves together the mysterious and concrete to teach kids stories from a variety of cultures. Learn more about Donna Jo Napoli at her website here: https://www.donnajonapoli.com/ (https://www.donnajonapoli.com/)
Tamara Winfrey-Harris shares about the stereotypes black women face and how we can take action to eradicate them. Her book, the Sisters Are Alright, describes these stereotypes and how they have affected women for decades. Learn more about Tamara on her website here: https://www.tamarawinfreyharris.com/ (https://www.tamarawinfreyharris.com/)
Devora Zack shares information from her book, The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side, in a frank discussion about how personality types affect our work relationships. Learn more about Devora and her book here: https://www.myonlyconnect.com/ (https://www.myonlyconnect.com/)
Allyson Johnson shares 1,000 Perfect Weekends, National Geographic's newest collection of amazing places around the world. Find out the best places for movie-lovers, adventure-seekers, and foodies to get away and check items off their bucket lists. Learn more about Allyson and 1,000 Perfect weekends here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/)
Alex Johnson & Matt Graham talk about what it's like to play hockey for the Port Huron Prowlers and how they got into the sport in the first place. In this episode, Alex, Matt, and Jessie talk about: Where they grew up How they fell in love with hockey What it's like to play at McMorran Arena Things to do in Port Huron, Michigan Hopes for the Port Huron Prowler's 2021-22 season
Learn more about the Port Huron Prowlers on their website here: https://www.phprowlers.com/ (https://www.phprowlers.com/)
Spencer Stone chose to act when a terrorist began attacking passengers on their Paris-bound train. He shares what life has been like since that day in 2015 when he and his friends saved the lives of hundreds of people and how he hopes to encourage others. Connect with Spencer Stone on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/spencerjstone/ (https://www.instagram.com/spencerjstone/)
Philip Yancey shares his journey of accepting the imperfections of his mother, church, and Christian leaders as he reflected back on their theologies and practices. Philip's book, Where the Light Fell, chronicles the story of growing up with a fundamentalist mother during a period of time where racism was threaded into theology in the churches and Christian universities he attended. Learn more about Philip and Where the Light fell here: https://philipyancey.com/
Musician Caleb Malooley shares the value of sharing the stories behind his music. Learn about Writer's Rounds, a new way to experience live music at https://foundryporthuron.com/ (Foundry )in Port Huron, and why Caleb wanted to bring this Nashville-inspired format to his hometown. Learn more about Caleb and the Gasoline Gypsies here: https://thegasolinegypsies.com/ (https://thegasolinegypsies.com/) Learn more about Caleb's company, Black River Media Productions, here: https://blackrivermp.com/ (https://blackrivermp.com/)
Erika Engelhaupt explores the creepy and gory sides of science in her book, Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science. Erika and Jessie talk about: Why some people like being scared Why clowns are high on the creepiness scale The difference between creepy and scary The science of being scared
Learn more about Erika here:https://erikaengelhaupt.com/ ( https://erikaengelhaupt.com/)
Amanda Hesser had the awesome responsibility of choosing which recipes to include in the newest edition of the New York Time Essential Cookbook. Amanda and Jessie talk about: Why the NY Times Essential Cookbook needed updating Where new recipes came from How NY Times readers influenced the recipes Contributing chefs and food influencers like Samin Nosrat, David Chang, and Maangchi
Learn more about Amanda and the NY Times Essential cookbook here: https://food52.com/ (https://food52.com/)
Lawrence Gowan, co-lead vocalist and keyboardist for the band Styx, shares how it's going on the road as Styx tours promoting their album Crash of the Crown. Lawrence and Jessie talk about: How the pandemic affected Styx Touring after the isolation of the pandemic The success of the album, The Mission New album, Crash of the Crown Lawrence's ability on the rotating keyboard Tommy Shaw An inside tip for Styx when they visit Port Huron for their show at McMorran Arena
Learn more about the band Styx here: https://styxworld.com/ (https://styxworld.com/)
P.C. Smith shares her debut novel, The Shingle Weaver's Picnic, written in her mid-eighties. P.C. and Jessie talk about: What inspired her to write her first book in her mid-eighties Creating in mid-life and beyond P.C.'s life experiences that went into her book: living in northern Washington state, growing up in the Depression, WWII, small-town life
Learn more about P.C. and her work here: https://authorpcsmith.com/about-the-author (https://authorpcsmith.com/about-the-author)
Christina Gallina-Flood shares how Healing Hearts Home provides a community of support to women and girls who have been abused. Christina and Jessie talk about: How to find help to recover from abuse trauma S.H.O.U.T. groups and how they work What it takes to heal from past hurts
Learn more at : https://www.healingheartshome.org/ (https://www.healingheartshome.org/)
Dylan Thuras, co-author of Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide, shares his curiosity about local dishes and how food influences culture. In this episode, Dylan and Jessie discuss: What makes a food unusual Foods unique to Michigan What happens when you look for Vernors in Washington The more disgusting aspects of producing some foods How food brings people together
Learn more about Dylan and Gastro Obscura here: https://www.atlasobscura.com (https://www.atlasobscura.com)
Lynette Rice is an editor-at-large at Entertainment Weekly and the author of How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey's Anatomy. Listen as she shares what it was like to cover the show as a journalist and what she loves about the people she met along the way. Lynette and Jessie talk about: How Patrick Dempsey's public image evolved with his portrayal of Derek Shepherd, a.k.a. McDreamy Fun stories about past cast members Interviewing stars and working as an entertainment journalist Lynette's other love: all things Outlander
Learn more about Lynette here: https://www.instagram.com/lynette.rice/ (https://www.instagram.com/lynette.rice/)
Juliette Fay tackles the ups and downs of recovering from alcohol addiction in her book, Catch Us When We Fall. In this episode, Juliette and Jessie talk about: Having family members that struggle with addiction Losing someone you love to addiction Healing from past addiction Alcoholics Anonymous Creating community to help with healing
Learn more about Juliette Fay on her website here: https://juliettefay.com/ (https://juliettefay.com/)
David Rubenstein, host of Bloomberg TV’s The David Rubenstein Show and author of several books, talks about the interviews he conducted for his most recent work, The American Experiment. David searched out the core qualities, or DNA, that make-up the American people and their way of life. David and Jessie discuss: David's interviews with Cal Ripken, Billie Jean King, David McCullough, Jill Lepore The first textbook of America written by a woman Harris poll about American values Citizenship tests Theory of representative democracy Informed citizenry Knowing the mistakes of the past so you don't repeat them The interview format in storytelling Keys to a good interview
Learn more about David on his website here: http://davidrubenstein.com/ (http://davidrubenstein.com/)
Carrie Leskowitz is an award-winning interior designer and a certified life coach. Blending these two passions, she helps people connect their inner lives to their home environments. In this episode, Carrie and Jessie talk about: The meaning of "om" Signs in your home that your inner life is out of balance Redecorating after major life changes What kind of things you should bring into your home The effects of a chaotic home
Learn more about Carrie on her website here: https://www.carrieleskowitzinteriors.com/ (https://www.carrieleskowitzinteriors.com/)
Bruce Boise worked for a pharmaceutical company that marketed opioids to doctors for off-label use. Learn how Bruce broke out of the system and became an whistle blower, alerting the FDA, doctors, and consumers about the dangerous effects of off-label prescribing. In this episode, Bruce and Jessie talk about: Opioid addiction Opioid overdose deaths Pharmaceutical companies that market their drugs off-label Ethical issues doctors face when prescribing opioids Cephalon/Teva & Purdue Whistle blowers FDA
Learn more about Bruce on his website here: https://www.bruceboise.com/ (https://www.bruceboise.com/)
Sivan Hong's Super Fun Day series of children's books celebrate neurodiversity and help kids understand themselves and others. In this episode, Sivan and Jessie talk about Emily D. And the Frightful First Day, a book that explores the feelings that arise foe Emily before the first day of school. Learn more about Sivan and her book here: https://sivanhong.com/ (https://sivanhong.com/)
Robyn Lucas discusses the subtle but crippling effects of emotional abuse with an intimate partner and the way it plays out in her book, Paper Doll Lina. Learn more about Robyn on her website here: https://robynlucas.com/ (https://robynlucas.com/)
TV Writer and author Britta Lundin shares how she related to main character Mara in her book, Like Other Girls. Mara is struggling to discover where she fits in with her friends, family, and team mates in high school, and Britta uses her writing skills to dive deep into the questions Mara has about herself and the world around her. Learn more about Britta Lundin and Like Other Girls on her website here: https://www.brittalundin.com/ (https://www.brittalundin.com/)
Emily Goudy shares why she and her husband co-founded the nonprofit Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer and how the groups supports those facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more at on their website here: https://www.takingashotatbreastcancer.org/ (https://www.takingashotatbreastcancer.org/)
Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham talk about their graphic novel, Friends Forever, a glimpse into Shannon's 8th grade life in the 1980s. Join us for a fun conversation about bad perms, perfectionism, and beauty magazines and the constantly changing season of adolescence. Learn more about Shannon Hale here:https://shannonhale.com/ ( https://shannonhale.com/) Learn more about LeUyen Pham here: https://leuyenpham.com/ (https://leuyenpham.com/)
Robert Bathurst, British actor and stage performer, shares his work as narrator of Louse Penny's The Madness of Crowds and many other Inspector Gamache novels. Roberts talks about interpreting characters for narration along with the moral dilemma Gamache faces in the novel, and he also discusses how he has been mistaken for Jeff Daniels. Hear the books read by Robert Bathurst here: https://us.macmillan.com/search?searchType=products&q=robert+bathurst (https://us.macmillan.com/search?searchType=products&q=robert+bathurst)
Christina Erteszek's parents wanted her to write their life stories. It took over 20 years for her to piece together their separate accounts and complete her memoir which includes their immigrant history and pursuit of the American Dream. The First Lady of Underfashions tells the complex story of Christina's parents, Jan and Olga Erteszek, and their rise to success as founders of the The Olga Company. Learn more about Christina on her website here: https://www.christinaerteszek.com/ (https://www.christinaerteszek.com/)
After a summer of having their people nearby, many dogs need help adjusting to changes in their routines that happens when kids head back-to-school. Celebrity Dog Trainer and former host of Animal Planet’s Good Dog U, Joel Silverman, gives tips on getting to know your dog, crate training, and how to use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. Learn more about Joel on the Bil-Jac website here: https://www.bil-jac.com/training-videos/ (https://www.bil-jac.com/training-videos/) or on his website here: https://joelsilverman.net/ (https://joelsilverman.net/)
Liza Nash Taylor tells a masterful story in her book, In All Good Faith, weaving together true historical events and compelling characters. Listen as she shares how she discovered the Veterans Bonus March and how she incorporated it into her tale of two very different women struggling to hold themselves and their families together during The Great Depression. Learn more about Liza Nash Taylor on her website here: https://lizanashtaylor.com/ (https://lizanashtaylor.com/)
Becca Ehrlich discovered an abundant life by clearing away the clutter and finding out what truly matters. Join the conversation as she shares what Christian Minimalism means to her and how it helps her connect with God and herself. Learn more about Becca at her website here: https://christianminimalism.com/author/becca/ (https://christianminimalism.com/author/becca/)
David Zucchino, Pulitzer Prize winning author, shares his thoughts on what really happened in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898. Commonly referred to as a "race riot", David explores the truth about what happened, who instigated the violence, and why the story hasn't been told until now. Learn more about David here: https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/david-zucchino-0 (https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/david-zucchino-0)
Kent Babb spent a year following the football team at Karr High School and experiencing the reality of coaching kids in one of America's most dangerous cities. Listen as he shares his experience as chronicled in his book, Across the River: Life, Death, and Football in an American City. Learn more about Kent here: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/acrosstheriver (https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/acrosstheriver)
The recovery community and the police department have some stereotypes to break down, and Patrick Patterson from Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center and Chief Joe Platzer from the Port Huron Police Department have decided to work some of them out over a softball game. Learn how the recovery community and police officers are coming together to promote healing and restoration for themselves and their community. Learn more about Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center here: https://www.bwroc.org/ (https://www.bwroc.org/) Learn more about the Port Huron Police Department here: http://porthuronpolice.org/ (http://porthuronpolice.org/)
Dr. Jeanette Roberts specializes in at-home euthanasia for household pets. Learn how she cares for pet families and helps them grieve and let go of each other in the comfort of their own homes. Learn more about Dr. Roberts on her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Roberts-Veterinary-Services-In-Home-Pet-Euthanasia-and-Cremation-107648038221785 (https://www.facebook.com/Roberts-Veterinary-Services-In-Home-Pet-Euthanasia-and-Cremation-107648038221785)
Patrick Lynn, American Idol's Senior Supervising Producer, shares what it takes to audition for American Idol. As Idol prepares for its next season, find out how you can be a part of it! Learn more at https://abc.com/shows/american-idol (https://abc.com/shows/american-idol)
Julie Murphy's new Cinderella story kicks off the Meant To Be series coming out of Disney. What would it be like if Cinderella was on a reality dating show and didn't have a wicked stepmother? Find out in Julie's book, If the Shoe Fits! Learn more about Julie on her website here: http://www.imjuliemurphy.com/ (http://www.imjuliemurphy.com/)
Guests Kanchan Wankhede, Tony Miller, and Jessica Totty discuss their experience as people of color in our community and their desire to approach diversity from a broad and inclusive perspective. As more awareness builds around the topics of diversity and inclusion, discussions like this can help all of us engage and develop a better understanding of our neighbors. We talked about: Minority representation in local government Experiences of minorities in the Blue Water Area Is our area inclusive on non-white people? What does it look like when a community accepts people of a variety of races and cultures? Are we just talking about diversity instead of taking action? What keeps us from relating to those who are different from us? Developing healthy communication around the diversity topic
Jessamyn Stanley has been using yoga as a tool to connect with herself and others for years. Listen as she shares her book, Yoke: The Yoga of My Self-Acceptance, and the journey she's been on as she taps into the heart of her yoga practice. Learn more about Jessamyn on her website here: https://jessamynstanley.com/ (https://jessamynstanley.com) *The book contains explicit language as discussed in the podcast.
Dr. Susan Landers shares how she balanced her career as a Neonatologist with the joys and demands of motherhood. She chronicles her ups and downs in her new book, So Many Babies, and has wisdom for professionals in and out of the medical field. Learn more about Susan at her website here: https://susanlandersmd.com/ (https://susanlandersmd.com/)
Ralph Rebandt is hitting the campaign trail for the 2022 election, and he talks about what he'd like to do for the citizens of Michigan if he were elected governor. To learn more about Ralph's campaign, visit his website here: https://www.ralphrebandtforgovernor.com/ (https://www.ralphrebandtforgovernor.com/)
Naoko Wake shares the stories of American survivors of the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These untold stories share the truth of how immigrant families experienced the horror and tragedy of this nuclear holocaust. Learn more at: http://www.cambridgeblog.org/2021/05/american-survivors/ (http://www.cambridgeblog.org/2021/05/american-survivors/)
Cheryl Keaney shares how a constructing a well-balanced house of healthy habits can provide the framework for transforming your lifestyle. Learn more about Cheryl and Mind Over Muffin Top on her website here: https://mindovermuffintop.com/ (https://mindovermuffintop.com/)
This special https://entirelywomen.com/ (Entirely Women) edition of LIMElight gathers the founders of UNLABEL'd, a new networking group for women, to discuss the pitfalls and benefits of social media. Are you getting what you need from your social feed, or do you need to join us for a conversation about what authentic relationships can be like? Learn more about UNLABEL'd on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/XunlabeldX (https://www.facebook.com/XunlabeldX) or in this article by The Keel: https://www.secondwavemedia.com/the-keel/features/Unlabel-d.aspx (https://www.secondwavemedia.com/the-keel/features/Unlabel-d.aspx) Check out Demiree's business, Ruboo Boutique here: https://www.rubooboutique.com/ (https://www.rubooboutique.com/) Learn about Cecelia's sleep and body company, Sylva & Stone: https://www.sylvaandstone.com/ (https://www.sylvaandstone.com/) See Ashlind's work by visiting The Roost & The Hatch on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theroost_thehatch/ (https://www.instagram.com/theroost_thehatch/)
Christina Baker Kline, New York Times best-selling author of Orphan Train, discusses the journey she went on to tell the stories of female convicts exiled to Australia in the 1800s. Learn more about Christina and her books at: http://christinabakerkline.com/ (http://christinabakerkline.com/)
Michael Farquhar digs into the worst days in History to remind us that some of the biggest names we know are just as human as we are. Learn more about More Bad Days In History: The Delightfully Dismal, Day-to-Day Saga of Ignominy, Idiocy, and Incompetence Continues here: https://www.amazon.com/More-Days-History-Day-Day/dp/1426221460/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (https://www.amazon.com/More-Days-History)
Is your body sending you signals that you're not aware of? Dr. Aviva Romm helps women understand what's happening in their bodies and how to address common health complaints. Learn more about Dr. Romm and her book, Hormone Intelligence, at her website: https://avivaromm.com/ (https://avivaromm.com/)
Theodore R. Johnson eloquently challenges us to look at our perceptions of race and the "other" and beckons us to set aside our comfort to form a more unified country. Learn more about Theodore and his writing at his website here: https://www.theodorerjohnson.com/ (https://www.theodorerjohnson.com/)
Harlow is a hardworking pop artist who wants to get her songs on the radio. She shares where her passion for music started and the stories behind her latest releases. Learn more about Harlow and her music here: https://linktr.ee/thisisharlow (https://linktr.ee/thisisharlow)
Bonnie Marcus empowers women over 50 to shatter age and gender norms and keep conquering their careers. Listen as she talks about gendered ageism and how women can overcome stereotypes in the workplace. Learn more about Bonnie at her website here: https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ (https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/)
Leslie Ehm might be the sassiest business coach ever, and her new book "Swagger" encourages readers to unleash everything they are and become everything they want. Listen as Leslie redefines "swagger" and explains how to find it and how to get it back again. Learn more about Leslie on her website here: https://www.leslieehm.com/ (https://www.leslieehm.com/)
Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father at 3 years old and told his mother was dead. 30 years later, he discovered that she was still alive. Ed shares how he managed to rise above his circumstances and develop a successful career and his own strong family. Learn more about Ed on his website here: https://www.edhajim.com/ (https://www.edhajim.com/)
We're learning about the Recovery High School Program coming to St. Clair County Intervention Academy and its mission to provide a holistic education to youth who desire to recover from addiction. To learn more about the program in St. Clair County, contact Scott Steenbergh at 586-215-6534 or email him at scottsteenbergh@gmail.com
Hallie Bateman has some really good advice for humans, and her new book Directions packages it in simple yet profound illustrations. Learn more about Hallie o her website here: http://halliebateman.com/ (http://halliebateman.com/)
Joani left her position as a university writing teacher to pursue her dream of writing a book. After experiencing some frustration with getting started, she imagined what it would be like if someone was waiting for her book. That's where Sarah Grayson was born. Joani talks about her writing process and the protagonist of her first book, Sarah Grayson who is racing against the clock to finish her famous mother's novel. Learn more about Joanie and The Audacity of Sarah Grayson at her website here: https://joanielliott.com/ (https://joanielliott.com/)
Artist, rapper, and poet, Propaganda, shares ideas from his new book, Terraform. What would it look like if we imagined a new way to live together as humans? What if we were honest about who we are and decided collectively to move to a new place of peace and brotherly love? Learn more at Prop's website: https://www.prophiphop.com/ (https://www.prophiphop.com/)
Patrick Patterson joins Jessie for a frank conversation about the effects of opioid use and the troubling signs of addiction. To learn more about support services for recovery in the Blue Water Area, visit: www.bwroc.org For access to services outside the Blue Water Area, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The helpline is: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Allyson Johnson wants to encourage people to enjoy all that U.S. National Parks have to offer, and NatGeo's new guidebooks to the National Parks can help. Learn more about National Geographic's Secrets of the National Parks and Guide to National Parks of the United States here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks)
Melissa De La Cruz is a successful and prolific writer of YA fiction, and her latest book, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Road Trip, will appeal to fans of all ages. Join us as Melissa shares how her ability to remember ever grudge she had in high school makes her such an amazing producer of books for young adults. To learn more about Melissa and her writing, visit her website here: https://melissa-delacruz.com/ (https://melissa-delacruz.com/)
Air Force Brigadier General Jim Demarest is on a mission to have the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to his friend, U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephen R. Phillis. Listen as General Demarest shares the story of Captain Phillis's heroic last moments during Desert Storm. You can learn more in Air Force magazine here: https://www.airforcemag.com/article/above-and-beyond/ (https://www.airforcemag.com/article/above-and-beyond/)
Jayne Jones thought she had the flu until it refused to go away. After being diagnosed with diabetes, she did a major overhaul of her eating habits and her recipe book. Now, as the No Sugar Baker, she's helping others find a new way to eat, bake, and relate to food. Learn more about Jayne on her website here: https://nosugarbaker.com/ (https://nosugarbaker.com/)
Robert Beatty set out to write books with a strong, female characters to inspire his daughters. His latest, Willa of Dark Hollow, is already on the bestseller list and making its way to the screen. Learn more about Robert and Willa of Dark Hollow on his website: https://robertbeattybooks.com/ (https://robertbeattybooks.com/)
Dr. Annette Mercatante addresses more of our listener's concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information about this topic, visit the St. Clair County Health Department's website here: http://stclaircounty.org/Offices/health/covid19.aspx (http://stclaircounty.org/Offices/health/covid19.aspx) View the video of this episode LIVE in the studio on Blue Water Healthy Living's website: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/limelight-vaccine-discussion-continued-with-dr-annette-mercatante-medical-officer-st-clair-county-health-department/ (https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/limelight-vaccine-discussion-continued-with-dr-annette-mercatante-medical-officer-st-clair-county-health-department/)
Mark Sullivan discovered the story of the Martel family and decided to chronicle their tale of faith and survival in his new book, The Last Green Valley. Join the discussion as Mark shares how the Martels held onto their dream of reaching a peaceful, green valley during their miraculous journey out of Ukraine during WWII. Learn more about Mark and The Last Green Valley on his website: https://marksullivanbooks.com/ (https://marksullivanbooks.com/)
Ron Steward was inspired by his dad and uncle to appreciate classic cars, and he's directed that passion into creating a world class car show in Downtown Port Huron. Learn more about Main Street Memories Wheels on the Waterfront on their website: https://www.mainstreetmemoriesph.com/ (https://www.mainstreetmemoriesph.com/) This year's event details: Saturday, July 31st 10 AM - 4 PM Registration $15 until July 3rd, $20 day of show
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Dr. Annette Mercatante discusses COVID-19 vaccine concerns from our listeners. This episode addresses how long natural immunity lasts, some things to consider if your personal physician disagrees with public health officials, emergency use authorization for vaccines, and the connection between the vaccine and fetal tissue. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the St. Clair County Health Department's website here: http://stclaircounty.org/Offices/health/Default.aspx (http://stclaircounty.org/Offices/health/Default.aspx)
Mark Kennedy Shriver has a heart for helping kids see the heroes in their everyday life and inspiring them to be heroes themselves. In his new book for children, 10 Hidden Heroes, kids can discover both! Learn more about Mark and 10 Hidden Heroes here: https://store.loyolapress.com/10-hidden-heroes (https://store.loyolapress.com/10-hidden-heroes)
Claudia Kalb dives into the question of what makes people extraordinary in her book, Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers. Learn more about Claudia on her website here: http://claudiakalb.com/ (http://claudiakalb.com/)
Lisa Beth Johnson & Phoebe Bottoms chat about the hilarious nuances of motherhood and their new book, Mom Jokes: Like Dad Jokes, Only Smarter.
Learn more about Lisa Beth by following her on Twitter https://twitter.com/ladybirdj?lang=en (
Ja'Toria Chanell has been singing and performing music since she was a little girl. After the recent release of her new LP Through the Pandemic, she's ready to share her music with the world. Listen to Through the Pandemic here: https://open.spotify.com/album/77i7FTJEw7Hh4e4IunTlVv?si=-pkrukKCTGiD1-7rXP63vQ *A couple of songs in the album contain strong language
Laila Tarraf didn't realize how hard she was working to be strong and in control of her emotions until she tragically lost her husband in 2007. After realizing she needed to change so she could help her daughter experience grief in a healthy way, she reconnected with her heart and forged a path to a healthier relationship with herself and those around her. Learn more about Laila and Strong Like Water: How I Found the Courage to Lead with Love in Business and in Life here: https://www.lailatarraf.com/
Blair Downey is Round Barn Brewery's fist female brewer! Listen as she share how she became interested in fermentation and launched her career at Round Barn Brewery. Learn more about Round Barn Brewery here: https://roundbarn.com/ (https://roundbarn.com/)
Sara Dykman biked over 10,000 miles following the Monarch migration from Mexico to Canada. Listen as she shares how Bicycling with Butterflies changed her and expanded her appreciation for these beautiful creatures. Learn more about Sara and follow her adventures on her website: http://www.beyondabook.org/ (http://www.beyondabook.org/)
Craig Taylor focuses his attention on the people of New York City in his new book, New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time. The book offers glimpses into the everyday life of the city and the people that give it life, and Craig's storytelling allows his readers to experience the beauty of its interconnected ecosystem of people. Learn more about Craig and New Yorkers here: https://craigdtaylor.com/books/new-yorkers (https://craigdtaylor.com/books/new-yorkers)
Warren Binford shares her experience as an advocate for children in detainment centers at the southern border. Listen as she attempts to amplify their voices and shed light on their experiences. Learn more about Warren and Project Amplify here: https://www.project-amplify.org/
Wilson "The Buffalo" Ramos is new to the Detroit Tigers and he's ready to inspire his teammates and play hard for Detroit fans. Listen as Wilson shares how he got his nickname and how he handles adversity. Learn more about Detroit Tigers baseball at their website: https://www.mlb.com/tigers (www.tigers.com)
Joni Ankerson suffered horrific abuse at the hands of her police officer husband until she could see no way to save her own life than by taking his. Joni talks about her experience chronicled in her book, To Kill or Be Killed: A True Crime Memoir From Prison. To learn more about Joni, visit her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ToKillOrBeKilled (https://www.facebook.com/ToKillOrBeKilled) Her book is available here: https://wildbluepress.com/to-kill-or-be-killed-joni-ankerson-true-crime/ (https://wildbluepress.com/to-kill-or-be-killed-joni-ankerson-true-crime/) *** The book To Kill or Be Killed includes graphic descriptions of domestic violence including disturbing sexual abuse.
Maureen Johnson digs into the backstory of Disney villain Cruella De Vil in her new book, Hello, Cruel Heart. Find out why she has a passion for writing YA fiction and what captivated her about Estella's story. Learn more about Maureen and Hello, Cruel Heart here: https://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/ (https://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/)
Officer Dennis Huisman talks about his role as a School Resource Officer in a local high school and what it means to him and the students and faculty he serves.
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Author Jane Healey shares how she transitioned her career to pursue her dream of writing historical fiction, and talks bout her new book The Secret Stealers that follows several female spies as they work for the French Resistance in WWII. Learn more about Jane and The Secret Stealers here: https://janehealey.com/ (https://janehealey.com/)
Crystal McCreary shares her insight as a yoga and mindfulness practitioner and educator, and talks about how she created The Little Yogi Deck to help children learn to handle their big emotions. Learn more about Crystal and Little Yogis here: https://crystalmccreary.com/little-yogi-deck/ (https://crystalmccreary.com/little-yogi-deck/)
Jerry Chien and the team at Gravvity want to give users more control over their social media feeds. Learn about the psychological effects that social media has on a generation that is constantly online and how Gravvity is looking to be a healthier alternative. Learn more about Gravvity here: https://www.gravvity.ai/ (https://www.gravvity.ai/)
Harold Schechter is a true crime historian and the author of the book, Maniac: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer, which chronicles the events surrounding the deadliest school massacre in U.S. history. Listen as Harold discusses the profile of killer Andrew Kehoe and how he became interested in criminology. Learn more about Harold and his book on his website: https://haroldschechter.com/ (https://haroldschechter.com/)
Dr. Gabby Wild has been taking care of animals since she was a small girl, and now she is saving animals around the world as a Wildlife Veterinarian. Listen as Dr. Gabby shares why she loves helping animals and talks about the new Nat Geo Kids book, Wild Vet Adventures. Learn more about Dr. Gabby Wild at her website: https://gabbywild.org/ (https://gabbywild.org/)
Judson Brewer MD, PhD talks about his book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Utilizing over 20 years of work and research as a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. Jud coaches his readers toward the greater reward of a peaceful mind. Learn more about Dr. Jud and Unwinding Anxiety on his website: https://drjud.com/ (https://drjud.com/)
Tamara Winfrey Harris asked Black women on social media to send her honest, open letters to support younger Black girls. The response was inspiring. Now, she has compiled many of those letters into her book, Dear Black Girl: Letters from Your Sisters on Stepping Into Your Power.
Learn more about Tamara and her book https://www.tamarawinfreyharris.com/ (
Lindsay Gardner is an artist and food-lover who explores the topic of women and food in her new book, Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, and Connection.
Join the conversation as Lindsay and Jessie discuss how food brings women together and gives them a unique voice in their families and communities.
Learn more about Lindsay and Why We Cook https://whywecookbook.com/ (
Jenn Bane is the co-author of the new book, Friendshipping: The Art of Finding Friends, Being Friends, and Keeping Friends with her friend and fellow Friendshipping podcaster, Trin Garritano. Join Jenn and Jessie as they talk about why it’s so hard to navigate friendship as an adult and some simple ways we can all be a better friend.
Learn more about Jenn and Friendshipping https://www.jennandtrin.com/ (
Denise Woods is one of the most sought-after vocal coaches in Hollywood with clients like Halle Berry, Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Mike Meyers, Mahershala Ali, and Idris Elba…to name a few. She shares her perspective on how to relax the body and unleash the tremendous power of voice that is inside each one of us.
Learn more about Denise and her book, The Power of Voice: A Guide to Making Yourself Heard, by visiting her website https://www.speakitclearly.com/ (
Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the author of The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God, and the bestseller More Beautiful Than Before.
Steve shares about his new book, The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift.
Learn more about Steve and his book http://steveleder.com/ (
For 50 years, Stephanie Thornton Plymale kept her past a fiercely guarded secret.
No one outside her immediate family could have guessed that her childhood was fraught with hardship: neglect, hunger, poverty, homelessness, truancy, foster homes, a harrowing lack of medical care, ongoing sexual abuse, and a perpetually absent mother—a mentally ill woman who was in and out of jails and psych wards.
Stephanie shares how her last years with her mother lead to incredible discoveries about both of their pasts. Listen as she talks about what she learned and how it lead to writing her memoir, American Daughter.
Learn more about Stephanie and American Daughter https://american-daughter.com/ (
When she was young, Kay Kay Uchendu had more than one experience with a bully friend. Now, she is helping others recognize the toxic relationships in their lives and put an end to them. To learn more about Kay Kay and her new book, Bully Friends, visit her website: https://www.kaykaysway.com/ (www.kaykaysway.com)
Margaret Coker is a prize-winning investigative journalist and the author of the new book, The Spymaster of Bagdad: A True Story of Bravery, Family & Patriotism in the Battle against ISIS.
Join the conversation as Margaret and Jessie discuss her work in the Middle East and the inspirational story she crafted about the little known heroes in the war against extremism in Iraq.
Learn more about Margaret and her bookhttps://www.margaretcoker.com/ (
Meredith Essalat is a K-8 school principal in San Francisco, CA and author of The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom.
Meredith and Jessie talk about how to navigate healthy parent-teacher relationships and what teachers wish parents knew about their kids.
Learn more about Meredith https://www.overlyhonestteacher.com/ (
Sadie started blogging about baking and self care when she was 12, and now she has published her first book, Whole Girl: Live vibrantly, love your entire self, and make friends with food, at age 19. Listen as Sadie and Jessie talk about what it means to be a Whole Girl and how women of all ages can benefit from being a little mad, blue, and bossy!