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Discussions with Entrepreneurs (perhaps like you), who have a commitment to their purpose… and the courage to see it through. It makes for some enlightening conversations, and once you get to know someone… it’s much easier to work with them, don’t you think? Anyway, I invite you to listen in.


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Topic: What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of the Dying

Guest: Karen Wyatt MD

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Karen M. Wyatt MD is a family physician who has spent her 25 year medical career working with patients in challenging settings, such as hospices, nursing homes and indigent clinics.

She’s founded a free medical clinic in a homeless shelter, accompanied three medical mission teams to Honduras, and led a non-profit clinic for the uninsured… in its growth from a 4-hour per week all-volunteer operation… to a full-time, full-service medical center.

She’s testified twice  at Senate briefings on the cutting edge model of integrated medical care, combining physical and behavioral health, which she helped create & implement in her clinic for the uninsured… and She’s currently a member of the executive committee of the Integral Health and Medicine Center.

Dr. Wyatt is the author of  “What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of the Dying,” a book of stories about hospice patients she cared for and the spiritual lessons she learned from them.

Topic: Bringing Back Old Hollywood

Guest: Stephen Simon

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Stephen Simon was born into a successful Hollywood family. His father, S. Sylvan Simon, was a producer/director who made films with stars such as Abbott and Costello, Lana Turner, and Red Skelton. He worked as both a producer and an executive at Columbia Pictures under the legendary Harry Cohn, producing films such as Born Yesterday, the 1950 film that garnered a Best Actress Oscar for star Judy Holliday.

Sylvan Simon died when Stephen was four years old, an event which compelled Frank Sinatra to become Stephen’s “godfather”.

Stephen’s mother Harriet remarried Armand Deutsch, a film producer at MGM who produced films with stars such as Robert Taylor, James Stewart, and Grace Kelly. Armand Deutsch adopted Stephen, changing the young boy’s last name to Deutsch.

In 1996, Stephen legally changed his name back to Simon.

In more than thirty years as a producer, director, and production executive, Stephen has been involved in the production of over twenty films.

Stephen personally produced such acclaimed projects as the Academy Award® winning What Dreams May Come (starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr.), the cult classic Somewhere in Time (Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour), and All The Right Moves (Tom Cruise).

Stephen was also co-executive producer on fan favorites Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey (Keanu Reeves), produced She’s Out of Control (Tony Danza), executive produced Body of Evidence (Madonna), produced the first original film to premiere on the Internet (Quantum Project), starring John Cleese and Stephen Dorff, was an executive producer on Linda McCartney for CBS Television, and was nominated for an Emmy Award as one of the executive producers of Homeless to Harvard for Lifetime Television.

Stephen was the head of production of the film companies owned by legendary Hollywood producers Ray Stark (Funny Girl, The Goodbye Girl, The Way We Were) and Dino De Laurentiis (Serpico, La Strada, 3 Days of The Condor).
As an executive, Stephen supervised the development and/or production of films such as Smokey and The Bandit, Army of Darkness, Kuffs, The Cheap Detective, Russkies, The Gate, Murder by Death, The Wraith, Casey’s Shadow, Once Upon a Crime, and The Electric Horseman.

Stephen directed and produced Indigo and the film version of Conversations with God.
In 2004, Stephen co-founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle (www.spiritualcinemacircle.com), a monthly DVD distribution service that became an immediate international success, with subscribers in 2010 in almost one hundred countries.

Stephen has been a voting member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences since 1984.

Stephen’s first book, The Force is With You, was published by Hampton Roads in 2002.Stephen has led seminars and workshops throughout the United States and Canada and has appeared on dozens of radio and television programs.

Stephen earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from UCLA in 1971 and a Law Degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1974. After being admitted to the California Bar in 1974, he practiced law briefly in Los Angeles before entering the film industry in 1976. Stephen’s sister is well-known film critic Susan Granger.

Stephen resides near Portland, Oregon with his wife Lauren, two of their six children, two cats, and a dog.

Stephen Simon was born into a successful Hollywood family. His father, S. Sylvan Simon, was a producer/director who made films with stars such as Abbott and Costello, Lana Turner, and Red Skelton. He worked as both a producer and an executive at Columbia Pictures under the legendary Harry Cohn, producing films such as Born Yesterday, the 1950 film that garnered a Best Actress Oscar for star Judy Holliday.
Sylvan Simon died when Stephen was four years old, an event which compelled Frank Sinatra to become Stephen’s “godfather”.
Stephen’s mother Harriet remarried Armand Deutsch, a film producer at MGM who produced films with stars such as Robert Taylor, James Stewart, and Grace Kelly. Armand Deutsch adopted Stephen, changing the young boy’s last name to Deutsch.
In 1996, Stephen legally changed his name back to Simon.
In more than thirty years as a producer, director, and production executive, Stephen has been involved in the production of over twenty films.
Stephen personally produced such acclaimed projects as the Academy Award® winning What Dreams May Come (starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr.), the cult classic Somewhere in Time (Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour), and All The Right Moves (Tom Cruise).
Stephen was also co-executive producer on fan favorites Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey (Keanu Reeves), produced She’s Out of Control (Tony Danza), executive produced Body of Evidence (Madonna), produced the first original film to premiere on the Internet (Quantum Project), starring John Cleese and Stephen Dorff, was an executive producer on Linda McCartney for CBS Television, and was nominated for an Emmy Award as one of the executive producers of Homeless to Harvard for Lifetime Television.
Stephen was the head of production of the film companies owned by legendary Hollywood producers Ray Stark (Funny Girl, The Goodbye Girl, The Way We Were) and Dino De Laurentiis (Serpico, La Strada, 3 Days of The Condor).
As an executive, Stephen supervised the development and/or production of films such as Smokey and The Bandit, Army of Darkness, Kuffs, The Cheap Detective, Russkies, The Gate, Murder by Death, The Wraith, Casey’s Shadow, Once Upon a Crime, and The Electric Horseman.
Stephen directed and produced Indigo and the film version of Conversations with God.
In 2004, Stephen co-founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle (www.spiritualcinemacircle.com), a monthly DVD distribution service that became an immediate international success, with subscribers in 2010 in almost one hundred countries.
Stephen has been a voting member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences since 1984.
Stephen’s first book, The Force is With You, was published by Hampton Roads in 2002.
Stephen has led seminars and workshops throughout the United States and Canada and has appeared on dozens of radio and television programs.
Stephen earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from UCLA in 1971 and a Law Degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1974. After being admitted to the California Bar in 1974, he practiced law briefly in Los Angeles before entering the film industry in 1976. Stephen’s sister is well-known film critic Susan Granger.
Stephen resides near Portland, Oregon with his wife Lauren, two of their six children, two cats, and a dog.

 


 


Topic: Living Life on Your Terms

Guest: Shann Vander Leek

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Shann Vander Leek, successful television broadcast maven turned international life on your terms accelerator, yogini and author of *Life on Your Terms: The Support You Need to Follow Your Passion From Inspirational Entrepreneurs*. Unconventional and delightfully curious; she is a wildly sought-after transition coach who inspires powerful women in career transition to get focused now, follow their passion and create more balance in their lives.

After eighteen years of serving the television broadcast model of corporate America, and over a decade of leading a talented sales force responsible for millions of dollars in revenue, Shann reinvented herself as the founder of True Balance Life Coaching. She is a Coach Training Alliance Certified Coach and Certified Yoga Instructor with a Bachelors degree from Western Michigan University in the areas of Communications and Marketing.

Shann is the best-selling coauthor of a series of team-authored books for women titled, *Wake Up Women: Be Happy, Healthy & Wealthy* as well as *A Juicy Joyful Life*. She is the author of the new *Life on Your Terms Accelerator Series* and *Getting Your Groove Back: A luscious Living Guide.*

Shann’s personal brand and coaching business are actively present within online networking communities such as Linkedin, Facebook, My Women Owned Business, Kalon Women, Aspire, and Twitter.

You are welcome to visit Shann’s website for loads of content and additional information at True Balance . If you want to get focused now and begin creating your life on your terms, visit Shann’s Coaching Schedule to set up a Get Focused Now Coaching Session. It’s easy!

You can find Shann at www.truebalancelifecoaching.com

Topic: The Magical Path

Guest: Wendy Halley

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Wendy Stofan Halley is a psychotherapist and practitioner of indigenous healing methods. She is the author of The Magical Path: Conscious Dreaming Exercises for Healing & Growth (Lucid Path Healing Arts, December 2010), Slaying the Mouse: A True Story of Healing in the Spiritual Realms (Lulu, July 2007), and the children’s book Inside Out (Illumination Arts, 2003).

Driven by a desire to explore healing possibilities beyond the scope of contemporary practices, Wendy became involved in the study and practice of Shamanic healing with an emphasis in Hawaiian mysticism and healing methods. She offers healing, counseling, and experiential workshops through Lucid Path Healing Arts. To learn more about Wendy Halley, please visit: www.lucidpath.com.

 

Topic: Channeling and the people who do it. — Special Edition Series

Guest: Pepper Lewis

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Pepper Lewis is a world-renowned author, teacher and channel. She has been the primary voice for Mother Earth (Gaia) for over 15 years and has carried Gaia’s unique wisdom and guidance to many corners of the globe. Her channeling is rich, clear and profound.

Pepper is the author of dozens of audio programs and four books in the Gaia Speaks series

        • Sacred Earth Wisdom
        • Wisdom for an Awakening Humanity
        • and the newest addition, Solutions for a Small Planet, Vol. I and II.

 

Pepper is passionate about passing her art on to others and has developed an exceptional program for teaching channeling to every skill level from beginner to professional. Her unique methods are a blend of time-honored traditions with a few new twists on an ancient art. Seminars, lectures and workshops are on-going as time allows. Inquiries regarding scheduling an event in your area are welcome.

Pepper explains her passion as follows: “For me, channeling is a mutually enriching synthesis of prayer and meditation. In prayer, you offer gratitude and ask, and in meditation you receive answers. In channeling you can do both at the same time – it is the most fulfilling practice I know.”

www.pepperlewis.com



Topic: Channeling and the people who do it. — Special Edition SeriesGuest: Blossom Goodchild

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Blossom Goodchild is a ‘direct voice’ channelling medium working with spirit and cosmic energies. She has been channelling the Native American Indian Spirit Energy ‘White Cloud’ for eleven years now and shares his messages of Unconditional Love by means of personal readings and group meetings.

These meetings have been recorded and ‘White Cloud’s words transcribed and subsequently self-published in three books:

        • Walking in the Light and the Love
        • The Spirit of ‘White Cloud
        • A New Dawn

In addition to ‘White Cloud’s guidance on how to live our lives to the fullest he has also given us, through Blossom, a series of guided meditationsto help us tune in to our Higher Selves.

Blossom also began communicating with The Federation Of Light in 2005. These channellings have now become world renowned. This information can be found in her three books from The Federation of Light:

  • The Bridge
  • Snapshot
  • Plan E.T

Blossom continues to receive new channellings from the Federation of Light regularly.

Guest: Jackson Njapit (aka Action Jackson – for doing what he says he will)

Topic: Anything Is Possible

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A Maasai tribesman living in Kenya, Africa, and the sole nurse practitioner in his tribe to care for his people… Jackson is in the United States training to get a commercial balloon pilot license.

Sound unusual? — Not when you hear about his motivation for doing so.

You can find Jackson at www.MaasaiInAmerica.com & on Friend him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/JacksonMaasai.

Jul 13

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Guest:
Julianne Paulsen

Viaggio Bracelet Founder, Julianne Paulsen, has designed a beautiful charm bracelet and heartfelt charms that represent significant moments in a woman’s life. The bracelet and charms are all handcrafted in solid sterling silver and are one-of-a-kind.

The beautiful bracelet is unique in that it can be worn alone, with one charm, or with many.

Viaggio Bracelet’s mission is to celebrate women and all aspects of their lives by providing heirloom quality products that will help capture a woman’s story and all that is dear to her heart.

Viaggio also provides a business opportunity for women as well.

Jun 1
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Topic: A classic story of creating a product to solve a problem (with some earth friendly motivation in mind).

Guest: Julie Zizka

Our story starts in 2008 as two friendly neighbors wanting to make a difference in our world. Before we knew it we created Momentum 1 Products, Inc., a company dedicated to creating innovative and responsible products that contribute to positive lifestyles, a healthy planet, and charitable causes. We truly believe in the power of products that care.

Our first product is The Tote Buddy. It’s the world’s first reusable grocery bag organizer. The Tote Buddy neatly organizes reusable bags allowing you to keep them close at hand for all shopping trips. By using The Tote Buddy and reusable bags, we’re helping to keep hundreds of thousands of plastic bags out of our landfills and oceans.

Apr 6
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Topic: Someone Like Me

Guest: John W. Quinn

I was born with cerebral palsy. In spite of partial paralysis, two different sized feet, and the inability to walk prior to the age of four, I still was able to not only find employment, but retired at the age of forty after a highly successful twenty-year career in a major corporation: the United States Navy. I did it all while keeping my condition a complete secret out of a deep desire to be treated just like everyone else.

In Someone Like Me, An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph over Cerebral Palsy, I describe what it is like to live with a handicap—a life filled with pain, laughter and love.

I wrote this book to give hope to the millions of people struggling with muscular disorders who fight to make it through every day. It is also for the parents who lie awake at night and wonder what the future holds for their children–those who resist leaving the house for fear of being laughed at because they are different. Decades later, I can still remember that laughter.

With a little luck and lots of hard work and determination to succeed despite overwhelming odds, sometimes we can indeed achieve what seems impossible.

Mar 16
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Topic: Healing Jewelry as Works of Art
Guest:
Andrea Rosenfeld
No artist can predict where her passion for creation will take her.

Artist Andrea Rosenfeld’s exciting journey has been evolutionary: from a University of Michigan Art Student to Perry Ellis Portfolio Menswear Assistant Merchandiser, to Isaac Mizrahi Ltd. Director of Merchandising and Operations, and finally to creating and owning her own jewelry line. Rosenfeld’s ultimate destination: Hot Rox Jewelry

Skilled in metal working, loom weaving, silk screening, photography, fashion design, drawing, painting, ceramics, woodworking — and now jewelry design — Rosenfeld makes use of a combination of materials and techniques, and places emphasis on texture as a main force in her creations.

The most recent path of Rosenfeld’s artistic journey has resulted in Hot Rox Jewelry’s new Kavanah Healing Line. Born out of her desire to create something for a higher purpose, she creates pieces infused with her own personal message of hope and strength, and the belief that the wearer can feel the power of these specific healing stones and their energy of creation and regeneration. In addition to offering healing properties to her clients, Rosenfeld is working towards using only recycled, reclaimed and Fair Trade materials in her work thereby making sure that the companies she supports treat their laborers with respect and compassion.

Her sculptural and playful Hot Rox Jewelry and Kavanah lines sell in boutiques, museum stores and at Bloomingdale’s Trunk Shows, but her creative passion has taken her beyond merely fashioning jewelry art to sell.

This new Kavanah Healing line has captured the interest of the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation, and Rosenfeld has been asked to co-chair for an upcoming Komen Event. She is also planning to teach cancer patients to make jewelry while enlightening them to the power of healing stones.

In addition to offering healing art using eco-friendly materials, Rosenfeld also donates her jewelry art and a percentage of her proceeds to various charities to help raise money for their causes.

Feb 16
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Topic: Life’s little twists of musical fate.
Guest: DB Martin
A chance encounter with a 100 year old piano awakened a latent talent. What do you suppose it would be like for you? What if you… one day… discovered you could compose music… play a piano… with no training whatsoever?What would that be like?

Well, this is a story about one man’s experience with just that kind of scenario.

Feb 2
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Topic: The Romance Rescue

 

Guest: Gina Parris

Gina Parris is an internationally sought-after peak performance coach who has been helping people reach their full potential for over 20 years. Her company, Built To Win Coaching, equips peak performers to excel at their game by mastering their mindset and focusing their actions. Her clients range from professional athletes to ambitious entrepreneurs to stay-at-home moms.

Though Gina was considered an expert in human potential and success, she spent years of her marriage struggling with a frustrating sex drive. When she finally discovered a surprising solution, she knew she was on to something big.

As Gina grew in her understanding of the mind-body connection, her coaching clients began to get breakthrough results as well, not just in sport and business, but also in their personal lives.

Her latest project, “The Romance Rescue – How to Have Really Great Sex When You’reNOT in the Mood” shows women how to take charge of their own emotions so they can feel great in the moment –no matter how things have gone in the past.

Gina has been married to Paul for 19 years and they have four children. Enjoying such a strong relationship has made her more passionate than ever to see people excel in their most intimate performances.

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Topic: Art, Wine and a Message in a Bottle

 

Guest: Stacey Wells
Inspired by music and wine, Stacey Wells has created a unique series of paintings titled RockStar Reflections. Recently Stacey stripped the labels and has gone with naked bottles… adding a message in each bottle.The Message in a Bottle series is highly sought after as a unique, luxury, collectable art.WELLS is currently on display at the Rock Star Gallery in Phoenix and Cosentino Winery in Napa Valley.

Jan 19

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Topic: The Simplicity of Stillness®

Guest: Marlise Karlin

Marlise Karlin is a spiritual teacher who offers people a profound connection to their essence through The Simplicity of Stillness®. In 2001, after a life-altering experience completely shifted her perception of life, Marlise began a journey of greater discovery.

 

These timeless moments continued, and in 2004 Marlise began traveling the world, discovering further how people from every culture found what they needed in the presence of the Stillness.

 

Marlise’s own journey was fueled by the limitations of her dramatic childhood circumstances — growing up with an alcoholic parent, becoming a teenage runaway and substance abuser and then becoming a young single mother. She later transformed herself into a successful entrepreneur and award-winning film producer.

 

In the midst of her newfound success, a debilitating injury caused Marlise’s unrelenting curiosity to once again delve into what she had always been searching for: a deeper understanding of inner freedom, the Love that has existed throughout time. From the life-altering realizations offered to her in Stillness, Marlise developed The Simplicity of Stillness® which incorporates simple methods so people everywhere — regardless of culture, race or religion — can learn how practical it is to bring this awareness into their daily lives.

 

Stillness Sessions® assist people in discovering their natural state of being. Music and words are infused with the energy of Stillness to offer people an experience of the Presence of Love within their own hearts.

 

From Africa to Indonesia to Eastern and Western Europe, and across North America – people from every walk of life attest to the many benefits The Simplicity of Stillness has offered them. Many speak of old beliefs that caused them pain, naturally being released, opening the way for more enjoyment in their personal lives and business relationships.

 

Identified by SheKnows.com as an inner-peace expert, Marlise Karlin is also an ongoing contributor to The Huffington Post, Divine Caroline and Malika Chopra’s Intent.com Wellness blog

 

Marlise is currently offering Programs and Retreats around the world, writing her first book, as well as recording Stillness Sessions and a lecture series to be made available in 2010.

 

The Practices® embrace all religious and spiritual beliefs and are not affiliated with any religion or tradition.

 

For more information on Marlise, please visit her website at www.marlisekarlin.com

Jan 12

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Topic: Yes is the destination. No is how you get there.

Guests: Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz

Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz are owners of Courage Crafters, Inc. and the creators of a ground breaking business building strategy called, Go for No!

 

The word “NO” has the power to keep many people from realizing their goals and dreams. In fact it’s often this alone that spells the difference between success and failure.But, with the right programming you can turn this obstacle into your greatest asset!
Through their book “Go for No!”, CDs and speaking engagements, Richard and Andrea’s message has been embraced by people in a wide variety of businesses and industries to rave reviews and amazing results.Jan 05[audio:http://penaproductions.s3.amazonaws.com/EnlightenMe-DrCaronGoode.mp3]

Topic: Raising Intuitive Children – Guide Your Children To Know And Trust Their Gifts.

Guest: Dr. Caron Goode

Dr. Caron Goode is a licensed psychotherapist, teacher, entrepreneur, author and mother. Gifted with compassion and a deep desire to assist others in reaching their highest potential, Dr. Goode has become a well respected leader in the parent coaching industry. In addition to founding and operating the Academy for Coaching Parents International that trains students in her empowerment model of parent coaching, Dr. Goode is called on by the media as a parenting expert. Appearing in over 300 publications, including Parents Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens and on various local and national radio programming, Dr. Goode has shared her holistic approach to achieving parenting success and managing family relationships.

Achieving her Doctorate was always important to Caron, however when it was reached she didn’t know how to apply her education. Dr. Goode has an ED.D in Counseling Psychology, and holds the titles of National Certified Counselor and Diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association. When the economy wiped out her desire to be a University Professor, and simultaneously mental health was changing to managed care, she fell into writing as an avocation.

Caron is the author of thirteen books, including Raising Intuitive Children, Help Kids Cope with Stress and Trauma,The Art and Science of Coaching Parents and Kids Who See Ghosts.

Dec 22
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Topic: How a new business owner started from scratch and built a thriving business.

Guest: Sandy Abrams
SandyAbramsSandy Abrams is founder and CEO of Moisture Jamzz, Inc. Founded in 1993 around her signature moisturizing glove product, Moisture Jamzz has counted among its clients Bath & Body Works; the Estée Lauder Company (Origins and Aveda);H2O PLUS; Crabtree & Evelyn; Bare Escentuals; Bed, Bath, & Beyond; Linens ‘n Things; Stroud’s; Williams-Sonoma’s Chambers Catalog; Bloomingdale’s; and QVC.

Moisture Jamzz products can be found in some of the finest spas, resorts, skin-care salons, and beauty supply stores throughout the world. Her products have been featured by editors in many of the top lifestyle publications such as In Style, The New York Times, Glamour, Shape, Cosmo, Redbook, Modern Bride, and Beauty Launchpad.
Started in a corner of her one-bedroom Los Angeles apartment, Sandy built Moisture Jamzz, Inc. from scratch into a company grossing millions without a business degree. Today, it is still a privately held corporation that Sandy runs with her husband. Follow Sandy on Twitter.

Dec 15
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Topic: Social Media; its practical (and elegant) use in business today.
Guest: Gini Dietrich
gini 1aGini Dietrich is the founder of Arment Dietrich, Inc., a Chicago-based PR firm that focuses on the marriage of traditional and new communication. She has a passion for Global Domination and cycling.
As CEO, Gini speaks to c-level executives on using social media to develop and foster relationships for better and more efficient communication. Her team works to develop PR strategies that create brand awareness, thought leadership, and expertise…all while tying efforts to improved profitability.
She spreads her “communication through one-on-one relationships” message at numerous conference keynotes and panel discussions, company social media training, the Fight Against Destructive Spin blog, and her own intense social networking.
Gini is one of few female business owners who speak on the subject of social media and communication. She is @ginidietrich on Twitter.
Specialties
Social media strategies and consulting, social media training, public relations, external communication, B2B.

Dec 8
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Topic: What can you apply to business that you can learn from a Casting Director?

Guest: Lori Wyman
LoriWymanLori S. Wyman, C.S.A. — As one of the most prominent Casting Directors in the southeast, Lori has been casting films, television shows, and commercials in South Florida.
She worked on the Principal casting for “Miami Vice” during the 2nd and 3rd seasons… then was approached by the producer of “Miami Vice” and asked to come work for them directly and head up their entire casting division. — She did that for the duration of the series.
When “Miami Vice” wrapped, she was immediately asked to head up the casting offices of the Burt Reynolds series, “BL Stryker” and to cast the Florida episodes of Stephen J. Cannell’s “21 Jumpstreet” and “Wiseguy.”
After these3 series, Lori decided to make the lucrative move to commercials and feature film casting. She opened her own offices in North Miami Beach in the spring of 1990. With her own studio space, offices and equipment, she was able to expand her business opportunities and provide a wider variety of services.
Lori is also a member and past vice-president of WOMPI, Women of the Motion Picture Industry, to whom she contributes her casting services for many of their not-for-profit films that the organization produces for the good of the community.
She was awarded the Casting Director of the Year award (2005) by the Film Recording and Entertainment Committee. (FREC) — Lori was also nominated for 3 Artios Awards for the Showtime series “DEXTER” and HBO’s “Recount.” She has also been NOMINATED for an EMMY AND WON THE ARTIOS AWARD FOR CASTING HBO’S RECOUNT.
Lori has added motivational speaking to her list of already impressive credentials. Traveling all over the country, Lori draws industry beginners and professionals to hear her expertise on the subject of Auditioning for Film and Television projects.
Lori has also been a panel judge and guest speaker at many national competitions and talent searches.
Lori has recently published her first book titled: “The Organic Actor: Insiders Secrets to Auditioning for Film and Television” on her experiences and knowledge throughout her casting career in an effort to educate the many prospective actors on the ins and outs of the film industry.

Dec 1
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Topic: A Tale for All Seasons
Guest: Jo Lynne Valerie
Jo LynneJo Lynne Valerie is an author and magazine columnist living in western New York. Former projects include editing print publications Nature’s Wisdom Magazine, Full Moon Rising Magazine and writing content for Nature’s Wisdom Television (PBS), which she eventually co-hosted.
Jo Lynne facilitates women’s spirituality circles in her home town of Rochester, where she also teaches metaphysical classes including Numerology, Cosmology, Aromatherapy and Shamanic Meditation.
Jo Lynne offers regular newsletters to readers via e-mail, consisting of holistic and spiritual tid-bits and musings from her writer’s life. Her website is www.JoLynneValerie.com, her blog can be seen at www.JoLynneValerie.blogspot.com and she is also active on Myspace, Facebook and Twitter.

Nov 27
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Topic: Challenging Times, Hope, Compassion & Possibility
Guest: Lolly Daskal
LollyDaskalLolly is a life coach, teacher, speaker and a force for positive change in the lives those she meets.
Her personal story, the topic of a soon-to-be-released book and the subject of her trademark keynote speech, is a living, breathing lesson in what it means to find one’s passions and to use them as a guide to create a purposeful and powerful life.
Lolly didn’t intend to become a life coach. She knew from an early age that she was destined to be an artist. Art was her passion (and remains a cornerstone in her life today). Once orphaned and homeless, she battled her way into art school and all the way from New York to Paris and back in pursuit of her dream.
Along the way, she developed her skills with a paintbrush, but also realized that living based on passion and principles could open the door to any opportunity. Lolly became a successful entrepreneur, an adviser to others and a powerhouse source of inspiration and guidance for those finding a way to a more successful, meaningful life.
Lolly Daskal offers a passionate perspective on personal and professional growth. Her perspective is simultaneously comforting and challenging — and it’s always inspirational. She’s passionate about helping others discover their true purposes in life and to help them implement the principles necessary to fulfill those personal destinies.

Nov 24
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Topic: Helping women conquer that “last frontier”.
Guest: Melissa McCreery
MelissaMcCrearyMelissa McCreery, PhD, ACC, is a Psychologist, Certified Life Coach, Emotional Eating and Self Care Expert for Entrepreneurs and Professional Women, and the founder of TooMuchOnHerPlate.com, a company dedicated to helping women worldwide achieve their goals with health, weight and emotional eating. She specializes in helping smart savvy women who’ve found success in other areas, conquer that “last frontier”—making peace with their own eating and ending weight loss battles once and for all while creating the lifestyle they hunger for.
Dr. McCreery has specific expertise in emotional eating and helping women target the specific reasons they overeat, as well as creating effective, individualized approaches to long term weight loss. She is regarded as an expert at helping women enhance their self-care and create powerful change.
Melissa is a featured columnist for WLS (Weight Loss Success) Lifestyles magazine where she is also a member of the editorial advisory board and is the Self-care expert at Best Life Design and a columnist at Self-Help Online and numerous other online wellness websites.
Melissa offers individual coaching, specialty programs and resources including the Emotional Eating Toolbox™ 28 Day Program and works with women world-wide. Her website is www.TooMuchOnHerPlate.com.


Nov 20
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Topic: Customer Service / Customer Care – does anybody really walk their talk?
Guest: Marilyn Suttle
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Marilyn Suttle is coauthor of the bestselling new book, “Who’s Your Gladys? How to Turn Even the Most Difficult Customer into Your Biggest Fan.” As President of Suttle Enterprises, she has taught thousands how to have happier, more productive relationships with customers, coworkers, and even their families. For more information visit www.whosyourgladys.com, or see her book videos here: www.youtube.com/whosyourugladys

Marilyn Suttle is coauthor of the bestselling new book, “Who’s Your Gladys? How to Turn Even the Most Difficult Customer into Your Biggest Fan.”
As President of Suttle Enterprises, she has taught thousands how to have happier, more productive relationships with customers, coworkers, and even their families.
For more information visit www.whosyourgladys.com, or see her book videos here:www.youtube.com/whosyourugladys



Nov 17
Topic: Can coaching be done effectively on 3 occasions, in a friend-to-friend setting?
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Guest: Carol Quinn

Entrepreneur, advertising creative and writer Carol Quinn is the co-creator and author of the upcoming book: “3Lunches: How to Change Your Life with Friend-to-Friend Coaching and a Sandwich.”
With a degree in Drama… from Arts Educational Schools London, and a B.F.A. in Film and Television from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts… Carol began her career as the co-founder of Angel Entertainment… an independent media development group that produced… educational computer software and games, children’s and Young Adult book series, and television projects.
While at Angel Entertainment, she co-created and authored the first mass market graphic novel for teenaged girls, “Pink Flamingos,” (published by Simon & Schuster), created a series pilot for NBC, and Lifetime Television, and wrote several Movies of the Week for CBS and ABC.
Turning to advertising and marketing, Carol became a Senior Vice President/Creative Director with entertainment advertising company, Air Creative Group… where she wrote and produced television, radio, print and online campaigns for CBS Television, Paramount Television, Warner Bros. Online, Radio Disney, Disney Channel and DIRECTV before founding her own advertising agency.
Carol is working on a novel as well as writing, blogging and spreading the word about 3Lunches.

CarolQuinnEntrepreneur, advertising creative and writer; Carol Quinn is the co-creator and author of the upcoming book: “3Lunches: How to Change Your Life with Friend-to-Friend Coaching and a Sandwich.”
With a degree in Drama… from Arts Educational Schools London, and a B.F.A. in Film and Television from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts… Carol began her career as the co-founder of Angel Entertainment… an independent media development group that produced… educational computer software and games, children’s and Young Adult book series, and television projects.
While at Angel Entertainment, she co-created and authored the first mass market graphic novel for teenaged girls, “Pink Flamingos,” (published by Simon & Schuster), created a series pilot for NBC, and Lifetime Television, and wrote several Movies of the Week for CBS and ABC.
Turning to advertising and marketing, Carol became a Senior Vice President/Creative Director with entertainment advertising company, Air Creative Group… where she wrote and produced television, radio, print and online campaigns for CBS Television, Paramount Television, Warner Bros. Online, Radio Disney, Disney Channel and DIRECTV before founding her own advertising agency.
Carol is working on a novel as well as writing, blogging and spreading the word about 3Lunches.

Nov 10
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Topic: A practical (and safer) way to ensure your stuff is clean.
Guest: Jessica PohlKamp
Jessica PohlkampJessica White Pohlkamp M.P.T. is a Cincinnati, Ohio Physical Therapist turned cell phone hygienist.
7 years ago, she pulled a dirty, grimy cell phone from her purse and wondered what to clean it off with. Nothing came to mind. After extensive market research, she discovered a huge gap in the market for a female, teen/tween oriented product for both cleaning and refreshing cell phones and electronics.
Celly Smellys scented cleaning wipes for electronics were born. Berry, Melon and Pina Colada wipes remove dirt and grime and leave your cell & gadgets sparkling clean and smelling great. www.CellySmellys.com

Nov 3
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Topic: Find out how you can craft (or polish) your message with help from a pro.

Guest: Felicia J. Slattery
felicia-slatteryFelicia J. Slattery lives her life with energy, passion and enthusiasm because she realizes each moment is precious. After nearly losing her life during childbirth in 2004, she began to put her communication and public speaking talents to use to create a positive impact on the world.
She is a teacher, trainer, speaker, writer, consultant and coach and specializes in training busy professionals to succeed through effective communication and by delivering results-driven presentations. She holds two Master’s Degrees: one in Adult Education and Training and another in Communication.
Her enthusiastic passion for communication is contagious because she knows that one important message delivered with power can transform a life. Learn more about Felicia at www.CommunicationTransformation.com

Oct 27
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Topic: Making a difference in Women’s lives today and girls becoming women in years to come.
Guest: Shann VanderLeek
shanvanderleekUnconventional, spirited and delightfully curious, Shann Vander Leek is a fresh new voice in the arena of mindfulness and extreme self care. As the Founder of True Balance Life Coaching, Shann inspires women in career transition to set big goals, achieve extraordinary results and create balance in their lives.
Telephone and email consultations make Shann accessible to clients all over the world. www.TrueBalanceLifeCoaching.com

Oct 20
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Topic: Starting a biz, taking a chance, while you keep one foot on solid ground.
Guest: Marie Walker-Riddle
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For approximately 20 years, Marie has worked in the Computer Networking / IT field with her husband, John, running their firm, Information Networking Company.
One morning in 2004, she woke up with her dream of Livin’ Lime — a positive concept meant to teach her son, Will, about balance and to “appreciate the moment”.
How many of us can use THAT reminder?

For approximately 23 years, Marie has worked in the Computer Networking / IT field with her husband, John, running their firm, Information Networking Company.
One morning in 2004, she woke up with her dream of Livin’ Lime — a positive concept meant to teach her son, Will, about balance and to “appreciate the moment”.
How many of us can use THAT reminder?

Oct 13
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Topic: When it comes to your diet, going raw ain’t what it used to be.
Guest: Tina Jo Stephens

Tina Jo comes from a traditional Italian family. Where the kitchen (and mother) was the heart of the home. Everything was done there. Homework, games, hair, eating, cooking… you get the picture. Her mother was one of those cooks who never measured anything! She would just add a pinch of this and handful of that, but would taste everything. She just “knew” how to create all those incredible dishes.
Fast forward.
Tina Jo became an Ophthalmic Technologist and was in practice for nearly twenty years… and during that time how saw how affected people were by what they ate.
So many of the patients she saw suffered from Diabetes, Macular Degeneration, High Blood Pressure, Cancer, Multiple Scleroses, and other horrible diseases.
Time and time again, she was a witness to the tragedy of The Great American Diet.
However Tina admits she too, suffered the consequences of a poor diet… with incredibly painful ovarian and uterine cysts. She tried everything – that is, every western drug and test available to womankind. It never occurred to her it could be her diet – and, the worse thing is, it was never suggested by any of the doctors either.
I think you know where we might be going with this…

TinaJoStephensTina Jo comes from a traditional Italian family. Where the kitchen (and mother) was the heart of the home. Everything was done there. Homework, games, hair, eating, cooking… you get the picture. Her mother was one of those cooks who never measured anything! She would just add a pinch of this and handful of that, but would taste everything. She just “knew” how to create all those incredible dishes.
Fast forward.
Tina Jo became an Ophthalmic Technologist and was in practice for nearly twenty years… and during that time how saw how affected people were by what they ate.
So many of the patients she saw suffered from Diabetes, Macular Degeneration, High Blood Pressure, Cancer, Multiple Scleroses, and other horrible diseases.
Time and time again, she was a witness to the tragedy of The Great American Diet.
However Tina admits she too, suffered the consequences of a poor diet… with incredibly painful ovarian and uterine cysts. She tried everything – that is, every western drug and test available to womankind. It never occurred to her it could be her diet – and, the worse thing is, it was never suggested by any of the doctors either.
I think you know where we might be going with this…

Oct 06
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Topic: Understanding the dynamics in relationship is key to your happiness.
Guest: Cherry Norris
CherryNorrisCherry Norris is the ultimate expert on dating and relationships. Since she lives in Los Angeles (the entertainment capital of the world), she found that analogies to the movie industry provided the means for her to succeed in her unique role as “The Hollywood Dating Director.”
“Like an actor preparing for a role on stage, I direct my clients to choose his or her role, determine the genre of their relationship, and establish their unique character,” says Norris. “Clients set the stage, rehearse dialogue and ‘improv’ difficult situations so when they go on dates, they feel confident, comfortable and sit back to ‘enjoy the show’ – for that’s what dating truly is.”
Cherry has over twelve years of experience. She has produced numerous workshops, seminars, an eight-week home study course, and even a feature length independent motion picture (“Duty Dating”). She’s coached a multitude of celebrities, actors and VIPs.
Cherry is a guest speaker for singles organizations and has been featured in the LA Times, Woman’s World Magazine, TV Guide Channel and more.

Sep 29

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Topic: Building a life and career around your talents.
Guest: Jane E. Johnson – www.J2EnterprisesGroup.com
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Jane’s passion is talent. She is an encourager of all things unique, healthy and delicious!

She’s an enthusiastic lifelong learner in the area of personal development and human behavior and really walks her talk. Like the time she did the experiment on consciously creating her day for 48 consecutive days and journaling about her experience at the beginning and end of each day. Talk about a commitment to expand her awareness! If she suggests or recommends something, you can bet she’s experienced it in some way!

With 20 years of corporate experience behind her, her focus now is on her work to support individuals and corporations to develop strong foundations personally and professionally. Jane uses her business and coaching skills to assist and guide people to make choices based on their talents and build lives and careers that are uniquely authentic.

Sep 22
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Topic: There’s a revolution underway, are you in?
Guest: Kim Lavine – www.MommyMillionaire.com
kimlavineKim is the bestselling author of MOMMY MILLIONAIRE, President of Mommy Millionaire Media—a multi-media company focused on developing traditional and new media opportunities in publishing, TV, radio, social networking, and digital formats—and of Green Daisy—a lifestyle brand focused on balancing life with love™.
Identified as America’s expert on inspirational business advice, Kim has appeared on The Today Show, Rachel Ray, NBC & ABC news, CNN, CNBC, FOX, NPR, Oprah & Friends Radio Network, LifetimeTV.com, and featured in USA Today, Country Living, Guideposts, Women’s World, and American Baby to name a few.
Kim is on a mission to empower people to follow their dreams, inspiring them with hope, honesty and faith.
“Everything begins with a search for something better–a dream, an idea, the courage to face a challenge, and the passion to get it done. You can do it. Believe in yourself. Change the rules. Join the revolution.”

Sep 15
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Topic: Is Social Media a Useful Tool for Laywers?
Guest: Adrian Dayton – AdrianDayton.com

adriandaytonAdrian Dayton graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in Economics and started his own import company before attending law school. Subsequently joining Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP as a corporate attorney, he worked on a team that closed a merger worth approximately 450 million dollars.
He later formed Comrad Esq, a public relations firm that aids firms in marketing with a focus on social media strategy; see http://adriandayton.com. Mr. Dayton has since been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, the ABA Journal, and Above the Law. He recently completed his second book, Social Media for Lawyers: Twitter Edition (published by the UK publisher ARK). His first book, The Year of 12 Virtues: Old World Virtues to Save the Modern World, is anticipated to be released in 2010 by Shadow Mountain.
In addition to all this, Mr. Dayton has served a two-year humanitarian mission in Chile, studied developmental economics at the London School of Economics, and traveled extensively through Europe and Asia. He resides in Amherst, NY, with his wife and young son.

Sep 8

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Topic: There’s more than one way to heal.
Guest: Robbie Houcek – www.RobbieHoucek.com
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Robbie is a gifted Energy Therapist, healing facilitator, ceremonialist, speaker, and Apache initiated shaman.She has committed her life to supporting her clients in creating abundantly rich, emotionally authentic lives.
Robbie’s focused mission is to empower women to become the conscious creators of their own dynamic lives, to systematically examine the devastating beliefs that breed self-betrayal, sabotage relationships and undermine personal fulfillment.She uses a unique approach combining hypnotherapy, bodywork, energy therapy, and sacred, mystical ceremony to help her clients reshape their personal vision of what’s possible.
Robbie draws on over 20 years of experience leading women in sacred rituals – all drilling to the core of internal authenticity and self-discovery.She is a nationally certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, an Emotional Integration Practitioner, an Associate Polarity Practitioner, an Ontological Kinesiologist,a certified Theta Healer and an ordained interfaith minister.She has co-authored two books,Remarkable Womenand Getting Things Done;Successful Women Speak.

Sep 1
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Topic: Setting goals in life really does make a difference.
Guest: Jill Koenig – www.TheGoalGuru.com
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Jill, the “Goal Guru” is America’s Top Goals coach.
A Self-Made Millionaire, Author, Coach and Speaker,
she is an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time
Management and Business Success. Her Goal in life is
to help you UNLEASH your untapped potential.

Aug 25
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Topic: When life hands you lemons… you start a business.
Guest: Debbie Fagan – Owner, eTrendzShop.com

debbiefaganFollow Debbie on Twitter at @eTrendzShop and on Facebook: http://facebook.com/etrendzshop
Self-motivated, fun and caring are a few words to describe me!
After years of working in the corporate world, I decided it was time for a change. I started first started selling on eBay and now I have my own successful online business… http://etrendzshop.com where I sell designer name brand clothing, handbags, wallets and so much more.
I never knew how great it could be to work from home, make my own hours and thoroughly enjoy what I do!

Aug 18
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Topic: Mediocrity – are you settling for less?
Guest: Sarah Robinson
sarahrobinsonSarah Robinson, also known as The Maverick Mom, is a seasoned coach and business strategist who is passionate about the idea of escaping mediocrity – both personally and professionally.
Her blog, http://www.themaverickmom.com not only journals her personal adventures in breaking free from the stranglehold of mediocrity but also offers insights, tools and a “tribe” for those who feel pulled toward the same adventurous life.
Her expertise in personal and business change was developed through many years of working with and providing coaching to other entrepreneurs and start-up non-profits, where she honed her ability to “turn around” thousands of struggling individuals and organizations.

Aug. 11
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Topic: Artists: How to get your art sold.
Guest: Sian Lindemann
sianlindemannSian Lindemann is an accomplished artist, visionary, and business development expert… She brings to the Arts and Entertainment community 30 years of experience in arts promotion, marketing and career development for artists.
Notably, as VP of Dolphin Galleries, Inc, Maui, Sian provided practical and financial expertise to an industry that is known to lack the ability to generate consistent revenues, subsequently producing multimillion dollar revenues to this company, and to the artists it represents.
A master mentor of the creative spirit, there is nothing short of wizardry she imparts to support the artist in the creation of new ideas, new works, while simultaneously encouraging growth, depth, scope in the artist with whom she seeks to focus.
Sian is considered visionary because she recognizes the most practical applications through which these works can then be sold or placed.

Aug 4

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Topic: Big business style branding for the Entrepreneur
Guest: Rahna Barthelmess
rahnabarthelmessFor over 20 years, Rahna has passionately built some of the world’s beloved brands, most notably LEGO® Toys, Miracle-Gro® Plant Food, and Texaco® Gasolines. and shared her branding expertise with thousands of people in a variety of industries.
In her work with all types of executives, Rahna translates classic marketing ideas into practical personal branding “how-to’s” that can be immediately applied to their business lives. Her enthusiasm for branding is infectious and she will inspire you to action.

July 28
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Topic: Redefining the meaning of “success”.
Guest: Kendra Brodin – http://www.BecomeARealSuccess.com
kendrawhite31From growing up in a tiny farming town in northern Illinois to sitting at the negotiating table for high-powered law firms, Kendra Brodin has made her way in life using the same success strategies she now teaches.
With a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and a Law Degree from the University of Minnesota, Kendra is a powerful coach, writer, and speaker who journeys with entrepreneurs and other high-achieving individuals as they redefine what success means to them and then develop the practical skills to achieve it.
With a husband who is a pastor and two young daughters, Kendra “walks her talk” by making her family and spirituality her highest priorities while building a thriving and deeply fulfilling business. She is eager to share her journey and learning with others in order to help them experience “real success” as individuals and professionals.

July 14
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Topic:Options not Obligations
Guest:Marc Warnke
marcwarnkeMarc grew up on a farm in a small rural Southern Idaho community. There were four stop signs and seven churches. You get the idea.
Marc’s interest in the entrepreneurial world began at an early age and by his third year in college his sideline businesses were doing so well, he decided to pursue a career in business full-time.
Marc still trains and speaks in this business, but with the birth of his first son and windfall real estate profits, he and his wife came off the road and built different businesses that conformed better to his family life.
July 7

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Topic: How can entrepreneurs benefit from an executive coach to big business?
Guest: Chanty Lang-Vermaas
chantyWith over 30 years experience in retail, hospitality, management training, real estate, marketing and telemarketing, Chanty Lang-Vermaas is completely in tune with how to achieve success in business.
Her wealth of knowledge and leading-edge thinking has inspired positive change in individuals and companies worldwide.
Chanty’s performance-based creative thinking program, known as Finite Visioning, has been igniting true performances in leadership groups around the world.

June 30

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Topic: Relationships – The Little Book on Relationships
Guest: John English
johnenglishOver twenty years ago, John English realized that our probelms in relationships arise from the way we see ourselves and others. In “The Little Book on Relationships”, John shares his techniques for empowering relationships – a process he has been developing for two decades.
Meaningful relationships are a wondrous aspect of our lives, and make up much of our relationship with life itself. Through interacting with those around us, we see who we truly are and learn to know ourselves more deeply. The knowledge John has gathered [from the medicine teachings and other anccient wisdom] can help all of us make and keep our relationships more joyful and rewarding.

June 23

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Guest: Kim Butler

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Milking cows, twice a day, every day, on her family’s farm in Oregon taught Kim Butler powerful life lessons from age 10 that she never forgot. Selling that milk, buying the feed, caring for the cows, selecting the next cow to buy, and saving her money, allowed Kim to pay her own way through private college.
Teaching and helping others throughout her childhood no doubt came naturally to Kim, as her parents were both teachers. And her strong moral compass of what was right and wrong shines through her early spiritual upbringing. All of her early life was about renewal and growth, a theme that has sustained her throughout her career.
Kim’s helped young entrepreneurs in the Phoenix area grow their businesses to incredible heights. But something was still missing. Working in the banking industry was strangling Kim’s innate desire to help people grow.
She could only provide business loans to her customers. And she knew they needed a more integrated financial solution. They also needed a better mindsetabout money and a better system to manage and grow to create true financial independence.
Oh, and by the way… she’s worked with Robert Kiyosaki… you know… Rich Dad/Poor Dad?

June 16
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Topic: Historic fiction with a powerful message.
Guest: Pamela Glasner

pamela-16-jan-2009-3bPamela is an author, most recently having completing book one of an historically-accurate, dark fantasy series based concurrently in the 17th and 21st centuries.

Until recently she was a Real Estate Developer, acquiring blighted, urban, antique apartment buildings, restoring them, then providing safe and decent housing for men leaving prisons and shelters.

In order to pursue her first love – writing – on a full-time basis, she’s since made the difficult but vital decision to divest herself of her real estate holdings.

Additional interests: As a member of a private club, Pamela works with the sommelier managing the wine list. She enjoys fine art, antique architecture and loves London, England.

Jun 9
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Topic: An important discussion about living an Instinctive Life.
Guest: Tammi Brannan
tammibTammi is a warm, compassionate person who guides people through a process… that helps them create meaning and clarity… unlike they may never before have experienced.

She has conventional credentials, such as a BA in Secondary Education, BA in English, 5 Years teaching, 10 years Human Resource, and 3 years working with Instinctive Life.

However, a key distinction she emphasizes is one that includes the other characteristics each person has inherent within them… and which makes them entirely unique.

It’s these other characteristics that she helps you to tap into. — In such a way that a new world can open up to you, and have life altering impacts (in a most positive way).

http://www.instinctivelife.com

Jun 2
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Topic: Learn to turn things around from someone who’s been there.

Guest: Claudia Juarez
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Claudia Juárez is the Plan B Girl, the girl who thought everything was lost until she got a Plan B and turned her life around. With over 10 years in the practice of being happy at the workplace, she lives and teaches what her lifestyle is about: HAPPINESS.
She is a regular person with a regular life who one day found herself feeling miserable, sick and tired, wishing there was a way out of it since she only had 2 hours a day to “have a life” (and that was on a good day). She thought that maybe self employment was the answer, then that her corporate manager should motivate her. Until she realized the answer, as so many wise teachers tell you, is inside.
After all the metaphysics are done, after all the therapies are done, after all the soul searching is done, it comes down to one thing: do what you love, enjoy what you love.
Her life turned around so much that people started asking her what she was taking but it was a change of attitude from the inside out. That same people started asking her to teach them how to do the same and the results were amazing. Today she’s an expert at creating the Inner Game of Joy, making her audiences feel empowered to search for that which realy makes them tick.

May 26
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Topic: Develop your own personal Brand.
Guest: Ronald Wilsher

ronaldwilsherRonald Earl Wilsher spent almost a decade in the Real Estate field but has now turned his full attention to his true passion and that’s helping others live their destiny. He’s a Serial Optimist, Speaker, Author, Personal Brand Manager and Social Media Enthusiast. He’s also a TrueBeliever and HopeDealer! He helps people make more money (and have more fun!) by building and developing their own personal BRAND. Most importantly, he helps people develop the courage to be themselves.

May 19
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Topic: Learn valuable skills to engage more dynamically in your relationships.
Guest: Jenn Kaye
jennkayeJenn Kaye is an internationally recognized relationship and communications expert who helps people around the world have less drama and more fun in their relationships and their lives.

The Founder of Touch With Intention™ LLC and Head-On Communications™ International, Jenn is an accomplished Speaker, Facilitator, Coach and Consultant. With over 20 years of experience she specializes in creating simple, easy to implement strategies for deeper connections, better communication and optimum quality of life.

She has incorporated these dynamics into a transformational approach that helps others create more clarity, deeper meaning and connection and better communication in their own lives and relationships.

She has been has been seen and heard on NBC Radio, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, RealTime Moms, BabyFirst TV, and quoted in dozens of publications including Femina, India’s leading women’s magazine and the Inspiration Journal.

May 12
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Topic: Refreshingly practical advice for budding enterpreneurs (and experienced one’s alike).
Guest: Croz (also know as
CrozFromOz)

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The SCIENCE of GETTING RICH (In Plain English)
A faithful translation of the Wallace Wattles classic written in 1910 – By CROZ
A beneficiary of these teachings
This book also contains an intro by Croz and other
useful tips to help you understand these teachings.

May 5
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Topic: A thriving home business in Jewelry in THIS economy?
Guest: Kameron Kay – www.KameronKay.com

kameron-headshotKameron Kay is an expert marketer and jewelry designer.
Growing up in Southern California, Kameron attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, where she graduated with a BA in Advertising and Musical Theater.
She was blessed to have the opportunity to study, live and perform internationally where she developed an appreciation for Celtic art, music and jewelry.
Since graduation, Kameron has dedicated her time to sales, marketing and public relations.
She also released her very own line of Celtic jewelry and music which is carried in boutiques throughout the world.
In the recent years, Kameron has dedicated her time to developing a course and sharing insider industry knowledge with those who long to start a jewelry business of their own.
Kameron’s goal not only includes teaching aspiring artists, but ultimately providing some guidance and inspiration to those in pursuit of their dream job!
To learn more about Kameron Kay’s “Jewelry Selling Secrets” please visit: www.KameronKay.com

April 28
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Topic: Where Spirituality & Psychology Meet
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Howard – www.DrJenniferHoward.com
jennifer-howard_3115v2Dr. Jennifer Howard is a licensed psychotherapist, healer, author, relationship counselor, and professional speaker with more than 20 years of experience in helping people make changes in their lives.
She’s created a personal development plan and assists people in personal development and spiritual growth through her lectures, workshops, and her upcoming book, Changes That Last.
She has offices in Huntington, Long Island, NY, and New York City, is a leading expert on spirituality and psychology, and is a former faculty of the graduate program of A Society of Souls and has appeared as an expert on numerous national network television shows.

Apr. 14
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Topic: It’s Never Too Late… Go For It!
Guest: Kisane Slaney – Attraction Marketing for Baby Boomers

drkisaneOne often thinks in terms of one (maybe two) careers in a lifetime.
Kisane had her first major career as a top photographic model in Sydney, Australia for 10 years. It was during the late 60s & 70s when there were many changes happening – for example, the arrival of the mini-skirt!
She retired from modelling & took on her second career as a ‘full-time mum’ for 15 years to four children (inlcuding twins). When the youngest went to pre-school, Kisane took herself off to University, and began couselling while studying for her PhD.
After receiving her PhD, she was invited to become a Senior Lecturer at a University in Perth and taught counselling to Masters students within the Social Work Department.
Dr. Kisane retired from that career in January 2009.
Since then she’s been building her fourth career as an online Attraction Marketer. She says ” There are two things that have really stood out for me since I’ve commenced this new career. The first is that I’m able to utilise so many of the skills that I’ve developed over the years in my previous careers. Secondly, just how much fun this new career is, meeting people online from all over the world!”
You can also find Dr. Kisane on Twitter and Facebook.

Mar. 31
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Topic: Eating Food, Weight Loss, Feeling Good About Yourself
Guest: Melissa McCreery – Owner and founder of EnduringChange.com
melissamccreary-mccreerybestlifeMelissa McCreery, PhD, ACC, is a Psychologist, Certified Personal Coach, and the founder of Enduring Change Coaching, a company dedicated to helping women worldwide achieve their goals with health, weight and emotional eating.She specializes in helping smart savvy women who’ve found success in other areas, conquer that “last frontier”—making peace with their own eating and ending weight loss battles once and for all. Dr. McCreery has specific expertise in emotional eating and overeating and she has created effective, individualized approaches to long term weight loss. She isregarded as an expert at helping women enhance their self-care and create powerful change.

Dr. McCreery is a featured columnist for WLS (Weight Loss Success) Lifestyles magazine where she is also a member of the editorial advisory board and is the self-care expert at www.BestLifeDesign.com . Melissa offers individual coaching, specialty programs, and resources, including the Emotional Eating Toolbox™, and the Weight Loss Winner’s Circle™ Program. Find out more and sign up for her free Self-care Package Life Balance e-course™ at http://www.enduringchange.com.

Mar. 24

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Topic: Just how magical is Transformational Photography, and how has it deeply impacted people?

Guest: Ankya Klay – Owner and founder of Ankya.com

ankyaAnkya and I spent about 15 minutes talking before we recorded this discussion. So if I sound very relaxed you’ll understand that talking with her does that do me.

Happens every time!
Ankya is quite talented. Just one of those talents is in photography… a genre she refers to as Transformational Photography.
You can find Ankya and her creative works at Ankya.com
Listen in.

Mar. 10
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Topic: Creativity, Jewelry, and Pooches – What do they have in common?
Guest: Jennifer Phillips – Owner and founder of CuriousGlassDesigns.com

zestyjennandmayaJennifer Phillips is also known as Zesty Jenn, but you can find out from her what that means.
Today, we talk with Jennifer about what Color Therapy, Healing, and Dog Charms have to do with one another.
She doesn’t talk much about her professional design career, but if you ask her about it you’ll be treated to some of her seriously high-caliber designs.
Mar 3

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Topic: Just how affordable is Voice talent?

Guest: Joe Prime – The Voice talent we use here at JoePenaProductions.com. You’ve heard him on this audio, and this video.

Feb. 24

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Topic: “How solopreneurs & business owners can balance work and eating well.”
Guest: Dinneen Diette – Owner and founder of EatWithoutGuilt.com

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Why the name “Eat Without Guilt?”

When I lived in worked in France I learned how to enjoy food — all food — and not gain weight.
Not only that, my attitude towards food changed and I no longer stressed about it. I learned how to enjoy it,without gaining weight.
I learned how to take pleasure in food and eat without guilt (even if I ate a few cookies). If anyone knows how eat and enjoy life – while staying healthy and slim – it’s the French!

Feb. 17

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Topic: Motivation to acheive your dreams.
Guest: Nachhi Randhawa – Owner and founder of GrandLifeSolutions.com

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After years of working in Corporate America with little fulfillment, Nachhi started going within and searching for her true calling and passions of leading a thriving and successful life. What she found created the most magnificent events to unfold.