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Rory Moran serves as Director of Executive Protection & Threat Analysis at United Security, Inc., bringing more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and protective cyber intelligence. A former U.S. Secret Service Supervisory Special Agent, Rory has led complex protective operations for Presidential, Vice Presidential, Pope, and foreign dignitary visits, as well as National Special Security Events ...

Today’s guest is truly a man of words and letters!

Robert Pinsky is a poet, essayist, translator, teacher, and speaker. His first two terms as United States Poet Laureate were marked by such visible dynamism—and such national enthusiasm in response—that the Library of Congress appointed him to an unprecedented third term. Throughout his career, Robert Pinsky has been dedicat...

Brandon Gilson is the founder and owner of The Best Seats VIP Concierge company.  He offers entertainment concierge services to more than 10,000 companies and individuals worldwide.  As Brandon puts it, the only limitation is your imagination.  He does it all— tickets to the hottest shows, backstage meet-and-greets, celebrity encounters, first class travel amenities and so much more.  Meet a young guy who works around the clo...

Joining me in conversation today is Sam Smith, a former professional rugby player from England who due to injury was forced to retire in his middle twenties.  Sam soon after became a successful entrepreneur but struggled with identity issues that s0 many former professional athletes do.  Like many,   he hit bottom but eventually found a path forward.    Today Sam serves as a life coach to former athletes across the globe.   His liv...

In the first of a two-part series, we discuss in more detail our book, “Jordan’s Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength and Hope with Parkinson’s.”  I welcome the author of the book Dr. John A. DiCicco along with Cathi Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN Program Director at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the Boston University Medical Campus.   We will be promoting the annual Optimism Walk sponsored by the American Par...

So many of us are burdened with fear.  The fear of failing is one of the most intense.   But failure is a fact of life none of us should ignore because all of us experience it.  Today’s guest Deborah Grayson Riegel has co-authored a book that addresses the issue in a bold new way.  Her book is entitled :Aim High and Bounce Back: A Successful Woman’s Guide to Rethinking and Rising Up from Failure.”  Deb offers a support system based...

On today’s episode meet Michael Soenen, creator and lead- producer of a raw, incredibly impactful documentary entitled, “Nothing to See Here: What Happens When Bloods, Crips, Police and Victims of Violence Make a Film.”  It is a fascinating discussion about how this unique project, against many odds,  got launched and took shape and how the film is making a difference in Watts, one of the most danger-filled neighborhoods in Los Ang...

You’ve got front row seats to life lessons from a musical icon.

In Lead Like The Boss: The Bruce Springsteen Framework to Elevating Your Leadership, my guest veteran strategist, marketer, and management consultant, Andy Freed, delivers a compelling and actionable message about leadership and communication for everyone expected to inspire others to perform at their best. Free...

Matt Robinson has written a charming children’s book about the love of music and fulfilling one’s dreams.  “Pete’s Beat,” is about a young boy with big dreams of becoming an outstanding drummer.  He’s teased and punished for tapping on anything he can find,  at times driving others a bit crazy, all while searching  for his own sound.  Life for Pete changes when the leader of a local drum circle notices ...

Mayflower II – the replica of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620 and launched a nation – is seen by some 2.6 million visitors every year in Plymouth.  The ship is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  But there is a lot more to the replica of the Mayflower launched in the middle 1950’s than meets the eye.  Researcher Richard A. Stone has written the definitive,  fascinating history of it all in a b...

In today’s conversation we meet Alan “Jake” Jacobson, founder of the Flo Creed-Jacobson Initiative, with the mission to help children and adults develop confidence, optimism, resilience and self-awareness through mindfulness.  The organization was named in honor of Alan’s late wife Flo who served her community as a decorated Boston police officer, mentoring countless people as a “Big Sister,” and volunteering for many causes. Offic...

Meet the irrepressible Linda Chorney, author of “It Ain’t Over Till the Indie Sings: Dedicated to Independent Musicians – The Unsigned, Unsung Heroes.”  Linda recently released the audiobook version, a vibrant, dramatic and often hilarious  account of how this independent artist and rebel upset the status quo music world after receiving not one but two Grammy nominations!  Along with her unforgettable and inspirational story, the a...

I welcome back a talented friend  Kerry Brett, author of Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Unfiltered Lens on Dating and Finding Love.  Kerry is one of the  top photographers in her field and host of the highly rated award-winning podcast “Shot At Love.”   We talk about the trials and tribulations of on-line dating, what Kerry has observed and learned through her personal experience and advice she has for anyone looking for lov...

Meet history professor James Hankins, author of the first of two volumes entitled, “The Golden Thread: The Ancient World and Christendom” which explores world history from antiquity to 1500.  It is a massive project ( the book is over 1200 pages) and in our discussion we focus on the need to educate our population more effectively, to learn from those who set the stage of civilization politically, religiously and culturally, to be ...

Dr. Nicholas Wright, MRCP, PhD is a neuroscientist who researches the brain, technology and security at University College London. Georgetown University and the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC, where he also advises the Pentagon Joint Staff.  His latest book is entitled “Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain.”  In the book Dr. Wright takes us on a tour of the brain to show us ho...