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It’s hard to believe (at the time of this recording) that it's April, and hopefully we all survived tax day and are able to get out and enjoy some of the beautiful Spring foliage that’s popping up all over.

It’s no secret to some of my longtime listeners that I’m originally from Los Angeles; sometimes referred to as the land of the rich, famous and forever young.  That “fountain of youth”, has been featured and celebrated in films, commercials and advertising for decades, leading those of us who are now in our more “mature years”, to believe that we’ve become irrelevant, worthless and should claim our rightful spot in the...

Welcome to a very special episode that is launching during the week of  ‘Podcasthon’; the world’s largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters worldwide to raise awareness of local non-profits charitable causes.

It's been a minute since our last episode, and as we step into a new year, it's clear that for many of us, things haven't quite gone as planned. In particular, I’m referring to friends and family in Los Angeles, who are grappling with the aftermath and the ongoing devastating fires, and to those facing social, environmental, and political challenges.

If you’re a regular listener to my show, then you know by now that I’m always excited to introduce you to intriguing creatives who are making a positive impact in their fields of expertise.  

This episode discusses  childhood molestation and rape and may not be suitable for younger listeners or those who’ve experienced similar trauma. 

The first thing my guest, Paul Schmidt, would like you to know about him, is that as a single dad, his teenage son, Robbie, is his world and his reason for everything. Which is incredibly endearing considering the level of success he’s attained in a variety of professional and creative endeavors.

Perhaps his success is due to being cast at the age of six in the role of “God” in his school play and that has...

My guest today, Christy Harst, has been heard on the World Series, Monday Night Football, and the NBA Finals as one of the national voices of YouTubeTV. She’s also the national voice of John Deere, and has voiced dozens of television, streaming, and radio ads. 

Her career in voiceover began in college when she applied for a news internship at a local classical radio station. It was during her interview tha...

The following conversation may not be appropriate for younger listeners, or those who’ve experienced abandonment, sexual abuse, or drug addiction.

Today’s guest, author Hannah Sward, has quite the story to tell. So much so, she wrote about it in her memoir Strip, an International Book Award Finalist, Reader’s Choice Award Finalist and Book Soup Bests...

My guest today, Jennifer Clark, is described as the sound of Humankindness.

It’s who she is, how she does business, and what she sounds like.

It’s the sound you can trust.

It’s the sound of collaboration.

It’s the sound of stories with impact.

And on this podcast it’s all about the stories.

Perhaps her humankindness stems from being a pastor'...

I hope you're all having a wonderful start to 2024 and that you have some things that you’re feeling excited about.  If not, perhaps my next guest will inspire you as she is the founder, host and Chief Inspiration Officer of the Women in the Arena Podcast…a celebration of everyday women living extraordinary lives in plain sight. Now in its 4th year, the Women in the Arena podcast seeks to inspire, encourage and challen...

Wishing a very Happy New Year to you and yours.  I certainly hope your holidays afforded you time to enjoy some rest and rejuvenation, and that 2024 is the year that you’re able to actualize some of your dreams and aspirations.

And speaking of actualizing one’s dreams, I think we can all take a page from my next guest as the term renaissance woman truly applies to Maria Pendolino.  She’s a multi-award-winn...

Hello and a very Happy Thanksgiving week to you and yours.  I hope that you’re able to take some down time to enjoy the beginning of this holiday season, eat some good food, and do that which makes you feel rested and rejuvenated.

It’s been about a month since I’ve released a new episode and part of that is due to another project I’ve been working on.  So, with that in mind, I am going to be taking a hiatu...

If you’ve spent any amount of time on popular social media channels, you’re bound to have come across post after post with the anthem cry imploring you to be authentic, use your authentic voice, and for goodness sake, live your truth!

But what exactly does that mean in a time when truths are manipulated and shaped to suit personal and political agendas?  Leaving one to wonder whether or not authenticity, a...

For this episode, I’m turning the table by interviewing the interviewer!

I first met my next guest when the editor and publisher of the Women Who Podcast magazine, Kathy Baron, asked if I’d like to be interviewed for the 2023 Fall issue.   And given I love all things podcasting, I of course said yes.

Thus began a new friendship and relationship with writer, copywriter, editor, content creator,...

I am so excited for you to meet my next guest, and yet I have to say out of all the guests that I’ve welcomed to this podcast, crafting an intro for this one has certainly presented a challenge in summarizing her vast credits and expertise.  

This multi-preneur’s career spans almost 2 decades in several high-profile, very successful businesses.  First, as an award winning voice talent with an incredibly im...

Hello and welcome to this very special Encore Presentation of my 27th episode that I released back in August of 2021.  Back then, I had a great conversation with my guest Jim Cooper, where among other topics, we chatted about the book he was penning, now known as ‘The Not So Little Book About Cancer Caregiving: Be a Caregiver Warrior and Keep Your Sanity!’, which is part memoir and caregiving advice that was birthed fr...

The guest joining me today, Kathy Barron, is a fellow Bay Area resident and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of the Women Who Podcast Magazine, a publication that celebrates independent women podcasters from all over the world.  I’m delighted to have recently discovered this online publication, especially since Kathy and her team just celebrated their second year in publication!

Women Who Podcast magazine is ...