Conversations with Rich Bennett

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Robert Rosen. Robert Rosen is a successful author, editor, and writer. He is best known for his international bestseller, "Nowhere Man: The Final Days of John Lennon," which has been translated into many languages. His latest book, "A Brooklyn Memoir," is about growing up in Flatbush in the 1950s and 60s, surrounded by Holocaust sur...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Steve Acerno, Maggie Grant, Jennifer Pritchard, and Ramona Harrison. May is recognized as National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness about the critical need for foster families and the valuable role they play in supporting children in need. This month-long observance highlights the unique challenges faced by children in the foster care syste...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Candace Plattor. Candace Plattor is a highly respected Addictions Therapist with over three decades of experience helping addicts and their families overcome addiction. Her signature Family Addiction Counselling and Therapy Program focuses on healing the entire family because overcoming addiction is a family condition. As a former opioid addict, Candac...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Patty Gregory. Patty has been an active participant and supporter of Project Linus for an extended period and has served as the Chapter Coordinator for the greater Kansas City area since April 2000 and is now the President/Chief Executive Officer. She brings valuable skills from previous employment experiences in managerial and customer service positio...

In this special Rage Talk episode, Rich and cohost Wendy Beck have a conversation with Toni Torsch, Linda Williams, Jennifer Tuerke, and Shawn Partain. The Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation, Rage Against Addiction, Voices of Hope Maryland, and Addiction Connections Resource are organizations dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by addiction. The...

In this episode, Rich and cohost Derek Pentz have a conversation with Erin Subramanian. Erin Subramanian is a fitness instructor, yoga instructor, and freelance translator (Japanese to English). She teaches classes in Harford County and Baltimore County at the Y, Yoga Centric, Harford County senior centers, the Joppa Library, and DeAnna's Workout World. The formats she teaches include Bounce...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Shana Francesca. Meet Shana Francesca: a natural-born leader, speaker, writer, and entrepreneur who refused to let her difficult family life define her. As Founder and Lead Designer of Concinnate, an interior and life design firm with clients around the country, Shana uses her powerful voice to guide people toward empathy, resilience, and curiosity abo...

In this special Rage Talk episode, Rich and cohost Wendy Beck (Abby and Shawn as well) have a conversation with Brick and Will Gibbons of The Ramble Festival. The Ramble Festival is a three-day music festival held at Camp Ramblewood in Harford County, Maryland. The festival is focused on creating a community through shared experiences and a mutual love of live music in a beautiful outdoor setting....

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Kimberly Sullivan. Meet Kimberly, a wanderlust-stricken writer who calls the Harlem neighborhood of New York City home. Her journey started in Boston and Saratoga Springs, New York, and took her across the globe to work in journalism and government in the US, Czech Republic, and Austria before settling in Rome. Kimberly studied political science and hi...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Dr. Susan Landers. Get to know Dr. Susan Landers, an accomplished neonatologist. She holds BS degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Auburn University and an MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Landers completed her pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School hospitals, and her neonatology fellows...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Marlene Shipley Everhardt. Step into the world of Marlene Shipley Everhardt, a Maryland native hailing from the illustrious Bel Air. Marlene's incredible journey began with a simple idea, to capture the heartwarming experiences between a deaf grandmother and her hearing grandsons in a children's book. Years later, this idea has blossomed into...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Brian Noonan. The Sinclair Method is a therapy for alcohol addiction that makes use of the medicine Naltrexone to gradually lessen the patient's desire for alcohol. Brian Noonan is the founder of the nation's largest provider of the Sinclair Method. He continues to assist hundreds of patients in regaining control over their consumption of alc...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Marshall Poe. Marshall Poe is a historian, writer, and founder of the New Books Network, a podcast network featuring interviews with authors about their new publications in a wide range of fields. He also serves as the editor-in-chief of the network. Poe has published several books on Russian history and culture and has written for numerous publication...

In this episode, Rich is joined by several people to hold a roundtable discussion on Mental Illness and what they're doing to control it. The guests are Andrea Pappas and Ronya Nassar from Harford County Health Department , Lindsey Pope , and Wendy Beck from Rage Against Addiction . Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person's thinking, mood, and behavior. These disorders can m...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Peter George. Peter George is a public speaking coach dedicated to helping professionals, including speakers, authors, consultants, and executives, become confident and credible communicators. Peter struggled with a lisp and stutter as a child, leading to shyness and introversion. However, he sought help and now credits his public speaking coaches for...

In this special Rage Talk episode, Rich and cohost Wendy Beck have a conversation with Charlie Engle. Charlie Engle is a global ultra-endurance athlete and the 5.8 Global Adventure Series founder. He is one of the most accomplished ultramarathon runners in the world and completed a record-setting journey across the Sahara desert. He co-founded Water.org with Matt Damon with a mission to address th...

In this episode, Rich and cohosts Dani Pettrey and Wendy Beck have a conversation with local authors Vashelle Nino, Diane Wylie, and Denise Stout. Various authors employ distinct writing techniques, marketing tactics, and publishing methods. Our intention is to host a roundtable conversation to offer valuable tips and advice to aspiring and established authors. Similar roundtable discussions will...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Juliet Rose. Juliet Rose knew she wanted to be a writer at ten years old. She's experienced many struggles in life, including the passing of her four-year-old daughter. Her writing focuses on contemporary and supernatural fiction, giving voice to characters from all walks of life. Juliet lives in Georgia and spends her time rescuing animals, paint...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Andy Frye. Andy Frye is an accomplished writer with a notable portfolio that includes contributions to Rolling Stone, ESPN, and other reputable publications. Presently, he is an active contributor to Forbes, where he focuses on the niche of the sports business. Throughout his illustrious career, Andy has conducted numerous interviews with high-profile...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Dai Manuel. Dai Manuel is a recognized authority in the digital space, with a notable track record as an author, keynote speaker, and mentor. He has a proven ability to inspire and motivate individuals to lead a functional and fun-filled life and is committed to the goal of positively impacting one million role models around the world. Dai's exper...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Sarah and Chris Coleman. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. In the first episode, Environmental Care Starts With Us , we learned about the 2 family businesses. Sarah is the CEO of Sustainable Landscapes One and Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Services. Her husband Chris is the Operations Manager for Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Serv...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Sarah and Chris Coleman. Sarah is the CEO of Sustainable Landscapes One and Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Services. Her husband Chris is the Operations Manager for Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Services. Sustainable Landscapes One is a comprehensive environmental consulting firm that is dedicated to applying best practices in projec...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with the people of the Harford County Health Department . Starting March 2023, Medicaid enrollees need to verify their contact information is correct. Every year, Medicaid enrollees need to renew and verify that all of their information is correct. People who were due to renew in March 2020 have had their coverage extended due to the pandemic. The Pandemic...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with LaDonna Humphrey. LaDonna Humphrey is an award-winning writer, documentarian, investigative journalist, private investigator, executive director, and advocate for victims of crime. Her passions include advocating for missing adults, crime victims, children in foster care, and women in recovery. LaDonna is the co-founder of All the Lost Girls and the co...

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Jon Rowland, Ryan Heller, and Lauren Morris of Ripken Baseball®. Founded by baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother Bill Ripken, Ripken Baseball® offers a wide range of programs and services to help young players develop their skills and reach their full potential. Their flagship program, the Ripken Experience®, is a series of youth baseball com...