”It’s A Wrap with Rap”

Ron talks to Arman Vestad, at  one time , one of Norway's most notorious criminals.  Arman shares his life experiences doing criminal activity and tells us how he turned his life around to become a very productive member of his community and the work he is doing today  to help other people.   Sponsor:  Danny Vann-Author of 99 Days OF 100%  Encouragement                 www. DannyVan.com          ...

Ron relives with 9/11 survivor Ari Schonbrun the fateful day he escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One  of the World Trade Center and his miraculous rescue of a third degree burn victim.    Ari also tells us how the event changed his life. Sponsor: Author Maria Balestrieri-Saved By Grace Links: www.arischonbrun.com www.whispersandbricks.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network

Ron relives with 9/11 survivor Ari Schonbrun the fateful day he escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One of the  World Trade Center and his miraculous rescue of a third degree burn victim.   Ari also tells us how the event changed his life. Sponsor:  Author Maria Balestrieri- Saved By Grace Links: www.arischonbrun.com www.whispersandbricks.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network

Ron talks with Matt Ode, personal trainer who at age 24  was diagnosed with Stage 3C testicular cancer and tells us about his incredible recovery and about his second chance at life as a keynote international speaker,  transformational coach helping people transform their mind, body and spirit. Sponsor:  www.arischonbrun.com/whispersandbricksacademy Links:        www.matodespeaks.com              ...

Ron talks with reputation repair coach Jennifer Cunningham who has coached hundreds of individuals on career and relationships, and more recently focusing her work with people who have experienced humiliation or public trauma, which may have resulted from harassment, bullying or something else.  Jennifer discusses her own personal incident of public humiliation.   Sponsor:  Jenny Dalton, author-"O...

Our host Ron Rapaport talks with Michelle Dickinson, author, mental health advocate, TEDx Speaker  about working to eradicate the mental health stigma in the workplace and beyond and about dealing with Covid issues affecting our mental health. The mental health stigma concerning our First Responder community is also discussed. Sponsor:  Kitt O'Malley, mental health advocate, blogger, author of Bal...

Ron discusses a very sensitive topic with Peggy Green, a specialist who helps people through the grieving process of losing a child.  Peggy unfortunately lost two children of her own, one by accident and one by suicide.  Peggy is also an Amazon best selling author, speaker, suicide bereavement coach and owner of her own business,  Thee Grief Specialist. Links: www.theegriefspecialist.com www.itsaw...

Ron talks with best selling author, self esteem expert, motivational speaker around the world,  breast cancer survivor, humanitarian, FOX Radio and TV guest speaker Christine Handy. Christine shares and inspires us with her incredible journey  back from several medical challenges and her passion to help others.  She discovers true beauty is inside of us, not outside. This is a must listen!! Sponso...

Ron talks with author Kathleen Ho about her  philosophy of helping people after they have suffered the death of a loved one. She has authored a superb book titled " Living Forward After Loss".  Links: www.livingforwardafterloss.com kathleenho6@gmail.com www.itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network  

Ron talks with writer and visionary and top U.S. intuitive (psychic medium)  Corbie Mitleid  who has learned the value of the examined life. She has created a career out of experiences. Her career now spans the globe. Her talents as an intuitive are featured in best selling books. Her attitude is "I'm Not Special,  You Can Do What I Do." A very interesting Listen Links : Sponsor-Frank Talaber-Cana...

Ron discusses with Ash his perspective of life growing up and the societal challenges of being native American.  He gives us an understanding of their struggles and challenges and the strides being made to persevere and  thrive. Sponsor: Philip Jones, Author of the play/book "The Lion Hotel" www.inspectorhorace.com www.crazyhorsememorial.org https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network

Ron talks with Kim "Kid" Curry, former radio DJ legend and executive for 33 years about his life in the business and his subsequent struggle dealing with his MS diagnosis. Kim tells his story in an inspiring way to give us all the knowledge to never give up and keep on persevering. This is a real treat to listen to. Sponsor: Liborio Lungaro,  Author of The 3-0 https://kcurry.com Facebook:  KRCurry...

George Siegal, the founder and CEO of Move The World Films.org, who also produced and directed the award winning documentary "The Last House Standing"  discusses with Ron about how everyone needs a home that doesn't blow away, wash away or burn down. This documentary film opens one's eyes to the subject of natural disasters and what we can do to be proactive in protecting ourselves. https://www.th...

Ron talks with Chicago author Lisa Lilly of how she coped with losing both her parents to an intoxicated driver and her journey back which includes her work to help others. Lisa gives her opinion on the grieving process and discusses her new book "Happiness, Anxiety and Writing" Sponsor: Gail Hamilton, author of "Soaring Into Greatness" https://soaringintogreatness.com www.lisalilly.com https://ww...

Brenda takes us on a journey describing what it is like to live with dystonia,  what dystonia is, her nine brain  surgeries at a young age  and how she has dealt with the challenge of living with it since age seven. A great listen!!! Links: Author-Brenda Currey Lewis-A Twisted Fate, My Life With Dystonia brendacurrey9@gmail.com https://thecareprojectinc.org https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universa...

Carrie shares her story of overcoming breast cancer  as a single mom and founding her non profit  organization, The Care Project Inc to help those going through the breast cancer journey needing  financial and emotional support,  doing it while barely out of treatment. This extraordinary woman's story is well worth listening to as she shows us anything is possible to  accomplish despite your fears...

Ron asks one of the top personal trainers in the United Kingdom to explain to us the real reasons people  want to lose weight, and get tips on starting a weight loss journey and being successful at it. You will also learn what you need to do to find the right trainer. Links: www.dotheworkcoach.com www.dalewallacept.com @thedotheworkcoach https://itsawrapwithrap.com Sponsor:  Lisa Lilly, Author of...

Denise Bossarte is a novelist, poet, award winning photographer, PhD in developmental neuroscience and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She is the author of "Thriving After Sexual Abuse, Break Your Bondage To The Past And Live A Life You Love", which is a self help book written to help survivors of abuse have a resource to start their journey of healing. The book is also an excellent resource...

Ron talks with Barbie Wharton-dancer from childhood, entrepreneur, survivor of Bell's Palsy, depression, anxiety and a  major concussion about how her life changed due to her adversities and how she overcame them. Barbie shares with us her philosophy on life.  Sponsor: Brenda Currey Lewis, Author of "A Twisted Fate-My Life With Dystonia"   www.barbiewharton.com www.itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universa...

Frank King -longtime comedian and writer for the Tonight show with Jay Leno for 20 years  uses his life's lessons to start a  conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide. Frank does it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth and he does it with humor. https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com www.itsawrapwithra...

Danny Vann tells Ron his journey from a chaotic household to foster care to Elvis Presley impersonator hall of fame recipient to corporate leader and now author, foster care advocate and youth mentor. Danny is such an inspiration to listen to while following his amazing journey. www.dannyvann.com www.itsawrapwithrap.com https://thrivingaftersexualabusebook.com #HC Universal Network Sponsor: Denise...

Ron has an interesting conversation with Sam Shelley who was run over at age 6  by a van and suffered most of his life with multiple disabilities such as MS, head trauma, autoimmune diseases.  Sam tells us how he found his "perfect spirit" and  made a full recovery and now is no longer disabled  and no longer needs medicine. Sam  explains "mindset mentoring" and the concept of "headtrash".  Well w...

Ron interviews Debby Montgomery, a woman that that was scammed out of over one million dollars on a online  romance dating site. Debby was a victim of "catfishing", bottom feeders who create a fake profile to target potential  victims they find on social media or dating apps. Debby explains to us how this happened to her and how she turned this painful experience around to bounce back and lead a g...

Ron has an in depth interview with Justin Brien from Western Canada who has spent over half of his life riddled with an endless cycle of addiction stemming from his mental health. This courageous young man shows all of us that no matter what the challenge, we must never give up and we must persevere. Well worth the listen.   Links: www.justinbrien.com www.itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network

Mike shares with Ron his story of being abused and how he handled it,  and then moved forward to overcome it's negative effects and begin to advocate for male child sexual abuse awareness. Links: https://childabusesurvivor.net https:/rainn.org https:/itsawrapwithrap.com Facebook:  itsawrapwithrap Email:  itsawrapwithrap@gmail.com #HC Universal Network