Make Your Day Richer

I'm checking in with nonprofit leader Deanna Terry to celebrate an incredible year of growth and impact at KeyStep, a non-profit dedicated to guiding foster youth toward independence. The founder shares the success stories of the young people they serve—from graduating high school and earning their GEDs to starting college, landing better jobs, and attending therapy. We discuss why the communi...

I'm honored to be joined by Robert J. Wolf, author of the four-time award-winning biography, Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom. Robert shares the incredible true story of his father's life—a Hungarian Jewish man who became a four-time escape artist, miraculously surviving both the brutality of Nazi-occupied Hungary and the repressive Communi...

I'm with author Nkrumah Mensah for an inspiring conversation about turning personal challenges and big life changes into captivating fantasy fiction. Nkrumah shares her deeply personal journey from being severely dyslexic and not reading as a child to becoming a published author, carrying on a family tradition of oral storytelling. She reveals how her passion project turned into a full book se...

What happens when you take the road less traveled in the Land of Oz? Join me for a fascinating conversation with Carlos Perez, the author of the new book, THE OTHER ROAD. Carlos shares the inspiration behind his Young Adult novel, which explores the untold stories of Oz and answers the question: where did all those other roads from the start of the Yellow Brick Road go? We dive into Carlos's u...

I'm joined by David Tunstall, CPA and head of The Tunstall Organization, and he is making finances approachable! David shares the incredible (and hilarious) origin story of how he named his business after a successful New York organization when he started in 2002! What we discuss: The Core Services: David breaks down the fundamentals of his work: taxes, bookkeeping, and payroll. Going Deeper:...

I am thrilled to welcome local entrepreneur, dog-lover and nonprofit founder, Jackie Adams, to the show! Jackie recognized that shelters are at or over capacity nationwide. She developed a brilliant, innovative solution: a guest house where visitors can rent a room and, if they wish, learn about the full realities of dog fostering. We discuss how her venture, which is the only one in the US offeri...

Joining me today is the powerhouse duo behind the book HEALTHY EATING ADVENTURE: Chef Nick Iula and Dr. Elizabeth George! This conversation is absolutely packed with life-changing information. We dive into the science behind why a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle leads to amazing results—not just in cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes, but also in improving sleep, anxiety, and depression. D...

This chat with the incredibly talented Dennis Welch is one of those that warms your soul! If you haven't heard his album, Strong, you need to—it is one of the most personal and moving records I have ever heard. Today, we're talking about his powerful approach to songwriting: he explains how he strives to 'say for people what they don't know how to say for themselves' and why hi...

I'm kicking off the week with a guest whose music is exactly what we all need: high-energy, positive, and genuinely motivational! He is the one and only Tony Saint Tone! I am obsessed with his music and how good I feel when I listen to it. Today, Tony shares the fascinating origin of his sound. He reveals how he used to listen to classic motivational speakers like Zig Ziglar and Tony Robbins,...

I'm thrilled to introduce Melanie Whittaker, a contributor to the powerful new anthology, TRANSFORMING PAIN INTO PURPOSE. Melanie's chapter dives deep into her experience growing up with a narcissistic mother, which she describes as a "living hell". She shares how her self-esteem was stripped away during her teenage years, and how this constant feeling of never being good enough...

We're about to have an incredibly moving and important conversation with Hugh Flynn about his book, SOMETHING SPECIAL BE. Hugh shares the deeply personal story of filing for conservatorship of his special needs brother, Aaron, in Los Angeles Superior Court. He walks us through the shocking turn of events when his brother required urgent surgery, and Hugh realized he had "no legal authorit...

Today is an episode filled with heart, soul, and incredible food! I'm thrilled to welcome the amazing Shef Shaun Williams, author of the new cookbook: "Soul in the Citi!" Shef Shaun shares his fascinating journey, from learning to cook scrambled eggs at age six to interning at Def Jam Records before dedicating himself to culinary arts. We discuss his passion for pouring his "hea...

I am sharing the most genius holiday find! I'm welcoming the amazing Jennifer Brantigan to the show, and she's our one-stop Holiday Gift Guru! We are talking about gifts that are practical, unique, and interesting. You have to see the ceramic garlic grater she brought! I’m a total kitchen novice, but this thing is called the 'Instagrator' for a reason—it’s super fast, won’t cut you...

We're starting the week with one of the most important and personal conversations we’ve ever had on the show. My guest is the inspiring Cheri Bergeron, founder of the non-profit Cheri's Choice! Cheri came to this mission after a difficult personal journey of 10 years of infertility, loss of children, and a landmark custody battle. She realized that while we teach sex education in schools,...

NSFW! I am so excited to wrap up the week with the amazing and hilarious author, Christina Braver! Christina, whose last name is actually Braver (I love that!), is here to talk about her romance novels, the judgmental questions she gets for being a Christian who writes about intimate topics, and why she is such an "open book". But you guys... the highlight of the show is the exclusive st...

Brenton Harrison is here to make money conversations more approachable. We dive into his incredible journey into finance, which was shaped by the two very different ways his parents handled cash—one who just wanted to earn more, and one who was stressed over a single penny! He explains why money feels like a scary, foreign language to so many of us, and how you can change your mindset to start bud...

You're going to be captivated by Melora Fern's book, Whistling Women and Crowing Hens, which is set in the wild and wonderful 1920s on the Chautauqua Circuits. Melora shares the most intimate and special story about how she found a box of mementos that proved her own grandmother was a whistling, trombone-playing woman on that circuit! Her story is truly about turning tradition on its head...

I am feeling incredibly inspired right now and it's all thanks to my wonderful guest, the powerhouse that is Kevie Jackson! Kevi shares his incredible journey from working as a night shift nurse to launching a fantastic podcast called "Kultivation with Kevie". You have to hear how he literally got a spiritual calling to start the show and I love that! We dive into the life-changing t...

I’m sitting down with former Virginia Firefighter, Chris LaLonge! Chris is here to talk about his must-read book, "Scars with Purpose" and the incident that changed his life. The best part? That injury led him to create a moldable hand device to help others with similar conditions! You have to hear how he turned a truly horrible event into a powerful calling. This episode is for everyone...

Things are getting spicy! My guest today is the amazing Tina Coleman , who wrote the book that has everyone talking: 50, Fabulous, and F-Able . Fair warning, you might want to send the kids to another room for this one! We are talking about why being 50 is absolutely not the end and it's actually just the beginning, why Gen X is reclaiming their power, and why all those ridiculous excuses abou...

I am sitting down with the incredible Melinda Lee , whose new memoir is called Rebel Hugger . Now, I have to brag just a little bit, because I have been called a very good hugger, and when I heard her story, I knew I had to meet her! Melinda decided, after moving to a new state and feeling incredibly lonely, that she was going to go out and hug everyone she encountered for an entire year including...

I am so excited because I am sitting down with a guy who has truly done it all! My guest, Patrick O'Donnell, spent 25 years as a police sergeant on the street , has written 10 books, hosts a popular podcast, and is even a TV consultant! We’ll about his incredible journey, starting with his roots as the son of Irish immigrants from the south side of Chicago. We'll discuss what it's like...

I am so glad Rocky D'Alessandro is here with me today! Seriously, if anyone can make a discussion about garage doors exciting, it's this guy. He walked away from a 20-year career in finance to start his own business with his dad, Pro-Lift Garage Doors of Southeast Charlotte. Why? Because the garage door is basically the new front door for most homes, and it shouldn't just be an afterth...

I am so excited because it's finally time for my chat with the one and only Becca Eve Young ! We all tried to do the "familiar script," right? The career, the house, the car, the wardrobe—doing all the things! Well, Becca is telling us what happened when all of that fell apart for her, and she found herself stranded in the desert during a global pandemic. She's here to talk all a...

I am so excited (and maybe a little freaked out) to welcome the incredibly brave Scott Wells to the show today! His new young adult novel, M arked by the Ouija , which has already given some readers nightmares. Scott shares the unbelievable, true story behind the book: how a simple, plastic Ouija board he found in his small farming town when he was 16 led to a friend's tragic death. He reveals...