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Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She is a Certified Dementia Care Trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. In her 25-year career as a community counselor, private adviser and Regional Director of senior care facilities, she helped thousands of families and caregivers understand the daunting challenges of brain disease. He...

I spoke to Clayne Wayman recently. He is the coolest guy in Utah – but we already knew that! We’ve chatted on several other occasions. Clayne’s parents are part of the Fundemental Latter Day Saints. His father has five wives. I’ll link the previous podcasts below. His book - Echoes of Resounding Love – A True Story of a Polygamous Kid’s Journey to Spiritual Awakening,’ a book by Inspired Thought L...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Lewis recently and we had a fun conversation. Jess is a trained Chef, Pastaia, Cookbook Author, modern homesteader, and outspoken food security activist. She lives in Western North Carolina where she cultivates, cooks, and leads professional chef retreats. Her love of pasta making started in Sicily where she lived and learned to make pasta from her Grandmot...

I again had the pleasure of chatting with Mirav, Heidi and Beverly about their bestseller book, Lady X. Mirav is in Italy, Heidi is in Monaco and Beverly is in Australia. We got caught up on what everyone has been doing over the past year and it was fun. Thanks to the magic of zoom, we all got to see each other. I had to edit out names of people – so will let you guess who they are! Beverly has be...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Wendy Eliot recently. She has lived an incredible life. She was in a cult, became a nurse, teaches. Wendy is amazing. She recently published her book “Me and My Worry Monster: Snapshots of a Life Lived with Anxiety and 9 Methods to Deal with It “. Wendy shows how to manage stress and life’s anxiety. Her book is a bestseller and a synopsis is below: -------------...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Tommy Anderson recently. I met him a few weeks ago at an event honoring the late Paul Sorvino. Paul Sorvino was not only an actor, but a veteran and a member of the American Legion, Post 43. I met Tommy at this event. Tommy was Army/Air Force, and currently an actor, writer, author, filmmaker and podcaster. He joined the military (Army) after high school. He wen...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Simakovski. Greg’s story is interesting, unique and extremely newsworthy. Greg’s wife’s family lives in the Ukraine. His wife was in the Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the day of the Russian invasion. Greg talks about his wife’s journey out of the Ukraine and his 501(c) (1), www.goukraine.org . His goal is to provide housing, medical supplies and cl...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Amelia recently.  Her book - ENOUGH - A Memoir of Mistakes, Mania, and Motherhood - will be published today, October 18, 2022.  Below is a synopsis. What Enough means to me… Enough is a book of hope and of inspiration. It was written as a heartfelt outpouring of my voice newly found to share insights on the plights that are sexual assault, mental illne...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Julie Mac of Montana’s Best recently. We spoke about tourism in Montana and I learned a lot about the state. First – Julie was working out of her home because a grizzly bear visited her the night before. Sure beats the “The dog ate my homework” excuse !! Julie spoke about Yellowstone and the other natural wonders of the state. She was very adamant about not dist...

What can I say about Miles Jonn Dalton? He follows the commandment “Thou Shalt Not Bore” and he’s got the sexiest voice in town. Miles is an Canadian actor, writer, and producer who is best known for Dreams of Darkness (2021), My Younger Brother (2000), and The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood (1980). Miles hails from Quebec , Canada . We spoke about Dreams of Darkness, a sci fi thriller. The movie wil...

I have the pleasure of speaking with Stanley Livingston recently. He is so cool !!! We spoke about his early days as a child extra, how Ozzie Nelson gave him lines (Remember Ozzie and Harriet?), and his years on My Three Sons. All my friends had crushes on him. On set, Stanley learned about the behind the scenes activities, and is owner of First Team Productions. Stanley is known to millions for h...

A few days ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Lies Wouters. She is fascinating. Dr. Lies and I spoke about everything, and I later showed her a pair of wooden shoes my parents brought back from the Netherlands in 1964. She was amazed I still had them! Dr. Wouters’ bio is below: Dr. Lies Wouters is an international positive psychology expert, work and organizational psychologist, advisor,...

I spoke to Mirav recently, and we caught up on the past year. To refresh your memory her biography is below. Our recent conversation consisted of her author/writer coaching, and her approach to life. I love talking with Mirav – she’s fun, fascinating and has a wonderful outlook on life. Mirav Tarkkais a Power coach, drawing knowledge from her experience as an IDF Operational Sergeant & interna...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Thanvi recently, and was impressed. She is a young teen who has written two books – one on poetry, and the other is a historical novel, and is working on her third. Thanvi was a fun interview. She is incredibly talented and hopes to continue writing. Her book launch was in June however, her website has her current events, bio and contact info. She is amazing. An...

I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend, Skye Delamey recently.  She is incredibly talented.  Every show she plays, she sells out.  Skye is currently working on her 6th album and has recently released a spoken word project - all poems written by her. We spoke about our dogs, NAMM (music conference), and life in general.  We had a fun time catching up. Skye's website is ww...

From Tragedy to Purpose: Sanita Mitchell launches Nonprofit Anaya’s Project to Support Bereaved Families with Infant and Pregnancy Loss, Fertility Struggles and Grief. More than 12 years ago, Antonio and Sanita Mitchell lost their precious little girl, Anaya Simone, at 28 weeks of pregnancy. Despite their heartache, their faith aided them in overcoming their pain and beginning a new life focused o...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Racquel Jones recently. Racquel is not only interesting, she is also a wealth of information.  Her incredible course – the brillionnaire – is described below. We will do a session 2 when we both find time. Racquel talks about government programs that are available for low income families, along with other programs to improve your living situation. Her progr...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Debra Page recently.  We reminisced about our days as RN's, we got to talking about how she went from being an RN, lactation nurse and them CEO of a 129-year old male-dominated fencing company, Louis E. Page. Debra not only embarked on a powerful journey of self-exploration, strength and uncovering a powerful sense of self, but also how she succeeded in ele...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Author and Shaman Sarah Negus.  Below is her biography.  Fun and interesting conversation. This is taken directly from her website  - www.sarahnegus.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

I spoke with Kimberly Meredith recently, and she has a story.  She is an internationally renowned medical medium and healer. Following two near-death experiences, Kimberly received miraculous healing gifts from the Holy Spirit. In addition to hosting the syndicated radio hit, The Medical Intuitive Miracle Show, Kimberly is also a frequent guest on numerous radio shows and podcasts. Her websit...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Tameka Walker Chapman recently. We spoke about her time in the Navy (let’s hear it for our women veterans!), her two adorable children and her message of empowerment. Her bio is below: ----- CEO, Mogul Media, LLC (MogulMedia.us) Creator and Founder, Mogul TV Global Network ( www. TheMogulChannel.com ) Tapping into her gift of creativity, Tameka Chapman created t...

I met Dana and her daughter, Rory, a few years ago at a movie premiere. Today, I got to know her a little better. Not only is Dana a writer/screenwriter, she is a comedian, with lots of interesting stories. She grew up in Philadelphia to Italian parents and – wow ! Her grandparents, raging alcoholics, owned a Speak Easy during prohibition. Dana said her grandmother would start drinking beer at 6 a...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Skye Delamey again, and again learned how talented she is. Skye just dropped her new single “Untamed Circus” which is a song about empowerment. She is also releasing a spoken word EP in the next few months, and has written a poetry book. Skye’s 4th album was released last year, and she is currently working on her 5th album. Her music videos are on her website (w...

I spoke to Rich Baumann recently, and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. I could have spoken to him forever, however Zoom only gives me so much time. Rich is an amazing storyteller, and singer/songwriter. He spoke about his life in Wisconsin, his songwriting style and story telling style. Oh – and he played two amazing songs. He is incredible. Rich performs at libraries, senior centers and festi...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Gloria recently. Fun conversation and I miss seeing her.  AND --- Gloria’s background is amazing. She was born and raised in the Bronx and attended St. Nicholas  Elementary School , and started her acting career by playing the Angel in her kindergarten school play, followed by a new play every year.  In High School, she participated in school play...