The Jazz for Peace™ Podcast featuring Rick DellaRatta

From the boardrooms of construction firms to the hunting grounds of six continents, eighth-generation Texan Victor Bretting had a lot to share in his book The Man That I Would Become. Today, in addition to the general public, his North Texas ranch opens its gates to wounded veterans, terminally ill children, and young men who need to meet God in the silence of the land. The southern hospitality he...

Known for guiding leaders and teams with clarity, power and presence, Paul Crick is now capitalizing on his expertise as the creator of GRACE Framework® and founder of both GRACEWorks and his own management consultancy, The Elevate Partnership, to launch The Evenstar Project - “live music that funds local causes and self-defined success.” This new philanthropic venture and return to his piano and...

S: 3 E: 2 Kristine Genovese - Health, Healing & Heritage. Kristine Genovese is a transformative force in holistic health,  empowering healthcare professionals and healers to reclaim their own well being while revolutionizing the way they heal  others. Join us for this must see discussion as we find out about her groundbreaking Soul Intelligence® Method, new Movie & latest Book inspiring a ...

Water Conservation Expert, skier, outdoor enthusiast, endurance athlete, adventurer, and advocate for community Peter Radosta is known for bringing the ABC’s of Ambition, Balance and Commitment wherever he goes including recently when he traveled from St. George, Utah to the uninhabited glaciers of South Georgia Island on a sailboat with a handful of skiing, hiking and cold plunge adventurers to r...

Gloria Vanderhorst is a seasoned psychologist, author, wife, mother, and grandmother who, drawing from her own experiences, has long focused on encouraging change in how we raise boys. Gloria has 50 years of experience helping preschoolers through adults examine emotional needs and heal from trauma. She has worked with individuals, families, groups, and schools and her best-selling new book, Read,...

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Robert Collin tells three amazing stories that reveal his extraordinary Legacy, Authenticity, and his amazing new book on Climate Adaption. While Rick pays tribute with Three Amazing Live Performances to three comrades who recently passed away including his former band mate Al Foster, Brazilian Comrade Hermeto Pascoal, and fellow keyboardist Akiko Tsugura in this MUST SEE VERY FIRST Episode of our...

Chris Hendricks has dealt with a serious case of cerebral palsy since he was 4. But, for the subsequent 33 years, Chris has used his voice through music and keynote speaking to make an impact on society across the Southeast and beyond. His purpose driven music is awesome, and his interviews are inspiring. His wonderful quote "Creativity is the truest form of communication", original song and authe...

Richard Sgaglio is a communications executive, LGBTQ+ advocate, and lifelong storyteller. His debut novel, “When The Road Narrows” is a searing coming-of-age story exploring identity, faith, live, loss and the desire to live authentically. Published by Spectrum Books (London), the novel, launched worldwide this week and available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online booksellers inspired Ri...

On S: 2 E: 47 Rick welcomes Amadou Camara, an architectural designer, and the author of Climbing The Hill, a memoir tracing his journey from childhood trauma in Guinea to building a new life in the U.S. through resilience, creativity, and courage. His story touches on surviving abuse, navigating immigration, and finding healing through education and design. His journey from West Africa to Madison,...

Our New Legacy Series spotlighting Elder Voices follows the amazing Bob Collins episode with another AWESOME sequel! Roger Barnes is an experienced professional with executive experience in multiple industries. As a proven visionary and leader, he excelled in accounting, finance, construction, commercial development, non-profit management, faith-based counseling, and as a sole proprietor. He also...

S.A. Thomas, aka Steve, is the author of  "How to Succeed on Wall St. and Why You Should Absolutely Not Do It: A Moron's Memoir”. Thomas is a 20-year Wall St. Veteran who was born and raised in NYC, currently residing in Staten Island, New York. He has held various roles throughout his career and is currently a Managing Director at an Investment Brokerage, focusing on Convertible Bonds. H...

Episode 43 brings us Gordon Phillips from New Hampshire, the world's first 'Financial Unplanner'! As a long time lover of liberty, Gordon recently published "The Risky Reader: Essays On Fallen Freedoms, Cultural Collapse And The New America" on Amazon. His knowledge of everything from Music to Finance to the REAL History we are not being told, along with his newly unveiled “Gordon Phillips Academy...

Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). This scientific, easy-to-use skill set empowers people to take care of their health and happiness with fewer medications and less therapy. The circuits in the unconscious mind cause most health problems (e.g., obesity, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, chronic diseases, and trauma). Current met...

Paul Rushworth-Brown is an English-born Australian novelist  whose work doesn’t just entertain, it confronts. His latest book,  Outback Odyssey , takes readers deep into the raw beauty and brutality of 1950s Australia. What begins as an outback adventure soon becomes a deeply moving, allegorical exploration of Australia’s colonial legacy, First Nations' resilience, and the silence that still l...

Season 2 Episode 34 brings us the incredible story of Marcy Langlois, who sums up How to Overcome Triggers & Limitations from Trauma as follows: "Our beliefs create our thoughts. Our thoughts dictate how we feel. Our feelings determine our actions. The actions that we take every day create the life that we live." Marcy is a trauma survivor and chronic illness warrior 20+ years into h...

As the founder of Mindful Adaptations, Chandra aims to transform the psychotherapy paradigm by offering tools that empower clients to heal rather than rely solely on prolonged therapy or medication. Her mission is to foster Global Congruence - the alignment of heart, mind, and body - for individuals, families, and communities to create a kinder, more harmonious world. Her Inner Harmony - Outer Kin...

Robert Collin has taught, researched and published in law, social work and urban and environmental planning for over 40 years. He has also been appointed to advisory commissions by 3 state governors and 3 presidents, published many law reviews, and 9 volumes of encyclopedias, some with his wife Robin Morris Collin. His new book, “The Climate Adaptation Generation” was awarded the best climate chan...

Our latest Season 2 Episode of "The Final Solution is LOVE!" Presented by Jazz for Peace™ brings us CHRISTIANE ARBESU, the FOUNDER & PRESIDENT of TERREBONNE PRODUCTIONS. Her mission is to create visual content that informs, educates and inspires the public across all platforms. Their goal is to raise human consciousness and awareness by creating informative videos that shed light on...

Corrections: The communist government came into power in Kerala in 1957, not 1954. I made a mistake with the number of gods (Muppathimukkodi (33 Crore) daivangal is a common phrase in Malayalam;  “the Vedas, the term “33 koti devata.”) Origin of the "33 Crore Gods" Idea: •            The common belief that there are "33 crore" (330 million) gods in India stems from an ancient H...

Tom & Rita Monte are part of the heart & soul of an artist community located in the middle of New York City. Tom's passion is music and Rita's is writing. This interview covers their authentic journey together as a couple from the time they met in 1977 leading up to their latest project as the subject of a documentary by Cuban Filmmaker Christiane Arbescu titled "Our Journey to Resilience:...

"Leadership today isn't about having all the answers; it's about mastering the voyage." This is the conviction that drives today’s guest from Melbourne, Australia Dave Chauhan. With 17+ years navigating the often-turbulent waters of leadership – from factory floors to executive boardrooms across diverse industries – Dave has learned firsthand that old playbooks often fall short i...

On Season 2, Episode 28 the Jazz for Peace Podcast addresses the Epstein issue and predatory concerns regarding our youth with seasoned clinical psychologist Alexandra J. Rogers and her NEW Book Journey to Successful Parenting! Throughout her thirty-year career in California, Dr. Rogers has worked with children and families. She began her career as a psychological assistant, doing psychological, e...

Desirel Calvin-Lawrence has figured out "How to Predict Exactly How Your Relationship Will Unfold — And Find the Perfect Partner in 5 Minutes" with the KNCSR Meta Method. This amazing episode discusses why your month and date of birth, along with your alignment with the universe and ecosystem can play a role in the success of the KNCSR Meta Method at a time where more conventional method...

Joel Harrop's journey led him to becoming an Australian Army logistics officer in the Middle East, Queensland political figure, Homeless. Psych ward regular. Suicide survival and Spiritually bankrupt before finding Plant medicine, The Ancestors, Ceremony, Shipibo Tapestry and enlightenment in the Amazon. A must see episode which also inspired a unique South American Rhythmic infused version of...