01. The Coming Vaccine Surplus: Where Should it Go?
02. Academy Award Winner George Chakiris
03. Interview Shelby from MTV’s ‘16 and Pregnant’
04. 10th Anniversary of the Fukushima Reactor Meltdown
05. Why Bosses Should Embrace March Madness
06. Organizing for Every Personality
07. Paint Diva Shares Spring Home Makeover Tips
08. What’s On Your Travel Bucket List?
09. Before You File a Lawsuit: What You Could Lose by Winning
10. Is This the Year of the Rule Breaker?
11. Golly, You May Be at Risk for Glaucoma
12. Appreciate the Life You Have More
13. Why Women Should Obey Their Husbands
14. Like the Stork Personified – ‘What I Learned from 6,000 Deliveries!’
15. Are You Dating a Frog or a Prince?
1. ==> The Coming Vaccine Surplus: Where Should it Go?
President Joe Biden recently announced that the U.S. is on track to have enough vaccines for every adult by the end of May. So what happens after that? Michael Camunez says the surplus of vaccines should go to developing countries, with the priority on Mexico. “The coronavirus didn’t stop at international boundaries, and neither should the vaccine. We need to share the health,” says Camunez. He’ll explain several reasons why Mexico should be first in line, from the economic to the geopolitical. “The metaphor goes: When the U.S. sneezes, Mexico catches a cold,” Camunez says, “In the era of global pandemics, the opposite holds true: Mexico’s health is a vital concern for the U.S. Sometimes, doing the right thing is doing the smart thing. Let’s hope our leaders in Washington figure that out.” Michael Camunez is CEO of Monarch Global Strategies, a former U.S. assistant secretary of commerce for international trade, and the chair of the Pacific Council on International Policy’s Mexico Initiative. Contact him at (310) 889.0180 (CA); (202) 850-0422 (DC) or mcamunez@monarch-global.com
2. ==> Academy Award Winner George Chakiris
Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winner George Chakiris is perhaps best known for his role of Bernardo, leader of the Sharks, in “West Side Story.” The multi-talented actor gained a reclusive reputation over the years but is now opening up about his life in and out of the spotlight. In his new memoir, “My West Side Story,” he discusses working with Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno (with whom he remains friends) and his many appearances on stage and screen. In addition to his award-winning role, Chakiris appeared as a dancer in Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” number in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” acted opposite Charlton Heston and Gene Kelly on the big screen, and even enjoyed a brief career as a pop singer, resulting in a couple of minor hit songs. Today, Chakiris continues to create, making jewelry. What started as a hobby has become The George Chakiris Collections, currently on display at Tokyo’s prestigious Mitsukoshi Department Store. Contact Harlan Boll at (626) 296-3757; harlan@bhbpr.com
3. ==> Interview Shelby from MTV’s ‘16 and Pregnant’
MTV’s long-running series “16 and Pregnant” profiles teens navigating adolescence while facing unplanned pregnancies. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the show has played a role in helping to reduce teen pregnancies to record lows. This season, viewers meet 18-year-old Shelby who must face difficult decisions as she goes from high school student to mother-to-be. Shelby – who has made a commitment to be the best mother she can for her baby – is hopeful that she’ll receive support from her family and the family of her ex-boyfriend, though she’s prepared to raise her baby on her own. Shelby can discuss the tough decisions she’s had to face, her plans for her (and her baby’s) future, and the words of advice she would offer for teenage girls. Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.
4. ==> 10th Anniversary of the Fukushima Reactor Meltdown
Ten years ago, a tsunami and earthquake touched off the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl at the Fukushima Daiichi reactor in Japan. Lynn Matsuoka, an American who lived in Japan for 40 years and married a top sumo wrestler, says she has inside information on why the reactors were in such a precarious position that led to this scary and disastrous core meltdown. Lynn claims that the Japanese would never admit what she is about to tell your audience. She is the author of two upcoming books, “The Artist in The Secret Worlds” and “The Golden Age of Sumo.” An expert on Japanese culture, she can also talk about the Summer Olympics in Japan. Lynn is a veteran of hundreds of interviews. Contact her at (808) 479-5966 (NY); artist@hamptonsartist.com
5. ==> Why Bosses Should Embrace March Madness
March Madness starts today to the delight of sports fans, but many employers dread the NCAA tournament. Experts say the games cost companies millions of dollars each year in lost productivity, so what should bosses do? Ban office pools? Schedule meetings to conflict with games? Workplace expert Andrew Challenger says, “Employers should use this positive, shared experience to build much-needed morale for their workers. Most work teams are battling burnout right now, and a break from the pressure in the form of this tournament may help ease that burden.” The senior VP of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. will share ways employers can embrace the tournament like creating company-wide office pools that are free to enter and offer shipped lunches or gift cards to the winner. He even suggests enabling employees to watch the games on a shared video conference where workers can dip in and out and chat with colleagues. “March Madness is back during a very difficult and uncertain year. Employers would be wise to get their teams involved in any excitement the games have to offer,” Challenger adds. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074; (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com
6. ==> Organizing for Every Personality
Want to be more organized, less stressed, and happier without having to change who you are? Sisters Katie and Kelly McMenamin have the simple answer to making organization stick with strategies that work for every personality. Whether you’re OCD or a little less fastidious, Katie and Kelly will help you discover your organizational style and offer advice on solving strife between different personalities, or “PixieTypes.” Learn why organizing isn’t “one size fits all,” how to change absolutely nothing yet feel more organized, and why a lot of messy people are very organized. Katie and Kelly McMenamin are sisters, professional organizers, personality-type experts, and founders of PixiesDidIt! Their book, “Organize Your Way,” offers personality-based solutions for your entire home. Contact them at (917) 860-8581; info@pixiesdidit.com
7. ==> Paint Diva Shares Spring Home Makeover Tips
Whether you want to freshen up your home for spring, or you’re planning to put your house on the market, Cindy Gelormini has great ideas on how to update your interiors after this long, cold winter. Affectionately known as The Paint Diva, Cindy takes the stress out of choosing paint colors and helps clients find their style and create spaces that reflect their personality and serve their specific needs. Cindy will share how to up your Zoom game by painting an accent wall in your home office, inexpensive ways to give your kitchen a DIY paint update, and quick and easy projects to create instant curb appeal! Cindy Gelormini has over 30 years of experience in the interior design and real estate fields as a color consultant, interior design consultant, mural artist, stager and realtor and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows. She’s the author of “The Paint Diva Method.” Contact her at (908) 665-9149; (908) 451-2767 or ThePaintDivaNJ@gmail.com
8. ==> What’s On Your Travel Bucket List?
Are you ready to hit the road and travel again? As the world reopens after the pandemic, where should you go next and what should you expect? Travel expert Estee Gubbay says, “A crucial step before actually planning a single trip is to intentionally make your long-term travel plans based on the experiences you want to have, the things you want to learn, and the memories you want to create. This becomes your travel bucket list.” Estee can share updates on the travel industry and the changes that could benefit you. Learn why now is the best time to plan your next adventure and hear the latest trends in travel. A professional travel agent, on-camera expert and writer, Estee will share tips for making the most of any journey. “Your Travel Bucket List: The Ultimate Guide to Enrich Your Life with Great Adventures and Unforgettable Memories” is her new book. Contact Estee Gubbay at (858) 381-7713; Estee@LuxuristTravel.com
9. ==> Before You File a Lawsuit: What You Could Lose by Winning
Talk about initiating a lawsuit and most people think: Hefty settlement! Getting justice! (Or retribution.) Healing and starting over. But legal trouble is stressful and expensive, and lawsuits can last years, taking more out of you than you gain. So warns attorney Francine Tone, who’s been educating the public for years about getting the right legal help, asking prudent questions, making wise decisions, and proceeding with caution as legal challenges unfold. Invite her to explore realities about suing and being sued, myths and truths about the law, and how even winning lawsuits can jeopardize your business, marriage or health. Francine is the author of “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.” Contact Francine Tone at (531) 208-1297; FTone@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Is This the Year of the Rule Breaker?
If you are thinking about starting a business, you need to talk to Raj Girn first. Raj started what would prove to be a lasting, successful publishing business just one year after learning how to write a check and attributes much of her success to not knowing the rules, not realizing that she was breaking them! Raj gave numerous mainstream celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Scherzinger, and Nelly Furtado their first South Asian covers in her ANOKHI Magazine; she is also a confidence expert and has an inspiring life story of how she survived an arranged marriage with a stranger, life in a new culture and country and more to achieve a new identity and to work with an impressive roster of multinational clients (L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, Johnnie Walker, Ciroc, Hilton and Sheraton Hotels). Raj heads the Open Chest Confidence Academy, is a well-known media personality in Canada and a serial media entrepreneur who has worked with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. She has been featured in two coffee table books, a documentary, and a motivational book that became an international best-seller. Contact: Raj at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Golly, You May Be at Risk for Glaucoma
If you are over 40 or have not had your eyes checked lately or are Black or Hispanic, your chances of getting glaucoma, the “sneak thief of sight” are greater. More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma and many more don’t know that they do. Interview vision educator Linda Odubayo Thompson to get the facts on this often symptomless eye disease that can lead to blindness. Linda, who has suffered from Closed Angle Glaucoma for over 33 years, has done substantial research on the subject. Ask her: Is glaucoma curable? What treatments can slow its progression? Are some babies born with it? What are the two types? Contact Linda at (914) 944-1474; lthompson@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Appreciate the Life You Have More
Nine years ago, when Charles (Charlie) Gardner developed sepsis while recovering from the flu, he spent six weeks in a coma, suffered 13 strokes and major organ failure. In the near-death experience that accompanied that ordeal, Charlie had the requisite out-of-body experience but the bright light he saw was a green disco ball! Charlie can relate what happened including how one day before his family planned to pull the plug on him his 14-year-old daughter’s words brought him back to his body. He can talk about the difference between Heaven time and Earth time, the angels he met and why he believes he was spared to tell other people about the miracles he has experienced and serve as an example of how to appreciate the life you have even if it isn’t the one you expected. Charlie tells his inspiring story in “Always Remember This Moment.” Contact Charlie Gardner at (650) 995-5626; charlesgardner@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Why Women Should Obey Their Husbands
Although it might seem counterintuitive and downright sexist, Pastor Eric Hawthorne believes that women should be deferential to their spouses to divorce-proof their marriages. “Even if the wife makes more money than her husband, it’s important to look up to the man to be the leader of the family,” he says. Eric Hawthorne is the second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas, and the author of the upcoming book “Are You Ready For Marriage?” Contact Eric Hawthorne at (214) 225-0769, EHawthorne@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Like the Stork Personified – ‘What I Learned from 6,000 Deliveries!’
Many people experience the birth of a few children in their lifetimes. But Alan Lindemann, M.D., has been involved in 6,000 births throughout his career and has the stories to tell about them. He has seen just about everything possible when it comes to childbirth including the birth of quadruplets. Dr. Lindemann is sure to be a favorite guest for anyone interested in pregnancy and childbirth, including expectant parents and the just-plain curious. He is a former clinical instructor and associate clinical professor at the University of North Dakota’s medical school. Among the topics he can address are: is there a COVID baby boom? Or, conversely, were couples more birth-control-minded as hospitals became COVID hotspots? Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (701) 399-9556; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Are You Dating a Frog or a Prince?
Relationship expert, author, and “Extreme Makeover’s” dating, flirting and kissing coach, Marilyn Anderson, teaches women how to recognize frogs – the human kind – at first sight. Anderson says forget the old myth: You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince. “No way,” she says. “The truth is, you can’t find a prince if you’re busy kissing frogs!” Marilyn was originally a biologist and studied the mating habits of animals. Now, as the world’s only “frogologist,” she studies the mating habits of the male animal! As a single woman, she has been in the dating swamp forever – and sees both the pitfalls and humor of relationships. An award-winning film and TV writer and author, Marilyn has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV shows. She is the author of several books including “Never Kiss a Frog: A Girl’s Guide to Creatures from the Dating Swamp.” Contact her at (310) 502-4047; MAndersonCapNews@gmail.com