01. Vaccine Push Grows: New Rules for Federal Workers
02. Return to the Office Hits a Snag: Millennials
03. Look Up! A Stellar Month for Stargazers!
04. TV Host: Cool Tips to Savor Last Weeks of Summer
05. Housing Mania Explained
06. How to Get the Most Money for Your Used Car
07. Savvy Career Advice
08. Want to Run Away? Live and Work in Paradise
09. How to Talk When Kids Won’t Listen
10. Calming Kids’ Back-to-School Fears
11. What You Don’t Know about Living with Bipolar Disorder
12. Got Unfinished Home Projects?
13. Sharing Spaces: How Neatniks and Slobs Can Coexist
14. Energy Healing for Trauma, COVID and Brain Issues
15. What’s On Your Travel Bucket List?
1.==>Vaccine Push Grows: New Rules for Federal Workers
President Joe Biden is set to announce a requirement that all civilian federal employees and contractors be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be required to submit to regular testing and mitigation requirements. Biden is also expected to lay out a series of new steps, including incentives, in an attempt to spur new vaccinations as the Delta variant spreads rapidly throughout the country. Federal employment attorney Jonathan Bell can discuss the issue and how it will affect federal employees and those who work in the private sector. Bell has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, WPIX-11, and many other media outlets. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
2. ==> Return to the Office Hits a Snag: Millennials
Corporate America is making plans to get back to the office, with some companies requiring workers to start their commute again and go back to their cubicles. But many workers, especially younger ones, have grown accustomed to remote work and are balking at demands they be onsite five days a week. “Companies would be well served to be as flexible as possible,” says Rebecca L. Ray, executive vice president for human capital at the Conference Board. “Among the generations, millennials are the most concerned about their health and psychological well-being.” In a recent survey by the Conference Board, 55 percent of millennials, defined as people born between 1981 and 1996, questioned the wisdom of returning to the office. Among members of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, 45 percent had doubts about going back, while only 36 percent of baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, felt that way. Rebecca Ray is executive vice president at The Conference Board where she created the Human Capital Watch, a monthly webcast series that explores current issues, research, and practitioner successes in the field of human capital. Contact her at rebecca.ray@conferenceboard.org or Joseph DiBlasi at (781) 308-7935; Joseph.DiBlasi@conference-board.org
3.==> Look Up! A Stellar Month for Stargazers!
August will be a big month for anyone interested in celestial summer fun! From the upcoming blue moon to Jupiter and Saturn appearing bigger and brighter than usual, there are lots of reasons to look skyward in the coming weeks. Invite Shannon Schmoll on your show and find out what’s going on in the heavens! You’ll learn when the Perseid meteors will perform this month, why people wait all year for the show, and the best time to catch these fast-shooting stars. Shannon Schmoll is the director of the Abrams Planetarium in the department of physics and astronomy at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. Contact her at (517) 355-4676; schmolls@msu.edu
4. ==> TV Host: Cool Tips to Savor Last Weeks of Summer
It’s already August and in just a few weeks we’ll be getting back to school and work! Invite Maryann Ridini Spencer to help your listeners savor these last weeks last of summer. The award-winning TV and movie screenwriter/producer, lifestyle journalist and host of PBS-TV’s Simply Delicious Living, can share simple ideas to relax and rejuvenate, ways to create memorable entertaining experiences, and how to use downtime to recharge your life. Learn to easily create a special dining or relaxing space inside or outside and get five tips to start your summer day (and every day) to get the most out of it. The author of the “Kate Grace Mystery” books, Maryann’s work has appeared on Hallmark Hall of Fame, the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime and many other outlets. Contact her at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com
5. ==> Housing Mania Explained
When COVID-19 first hit, real estate watchers worried of a housing market collapse. But Ali Wolf, chief economist for Zonda, says instead, what unfolded was a transformation of the housing market, fueled by what she calls “migration mania.” But, she says, this is not an equal-opportunity boon. “The housing rebound has been fueled by buyers whose wealth allowed them to win bidding wars often with a high down payment and a bid over asking price.” She says those living on local incomes, which are often modest compared with relocating newcomers, are losing the ability to buy a home. Wolf can discuss ways to give locals a shot at homeownership and how to get builders and developers to focus on lower-priced, smaller homes. Ali is quoted frequently in national publications including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Yahoo! Finance, and has also appeared on national and international TV and radio programs such as Bloomberg TV and Marketplace. Zonda creates proprietary housing market research tools. Contact Ali Wolf at awolf@zondahome.com or Valerie Sheets at vsheets@zondahome.com
6. ==> How to Get the Most Money for Your Used Car
Used cars are selling for record-high prices, and that’s clearly good news for those looking to sell. So is now the time to sell or trade in your vehicle? Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader, can share five tips to make sure you’re getting top dollar for your sale. He’ll discuss which vehicles are getting top dollar right now, how to sell a car yourself, and whether now is a good time to flip your leased car. And if you’re looking to replace the car you’re selling, Moody says it’s a good idea to know what you’ll be driving after you get rid of the car you have now with both new and used cars in tight supply, which is a major factor in why prices for both have hit record levels. Brian Moody manages all of Autotrader’s editorial content. For interviews, contact Brenna Buehler at (949) 473-6595; brenna.buehler@coxautoinc.com
7. ==> Savvy Career Advice
Whether you’re looking to switch careers or you’re a recent college grad trying to land your first real job, nearly everyone could benefit from the straight-shooting career advice of Beverly Williams, whose book, “Your GPS to Employment Success: How to Find and Succeed in the Right Job,” contains 125 solid tips and more. She can explain everything from how to motivate yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally for the job search to why it isn’t always a good idea to answer every question honestly during a job interview. Ask her: How can watching ESPN or the Food Network help with your job search? What are some inconvenient truths job seekers need to hear? What can people learn from LeBron James’ career? Beverly is an employment professional, arbitrator, and speaker, and a former HR executive in both private and public sectors. She also hosts the podcast Your Employment Matters with Beverly Williams. She earned an M.P.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Contact Beverly Williams at (973)769-7823; bwilliams99@comcast.net
8. ==> Want to Run Away? Live and Work in Paradise
After the past year, who hasn’t thought about running away from home and living in paradise? With so many people now working from home, companies changing their remote work policies, digital nomads, and people reinventing their lives post-pandemic, this is a hot topic! Invite Diane Huth, author of “The Grown-Ups Guide To Running Away From Home: Earn Dollars. Spend Pesos. Escape to Paradise.” to discuss how much it really costs to live in paradise, medical and safety concerns about moving abroad, and how to fund your overseas dream life. Through her personal story of transformation from a burnt-out caregiver scraping by on Social Security to a joy-filled adventurer living her dream life on a white sandy beach in Mexico, she will show your listeners they too can do the same — more easily and affordably than they ever imagined possible. Contact Diane Huth at (210) 601-7852; Diane@DianeHuth.com
9. ==> How to Talk When Kids Won’t Listen
Communicating with kids can be difficult, especially during childhood’s most challenging moments. Since 1980, millions of parents have relied on Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish’s timeless “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” for practical advice on communicating effectively and empathetically with children. Adele’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, continues the family tradition of applying the same trusted techniques to the particular challenges of parenting young children today. On your show, Faber and King can apply the ‘How To Talk’ communication strategies to some of the most difficult challenges of raising children including, tantrums, technology, homework hassles and sibling squabbles. Building on core themes of mutual respect, Faber and King will offer listeners thoughtful, constructive, and sympathetic alternatives to yelling or punishment. Johanna Faber and Julie King are the authors of the best-selling “How to Talk So LITTLE Kids Will Listen,” and their latest, “How to Talk When Kids Won’t Listen.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188 (office)
10. ==> Calming Kids’ Back-to-School Fears
For more than a year, kids have been facing the pandemic, feeling lonely and separated from friends, worried about disease, and struggling with online learning or homeschooling. Now many children are almost as fearful about the changes the post-COVID world will bring. You’ll want to speak with educator Barbara Daniels, author of the award-winning Timmy Teacup series, to help parents prepare their kids for post-pandemic normalcy. Ask her: What are the biggest challenges for post-pandemic life as we reopen schools, theaters, amusement parks, malls, and other places kids hang out? What steps can parents take if their child seems particularly reticent? Contact Barbara Daniels at (636) 220-5495; BDaniels@rtirguests.com
11. ==> What You Don’t Know about Living with Bipolar Disorder
Invite longtime bipolar patient Diana Grippo to share the three-pronged approach that helped her cope with the mental disorder that at one point led her to a harsh life on the streets in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Using candor and humor, Grippo will discuss how the combination of taking a spiritual path, employing music therapy and participating in Dialectical Behavior Therapy made all the difference, allowing her to better cope with the bipolar disease that has ruled her life for 34 years. Ask her: What do loved ones need to know about bipolar disease? What signs should they look for in those they suspect of having it? Why is it difficult for people to recognize their own mania? A former high school English teacher and marketing and sales professional who now works for Apple, Diana is the author of “Bipolar Chronicles: From Crazed to Content.” Contact her at (650) 417-1242; dianagrippo@gmail.com
12. ==> Got Unfinished Home Projects?
We all spent a lot of time in our homes last year and many people started projects that had long been put on hold. Unfortunately, a lot of those projects remain unfinished. “While the fabulous remodeling shows on TV transform a space from disaster to dream in under 30 minutes, in reality, there is much to consider when attempting this feat in your own home,” says Dawn Mahan, founder of PMOtraining.com, which teaches people the fundamentals of successful project management — whether that’s at the office or around the house. “People just want to jump in and get started, and then wonder why they find themselves at The Home Depot 47 times.” From major remodeling to redecorating and even landscaping, Dawn can share ways to prioritize, plan and get your project back on track and finally finished! She says using project management tools at home just makes sense. “That way, you can get what you want, when you want it, for a cost you are comfortable paying, all while keeping your blood pressure in check.” Dawn is a dynamic international speaker, a PMI-certified leader with extensive global experience, and the sole inventor of ProjectFlo. Contact her at (215) 756-1585 (cell); DMahan@PMOtraining.com
13. ==> Sharing Spaces: How Neatniks and Slobs Can Coexist
Whether it’s teens sharing a bedroom, a couple cohabitating or officemates in a common workspace, Katie and Kelly McMenamin know that it’s sometimes tough to share space with others without changing who you are. The sisters will discuss ways to be more organized, less stressed, and happier using simple strategies for your specific personality. Whether you’ve got OCD or you’re a little less fastidious, Katie and Kelly will identify different organizational styles and then offer advice on solving strife between the different personalities. 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 actually 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
14. ==> Energy Healing for Trauma, COVID and Brain Issues
Susana Stoica, a Ph.D. in computer engineering and a healer by birth, brings a scientist’s view to energy healing. She collaborates with medical doctors and has written nine books about physical and emotional healing, has spoken about brain trauma recovery at Harvard Medical School, trained medical and social work students in the use of energy healing, and helped people feel better all over the world. Susana’s gift is removing long-held emotional traumas from a person’s energy field. A survivor of two traumatic brain injuries, she helps people with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, ALS, Asperger’s, epilepsy, or brain trauma-induced illnesses like severe allergies that do not respond to accepted medical treatments. Ask her: What is medical intuition? Why is energy healing effective when allopathic medicine is stumped? What insights does she offer on COVID? Contact Susana Stoica at (248) 895-5784; healingbraininjury@gmail.com
15. ==> 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? Invite travel expert Estee Gubbay to discuss how to plan your next trip along with updates on the travel industry and the changes that could benefit you. You’ll hear the latest trends in travel, why now is the best time to plan your next adventure, and how to reap the benefits of travel while never leaving the house. A professional travel agent 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