01. Time to Ban Killer Drones?
02. Why’d He Give up a Successful Hollywood Career?
03. Why Vaccine Passports Are an Assault on Freedom
04. Should You Put Your Vaccination Status on Your Resume?
05. 5 Biggest Mistakes Paying for College
06. She Helps Stuck Souls Cross Over to the Other Side
07. Her Secret for Conquering Breast Cancer Twice
08. How to Switch Gears and Change Careers
09. How to Find Inner Peace Again
10. From Broke and Homeless to Working and Traveling in a 39-Ft. RV
11. Interview Debbe Magnusen, ‘The Baby Saver’
12. How to Negotiate Anything
13. Retirees and Today’s Hot Housing Market
14. Sex Industry Insider: What You Don’t Know
15. Interview Pop Culture Phenoms, the D’Ambrosio Twins
1. ==> Time to Ban Killer Drones?
After first saying otherwise, the Pentagon admitted that its Aug. 29 drone strike in Afghanistan killed ten civilians including seven children, and was a mistake. But its earlier denial is part of an ongoing cover-up of drone attacks in the country that crosses administrations, asserts the Ban Killer Drones campaign in its new report. “The difference here is that the drone slaughter happened right under the noses of the international press rather than in remote areas in which reporters have not had the ability to immediately interview witnesses and to gather evidence at the scenes of the attacks,” the organization says. “Documents exposed by whistleblower Daniel Hale, who was recently sentenced to 45 months in jail for his truth-telling, prove that the U.S. government is aware that 90 percent of its drone strike victims are not the intended targets,” the report states. Nick Mottern and Kathy Kelly of the international grassroots campaign are available for interview and to discuss why a global treaty banning weaponized drones and military drone surveillance is needed. Many members of Ban Killer Drones have gone to Afghanistan multiple times. Kelly just wrote the piece “To Counter Terror, Abolish War.” Contact Nick Mottern, Nickmottern@gmail.com; Kathy Kelly, kathy@vcnv.org
2. ==> Why’d He Give up a Successful Hollywood Career?
Carew Papritz studied directing and producing at UCLA’s Film School and went on to work in film, TV and music videos. He worked and socialized with Johnny Depp, the Rolling Stones, R.E.M, and Randy Travis. He’s hung out at Sting’s house and that of Rosanne Barr. So why did he abandon his Hollywood career? Why did he choose instead to live a cowboy life, work as a ranch hand and focus on living a “legacy life”? Carew has had a slew of interesting jobs in his lifetime, which he can talk about, as well as his brushes with famous people (including the late Marlon Brando). He is the author of the award-winning book “The Legacy Letters” and makes it his practice to live every day to the fullest. He can also give your audience members a “regret test” to help them find who they really want to be. Contact Jeff Heller of Farrow Communications, (866) 949-6868; jeffrey@arrowcommunications.com
3. ==> Why Vaccine Passports Are an Assault on Freedom
Why should you need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination when you eat out? Attend a concert? Travel? Stay in a hotel? Are these so-called vaccine passports truly about the public good or are they just a form of government control? Find out what your listeners think when you interview Tamara Lashchyk, who worries that what is happening in New York City where she lives and passports are now required will spread across the country. She says, “A two-tiered society is emerging and those who simply want to exercise their right to medical choice are being smeared as ‘others.’ This is how the Nazis successfully executed their heinous plan. By vilifying and dehumanizing, they fostered a culture where neighbors turned on one another. Irresistible social pressure is now pervasive, as our own president actually blames the unvaccinated for perpetuating the pandemic.” Ask her why are so many Americans blindingly trusting corporations and governments that have repeatedly lied to us? How is COVID propaganda brainwashing us? Who stands to gain the most from a vaccine mandate? Who will be held accountable if you sustain a vaccine injury? Tamara Lashchyk has been interviewed by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post and co-hosts “The Bo Peep Podcast” which probes the answers to questions that we are afraid to ask. A career coach, author, and former Wall Street executive, she recently ran for the New York State Assembly. Contact Tamara Lashchyk at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
4. ==> Should You Put Your Vaccination Status on Your Resume?
Workplace authority Andrew Challenger, senior vice president of global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., has some interesting insights on getting hired by companies with over 100 employees during COVID times. He can talk about why job seekers should mention their vaccination status on their resumes and LinkedIn and be aware that any comments they make about the vaccination on social media will be found by hiring managers. He says, “It is likely, in most cases, vaccinated candidates will have an edge over their unvaccinated counterparts. In other cases, it depends on the ideology of the hiring manager and the company’s culture overall. Certainly, in states with a low vaccination rate and legislation that bans vaccine mandates, an unvaccinated status may be better branding for a job seeker.” In any case, he adds, “Being upfront about your status on your LinkedIn or in your resume will not only help the hiring manager but will help a candidate move more smoothly through the hiring process.” He can also talk about a recent Challenger survey of 172 companies nationwide in which 85% said they were experiencing trouble filling open positions, with nearly 25% citing COVID concerns as the reason workers were leaving. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld, 312-422-5074 (office), 314-807-1568 (cell), colleenmadden@challengergray.com
5. ==> 5 Biggest Mistakes Paying for College
It’s not news that college is expensive or that students are graduating with crushing student debt, but Justin Duncombe says nobody talks about how families actually pay for higher education and there’s little information out there about how they SHOULD be doing it. Invite the author of “College Bound Strategies” to reveal the five biggest mistakes families make that can cost them thousands of dollars. Learn how schools differ in distributing financial aid, ways to minimize student debt, and how higher ed. can be less expensive than conventional wisdom leads us to believe. Justin can also discuss different college options and the advantages and challenges involved in applying for them. Justin Duncombe is a financial advisor who has counseled thousands of families and appeared on numerous talk shows. Ask him about a new law he’s championing that would make college more affordable for disadvantaged and middle-income families. Contact Justin Duncombe at (661) 714-1890; justin@collegeboundstrategies.com
6. ==> She Helps Stuck Souls Cross Over to the Other Side
Jean Keegan Daly can talk about extraordinary experiences she had rescuing the souls of people who had died but were stuck between our world and their spiritual home. This soul rescuer helped a young couple who died in the Vietnam War reunite in death and cross over, a six-year-old boy who lived in 1841 and died after falling into a silo or grain bin and a 1950s’-era mother, father and two-year-old disoriented after the auto accident that killed them. Jean can describe the clarity she experienced during each of these rescues including how she was able to intuit names and other details she would have no way of knowing. She can also talk about the expanded consciousness technique she utilized that made her feel like she was flying. Ask her: Does a time warp exist between this life and the next? How has having these experiences impacted her life? Jean’s experiences were unrelated to her career as a retired hospice nurse. She shares them in her memoir, “Reflections of a Seasoned Soul.” Jean has appeared on local television and taught at community colleges and hospitals. Reach her at (609) 912-3778; Jkeegandaly@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Her Secret for Conquering Breast Cancer Twice
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Carol Edmonston will share a powerful creative tool that helped her through two bouts with breast cancer… Doodling! A breast cancer diagnosis is always stressful but with added pandemic stress it is arguably more important than ever to offer your audience tools for coping that are simple, fun and portable. Known as the Doodle Lady™, she can explain the five biggest benefits of doodling, share the 3 R’s of doodling and how anyone can learn how to embrace the unpredictability of life with pen and paper. Carol Edmonston is an inspirational speaker and author of several books including “The Healing Power of Doodling: Mindfulness Therapy To Deal With Stress, Fear & Life Challenges”. Her story has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes Health, The International Journal of Healing & Caring and “The Chicken Soup for Breast Cancer Survivor’s Soul.” Contact Carol at (714) 609-4654; info@TheDoodleLady.com
8. ==> How to Switch Gears and Change Careers
Many people are thinking about switching careers right now. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. As your guest, Geraldine Hogan can offer them hope and guidance. She has helped countless educators, business professionals and entrepreneurs explore new challenges and can offer tips for anyone who wants to apply their skills in a new direction. Hogan is the author of “Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Ask her: What are the three simple, life-changing questions to ask yourself before making any career move? Should salary be your primary motivation? How do you overcome obstacles, hesitation and fear of the unknown? Contact Geraldine Hogan at (305) 902-3869; ghogan@rtirguests.com
9. ==> How to Find Inner Peace Again
In the aftermath of the virulent pandemic shattering lives around the world, even those who once felt optimistic and secure are reeling and grieving. How do we reclaim our inner peace after such a horrific event? Perhaps by listening to the wise advice of Sana Brauner, who once lost everything and survived. In 2004, Sana was in Thailand on vacation when a tsunami hit. Sana almost drowned, her mother died and her two-year-old daughter was never found. Yet Sana found a way to go on and a mission of helping other people to find hope and resilience. She is the author of “The Borrowed Daughter,” a memoir containing lessons to help anyone going through a life crisis. Ask her why do you say that every day is a traineeship for some big unexpected event? What are the nine things that restored your inner peace? Which was the most important? Contact Sana at s.brauner@ihr-einkauf.at or through Skype: sanabr
10. ==> From Broke and Homeless to Working and Traveling in a 39-Ft. RV
Try not to be jealous of Tim Winders; just be inspired by his ability to take off to out-of-the-way places on a whim, leaving the beaten path for something simpler and better. Tim and his wife live and work out of their 39-foot RV named Theo. They travel full time, making money as they go, living an abundant life that is as far removed from “cookie-cutter” as could be. Tim went from owning seven-figure businesses and over 100 properties to bankruptcy, homelessness and having $100 in his bank account before rebounding to his current, more intentional lifestyle. He has over 25 years’ experience as a strategic coach for leaders and leadership teams. He also hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast and has written his debut novel, “Coach: A Story of Success Redefined,” which tells the story of an executive who contemplates ending his life after personal failures and business problems that could potentially send him to jail but turns his life around when he learns three timeless principles from a mysterious mentor. Tim and his wife have enjoyed the nomadic lifestyle in New Zealand, Australia and all over North America. Contact Tim Winders at (404) 846-4639; winders@rtirguests.com; available as a last-minute guest
11. ==> Interview Debbe Magnusen, ‘The Baby Saver’
For 25 years, Debbe Magnusen has poured her heart and soul into rescuing babies from abandonment. In that time she has saved over 845 babies, many while being a foster mother to over 30 drug-exposed children, five of whom she eventually adopted. The founder and CEO of Project Cuddle can discuss the reasons girls and women abandon their babies, what pregnexia is, and what causes it to happen to victims of rape and incest and “good” girls who happen to get pregnant. She’ll share real stories of rescuing newborns from all types of situations, all while dealing with her own health struggles. When her weight topped 400 lbs. due to medication for a heart issue, Lifetime TV documented her lifesaving surgery. She then went on to lose more than half her body weight. Debbe Magnusen has been featured many times in the media including the New York Times, People, Marie Claire and Time magazines. She was also honored by The Oprah Winfrey Show for her work with abandoned babies. Contact her at 714-448-8323 (call/text)
12. ==> How to Negotiate Anything
Whether you’re talking to a potential boss about salary, trying to buy a new home or attempting to get your kids to clean their dirty rooms, being a good negotiator is a skill that comes in very handy in many areas of life. Business negotiation strategist Christine McKay will reveal the truth about successful negotiations, explain how to deal with difficult people, and why you should stop trying to win your negotiations. She says, “Negotiation isn’t about winning. It’s a conversation about a relationship, and you can’t ‘win’ a relationship.” Listeners will learn what toddlers can teach us about successful negotiations, how to negotiate with teenagers, and ways to get more of what you want out of every negotiation. Christine McKay holds a Harvard MBA and is the CEO/founder of Venn Negotiation. She’s the author of “Why Not Ask: A Conversation about Getting More.” Contact her at (310) 567-6169; cmckay@vennnegotiation.com or Jennifer Horspool at (949) 933.4300; Jennifer@engagementpr.com
13. ==> Retirees and Today’s Hot Housing Market
According to a 2020 report from Boston College Center for Retirement Research, about half of retirees (52%) remain in the homes they had in their 50s. Everyone knows how hot the U.S. housing market is right now, but what does that mean for aging baby boomers who want to stay in their homes? Harlan Accola says older Americans are sitting on more than $8 trillion of home equity they could be using to enjoy their golden years. Invite him on your show to discuss how your listeners can have better cash flow and a better quality of life in retirement. Learn how the rise in gray divorce is affecting those in their 30s and 40s and how reverse mortgages can play a role in changing the way retirement is done in this country. Harlan Accola has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years and specializes in reverse mortgages. He is the national reverse mortgage director with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and the author of “Reverse Mortgages: The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement.” Contact him at (715) 389-8800; (715) 207-9991 (cell) or harlana@fairwaymc.com
14. ==> Sex Industry Insider: What You Don’t Know
Mickey Royal is a bad guy who turned good. A 30-year veteran of the sex industry, he now works to educate law enforcement and the public about sex crimes and criminals. The former drug dealer, pimp, gangster, mob enforcer, and pornographer’s bestselling book “The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide” is used by the F.B.I to train agents and has been featured on National Geographic’s “Trafficked.” Mickey can explain what your listeners don’t know about sex trafficking, why he left his criminal life behind, and why he believes sex work should be legalized. Mikey can also discuss why men objectify women, what women wish men knew about them, and the reason why some Black men prefer White women. Contact Mickey Royal at (818) 310-1303; mickeyroyal2016@yahoo.com
15. ==> Interview Pop Culture Phenoms, the D’Ambrosio Twins
Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio are only 16, but one of the actress twins recently won an Emmy and the other was nominated for one. In show biz since they were just two-year-olds (playing Summer Newman on “The Young and the Restless”), the girls have more than 400,000 followers on Instagram, 86,000 on Facebook, 28,000 on Twitter and 12.8 million views on their YouTube channel. They have done commercials, popular music videos and made appearances on “Parks and Recreation,” “Criminal Minds,” and more. Both can be seen in the recently released film “Fear of Rain” with Harry Connick Jr. and Katherine Heigl and both have a recurring role on Emmy-award-winning show “The Bay,” and its spin-off series “yA.” Bianca and Chiara can discuss the latest projects they are working on as well as their animal rights and anti-bullying advocacies. They are ambassadors for the Boo2Bullying organization. Contact them through Harlan Boll, (626) 296-3757; harlan@bhbpr.com