Category: Business, Careers

The 3 Habits That Build Trust and Cut Division in Your Life

Tired of the conflict in your office, community, or even your own family? Dr. Dionne Poulton says building unity isn’t about avoiding tough topics. It’s about mastering three powerful habits: Decency, Excellence, and Integrity. In her new book Excellence Without Exclusion, she reframes what it means to lead, communicate, and connect across differences without ever saying “DEI.”

Her message? You don’t need a title to be a leader. You just need a standard. From how we treat others to how we hold ourselves accountable, Dr. Dionne shows how small shifts in behavior can transform relationships, rebuild trust, and prevent conflict before it starts.

According to a recent study, 76% of people say they avoid hard conversations at work and home often out of fear, frustration, or not knowing what to say. Dr. Dionne’s framework helps audiences replace avoidance with practical strategies that foster trust and real connection.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

  1. What’s one habit that can instantly defuse rising tension?
  2. Can integrity really be taught, or is it innate?

CONTACT: Dr. Dionne Poulton at (404) 383-8924; dpoulton@rtirguests.com 

How to Reclaim Attention in a World Built to Distract

We live in a world designed to hijack our attention. The average adult now spends over seven hours a day on screens, yet many feel more scattered, reactive, and stuck than ever. Author and senior UCLA mindful teacher Mitra Manesh says this isn’t just a focus issue; it’s an attention crisis quietly eroding our freedom to choose.

On your show, Mitra will reveal why even intelligent, successful people often live in “survival mode,” how constant stimulation weakens our decision-making, and why reclaiming attention is the first and most important step toward true freedom.

Drawing from her inspirational fiction, The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World—a parable in the spirit of The Alchemist—she offers a transformative blend of storytelling and  insight, packed with techniques and practices for improving attention as a transformative force in all aspects of life.  

This is a timely invitation to shift from reaction to creation, and a powerful case for why reclaiming attention may be the most radical act of personal power in our time.

CONTACT: Mitra Manesh at (310) 807-3031; mmanesh@rtirguests.com

3 Million Mom-Owned Businesses Are Fueling the U.S. Economy

Why the Mompreneurs Work-From-Home Age Is Now

Last year, mom-owned businesses generated more than $1.8 trillion in revenue, but this powerhouse movement didn’t start with TikTok side hustles. It began a century ago, in kitchens, basements, and living rooms, led by women with big ideas and little recognition.

Roy Martin, Nashville Women’s Entrepreneur Coach and founder of the WFH Empowerment Academy, is spotlighting these early pioneers and empowering post-COVID mompreneurs to follow in their footsteps. His upcoming book, But, She Can’t Vote, draws a direct line from women like Jean Nidetch (Weight Watchers) and Tupperware trailblazer Brownie Wise to today’s online Work-from-Home Moms.

Roy is encouraging motivated mompreneurs to claim their 20th century history while building a New Age WFH Empowerment Movement.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: What can today’s moms learn from the original work-from-home pioneers? How can women start a purpose-driven home business in 2026?

CONTACT: Roy Martin at (629) 265‑0570; rmartin@rtirguests.com

The Diplomatic Skills Every Leader Needs — But No One Teaches

Great leaders aren’t just decisive—they’re deliberate. “In high-stakes rooms where every word carries weight, success depends on skills rarely taught in business school: listening with precision, speaking with intention, and navigating conflict without escalating it,” says author and former diplomat Dianne Olvera. Drawing from real-world diplomacy and leadership experience, this approach reveals how to manage tough conversations, defuse tension, and influence outcomes without overpowering the room. It’s about knowing when to speak, when to pause, and how to choose language that builds trust instead of resistance.

Dianne is a board-certified educational therapist and the author of The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower.  She’s also a former diplomat and spy.


SAMPLE QUESTIONS: What are some specific examples of diplomacy that people can apply to everyday life? How can one diffuse tension in difficult situations?


CONTACT: Dianne Olvera at (805) 779-3558; dolvera@rtirguests.com

Forget Role Models: Leadership Lessons from Rebels, Pirates, and Outlaws

What if the most powerful leadership lessons didn’t come from heroes—but from history’s most notorious figures? Author and leadership coach Steve Williams reveals 20 bold, practical lessons drawn from rebels, outlaws, pirates, and power players you won’t find in a typical business book. From Attila the Hun to Al Capone, he strips away myth to uncover the strategies that made these figures astonishingly effective leaders.

He is the author of six books including Notorious: Leadership Lessons from History’s Most Notorious Leaders, with a forward written by renowned author Jack Canfield, and a certified leadership coach and QMS expert.


SAMPLE QUESTIONS: What are some examples of how these notorious people made great leaders? What are the comparisons between these and effective leaders of today?


CONTACT: Steve Williams at (920) 280-1068; swilliams@rtirguests.com

The Mental Health Cost of Building a Business from Nothing

Nearly half of all entrepreneurs report chronic stress or burnout, but Darius Ross says the real danger isn’t the workload. It’s the unresolved trauma many carry into the grind. He says when you build a business from nothing, the survival mindset that once kept you alive can quietly start working against you as success grows.

In this timely conversation, Ross explores how urban trauma, financial insecurity, and constant pressure quietly shape decision-making, relationships, and leadership. A former homeless teen turned entrepreneur and community leader, he explains why success can actually amplify anxiety, and why mindset, not hustle, determines who breaks through and who breaks down.

As the author of Mastering the TPS Blueprint, Ross offers street-tested insights on managing fear, stress, and self-sabotage while building something meaningful, especially for entrepreneurs who never had a safety net.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  • Can trauma make you successful and still destroy you later?
  • Why do some entrepreneurs feel less safe as they earn more?

CONTACT: Darius Ross at (347) 801-7956; dross@rtirguests.com

Feeling Stuck? It’s Time to Start Swinging

Recent headlines proclaim that Americans are stuck! Nobody’s leaving their jobs or homes, we’re not making plans for the future and many of us are feeling unsure of what to do next. Hall of Fame golf instructor and mindset coach Cindy Miller says it’s ok to consider your options, but sometimes you have to stop thinking and start swinging. Cindy’s not just another motivational voice, she lives the message. After losing her LPGA card, she clawed her way back—25 years later—proving that failure isn’t final and reinvention has no age limit. Her signature mix of humor and no-nonsense wisdom helps audiences silence self-doubt and take bold action. If your listeners are feeling stuck, burned out or ready for a comeback, Cindy’s story will leave them inspired and ready to take their next shot. Contact Cindy Miller at (716) 670-5341; cimiller@rtirguests.com

High Achiever, Low Confidence? Why It’s More Common Than You Think

Many successful adults are quietly plagued by feelings of inadequacy. Despite impressive résumés and outward accomplishments, they often battle self-limiting beliefs and an internal voice that says, “I’m not good enough.” On your show, Mike Sealy will unpack this common but misunderstood disconnect—why confidence often lags behind achievement, and what to do about it. Drawing from personal insight and years of mindset coaching, Sealy will help your audience understand how a growth mindset can reverse deep-seated patterns of self-doubt. He’ll share the hidden signs of imposter syndrome, the long-term effects of performance-based validation, and how to build authentic self-worth—not just a longer to-do list. It’s an empowering conversation for anyone who’s ever looked successful on the outside but still felt stuck on the inside. Contact Mike Sealy at msealy@rtirguests.com

Beyond the 9-to-5: Craft a Life of Purpose and Passion

Stuck in a job that drains you? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there. Greg Mohr, “Wall Street Journal”bestselling author of “Real Freedom,” walked away from the corporate grind and never looked back. Today, he helps others do the same by guiding them into franchise ownership that aligns with their strengths, values, and long-term goals. Mohr has already helped more than 250 people launch over 500 franchise locations—and he’s just getting started. His message? You don’t need a million-dollar idea to build a fulfilling life; you need the right model, mindset, and mentor. In interviews, Mohr shares how to identify the right business for you, how to escape the “golden handcuffs” of corporate life, and why the freedom you’re craving might be more attainable than you think. Contact Greg Mohr: (361) 204-5470; gmohr@rtirguests.com

How to Accomplish the Impossible on a Regular Basis

What do Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey, and thousands of successful entrepreneurs have in common? According to media mogul Al Parinello, they all understood one thing: success rarely follows the rules. A seasoned Broadway and film producer, radio station owner, and host of over 3,000 interviews on success, Parinello has spent decades uncovering what separates the truly extraordinary from the merely capable. Parinello distills hard-won lessons into bold, counterintuitive strategies anyone can use to break through limitations. Invite him on your show to share the mindset and methods that helped him take on seemingly impossible goals—from producing legendary comedy acts to launching major media projects—and win. If your audience is stuck, stalled, or ready for more, Parinello delivers the insights they need to make the leap. Ask him: What’s the biggest myth most people believe about success—and how is it holding them back? You knew Andy Kaufman personally—what was he really like off stage, and how did that relationship shape your views on success and originality? Al Parinello is the author of “Uncommon Success—How to Accomplish the Impossible on a Regular Basis!” Contact him at (973) 390-9583; aparinello@rtirguests.com