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Why Drawing Badly is Actually the Secret to Business Breakthroughs

What if your messy stick figures could transform stalled meetings into breakthrough moments? Lisa Rothstein, New Yorker cartoonist and former advertising creative, has discovered that imperfect doodles beat perfect presentations every single time—and the science backs her up.

In interviews, Rothstein will reveal how simple sketches get buy-in faster than any PowerPoint deck, why drawing badly creates psychological safety that “perfect” can’t match, and how to use visual thinking in the age of AI to stand out as authentically human. Drawing from her book Drawing Out Your Genius, she’ll share quick techniques anyone can use to simplify complex ideas, kickstart innovation, and finally get teams speaking the same language.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

You say “the worse it looks, the better it works”—how does that make sense?
What kinds of problems can this technique help you solve?
How can non-artists use drawing to get breakthrough results this week?

CONTACT: Lisa Rothstein at (310) 388-8093; Lrothstein@rtirguests.com

Why You Don’t Need a New You in 2026 — The Real You Is Enough

Every January, millions chase a “new you”, yet research shows perfectionism and self-criticism are rising, fueling burnout and anxiety instead of change. Leadership coach and TEDx speaker Barbara Stone says the problem isn’t motivation, it’s identity.

After 25 years hiding her alopecia under a wig and her voice behind corporate success, Barbara took off the wig on stage and discovered a surprising truth: real growth begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves.

In this segment, she shares what shedding perfection taught her about self-worth, authenticity, and why flaws, not upgrades, are often the key to confidence. Whether your audience is hiding a condition, insecurity, or impossible expectations, Barbara offers practical ways they can stop performing and start living more honestly.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: Can trying to “improve yourself” actually make you less confident? What did losing your hair teach you that success never did?
CONTACT: Barbara Stone at (315) 840-2845; bstone@rtirguests.com

70% of Professionals Feel Like Frauds—Why We’re Ignoring a Leadership Crisis

Imagine sitting at dinner beside a Fortune 500 CEO—and being consumed by the fear that you don’t belong there. That was Mike Sealy’s reality during Hewlett-Packard’s accelerated leadership program, and it sparked a decades-long mission to understand imposter syndrome. Now the author of Mindset Unlocked reveals why this silent epidemic costs organizations untold innovation and burnout.

Invite Sealy on your show to discuss how imposter syndrome quietly sabotages talented professionals, keeping brilliant ideas unspoken and promotions out of reach. He shares his multi-industry leadership journey—where he deliberately took roles in new industries to stay on steep learning curves—and offers practical tools from his 10-step framework for developing a growth mindset.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

How do you spot imposter syndrome in high-performers who hide it well?
What’s one exercise leaders can use tomorrow to shift from a fixed to growth mindset?

CONTACT: Mike Sealy at (484) 477-4220; msealy@rtirguests.com

Hidden Red Flags You’re Dating a Narcissist

While anyone can spot the loud, attention-seeking narcissist, it’s the charming “nice guy” covert narcissists who cause the most damage—and Dr. Valerie Sussman should know. After 20 years trapped in a narcissistic marriage, this retired pediatrician traded her stethoscope for a paintbrush at 50 and became a certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist dedicated to helping others recognize these wolves in sheep’s clothing.

In interviews, Sussman will reveal the “6 E’s” that determine if your partner is a narcissist and explain why victims stay “hooked on hopium”—the dangerous hope that keeps them trapped. Drawing from her book Love, Lies, and Narcissists in Disguise: The A-Z Guide for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, she’ll share how to spot the charm-to-harm cycle before it’s too late. Listeners will learn the red flags they’re missing, why asking “Am I the narcissist?” means you’re not, and how creativity can heal emotional wounds.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

What’s the difference between overt and covert narcissists—and why are covert ones more dangerous?
You call it “hopium”—why is hope so toxic in these relationships?
What are the “6 E’s” and how do they reveal a narcissist?

CONTACT: Valerie Sussman at (805) 407-5635; Vsussman@rtirguests.com

Do a Show On the Protein Myth That Keeps Americans Sick

A heart attack at age 70 forced Dorothy Greet to rethink everything she believed about nutrition—especially protein. After she and her 80-year-old husband ditched all animal products, their results were dramatic: normalized blood pressure and cholesterol, effortless weight loss, and energy levels they hadn’t felt in decades. Now at 85, Greet is credentialed in plant-based nutrition from Cornell and ready to debunk the protein myth keeping millions sick.

In interviews, Greet will reveal how Americans have been misled about protein requirements and why plant foods provide all the protein needed for optimal health. Drawing from her book Go Veg with Class, she’ll share how two lifelong carnivores reversed heart disease through dietary change alone—and why it’s never too late. Listeners will learn simple swaps to “ditch dairy” and “remove meat” while discovering how this shift could eliminate up to 80% of chronic diseases.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

Where do you actually get your protein on a plant-based diet?
You reversed heart disease at 70—what happened to your health markers?
Why don’t doctors tell patients about the power of dietary change?

CONTACT: Dorothy Greet at (302) 314-6010; dgreet@rtirguests.com

Why Emotional Baggage Doesn’t Start in This Lifetime

Why do some people carry deep anxiety, relationship struggles, or fears they can’t explain despite years of self-work? According to Alla Kaluzhny, these emotional patterns may not begin in this lifetime at all.

Alla is a licensed marriage and family therapist, spiritual psychologist, and clairvoyant who helps people uncover unresolved experiences that could stem from the soul’s past. Drawing from vivid memories of her own past lives and the award-winning stories in her books Turning the Pages and Turning New Pages, Alla offers insight into how inherited spiritual clutter can quietly shape our lives.

Your audience will learn:

Why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough
How past-life patterns might be the missing piece in their healing journey

Whether people believe in reincarnation or not, Alla’s intuitive approach invites deep self-reflection, healing, and possibility.

CONTACT: Alla Kaluzhny at (213) 459-3509; akaluzhny@rtirguests.com

Stuck in a Funk? Small Mindset Shifts That Lead to Fewer Days That Suck

Most people assume feeling stuck means something is wrong with their life. Deborah Mallow likes to remind us that sometimes nothing is wrong, except the voice in our head that refuses to stop narrating everything like a dramatic movie trailer. Surveys support this: nearly 60% of adults say they feel emotionally burned out, even when nothing “major” is wrong. That’s proof that mindset, not circumstance, often drives our mood.

Deborah explains why advice like “just think positive” often backfires and how tiny mental shifts can change the trajectory of an entire day. She shares surprising tools that help audiences quiet their inner critic, break out of emotional autopilot, and find momentum without forcing motivation.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: Can focusing less on goals and more on what truly matters actually make you happier? Why do so many people feel behind even when so much in their lives is actually working?

CONTACT: Deborah Mallow at (516) 613-5359; dmallow@rtirguests.com

Why Spiritual Teachers Are Getting Physical: The Body as Your Gateway to Higher Consciousness

Doreen Mary Bray, who has worked between worlds for over 40 years as a naturopath and mystical guide, carries a radical message: your body isn’t a vehicle you’re trapped in—it’s what your soul longed for and chose. She teaches that souls wait lifetimes for the privilege of embodiment, selecting parents, place, and form to walk on beaches, feel touch, and experience love.

In interviews, Bray will reveal how souls choose incarnation and what that means for how we live. Drawing from her book The Angel and the Avatar, she’ll explain why anxiety and depression may be your soul’s language trying to break through, and why learning to honor the body as sacred—not fix or transcend it—is the awakening our time demands. Listeners will discover practices for hearing their soul’s voice and understanding embodiment as the miracle it truly is.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

You say souls long for embodiment and choose it—what does that mean for someone who struggles with their body?
How can someone tell if their anxiety is actually their soul trying to communicate?
What’s one practice to begin honoring the body as the soul’s sacred gift?

CONTACT: Doreen Bray at (438) 802-0280; Dbray@rtirguests.com

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:

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

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

How to Not Become Your Mom

Many women fear repeating the emotional patterns they grew up with, but few know how to break them. When her own mother ran away with her boyfriend at age 13, Sabrina Ciceri learned early how deeply a parent’s choices can shape a child’s identity, relationships, and future.

In her book If It’s Not One Thing, It’s a Mother, she shares how she stopped inherited dysfunction, rewrote her family story, and built a healthy life as a mother of six and grandmother of five.

Sabrina explores why we unconsciously mirror our parents, how to interrupt toxic cycles, and why healing doesn’t always require confrontation or forgiveness. Her perspective blends family psychology, faith, and real-life experience in ways audiences rarely hear.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

Why do we often become the very parent we promised never to be?

Can you heal from a toxic parent without cutting them out of your life?

CONTACT: Sabrina Ciceri at (352) 308‑1596; sciceri@rtirguests.com