12/22/15 RTIR E-zine: Resolutions that Stick, Teens in 2016, Healthy Habits for the New Year

December 22, 2015

FR: Lauren Healy and Chris Morabito, Editors, Radio-TV
Interview Report Magazine

01. Hillary, the Temporary Populist
02. Terrorism Expert on Personal Escape Plans
03. An Iraqi-American’s View of ISIS
04. Concussion – The Truth Behind the Movie
05. 2015 – The Year of Whistleblowers
06. Is it Safe to Travel Abroad?
07. Pull Up a Chair: Prime-Time Family Drama
08. Holiday Relationship Survival Tips
09. No Gift, No Money, No Problem!
10. How to Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick
11. Blaze a New Path in 2016
12. Why Affirmations Make Things Worse
13. Make Parenting Teens Easier in 2016
14. Inspiring 2016 New Year’s Health Show
15. A Jedi Approach to the Holidays
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1. ==> Hillary, the Temporary Populist

ABC News’ Democratic primary debate is scheduled to air
on Saturday night. Doug Henwood, author of “My Turn:
Hillary Clinton Targets the Presidency,” says, “It’s
been fun to watch Hillary Clinton turn into the
Temporary Populist for the primary campaign. Given her
long history ‘representing Wall Street,’ as she put it
in an earlier debate, anything she says now should be
taken very skeptically. Her Wall Street proposals may
sound tough and detailed, but they’re merely
technocratic tweaks that don’t get to the heart of the
vast increase in the power of Big Money over the last
35 years. And her many supporters on Wall Street know
this. There’s a reason that Goldman Sachs paid her
$400,000 in speaking fees in October 2013 alone — and
it’s not because she utters profundities like ‘You
can’t win if you don’t show up.’ It’s because it’s
their vote of confidence in the fact that she shares
their fundamental worldview.”

2. ==>Terrorism Expert on Personal Escape Plans

Terrorist attacks in offices, concert venues and
stadiums in the U.S. and internationally have made it
clear that no one’s personal safety is guaranteed.
While we cannot live in fear, it is wise to live with
caution and prudence, says Robert Sholly, a retired
army colonel who is experienced in both counter-
terrorism and performing security assessments for
companies internationally. He’ll explain how to keep
your family safer in movie theaters, malls, restaurants
and other public places, particularly during the
holidays. He’ll reveal why you need a security plan
before you enter a mall, what to do if shots are fired
in a crowded movie theater and the physical signs to
watch for that could identify a potential shooter on
public transportation. As a counter-terrorism
specialist, Sholly evaluated and designed security for
dams, tunnels, ports, airports and international
boundaries. Sholly has designed security plans for
family homes, corporate buildings, compounds and large
infrastructures. He speaks Arabic, Farsi, Dari and is a
Middle East security specialist. He was also a member
of the United Nations international peace keeping
forces that won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988. Contact
him at (281) 482-8887; robert@robertsholly.com

3. ==> An Iraqi-American’s View of ISIS

Born in Baghdad, Iraq as a minority Christian, Weam
Namou says she had a magical childhood even before she
came to America at the age of ten. Invite her to talk
about what it’s like to be an Iraqi-American today, and
how she and other Iraqi immigrants view Iraq and the
Islamic State. She’ll discuss watching from afar the
destruction and devastation befalling her birth country
and how most of her relatives have fled the region
because of religious persecution. But, she says, it’s
not just Iraqi Christians being targeted. Since January
2014, more than three million Iraqis of different
ethnic and religious backgrounds have been displaced
because of the conflict. Weam Namou is the author of
several books including “Witnessing a Genocide,” a
collection of personal stories about the situation in
Iraq. Contact her at (586) 212-4490; weamn@hotmail.com

4. ==> Concussion – The Truth Behind the Movie

Concussion, the Will Smith drama based on the true
story of head trauma in football opens in a few weeks,
shedding even more light on the issue of traumatic
brain injury and the NFL. Invite Carol Shifflett to
talk about this issue and explain why the subject is
bigger than just pro football. She says it’s not only
athletes who suffer from the disease, but children,
military members and even some abuse victims can suffer
from concussions and brain injuries. Invite her to
share the subtle and sometimes surprising symptoms of
traumatic brain injury (TBI), how it affects sufferers
and proven ways to treat it and help the brain heal.
Carol Shifflett and Dr. Mary Lee Esty are the authors
of “Conquering Concussion: Healing TBI Symptoms with
Neurofeedback and Without Drugs.” Contact Shifflett at
(412) 741-7286 (PA); NewFiddler@hotmail.com

5. ==> 2015 – The Year of Whistleblowers

Steeped in controversy, 2015 has been a banner year for
whistle-blowing in the United States. Whistleblowers
and their advocates scored the first U.S. Supreme Court
victory under the newly enacted Whistleblower
Protection and Enhancement Act (WPEA) and Senators
Charles “Chuck” Grassley and Ron Wyden organized the
first Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus on Capitol
Hill. Invite Michael McCray to discuss the issue and
why, despite the victories, the Obama Administration
has still prosecuted more whistleblowers and
journalists than all other Administrations combined. He
says, “Whistleblowers have become America’s newest
political prisoners (and exiles).” He’ll discuss Laura
Poitras’ Academy Award win for “Citizen Four,” the
Edward Snowden story, and investigative journalist
Glenn Greenwald’s launch of The Intercept online
magazine and how whistle-blowing has intersected
American pop culture and politics. Federal
whistleblower and leading public interest advocate,
Michael McCray, Esq., CPA, hosts the Whistleblower
Summit for Civil and Human Rights, the largest and most
prestigious whistleblower conference on Capitol Hill.
He is the author of “Race, Power and Politics—the
Inside Story of ACORN.” Contact him at (703) 743-0565;
mccray.michael@gmail.com

6. ==> Is it Safe to Travel Abroad?

Recent terrorist attacks have travelers suddenly
thinking twice about travelling abroad. Invite Russell
Hannon to put travelers’ concerns into context. He’ll
offer ways to educate yourself of potential risks
abroad, how to protect yourself once you’re there, and
what websites you should visit before you book your
trip. Russell Hannon is a travel expert who has been
featured by Johnny Jet, CNBC, FOX, America Tonight,
CTV, ShopSmart, Yahoo Finance, and Around the World
Travel TV. He is the author of “Stop Dreaming Start
Traveling: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling More and
Spending Less.” Contact him at (403) 354-0349;
Russell@breakthetravelbarrier.com

7. ==> Pull Up a Chair: Prime-Time Family Drama

Running from store to store, managing our finances,
dealing with overindulged children and communicating
with parents, in-laws and stubborn family members all
contribute to rising holiday stress levels. And between
the in-laws, ex-laws, and step-laws, just deciding
which family to spend the holidays with can send us
over the edge. Thomas Gagliano says sometimes,
returning home and rekindling the family dynamics we
grew up with can be the most stressful of all. “No
matter what identity we have tried to shape for
ourselves in the outside world, many of us are forced
to face the roles we were set up to play in childhood
when we go back home.” Tom will explain the inner voice
that commands us to play these roles, why we listen,
and how to change so you can be who you want to be.
Thomas Gagliano returned to school to receive an MSW at
age 51. He’s a life coach and the author of “The
Problem Was Me: How to End Negative Self-Talk and Take
Your Life to a New Level.” Contact him at (732)
266-4952 (NJ); tom@thomasgagliano.com

8. ==> Holiday Relationship Survival Tips

This time of year is brutal on relationships. Everyone
is stressed out and family obligations, dynamics and
traditions can easily become angst-ridden and
overwhelming. Invite Dr. Claudia Six to share ways to
handle holiday visits, parties and traditions that will
help strengthen your relationship and keep you
connected. She says, “Do what you need to do to keep
yourself sane! Make sure you set aside time for just
the two of you and talk to one another. If you’re doing
an overnight, try to get your own sleeping space and
don’t give up on sex just because you’re under the same
roof as your mother!” Dr. Claudia Six has an M.A. in
counseling psychology and a PhD in clinical sexology.
Her upcoming book is “Erotic Integrity: How to be True
to Yourself Sexually.” Contact her at (415) 453-6218;
claudia@drsix.net

9. ==> No Gift, No Money, No Problem!

It’s crazier every year! The holiday stress and debt
with people spending money they don’t have on gifts
that people don’t need. Sherry Richert Belul says
people want less stuff and more connection.”I want to
change the way we view gift giving and celebrations. I
want to put the focus on gifts with imagination and
impact. And on spending quality time with the people we
love!” Invite Sherry to share easy-to-implement ideas
for no-stress holiday gifts that deepen relationships
in ways that are imaginative and fun. We’re not talking
about homemade soap! Invite listeners to call in and
talk about the best one-of-a-kind gift they ever
received. Everyone will get a free Love List they can
print out, fill out and give out this holiday season.
Sherry’s company, Simply Celebrate, offers one-of-a-
kind Celebration Tribute Books and other gift ideas, as
well as programs and practices to help celebrate
everyday life. She’s the author of “Present Perfect:
127 Creative, No-to-low Cost, Wow-’em Gifts They’ll
Never Forget.” Contact her at
sherry@simplycelebrate.net

10. ==> How to Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Most people will fail to keep the New Year’s
resolutions they make each January, a grim reality that
results in shame and disappointment. People know what
they should be doing to lead healthier and happier
lives, but Dr. Kyra Bobinet says the way they set their
resolutions is flawed. A specialist in behavior
neuroscience, Dr. Bobinet says people will only be
successful if they match their resolutions to how their
brains work. She’ll explain how to apply brain science
to eating healthier and exercising more. Kyra Bobinet,
M.D., M.P.H., is a physician-turned-designer in
behavior neuroscience and the author of the new book,
“Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons in Brain Science &
Design Thinking for a Mindful, Healthy, and Purposeful
Life.” She has been featured on NPR and ABC-7 and in
the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Fast Company
and Experience Life. Contact Dr. Stephanie Shorter at
(413) 854-3626; sshorter@engagedin.com

11. ==> Blaze a New Path in 2016

On Monday, January 4th, 86 percent of U.S. workers will
grudgingly wake up, get dressed, grab some coffee, and
shuffle off to a job they can’t stand. Many will do so
because they feel stuck. But they really aren’t, says
Tom Scarda, a man who made a big change in his own life
14 years ago when he quit his decade-long job working
for the New York Subway system and Long Island Railroad
to buy a smoothie franchise. Scarda did very well,
selling his franchise five years later with enough
money to retire, and now he offers advice to others who
are dissatisfied with their lives but don’t know where
to turn. Scarda says fear holds most people back from
making changes to their lives but the same fears hold
the key to finding what you are meant to do. A former
on-air reporter for PBS, Tom is a franchise expert who
has hosted his own radio program in NYC. Contact him at
(516) 322-1435; tom@tomscarda.com

12. ==> Why Affirmations Make Things Worse

With the New Year upon us, a lot of people will be
giving affirmations a try. They’ll be repeating aloud
“I can attract abundance,” “I am lovable” and the like.
They should save their breath, says Kindi Gill. In her
charming English accent the chartered accountant and
former CEO will explain that affirmations are worse
than useless because they fool us into believing we are
doing something to fix our problems when we are not.
Gill will explain how to go about getting to the root
causes of our weight, relationships or money problems
so that lasting change will really be possible. Gill is
now a relationship expert, blogger and author of an
upcoming book on family leadership. She will soon be
giving a talk to members of the Human Resources
Management Association. Contact her at (778) 558-5110;
kindi@kindigill.com

13. ==> Make Parenting Teens Easier in 2016

The teenage years are often difficult for parents. But
according to author, parenting coach and family
sociologist Laura Reagan-Porras, we make it a lot
harder than it has to be. Invite her on-air to share
the New Year’s resolutions parents of teens should be
making. In an interview that can be conducted in
Spanish or English, Reagan-Porras can explain why
parents need to stop trying to limit their teen’s
friends, ways to prevent them from getting bad grades
and why they should adopt a more robot-like attitude.
She’ll cover where to draw the line-in-the-sand, and
how to get a grip on teen culture without your teen
thinking you’re a dork. Reagan-Porras is a parenting
expert, speaker, experienced media guest and author of
the upcoming book “How to Raise Respectful Parents.”
Contact her at (956) 250-3689;
laura@heart2heartparents.com

14. ==> Inspiring 2016 New Year’s Health Show

69-year-old Joe Pinella is in excellent shape. He can
do things he couldn’t even do in his 20s, despite being
told he would be a quadriplegic when he was in his 40s.
Pinella worked his way back from a 1991 car accident
that left him paralyzed from the neck down following a
broken neck and back. He now specializes in using tai
chi and qi gong, Chinese martial arts, to help people
with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, sore
joints and balance problems live more flexible and less
painful lives. Even better, he can help anybody live a
healthier life in 2016 by blasting commonly held
harmful fitness myths. Joe Pinella is the developer of
the Healing Movements System. Contact him at (520)
343-3523; Joepinella@gmail.com

15. ==> A Jedi Approach to the Holidays

Everyone is excited about the new Star Wars movie,
including wellness expert Kathryn Guylay. A huge fan of
the movie franchise, Kathryn will share ways to deal
with the stressful holiday season using a Jedi
approach. She’ll discuss how to keep up your energy
during busy, harried times so you don’t feel burned out
and exhausted by sharing lessons from Olympic athletes,
CEOs and Jedi Knights. Kathryn is the author of
“Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the
Slopes.” She’s a certified nutritional counselor and
management consultant and the founder of Nurture, a
national nonprofit that provides nutrition and wellness
education to tens of thousands of children and parents.
She also hosts her own Healthy Kids Corner radio show.
Contact her at (847) 687-3838; kathryn@guylay.com

10/13/15 RTIR E-zine: Presidential Debates, Horse Racing, Halloween and Pets

October 15, 2015

01. Hey CNN, Put a Progressive on Panel
02. Presidential Debate – Let’s Talk Foreign Policy
03. Post Debate Discussion
04. Horse Racing’s Leading Lady
05. Sports Secrets Guys Don’t Share
06. Flu Season Has Begun
07. How to Whip Up a Potion
08. Halloween and Pets
09. Water on Mars!
10. New Study – Medical Mistakes Skyrocket
11. Breaking Terrorism’s Grip of Fear
12. What Nobody Tells You about Retirement
13. Inspiring Story of Perseverance
14. Can You Hear What Your Dreams Tell You?
15. Get Your Guilt-Free, Skinny Pumpkin Fix
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1. ==> Hey CNN, Put a Progressive on Panel

The online activist group RootsAction.org launched a
petition asking CNN to include a progressive journalist
on its panel of questioners at tonight’s Democratic
debate. CNN included conservative radio host Hugh
Hewitt as one of three panelists who questioned
Republican presidential candidates in last month’s
debate at the Reagan Library. Jeff Cohen says, “This is
a simple test of balance, and CNN has so far flunked.
If CNN included a conservative partisan from the
rightwing Salem Radio Network to question Republican
candidates for president, why wouldn’t a progressive
advocate be included in tonight’s panel questioning
Democrats?” Cohen is director of the Park Center for
Independent Media at Ithaca College and author of
“Cable News Confidential.” He co-founded
RootsAction.org. Contact him at (914) 388-1431,
jcohen@ithaca.edu

2. ==> Presidential Debate – Let’s Talk Foreign Policy

Ivan Eland says very little time will be given to
discussing foreign policy in the upcoming presidential
debates. He says, the U.S. Constitution actually gives
Congress more authority in foreign and defense policies
than the president, but ever since Franklin D.
Roosevelt, the role of commander-in-chief has been
expanded. “…during this last little bit of American
history, the president has become too powerful in
foreign affairs, and Congress has been too timid to
reassert its authority–for example, in reclaiming its
power to declare war. Given that this unfortunate
reality will probably continue, the strategic vision of
each presidential candidate for the proper U.S. role in
the world becomes very important.” Eland is director of
the Center on Peace and Liberty at the Independent
Institute, a non-profit, non-partisan, research and
educational organization. Contact him at (703) 282-3484
(cell); ieland@independent.org

3. ==> Post Debate Discussion

According to Robert Kuttner, tonight’s Democratic
debate is a very big deal, especially for front-runner
Hillary Clinton. “Bernie Sanders will probably exceed
expectations because many viewers will be seeing him
for the first time, certainly for the first time
against Clinton. The other three candidates will likely
find themselves far back.” Invite Kuttner to discuss
how each candidate fared in the debate, and whether
there were any surprising moments. Robert Kuttner is a
journalist and writer and the co-founder of The
American Prospect, a liberal political magazine.
Contact him at (202) 776-0730 (DC) or (781) 736-531;
bkuttner@brandeis.edu

4. ==> Horse Racing’s Leading Lady

Sheila Rosenblum is on a quest for a $500,000 purse,
but this is no limited edition Birkin. Sheila is the
owner of Lady Sheila Stable and she’s been making her
way into the winner’s circle regularly with her 5-year
old freakishly fast mare La Verdad. Invite the former
ballerina and Wilhelmina model to talk about what’s
it’s like to be giving the Good ol’ Boys club a run for
their money and changing the look of racing in the
process. She’ll share tales from the track and explain
how she got into horse racing, and why. La Verdad is
part of the Millionaire Ranks with earnings past the $1
million mark. Rosenblum also recently purchased
American Pharaoh’s half brother, which she had Triple
Crown winning jockey Victor Espinoza name Champion of
the Nile. Contact Marie Assante at (212) 580-0835;
(917) 837-0755 or Marie@rcourihaycpr.com

5. ==> Sports Secrets Guys Don’t Share

Want to truly learn how to play with the Boys on their
own turf? Nothing bonds men together more than sports.
But what if you’re just not a sports person? Is there a
‘secret’ book that could give you the basics so you can
up your game (or at least follow along and have some
fun)? Kate Delaney can help. Delaney, a radio/TV
broadcast pro, covers everything from horse racing to
golf, and shares what you need to know to be able to
stay in the conversation and even find the best sport
to follow. “If you like loud music and you like to
dance the NBA is for you. The action is fast paced;
usually there is a lot of scoring and plenty of musical
interludes along the way. The game is pretty easy to
follow and if you buy a program all the rules will be
inside of the magazine along with a roster of the
players.” Kim has covered 15 Super Bowls, 10 U.S.
Opens, 15 Final Fours, and a plethora of sporting
events. She’s the author of “Invade the Man Cave:
Sports Secrets Guys Don’t Share.” Contact Mark Goldman
at (516) 639-0988; (516) 901-1103.

6. ==> Flu Season Has Begun

Flu season has begun early this year, and Dr. Jim Roach
says it may be a particularly bad one. “Already, I
have heard a report of vaccine failure – flu 3 weeks
after the vaccine was given.” Dr. Roach says everyone
should be proactive in preventing the flu. He’ll share
strategies everyone can utilize that can effectively
prevent and manage respiratory infections and flu. Jim
Roach, MD, is a leading integrative practitioner who
has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs. He’s a
speaker, consultant, educator, researcher, and widely
sought clinician with patients from across the country.
He is also author of “God’s House Calls” which
discusses spiritual near-death experiences of his
patients and seeks to de-stigmatize spiritual
experiences. Contact him at (859) 846-4453 (office);
(859) 846-4697or jproach@aol.com

7. ==> How to Whip Up a Potion

Tis the season to talk about potions and spells, but in
reality, there are many herbs and medicines right in
your kitchen and backyard that you can use to create
real ‘health potions’ – no witchcraft needed! Gudrun
Penselin will tell you how to use onions, garlic,
ginger and herbs to treat common childhood ailments
like ear infections and colds, as well as the 7
medicinal plants you should have in your garden. From
calming colicky infants to treating teens with acne and
getting a better night’s sleep, there are many natural,
drug-free ways to deal with common health issues.
Gudrun Penselin is an herbalist with 30 years
experience as a practitioner, teacher, speaker and
writer. She produced the instructional DVD “Herbal
Pharmacy for Everyone: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating
Your Own Herbal Preparations.” Contact her at (780)
532-2464; Gudrun@rainbowhealing.ca

8. ==> Halloween and Pets

Bulldogs in tutus may look great on greeting cards, but
should you put a costume on your pet this Halloween?
Invite Veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan to talk about
keeping pets safe on Halloween. She says, “Think about
it, Halloween is a dangerous time for pets! All the
candy, scary people at the door, lots of door opening
and closing with chances of escape!” Dr. Morgan can
discuss whether you should take your pet trick-or-
treating, safe ways to show off your dog in costume,
and fun treats you can give your pet while everyone
else in the family feasts on chocolate and candy. Dr.
Morgan has been a practicing veterinarian for more than
30 years. She is the author of several books and is co-
host of a podcast on holistic pet care. Contact Dr.
Morgan at (609) 202-0999; (856)881-7470 or
Judy_Leigh_0603@yahoo.com

9. ==> Water on Mars!

Mars has water on its surface, and it’s in liquid form
at least some of the time. NASA recently announced the
results of a new study showing that salty liquid water
flows seasonally on Mars, giving the red planet one of
the essential ingredients for life. . Invite NASA
expert Rod Pyle to talk about the significance of the
study and what else we know about the ‘red’ planet. Rod
Pyle has written several books and produced numerous
documentaries for the History Channel and Discovery
Communications, including the acclaimed Modern Marvels:
Apollo 11. He has lectured at NASA’s Johnson Space
Center, and written for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
Caltech, LiveScience, and Space.com. His most recent
book is “Curiosity: An Inside Look at the Mars Rover
Mission.” Contact him at (626) 399-4440;
rodpyle@yahoo.com

10. ==> New Study – Medical Mistakes Skyrocket

A recent study found that most people will encounter a
medical mistake or delayed diagnosis in their lifetime,
sometimes with fatal consequences. More than 200,000
people die each year due to medical errors and
researchers at the Institute of Medicine say the
problem is likely to get worse as healthcare becomes
more complex. Dr. Carol Gunn says Americans should be
angry and outraged that medical mistakes are the third
leading cause of death in America! Invite her to share
how medical culture needs to change, what patients must
do if their symptoms are being ignored, and why it’s so
important to share stories of medical errors. Carol
Gunn, M.D., practices medicine in Portland, Oregon.
She’s been speaking out about issues pertaining to
medical errors since the death of her sister Anna who
died last year at a large teaching hospital after her
cardiac symptoms were repeatedly ignored. Contact Dr.
Carol Gunn at (503) 542-0080; CarolGunnMD@hotmail.com

11. ==> Breaking Terrorism’s Grip of Fear

Terrorism hurts more than just the victims of its
violence, by its very nature it seeks to eat at society
and makes us afraid. But Brian Toder says we can do
something about that. “Fear is gripping the world like
no other time in history. We see it on TV, the Internet
and right on our own phones! Seeing the faces of evil
and the victims of terrorism is causing fear and stress
to build up in the world population like never before.”
Bryan, The No Fear Guy, will explain how fear paralyzes
us and what we can do to fight back and take back our
lives. From terrorism to fear of flying, Bryan will
share ways to reduce – or eliminate – common fears that
many people have. Bryan Toder is a professional
hypnotist, speaker and author and owner of Plymouth
Hypnosis Center where he helps people lose weight, quit
smoking, manage stress and basically get their life
together. Contact him at (484) 868-3777 (PA);
bryan@bryantoder.com

12. ==> What Nobody Tells You about Retirement

Where do most people learn about retirement planning?
Most don’t learn it in school, or from our parents, so
in essence, we’re learning on the street! Invite
financial adviser Rodger Friedman on your show to
discuss the reasons many people don’t get the right
kind of retirement advice, and how to build a
relationship with an adviser that will work for your
individual needs. Friedman will talk about the biggest
risk facing retirees today, why being your own
financial adviser is a big mistake, and how to make
sure your relationship with your adviser is a truly
beneficial one for you. Listeners will also get access
to a free 17 page report on retirement planning. Rodger
Friedman is the author of “Forging Bonds of Steel.”
Contact him toll-free at 1-844 -3- my- plan or (844)
369-7526

13. ==> Inspiring Story of Perseverance

Tami Gilbert should probably have ended up a statistic:
someone bitter, broken and rootless. She beat the odds
and it was no accident. Born and raised in Nigeria, she
was abandoned by her father when she was only eight
years old and then by her mother. After being taken in
by relatives, she left Africa when she was 15,
expecting to live with her father. Instead she found
herself unwanted and living in a cousin’s dark and cold
basement in Chicago, resolving to triumph over the mean
circumstances life had handed her. Invite her to share
how she eventually earned a master’s of science in
nursing and an MBA and went on to have the loving
family she lacked as a child. She shares her story to
help other people overcome the seemingly insurmountable
obstacles in their own lives. Tami Gilbert is the
author of “Courage to Persevere: A Compelling Story of
Struggle, Survival and Triumph.” Contact her at (847)
943-9014; info@tamigilbert.com

14. ==> Can You Hear What Your Dreams Tell You?

We all dream, but many people either don’t remember
their dreams, or discard them because they seem silly
or don’t make sense. Justine Lasley says everyone
should pay attention to their dreams and use them as a
guide. “Dreams will never take you off course from
being uniquely the person you were born to be.
Sometimes we sleep through the messages of our dreams,
missing out on our inner guide which promotes us to be
authentically unique. We’re born with an inner compass
to lead us to use our talents and abilities to become
all that we can be. Often the world drowns out the
message.” Justina Lasley, M.A., is founder and
director of the Institute for Dream Studies. She’s the
author of several books on dreams, including “Wake Up!
Use Your Nighttime Dreams to Make Your Daytime Dreams
Come True.” She’s appeared on numerous TV and radio
programs and in USA Today and other publications.
Contact her at (843) 991-4414; justina@DreamSynergy.com

15. ==> Get Your Guilt-Free, Skinny Pumpkin Fix

One look around the grocery store (or even the coffee
shop) will remind you it’s fall. Many people wait all
year for their pumpkin fix, but lattes, muffins and
other fall treats can pack on the pounds before you
know it. Invite fitness expert Theresa DePasquale to
share ways to have your pumpkin goodies without the
guilt. You’ll learn how to make pumpkin protein
smoothies, iced coffee and pumpkin cookies that will
satisfy your fall craving but keep the scale from
creeping upward. Theresa is CEO and founder of Bikini
Boss Fitness LLC. She is one of Instagram’s most
popular fitness phenoms and has appeared on numerous
radio and TV programs. She’s the author of “Bikini Mom
Secrets.” Contact Carolyn Smith at (813) 758-8460;
csmith@sevenmarketingpr.com

This Guest Has Created a Way to Help Victims of Terrorism More Effectively

Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995. New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, PA, September 11, 2001. Boston, April 15, 2013. In those cities and on those days, terror struck. Today, many thousands continue to cope with the consequences.

K.T. Penn contends more can be done to help terror victims, a designation he says should include not just those who died or were hurt physically in attacks but also family members, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and soldiers. Penn will tell listeners:

  • His Victims of Terrorism Foundation Inc.will provide money for terrorism victims.
  • Funds raised from the sale of Penn’s two anti-government-conspiracy-theory books will be used to support brick-and-mortar retail stores at locations where terrorism has occurred, and book sales at those stores will, in turn, fund foundation programs.
  • His research has uncovered many lies and misconceptions within the 9/11 government conspiracy theory movement.
  • He has answers to questions like: How did anyone make phone calls from those planes when the odds of cell phones working at those speeds and altitudes were next to impossible? Why does the government say virtually indestructible black boxes were never found at the World Trade Center terror site? And, how did the hijackers communicate with other terrorists overseas without any government knowing about it?

CREDENTIALS: K.T. Penn is the author of LIFTING UP THE COUCH CUSHIONS: Exposing the Loose Change, which refutes conspiracy theories surrounding the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Penn also wrote World Trade 7: Examining Barry Jennings. Victims of Terrorism Foundation Inc. is Penn’s latest venture. Learn more at www.votaf.com.

AVAILABILITY: MA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone

CONTACT: K.T. Penn, (508) 217-8085 (MA); 71121gamerunner@gmail.com

Should You Ever Wing a Job Interview?

Savvy job hunters know it’s important to be confident when interviewing for a job. But is it ever wise to be so confident in yourself that you actually wing the interview?

If you want managers to think you aren’t that interested in the position or are the type of person who doesn’t complete adequate research or analysis for projects, then go right ahead, says career coach Lisa Quast. She’ll explain why preparation and fully understanding job requirements is a big deal if you want to position yourself as the candidate who should be hired. Lisa will also discuss the importance of personal branding and how it can help set you apart from other potential employees.

She’ll share:

  • 6 actions to take before even applying for a position.
  • How to watch managers during interviews for important cues to help you gauge how you are doing.
  • The 7 biggest nonverbal mistakes job hunters make when interviewing.
  • What items to bring on a job interview.
  • Different ways to present yourself for either a “cultural fit” or “functional fit” interview.

CREDENTIALS: As a career coach, business consultant and former Fortune 500 executive, Lisa Quast has “been there, done that.” With more than 20 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder she’s sharing the career advice you need to excel and stand out in your profession. She’s authored the recent award-winning book, YOUR CAREER, YOUR WAY, is a blogger for Forbes and The Seattle Times, and is a frequently sought after career expert for top Web sites including MSN Careers, Monster.com and CBS Money Watch.

AVAILABILITY: WA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Lisa Quast, (425) 205-1929 (WA); ceo@careerwomaninc.com

Pills Can Kill: Preventing the 4th Leading Cause of Death in America – Medication Mishaps

Did you know that more Americans die from accidental prescription drug overdoses than in motor vehicle accidents — and 100 drug-related deaths happen every day?
How can we prevent these kind of tragedies from affecting people we love? Ask medication expert Dr. Louise Achey.
“It’s not what drugs you take but how you take them that can endanger your life,” says Dr. Louise. A pharmacist and professor of family medicine who is passionate about educating the public, she can clear up your audience’s misconceptions about how medicine works and how to take it safely.
This entertaining expert will reveal:

  • 7 common mistakes when taking vitamins and supplements, and how to avoid them.
  • Saying a product is “all natural” does not mean it’s good for you.
  • Why the FDA doesn’t regulate dietary supplements such as St. John’s Wort or gingko — and how taking them can risk your health.
  • Important questions to ask when you’re prescribed a new medicine or starting a new supplement.
  • What your doctors wish you knew about taking your medicines.
  • How alcohol can be a silent trigger when mixed with prescription drugs.
  • Hidden food additives that can harm you.

 

Surviving Obamacare: Learn Key Strategies to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Drug Therapy Under the Affordable Care Act

CREDENTIALS: Dr. Louise Achey has been a practicing pharmacist for 34 years. She is also a medical school professor, award-winning teacher, newspaper columnist, speaker and author of WHY DOGS CAN’T EAT CHOCOLATE: How Medicines Work and How YOU Can Take Them Safely.
AVAILABILITY: WA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Dr. Louise Achey, (509) 658-2570 (WA); louiseachey@gmail.com; www.askdrlouise.com

 

Meet the Characters of The Wizard of Dark Street

Wizards, Faeries and Evil-Doers

Harry Potter has Ron and Hermione, Bilbo Baggins has Gandalf the Grey, and now there’s Deacon – a talking raven with an encyclopedic brain and the newest, trustiest, bestest friend forever – to 12-year-old wizard Oona Crate, and star of the Wizard of Dark Street book series.

Created by film and television composer Shawn Thomas Odyssey, the series is targeted at middle grade readers, though Odyssey is confident that his concoction of magic and mystery will surely find an audience as broad as Harry Potter’s.

Oona’s world takes place in Manhattan. Surrounding her are a group of magical New Yorkers, including, her uncle, the Wizard, the twins – socialite Isadora and law student Adler — the privileged Lamont, shy witch Sanora, immortal faery Samuligan, unemployed actor Grimsbee, Dark Street Police Department Head Inspector White and lawyer Mr. Ravensmith.

Invite Odyssey on air to share:

  • The need for strong female role models in entertainment.
  • What parents can learn from the Dark Street series.
  • Why fantasy books are so compelling for young audiences.
  • How he brings the books to life in schools through music.
  • How to secure an agent and traditional publisher.

CREDENTIALS: Shawn Thomas Odyssey is the composer behind HBO’s Deadwood series, and an Edgar Award- and Agatha Award-nominee for THE WIZARD OF DARK STREET. THE MAGICIAN’S TOWER is the second book in his trilogy.

AVAILABILITY: CA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Shawn Thomas Odyssey, (805) 570-4816 (CA); email@shawnthomasodyssey.com; www.shawnthomasodyssey.com

Problem Solving Won’t Solve Your Problems

Stop Before It’s Too Late!

Solving a problem is usually the first step in any corporate effort to improve an organization’s inner workings, but there’s a significant drawback to that approach, says management expert Doug Krug, it’s dead wrong! Companies bring in problem solvers to train their workforce, but the “expert” is only teaching what he or she has found to work; there’s no guarantee it will work for anyone else. And professional problem solvers have a fatal flaw: They need a problem to fix or they’re out of a job.

Instead of diagnosing what’s not working, Doug says companies need to look at how to get better. It may sound like the same thing, but it’s not. In his book, THE MISSING PIECE IN LEADERSHIP: How to Create the Future You Want, Doug explains why telling your employees how to work better never works, but giving them the tools to do it does.

Have Doug on your show to talk about:

  • How to tap into the true experts who are already on your payroll.
  • How he helped the 1995 Pittsburgh Steelers and 2007 Colorado Rockies turn their seasons around.
  • Why leaders who think they have it all figured out get the booby prize.

CREDENTIALS: Doug Krug is a management consultant, entrepreneur, educator, and author. He has taught classes in the MBA Program at Johns Hopkins University’s Division of Public Safety Leadership for the past 15 years, and has contributed to Executive Development Programs for several federal agencies, including the IRS, FBI, DEA, CDC, Secret Service, Office of Veterans Affairs, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Interior, Department of Labor, and NASA.

AVAILABILITY: Colorado, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Doug Krug, (303) 807-1903 (CO); dkrug@elsolutions.com; www.elsolutions.com; www.linkedin.com/in/dougkrug

Branson … Buffett … Bloomberg: Why They’re Successful While Other People Just as Smart, Aren’t

They’re synonymous with power and achievement. But high-profile leaders in the corporate world, finance and politics — like Buffett, Branson, Bloomberg and others we hear about every day — are not necessarily the smartest at what they do. So what makes them different? What vaults them to such amazing stratospheres of success?

Find out when you interview acclaimed professional development expert and workshop leader Steve A Klein. He’ll help motivate eager audiences (and your ratings!) toward Performance Excellence when he discusses on-air:

  • 7 attitudes of the rich and famous, and why ultimately unsuccessful people overlook them.
  • His advice about repetition and visualizing ongoing triumphs, so your mind starts “owning” your goals.
  • Surprising reasons why so many businesses needlessly fail, even in a growing economy.
  • Secrets to speed successing. Who says the path to success has to be a long, drawn-out affair?
  • How you can learn to earn four times the money in one-fourth the time, no matter what business you’re in.
  • And more.

 Ask about giveaways for listeners

CREDENTIALS: Influential Speaker, People Development Facilitator, sought-after presenter and radio host Steve A Klein works with clients nationwide, directing them toward Performance Excellence levels and leadership strategies, both personally and professionally. Steve’s best-selling book is SELL WHEN YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THEIR EYES! He hosts PlayMakers Talk Show and has interviewed hundreds of CEOs. He is a sought-after interview guest and media resource.

AVAILABILITY: Texas, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone or Skype
CONTACT: Steve A Klein, (972) 644-1048 (TX); steve@pdcchange.com; www.PDCChange.com

Former Priest Reveals the Church’s Power-Mad Underbelly That Continues to Drive Parishioners Away

For Tom Kane becoming a priest was the realization of lifelong goal. Staying one was another matter. For 10 years he struggled with the authoritarian, man-made laws and pronouncements of an impersonal Church leadership remote from the plight of the people. Kane realized that those power-hungry leaders had only one aim in mind – the preservation of the church above all else. Says Kane, one only had to look at the indifference exhibited by the pope and bishops in handling the recent sexual scandals.

Kane isn’t alone in his dissatisfaction with the Church. In recent years millions of 18- to 29-year-old Catholics – fed up with the sexual abuse scandals and the bias against gays and women – have also rejected Catholicism and left the Church. The problem is so bad, says one study, that if ex-Catholics were counted as their own religious group, they would be the third-largest denomination in the U.S.

On your show Kane will also discuss:

  • 3 things the Church needs to do to become relevant in 2014.
  • What Pope Francis I is saying about the Church’s shortcomings.
  • How the Vatican continues to alienate nuns and Catholics, worldwide.

CREDENTIALS: Tom Kane left the Church after becoming disillusioned with the Vatican’s out-of-date doctrines. Since then he’s been a professor, public relations executive, consultant and newspaper editor. His second book is GOOD CHURCH BAD CHURCH: One Priest’s Indictment Against the Vatican.

AVAILABILITY: PA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Tom Kane, (570) 253-8475 (PA); tkane@ptd.net; www.tomkane.net

80% of People Want to Have Their Own Business

Expert Shows Them How

George Horrigan is an Innovation and Business Planning expert who has shown more than 1,200 business owners how to take their business to the next level in revenue, profits, and personal freedom. Your audience wants to know these secrets!
Horrigan takes business growth opportunities beyond tips on sales and marketing; he brings a wealth of valuable information on how to attract customers, put all the parts of a business together, and have fun while doing it.
His step-by-step approach eliminates the guesswork in creating a successful business when he reveals:

  • What he learned from the failure of his first two businesses that is key to your business’s success.
  • The 5 keys for making your business stand out from the rest.
  • The secrets to emotionally connecting with your customers and growing sales.
  • How to create products/services your customer will love.
  • The 3 secrets to generating referrals and repeat sales.
  • How to identify the North Star for where you want to take your business.
  • The 5 steps to developing a comprehensive game plan for your business.

CREDENTIALS: George Horrigan, founder and CEO of Fountainhead Consulting Group is an Innovation and Business Planning Expert. He holds a B.A. in Accounting and Master’s Degree in Financial Information Systems. Horrigan has started and operated seven businesses. His latest book is CREATING A THRIVING BUSINESS: How to Build an Immensely Profitable Business in 7 Easy Steps and his 4th book, Work Less, Make More and Have Fun in Your Business comes out in late 2014.

AVAILABILITY: GA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: George Horrigan, (770) 642-4220 (GA); George.horrigan@fountainheadconsultinggroup.com