Kamala Harris steps into the role of vice president as the first woman to hold the position. She’s also the first woman of color, as the child of a Black father and an Indian mother. Canadian media veteran Raj Grin, whose parents are also Indian, can address the often hidden prejudice against Brown people and discuss how Harris will inspire many young girls, especially those of color. Raj can also talk about the massive changes that have taken place this year in the U.S. from Black Lives Matter, to cancel culture and the new reality that in 2020 a Black, Southern and Asian woman is a heartbeat away from the presidency. She’ll also share how despite its horrors, 2020 has encouraged a community-centric global culture that is here to stay. Raj is a well-known media personality in Canada and a serial media entrepreneur who has worked in many communication-intensive industries with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. Contact her at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com
Category: Women’s Issues
Why Women Should Submit and Obey Their Husbands
Although it might seem counterintuitive and downright sexist in this modern age, Pastor Eric Hawthorne believes that women should be deferential to their spouses to divorce-proof their marriages. “Even if the wife makes more money than her husband, it’s important to look up to the man to be the leader of the family,” he says. Eric Hawthorne is the second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas, and the author of the upcoming book “Are You Ready For Marriage?” Contact Eric Hawthorne at (214) 225-0769, EHawthorne@rtirguests.com
How to Reinvent Your Life after COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in life-altering changes for many. Following a midlife divorce, ending her career as a veterinarian due to health issues and saving her family farm from financial ruin, Sandra Matheson has had to reinvent herself repeatedly. She can share how to survive this latest crisis. “Many people have been pushed to the limits of their social and financial comfort,” she says. “But discomfort has an upside. It helps us to make different choices, examine what is important to us, become more resilient and to grow.” Sandra is the author of the upcoming book “Thrive After 40 − How to Seize the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact Sandra at (360) 325-4221; smatheson@rtirguests.com
Like the Stork Personified – ‘What I Learned from 6,000 Deliveries!’
If they are lucky, most people experience the birth of a couple of children. But Alan Lindemann, M.D., has experienced 6,000 births and has the stories to tell about them. He’s seen just about everything possible when it comes to childbirth including the birth of quadruplets. Dr. Lindemann is sure to be a favorite guest for anyone interested in pregnancy and childbirth, including expectant parents and the just-plain curious. He is a former clinical instructor and associate clinical professor at the University of North Dakota’s medical school. Among the topics he can address are: is there a COVID baby boom? Or, conversely, have couples been more birth-control minded as hospitals become COVID hotspots? Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (701) 399-9556; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
Unequal Impact: 5 Economic Trends That Affect Women More
As a group, American women are having to bear the brunt and the hits keep on coming. Already behind before the pandemic and more likely to be economic victims of its fallout, women also face an unequal impact from the five biggest economic trends that are affecting Americans’ futures, according to Certified Financial Planner Lorri Craig. Lorri can detail the significant economic impacts of COVID-19, lower interest rates, climate change, the U.S.’s declining global power, and baby boomer’s inability to retire and why women are more affected than men. Lorri has a master’s degree in finance and is a subject matter expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. She offers an Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment platform on her website for socially conscious investors who want to make a positive impact. Contact Lorri at (484) 453-1742; LCraig@rtirguests.com
Are Women the Worst Bosses?
Women talk about the challenges they face in a patriarchal society but in reality, women are each other’s own worst enemies, often holding each other back and sabotaging one another’s careers. Many, if not most, career women would agree that the bosses that gave them the most grief in their careers were female. For National Boss’s Day on Friday, look at why this is the case. Career coach, author and former Wall Street executive Tamara Lashchyk discusses these issues and gives real-life examples of women who vindictively tried to sabotage the career of other women, including her own boss, who fired her just two days before she retired. She can answer such questions as do female bosses treat their male subordinates better than their female reports? Is this a generational issue and are millennials better at supporting other women than baby boomers? What can women do to help each other? Tamara has been interviewed by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post. Contact Tamara Lashchyk at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
What Happens to Frozen Embryos when Couples Split?
Recent news stories have explored the issue of frozen embryos caught in the crossfire of couples who have uncoupled. Fertilized during happier times, these embryos may remain in limbo forever and rack up storage fees if the couples cannot agree on their future. Or, as Nate Birt advises, the couple can agree to let the frozen embryo be adopted by someone else, a possibility they may not have considered. Learn more when you interview Nate, whose daughter began life as another couple’s frozen embryo. Nate is the author of “Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-Step Guide to Embryo Adoption.” Ask him: What are some of the controversies that surround frozen embryos? Are fertilized embryos people or property? How costly is it to adopt such an embryo? Contact Nate Birt at (417) 221-9045; Nbirt@rtirguests.com
Interview the Host of PBS’ ‘Simply Delicious Living’
As the host of PBS-TV’s “Simply Delicious Living,” Maryann Ridini Spencer inspires her viewers to live their bliss and best life every day. Invite her to share her top mood-boosting solutions, simple strategies to get happier and healthier, and how to find balance in your life both personally and professionally. She can also share her top five tips for simply delicious living and how gratefulness can lead to happiness. She is a TV/film producer, screenwriter, and the author of the award-winning Kate Grace Mystery books, “Lady in the Window” and “The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on “Hallmark Hall of Fame” (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime and many other outlets. Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com
Surviving Childbirth — Don’t Be a Maternal Mortality Statistic
It’s the 21st century. That means women can breeze through childbirth and be healthy to raise their children, right? Sadly, maternal deaths have been increasing despite advanced obstetrical care. Find out why, and what expectant parents and medical personnel should know, when you interview Alan Lindemann, M.D. He has delivered well over 6,000 babies (including many multiple births, even quads) during his decades-long career, without losing a mom. Dr. Lindemann will discuss the trouble with “maternity deserts” where women live hours away from where they’ll deliver, plus illnesses affecting healthy birthing, how the pandemic is affecting new mothers, and more. He’s a former clinical instructor and associate clinical professor at the University of North Dakota’s medical school who is introducing an online course to saving moms and babies. Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (701) 543-6182; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
How to Make Your Own Happy … During Pandemic Times
It’s hard to remember a time when life was as hard as it is now for so many people. And being happy may seem to be taking a backseat to keeping your head above water. But happiness and mental health coach Elana Davidson says you can start your journey to happiness now even if you have tried hard and failed at it before. That pretty much describes Elana’s own journey despite decades of exploration and study in the fields of consciousness, psychology, personal development and kinesiology. For anyone who has wondered why other people are happier than they are or what is wrong with them, Elana can be the perfect balm. She’s the author of the book, “Finding Your Own Happy: The Soul-Searchers Guide to Peace and Happiness in Everyday Life,” published by Morgan James, which she is making available to your audience for free. ContactElana at (413) 225-4758; elanadavidson@rtirguests.com