Moments with Marianne
In a single moment your life can change! “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from authors, business and industry leaders, celebrities, brands and visionaries. A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise. Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever. https://www.mariannepestana.com
Phoenixa The Nest with J.J. Cheng copy
What if a child’s quest to uncover her family’s legacy could reveal timeless truths about identity, freedom, and the search for peace? Tune in for an inspiring discussion J.J. Cheng (aka Phoenixa Cheng 程一若) on her Nautilus Award Winning book Phoenixa: The Nest: A Mystical Quest for the Cheng Legacy.
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J.J. Cheng (aka Phoenixa Cheng 程一若) is an award-winning Chinese American author, filmmaker, Cheng family historian, founder of East-West...
The Heart of a Leader with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey
Can leadership, purpose, and mentorship help a generation overcome anxiety, uncertainty, and disconnection? Tune in for an inspiring discussion for Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey on his new children’s book The Heart of a Leader.
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Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is a board-certified Emergency Physician, U.S. Air Force Reserve officer, award-winning author, and leadership advocate dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders. As the author of The Heart of a Lea...
A Brush With Wolves with Tracy Ane Brooks
What can wolves teach us about creativity, connection, and the wild spirit within ourselves? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tracy Ane Brooks on her Nautilus award winning-book A Brush With Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf.
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Tracy Ane Brooks is an award-winning author, artist, educator, and co-founder of Mission: Wolf, a renowned wolf sanctuary and nature center in Colorado. Since 1989, she has worked closely with wolves, h...
Look Mom, I Can Fly with Luna Jaffe
How do you survive the unimaginable loss of an only child and find a reason to keep going? Tune in for an soul-touching discussion with Luna Jaffe on her new book Look Mom, I Can Fly: Notes from the Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child.
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Luna Jaffe is an award-winning author, speaker, artist, and Certified Financial Planner™ whose work explores the intersections of money, meaning, creativity, and grief. Her first book, Wi...
Breaking the Chains of Betrayal with A.J. Beaber
What if the betrayal that nearly broke you could become the very thing that helps you discover your greatest strength? Tune in for A.J. Beaber as she shares on Breaking the Chains of Betrayal.
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AJ Beaber is a visionary author, keynote speaker, and creator of the Betrayal to Brilliance™ framework. With more than 20 years of experience as a certified Alternative Dispute Mediator, she helps women, restore tr ust, and transform relational pa...
Toxic Truths with Sarah Vogel & Phillip Williams
What protections do Americans have from toxic chemicals found in everyday products, workplaces, and the environment, and could those protections be changing? Tune in for Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities at the Environmental Defense Fund, and Phillip Williams, Tribal Council Member and Army veteran, as we discuss the Toxic Substances Control Act and why this issue matters to communities across America.
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Sarah Vogel is the Se...
Coming Home to Embodied Awakening with Master Mingtong Gu
What if the key to healing, resilience, and fulfillment in the age of AI isn't more technology, but reconnecting with your body’s inner wisdom? Tune in for a soul-inspiring discussion with Master Mingtong Gu on his new book Coming Home to Embodied Awakening: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in an Age of AI.
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Master Mingtong Gu is the Founder & Visionary of The Chi Center & Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wis...
Master Your Storm with Dr. Debra Atkisson
What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and the life you want isn't the storm around you, but the fear, stress, and self-doubt within? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Debra Atkisson on her new book Master Your Storm: Insights from a Psychiatrist and Coach.
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Debra Atkisson, M.D., PCC, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, executive coach, and leadership speaker who brings more than 35 years of...
How I Found Love with James D. Paulk, Jr
Can a chance encounter change the course of an entire lifetime? Tune in for James D. Paulk, Jr, as he shares stories from his new book How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships.
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Born and raised in the small town of Brunswick, Georgia, James D. Paulk, Jr., graduated from Glynn Academy, attended the military school, North Georgia College, located in the mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia, and graduated in the Class of...
Changing the Menopause Conversation with Jacqueline “Jack” Perez
Why is women's hormone health finally becoming a national conversation, and what does every woman need to know? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jacqueline “Jack” Perez founder and CEO of KuelLife. Joins us as we discuss why the conversation around aging is changing, what women over 50 need to know about menopause care today, and how midlife women are redefining what it means to thrive.
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Jacqueline “Jack” Pe...
Akasha Sahu Sacred Oil with Jenny Garufi and Jim Kupczyk
What if an ancient Egyptian oil could help unlock your intuition and reconnect you with your soul’s purpose? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jenny Garufi and Jim Kupczyk on the new Sahu Oil Akasha and the Akashic Records.
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Jenny Garufi is an international bestselling author and spiritual teacher with over 20 years of experience helping people access divine guidance, heal ancestral wounds, and remember their soul's purpo...
Telepathic Non-Verbal Communication with Ditte Young
What if non-verbal individuals are communicating far more than most people realize? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation with Ditte Young as we explore telepathic communications with non-verbal individuals.
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Ditte Young is an internationally renowned telepath, licensed therapist, animal communicator, clairvoyant, intuitive coach, and bestselling author who has dedicated her life to expanding human understanding of consciousness, connection, and communication, both seen and unseen. Featured on The Telepathy Tapes, Netflix, T...
Kam and Santa’s Global Adventure with Sheila A. Morrow
Could one magical journey change how children see the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sheila A. Morrow on her new children’s book Kam and Santa’s Global Adventure: A Magical Christmas Across the World!
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Sheila A. Morrow is an award-winning, international bestselling children’s author, U.S. Army veteran, SIU business graduate, and former Hollywood children’s talent agent whose career spa...
A Pair of Aces with Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
What happens when a fearless prosecutor and a notorious madam join forces to take down the most dangerous mob boss in 1930s New York? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray on their new novel A Pair of Aces.
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Marie Benedict is a graduate of Boston College and the Boston University School of Law. She is a New York Times and U...
Lead with Your Light with Nancy OKeefe
What if leadership isn’t something you earn, but something you were born with, waiting to be fully expressed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nancy OKeefe on her new book Lead with Your Light: Individual Empowerment, Influence, and Impact with Human Design.
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Nancy OKeefe is a Certified Human Design Business and Leadership Coach, who guides women entrepreneurs in impactful service businesses to make a bigger difference by l...
Leadership- The Paradox of Surrender with Hilda Koch
Could surrender, self-awareness, and vulnerability be the missing keys to stronger leadership? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Hilda Koch, PA-C, on her new book Leadership: The Paradox of Surrender.
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Hilda Koch, PA-C brings a thoughtful and introspective approach to leadership, blending real-world experiences with research-backed insights. Her work focuses on self-awareness, values, and authentic leadership—helping readers move beyond surface-level strategies and lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. ht...
The Return of Lost Knowledge with Jack Bialik
Could ancient civilizations have been more advance than we realize? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion with Jack Bialik we discuss his new book Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge.
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Jack R. Bialik's life and career have spanned the globe and the technological spectrum. His worldview was shaped by living in many states at an early age and traveling the world, giving him a un...
Letters to a Young Seeker with Neale Donald Walsch
What wisdom could transform your life if you discovered it early on? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with New York Times Bestselling author Neale Donald Walsch on his new book Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder.
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Neale Donald Walsch is the author of over 40 books on contemporary spirituality including his latest book Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an E...
New God New World with Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby
What if the future of humanity depends on creating a completely new understanding of God? Tune in for an empowering discussion with Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby on his new book New God New World: Visions Of The Divine That Will Reshape Our World.
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Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby is a British-trained holistic physician, ordained minister, and bestselling author with over 50 years of clinical experience. bInternationally recognized as a...
Climate Wayfinding with Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson
What if the climate crisis was also humanity’s greatest wake-up call? Tune in for an empowering discussion with Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson on her new book Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home.
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Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson is a human on Earth. As a writer, teacher, and creator, she has inspired hundreds of thousands of climate journeys through transformational projects that shift our cultural narratives about wh...
Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s with Lisa Skinner, CPD, CDT, CPD
What if the truth about Alzheimer’s could change how we care, connect, and prepare for the future? Tune in for an empowering discussion with Lisa Skinner, CDP, CDT, CPD, on her new book Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces.
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Lisa Skinner, CPD, CDT, CPD, is a behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her 20-year career as a communi...
Miracle of the Roses with Angela Costa Simones
What if one young queen’s compassion could stop wars, feed the hungry, and inspire generations across the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Angela Costa Simoes on her new children’s book Miracle of the Roses / O Milagre das Rosas.
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Angela Costa Simoes is a bilingual author dedicated to celebrating Portuguese language and culture through books that connect generations. Writing in both Portuguese and E...
Creating Serendipity with Julie Austin
What if luck isn’t something you wait for, but something you can learn to create? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Julie Austin on her new book Creating Serendipity: Think Like an Inventor to Generate Good Luck.
Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com
Julie Austin is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, and innovation keynote speaker. She’s an internationally known thought leader on the topic of innovation, and CEO of the c...
WAIT, Where Am I in This? with Dr. Lee Long
Ready to unlock the hidden strength in your toughest moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with renowned therapist Dr. Lee Long as he shares how to rise above pain, rediscover purpose, and reclaim your inner strength through his new book, WAIT, Where Am I in This?
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Dr. Lee Long, EdD, LPC-S, is an internationally respected therapist and clinical leader with nearly 30 years of experience helping people heal f...
Alchemy - Its As Easy As E-R-D with Frank Mesa
What if the pain you’ve survived could become the very thing that transforms your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Frank Mesa on his new book Alchemy - It's As Easy As E-R-D: A Decision-Making Framework for Turning Pain into Power.
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Frank Mesa is an executive leader, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience navigating high-pressure environments and complex human dynamics. He is...
Time Pencils with Lola Katherine Giusti
What happens when family stories become a powerful testament to courage, sacrifice, and survival during one of history’s darkest moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lola Katherine Giusti on her new book Time Pencils.
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Lola Katherine Giusti is a writer and educator whose debut work, Time Pencils, emerged from a profound connection to her family's history and the untold stories of wartime Crete. Draw...
Unrefined - Find Your Purpose with Artem Gonchakov
What happens when success no longer feels meaningful? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Artem Gonchakov on his new book Unrefined: Find Your Purpose.
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Artem Gonchakov is an entrepreneur, leader, and lifelong student of human potential. He writes about purpose, personal maturity, resilience, and the internal work required to build a meaningful life. Best known for his leadership in technology and AI, Artem h...
Loosestrife for Porcupines with Diana Gordon
Are we still capable of slowing down, paying attention, and finding meaning in a world that never stops? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Diana Gordon on her new book Loosestrife for Porcupines.
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Diana Gordon is the prize winning author of Nightly, at the Institute of the Possible, a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Loosestrife for Porcupines, 2026 finalist for the Blue Light Prize. He...
The Quantum Blueprint with Samantha Baltadonis
What if alignment, not effort, is the key to unlocking your next level? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with on Samantha Baltadonis her new book The Quantum Blueprint: Align Your Energy. Unlock Your Power. Lead With Purpose.
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Samantha Baltadonis is an Organization Development practitioner, transformation coach, and systems strategist who bridges personal transformation with leadership and organizational excellence. Her signature system, Quantum Strategy, empowers human-centered le...
Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls with Chantal McKinney
Can a shattered faith become the beginning of a more authentic spiritual awakening? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Chantal Morales McKinney on her new book Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls: A Catalyst for Your Spiritual Growth.
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Chantal McKinney is a mystic Christian and visionary, a faith-based entrepreneur, nationwide speaker, coach, and consultant for a wide diversity of church leaders, faith communities, and non-profits. She was the founding pastor f...
Born Sick in the USA with Stephen Bezruchka AM, MD, MPH
Why are Americans getting sicker despite having the most advanced healthcare system in the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Stephen Bezruchka on his new book Born Sick in the USA: Improving the Health of a Nation.
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Stephen Bezruchka AM, MD, MPH, has worked in health and healthcare for over 50 years. A graduate of Stanford Medical School, with a public health degree from J...
Life Storms Finding Your Clear Sky with Tracy Doyle
Are your thoughts holding you back, and what would change if you could finally break free? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Tracy Doyle on her new book Life Storms Finding Your Clear Sky: Practices to Overcome Negative Thinking, Build Connection, & Find Fulfillment.
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Tracy Doyle is a resilience coach, award-winning author of Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky, and creator of the Aurora Method. Her journey from a...
Amazons US Economic Impact Report with Holly Sullivan
What does Amazon’s $340 billion investment really mean for jobs, local communities, and the future of AI across America? Tune in for Holly Sullivan Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon on the findings of Amazon’s 2025 U.S. Economic Impact Report.
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Holly Sullivan is the Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon, where she drives large-scale growth strategies that fuel job creation and innovation across the glo...
7 Ways to Emboy My Cowboy Wisdom with Robert Wilson
What if the life you’ve been living isn’t who you truly are, and something deeper has been waiting to be remembered? Tune in TODAY for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore 7 Ways to Embody My Cowboy Wisdom and Release Past Energies.
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Robert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequen...
From Collective Pain to Awareness with Liz Moyer Benferhat
Are we carrying the pain of the world, and if so, how can awareness help us heal it? Tune in for Liz Moyer Benferhat on her new book When the World Hurts: Why the World’s Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It.
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Empath by nature and change-maker by trade, Liz Moyer Benferhat has worked in the sustainable development field for nearly twenty years, she knows how much heart goes...
This Messy, Gorgeous Love with Devon & Nico Hase
What if the key to lasting love isn’t perfection, but learning how to navigate the challenges together? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nico & Devon Hase on their new book This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership.
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nico + devon hase are married Buddhist teachers helping couples face— and blossom in— the truth about long- term romance. nico lived in a monastery for six yea...
Kindness Stones with Lisa Winston
What if one small act of kindness could change someone’s entire day, or even their life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Winston on Kindness Stones.
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Lisa Winston is an intuitive abstract and mixed‑media artist, five‑time #1 international bestselling author, professional vocalist of more than 40 years, and devoted mom whose creative life is guided by intuition, energy, and heart. Her artistic journey has evolved from wat...
Saving Horses & Donkeys from the Kill Pens with Tahlia Fischer
Did you know that thousands of horses and donkeys face the kill pen every single day across the U.S.? What would a second chance for them look like? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion with Tahlia Fischer, co-founder at All Seated in a Barn rescue.
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Tahlia Fischer is the co-founder of All Seated in a Barn, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing horses and donkeys from ki...
Eggland’s Best Mother’s Day Brunch with Chef Pati Jinich
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year - and families are making it more meaningful with connection and quality time. This year, Mexican Chef Pati Jinich and Eggland’s Best are inspiring families to create a vibrant, memory-making brunch at home - bringing everyone together through food, culture, and tradition.
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Pati Jinich is a Mexican chef, NY...
The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps with Linda Drattell
When the lines between the ordinary and the magical blur, what does it really mean to belong? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Linda Drattell on her new novel The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps.
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Linda Drattell is an award-winning poet and writer who splits her time between Boulder, Colorado and Barcelona. Her poems have been published in online magazines and in print with var...
