Annual Open Solicitation for Authors

Once a year we host an open solicitation for established & promising authors who are looking for leadership and guidance in an inclusive representation of their work.

For consideration, request a complimentary brief consultation by emailing Marianne Pestana at Marianne@MariannePestana.com

Bare Naked Bravery with Emily Ann Peterson
Friday, August 31st at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

In 2013, Emily Ann Peterson was diagnosed with a degenerative neurological hand tremor, which forever altered her two-decade livelihood as a cellist/cello teacher. Refusing to lose her life’s love of expression, she knew she’d have to be brave. In an act of neurological defiance, she expanded into wider mediums and broke through her creative glass ceiling, opening the door to limitless possibilities through songwriting.  www.emilyannpeterson.com

The Wine Lover's Apprentice with Kathleen Bershad
Friday, August 31st at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Kathleen Bershad has fifteen years of experience in the food and wine industry and has honed the art of matching people with wine. Through her company, Fine Wine Concierge, she advises clients on building wine collections and organizing their cellars. http://finewineconcierge.com 

Resilience with Dr. Steven Southwick
Thursday, August 30th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Dr. Steven Southwick MD,  is the Glenn H. Greenberg Professor of Psychiatry, PTSD and Resilience at Yale University Medical School and Yale Child Study Center, Deputy Director of the Clinical Neuroscience Diversion of the Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD, and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His interests include the psychology and neurobiology of psychological trauma, PTSD, and resilience to stress. He has worked with a wide range of trauma survivors including combat veterans, civilian children and adults with PTSD, and very high functioning stress resilient former prisoners of war and active duty Special Forces soldiers and Navy Seals. https://medicine.yale.edu

Life Falls Apart, But You Don’t Have To with Julie Potiker
Monday, August 27th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Author and mindfulness expert Julie Potiker is an attorney who began her serious study and investigation of mindfulness after graduating from the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program at the University of California, San Diego. She went on to study with Brené Brown (the Living Brave Semester) and become a graduate of Rick Hanson’s Positive Neuroplasticity Training (Professional Course) as well as the Mindful Self-Compassion program created by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. She holds a B.G.S. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from George Washington University.  www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com

Positive Image to Positive Action with Dr. Anita Sanchez
Sunday, August 26th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Dr. Anita Sanchez is a published author, consultant, trainer and executive coach who has worked with tens of thousands of global leaders and teams around the world. She specializes in indigenous wisdom, diversity and inclusion, leadership, culture and promoting positive change in our world. https://anita-sanchez.com

Attracting & Maintaining Perfect Relationship with Vincent Genna
Friday, August 24th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Vincent Genna is a world-renowned psychic medium and healer, respected spiritual teacher, and dynamic, animated speaker who receives and deciphers messages from the other side. Vincent’s readings uncover the heart of whatever is holding you back in life and provide actionable solutions so that you can ‘stop stopping yourself.’ Vincent transcended a youth of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and for the past 29 years he has dedicated all his talents to inspire people to believe in themselves so they can use all their gifts to fulfill their dreams! www.vincentgenna.com

Funny Planet with Ken Jennings
Thursday, August 23rd at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Ken Jennings grew up in Seoul, South Korea, where he became a daily devotee of the quiz show Jeopardy! In 2004, he successfully auditioned for a spot on the show and went on an unprecedented seventy-four game victory streak worth $2.52 million. Jennings’s book Brainiac, about his Jeopardy! adventures, was a critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, as were his follow-up books Maphead and Because I Said So! Jennings is the host of the Omnibus podcast. http://www.ken-jennings.com

A Shadow Away with Joan K. Lacy
Monday, August 20th at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT

Joan K. Lacy is a weaver of words, ancient cultures, mysteries and adventures. Raised in the country outside San Diego, an adventurous spirit encouraged her to take every opportunity to explore all this fascinating world has to offer. Joan now combines her love for archaeology, history, and fantasy fiction with her active imagination to create a world filled with all sorts of magic and adventure. You won’t want to miss Alex Cort and his friends on their many adventures.  http://joanklacy.com

Getting Back To Happy with Marc and Angel Chernoff
Monday, August 20th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Marc and Angel Chernoff are the creators of Marc & Angel Hack Life, which was recognized by Forbes as “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their writing, coaching, and live events, they’ve spent the past decade sharing proven strategies for getting unstuck in order to find lasting happiness and success.  http://www.marcandangel.com

 

Cracking the Boy Code with Dr Adam Cox
Sunday, August 19th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Adam J. Cox, Ph.D, is a clinical psychologist whose work includes thousands of hours interviewing children in schools in US, UK, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. A sought-after therapist and frequent speaker on the psychology of boys, he is author of the acclaimed books On Purpose Before Twenty, Boys of Few Words and No Mind Left Behind. Cox lives in Rhode Island and shares his wisdom at www.DrAdamCox.com

If I Could Tell You Just One Thing with Richard Reed
Friday, August 17th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Richard Reed is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and cofounder of Innocent Drinks, the Innocent Foundation, and Art Everywhere. He lives in the UK. www.innocentfoundation.org  www.innocentdrinks.co.uk

Hype with Dr. Nina Shapiro
Thursday, August 16th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Dr. Nina L. Shapiro is one of America’s leading physicians. With more than two decades of experience in clinical and academic medicine, she’s a trusted expert whom her patients and the media rely on routinely to set the record straight about the latest health fads and misconceptions. Her trademark wisdom, engaging personality, and no-nonsense attitude will be accessible to readers everywhere in a new myth-busting and evidence-driven book to be published by St. Martin’s Press http://drninashapiro.com

The Pain Companion with Sarah Anne Shockley
Monday, August 13th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Sarah Anne Shockley is the author of The Pain Companion. In the Fall of 2007, she contracted Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), which is a collapse of the area between the clavicles and first ribs, and has lived with debilitating nerve pain ever since. She has been a regular columnist for Pain News Network and is a regular contributor to The Mighty, a 1.5 million–member online community for those living with chronic illness and pain.  http://www.ThePainCompanion.com 

Heeling with Chakras with Denise Mange
Sunday, August 12th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

After a decade working at some of the most prestigious advertising agencies in New York City, Denise left the glitz and glamor of Madison Avenue to pursue a true sense of fulfillment and soul’s purpose, which she found working with dogs. Upon certification through traditional dog obedience training programs, she realized there had to be more that could be done to honor the connection between pups and their humans as a Certified Dog Trainer, Pet Intuitive, Pet Numerologist & Founder of Pet Prana.  http://www.petprana.com 

Megalodon the Movie with Dominic Pace
Friday, August 10th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

After his freshman year at Marist College in New York, Dominic Pace dropped out to pursue his acting career. Pace began his studying with members of the Actors Studio Mimi Turque and Susan Batson. He then moved on to William Esper’s two-year program where he studied under Terry Knickerbocker. Pace has been awarded “Best Actor” at the 2004 Palm Beach International Film Festival for his performance in the independent feature, Little Kings. He was a member of The MET Theater Company and the Tim Robbins Company, The Actors’ Gang in Los Angeles. Consistent in booking Guest Stars and Co-Stars on Television, Pace is repped by Christina Scott of CA Talent. . Catch him recurring as Dom on the NBC hit comedy, Superstore starring America Ferrera and Ben Feldman. Pace will also star in the upcoming feature, Megalodon opposite Michael Madsen. Megalodon will come to the SyFy Channel this Summer.  www.theasylum.cc

The Evolving Soul with Dr. Linda Backman
Thursday, August 9th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Dr. Linda Backman, psychologist and regression therapist, has been in private practice for 40 years. Dr. Backman guides individuals in soul regression hypnotherapy to access their past and between lives. In this way, she assists people to more fully recognize who they are as a soul throughout repetitive lifetimes, and during the time we are not incarnate, as well as in discovering their soul intention for this life.  www.RavenHeartCenter.com

Healing Spiritual Wounds with Rev. Carol Howard Merritt
Monday, August 6th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Rev Carol Howard Merritt is an award-winning author, speaker, and minister who speaks and writes on the topic of ministering in a new generation. Merritt is the author of Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation and Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation and writes for Christian Century, The Huffington Post, Duke Divinity’s Faith and Leadership blog. https://www.carolhowardmerritt.org

Timeless Wisdom with Thomas Hübl
Sunday, August 5th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Thomas Hübl is a visionary teacher, innovator, and founder of the pioneering Academy of Inner Science, which promotes the study of the principles of mysticism and human inner development. Originally a student of medicine and science, Thomas took a radical departure into the exploration of mysticism, including a four-year meditation retreat. For the past 15 years Thomas has dedicated himself to the systematic exploration of mysticism, gaining insights into how mystical knowledge can help fill in the gaps in science.  www.thomashuebl.com

Ride For Freedom
Saturday, August 4th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Five young men with no biking experience or formal training are attempting to bike 3,200 miles in 50 days to raise money to fight human trafficking. Tanner Ming, Andre Palare, Anthony Kucich, Garrett Ming and Justin Rodriguez started their Ride for Freedom in Florence, Oregon, and they will arrive in New York City in early August, completing a grueling coast-to-coast journey.

All funds raised will go directly to Agape International Missions (AIM), with the goal of stopping the cycle of exploitation by preventing trafficking and rescuing, restoring and reintegrating survivors. For every thousand dollars raised by Ride for Freedom, AIM is able to send in a physical rescue team to a brothel in order to rescue one woman and place her in an ongoing rehabilitation process.  If you would like to donate visit:  https://www.rideforfreedom.co

The Matrix for Daily Miracles with Ilona Selke
Friday, August 3rd at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Ilona Selke is an international bestselling author, seminar leader, lecturer, musician and CEO/cofounder of Living from Vision. Over 30+ years, Ilona has inspired thousands of people worldwide to discover the power of their consciousness and create a successful life. Her new book “Dream Big: The Universe Is Listening” offers real-life stories of transformation as well as practical tips anyone can use to shapeshift their lives from the inside out. www.IlonaSelke.com

The Gift of Shamanism in Challenging Times with Victoria Johnson
Thursday, August 2nd at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Victoria Johnson is a shaman, teacher and writer.  Victoria’s passion is in assisting her clients and students in reclaiming their original grace and destiny in order to create courageous new stories. Her work draws from ancient traditions of shamanism, myth, and energy medicine, as well as cutting edge science and conscious evolution practices. www.condorjourney.com 

Moments with Marianne radio show now on Spotify!

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Prosecuted But Not Silenced with Maralee McLean
Wednesday, August 1st at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Maralee Mclean is a child advocate, protective parent, domestic violence expert witness, professional speaker, and author.  Maralee has written several articles for the ABA Child Law Journal, Women’s E-New and other publications on the problems of family courts not protecting abused children. Maralee is with Women’s Media Center (WMC), SheSourceExpert, NPEIV (National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence) and is with RAINN speaker bureau, All American Speakers. She presents at conferences, law schools and is a spokesperson for protective mothers.  www.maraleemclean.com

When We Speak of Nothing with Olumide Popoola
Monday, July 30th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Olumide Popoola is a London-based Nigerian German writer and speaker who presents internationally.  Her publications also include critical essays (often on practice-led research and the novel), hybrid pieces and poetry.  Olumide holds a PhD in Creative Writing, a MA in Creative Writing and a BSc in Ayurvedic Medicine. She lectures creative writing. https://www.olumidepopoola.com 

She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah) with Anne Hood
Sunday, July 29th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Ann Hood is the author of the best-selling novels The Book That Matters Most, The Obituary Writer, Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine, The Red Thread, and The Knitting Circle, as well as the memoir Comfort: A Journey Through Grief, which was a New York Times Editor’s Choice and chosen as one of the top ten nonfiction books of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. www.annhood.us 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show 2018 Silver Award Winner

Delighted to announce that the Moments with Marianne Radio show has been selected as a 2018 Silver Award Winner by the Coalition of Visionary Resources.

Visit their website to learn how you can sign up for a free membership and participate with this great group of forward thinking visionaries! https://covr.org

How To Get To Heaven (Without Really Dying) by Robert Kopecky

In Robert Kopecky‘s latest book, How To Get To Heaven (Without Really Dying), which was just released through Llewellyn (March 2018), the reader is given a clear, and easy to understanding account of what it’s like to have a Near Death Experience (NDE) and how we can transform our lives.

It’s often reported by those who have gone through an NDE, that they have a clear awareness of being in on the other side. When they return, many of the experiencers report a deep and profound connection with everything, and a sense of enlightenment that expands within their lives.  Near Death Experiencers also have reported an overwhelming sense of love, both in feeling loved and a deep love for everyone and everything around them. It’s as if they see their life, their purpose and connection to the Divine with new eyes.  But do we all have to go through trauma of a NDE to experience such nirvana?

Having gone through three NDEs himself, Kopecky outlines his experiences and lessons that each encounter has brought.  With these insights, Kopecky shares how to create “Heaven on Earth” without having to go through the trauma of experiencing an NDE.

“Once we begin to recognize the real magic around us and experience a little bit of Heaven for ourselves…  we might take up permanent residency there.” – Robert Kopecky

Kopecky’s book beautifully outlines how to creating paradise in our lives is not only possible, but something we all can strive for. With simple to use techniques and tools, How To Get To Heaven (Without Really Dying) is a must read for anyone looking to obtain the enlightenment experience.

My recommendation for How To Get To Heaven (Without Really Dying), is located on the back cover.  Make sure to pick up your copy today and create the magic you’ve been missing.

 

The Book of Doing and Being with Barnet Bain
Friday, July 27th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Barnet Bain is an award-winning motion picture producer and director, radio broadcaster, educator and creativity expert, and author of “The Book of Doing and Being” (Atria, 2015). Some of Barnet’s film credits include Oscar-winner “What Dreams May Come” (producer), Emmy-Award nominee, Outstanding TV Movie, “Homeless to Harvard” (executive producer), “The Celestine Prophecy” (writer, producer), and “Milton’s Secret,” a family drama based on the book by Eckhart Tolle and Robert S. Friedman starring Donald Sutherland, Michelle Rodriguez and directed by and executive produced by Barnet. www.BarnetBain.com

The Parents’ Guide To Climate Revolution with Mary DeMocker
Thursday, July 26th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Mary has reveled in an artistic life, performing harp, dressing sets for NYC film productions, and now using the arts to mobilize for climate justice. A National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient, Mary may be the first harpist to perform in both The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, where she worked with composer John Cage, and the subway stop under Bloomingdales.  http://www.marydemocker.com