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 Giusti on her new book Time Pencils. 

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. Drawing inspiration from the vivid narratives shared by her grandmother, Katina Kostakis Giannakakis, Lola brings to life the tales of courage and resilience from the village of Thrapsano Pediados during the tumultuous years of World War II. Her writing is deeply rooted in preserving historical memory and honoring the extraordinary sacrifices of ordinary people. Through meticulous research that included extensive interviews with family members, aunts, and cousins, as well as consultation with historians and experts on the Battle of Crete, Lola has crafted a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of the Cretan Resistance. Her work illuminates the bravery and humanity that flourished even in the darkest of times. https://www.timepencils.com 

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.

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 the author of Alchemy – It’s As Easy As E-R-D, a personal development framework focused on helping individuals recognize behavioral patterns, reclaim clarity, and make more intentional decisions in their lives.  He was also Runner Up on Season 1 of the Emmy award winning show, The Amazing Race, where years later he discovered that he was playing a game within a game that he didn’t know he was playing.   https://e-r-d.com

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. 

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 leadership and business practices. With more than a decade of experience leading transformational change in one of the top Fortune 500 companies, Samantha specializes in blending energy, strategy, and execution to create regenerative change. Her work contributes to the next evolution of leadership, blending systems thinking, energetics, and strategy to redefine how influence is understood and applied in a dynamic world. https://www.sbaltadonis.com

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.

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 for Christ’s Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo in Winston-Salem, NC. She later founded Root Thrive Soar, a parachurch organization that trains, equips,and empowers churches, faith communities, and circles around the country. Its work centers on engaging compassionate action within local communities in the spirit of Christ’s love. She was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church and now continually strives to be God’s priest, with a particular heart for the millions of people who have been in exile and on the margins of church. She is honored to form circles of support for women who have been harmed in the church. As the founder of Contemporary Mystics Publishing, she seeks to publish books rooted in Divine Love that expand our faith and spirituality beyond the confines of patriarchy. chantalmckinney.com  rootthrivesoar.com

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.

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 childhood shaped by trauma and instability to award-winning entrepreneur who built and led a multimillion-dollar company to resilience coach is proof that what was shaped can be reshaped. A former CEO turned emotional wellness advocate, Tracy helps women break the unconscious patterns keeping them stuck in relationship conflicts and emotional burnout — and move from emotional reactivity to clarity, calm, and confidence. The first in her family to graduate from college with a degree in psychology and counseling, she built a successful career before reaching her own breaking point — one that became the catalyst for her transformation and greatest purpose. https://www.tracydoyle.life 

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.

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 Johns Hopkins University, his career began by helping set up a community health project in a Himalayan valley a week’s walk from the road in Nepal. He later set up a remote district hospital there as a teaching hospital for Nepali doctors, whom he supervised. He spent over 30 years practicing as an emergency physician in the United States. He studied pure mathematics at Harvard, attaining a master’s degree, before pursuing medicine. This instilled a desire to understand the production of health in populations. He joined the faculty of the School of Public Health at the University of Washington in 1994 and taught courses looking at the country as the “patient.”  http://stephenbezruchka.com 

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. 

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 globe. She played a central role in Amazon’s high-profile HQ2 search, ultimately leading the development of the company’s second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia—bringing thousands of jobs to the region. Her impact continued with the launch of Amazon’s 5,000-employee Nashville hub and the expansion of 18 North American Tech Hubs, generating over 50,000 corporate and tech roles. https://www.aboutamazon.com/impact 

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 for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore 7 Ways to Embody My Cowboy Wisdom and Release Past Energies. 

Robert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequency that speaks to the human spirit. His words? They aren’t spun from the silk of opulent boardrooms or echoing from the marbled halls of the elite. They are forged in the heart of life’s furnace, hammered with experience, and cooled in the soothing streams of empathy. They are real, raw, and resoundingly human. Cowboy Wisdom Hypnoacuity is hypnotherapy without the drama. Cowboy Wisdom is Pure Liberation that shows you the way to stop healing the past and quickly liberate your now by liberating you from you and your viewpoints, opinions, beliefs, and ancestor survival mode mini movies of yesteryears sneers. https://mycowboywisdom.com

What happens when success no longer feels meaningful? Tune in for Artem Gonchakov on his new book Unrefined: Find Your Purpose.

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 has spent years building companies, navigating uncertainty, and making high-stakes decisions. But Unrefined was born from something more personal — a deep search for clarity, identity, and direction beyond external success. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, business experience, and lived hardship, Artem challenges readers to confront comfort, ego, and distraction — and to build strength from within. He writes for those who feel they are capable of more but refuse to live a refined, filtered version of life.  https://www.artyfinch.com 

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. 

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. Her past includes working as a classical pianist, teaching, and performing chamber music; as a political activist, and as an equestrian, schooling dressage mounts with Olympic team members. After a major course correction, Diana dedicated herself to becoming a writer. 10,000 hours later, she’s now a novelist, poet, and creative non-fiction writer. As an editor at Hedgerow Books, Diana midwifed the publication of ten poetry collections, several of which were honored as finalists for national awards. Short works have been published widely, in journals such as The Cincinnati Review, Poetry Daily, and Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet—a zine by Small Beer Press. Awards include, but are not limited to, a Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowship in fiction and Glimmer Train’s First Prize for her short story, “The Work of Hunters is Another Thing.”  www.dmgordon.com

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.

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 years before earning a PhD in counseling psychology and becoming a full-­time Insight Meditation teacher. devon has practiced intensively in the Insight and Vajrayana traditions of meditation and teaches at Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and more. https://www.devonandnicohase.com 

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.

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 into caring about our world. This is why she launched We Heal For All in 2018—to support fellow helpers, healers, and change makers with the many normal feelings that come with being alive and attuned to the changes in our world. Through healing Circles, writing, meditations, and trainings, she offers collective healing as a way to make sense of the world’s pain and as a set of practices for what to do about it. She lives in the Bronx, NY, with her husband, daughter, and cat, and holds a Master of Public Administration in Development Practice from Columbia University. https://www.wehealforall.com

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. 

Pati Jinich is a Mexican chef, NYT bestselling author and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV host of Pati’s Mexican Table, Panamericana and La Frontera, which is also the title of her forthcoming book. Known for her ability to bring traditional Latin American flavors to modern kitchens, Pati shares her love of Mexican cuisine with home cooks everywhere, making every meal an opportunity to celebrate culture, family, and flavor. https://www.egglandsbest.com 

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. 

Tahlia Fischer is the co-founder of All Seated in a Barn, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing horses and donkeys from kill pens, offering them rehabilitation, and rehoming them into safe, loving environments. Through her work, Tahlia has helped save at-risk and endangered animals, including donkeys and even zebras, giving them a second chance at life. https://allseatedinabarn.com

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. 

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 various anthologies and literary magazines. Learning to turn adversity into creative power, her two poetry collections published by Finishing Line Press, Remember This Day  (winner of the Bronze award from the 2023 Reader Views Choice Awards) and The Lighter Side of Horse Manure, showcase her wit and resilience, offering readers an uplifting and refreshingly honest take on life’s challenges. She writes of aging gracefully and with dignity and maintaining one’s sense of humor; her aging horse and goats are the muses for many of her poems. Caught in the middle of a terror attack along with her husband in 2016 in Nice, France, writing played an important role in helping her process that event’s impact on her life. Writing also helped her deal with the trauma of becoming deaf in her thirties; she relearned how to navigate social, professional, and family relationships, and chronicled this process in newsletters and magazine articles.  https://lindadrattell.com

When everything feels like too much, what actually helps you make it through one more day? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Niyc Pidgeon as we explore her new book One More Day: Find Strength and Resilience through Your Darkest Times with Life-Saving Tools from Positive Psychology.

Niyc Pidgeon is an award winning Positive Psychologist, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Business Mentor, and author of books Now Is Your Chance and One More Day. She is Founder of The Positive Psychology Coach Academy CertificationⓇ Program, is known as the leader in Integrating Positive Psychology for Business and is on a mission to help a billion people become happier & healthier with Positive Psychology.  http://www.niycpidgeon.com 

What if the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding hold the key to your greatest growth? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Kelly Ann Street on her new book Embrace the Dark: Heal & Find Balance in Life’s Deepest Shadows

Kelly Ann Street is a licensed therapist, author, and speaker whose work focuses on trauma, grief, and major life transitions. She integrates depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (parts work), psychedelic-informed perspectives, and intuitive practices to help people navigate dark nights of the soul and reconnect to their bodies, minds, and spirits with clarity and self-trust. She is the author of Embrace the Dark and host of the Embrace the Dark & the Light podcast. https://embracethedarkandthelight.com 

What if one simple hug—just 20 seconds of connection—could change everything in a child’s life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Katherynne Martin on her new children’s book The Twenty Second Love Hug. 

Katherynne Martin is a passionate children’s author with a big heart and an even bigger hug. As a wife, mother, and first-time grandmother, she has embraced the storytelling journey from a young age. After devoting years to raising her family, she finally made her dream of becoming a published best selling author a reality with her debut picture book, The Twenty Second Love Hug. Katherynne’s writing reflects her belief in the power of love and connection, inspired by her family’s unwavering support.  https://katherynnemartin.com

How did one woman’s voice shape the fate of a nation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Debra Yates on her new book Woman Of Many Names. 

Debra Yates hails from Ohio but now resides in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Although she began her writing later in life, she did so with great passion. Being of Cherokee descent and having had stories passed down from generation to generation, Debra found herself drawn to family history, to the point of enlisting a genealogist to verify her conclusions. Traveling to relevant destinations along the East Coast and in the Midwest, she brought her findings back to the peace, calm, and tranquility that she feels God has provided to her in the Sunshine State. With the release of Woman of Many Names, she now puts her sights on a followup to document the next stage of her seventh-greatgrandmother’s historic life. https://www.facebook.com/WomanOfManyNames

What if the patterns in your life didn’t begin here, but in a past life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michelle Brock on her new book Who Do You Think You Are?: An Interactive Journey Through Your Past Lives and into Your Best Future. 

Michelle Brock is a New York City–based spiritual development life coach who specializes in past-life regression. Her work has been featured on Inside Amy Schumer, and her clients include celebrities, CEOs, writers, artists, and academics. She has been featured in publication including Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, Bustle, Elephant Journal, and YourTango. https://michelle-brock.com

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. 

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 watercolor into vibrant acrylic abstracts and magical fluid art inspired by nature and spirit. Today, that same intuitive process flows into her Kindness Stones—hand‑painted rocks, stones, and clocks inspired by the beauty and energy of Santorini, Greece. Each piece is created in a state of trust and creative surrender, allowing the colors, shapes, and symbols to emerge naturally, always finding their way to the exact person who was meant to receive them. https://kindnessstones.com   https://art.lisaawinston.com https://zerolimitsmovie.com 

Financial stress is hitting more than just wallets—it’s impacting the workplace. New data shows 60% of Americans feel financial anxiety, and 40% have even missed work because of it—affecting productivity and performance. Tune in for Geoff Howard, CEO of Money Confidence Project. https://moneyconfidenceproject.org

What if the future isn’t happening to you but through you, and it’s full of more possibility than you could even imagine? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Steven Kotler on his new book We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance.

Steven Kotler is an American journalist, award-winning NYT best-selling author, and entrepreneur, recognized globally for his work in human performance, neuroscience, and the science of flow states. He holds a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Beyond writing, Kotler is the founder and executive director of Flow Research Collective — a leading organization researching peak performance, creativity, and human potential. His journalistic work has appeared in major publications like Wired, The New York Times Magazine, TIME, and others. https://www.stevenkotler.com

What if the key to overcoming doubt is recognizing that you’ve been whole all along? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Lodro Rinzler as we explore his new book You Are Good, You Are Enough: Free Yourself from the Trap of Doubt and Return to Basic Goodness.

Lodro Rinzler is a Buddhist teacher and the author of several books, including the international bestseller The Buddha Walks into a Bar. He is also the cofounder of MNDFL meditation studios in New York City. A media- savvy teacher with a robust following across social media and his popular Substack, The Laundry, Lodro speaks directly to a generation grappling with disconnection. His work offers a powerful, optimistic message that recognizing our own goodness is the key to healing the wounds of isolation and fear, proving that even in chaotic times, we are already whole.  https://www.lodrorinzler.com

Imagine if letting go of what holds you back was as empowering as lighting a match? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Lori Dyan as we explore her book Burn Your Sh*t: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals.

Lori Dyan is a tarot expert, two-time national bestselling author, and sought-after speaker with more than 35 years of experience working with tarot as a practical tool for insight and transformation. Known for her grounded, modern approach, Lori helps people move from uncertainty to clarity — not by predicting the future, but by teaching them how to trust themselves.  A member of Peguis First Nation, Lori’s work blends ancient symbolism with real-world application, making tarot accessible, intelligent, and deeply empowering. https://www.tarotlori.com

Can pretending to be enemies protect your reputation—or reveal everything you’ve been trying to hide? Tune in for a discussion with India Holton on her new novel The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire.

India Holton USA Today, Indie, and international bestseller India Holton is a New Zealand author. She lives in a cottage in a small country town, where she spends far too much time in her garden. There isn’t a rose bush she can resist buying, a cat she will fail to greet when passing it, or an em dash she will forgo in favour of any other punctuation mark. All her books have been bestsellers, and The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels was a New York Times Notable Book of 2021. They have been translated into several languages. India’s writing is fuelled by tea and thunderstorms. https://www.indiaholton.com 

What if one of history’s most famous billionaires pulled off the greatest disappearance of the 20th century? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Major General (ret.) Mark Musick on his book Boxes: The Secret Life of Howard Hughes.

Mark Musick retired from the military in 2008 at the rank of Major General.  In 2002 Mark met Eva McLelland who told him a secret which she had not divulged to anyone, however since her husband of 31 years had just died it was time to tell someone. Her story consisted of the ingredients of fabulous wealth, a reclusive man unable to escape his famous life, assistance from the CIA providing an alternate identity, and a loving wife who knew how to keep a secret. The first book “Boxes, The Secret Life of Howard Hughes” was released in 2010.  During the next six years additional information continued to come forward to confirm Eva’s wild story.   The second edition was published in 2016. Let’s hear about the details of how Howard Hughes pulled the wool over the eyes of the public and lived his last 25 years with the woman he loved finally dying in Nov. 2001.  

What hidden truths about compassion and bravery might these ancient Tibetan tales reveal for our lives today? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Laura Burges on her new children’s book Wisdom Stories of Tibet: Tales of Magic, Adventure, and Bravery. 

Laura Burges (Ryuko Eitai) is a Soto Zen teacher who received monastic training at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. She teaches at San Francisco Zen Center and other practice centers in Northern California. Her book Buddhist Stories for Kids won Gold in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Her children’s books have been translated into several languages. 

In a world seeking hope and change, could a new perspective transform us all? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Dick Larson on Reappearance of the Christ and the Masters of Wisdom. 

Dick Larson is a counselor with a background in education who addresses the issues of meditation and practical spirituality. He has been a guest on radio talk shows nationwide, co-hosted a radio program, and produced and hosted a series of public access television shows that air around the nation. Dick gives public lectures on the Ageless Wisdom Teachings and their relationship to what is happening in the world today. His message is one of great hope for our future. Creme’s first book is Reappearance of the Christ and the Masters of Wisdom (1980). https://www.shareinternationalsocal.org

Why do high-achieving women struggle to own their success? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Darby Bonomi, PhD, on her new book Unshrinkable: Why Strong Women Secretly Criticize, Diminish, and Thwart Themselves…and How to Stop. 

Darby Bonomi, PhD, is a sport and performance psychologist who has facilitated transformations in hundreds of high-achieving individuals. After two decades as a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and faculty member at the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute, she shifted her focus to performance coaching in 2016. She works with competitive equestrians, entrepreneurs, and professionals globally—primarily women determined not to shrink under self-criticism or others’ expectations. Dr. Bonomi is an actively competing equestrian herself and has delivered sport psychology clinics nationwide. Her writing has been featured in Practical Horseman, USHJA In Stride, The Chronicle of the Horse, The Plaid Horse, Evening Nation, and Psychology Today. https://www.darbybonomi.com