Are you looking for a page-turner of a book? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ava Dellaira on her new novel Exposure. 

Ava Dellaira is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novels In Search of Us and Love Letters to the Dead, which was named Best Book of the Year by Apple, Google, BuzzFeed, the New York Public Library and the Chicago Public Library. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was a Truman Capote Fellow, and the University of Chicago.  https://avadellaira.com

Did you know that there is evidence-based intuition practices that can empower your inner wisdom? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Kim Chestney on her new book The Illumination Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence.

Kim Chestney is the author of The Illumination Code, Radical Intuition, and The Psychic Workshop. As the founder of IntuitionLab and the CREATE! Festival, her work raises awareness about the importance of insight in the evolution of individual and world consciousness. Working for nearly twenty years in the tech sector, Chestney has led initiatives with some of the top thought leaders, technology companies, and universities in the world. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  https://www.intuition-lab.com

Are you looking to create a limitless life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Chloe Panta on her new book Untapped Magic: Manifestation Methods for Living a Limitless Life.

Chloe Panta is the author of Untapped Magic and a highly sought-after mindset expert and transformational coach who helps people achieve their ultimate life goals. She uses an evidence-based, proven system with scientific data to support its effectiveness to help her clients overcome obstacles that are keeping them stuck in life. Chloe has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and Medium. https://chloepanta.co

Are you struggling to develop deep connections with others? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Harville Hendrix, PhD, and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD, on their new book How to Talk with Anyone about Anything: The Practice of Safe Conversations.

Harville Hendrix, PhD, & Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD, co-created Imago Relationship Theory and co-founded Safe Conversations LLC in 2015, a training institute focused on relational intervention. They are co-authors of three New York Times best sellers, including Getting the Love You Want,  which has sold over four million copies. Married for 40 years, they have six children, seven grandchildren, and split their time between Dallas and New York City. Dr. Hendrix holds degrees from Mercer University, Union Theological Seminary, and the University of Chicago, and has received numerous honors, including the Distinguished Contribution Award. Dr. Hunt earned her doctorate in Women’s History from Union Theological Seminary and was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1994 for her role in the global women’s movement. https://harvilleandhelen.com https://safeconversations.com

Do you think you might be sensitive to electric and magnetic fields? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Devansh Sood & Guy Hudson on the brand Fique and how to protect yourself from the harmful impacts of EMF. 

Devansh Sood is the founder of Fique a clothing brand that tackles the harmful impacts of EMF as a social cause.  https://www.fique.co.uk

Guy Hudson is an Electrosensitive individual and   physicist, and the founder of Beneficial Environments. 

Are you wanting more out of life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gwendolyn Bounds on her new book Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age.

Gwendolyn Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author whose career spans influential media brands including The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Consumer Reports, CNBC, SmartNews, and more. Her first book, Little Chapel on the River, earned wide acclaim for its poignant portrayal of life inside a small-town pub after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. https://www.gwendolynbounds.com/

Are you looking for a step-by-step holistic approach to eating disorder recovery? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSW on her book Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating.

Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSW, is a practicing Psychotherapist for over 34 years. Ann holds a PhD in Psychology with a Transpersonal concentration and she is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. She specializes in somatic psychotherapy, and is an eating disorder specialist. She is a certified Mindfulness teacher, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher, and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She is an author, speaker, and teacher of self-compassion and somatic interventions in eating disorder recovery as well as retreat leader teaching embodiment, women’s empowerment, and body image. She trains professionals through PESI and in her Befriending Your Body (BFYB) certification program for eating disorder recovery and in Restorative Yoga through her school An Embodied Life. https://www.anembodiedlife.com

Do you have a fear of speaking in public that’s holding you back in life?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Linda Ugelow on her new book Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams.

Linda Ugelow holds a Master’s Degree in Movement Studies. She is a Heroic Public Speaking Fellow, a Certified Gateless Writing Coach, a Transformational Speaking and Self-Expression Coach, and author. Linda has spent the last decade coaching performers, athletes, keynote speakers, influencers, lecturers, and entrepreneurs on how to overcome their fears associated with public speaking before a live audience or on camera. Her Inner Freedom Framework technique helps people identify and heal their fear of being seen and heard, so they can share their gifts with the world. https://lindaugelow.com 

Are antibiotics hurting us? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Brian Huber on The Silent Crisis of Antibiotic Resistance for Diabetic Patients. 

Dr. Brian J. Huber, D.V.M., A.B.V.P., is the founder and CEO of Advanced Performance Technology, an Indiana and Texas-based company that has created novel over-the-counter medications to treat wounds, resistant bacterial and fungal infections, and other conditions. Dr. Huber has over 30 years of experience working in the human medical and veterinary arenas.  http://www.aptdeliverysystem.com

Did you know that scientists have found evidence that our heart’s main purpose is probably not pumping blood? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with director Benedikt Just on his new film The Heart Revolution. 

At age 13, director Benedikt Just became obsessed with finding the secret of life and started reading books to become a theoretical physicist and deliver a unified field theory. Realizing that no amount of knowledge would help him grasp the mystery of life, he fell into a long, dark night of the soul. Exploring diverse spiritual traditions, his path took him beyond the well-known Eastern and Western fulfillment paradigms. He now shares his findings through films, music, articles and collages. The rest of his life is dedicated to delivering a new story of life based on a redefinition of emotions and the human heart. https://theheartrevolution.film 

Do you have a habit of believing that you’re not good enough? Tune in on Sunday, November 3rd at 10am PT, 1pm ET, for an inspiring discussion with Nicole Vignola  on her new #book Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life).

Nicole Vignola is a neuroscientist, author, speaker and corporate consultant. With a BSc in Neuroscience and an MSc in Organisational Psychology, Nicole works with companies and individuals worldwide, educating them on the science of human optimisation, health and longevity, and how to enable employees to perform better in their daily lives and in turn, bring peak performance to the workplace. Recent clients include Lloyds Bank, Makers Mark and Smeg Ltd.  https://www.nicolesneuroscience.com

Ready to dive into practices that can help you align your wellness business goals and prepare you for exponential growth? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Darlene Cordero on her new book The Healer’s Playbook: Empowering Wellness Entrepreneurs. 

Darlene Cordero founded Wellness Culture, an organization dedicated to supporting wellness practitioners, teachers, and healers. Focused on nurturing and advocating for the success and well-being of this industry, she is guided by a passion for driving culture and collective consciousness. As a strategic advisor for leaders, founders, and startups, Darlene facilitates crucial strategic decisions and connections. Her creative vision has led to impactful collaborations with luminaries such as Deepak Chopra and multi-Grammy award-winning Latin recording artist J Balvin.  https://www.wellnessculture.co

Can the healing powers of Reiki help you find balance in all areas of your life while restoring emotional well-being? Tune in as we speak with co-hosts Yolanda Williams and Heather McCutcheon on the 2024 Reiki Rays Healing Summit.

Learn more about the 2024 Reiki Rays Healing Summit https://summit.reikirays.com/summit2024.php

Yolanda Williams is a Reiki teacher and host of Reiki Radio podcast. She is also certified in Wellness Counseling, through Cornell University. Her work facilitates new levels of self-connection and reveals the dynamics of mind, body and energy.   Yolanda’s classes include Usui Reiki Ryoho, all levels, in San Diego, as well as mentoring and intuitive awakening courses, online. Her group virtual classes, through The Alchemy Circle, are open to practitioners of all levels and lineages. www.theenergeticalchemist.com 

Heather McCutcheon is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, and Founder/Executive Director of the Reiki Brigade. Since 2011 she and her team have offered more than 7,000, ten-minute Reiki sessions to Chicago police and fire fighters, homeless veterans, incarcerated individuals, violence interrupters, medical students and faculty, corporate wellness event attendees, etc. Heather has written a book, Connecting the Dots: from ad exec to energy practitioner, about her journey from Reiki skeptic to activist, and had articles featured in numerous trade publications. She has been both a speaker and co-host of the Reiki Rays Global Healing Summit, featuring dozens of Reiki visionaries from around the world.  https://www.reikibrigade.org

Is there a song that can help heal America’s soul? Tune in as we speak with JStew, Vincent & The Woolfman about their award-winning song Make America Love Again.

JStew is an African American international artist born in New Jersey and currently based in NYC. Since the age of 3 JStew has been singing in gospel music and this vehicle of expression has led him around the world to sing various genres of music as a tool for healing and change. JStew believes we are in a critical time in American culture and the power of music can truly shift the mindset of our people to a better and a more hopeful space.

Vincent is an American grassroots project organizer.

The Woolfman left South Africa at 16 in disgust at the inequities of the apartheid system. Since then he has been a vocal  opponent of racism and all forms of injustice. This has been a consistent theme in his writing.  Make America Love Again is the latest manifestation of his belief that the things that divide us are much less than our common interests and that the artistic community has always had an essential role in making this happen. MALA came to him in a dream after hearing Spike Lee and he offers his sincerest thanks to Spike. www.makeamericalove.com

What amount of fluoride in our drinking water is considered a health risk?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Griffin Cole on How Fluoride in our Drinking Water Poses a Health Risk to Children.

Dr. Griffin Cole, DDS NMD, specializes in biological dentistry. He is board certified in Naturopathic Medicine and earned a degree in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine. He also received his Mastership in the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. He’s a past President of the IAOMT and has been featured on numerous local and national radio and TV programs, including World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer. https://www.iaomt.org

Are you looking to make life changes that empower you to grow and evolve? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Reena Vokoun on her new #book The Wellness-Evolved Woman: Embracing Your Authentic Self Throughout Your Passion Fit Life.  

Reena Vokoun, Founder and CEO of Passion Fit, is an entrepreneur, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, marketer, media spokesperson, TV host and contributor and certified consumer and corporate health and wellness expert.  After years in marketing, sales and business development leadership roles for Google, Yahoo, Reebok, CNET, GE and Grokker, she took a step back from her corporate life to build her own holistic health brand, Passion Fit. Serving individuals, companies, non-profits, schools, and universities, Passion Fit transforms lives through a focus on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, work-life balance, productivity and healthy lifestyles. https://passionfit.com 

Are you looking for practical, approachable insights woven together with mindfulness, psychology, science, and time-honored traditions and cultures? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Susan Kaiser Greenland on her new #book Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life. 

Susan Kaiser Greenland is a bestselling author, globally recognized mindfulness innovator, leader, and mentor. Her new book, Real World Enlightenment, showcases her trademark accessible and joyful approach to life with 50 transformative ideas to help navigate the pressures of modern everyday life. Drawing from global wisdom traditions and scientific insights, Susan shares stories from her lifetime of being a seeker, wife, and mother, into digestible strategies for everyone. https://susankaisergreenland.com

Could investing in sustainable farmland in Portugal opened the door to European citizenship—and a whole new way of life for you and your family? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nathan Hadlock on Portugal’s Golden Visa Program Pela Terra. 

Nathan Hadlock grew up with agriculture in his blood as part of an Ohio farming family. After spending time in Silicon Valley as an engineer specialising in soil technology, he moved to Portugal in 2019 to pursue his passion of scaling sustainable farming practices in the Iberian peninsula. He is now the Managing Director of Pela Terra, Portugal’s largest regenerative agricultural investment fund. https://citizenship.pelaterra.com

At what age should we start discussing body image with our children? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jess Weiner a spokesperson for Blippi and the Dove Self-Esteem Project!

Jess Weiner is a Cultural Expert + brand advisor who has spent decades educating and speaking on cultural trends in order to help people feel more seen, heard + understood. She is the CEO of Talk to Jess, a consultancy focused on helping Fortune 500 companies and global brands, such as Unilever, Mattel, and Warner Brothers to become more inclusive and culturally fluent. Jess has been a strategic partner in culture-changing moments such as launching Dove’s campaign for “Real Beauty”, which is celebrating 20 years of self-esteem education this year. She was recently named as one of the top 250 Female Founders by Inc. Magazine and one of the most creative people in business in the areas of Diversity and Education by Fast Company. https://blippi.com/dove 

Do you know where the next automotive engineers and industry leaders are coming from? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Mr. Connell D’Souza, Math Works Director of Education Programs and Logan Dang student from The University of California Riverside. 

EcoCAR EV Challenge is the cutting edge of automotive engineering education, serving as a proving ground for future automotive engineers. The four-year competition challenges students to engineer a next-generation battery electric vehicle (BEV) that not only utilizes automation, but vehicle-to-everything connectivity with energy-efficient, customer-pleasing features AND meets the auto industry’s decarbonization needs. https://avtcseries.org

In honor of National Book Month, SONIC Drive-In is partnering with DonorsChoose and Little Free Library to take action. We’re joined by Stuart Brown from the SONIC Foundation and Shavawn Simmons from Family Literacy of Georgia, representing Little Free Library, to share ways we can all make a difference.

Stuart Brown serves as the Executive Director for the Inspire Brands Foundation, the charitable arm of Inspire Brands. The foundation works on behalf of Inspire and its brands to ignite and nourish change for good in the communities we serve. Before joining the Foundation in 2014, Stuart developed a passion for leveraging innovation to promote community impact while working for Fortune 500 companies, industry-leading non-profits and a West African start-up.  He is an alumnus of Auburn University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering as well as the Kellogg School of Management where he earned his MBA with a focus on Finance and Economics.  www.LimeadesForLearning.com

Shavawn P. Simmons is the Founder and Executive Director of Family Literacy of Georgia. Simmons founded the organization with the desire to increase enthusiasm for reading within communities lacking easy access to books and book diversity.  An avid reader, writer and artist, Simmons is a retired 30-year public school educator. A native of Miami (Opa-Locka) Florida, Simmons directs Family Literacy of Georgia from metro Atlanta in Clayton County, Georgia. www.DonorsChoose.org/FillEveryShe

Have you ever wanted to try turn of the century recipes? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Deirdre Scaggs on her new book Simplicity and Excellence: Elizabeth Kremer from Beaten Biscuits to Shaker Lemon Pie.

Deirdre A. Scaggs is associate dean of the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. She also serves as director of the Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Research Center. She is coauthor of The Historic Kentucky Kitchen: Traditional Recipes for Today’s Cook and Our Rightful Place: A History of Women at the University of Kentucky, 1880–1945.

Is self-love the answer to the challenges you face? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Siobhan Nicolaou on her #book The Absence of Evil: Love’s Reclamation of The Soul. 

Siobhan Nicolaou CHLC, CHT is a published Author, Medium for Spirit and Master Alchemist. She has been teaching  Energy Management, Emotional Energy Transformation, and Sovereign Development for 35 years. Siobhan offers individual and group support through mentorship,  holistic coaching, soul readings, activations, courses and  house healing for her client’s  harmonious spiritual evolution. Her  entire body of work is based in the non-dual consciousness of Golden Light, grounding and the inner alchemical  transformation of negative emotion that keeps the mind, heart and perception divided. https://www.siobhannicolaou.com 

Do you know about the secret health traits of billionaires? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Beverly Hills Physician Dr. Ryan Kotton on Health Traits Among Billionaires.

Dr. Ryan Kotton is a world-renowned, highly-awarded physician who has been at the forefront of the concierge model for more than a decade. Recognizing that our traditional healthcare system is broken, Dr. Kotton is one of the few physicians wiling to be a disrupter in healthcare, trailblazing a new model. As Clinical Chief at Cedars-Sinai in the department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Assistant Professor at UCLA School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Kotton understands the ins and outs of the traditional medical system but has the guts and determination not to be bound by it.  Dr. Kotton’s boutique private practice, KottonMD, is a one-of-a-kind global concierge practice. With patients around the world who travel and lead active lifestyles, Dr. Kotton coordinates care for planned medical needs as well as unexpected emergencies. KottonMD, delivers next-level medical care designed for individuals who expect more, addressing patient needs with truly unprecedented speed, access, and responsiveness.  https://www.kottonmd.com

Are you ready to create some massive internal and external shifts in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Stamper on her new best-selling book The Success Codes: The Real, True Way To The Success, The Love, The Money and Everything Else You Want. 

Lisa Stamper is a globally sought-after thought leader in intuitive coaching, connection, and personal empowerment, having spoken at events at prestigious institutions like Harvard, UCLA, Stanford, Columbia, Cambridge, and Oxford Universities, as well as private events worldwide. She’s shared the bill with luminaries like Jack Canfield and Deepak Chopra, and her wisdom has been featured on ABC, NBC, Fox News affiliates,  countless summits, interviews and podcasts. Her story has been highlighted in Digital Journal, and her latest book, The Success Codes, appeared on Times Square screens and ranks #5 on BookAuthority’s “20 Best New Success Books to Read in 2024.” Praised by #1 NYT bestselling author Marci Shimoff, the book offers keys to unlocking success and dismantling limiting myths. Lisa, deeply attuned to the spiritual realm since childhood, channels passed loved ones and guides clients with soul-inspired wisdom and practical strategies, helping them achieve success, abundance, and fulfillment. She captivates audiences with teachings on mediumship, abundance, and soul-led living and offers free weekly collective readings on her Facebook page, helping others align with their highest path. Whether transforming lives or guiding businesses, Lisa is the light many have been waiting for. https://www.lisastamper.com/

Are you looking for a way to dive into deep feelings and come out the other side refreshed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Meredith Heller on her new #book Writing by Heart: A Poetry Path to Healing and Self-Discovery.  

Meredith Heller is a poet, singer-songwriter, and educator with degrees in writing and education. She studied in the graduate departments of Johns Hopkins University, Naropa University, and Goddard College. She leads writing workshops online and in-person at schools, juvenile detention centers, women’s prisons, and wellness retreats. http://www.MeredithHeller.com

Are you worried about experiencing a power outage? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with April Lisonbee from Schneider Electric on the latest innovative home energy management system Schneider Home. 

April Lisonbee completed her B.A. in Business Economics at California State University before going on to complete her master’s degree in business administration (MBA) at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.  She has been working in marketing and advertising for almost two decades  and is currently leading Schneider Electric’s marketing initiatives for their U.S. residential offers. In her current role, April is responsible for launching the new brand, Schneider Home, the first-of-its-kind energy management solution that gives homeowners the power to save energy, extend battery backup and use electricity more efficiently. https://shop.se.com/us/en

Are you aware of the harmful impact workplace stress can have on our well-being? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Melvin Mahone on his new #book Coping with Stress and Building Leadership: One Man’s Journey. 

Melvin Mahone, PhD, is a full-time Assistant Sociology Professor, at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a Special Emphasis in Corrections at Union Institute and University, in Cincinnati in 2002.  Dr. Mahone started working in criminal justice in 1972, as a Federal Protective Officer for GSA. Dr. Mahone was employed for the Bureau of Prisons as a Correctional Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist. He then went on to become a Florida State Probation and Parole Officer in 1982. After that he worked briefly as a Illinois State Parole Agent. He started working as an Investigator for a private law firm as a Process Server. After that he was employed as a Mental Health Worker, and as a Drug Counselor. He then went on to be employed as a Social Services Career Trainee for the state of Illinois. He was a Resident Advisor briefly. https://doctormahone.com

Looking for a page-turner of a book to get lost in? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Richard Sparks on his new #book New Rock New Role. 

Richard Sparks’ writing credentials span the gamut of the entertainment world, from film and TV and books through lyrics for operas. He has been commissioned by the Los Angeles Opera and has completed translations/adaptations of classic operas. He has worked with such luminaries as Placido Domingo, Rowan Atkinson and the inimitable John Cleese of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame.  Richard got his big break as a writer on “Not the Nine O’clock News”, (BBC TV), an irreverent take on the days affairs that featured anchors broadcasting from bed and the unique talents of Rowan Atkinson. One of Richard’s biggest claims to fame is as the author of Atkinson’s famous “Schoolmaster” routine, in which the future Mr. Beane puts a hilarious spin on attendance taking and discipline. https://richardsparks.com

Do we need higher standard in STEM education? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with David Kanani, PhD, on the need for higher STEM standards and education in the US. 

David Kanani, PhD, is a prominent figure in STEM education, currently serving as the Director of US ORT Operations, President of Bramson ORT Institute of Technology, and President of Los Angeles ORT College. Born in Iran, Dr. Kanani has a rich educational background, beginning with a technical high school education at an ORT institution. He earned his engineering degree in electronic and nuclear physics from Geneva and a Master’s degree in telecommunications from France, before completing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Princeton University. https://laort.edu. https://ortopsusa.org/our-team/