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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 inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs. Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary! 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.

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Spiritual Strength for Everyday Life with Allen L. Sinclair


Friday, July 17th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Friday, July 24th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if finding more peace, resilience, and purpose doesn’t require changing your entire life, but simply using a small daily practices that strengthen your spirit, especially in life’s most difficult moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Allen L. Sinclair on his new book Spiritual Strength for Everyday Life: Simple Practices to Transform Stress, Strengthen Your Mind, and Restore Inner Balance.

Allen L. Sinclair writes reflective nonfiction for people seeking steadiness in an unsettled world. After decades of service as a retired U.S. Army Officer, Registered Nurse, volunteer EMT and firefighter, and farmer, Allen’s work is shaped by lived experience with stress, caregiving, uncertainty, and  resilience. His writing does not offer quick fixes or rigid systems. Instead, it invites readers into small, grounding practices that support spiritual strength, emotional presence, and meaningful connection. Throughout this book and future books, Allen explores themes of faith, healing, service, and the quiet disciplines that help people endure and grow throughout life. His approach honors reflection over urgency, gentleness over striving, and return over perfection. When not writing, Allen continues to serve his community, care for nature, and live a life shaped by simplicity, care, and commitment to others. His work is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the strength that is already present. http://www.allenlsinclair.com

Velvet Blade with Nataliya Falevich


Friday, July 17th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Friday, July 24th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if the greatest battle isn’t fought on a battlefield, but within the timeless struggle between power, identity, and the courage to become who you were meant to be? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nataliya Falevich on her novel Velvet Blade: Requiem for Captivity.

Nataliya Falevich is an author, creator, entrepreneur, and mother based in New York. She is the author of Velvet Blade and the creator of Vulnerable Chaos, where she writes about identity, creativity, desire, freedom, and transformation. Her work lives at the intersection of femininity, power, embodiment, and authentic self-expression, inviting readers to explore what it means to live a deeply aligned life. https://nataliyafalevich.com 

Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams with Scott Scovill


Thursday, July 16th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT & Thursday, July 23rd at 8:06pm PDT, 11:06am EDT

What does it really take to keep chasing a dream when the odds, and even your own doubts, are working against you? Tune in  for an inspiring discussion with Scott Scovill on his new book Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams.

Scott Scovill’s life exemplifies the power of tenacity. An award-winning entrepreneur and creative powerhouse, Scott is the founder of Moo TV, a global leader in video production. Through natural disasters and a global pandemic, Scovill built Moo TV into an industry titan producing 1,000+ events annually. Today, it is the reigning video company of the year, at one point having held the honor for 10 consecutive years. A sought-after creative force in the entertainment world, Scott’s portfolio includes directing live concerts and producing high-profile projects, such as a CBS special starring Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. His technical and artistic excellence has earned him a CMA Touring Award for his work with Garth Brooks and “Visual Designer of the Year” honors for Brad Paisley’s world tours. https://tenaciousbook.com 

The Power of Daily Disciplines with Frank Mesa


Thursday, July 16th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT & Thursday, July 23rd at 8:06pm PDT, 11:06am EDT

What if the life you’ve always wanted isn’t built by one life-changing decision—but by the small choices you make every single day? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Frank Mesa as we explore how the small decisions we make every day shape our health, relationships, career, and overall fulfillment. Drawing from his personal journey and the E-R-D™ framework, Frank shares how intentional daily habits can help anyone stop repeating limiting patterns and begin creating lasting change.

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

Sun Kissed & Salted with Angela Blair


Wednesday, July 15th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, July 22nd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if one unexpected moment could change the course of your entire life? Tune in for a moving discussion with Angela Blair on her new novel Sun Kissed & Salted. 

Angela Blair is a novelist, children’s book author, artist, and mother. As the owner of Sea Pony Books, she strives to create literary works of wonder, beauty, compassion, and love that arise from an honest embrace of the tough subjects that unify our human experience. Raised in Los Angeles, she traveled the world and now resides in Baker City, Oregon, where she enjoys her work as a community art director and as a DJ at the local radio station. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in creative writing and launched Sea Pony Books in 2025. A Dance of Birds: Poetry and Paper Collage is her first of many children’s books. She is inspired to collaborate with more artists to spark children’s imaginations with original art and messaging that celebrates our interconnectedness. Her debut novel, Sun Kissed & Salted, is a passionate personal narrative and recovery story exposing the struggles of undiagnosed bipolar disorder resulting in drug and alcohol abuse and risky behaviors while on a manic adventure around the world. Her second novel, Aqua, explores the relationships of a pansexual woman amid American political turmoil as she lives in rural Oregon during wildfire season. Blair aims to build bridges of understanding and compassion between communities in the modern world that experience too much division. https://www.angieblair.com/ 

A Clan Chief's Daughter with Sarah V. Barnes


Wednesday, July 15th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, July 22nd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What can a story set 6,000 years ago teach us about courage, leadership, family, and resilience? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sarah Barnes on her Nautilus awards-winning novel A Clan Chief’s Daughter.

Critically acclaimed, award-winning novelist Sarah V. Barnes is both a historian and a horsewoman. Her first novel, She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe, received the 2022 Best Indie Book Award for Historical Fiction, among other prizes. A Clan Chief’s Daughter represents the second installment in the She Who Rides Horses trilogy. When not writing stories, Sarah practices and teaches riding as a meditative art. She also offers equine-facilitated coaching and wellness workshops. Sarah holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and spent many years as a college professor before turning full-time to riding and writing. She has two grown daughters and lives with her husband, her dogs, and her horses near Boulder, CO.  https://sarahvbarnes.com

Awaken and Ascend with Glenn Harrold


Tuesday, July 14th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Tuesday, July 21st at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if the life you’ve been searching for begins with changing your level of consciousness? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Glenn Harrold on his new book Awaken and Ascend: Raise Your Consciousness and Reclaim Your Personal Power.

Glenn Harrold is one of the world’s most successful hypnotherapists and self-help authors. Over a 28-year career, he has helped thousands of clients, including many celebrities, and has sold over 10 million hypnosis and meditation apps, MP3 downloads, and previously CDs. Glenn has created more than 250 hypnosis and meditation titles, published through BBC Audiobooks, Orion, and his own company, Diviniti Publishing. His recordings have been streamed 50 million times across various streaming platforms, including 15 million on Spotify and 12 million on Insight Timer. On Insight Timer, he has 180,000 followers and over 100,000 five-star reviews. https://glennharrold.com/   https://www.hypnosisaudio.com 

Returning to the Source with Solala Towler


Sunday, July 12th at 10:06am PT, 1:06pm ET & Sunday, July 19th at 10:06am PT, 1:06pm ET

How can centuries-old Daoist meditation practices help us live more peaceful, meaningful lives today? Tune in for a soul-inspiring discussion and meditation with Solala Towler on his new book Returning to the Source: Daoist Meditations for Rediscovering the Sacred in Everyday Life.

Solala Towler was editor/publisher of The Empty Vessel: The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice for 25 years. He is the author of 14 books, some of which have been translated into Dutch, French, Italian, and Spanish. He is a founding board member and president emeritus of the National Qigong Association. He has taught qigong and Daoist meditation for over 35 years and leads tours to visit Daoist temples and meditation and qigong masters in the sacred mountains of China and Taiwan. https://abodetao.com/

Garden Earth with Elizabeth Woodworth


Wednesday, July 8th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Monday, July 13th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if the answers to today’s biggest challenges, our food, health, happiness, and the future of our planet, begin by returning to the land? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Elizabeth Woodworth on her new book Garden Earth: Grounding Ourselves in Nature on Small Farms.

Elizabeth Woodworth (Queen’s Univ., BA Phil, Eng, Hist; Lib. Sci. degree, UBC); 25 years head medical librarian BC Govt. Author of popular handbook on nuclear weapons activism, “What Can I Do?” Writer on climate change science and activism; co-producer COP21 video “A Climate Revolution For All.” 

The Earnest Pursuit of Personal Growth with Kevin Ladd


Wednesday, July 8th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Monday, July 13th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if the life you’ve always wanted begins with a single decision to step outside your comfort zone? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Kevin Ladd on his new book GBOGFY: The Earnest Pursuit of Personal Growth.

Kevin Ladd grew up in Waterville, Maine, where a love of drawing, listening to and playing music, and hands-on work took root early—long before he ever imagined writing a book. After years of carpentry, cooking, and seven-day work weeks, he moved to Chicago, where he eventually helped build Scholarships.com and built a life on his own somewhat unconventional terms. Kevin is driven by curiosity, creativity, and the belief that life is best lived through doing.  https://gbogfy.com

Be the Weight Behind the Spear with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey


Friday, July 3rd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Friday, July 10th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, what can our nation’s service members teach us about leadership and preparing the next generation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion for Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey on his new book Be The Weight Behind The Spear.  

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 Leader, he helps children discover the values of character, courage, service, and responsibility through engaging storytelling. A four-time Telly Award winner and founder of the Weight Behind the Spear Foundation, Dr. McConkey has spent his career leading in medicine, the military, and his community. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Elsa, and their three children, where he continues his mission of inspiring young people to become leaders who make a positive difference in the world. https://www.weightbehindthespear.com 

Building Smarter Startups with Deap Ubh at Amazon Web Services


Friday, July 3rd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Friday, July 10th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

AI is making it easier than ever to start a business. Side hustles are turning into startups, and more first-time founders are launching companies without a technical background. But while AI is lowering barriers to entry, going from a great idea to a real company comes with challenges, questions about security, scaling, and managing costs often arise as companies grow.

Here to share with us how founders are navigating all of this is Deap Ubhi, Global Head of Technology for Startups at Amazon Web Services. https://aws.amazon.com/startups/  

HIV Awareness with Helen Everett & Christopher Hooper at CVS Health


Friday, July 3rd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Friday, July 10th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What does living well with HIV look like today, and what can we all learn from those on the journey?  Tune in as we sit down with Helen Everett, a CVS Specialty pharmacist, and Christopher Hooper, a CVS Specialty patient living with HIV on the importance of awareness and compassionate care.

Helen Everett is a CVS Specialty pharmacist who supports patients across a range of complex and specialty conditions, including HIV, helping them understand treatment options and navigate ongoing, long‑term care.

Christopher Hooper has lived with HIV for decades and shares firsthand insight into how treatment and outlook have evolved. His long‑standing relationship with his pharmacist highlights how consistent, specialized support helps patients stay confident, adherent, and engaged in care. https://www.cvshealth.com

The Quantum Life with Dr. M. Teri Daunter


Thursday, July 2nd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET, & Thursday, July 9th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if the life you’ve been taught to live is only a fraction of what’s possible? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. M. Teri Daunter on her new Nautilus award-winning book The Quantum Life: There Is a Better Way to Live.

Dr. M. Teri Daunter is a psychologist, author, speaker, visionary and lifelong student of human consciousness who has spent more than four decades helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and meaning. Born in Malta, Europe which shaped the first ten years of her life and now practicing in Northern Michigan, Dr. Daunter brings together a rare combination of clinical expertise, behavioral medicine, nutrition, and advanced studies in quantum medicine. https://www.drmtdaunter.com

What Can Food Noise Teach Us About Human Behavior? with Paige Gordon


Thursday, July 2nd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET, & Thursday, July 9th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

Many people assume that struggles with food are simply a matter of willpower, but what if there’s more happening beneath the surface? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Paige Gordon about her work and book Searching for Full: How GLP-1s Changed My Eating Disordered Life as we explore the science behind “food noise,” why willpower isn’t the whole story, and how curiosity and self-compassion can change the way we approach health, habits, and healing.

Author, advocate, and speaker Paige Gordon spent more than 22 years battling bulimia before beginning to ask deeper questions about the biological, psychological, and behavioral factors that influence our relationship with food. Today, she serves on the Board of Directors of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and advocates for greater understanding of the complex factors that contribute to eating disorders and mental health challenges. https://paigegordonauthor.com


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