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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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The Heart of a Leader with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey


Thursday, June 18th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET, & Thursday, June 25th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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.  

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

Phoenixa: The Next with J.J. Cheng


Thursday, June 18th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET, & Thursday, June 25th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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. 

J.J. Cheng is an award-winning Chinese American author, filmmaker, Cheng family historian,  founder of East-West Corridor Press, and the creator of the PHOENIXA Saga, A Mystical Quest for Peace — a mythic cross-media literary universe exploring mythology, ancestry, civilization, and humanity’s search for peace. Born in Beijing into a renowned intellectual family on the eve of the Cultural Revolution, Cheng was among the first generation of pioneering English-language broadcasters at China Central Television (CCTV), introducing China to the world before immigrating to the United States in 1988. A bilingual storyteller working across literature, film, and visual media, she draws from Chinese philosophy, family history, mythology, and lived experience between East and West. www.phoenixacheng.com 

Coming Home to Embodied Awakening with Master Mingtong Gu


Wednesday, June 17th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, June 24th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if the key to healing, resilience, and fulfillment in the age of AI isn’t more technology, but reconnecting with the wisdom already living within your body? 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.

Master Mingtong Gu is the Founder & Visionary of The Chi Center & Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wisdom, a Global Movement Leader empowering 100,000+ seekers globally, and a Master Teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, a 5,000-year tradition, helping others to reclaim power, presence, and fulfillment in the age of AI and disruption. https://mingtonggu.com/

A Brush With Wolves with Tracy Ane Brooks


Tuesday, June 16th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Tuesday, June 23rd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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 new book A Brush With Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf.

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, horses, and people, exploring the profound connections between the natural world and the creative spirit. An accomplished painter, illustrator, photographer, horse and wolf behavior specialist, Tracy draws upon decades of firsthand experience to create books that blend wildlife education, personal insight, creativity, and conservation. She is also a blood relative of celebrated American author James Fenimore Cooper, whose literary legacy reflects a longstanding family connection to storytelling and the natural world. Tracy’s first book, A Walk in Connection, received the 2021 Equus Film & Arts Festival Literary Reserve Champion Award in the Horses and Healing category. Her book A Brush with Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf was honored with a 2026 Nautilus Gold Award for Creativity and Innovation. Her newest work, A Brush with Wolves: Through the Eyes of the Gray Wolf, continues her exploration of wolves, creativity, and the enduring bond between humans and the natural world. https://missionwolf.org

Look Mom, I Can Fly with Luna Jaffe


Tuesday, June 16th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Tuesday, June 23rd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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

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, Wild Money: A Creative Journey to Financial Wisdom, received a Gold Medal from the Nautilus Book Awards for its innovative blend of financial guidance, personal storytelling, and creative practice. Her most recent book, Look Mom, I Can Fly: Notes from the Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child, is a deeply moving exploration of life after the accidental overdose death of her only child. The book was awarded a Gold Medal from the Foreword INDIES Book Awards and a Silver Medal from the Nautilus Book Awards. Through letters, poems, artwork, photographs, and reflections, it illuminates how creativity can become a companion to grief and a pathway toward continuing bonds with those we love. Luna is the founder emeritus of Lunaria Financial and now writes, speaks, and teaches on grief, resilience, creativity, and healing. She has been featured by the Elizabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose), podcasts, conferences, and bereavement communities across the country. Her work invites readers to discover beauty, meaning, and connection in life’s most challenging passages. https://lunajaffe.com 

Toxic Truths with Sarah Vogel & Phillip Williams


Monday, June 15th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Monday, June 22nd 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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.

Sarah Vogel is the Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). She joined EDF in 2012 and leads a team of scientists, attorneys and policy experts to protect health by reducing exposure to toxic chemicals and air pollution. Sarah has written and spoken to diverse audiences and journalists about chemical policy, air pollution and environmental health. She received a Ph.D. from Columbia University. She also holds a Master of Public Health and Master of Environmental Management from Yale University, and BA from the University of Virginia.

Phillip Williams is a Yurok Tribal Council member and proud Army veteran who has been working hard to ensure tribal lands are cleaned up from legacy pollutants like PFAS. Woth over 100,000 acres of ancestral lands to monitor, he is concerned if TSCA is weakened or not funded, more pollutants could invade. The tribe successfully brought back the CA Condor, got dams removed and restored the salmon spawning grounds, and are protecting their Redwood forests. Everyday Phillip is working to restore the land and protect the wildlife and his people against toxic chemicals.

Breaking the Chains of Betrayal with A.J. Beaber


Monday, June 15th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Monday, June 22nd 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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.

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 pain into personal power. Drawing from her own journey of rebuilding, AJ created Ignite the Light, a signature program that helps women reclaim their confidence, charisma, and creativity. She is also the author of You and I, Inc.: The Connection of Spirituality and Sexuality and leads women worldwide through programs, speaking engagements, and community experiences focused on fostering healthy relationships and High Fidelity. https://www.ajbeaber.com

How I Found Love with James D. Paulk, Jr


Sunday, June 14th at 10:06am PT, 1:06pm ET & Sunday, June 21st at 10:06am PT, 1:06pm ET

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.

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 1957 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served five years on active duty and five years in the Reserve force as a Naval submarine officer. During a business career of twenty-six years with Procter and Gamble, he worked in manufacturing management before starting a business consulting company with other retirees. When he was asked to take on marine conservation projects, his life changed in a new direction.  For nine years, he successfully led efforts to eliminate destructive gillnets from California, build artificial reefs, raise white seabass for release into the ocean, and wrote legislation beneficial to recreational anglers. After retiring for a second time, he began writing articles for fishing magazines and newspapers. https://www.facebook.com/jim.paulk.405886 

Master Your Storm with Dr. Debra Atkisson


Friday, June 12th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Friday, June 19th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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.

Debra Atkisson, M.D., PCC, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, executive coach, and leadership speaker who brings more than 35 years of expertise in mental health, organizational culture, and physician development. She is the author of Master Your Storm: Insights of a Psychiatrist and Coach, a practical and inspiring guide that equips individuals and teams with tools to navigate adversity, strengthen resilience, and move forward with clarity and purpose. Dr. Atkisson currently serves as Senior Vice President of Blended Health, where she integrates clinical insight, strategic leadership, and coaching methodology to advance mental health outcomes across diverse systems. She has previously served as a Physician Development Coach and Professor of Medical Education at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. https://achievecoachingrx.com/ 

Changing the Menopause Conversation with Jacqueline “Jack” Perez


Friday, June 12th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Friday, June 19th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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.

Jacqueline “Jack” Perez is the founder and CEO of KuelLife, and a leading voice in the movement to normalize aging for women over 50. Through her platform, she drives a national conversation about visibility, leadership, and reinvention, positioning midlife women as a powerful cultural and economic force. As a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for women’s empowerment, Jacqueline has created a movement that challenges outdated narratives about aging. Her work focuses on creating visibility, fostering community, and celebrating the unique strengths and contributions of women in their prime years. Through Kuel Life, she has built a platform that not only informs and inspires but also creates meaningful connections among women navigating this transformative life stage. https://kuellife.com 

Spirituality Through a Highly Sensitive Lens with Dr. Elaine Aron


Friday, June 5th at 8:06AM EDT, 11:06AM ET

What if lasting inner peace was actually possible, no matter what’s happening around you? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Dr. Elaine Aron on her new book Spirituality Through a Highly Sensitive Lens: An Objective Look at Meditation Methods and Enlightenment. 

Dr. Elaine Aron earned her M.A. from York University in Toronto in clinical psychology and her Ph.D. at Pacifica Graduate Institute in clinical depth psychology as well as interning at the C. G. Jung Institute in San Francisco. Besides beginning the study of the innate temperament trait of high sensitivity in 1991, she, along with her husband Dr. Arthur Aron, are two of the leading scientists studying the psychology of love and close relationships. They are also pioneers in studying both sensitivity and love using functional magnetic resonance imaging. She maintains a small psychotherapy practice in Mill Valley, CA. https://hsperson.com

Akasha Sahu Sacred Oil with Jenny Garufi and Jim Kupczyk


Thursday, June 4th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Thursday, June 11th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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.

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 purpose. She teaches people to tap into their intuition, unlock their gifts, and reclaim their inner power by giving them accessible, easy-to-use tools that fit into daily life. Jenny is the creator of The Instant Alignment: 1-Minute Magic meditation podcast and author of multiple books including The 3-Minute Shower Reset. Her latest collaboration, Akasha with Sahu Sacred Oils, makes Akashic Records access available to everyone. https://jennymannion.com

Jim Kupczyk is the founder of Sahu Sacred® Oils, a Buffalo, New York–based company offering rare, cold-pressed Egyptian oil essences crafted using ancient methods. After a life-changing journey to Egypt, Jim formed a direct relationship with a multi-generational family of artisans outside Luxor, bringing their sacred oil traditions to the modern world. With over 20 years of experience in energy work, his mission is to help individuals reconnect with their true nature and elevate global consciousness through Egyptian plant-based alchemy.  https://www.sahuoils.com

Telepathic Non-Verbal Communication with Ditte Young


Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, June 10th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if non-verbal individuals are communicating far more than most people realize? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ditte Young as we explore telepathic non-verbal communication, deep human connection, and the possibility that meaningful communication can exist far beyond spoken words.

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, TEDx, The Money Heist, and MTV Radio, Ditte has been showcasing her expertise in animal telepathy and intuitive communication. Born with a rare sensitivity to the spiritual world, Ditte possesses a unique ability to practice telepathy with remarkable speed and clarity. She has taught her methods to thousands of people around the world, helping individuals connect more deeply with themselves, their children, and their animals. Through her books and global work, Ditte continues to empower others to trust their intuition, understand behavior on a deeper level, and live more connected, authentic lives. https://ditteyoung.com

A Pair of Aces with Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray


Tuesday, June 2nd & Tuesday June 9th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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.

Marie Benedict is a graduate of Boston College and the Boston University School of Law. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and lives in Pittsburgh with her family. https://authormariebenedict.com



Victoria Christopher Murray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels. She is an NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work for her novel Stand Your Ground, which was also a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. https://victoriachristophermurray.com

Kam and Santa’s Global Adventure with Sheila A. Morrow


Tuesday, June 2nd & Tuesday June 9th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

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!

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 spans more than a decade in children’s entertainment, storytelling, and talent development. After years of working directly with children, families, and young performers across film, television, and commercial media—gaining a firsthand understanding of how stories shape confidence, identity, and emotional growth, she returned to Illinois to focus on writing empowering, culturally inclusive children’s books centered on empathy, curiosity, and belonging. Her work supports social-emotional learning (SEL) and multicultural literacy and has earned national and international Amazon Bestseller recognition, Royal Dragonfly Book Award acknowledgment, and 2025 Family Choice and Parent’s Pick Awards. Sheila is currently building a cohesive children’s literature ecosystem spanning picture books and future middle-grade series focused on empathy and global awareness. www.sheilaamorrow.com


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