Art and Science Platform Valle Venia Connects People Through Music and More Valle-venia.de About the Guest(s): Johanna Michel and H. L. P. Schmidt, are the founders of Valle Venia, an art and science platform. Leo is an orthopedic surgeon, while Johanna is an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist. They both have a passion for art and music, and have been involved in various artistic endeavors throughout their lives. Leo has a background in rock music and classical music composition, whi...
Apr 02, 2024•23 min
Andrew Beaulieu on Career Transition and Building a Learning Organization https://www.boldmovescoaching.ca/ About the Guest(s): Andrew Beaulieu is the CEO and founder of Bold Moves Coaching and Consulting. He has a background in the family-owned general contracting business and discovered his passion for leadership and employee empowerment throughout his corporate journey. Andrew is committed to sparking transformation in corporate environments, focusing on the end user, the employee. He collabo...
Apr 01, 2024•33 min
Before It’s Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America by Jonathan Vigliotti https://amzn.to/4axRPme In the vein of This Changes Everything and Saving Us, a character-driven and shocking up-close look at the way climate change is affecting America, right now, and a call to action to protect the people and places we stand to lose if nothing is done to preserve our planet. Discussion of the climate crisis has always suffered from a problem of abstraction. Data point...
Mar 31, 2024•39 min
Feel, Heal, and Reveal: A Journey to Emotional Independence by PJ Victor Pjvictorwriter.com Readysethealed.com Embark on a Transformative Journey to Emotional Freedom Imagine a life where you navigate through relationships with ease, understand and set healthy boundaries, and cultivate unwavering self-love and resilience. “Feel, Heal, and Reveal: A Journey to Emotional Independence” is your guidebook through the often tumultuous landscape of personal connections, offering you the tools to become...
Mar 30, 2024•55 min
Black Mammoth CEO Shares Financial Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs Blackmammoth.com About the Guest(s): Stoy Hall is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and the CEO and founder of Black Mammoth. With over 13 years of experience in the financial industry, Stoy Hall is recognized for his innovative approach to wealth management and his dedication to promoting financial literacy. As the CEO of Black Mammoth, he has carved a niche in the financial industry by focusing on inclusivity, collaboration, ...
Mar 29, 2024•27 min
The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America by Jeffrey Rosen https://amzn.to/3IXIp80 A fascinating examination of what “the pursuit of happiness” meant to our nation’s Founders and how that famous phrase defined their lives and became the foundation of our democracy. The Declaration of Independence identified “the pursuit of happiness” as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president o...
Mar 28, 2024•40 min
Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner https://amzn.to/3JeZeLP “On rare occasions I read a book that reminds me of why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place. This is such a book.” ―Stephen King Peter Blauner’s epic Picture in the Sand is a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a grandfather’s passionate letters to his grandson, passing on the story of his political rebellion in 1950s Egypt in order to save his grandson’s life in a post-9/11 world. When Alex Hassan gets accepte...
Mar 27, 2024•29 min
Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America by George S. Takach https://amzn.to/49jxBMc A vivid, thoughtful examination of how technological innovation—especially AI—is shaping the tensions between democracy and autocracy during the new Cold War. So much of what we hear about China and Russia today likens the relationship between these two autocracies and the West to a “rivalry” or a “great-power competition.” Some might consider it alarmist to say ...
Mar 26, 2024•49 min
Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball by Keith O’Brien https://amzn.to/3TzbziA A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • From New York Times bestselling author Keith O’Brien, a captivating chronicle of the incredible story of one of America’s most iconic, charismatic, and still polarizing figures—baseball immortal Pete Rose—and an exquisite cultural history of baseball and America in the second half of the twentieth century “Baseball biography at its best. With Char...
Mar 25, 2024•35 min
Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections by Ken Block https://amzn.to/4aqniqn Many searched for evidence of voter fraud in 2020, only a few were unbiased professionals . . . and only one has written a book about his experience. If you value the integrity of our elections—or want a behind-the-scenes look at an attempt at overturning one—Disproven by Ken Block takes you out of the voting booth and in...
Mar 24, 2024•51 min
Dr. Rolf Haag, SPXGODFATHER, Shares His Stock Market Trading Secrets Spxgodfather.com About the Guest(s): Dr. Rolf Haag, also known as the SPXGodfather, is a highly experienced trader and educator in the field of options trading. He was born and raised in Germany and completed his bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees in Frankfurt. In 1997, he moved to the USA and became a US citizen in 2008 while maintaining his German citizenship. Dr. Hogg has had a successful career as the president, CEO, and...
Mar 23, 2024•26 min
Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina ,Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina https://amzn.to/3VxCRbB A man lunges in front of a car. An elderly woman silently drowns herself. A corpse sits up in its coffin and speaks. On this reservation, not all is what it seems, in this new spine-chilling mythological horror from the author of Sisters of the Lost Nation. All Noemi Broussard wanted was a fresh start. With a new boyfriend who actually treats her right and a plan to move from the reservation she grew...
Mar 22, 2024•18 min
Lost Man’s Lane: A Novel by Scott Carson https://amzn.to/3IP6pdq A teenager explores the darkness hidden within his hometown in this spellbinding supernatural thriller from bestselling author Scott Carson. For a sixteen-year-old, a summer internship working for a private investigator seems like a dream come true—particularly since the PI is investigating the most shocking crime to hit Bloomington, Indiana, in decades. A local woman has vanished, and the last time anyone saw her, she was in the b...
Mar 21, 2024•23 min
Behind the Startup: How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality by Benjamin Shestakofsky https://amzn.to/49QFVUB This systematic analysis of everyday life inside a tech startup dissects the logic of venture capital and its consequences for entrepreneurs, workers, and societies. In recent years, dreams about our technological future have soured as digital platforms have undermined privacy, eroded labor rights, and weakened democratic discourse. In light of the negative consequence...
Mar 20, 2024•26 min
Lessons Learned: From the Short Stories of My Life by Laurie Koss https://amzn.to/4ajQbog Everyone has a story. Laurie Koss has five hundred and fifteen. In her page-turning debut book, the award-winning Canadian artist has crafted a memoir like no other. Each page of Lessons Learned is a single story concluding with a thought-provoking quote. Perfect for today’s busy lifestyle, Lessons Learned is unique because the reader can choose to enjoy the stories chronologically like a novel, flip to a r...
Mar 19, 2024•33 min
When I’m Her by Sarah Zachrich Jeng https://amzn.to/4a8Ahgw How far would you go to get even with the woman who ruined your life? In this electrifying thriller, a young woman gets everything she’s ever wanted—and everything she doesn’t—when she swaps bodies with her sworn enemy. Though polar opposites, Mary and Elizabeth are as close as can be—until the night Elizabeth makes an irrevocable mistake and leaves Mary to take the blame. Years later, Elizabeth seems to have forgotten Mary exists. Mary...
Mar 17, 2024•16 min
Never Leave the Dogs Behind: A Memoir by Brianna Madia https://amzn.to/4ajafHp The author of the New York Times bestseller Nowhere for Very Long continues her story with this deeply honest, moving account of a woman walking the line between independence and isolation when she moves to the Southwest desert with nothing and no one but her four dogs. In her debut memoir, Nowhere for Very Long, Brianna Madia reflected on her life as a nomad, free to roam some of the most beautiful land in America. N...
Mar 16, 2024•36 min
No Grail Without Dragons: A Man’s Unconventional Path to Love, Purpose, and Peace by Victor J. Giusfredi Victorgiusfredi.com https://amzn.to/49SL3aR In “No Grail Without Dragons,” embark on an extraordinary journey through the tumultuous life of Victor J. Giusfredi as he unveils the soul-stirring tale of love, personal growth, and the pursuit of inner peace. This memoir transcends storytelling, offering an intimate look into a man’s courageous quest for self-discovery, where the dragons are not ...
Mar 15, 2024•25 min
Cape Rage (A Danny Barrett Novel) by Ron Corbett https://amzn.to/4aev8DE Danny Barrett is caught between a family of criminals and the psychopath who is tracking them in the latest novel of the series the New York Times calls, “Dynamite.” The FBI has a hundred undercover agents who can work in the city, but Danny Barrett is the one they call when they need someone to investigate crimes in the wilderness. This case is a particularly difficult one. For more than a century the Danby family have rul...
Mar 14, 2024•30 min
The Love Ball Game: Embracing Yourself and Embodying Your Soul by Jacia Kornwise Jaciakornwise.com https://amzn.to/4a5dfaJ In “The LoveBall Game – Embracing Yourself and Embodying Your Soul” authored by Jacia Kornwise, embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, embodiment, and self-love. With Jacia’s wealth of wisdom and personal insights, this transformational guide offers a heartfelt exploration of the human experience, delving into the intricacies of personal growth, resilience, intuitio...
Mar 13, 2024•30 min
Vulture Capitalism Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom By Grace Blakeley https://amzn.to/3TxZcV2 Longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Nonfiction A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for March 2024 In the vein of The Shock Doctrine and Evil Geniuses, this timely manifesto from an acclaimed journalist illustrates how corporate and political power brokers have used planned capitalism to advance their own interests at the expense of the rest of us—and how we can take ba...
Mar 12, 2024•33 min
Rasa.io: Personalized AI-powered Newsletters for Better Audience Engagement Rasa.io Show Notes About the Guest(s): Erica Salm Rench is the Chief Operating Officer at rasa.io. With a background in enrollment management and digital marketing, Erica brings a wealth of experience to her role. She has managed online marketing teams and executed strategies to help organizations stand out in the online market. Erica’s love for digital marketing, technology, and email has led her to support the incredib...
Mar 11, 2024•17 min
Lost Seeds: The Beginning by Teresa Mosley Sebastian https://amzn.to/4a0FzLn Teresamosleysebastian.com “The engrossing first book of a series, Lost Seeds addresses various facets of historical racism and piques keen interest in the saga’s continuation.”—Clarion/Foreword Review A novel chronicling the strained relationship between two brothers born into the remnants of their parents’ former enslavement. One brother seems to overcome, while the other descends further into adversity. What happens w...
Mar 10, 2024•25 min
12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships by Topaz Adizes https://amzn.to/3uUf0YV “Save yourself another round of heartbreak and breakups and read this first. Topaz condenses years of wisdom into 12 powerful questions that will give you the keys to unlock real, true, and profound love so you don’t have to keep searching (or suffering) in disconnected relationships.” —Natalie Kuhn, spiritual teacher and co-CEO of The Class Could one conversation improve you...
Mar 09, 2024•30 min
Once Upon Tomorrow: Harnessing the New Opportunities the Metaverse Creates by Shurick Agapitov, Tech Billionaire Founder of Xsolla https://amzn.to/3Pe4ti6 Shurick Agapitov’s Once Upon Tomorrow unpacks the sometimes vague concept of the metaverse and shares the opportunities that are and will be available within this new world. Thirty years ago, the advent of the internet changed the world. For the first time in human history, the collected knowledge of all mankind was freely available to every m...
Mar 08, 2024•26 min
Fitness Coach Daniel Israeli Helps Clients Lose Weight and Improve Health Danielrazfit.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Daniel Israeli is a fitness coach and the CEO of DanielRazfit. Born in Israel, he moved to China with his family at the age of six. Daniel was a picky eater as a child and ate nothing but McDonald’s from the age of six to twelve. At the age of 12, he started playing basketball and realized he needed to eat healthier to improve his performance. This sparked his interest in hea...
Mar 08, 2024•30 min
Serial Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor, Bill Faeth, Shares his Strategies for Success in the Short-Term Rental Market Billfaeth.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Bill Faeth is a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor. He has bootstrapped 31 startups and has had 19 successful exits to date. Bill has built a $19 million short-term rental portfolio that generates over $1 million in annual income from a $126,000 investment. He is the owner and coach of the Build Short Term Rental Wealth...
Mar 07, 2024•33 min
Steve Bederman Shares Lessons Learned from his Entrepreneurial Journey on his Podcast Lessons I’ve Learned (in no particular order), with Steve Bederman Podcast Show Notes About the Guest(s): Steve Bederman is the CEO of Noble Biz, a global leader in contact center communications technology. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Steve started as a call agent and quickly rose to build his own sales team. He is also the host of the podcast “Lessons I’ve Learned in No Particular Order,”...
Mar 06, 2024•36 min
National Retail Solutions Offers Innovative Solutions for Independent Retailers NRSplus.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Elie Y. Katz is the President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS) Plus. With over seven years of experience in the industry, Katz has brought his expertise as an executive in various companies to found NRS. NRS operates the leading point-of-sale terminal-based platform and NRS Pay with credit card processing for independent retailers. With over 27,000 active POS termi...
Mar 05, 2024•24 min
Stone of Love (Stones of Iona) by Margaret Izard https://amzn.to/3SZx8Zb Book 1 of 1: Stones of Iona After leaving her abusive ex, American scholar Brielle DeVolt embarks on a career-changing opportunity, the renovation of Laird Colin MacDougall’s Chapel ruin. The attractive, broad-shouldered Laird leaves her weak-kneed, but can she trust herself to love again? Dusted in construction dirt, the curvy beauty in his study captivates Colin. As Brielle steps to the window, her brunette tresses halo i...
Mar 04, 2024•25 min
