Moments With Marianne

What if the very systems designed to reward talent and hard work are actually creating unfair outcomes—and most organizations don't even realize it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Emilio J. Castilla on his Nautilus award-winning new book The Meritocracy Paradox: Where Talent Management Strategies Go Wrong and How to Fix Them.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Emilio J. Castilla is Professor of Management and Professor of Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. A globally recognized scholar, author, and speaker, he studies how organizations shape careers, workplace outcomes, and organizational success. His work challenges conventional thinking about merit, fairness, opportunity, and performance, helping leaders build more effective and equitable organizations.  https://emiliojcastilla.orgOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03kVE7MP   Discover inspiring

Has Gen Z fundamentally changed the workplace, and what does that mean for the future of work? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Oryna Shestakova is Head of Communications at PapersOwl on their survey of 3,000 Gen Z Americans on the workplace. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Oryna Shestakova is Head of Communications at PapersOwl, specializing in youth psychology, Gen Z trends, and communications strategy. With a background in pedagogy, she leads the company’s research into how young people learn and work.  https://papersowl.com/insights/its-complicated-the-state-of-gen-z-at-work-in-2026 Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepest

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. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  J.J. Cheng (aka Phoenixa Cheng 程一若) 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 C

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.  Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  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 Be 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 continu

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 Nautilus award winning-book A Brush With Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comTracy 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 Coop

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.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comLuna 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 Awa

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.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comAJ 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://w

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.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comSarah 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 Uni

What if the key to healing, resilience, and fulfillment in the age of AI isn't more technology, but reconnecting with your body’s inner wisdom? 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.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comMaster 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/https://mingtonggu.com/embodied-awakening-book/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mingtong-gu-60125119/ https://www.instagram.com/chicenter/ https://www.facebook.com/wisdomhealingqigong/ Order a

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.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com 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, strateg

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.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comBorn 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 nin

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.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com 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 f

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.  Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com 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. htt

What if non-verbal individuals are communicating far more than most people realize? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation with Ditte Young as we explore telepathic communications with non-verbal individuals. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDitte 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, he

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!Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comSheila 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 wor

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. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianneMarie 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.comVictoria 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.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07Mb4djn To learn more about the s

What if leadership isn’t something you earn, but something you were born with, waiting to be fully expressed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nancy OKeefe on her new book Lead with Your Light: Individual Empowerment, Influence, and Impact with Human Design. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comNancy OKeefe is a Certified Human Design Business and Leadership Coach, who guides women entrepreneurs in impactful service businesses to make a bigger difference by leveraging their Human Design. She helps her clients peel back the layers of who they have been taught to be and how they have been conditioned to do business so they can awaken their business genius, embrace their authenticity, step into their leadership, and naturally attract their right clients so they can build an abundant & sustainable business they love. Nancy is a bestselling author, an expert columnist for Aspire Ma

Could surrender, self-awareness, and vulnerability be the missing keys to stronger leadership? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Hilda Koch, PA-C, on her new book Leadership: The Paradox of Surrender.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comHilda Koch, PA-C brings a thoughtful and introspective approach to leadership, blending real-world experiences with research-backed insights. Her work focuses on self-awareness, values, and authentic leadership—helping readers move beyond surface-level strategies and lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. https://hildakoch.com/Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0eNpKPBCTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Could ancient civilizations have been more advance than we realize? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion with Jack Bialik we discuss his new book Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comJack R. Bialik's life and career have spanned the globe and the technological spectrum. His worldview was shaped by living in many states at an early age and traveling the world, giving him a unique lens on how different cultures operate. With a background in electrical engineering, his professional journey took him from working for the U.S. Air Force to a long, impactful career at Motorola, and eventually to contributions in White House technology initiatives and humanitarian efforts in Haiti.  As a global innovator and thought leader, Bialik now dedicates his time to exploring the cyclical nature of human knowledge—how we gain it, how we lose it, and, most importan

What wisdom could transform your life if you discovered it early on? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with New York Times Bestselling author Neale Donald Walsch on his new book Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comNeale Donald Walsch is the author of over 40 books on contemporary spirituality including his latest book Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder. Neale is best known as the NY Times bestselling author of the internationally acclaimed Conversations with God series, translated into 37 languages. http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/Em Claire is an award-winning poet and the author of Silent Sacred Holy Deepening Heart and Home Remembers Me.Order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iBSvMPTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com