Moments With Marianne

What happens when success no longer feels meaningful? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Artem Gonchakov on his new book Unrefined: Find Your Purpose.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.comArtem Gonchakov is an entrepreneur, leader, and lifelong student of human potential. He writes about purpose, personal maturity, resilience, and the internal work required to build a meaningful life. Best known for his leadership in technology and AI, Artem has spent years building companies, navigating uncertainty, and making high-stakes decisions. But Unrefined was born from something more personal — a deep search for clarity, identity, and direction beyond external success. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, business experience, and lived hardship, Artem challenges readers to confront comfort, ego, and distraction — and to build strength from within. He writes for those who feel they are capabl

Are we still capable of slowing down, paying attention, and finding meaning in a world that never stops? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Diana Gordon on her new book Loosestrife for Porcupines. 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.comDiana Gordon is the prize winning author of Nightly, at the Institute of the Possible, a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Loosestrife for Porcupines, 2026 finalist for the Blue Light Prize. Her past includes working as a classical pianist, teaching, and performing chamber music; as a political activist, and as an equestrian, schooling dressage mounts with Olympic team members. After a major course correction, Diana dedicated herself to becoming a writer. 10,000 hours later, she’s now a novelist, poet, and creative non-fiction writer. As an editor at Hedgerow Books, Diana midwifed the publication of ten poetry collections, several of which

What if alignment, not effort, is the key to unlocking your next level? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with on Samantha Baltadonis her new book The Quantum Blueprint: Align Your Energy. Unlock Your Power. Lead With Purpose. 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.comSamantha Baltadonis is an Organization Development practitioner, transformation coach, and systems strategist who bridges personal transformation with leadership and organizational excellence. Her signature system, Quantum Strategy, empowers human-centered leadership and business practices. With more than a decade of experience leading transformational change in one of the top Fortune 500 companies, Samantha specializes in blending energy, strategy, and execution to create regenerative change. Her work contributes to the next evolution of leadership, blending systems thinking, energetics, and strategy to redefine how influence

Can a shattered faith become the beginning of a more authentic spiritual awakening? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Chantal Morales McKinney on her new book Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls: A Catalyst for Your Spiritual Growth.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 Chantal McKinney is a mystic Christian and visionary, a faith-based entrepreneur, nationwide speaker, coach, and consultant for a wide diversity of church leaders, faith communities, and non-profits. She was the founding pastor for Christ’s Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo in Winston-Salem, NC. She later founded Root Thrive Soar, a parachurch organization that trains, equips,and empowers churches, faith communities, and circles around the country. Its work centers on engaging compassionate action within local communities in the spirit of Christ’s love. She was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church a

Why are Americans getting sicker despite having the most advanced healthcare system in the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Stephen Bezruchka on his new book Born Sick in the USA: Improving the Health of a Nation.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.comStephen Bezruchka AM, MD, MPH, has worked in health and healthcare for over 50 years. A graduate of Stanford Medical School, with a public health degree from Johns Hopkins University, his career began by helping set up a community health project in a Himalayan valley a week’s walk from the road in Nepal. He later set up a remote district hospital there as a teaching hospital for Nepali doctors, whom he supervised. He spent over 30 years practicing as an emergency physician in the United States. He studied pure mathematics at Harvard, attaining a master’s degree, before pursuing medicine. This instilled a desire to understand

Are your thoughts holding you back, and what would change if you could finally break free? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Tracy Doyle on her new book Life Storms Finding Your Clear Sky: Practices to Overcome Negative Thinking, Build Connection, & Find Fulfillment. 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.comTracy Doyle is a resilience coach, award-winning author of Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky, and creator of the Aurora Method. Her journey from a childhood shaped by trauma and instability to award-winning entrepreneur who built and led a multimillion-dollar company to resilience coach is proof that what was shaped can be reshaped. A former CEO turned emotional wellness advocate, Tracy helps women break the unconscious patterns keeping them stuck in relationship conflicts and emotional burnout — and move from emotional reactivity to clarity, calm, and confidence. The first

What does Amazon’s $340 billion investment really mean for jobs, local communities, and the future of AI across America? Tune in for Holly Sullivan Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon on the findings of Amazon’s 2025 U.S. Economic Impact Report. 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 Holly Sullivan is the Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon, where she drives large-scale growth strategies that fuel job creation and innovation across the globe. She played a central role in Amazon’s high-profile HQ2 search, ultimately leading the development of the company's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia—bringing thousands of jobs to the region. Her impact continued with the launch of Amazon’s 5,000-employee Nashville hub and the expansion of 18 North American Tech Hubs, generating over 50,000 corporate and tech roles. https://www.abouta

What if the life you’ve been living isn’t who you truly are, and something deeper has been waiting to be remembered? Tune in TODAY for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore 7 Ways to Embody My Cowboy Wisdom and Release Past Energies.   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.comRobert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequency that speaks to the human spirit. His words? They aren’t spun from the silk of opulent boardrooms or echoing from the marbled halls of the elite. They are forged in the heart of life’s furnace, hammered with experience, and cooled in the soothing streams of empathy. They are real, raw, and resoundingly human. Cowboy Wisdom Hypnoacuity is hypnotherapy without the drama. Cowboy Wisdom is Pure Liberation that shows you the way to stop healing the past and quickly liberate your now

Are we carrying the pain of the world, and if so, how can awareness help us heal it? Tune in for Liz Moyer Benferhat on her new book When the World Hurts: Why the World’s Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comEmpath by nature and change-maker by trade, Liz Moyer Benferhat has worked in the sustainable development field for nearly twenty years, she knows how much heart goes into caring about our world. This is why she launched We Heal For All in 2018—to support fellow helpers, healers, and change makers with the many normal feelings that come with being alive and attuned to the changes in our world. Through healing Circles, writing, meditations, and trainings, she offers collective healing as a way to make sense of the world’s pain and as a set of practices for what to do about it. She lives in the Bronx, NY, with her husband, daughter, and cat, and holds

What if the key to lasting love isn’t perfection, but learning how to navigate the challenges together? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nico & Devon Hase on their new book This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership. 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.comnico + devon hase are married Buddhist teachers helping couples face—­ and blossom in—­ the truth about long-­ term romance. nico lived in a monastery for six years before earning a PhD in counseling psychology and becoming a full-­time Insight Meditation teacher. devon has practiced intensively in the Insight and Vajrayana traditions of meditation and teaches at Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and more. https://www.devonandnicohase.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03tzd3RH To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

What if one small act of kindness could change someone’s entire day, or even their life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Winston on Kindness Stones. 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.comLisa Winston is an intuitive abstract and mixed‑media artist, five‑time #1 international bestselling author, professional vocalist of more than 40 years, and devoted mom whose creative life is guided by intuition, energy, and heart. Her artistic journey has evolved from watercolor into vibrant acrylic abstracts and magical fluid art inspired by nature and spirit. Today, that same intuitive process flows into her Kindness Stones—hand‑painted rocks, stones, and clocks inspired by the beauty and energy of Santorini, Greece. Each piece is created in a state of trust and creative surrender, allowing the colors, shapes, and symbols to emerge naturally, always finding their way to the exact person w

Did you know that thousands of horses and donkeys face the kill pen every single day across the U.S.? What would a second chance for them look like? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion with Tahlia Fischer, co-founder at All Seated in a Barn rescue. 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.comTahlia Fischer is the co-founder of All Seated in a Barn, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing horses and donkeys from kill pens, offering them rehabilitation, and rehoming them into safe, loving environments. Through her work, Tahlia has helped save at-risk and endangered animals, including donkeys and even zebras, giving them a second chance at life. https://allseatedinabarn.comTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year - and families are making it more meaningful with connection and quality time. This year, Mexican Chef Pati Jinich and Eggland’s Best are inspiring families to create a vibrant, memory-making brunch at home - bringing everyone together through food, culture, and tradition. 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  Pati Jinich is a Mexican chef, NYT bestselling author and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV host of Pati’s Mexican Table, Panamericana and La Frontera, which is also the title of her forthcoming book. Known for her ability to bring traditional Latin American flavors to modern kitchens, Pati shares her love of Mexican cuisine with home cooks everywhere, making every meal an opportunity to celebrate culture, family, and flavor. https://www.egglandsbest.com To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact

When the lines between the ordinary and the magical blur, what does it really mean to belong? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Linda Drattell on her new novel The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps. 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.comLinda Drattell is an award-winning poet and writer who splits her time between Boulder, Colorado and  Barcelona. Her poems have been published in online magazines and in print with various anthologies and literary magazines. Learning to turn adversity into creative power, her two poetry collections published by Finishing Line Press, Remember This Day  (winner of the Bronze award from the 2023 Reader Views Choice Awards) and The Lighter Side of Horse Manure, showcase her wit and resilience, offering readers an uplifting and refreshingly honest take on life’s challenges. She writes of aging gracefully and with dignity and maintaining one’s sense of humor

When everything feels like too much, what actually helps you make it through one more day? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Niyc Pidgeon as we explore her new book One More Day: Find Strength and Resilience through Your Darkest Times with Life-Saving Tools from Positive Psychology. 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.comNiyc Pidgeon is an award winning Positive Psychologist, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Business Mentor, and author of books Now Is Your Chance and One More Day. She is Founder of The Positive Psychology Coach Academy CertificationⓇ Program, is known as the leader in Integrating Positive Psychology for Business and is on a mission to help a billion people become happier & healthier with Positive Psychology.  http://www.niycpidgeon.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0d6i5ZP1 To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.marian

What if one simple hug—just 20 seconds of connection—could change everything in a child’s life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Katherynne Martin on her new children’s book The Twenty Second Love Hug. 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.comKatherynne Martin is a passionate children's author with a big heart and an even bigger hug. As a wife, mother, and first-time grandmother, she has embraced the storytelling journey from a young age. After devoting years to raising her family, she finally made her dream of becoming a published best selling author a reality with her debut picture book, The Twenty Second Love Hug. Katherynne's writing reflects her belief in the power of love and connection, inspired by her family's unwavering support.  https://katherynnemartin.comOrder on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0hT9Al2s To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https:

What if the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding hold the key to your greatest growth? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Kelly Ann Street on her new book Embrace the Dark: Heal & Find Balance in Life's Deepest ShadowsMoments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comKelly Ann Street is a licensed therapist, author, and speaker whose work focuses on trauma, grief, and major life transitions. She integrates depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (parts work), psychedelic-informed perspectives, and intuitive practices to help people navigate dark nights of the soul and reconnect to their bodies, minds, and spirits with clarity and self-trust. She is the author of Embrace the Dark and host of the Embrace the Dark & the Light podcast. https://embracethedarkandthelight.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03IjzP6G To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://

How did one woman’s voice shape the fate of a nation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Debra Yates on her new book Woman Of Many Names. 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.comDebra Yates hails from Ohio but now resides in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Although she began her writing later in life, she did so with great passion. Being of Cherokee descent and having had stories passed down from generation to generation, Debra found herself drawn to family history, to the point of enlisting a genealogist to verify her conclusions. Traveling to relevant destinations along the East Coast and in the Midwest, she brought her findings back to the peace, calm, and tranquility that she feels God has provided to her in the Sunshine State. With the release of Woman of Many Names, she now puts her sights on a followup to document the next stage of her seventh-greatgrandmother's historic life. https://

What if the patterns in your life didn’t begin here, but in a past life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michelle Brock on her new book Who Do You Think You Are?: An Interactive Journey Through Your Past Lives and into Your Best Future. 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.comMichelle Brock is a New York City–based spiritual development life coach who specializes in past-life regression. Her work has been featured on Inside Amy Schumer, and her clients include celebrities, CEOs, writers, artists, and academics. She has been featured in publication including Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, Bustle, Elephant Journal, and YourTango. https://michelle-brock.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0gERxHNETo learn more about interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

What if the future isn’t happening to you but through you, and it’s full of more possibility than you could even imagine? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Steven Kotler on his new book We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance. 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.comSteven Kotler  is an American journalist, award-winning NYT best-selling author, and entrepreneur, recognized globally for his work in human performance, neuroscience, and the science of flow states. He holds a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Beyond writing, Kotler is the founder and executive director of Flow Research Collective — a leading organization researching peak performance, creativity, and human potential. His journalistic work has appeared in major publications like Wired, The New York Times Magazine, TIME, and others. https://www.stevenkotler.co