Moments With Marianne

Are you one of the 105 Million American caring for a loved one who is injured, wounded or ill? Tune in  for sisters J.J. Elliott Hill, MBA, & Natalie Elliott Handy, MSW as we discuss supporting caregivers using an advocate from CVS Speciality. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Natalie Elliott Handy, MSW, is a seasoned healthcare executive with a passion for serving others. Natalie has over 24 years in the health and human services industry, she has worked with children and their families, partnering with local and state level government agencies and community organizations, to meet critical mental and behavioral health needs. She believes in the power of advocacy, using her voice and position to bring macro level change on the local, state, and federal levels, serving on committees, task forces, planning groups, and boards. In August 2022, she was honored to be appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the State

How is AI revolutionizing the workplace and transforming industries by working alongside humans to enhance performance? Tune for an inspiring discussion with Ethan Barhydt from Voiceops, Dr. Miles Beckett from Flossy & Caroline Hodges from Dimer Health. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  In 2025, AI teammates will officially join the workforce, fundamentally transforming how companies operate and succeed. Voiceops CEO & Founder Ethan Barhydt share with us how Voiceops is bringing this future to life today by creating AI teammates that work alongside every member of your go-to-market organization. These AI teammates turn every customer conversation into actionable organizational insights, creating a unified intelligence engine that drives smarter decisions and stronger results across every team. With Voiceops, sales reps receive personalized virtual coaching; marketing teams understand precisely why customers buy o

How can a K9 handler’s journey of resilience, service, and redemption inspire us to find purpose even in life’s toughest moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with David Mendoza III on his new books Unleashed Redemption: A K9 Handler's Story of Hope & Healing and The Biblical Adventures of Floppy and Hoppy.#MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! David Mendoza III is the Founder and CEO of Books For His Glory Publishing, and he is a dedicated servant leader with a deep commitment to faith, service, and storytelling. A retired federal law enforcement officer with over 30 years of service, he is also a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran. Holding a seminary degree in biblical studies, David has served as a law enforcement chaplain, peer support member, and Veterans Support Program volunteer.  Now a Christian minister and former pastor, David shares his faith through ministry and writing. He is the author of several childre

Are you ready to rewrite your story and embrace a future filled with deeper meaning and connection? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Cynthia Marks on her new podcast AND NOW LOVE. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Cynthia Marks is a dedicated advocate for emotional healing and personal growth. As the host and creator of the AND NOW LOVE Podcast, she brings years of personal experience and profound insights into the exploration of love, dreams, and the unconscious.    Inspired by her late husband, Dr. Bernard Bail, Cynthia's mission is to share his life-changing teachings with a global audience, helping people unlock their potential and embrace authentic living. https://www.andnowlove.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Who do you turn to when you’ve used a defective product? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Donald Fountain on his new book Defect Safety: A Primer for Lawyers to Identify Defective Products and Promote Consumer Safety Through Litigation. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Trial attorney Donald Fountain has reshaped consumer safety standards through landmark product defect litigation as founding partner at Clark, Fountain, Littky-Rubin & Whitman. Over his 37-year career, he has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts that have led to industry-wide safety reforms and product recalls. His landmark case Batchelder v. Malibu Boats resulted in an unprecedented $200 million verdict and the company's public acknowledgment of safety defects affecting 25 years of boat production. A recognized expert in automotive and consumer product safety, Fountain played a key role in litigation that led to the largest tire recall

Does a decades-old case hold the keys to new truths that have yet to be investigated? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Mike Cobb on his new historical novel You Will Know Me by My Deeds.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Mike Cobb is a writer, a native Atlantan, and a student of history. His body of literary work includes both fiction and nonfiction, short-form and long-form, as well as articles and blogs. While he is comfortable playing across a broad range of genres and topics, much of his focus is on historical fiction, Southern literary fiction, crime fiction, and true crime.  Rigorous research is foundational to his writing. He gets that honestly, having spent much of his professional career as a scientist.  https://mgcobb.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if a near-death experience gave you signs that the universe was guiding you toward a new life path? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Lotte Valentin on her new book Med School After Menopause: The Journey of my Soul.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Lotte Valentin, NMD, is an author, evidential psychic medium, medical medium, ancestral healer and international keynote speaker! She is described as an oracle who has the ability to touch the heights and move into the power of the mystic, prophet and seer. She is the creator of several Ancestral Healing Journeys and meditations which she produced in collaboration with Hemi-Sync. Dr. Lotte is a faculty member at The Shift Network as well as Humanity’s Team and teaches for the Theosophical Society and other organizations. Dr. Lotte is also a distinguished member of the National Organization for Medical Intuition (NOMI). Dr. Lotte is also the host of her own podca

Can having a life-altering stoke also be a blessing in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Liv Rosin on her new book My Stroke of Blessings: A Message of Hope.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Liv Rosin, a retired English teacher with over 35 years of experience, shares her inspiring journey in My Stroke of Blessings – A Message of Hope. After surviving a hemorrhagic stroke in 2011, Liv’s memoir reflects her resilience, faith, and the unwavering support of her family. An award-winning educator, Liv’s story offers hope and candid insights into overcoming life’s greatest challenges, inspiring readers to find blessings even in adversity.  https://www.facebook.com/liv.rosinFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Is it time to start planning your making financial goals? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Boaz Lahovitsky on Wealth Management Tools & Resources from J.P. Morgan Personal Advisors. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Boaz Lahovitsky is Head of J.P. Morgan Personal Advisors,  J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s remote advice channel. Boaz has over 15 years of experience in wealth and asset management, with a broad track record across the financial advice industry. Boaz joined J.P. Morgan Wealth Management from Vanguard, where he led the firm’s remote advice business to the high net worth segment, overseeing a workforce of over 300 senior financial advisors with $100B in managed assets. Prior to Vanguard, Boaz held executive roles in strategy, transformation, operations, and managed account platforms in the financial advice space. Boaz holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Law degree from the Hebrew Univers

Did you know there are still last-minute steps you can take to boost your tax refund? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Greene-Lewis, CPA, and TurboTax Expert.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Lisa Greene-Lewis is a CPA and tax expert for TurboTax.  Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and breaking down tax laws. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws, help tax filers better understand them and save money. Lisa also has a well-rounded professional background, and she has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager.  Lisa is passionate about breaking down tax laws and sharing tips to help taxpayers save on their taxes no matter what stage of life they’re in. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to customers to help them is paramount. Lisa has contributed tax articles to local, national, and online publications, including US New

How did one woman’s vision for a doll change the way generations of girls saw their futures? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Renee Rosen on her new book Let’s Call Her Barbie: A Novel.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Renee Rosen is a USA Today bestselling author. Her novels include Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl, The Social Graces, Park Avenue Summer, Windy City Blues, White Collar Girl, What the Lady Wants and Dollface as well as the young adult novel, Every Crooked Pot.  https://reneerosen.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if your family’s history could be preserved in a stunning, tailor-made book for generations to come? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Renee Innis on Akin. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! With an extensive career in the areas of branding, publication, advertising, and a plethora of other design specialties, Renee Innis' passion for design continues to lead her down the most inspiring pathways. For more than a decade she has insatiably researched her own ancestral history and several lineages with prodigious discoveries  — some leading her to the 16th century and beyond. This culmination of creative problem-solving experience, a passion for genealogy, and innate sensibility to tell a story, inspired her to launch Akin in 2022. Akin offers thoughtful retrospectives in the form of tailor-designed books, memorabilia boxes, and many more timeless remembrances to commemorate family histories. https://akin.houseFor

How did one troubled rescue dog inspire a nationwide franchise business with 24 locations? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ryan Wimpey, on Tip Top K9 Dog Training & Franchise. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Ryan Wimpey, founder of Tip Top K9 Dog Training, has spent the last 18 years training over 5,000 dogs and sharing his passion for teaching others. He manages three businesses: Tip Top K9 Franchising, with 24 locations across the U.S.; Tip Top K9 Tulsa, an Oklahoma training facility with a 32-person team; and Tip Top International, a pet product wholesaler. https://tiptopk9.com https://tiptopk9franchising.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Are you looking to dive deeper into your mindfulness practice? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with  Andrew Holecek on his new book I'm Mindful, Now What?: Moving Beyond Mindfulness to Meet the Modern World. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Andrew Holecek is a renowned author and humanitarian who teaches internationally on spirituality, meditation, lucid dreaming, and the art of dying. He has studied sleep yoga, bardo yoga, and other traditional practices with living masters in India and Nepal. His work has appeared in Psychology Today, Parabola, Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Utne  Reader, Buddhadharma, Light of Consciousness, and many other periodicals. He hosts the popular Edge of Mind podcast and is the founder of the Night Club community, a support platform for nocturnal meditations.  https://www.andrewholecek.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Do you want to take control of your financial future? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gregory Mohr, on his books Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth and Expert Resilience: How Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Future in Mind, Mastery, and Meaning.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Gregory Mohr, is a visionary entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, and the driving force behind Franchise Maven. Gregory's journey from a seasoned micro-electric circuit engineer to the CEO and founder of a thriving franchise empire is nothing short of inspiring. https://www.franchisemaven.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com #book #bookclub #reading #readinglist #financialfreedom #buildingwealth #wealth #franchise 

Now that this Civil War myth has been exposed, what shocking truths are uncovered about David Henry White, the free Black teen taken prisoner aboard the Alabama? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Andrew Sillen PhD, on his new book Kidnapped at Sea: The Civil War Voyage of David Henry White. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Andrew Sillen, PhD, is a visiting research scholar in the Department of Anthropology at Rutgers University. He was formerly a professor of paleoanthropology and the founding director of development at the University of Cape Town and the vice president of institutional advancement at Brooklyn College. https://kidnappedatsea.com  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #bookclub #reading #readinglist #historicalfiction #history #civilwar #free #freedom

Is your career strategy secretly holding you back? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Becky Heidesch, MBA, on her new #book The Career Masterclass for Women: Staying Marketable and Succeeding in a Changing Business World.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Becky Heidesch, MBA, is the founder of two online career centers and a boutique executive search firm, where she has interviewed hundreds of executives and placed senior-level women across various industries. With decades of experience as a coach, HR director, entrepreneur, and executive recruiter, she has consulted for companies like Oshman’s Sporting Goods, Franklin Covey, and Hyundai Motor America. A recognized industry expert, Becky has been featured in college textbooks, major publications like the Los Angeles Times and Sports Business Journal, and on media outlets including NBC and the S&P Global podcast. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Califo

Looking to step into a luxurious and serene atmosphere in the heart of Los Angeles? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Mark Adams, Director of Sales & Marketing at Sonesta LAX, as he shares the story behind Los Angeles' premier hotel destination. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Mark Adams, Director of Sales & Marketing at Sonesta LAX, has 25 years of global direct sales experience in hospitality. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston. Mark has a proven track record of building and leading teams to unprecedented results. His holistic approach to revenue creation includes leveraging relationships and technology to exceed profitable revenue generation business models. He is a skilled collaborator who understands the market landscape, has a deep understanding of hotel operations and conference and catering services, and knows how to provide the b

Did you know that certain skin conditions can present differently depending on skin tones? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Anna Chacon on her new book Atlas of SkinImages. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Dr. Anna Chacon, aka “America’s dermatologist," is a board-certified dermatologist breaking boundaries and redefining access to skincare expertise through her innovative approach to teledermatology. As a concierge dermatologist and online skin specialist across the nation, Dr. Chacon offers personalized and convenient care to patients in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, she recently opened a state-of-the-art practice in Miami, Florida. A trailblazer in the field, Dr. Chacon's journey into dermatology was inspired by her father, a prominent critical care physician. Hailing from a multi-ethnic background, she brings a unique perspective to her practice, fl

Are you looking for a children’s book that inspires compassion and teamwork? Tune in tune in for an inspiring discussion with Chelsea Chong Kim on her new book Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Chelsea Chong Kim is an award-winning children’s book author, podcast host, and former middle school math teacher whose debut, Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl, was featured on iHeart Radio, ValiantCEO Magazine, and Good Day Fox Stateline. In addition to writing, she hosts Chelsea’s Story Nook Podcast, where she interviews authors worldwide and shares behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process. She is currently working on the second Carol the Carrot book, developing magical new characters and merchandise that champion individuality, teamwork, and confident leadership. https://chelseastorynook.com/For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com