A Closer Look with Pam Atherton

Meet Leo Grillo, founder of D.E.L.T.A. Rescue in California. His animal sanctuary is the largest in the world with 1,500 abandoned animals that he has personally captured over the years. Leo left behind his acting job in Hollywood and chose to devote his life to caring for abandoned dogs and cats. In our chat, he talks about the difficulties of fundraising, why he doesn't allow adoptions, and what kind of efforts are required for a sanctuary of that size.

In addition, Leo is in the process of writing The Rainbow Bridge is Real, a book for pet lovers everywhere. He is also founder of the national Horse Rescue of America.  Check out the website for the sanctuary www.deltarescue.org,  which includes a full length film "The Rescuer." Please stop by, you'll be glad you did! For more fascinating interviews don't forget to visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

A diagnosis of diabetes at 9 years-old spurred Joseph Semprevivo and his family to found the groundbreaking business of sugar-free cookies... cookies that have gone on to be featured on QVC and are found on shelves across the nation and in 44 countries.

Author of Madness, Miracles, Millions, Joseph chronicles his rags-to-riches story and how Joseph's Lite Cookies sales went hand-in-hand with educating the public about diabetes.  In the interview we also get an abundance of advice for start-up entrepreneurs. To learn more about Joseph's Lite cookies check out his website www.josephslitecookies.com. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating interviews.

Award winning Dr. Andrew Roberts' latest biography, "Napoleon:A Life," is now on bookshelves and it offers an exciting new perspective on the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte. With the advent of 33,000 of Napoleon's letters recently becoming available for viewing, Dr. Roberts has been able to gain tremendous insight into this very complex man.

In our interview, Roberts puts to rest all the long-running Napoleon caricatures and delves into the details that kept Napoleon driven to excel in all things at all times. Follow Napoleon's achievements and find out how he really spent his final years. Much more information is available on Dr. Roberts' site at www.andrew-roberts.net. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more stimulating interviews!

His name may not be familiar, but you've certainly seen his work on television and in the movies. Emmy award winning Cinematographer James L. Carter has a list of credit that include shows like, Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Hawaii 5-0, Castle, and CSI, in additiona to movies such as Ladder 49, Believe in Me, My Dog Skip, and Tuck Everlasting. If you've ever wanted to get the inside scoop of what it's like to work on major TV shows and films, James has the 411 for you.

Find out what it was like filming in Hawaii, how creating television shows has changed over the years, and what impact cable TV has had on programming.  For much more information be sure to visit his website www.jameslcarterasc.com and view some videos of his work. For many more fascinating interviews please stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Perfectionism may seem to be a desirable trait to some, but is it really worth pursuing? Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo weighs in on the behavior and leaves no doubt that being perfect is anything but satisfying.

Author of "Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create the Life You Love" Elizabeth delivers an insightful perspective on what drives a perfectionist and what fallout can result from it. She describes motivating factors and offers solutions that can lead to more rewarding lives.

For much more information on this topic please be sure to stop by Dr. Lombardo's site www.elizabethlombardo.com. Don't forget to also visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating interviews!

Americans have been enthralled with the saga of the Kennedys for decades. Well-known biographer Barbara Leaming's latest book "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: The Untold Story" focuses on the trauma and tragegy that Jackie experienced, and the PTSD that she dealt with for decades, following JFK's assassination.

Barbara details Jackie in the throes of PTSD, at the time an unknown, unrecognized disorder. Her sudden value as a political asset placed Jackie in a unique position,  adding enormous pressure to her already stressful life. Barbara explains how what seemed to be Jackie's out-of-character move to have a  relationship with Aristotle Onassis is understandable in light of Jackie's struggle.

For a striking portrayal of an amazing woman, be sure to pick this book up for a read. If you're looking for more fascinating interviews stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com!

Angela Manuel Davis, a 5 time All-American member of the USA Track and Field Team transitioned from athlete to a woman passionate about sharing fitness of mind, body and spirit with others. As an Olympic Trials semi-finalist Angela has a lot of information on what constitutes a championship mindset.

Angela and her husband, Jerome, are also deeply involved in the Urban Fitness 9.1.1. program in low income communities to empower children and young adults to realize their inner potentials. As the New Year approaches remember it's never too late to restart your life. Change your mind, change your body, and change your life! For more information on Angela please be sure to visit www.angelamanueldavis.com. For more fascinating interviews don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

It's the baking time of year, but many of us are too busy to bake from scratch.  Grace Wells, editor of Pillsbury cookbooks, drops by to extol the virtues of refrigerated dough. She also tells us about the Pillsbury cookbook with all the recipe to help you serve up easy, scrumptious recipes that will tickle your taste buds - but are also time-saving and EASY!! 

Grace shares some recipes, gives us the down-low on the Bake-off, and offers a tip or two for baking.  If you stop by www.pillsbury.com, you'll find an astonishing number of cooking ideas plus 10-second videos to inspire you! It's fast, and most of all EASY. What are you waiting for? Don't forget to also stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more stimulating interviews.

Master of Thrillers, bestselling author David Baldacci returns with "The Escape," his latest in the John Puller series! The story contains the requiste Baldacci twists and turns, uncertainty, and a healthy dose of paranoia. And because the series focuses on family dynamics in a military setting, the book is chock full of acronyms, protocols, and military life. Without giving away the story, David describes what processes he goes through to write a novel. citing astonishing lengths he goes to for accuracy.  

Aside from writing, a concern close to David's heart is literacy and hunger and he and his wife, Michelle, have created the Wish You Well Foundation. The foundation is partnering with Feeding America in a program called Feeding Body and Mind. To learn more about David Baldacci, or his foundation please be sure to visit www.davidbaldacci.com and www.wishyouwellfoundation.org. For many more fascinating interviews stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com!

You may have heard the story recently about Angelina Jolie inquiring into the purchase of Ernest Hemingway's typewriter from Steve Soboroff. In addition to being President of the Los Angeles Police Commission, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Weingart Foundation, Steve collects historical typewriters.

In this excerpt of an earlier interview, Steve discusses the seven famous typewriters he owns and the mystique that surrounds them. He explains how to authenticate a typewriter and what a typewriter fingerprint is. It's a fun, and fascinating, interview!

For much more information on Steve please stop by his website at www.stevesoboroff.com. Don't forget to visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating interviews!