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How what we do in our youth shape us to who we are today. Kim speaks about being a swimmer, when she started modeling school and landing on the cover of Bazaar in just 4 days!

She tells what she can on how she became the face of Revlon in 1983, having any idea that she was one of the most recognizable faces in America and the moment she realized that she was a Supermodel. What does that term mean? Being in six Sports Illustrated issues and what shot does she like the most which leads into a conversation of running and her current injury.

Sticking to her values and not posing nude and her thought process if there may have been any backlash for future work. Life after modeling and staying in shape which led her into broadcasting and getting the job at Good Morning America. 

Being on the last episode of “Cheers” with Mike Ditka and what that experience was like. The importance of health and fitness alongside being an author and what the book- “A Model for a Better Future” is about that segways into how her nanny turned Kim to the faith she has in her life today!
 Was she ever questioned or punished for being a sex symbol and having her faith?

How she came up with her new Mission Statement, what she hopes to accomplish and is she where she thought she would be today looking back 5 years? 

Kim Alexis Links:

Official Website: https://kimalexis.com/

1987 SI Photo with airplane: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/236650155410330343/

Buy “A Model for a Better Future”:  https://kimalexis.com/a-model-for-a-better-future/

Free As A Tee: https://freeasatee.com/

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Jesse starts with his memories of music as a child, where his influence came from and the time, he decided to make music part of his life. Growing up in Wetumpka and living in a small town. What was his career thought when going to college and earning a master’s degree. 

His first performance in front of a crowd that could come back to haunt a former teacher, playing on TV for Alabama Live, the story behind his first single- I’m Going Out. The early days when he played in front of nobody.

Hear a clip, the funny story behind the song- “Natty Light” and what parts of the song refer to him personally.  His two singles in 2022- “Used To” & “You”, hear clips from both, the inspiration behind them and how they are being received. Using his life experiences to connect with his fans. 

His label-Treehouse Records, songs he likes to cover and who he would like to open for!

Get connected with Jesse below:

Jesse Cofty Links:

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Listen to Jesse’s Music: https://beacons.ai/jessecoftymusic

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Christmas Music:

Christmas Parade- Home for the Holidays, Jingle Bells-Edward Hall

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Hear great insight from Gianni about:

His new book-The 6th Family, Corleone Fine Italian Food Products, & his clothing line-La Cosa Mia. 

The polio ward, being homeless, and sleeping on 50lb. bags of flour in a bakery. 

How he met Mob Boss Frank Costello, first met Marilyn Monroe and the money he was making during the filming of the wedding scene of The Godfather. 

Gianni’s plan for himself for the premiere of The Godfather which he thought would make him a star!

His foresight to buy the unpaid casino markers in Las Vegas and turn them into a business. 

His clubs in Las Vegas, Tiffany’s & State Street that leads to his parcel of land he still owns today that is vacant.

The story of who he was with (a former president) on 9-11 and where he ended up for the next year.                                                                                                        

How he was given a one of kind Rolex watch that is worth over 100K and the historic home he now lives in. 

The tactic Frank Sinatra used to help him become a singer! 

Gianni Russo Links:

Official Website: https://www.giannirusso.com/

Buy Hollywood Godfather Book: https://www.giannirusso.com/book/

Corleone Fine Italian Foods: https://corleonefineitalian.com/

La Cosa Mia Clothing Line: https://lacosa-mia.com/

Hollywood Godfather Podcast: http://hollywoodgodfatherpodcast.com/

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Her career began as a DJ in Michigan and then talked her husband into moving to LA with no jobs.

Voice over work led to where she is today, the difficulty of being an actress, and dealing with rejection of not getting a part. 

The first job on “Only in Hollywood” and what she recalls about that, being on scare tactics, MAD TV, & Netflix.

The process of recording a video game, landing roles in 9 films and 5 commercials in 2002, the importance of an agent and getting the role in Disney’s “Cheaper by the Dozen.”

What it means to be part of The Lifetime Movie Network, her upcoming film “Armageddon” on Sci Fi Network which will be released soon! She talks about her two viral PSA’s (Love Has No Labels & Save the Bees).

Her Christmas Movie, “Crown Prince of Christmas” starts airing on December 10th on Great American Family. Hear what it is about, where and when it was shot and how to find it in your area.

Does the red carper ever get old? 

The shows conclude with her favorite role to play role to play, who she at home, being a Sunday School Teacher, and how to connect with her (see links). 

Nancy Harding Links:

Follow Nancy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.harding/

Great American Family: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/

Crown Prince of Christmas: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-prince-for-the-holidays/

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We begin the show with great stories of her childhood drag racing with golf carts on her father’s course! Georgia tells us of the days as the Kodak Girl and having a life-sized cutout of her in over 80,000 drug stores all over the world. 

Her two alter egos Georgia White & Black, the first memory of the mafia in her neighborhood, learning the violence of the mafia and how she became a getaway driver for the mob. Meeting Mob Boss-Carlo Gambino and becoming a courier for him. 

What it was like being married to the mob? Did she turn her head to husband’s possible extra marital affairs? Was she property?

Stories of the multiple times her then husband tried to kill her which includes Russian Roulette, being hung out of a window and jumping out of a car in Las Vegas. 

On top of this she was being stalked! 

Going from getaway driver to Hollywood stunt driver that leads to the accident that ended her days driving cars for Hollywood. Is the mob or Hollywood harder?

Her book- “The Company She Keeps” that helped her with all the trauma and bring her and her daughter Toni closer together. 

Putting her life into a television series! Georgia tells about Frankie, who he was and what he meant to her. 

Georgia Durante Links:

Official Website: https://www.georgiadurante.com/

BUY- The Company She Keeps: https://www.thecompanyshekeeps.com/

Wheel Woman Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wheel-woman-96165410/

Kodak Girl Photo: https://www.georgiadurante.com/gallery

Enchanted Manor: https://www.enchantedmanorevents.com/index.php

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His story was the inspiration for the 2006 Disney Movie-Invincible. Former Football wide receiver and played 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. A Cancer survivor and author. An inspiration to others.

Vince explains how he handled the mental illness of his mother growing up, the teachers at school which became his mentors, and his father doing all he could to provide for the family. 

What is his favorite sport as he played football, basketball, and track in high school and received a track scholarship to St. Joe’s University. 

What the quote from his mentor Coach George Corner means to him that leads him to telling the untold story. 

He was running a 4.5 at age 30 on grass!

The days of trying out and making the Philadelphia Eagles roster that includes what got him through the tough days of training camp, his feelings of making the first cut and when he felt part of the team after becoming an Eagle. 

What he learned from Coach Dick Vermeil, the hardest part of being in the NFL and how a 4-minute segment on Monday Night Football sparked Hollywood to make his life into a movie. 

Vince tells the process on how the movie was made, the title Invincible, and how his life changed after the movie was released! 

The books he has written, white knuckling, and overcoming colon cancer. 

Vince Papale Links:

Website: https://www.vincepapale.com/

Vince’s Books: https://www.vincepapale.com/invinciblebooks.html

Buy “The Last Laugh”: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Laugh-Vision-Victory/dp/1684016150/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2HNARV1NT81Y0&keywords=vince+papale+book&qid=1668027169&sprefix=vince+papale+book%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-3

Video of Vince in the NFL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WpnaTICs2g

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Growing up one of 18 children in a loving family in Honduras. The difficulties living in East LA after moving to the US. Carlos tells a couple stories when he realized what kid of childhood he had. These stories are the bedrock of him becoming a comedian. 

His mother saw he would want to say things that leads at a story on how he got into comedy. Mitzi Shore the Comedy Store owner suggested he change his name from Ned to Carlos which he explains that includes the attack on his name which many others have done. 

The escape from Mexico story behind taking the stage in Acapulco and performing in Spanish. 

Does he enjoy acting? The best part of the Super Bowl 2007 Commercial for Bud Light that made his Dad proud. 

Carlos has been accused of stealing jokes but have comedians stole his jokes? He gives a detailed answer on this entire topic which a discussion about how he has been treated where other celebrities have done far worse things develops. 

The current tour-Laughin’ & Livin’ is coming to Las Vegas from November 18-20 at the South Point Casino. 

Carlos Mencia Links:

2007 Super Bowl Commercial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=670X2MCWzK0

Official Website: https://carlosmencia.com/

Laughin & Livin Tour: https://carlosmencia.com/tour.php

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A Heartbeat & A Guitar Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tears

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A well renowned vegan chef that is creating a better world one dish at a time. Head of the all-star panel of judges on the new vegan competition show-Peeled! She is an environmental and animal activist who is fiery that also has a spiritual soul. 
  

What do the words food & vegan bring to your mind? Josie & Tommy want to know. 

Hearing what a plant-based lifestyle is and the difference between plant-based and Mediterranean diet. Then get the new idea for expanding on Meatless Mondays!

Discussion on the vegan movement that has facts on the billions spent each year, talk on Italy, Vegan pizzerias, and we challenge you to “try” vegan for just 30 DAYS and what that saves!

Josie talks about your pantry, spices, good fats, vegan cheese, and chia seed ideas. 

Plant Based healing in which Josie shares a personal experince, helping the planet with facts to back this up. 

Your Thanksgiving dinner and Josie’s Chicago deep dish pizza.

What are Chef Josie’s future plans?

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Hear the first show with Josie: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/lujixatbvfve5duhm86fxs5csiqji1

Follow Chef Josie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganchefjosie/?hl=en

Peeled!: https://www.peeledshow.com

Vkind App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1515006098

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Public speaker, that was born in Egypt and raised in the US. NY Times bestselling author for American Radical-Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent. He is an Arabic speaking Muslim American and former undercover operative with the FBI that covered al Qaeda and ISIS.

Tamer gives us insight into:

Winning spelling bees as a child

Getting into law enforcement, undercover school, and does he consider himself to be an actor?

Thoughts when chosen for undercover operative work, the levels of al Qaeda, and reason behind the name Operation Dire Wolf. 

Using emotion to get in with the bumps as he explains, his role on the scheduled attack in Toronto, the feelings when a criminal tells him all his secrets. This leads to a story about a recording mishap along an example of a high counterterrorism situation. 

The moment he gained the trust of the mastermind, testifying in court, their justifications for their acts of terrorism which Tamer then explains the difference between radical Islam & true tenets of the religion. His feelings of what they doing to his religion and is there a way to end these radicals?

What human connection means to Tamer, the term American Sleeper, and what he feels the current state of the fight vs. ISIS is. He tells you what he learned about counterterrorism reflecting back. Tamer talks about the hours and efforts he goes through to conceal his identity as he wanted by every terrorist group in the world. 

Ending his career as a undercover operative, writing his book-American Radical, and what he continues to recall about the operation. 

We conclude the show with Patriotism. 

Tamer Elnoury Links:

American Radical Official Site:  https://americanradical.com/

Buy your copy of American Radical here: https://americanradical.com/american-radical/

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