Dr. Zafra Lerman is a scientist, educator, and humanitarian. She holds a PhD in chemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science and conducted research on isotope effects at Cornell and Northwestern Universities in the US, and the ETH, Zurich, Switzerland. She is a highly respected multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominee and a tireless proponent of world peace.

Arlen Schumer is a celebrated author, comic book illustrator and pop culture historian. In this episode, Arlen Schumer discusses his latest book, 'The 5 Themes of The Twilight Zone'.

Author, Tony Books Avilez is a Medical Exercise Specialist and strength and conditioning coach. In this episode, Tony discusses his latest book, 'The Quantum Leap', a practical how-to guide to helping individuals unlock their truest, fullest potential and accelerate their transformations through the harnessing of The 12 Universal laws.

Valerie Pepe talks candidly about her life and living with the congenital condition, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenital A.M.C. We also discuss her books and her ongoing benefit advocacy.

Discover a chilling true story of survival from 1974. A 14-year-old's harrowing hitchhiking experience turned into a fight for freedom against a dangerous captor. Witness resilience unfold. - Keith Smith - Author of "Men in My Town"

Don Close, filmmaker, is known for films Evil Insight, Forgive Me Father (2025) and In My Eyes (2020).

interview with ballerina Jessica Sgambelluri

Interview with Robert Lucy, a dedicated visual artist who has maintained a daily studio practice for over 35 years. Robert lives and works in Woodstock, New York, with his husband, writer/performer, Chris Wells. Together they are the co-founders of The Secret City, a celebrated arts organization.

Zara Phillips is a singer and songwriter, actor, author, and activist. As an adoptee herself, much of her work is centered around the adoption world and is focused on improving understanding the lifelong impact of adoption. She is a mother of three and tours with her husband, musician Richard Thompson. She divides her time between London and New Jersey.

Zara was raised in Totteridge, North London, and was adopted as a baby. She found her birth mother at 24 and after a lifelong search, her birth father at 51. She was always singing and writing as a child, which led to her becoming a harmony singer in the 80s, with acts like Bob Geldof, Matt Bianco, David Essex, and Nick Kamen.

Hala Maroc is a multimedia personality, serial entrepreneur, culture curator, artist and wellness advocate. She owns #OntheBlockWithHalaMaroc, a full-service digital marketing agency servicing small businesses, influencers, artists, and creatives. She also has a wellness shop called #BADASSBOOTCAMP promoting self care and empowerment with events, workshops, collaborations with local & top brands, content, and more.. Elaine Messi is a powerhouse in Staten Island real estate and a true community champion. She’s been seen on the Dr. Oz Show and Million Dollar Listing New York, and has led countless fundraisers—raising well over $50,000 for causes including March of Dimes, Breast Cancer Research, and many more local and national organizations. For her humanitarian efforts, she was honored by David Wright and the New York Mets. She was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by Zumba Fitness, awarded the Staten Island Community Health Hero Award and multiple awards by several different organizations.