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The United Kingdom’s Royal Family has always been one of the core foundations of British culture, and the time of succession grows near. In this episode, co-hosts Dani Behr and Tara Joseph discuss the different controversies the Royal Family is going through and give their insights, opinions, and concerns on matters concerning the present and the future of the monarchy. Tara also shares the wonderful experiences she’s had meeting with some of the big shots in the Royal Family.

Cancer treatment has been a struggle for many people and families that have loved ones suffering from this disease. That is why it is vital that we have organizations that further fund research about it as well as clinics that help those diagnosed with it. In this episode, Christine Romeo, director of communications for The Farrah Fawcett Foundation, visits the show to share her work of helping fund research for HPV and anal cancer. She also lets us in on her life as a mother of an autistic child.

Musicians, especially those who provide scores for movies and TV shows, are most often hidden behind the scenes. However, today’s guest is very much in the spotlight, and her work with brands like Bentley has proven the importance of her music, talent and brand power. Today, Tara Joseph talks with virtuoso cellist/electric cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and entrepreneur Tina Guo, about what fuelled her passion for music and how she started composing. She also recalls how she broke into the video game world and movie industry, performing and composing for some of the biggest games and movies of the last few years.  Learn more from this dynamic and entrepreneurial woman and hear how she also loves to pass her business acumen onto others.

Performance directors are people who perform an all-encompassing role beyond what coaches, PTs, and traditional athletic trainers can offer. In this episode, Performance Director and Nutritionist to the stars, brit Dave Hancock reveals his methodologies in helping athletes perform at their optimal level. He works with Odell Beckham, Kevin Durant, The NY Knicks, Man United & Chelsea FC, to Rock stars like U2 and Movie stars too. Dave shares their inside health and fitness tips and tricks as well as discusses his world, what he does, and offers some advice on how to stay fit, lean, and keep the weight off just like the stars!

It’s easy to criticize films and TV shows without knowing the hard work, time, and dedication put into it behind the scenes. In this episode, co-hosts Dani Behr and Tara Joseph talks about their company, Dantar Productions, and what they do in their daily lives as they explain the process behind TV production. They go into the details of the experiences and skills they’ve learned being both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, and discuss what the work environment is like in order to produce TV shows for entertainment. They also share how their personal differences became a key factor in making their company whole and successful.

The music industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the business world. In this episode, Kathleen Alder, the Founder and MD of WildKat, shares how and why she started her own company and sheds some light as to how PR and marketing works within the music industry. As a real female powerhouse running a global PR and marketing business and a fantastic mom at the same time, she takes us through her musical background, from pop, to classical, and how she finds clients and artists.

Are you looking to hone your skills as a screenwriter and a storyteller? Professional storyteller Heidi Hornbacher is a writer, producer, and director. In this episode, Heidi joins Dani Behr and Tara Joseph to talk about her passion for writing and how she shares her skills through PageCraft. From Italy to LA, Heidi and her husband, Carlo, have helped writers hone their craft and produce some of the best works we know today. Don’t miss this episode to learn the basics of screenwriting and why the delivery of the exposition can make or break your work.

Life is full when you seize opportunities and make decisions you never thought you'd make because of love. Crazy expat Louise Monger joins Dani Behr for a chat about life and love and living in the USA. Born entertainer, Louise lives life to the full. She talks about from her daring bucket list to being a stepmom to kids of a similar age and a prenup chitchat with her lawyer husband. She also gets down about overcoming fears, the pressure of delivering a comedy, and writing your will.

We seldom meet people in our lives who magnify positivity and goodness when they are around us. Today, Dani Behr and Tara Joseph interview Lina Bradford, also known as DJ Lina. Kicking off her career at an early age, DJ Lina tells us her amazing beginnings and journey towards becoming a world class DJ. She talks about her grandmother, a black wicker witch, as a key influence in her life. Feel Lina’s magnetic energy as she tells us her magical story from studying ballet to becoming a renowned DJ who is loved and adored by many.

In today’s episode, Tara talks to the young, super-talented tenor, Jonathan Antoine.  Jonathan shares with us his journey to success - from overcoming bullying to creating his three-act album called Going The Distance. As a singer who has been through so many challenges, Jonathan also shares some tips on how singers can look after their voices and how to be better understood by others through communication.