Happy New Year to all!  One of the smartest resolutions we  can all  make this time of year is to stop procrastinating.  Today’s guest has fine advice as to  how we can take command of our financial wellness and plan effectively for retirement.  Financial advisor Aviva Sapers, along with co-author Andrew MacDougall, has written, “Someday Is Not a Day of the Week: Unlock Your Financial Potential Today.”  Aviva explains in easy to understand language how to develop financial confidence and create a safer, more sustainable path to your future!

Anxiety.  It is a seminal part of the human condition.  We need it to survive and grow.   But for millions of us anxiety takes a heavy toll.  What if there was another way to think about anxiety, to actually experience anxiety in a  way that can change your life for the better?   Our guest is Dr. David H. Rosmarin, author of “Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You.”   Listen to this episode and you just might come away with a whole new perspective on anxiety and a whole lot more!

Today we welcome Dr. Anna Yusim, author of an inspiring and well-researched new book entitled, “Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life.”  Anna integrates the best of Western medicine with universal spiritual  principles to help us discover more meaning and joy in life!

She’s an award winning creative force on Madison Avenue.  Micki Pagano is also a New Yorker who was deeply affected by the terror attacks on 9-11.  Her inspiring book about the afterlife, redemption and hope in the wake of what happened on that fateful day is moving and imaginative.  Join us as we introduce you to “The Road to Beyond,” a  beautiful parable for our time.

Bar Tips is a wonderful book of life and business lessons by Neil Rogers. Neil currently runs a successful marketing firm.  He recalls the skill sets learned when he tended bar in Boston years ago and shares them in this very readable book. There are valuable tips for anyone interested in improving their careers, building sales and understanding and communicating with people!

Meet Diane Pienta, author of a wonderful new book called, “Be the Magic: Bite-Sized Nuggets of Wisdom to Feed your Joy, Nourish you Soul, and Open your Heart.” Diane is a writer, mentor and forest therapy guide who loves to help others see and be their own magic!

We welcome back to the podcast author Landon Beach, a fine friend and a master at penning exciting thrillers. Not only are we thrilled to have him join us to talk about his new book “The Blue Hour Sanction,”  but he was kind enough to bring along one of the nation’s top audiobook narrators Suzanne Elise Freeman. She is the reader of this fast-paced novel and you’re about to hear a unique tale of a writer and voice-actor creatively collaborating.  It’s a look behind the scenes at how great stories come to life!  Here is a link for you   Amazon.com: The Blue Hour Sanction (Audible Audio Edition): Landon Beach, Suzanne Elise Freeman, Landon Beach Books: Books

Well, we’ve arrived at a milestone. On Mic Podcast 400! I’ve chosen to feature a lifelong friend as my guest, Mr. Ray Fournier. Ray has been a pioneer in the audio recording industry for well over a half century. Blind since birth, Ray has inspired so many with his dedication to professionalism and artistry. And he’s quite the namedropper and storyteller. Thanks to all of you for coming along for the podcast ride for all 400 episodes. There is so much more to come!

Meet Christy Cashman, a woman who wears many hats!  She’s a writer, actress, philanthropist and equestrian who has written her first novel called, “The Truth About Horses.”  It’s a wonderful story of a young girl coming to terms with loss and the incredible impact rising horses has on her life.

Meet Janet Seckel-Cerrotti who heads up an outstanding organization that addresses the serious problem of loneliness among older Americans.   About to celebrate a special anniversary,  FriendshipWorks links volunteers with elder citizens in a variety of programs, all of which lead to happier lives.  We are proud to salute  FriendshipWorks on today’s episode of On Mic!