Juan Vazquez is one of those guys who can walk in a room and have a conversation with anyone. We talk about how having many different related skills can make you an invaluable asset to your employer.

Ottavia Marlo is one of those friends who you see doing things and you think to yourself, "How did she just DO that?" She's an actress, a vocalist, a fitness model and English teacher (cue the Van Halen Song) and she hung out with me to Blather about reinvention, Italian style!

The story of Carole King comes to life on stage at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre Jan 22-27. Dylan S. Wallach co-stars as Gerry Goffin, husband and songwriting parter of Carole King. We talk about the show, his life as an actor and his positive approach to the craft.

This conversation started out like a typical Blathering - but ended up somewhere way far away from where I thought. The subject of human trafficking and one man's love for a woman - or is it all just a scam?

Mae Fox has dedicated her life to healing. Not just the body, but the soul and the spirit as well. She has recently contributed to a book available online titled "Heart and Soul: Living a Love-Filled, Spirit-Guided, Consciously-Created Life. Mae's chapter is titled 'Removing the Sword'.

Beth Adams is a trusted voice in Rochester Media. Her career has taken many turns but she feels she is exactly where she needs to be. Her talent as a radio host and journalist came through in this interview as she managed to interview me a little bit, which was quite the honor. Beth talks about the balance of life and career and how spirituality and positivity play an important role in her life.

Craig Simmons became known as "Spazman" in the ring. As a pro wrestler, he saw the ins and outs of the business. He learned how to hone his creativity and use it to do good. An auto-immune disease cut his wrestling career short, but he is not short on charm, talent, drive or positivity.

Lori Bajorek goes after what she wants. She's been on top and hit just about rock bottom and through it all she has a laser focus on her end goal. She has produced films and theatre because it's what she wanted to do - and nobody was going to tell her no!

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." If we've evolved at all as a society, we should have figured out that words absolutely do matter and they matter a great deal. Evan Dawson of WXXI News knows how words can affect the world around us. Listen to this mindful Blathering...

Deanna King might author the Cynical Mother blog, but that doesn't mean she's a cynic. She speaks her mind, sees the world through the broad lens of comedy and also works hard at raising her kids to be good human beings. Both on the mic and off, she is authentic.