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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Roland – Gib – Stewart.  He is amazing !  It seems like everything he touches turns to gold. His book - Learn Apply and Grow Rich shows how he started with $285 and grew it to $30 million. He went through a divorce and started again.

hurts but then you need to get off the ground and decide What's Next? Next goal $100 million. Currently forming partnerships to make it happen. Life is good!
He has helped many people to become millionaires and helped many, many more to find their next job or their next dire

I recently spoke with Karen Connell - she had laryngitis however we rallied on.

Karen is a domestic abuse surviver. Her story is below, and her story is fascinating. She is an incredible woman.

Her website is https://kaconnellauthor.com, and a bit of her biography is below, direct from her website:.

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My name is Karen Connell, and I am a domestic violence survivor. I became an author and speaker to document and share my story, which could help others get out of domestic violence situations and get on with their lives. I endured years of physical and emotional abuse. My story is heartbreaking, powerful, and inspiring at the same time and tells everyone that it is possible to overcome the trauma of domestic violence.

She is incredible.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, please reach out. There are resources

I recently spoke to Lee Whittaker about his latest movie, The Vigilante, now available on TUBI TV.

Lee is a talented action film director, writer, producer and stunt coordinator, who started his career with George Lucas in Japan. He has over 20 years of experience in action and second unit directing in blockbuster and international films.

Our podcast, however, covered a darker subject. Lee’s recent film, The Vigilante, is about the child trafficking epidemic.  I had always thought this was confined to the Middle east. Unfortunately, This is a world wide issue and prevalent in the United States. Girls and boys as young as 8 are being kidnapped, sold, and trafficked into the sex trade.  

If you see something, say something – especially if you suspect a neighbor, friend, schoolmate – anyone – of being trafficked. There are many organizations that help with recovery and rehabilitation, including A.R.C., and O.U.R. Also, a google search will show many resources.

Soccer player, businessman, former military commander, pilot and super

 I don’t even know where to begin with Nick.  He is absolutely incredible. His book – No Limits – is a best seller, and talks about his life in Greece, South Africa and Southern California.

 Nick’s father owned a bakery, which – you must read

 Nick was born in Greece, and as a child survived

 Because of the political issues in Greece, his family moved to Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. Nick, as a teen, he opened his own business, and subsequently, and opened several more business, including a drive in movie, but not what Americans view as a drive in movie. This business had everything – a play area for children, a bar for the adults and more.

 He met his late wife, Anne, during this time. 

 From Rhodesia he and Anne relocated to Durbin, South

 Political unrest in South Africa brought him and his

 AND – he started several businesses in San Diego. He

 Nick is a fascinating person, and I learned a lot

Nick’s email is [email protected].

His book is the perfect XMAS present, in a gift basket with wine, bread and cheese. Not only will Nick’s incredible business savvy – everything he touches turns to gold – amaze you, his life is incredible. 

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Jasper Cole, and

In Kombucha Cure, Jasper co-stars as "Theo" in this dark comedy, currently on Amazon Prime and Pop Star TV.

Jasper also currently co-stars in the new Lions Gate hit

Jasper has done everything!  He can be heard on his podcast, One on One with Jasper Cole, and is on all social media sites.

I recently spoke with Jenny Rook. And she has a story.

Jenny is a mental health advocate and writer, and has three golden retrievers! That alone makes life good.

Jenny Rook was born in Essex, UK and educated at York University, where she graduated with  a degree in English and Music. Studying the greats of literature called a halt to a burgeoning desire to write.  

 After various adventures in the scrap trade, in bookselling, helping run an employment agency, and having children, she settled back into her first love, writing.

Her first book Fly By Night (1989) was accepted by the first publisher she sent it to. This was the first of a fantasy trilogy and Headline wanted all three.

 All her fiction books were published under the name Jenny Jones. Two adult ghost story novels followed, Where the Children Cry and The Blue Manor, both of which were published by Gollancz. Five other fantasy/horror books for teenagers were

 In 2006 Jenny qualified as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist for children and their families. She worked mainly for the National Health Service and also volunteered for Sure Start before taking early retirement to look after her elderly mother.

 Jenny now lives with her husband, mother and three dogs in the Cotswolds.

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 Below is an excerpt from her latest book “The Book of the Sun”.

‘Are these my thoughts or yours?’ I asked.

‘It doesn’t matter,’ the Sun replied. ‘You are me and I am you…

The Book of the Sun concerns the structure of the living universe, why it is so difficult here, and why we should all began to realise that we are all one, and yet diverse at the same time. It answers many questions that have concerned minds throughout

 Her website is www.jennyrook.com.

I know you will enjoy this podcast and Jenny's books!

Her book beautifully celebrates cultures and abilities. A perfect picture book to start or continue the conversation about diversity and inclusion, while celebrating the arts through a variety of colorful quilt patterns. There is an endless opportunity for classroom discussions and art projects sparked by this simple, but powerful book.”

Nancy’s website has a blend of parent/teacher resources, and her blog focuses on compassion and tolerance.

Nancy is an RN who has worked in the mental health field and now provides foot care for the homeless.

Her website is: missnancywrites.com and she can be contacted through the website.

I recently spoke to Rick DellaRatta with Jazz for Peace. Rick is a fellow Italian New Yorker (Yeah!), and musician. He is a singer/songwriter and is fascinating. He explained how Jazz for Peace has grants, and the work they have done in Africa. And - we had the pleasure of listening to him play some original music.

His contact info is:

https://jazzforpeace.org and

https://rickdellaratta.com

You will like what you hear !!

I re-edited my interview with Frank Greenfield and this is a polished - well - more polished edit!

Frank is so amazing - he's a musician and has done everything. He is with Family of Funk, and will have an EDM version of some of their music.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Frank DeVille Greenfield recently. Frank is a cool musician, has purple dreadlocks and fun to talk to.

We spoke about his life in New Jersey, his move to California, advice to musicians trying to break into the business, and life in general.

This is my FIRST - yes - FIRST - youtube and video and I'm very excited to publish it.

My email is [email protected] - please let me know if you want to be on the podcast, video or just want to say hi.