Want to know the secret to lasting and fulfilling happiness? You've come to the right place!

Sonny visits with Stan Peake,  executive coach, business consultant, speaker and author of 5 books, including "Lasting Happiness is an Inside Job," the title of his popular TEDx talk.

In this episode, Stan shares:

• How to go from a traditional job to a life of entrepreneurship
• The big question people asked of themselves when COVID hit the US
• What the workplace will look like in 5 years
• How to be on the right side of change caused by AI
• Why success doesn't guarantee happiness
• The secret to long lasting happiness Much more!

About Stan:

Stan Peake is an expert at unleashing potential one leader and one business at a time. Named as one of the top 10 executive coaches to follow in 2023 by US Insider and a top voice in both Business Coaching and Leadership by LinkedIn, Stan is on a mission to help one million leaders discover their potential. Co-founder at FSQ Consulting Inc (the 7th company Stan has owned or co-owned), he has grown a team of over 35 executive coaches to help impact more leaders all over the world.

Certified as an Executive Coach, Stan is also certified as a corporate facilitator and cultural transformation tools practitioner. Stan holds a Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership from Royal Roads University. Stan also has an Executive Education in Sales Leadership from Queens University and a diploma with distinction in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Centre of Excellence (online). Most recently Stan completed a certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation from Harvard Business School online. Stan was recently named the Global Chapter organizer for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation networking group for Harvard Business School online.

Author of 8 business books, including 6 bestsellers, Stan has spoken at conferences and coached entrepreneurs, executives and athletes from Victoria, BC to Miami, FL, and as far away as Switzerland and Australia. Stan’s TEDx talk, “Lasting Happiness is an Inside Job”, has over 110,000 views on YouTube. Stan has also been published in several magazines, newspapers, and blogs, from Entrepreneur Magazine to Bizztor Media, India’s largest publication for entrepreneurs.

While not coaching or speaking, Stan enjoys travelling and staying active with family and friends. Stan resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with his wife Maria, son Chase, and dog Zeke.

JD Gershbein is an expert on all things LinkedIn. His company, Owlish Communications provides LinkedIn branding and advisory services to executives, leaders and entrepreneurs around the world.

Listen, as Sonny poses the most asked questions by LinkedIn users.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• -The biggest mistake people make on LinkedIn
• How to navigate LinkedIn to your benefit
• Do you really need to upgrade your account
• How to reach out when someone views your profile
• The best way to attract connections and followers
• The difference between posting and article writing
• Who sees your contributions
• The mystery of the Linkedin algorithm
• More!

About JD

JD Gershbein received his B.A. in English from the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. He earned two postgraduate degrees at Illinois Tech (formerly the Illinois Institute of Technology), an M.S. in industrial/organizational psychology, and an M.B.A. in marketing communications from the Stuart School of Business. In spring 2011, Stuart offered JD an adjunct professor position and invited him to design and teach the school’s first-ever graduate school course on social media marketing.

As far as we know, his acceptance marked the first time the subject became part of an MBA curriculum at a major academic institution!

Listen as Sonny reaches into his radio archives to share one of his most treasured interviews with an American music icon: Bobby Vee. Their visit took place on Sonny's show at KMPC Radio in Los Angeles in 1974.

Bobby shares his journey of being catapulted into the world of popular music and then looking back, a decade later, as he set out to reinvent himself.

He was born Robert Velline in Fargo, ND, and, although he started playing music when he was just a young teenager, it was country music, not rock. However, he, his brother and some friends eventually formed a rock band, "The Shadows", and began to attract some attention in the Fargo area. His big "break" came when rock legends Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly died in a plane crash in 1959 en route to a concert in Minnesota. The concert's promoters decided to put on the show anyway, and asked for help from local talent. Bobby, who knew the words to all of the songs that were to be played, found himself on stage and, at 15 years old, began his career as a rock star.

He and his group had a local hit with "Susie Baby", which came to the attention of executives at Liberty Records in Hollywood, and he and The Shadows were signed to the label. The next few records they cut went basically nowhere, however, and Liberty was all set to cancel their contract when a DJ in Pittsburgh played the "B" side to one of their records, a remake of an old ballad by The Clovers called "Devil or Angel". It became a hit in Pittsburgh and then spread throughout the Northeast, eventually hitting #6 on the national pop charts.

Liberty then signed Vee to a five-year contract. He had a string of hits for the label, such as "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Rubber Ball", "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" and "Come Back When You Grow Up, Girl".

The rest, as they say is history.

*Bobby died on October 24, 2026 from complications of Alzheimer's disease, but not before leaving a legacy unforgettable music, lasting friendships and wonderful memories as a husband, father and grandfather. May he rest in peace.

In the early 1980’s my radio home was KMPC Radio in Los Angeles and it was my honor to lend my talents to the efforts of the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services. It was at one of the annual Christmas parties for foster children that I had the pleasure of interviewing some of the stars who had come out for the event.

In this episode, you'll hear my conversation with these very special celebrities, beginning with a very young, Melissa Gilbert.

Next up, one of the most familiar voices in the history of television, Ed McMahon

It’s been said that being affectionately insulted by my next guest can be considered a badge of honor. I agree! Enjoy my conversation with Mr. Warmth, himself…Don Rickles

My final guest conversation from 1980 is with the one and only, Cher!

Merry Christmas!

For 18 Thanksgiving seasons, it has been my honor to serve as an MC for a compassionate and joyful event, sponsored by the generosity Lana Duke and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in San Antonio. Each year, up to 100 children from the Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, a facility that provides comprehensive residential care and counseling services for children who have suffered from physical or emotional trauma, are treated to an unforgettable Thanksgiving meal. The theme for this year’s event was, “Onward and upward!” 

You see, at Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, children are taught to dream again! 

One of those dreamers is a young man who entered Roy Maas at a young age, after being separated from his family. He shared his remarkable and inspirational story with the children at this year’s event and I’ve asked that he share it with you.

Daniel Gomez is an award-winning motivational keynote speaker, business coach, corporate trainer, and executive coach.

He has over 20 years of experience in leadership development. He speaks at events around the world. 

Gomez is also the author of the international best-selling book You Were Born to Fly. The book is designed to inspire people to be the leaders of their own destiny. 

Gomez is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker. He has experience in: Leadership development, Sales training, Coaching, Team building.

In this episode, you'll learn about the thinking necessary to have "The Makings of a Millionaire Mind," as found in Daniel's latest book by the same title.

For show notes and links, visit: https://SonnyRadio.com/daniel-gomez

To say that Stephanie and Susannah Scheller are extrodinary entrepreneurs is an understatement!

Stephanie is CEO and founder of Grow Disrupt, a company that produces next-level personal growth events that support small business growth. 

One of those events is the annual Grow Retreat, featuring world-class presenters.

Susannah is the technology director on the team working closely with Stephanie to execute marketing strategies and engagement across all platforms.

For the annual retreat, Stephanie and Susannah have combined their musical talents to write, perform and produce a brilliant entrepreneural anthem which makes it's radio premiere on this fast-paced episode!

GrowDisrupt.com

Show notes: https://sonnyradio.com/fly

Filmmaker - director, Andrew Gonzales shares his inspiring story with Sonny, telling what it took to become an award-winning filmmaking professional.

Andrew also talks about his exciting new project, "American Sons," slated to air on PBS in 2024.

About Producer / Director – Andrew Gonzales

Andrew Gonzales is a documentary filmmaker, director and commercial cinematographer. Andrew’s lens is usually focused on stories of underdogs on their journey to fight for their survival. This theme is strong in his recent projects: Standing Rock: A New Nation, a vignette about The Dakota Access Pipeline Protests, HERE: The Garrett Scott Story, which follows MMA Fighter Garrett Scott in his climb to compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu regardless of the handicap and Right In Front of Us, which highlights the current US-Mexico Border Crisis and its impact on the communities affected by it. Commercially, Andrew produces content for agencies working primarily with corporate responsibility, promotion of green technology, progressive political movements and social change organizations.

In 2019 he traveled the country producing content for Julian Cástro’s Democratic Presidential Campaign. In 2018, he took home several honors from film festivals including Brooklyn’s Latino Short Film Festival, The Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival, The Festigious International Film Festival, The Top Shorts Online Film Festival, and The IndieFest Film Awards. In 2015, he and producer Laura Varela took top prize in the City on The Rise Film Competition at The San Antonio Film Festival.

'S not every day that you get to dig deep into a little or never talked about subject: boogers.

Children's author, Paula Schechter, has come up with a fun way to teach your little ones good nose manners by creating The Snot Monster!

Don't be surprised, if after listening to this episode, you might discover your own Snot Monster. 

And, in case you don't know how to make a tissue dance, ask your 5-year-old!

Show Notes: https://sonnyradio.com/paula-schechter-the-snot-monster

Mateo Lopez began his professional career at age 4, earning him a designation in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Youngest Mariachi.

After a chance meeting in San Antonio, Sonny was so inspired by his talent and story that he invited him to be a special guest and tell his story on the show.

At age 8, Mateo has a clear vision of his entertainment roadmap, using his gift to lift spirits nationally and internationally. (He traveled to Milan, Italy where he performed at the prestigious, Le Show De Records and brought the house down with his voice and innocent charm.

When Sonny asks, "Do you ever get nervous?", his response is priceless!

This is a very special show with a very special young man.

Enjoy, and stick around for a very touching surprise at the end.

Viva, Mateo!

Show notes and links: SonnyRadio.com/Mateo-Lopez