Moments With Marianne

Do we need higher standards in STEM education? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with David Kanani, PhD on the need for higher STEM standards and education in the US. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  David Kanani, PhD, is a prominent figure in STEM education, currently serving as the Director of US ORT Operations, President of Bramson ORT Institute of Technology, and President of Los Angeles ORT College. Born in Iran, Dr. Kanani has a rich educational background, beginning with a technical high school education at an ORT institution. He earned his engineering degree in electronic and nuclear physics from Geneva and a Master's degree in telecommunications from France, before completing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Princeton University. https://laort.edu. https://ortopsusa.org/our-team/ For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#STEM #ORTInstitute #ORTLosAngeles#education #edu

Are you looking for a way to dive into deep feelings and come out the other side refreshed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Meredith Heller on her new #book Writing by Heart: A Poetry Path to Healing and Self-Discovery. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Meredith Heller is a poet, singer-songwriter, and educator with degrees in writing and education. She studied in the graduate departments of Johns Hopkins University, Naropa University, and Goddard College. She leads writing workshops online and in-person at schools, juvenile detention centers, women’s prisons, and wellness retreats. http://www.MeredithHeller.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #newbook #bookclub  #MomentsWithMarianne

Can you navigate life’s challenges without feeling overwhelmed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sagar Constantin on her new book Be Your Own Rock: The Proven Way to Strengthen Your Mind and Build the Power to Overcome Anything.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Sagar Constantin is a bestselling Scandinavian author, recognized teacher and international speaker with over 24 years of experience. She has authored eight books, both fiction and nonfiction, that elegantly blend captivating storytelling with inspirational insights. Sagar has a remarkable ability to simplify complex psychological theories and tools, making them accessible and practical for personal and professional growth.As an expert in personal development, change management, emotional intelligence, and high-performance teams, Sagar trains thousands of individuals worldwide each year, including leaders and employees from top organizations such as LEGO, To

Do you know about the rich history of African Americans in Rural Appalachia? Tune in for an inspiring talk with Christopher A. Brooks, PhD, on his two new books Tales of Koehler Hollow: An African American Family in Rural Appalachia, and Dual Pandemics HIV and the Coronavirus in Several Kenyan Communities.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Christopher A. Brooks, PhD,   is a Professor of Anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has produced numerous best-selling award-winning publications focusing on the African continental and diasporan experience. Brooks, an internationally recognized biographer, has authored a series of books exploring the HIV pandemic in Africa and America. His most recent book in that series is Dual Pandemics: HIV and the Coronavirus in Several Kenyan Communities (Linus 2024). He is also the author of Roland Hayes: The Legacy of an American Tenor (with Robert Sims). Brooks looks forward to t

What if the universe is not only conscious but is trying to communicate with you—are you ready to hear its message? Tune in for an inspiring talk with Emmy® Award winner Bill Harvey on his new #book The Great Being (Agents of Cosmic Intelligence).Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Emmy® Award winner and media research industry leader, Bill Harvey has foretold and shaped the future of media for over 35 years. Bill published his first book, MIND MAGIC, now in its sixth edition, in 1976. He currently has six books published, three nonfiction and three science fiction. His writing, including the sci-fi series Agents of Cosmic Intelligence, is focused on helping individuals become more effective.  In works of fiction, he demonstrates the strengths of his characters in action, and zooms in on the inner processes that these characters use.  Bill’s worldview is open-minded, scientific, inclusive of the possibility that the univers

Are you sure that you could spot an online catfish or romance scam? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Joan Mellen on her book Sherlock Being Catfished: A Memoir.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Joan Mellen was nicknamed “Sherlock” by a New Orleans police detective because she tackled the ill-fated JFK assassination trial undertaken by New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison in a book called A Farewell to Justice and turned it into her own investigation. Author Joan Mellen an awarded Temple University professor emeritis, now retired, has written 25 books and numerous articles about international controversies, like those involving Cuba, Israel, and the CIA, as well as film histories and biographies of Marilyn Monroe, Playwriter Lillian Hellman, and Maltese Falcon Author Dashiell Hammett, among others. http://joanmellen.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #booki

Looking for a lasting, loving relationship? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Amy Schoen on her book Get it Right This Time: How to Find and Keep Your Ideal Romantic Relationship.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Since 2005, Certified Professional Life Coach Amy Schoen has helped singles and couples create lasting, loving partnerships. She holds a Professional Certified Coach certification from the ICF and is the creator of the Motivated to Marry Dating Secrets program.   Through private and group coaching, Amy helps clients clarify their core relationship values to quickly identify and connect with their ideal partners. She has been featured in national media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CBS Radio, and many more. Grab my FREE Be Ready for Love Report at www.MotivatedtoMarry.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #booki

Who really controls our plate? Tune in as we explore the intersection of food science, politics, and economics with Brett Casper, author of The Political Gut: Reset Your Reality: Quantum Nutrients, Two Brains, Upside-Down Diets. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Brett Casper is a food expert and recognized internationally as a ‘pioneer’ in the kombucha industry. He founded award winning wellness brand Pure Luck® and opened NYC’s first kombucha café, all before gut health became a buzzword. He has been profiled on 3 continents and received accolades from Food & Wine, NY Magazine, Vogue and ELLE. While notably collaborating with Michelin Starred chefs, FENDI, Fresh®, Brooklyn Brewery, Porsche and Six Senses Resorts. https://thepoliticalgut.com  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #speaker #radioshow #MomentsWithMarianne #guthealth #BrettCasper #ThePoliticalGut #healing #food #foodscience #wellne

Ready to embark on a major business transformation but unsure where to begin? Tune for an inspiring discussion with Julie Cropp Gareleck as we discuss her new book Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Julie Cropp Gareleck is a respected and trusted leader in business communities that extend from the Northeast (Philadelphia, New York City, and D.C.) to the Southeast (including the Greater Atlanta region and Charleston, South Carolina.) and that includes CEOs and entrepreneurs of small to mid-size businesses as well as the Fortune 1000. As the CEO of Junction Creative, an award-winning strategic agency that combine the intellectual capital of a business consulting firm with the creative execution of an advertising agency, she has consulted with more than 450 companies to build sustainable, revenue generating strategies. https://juliecroppgareleck.com/For more show info

Are you ready to awaken unconditional love in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sri Preethaji as we discuss her book The Four Sacred Secrets: For Love and Prosperity, a Guide to Living in a Beautiful State, and the transformative upcoming Field of Awakening event in Los Angeles. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Sri Preethaji is a modern philosopher, enlightened sage, and best-selling author. Together with her husband, Sri Krishnaji, she co-created Ekam, the World Headquarters of the Oneness Movement, known as the Oneness World Center for Enlightenment. It is the heart of a global revolution aimed at awakening individual consciousness and nurturing oneness in humanity.  Sri Preethaji’s life mission is to elevate humanity’s consciousness from a suffering state to a beautiful state, from disconnection to connection, and from separation to oneness. Being in the presence of this modern luminary and being nur

Are you curious about the heart of cosmic consciousness and the boundless mysteries of existence? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with W.T. Hamilton on his new book Infinite Actuality: The Truth is Stranger Than Fiction.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490 AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  W.T. Hamilton is a dynamic and multi-award-winning author known for his groundbreaking ONE Chapter Book series, which helps driven entrepreneurs tackle business challenges one chapter at a time. His acclaimed works, including "The Promise" and "The Harsh Truths," have earned him numerous accolades and a dedicated following.  https://mindsetforsuccesstraining.com/For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #speaker #radioshow #MomentsWithMarianne #success #business #businesstips #change #lifeskills #reality #boundaries #newlife 

Are you looking for a fun event to do with your friends? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tracie Campbell, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Charm, where you are the designer. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Tracie Campbell Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Charm, has been a prominent figure in the jewelry industry for over 20 years, beginning her journey at age 15 by selling beaded bracelets to her schoolmates. With a fine arts degree focused on jewelry design, incorporating metalsmithing, ceramics, and woodworking, she launched her first retail location, Brooklyn Charm, in 2010. Today, Brooklyn Charm thrives in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood and in Ventura, CA. Tracie brings over 17 years of experience in the merchant marketplace, participating in venues like Artists and Fleas, Renegade, and Union Square Holiday Market. Splitting her time between California and New York, she manages the Ventura store and wholesale oper

How are the animals in Lahaina, Maui, doing one year after the wildfires? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Lisa Labrecque, Executive Director of Maui Humane Society. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Dr. Lisa Labrecque holds a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of California Davis, and has more than 20 years of experience in the animal welfare field.  She began her career as owner and medical director of a private veterinary practice before realizing her true calling was helping homeless animals. Dr. Labrecque served as the first veterinarian for the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, then took on the role of Medical Director of MHS' Mobile Animal Surgery (MASH) Clinics. Under her direction, more than 6,000 animals from the Maui community were spayed and neutered over an 18-month period. Dr. Labrecque completed the Best Friends Executive Leadership Course in July of 2023, the same month she moved back home to M

What does it mean to be labeled a hero in the aftermath of unimaginable loss? Set against the backdrop of an economically depressed Appalachian town, The Stone Catchers explores the immeasurable pain and trauma experienced by the survivors of a school shooting. Tune in for a powerful discussion with Laura Leigh Morris as we discuss her new novel The Stone Catchers. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Laura Leigh Morris is an author and she teaches creative writing and literature at Furman University. Before that, she spent three years as the National Endowment for the Arts/Bureau of Prisons Artist-in-Residence at Bryan Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. She’s previously published short fiction in STORY Magazine, North American Review: Open Space, JMWW, Laurel Review, Redivider, and other journals and anthologies.  https://www.lauraleighmorris.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #speaker #radios

Have you ever wondered what happens to your consciousness after death? Today, Dr. Raymond Moody is going to share with us his groundbreaking work that combines nearly fifty years of afterlife and near-death experience research to provide proof of the existence of the soul in his new book Proof of Life After Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Raymond Moody, MD, PhD coined the term near-death experience in his book Life After Life. For half a century, Dr. Moody has researched some of life’s greatest mysteries. As both a PhD in philosophy and an MD, he has had a strong interest in how medical realities intersect with the ineffable realm of philosophy. In his multiple roles as author, professor, public speaker and grief counselor, Dr. Moody has heard thousands of accounts of near death, shared death and after death experiences. He never expected that an interest in the afterlife

Did you know that there are grants and money saving tools available for first time home buyers through Chase? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Cerita Battles, Head of Community & Affordable Lending at Chase, as we discuss financial hurdles and the tools to help you own your first home. https://www.chase.com/affordMoments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#MomentsWithMarianne #homeowner #firstimehomebuyer #homesweethome #newhome #grants #homebuyer #CeritaBattles #home 

Are you looking for your next great read? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sally Lee Stewart, on her new novel The Angle of Vanishing Stability.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!   Sally Lee Stewart is a fourth-generation Californian and elementary education specialist. She lives on a cooperatively grazed ten-acre farm in the coastal hills of Northern California and sails on the San Francisco Bay. The Angle of Vanishing Stability is her first novel. https://www.sallyleestewartauthor.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

While many of us know about Sir Winston Churchill, did you know that he was also a renowned artist? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Heather James Fine Art SVP Julia Jackson, on the historic Sir Winston Churchill exhibit: Making Art, Making History. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Julia Jackson is Senior Vice President at Heather James Fine Art, which boasts one of the largest networks of galleries in the country.  Heather James Fine Art is dedicated to bringing exceptional art to private clients and museums globally while providing the utmost personalized logistical, curatorial, and financial services. https://www.heatherjames.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Ready to awaken unconditional love in your life? Join us for an inspiring discussion with Sri Preethaji as we explore the transformative upcoming Field of Awakening event in Los Angeles. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Sri Preethaji is a modern philosopher, enlightened sage, and best-selling author. Together with her husband, Sri Krishnaji, she co-created Ekam, the World Headquarters of the Oneness Movement, known as the Oneness World Center for Enlightenment. It is the heart of a global revolution aimed at awakening individual consciousness and nurturing oneness in humanity.  Sri Preethaji’s life mission is to elevate humanity’s consciousness from a suffering state to a beautiful state, from disconnection to connection, and from separation to oneness. Being in the presence of this modern luminary and being nurtured by her wisdom and compassion is the most exquisite part of this journey. https://onenessusa.org/foa/For mo

Are we experiencing an educational gap in STEM in America? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with David Kanani, PhD on the STEM education crisis in the US. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! David Kanani, PhD, is a prominent figure in STEM education, currently serving as the Director of US ORT Operations, President of Bramson ORT Institute of Technology, and President of Los Angeles ORT College. Born in Iran, Dr. Kanani has a rich educational background, beginning with a technical high school education at an ORT institution. He earned his engineering degree in electronic and nuclear physics from Geneva and a Master's degree in telecommunications from France, before completing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Princeton University. https://laort.edu. https://ortopsusa.org/our-team/ For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#STEM #ORTInstitute #ORTLosAngeles#education #education #high