Deborah Kobylt LIVE
653 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsDeborah Zara Kobylt is an award-winning journalist best known for her work on CNN, Fox11 Los Angeles, KCAL9 News, Turner Entertainment, and Deborah Kobylt LIVE, a successful video/audio podcast. Deborah believes everyone has a story to tell, and because of her keen interest in people and community, her guests feel relaxed enough to reveal what they might not tell anyone else. And that’s her gift as a journalist and storyteller.
Born in New Jersey, she currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, John Kobylt, a successful radio talk show host, her three amazing sons, and a menagerie of animals. Deborah enjoys hiking, travel, biking, and writing. She’s also a fierce competitor and completed the NYC and LA Marathons. Her passion is to promote women’s causes, mental health, veterans, and animal causes.
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Christina Conte, Founder, Christina’s Cucina
May 11, 2022 20:39 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBPlease welcome Christina Conte, creator of Christina’s Cucina, to our #LittleItalyPodcast, talking to us about Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP tomatoes. In other words, not all tomatoes are created equal, and this is the real deal. Christina has dedicated her work to discussing Italian cuisine, ingredients, preparation, and even desserts, like the rhubarb bread pudding with orange custard currently you featured on her website. OMG! Today, we speak to her about the ...
Mariana Noli, Founder, NOLI IP
May 11, 2022 20:13 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBAnyone interested in protecting their business, listen up. We welcome to our show, #MarianaNoli, former president of the Italian American Lawyers Association Los Angeles, founder of NOLI IP & Women’s IP Today. Mariana is a brilliant attorney and provides counsel to individuals and corporations about trademarks, licensing, and all facets of intellectual property law both in the U.S. and abroad. Mariana founded her own practice, and her interest remains protecting one’s own property and ...
Heather Mathes, Author, “Paid To Be Perfect”
May 11, 2022 19:47 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBEver wonder what it’s like to be a fit model for a top fashion brand? We speak with #HeatherMathes, model and author, “Paid To Be Perfect.” The book isn’t about the woes of modeling. Rather, it’s a first hand account of Heather’s journey into modeling for some of the top brands in fashion, and inspiring us on how to stay fit at any size. After all, F-I-T models come in every shape from size 0 to 24 and everything in between. She says throughout her time modeling internationally, owning...
Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Gary Vitti, Former Lakers Trainer,Author & Speaker
May 05, 2022 13:02 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBLOVE the LA Lakers? TThen you must join our interview with #GaryVitti, longtime athletic trainer at the #LALakers for 32 years, talking about ALL he’s learned not just about being a trainer, but about life, relationships, hardships, winning, and losing. Did you know Gary started his career at the Univ of Portland where he set up a sports medicine program before he got THE call from the #Lakers to become their head athletic trainer? The story follows, and you must tune in to hear al...
Summer Moore & Starr Session, Creators of the web series, “Pandemic Pillow Talk”
April 20, 2022 21:06 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWere you trying to date during covid and finding the on-line space one big dud? Then you’ll love our guests, director/producer team Summer Moore and Starr Session, who decided to turn covid dating drama into a brilliant YouTube web series, “Pandemic Pillow Talk,” starring Eric Roberts. It’s clever, funny, and totally real life. Summer and Starr talk about some of the crazy on-line dating experiences people went through during lockdown, and it was flat out nuts! #EricRoberts is brilliant...
NFT’s. What are they? With Rupert Runeswitch and Courtney Kovacevich
April 20, 2022 20:51 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBNFT’s. What are they? Are they for real, here to stay, a fad, how do we purchase them, what currency, can we design our own, the list of questions are endless. So we discuss all this today with Rupert Runewitsch from The GALL3RY By Kollectiff, and Courtney Kovacevich, web3/NFT Advisor & Entrepreneur, explaining to the rest of us mortals about the ABC’s of NFT’s, including the currency used to purchase them. Getting into the world of NFT’s is NOT as complicated as it once was, and if y...
Peter Coyote, Award-Winning Actor, Author, “The Lone Ranger And Tonto Meet Buddha”
April 20, 2022 20:06 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBActor #PeterCoyote has surely led an eclectic life, and the award-winning actor turned Buddhist teacher and advisor joins us to talk about his latest book, “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Meet Buddha.” This is a unique look at how masks and improvised play can help us to relax and achieve inner peace, and Peter guides us through the steps to achieving inner zen so many of us crave but have no idea where to begin. Peter is a #Buddhist teacher and instructor, and you may recognize him from his...
William (BILL) Lagattuta, Artist & Former News Correspondent
April 06, 2022 17:52 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBPlease welcome to our show, #BillLagattuta, award-winning TV journalist best known for his work on CBS’s 48Hours, covering some of the biggest crime stories around the globe, and NBC News, breaking stories from Somalia to China. Bill has also worked as an anchorman at KNBC Los Angeles, which is why he may seem so familiar to our local audience. Since leaving the world of TV news, Bill has become an accomplished painter and photographer, whose work is now held by a number of prominent col...
Lucia Giardina, Entrepreneur/Cook & Artist
April 06, 2022 17:49 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBPlease welcome to our show, #LuciaGiardina, entrepreneur, actor, and founder of #LuciasKitchen. Lucia has an interesting story, and we start at the beginning, when she was a young girl, cooking with her mama and grandma in the kitchen. By age 12, she was preparing full meals for the entire family in Torino, Italy, and it was her family who encouraged her to jar her tomato sauce, and finally, she did. And here we are today. Licia’s sauce is made from all fresh ingredients, just reheat and...
Katie Beecher, Medical & Emotional Intuitive & Medium. Licensed Professional Counselor.
March 30, 2022 20:57 - 37 minutes - 34 MB“Heal From Within,” by author Katie Beecher, is a fantastic guidebook to help us heal from past and present traumas by practicing intuitive wellness. Katie is a licensed counselor and medical intuitive, helping clients heal from eating disorders, autoimmune diseases, depression, anxiety, trauma and more. In our interview, we’ll talk about her approach to helping clients recover from issues that have plagued them much of their lives. She’ll also help us learn how to heal. Please join our...
Su Oh, Senior Vice President, Education, Exhibitions and Community Engagement , Natural History Museum
March 30, 2022 20:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBPlease welcome to our show today, Su Oh, Senior VP of Education, Exhibitions, and Community Engagement at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, currently showcasing the amazing #JaneGoodall exhibit, “Becoming Jane.” I’ve admired Ms. Goodall my entire life, for her kindness, foresight in knowing all beings are related, her research, and of course her work as a woman in a field that often didn’t consider women in prominent roles. Jane changed all that. The #BecomingJane exhibit runs ...
Marcela Benson, Filmmaker - Liam White: The Forgettable Life of Liam White"
March 23, 2022 20:48 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB“Love, Peace, and Vegetables,” the title of this stunning book by #MarcelaBenson, which sets the stage for a marvelous discussion about how what we feed our bodies reflects in every way on how we move through the world physically and mentally. The book is a stunning 444-page Bible of recipes, thoughts, photos, and more about mindful eating, cooking, and treatment of self. It’s about taking a moment to understand how we treat ourselves, and the fuel we need to be our best for ourselves, famil...
Walter Wolf, Author The Right Rehab A Guide to Addiction and Mental Illness Recovery
March 23, 2022 20:05If you know someone in crisis with drugs, drinking, or showing signs of mental health issues, sometimes it’s difficult to know how to help. #DeborahZaraKobylt speak with #WalterWolf, author, “The Right Rehab,” who wrote this comprehensive book after someone is his family hit a critical danger point in their own life. The book is a guide to addiction and mental illness recovery when crisis hits home. Walter talks about how proper diagnosis and the “right” treatment is the difference betwe...
Frankie Imbergamo, Actor, Chef, Cookbook Author,
March 16, 2022 20:56 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBYou probably know his face, now let us introduce you to actor, producer and Food Network darling #FrankieImbergamo. Perhaps best known for his roles DJ Stan Da Man), Chappaquiddick, and Vault, Frankie has also created a name for himself as a famous celeb chef from Boston’s Italian district, a Food Network Emeril LIVE top winner, and cookbook author. He joins us and shares some of his favorite recipes, in addition to his story growing up an Italian kid in the hood, and how his culture in...
Elisabetta Russo, Soprano
March 16, 2022 20:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBHonored to welcome to the show today soprano #ElisabettaRusso, named Best Female Vocal at the Hollywood Music Awards 2011. But there’s much more. Born in Bari, Elisabetta shares how her career that started when she was a young girl singing in local town piazzas, to coming to America and performing with the great #AndreaBocelli at Paramount Studios after an invitation from #DavidFoster. She says it wasn’t always easy coming from Italy and making a name for herself, but talent and perseve...
Monica Parker, Author, actress and inspired speaker
February 23, 2022 21:51 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBPlease welcome to our show #MonicaParker, author, actress, inspirational speaker, and high wire walker. And today, she joins us to talk about life and her latest book, “Oops, I Forgot To Save Money, And It Turns Out I’m Not Alone.” Monica has led a life full of unexpected turns, like most of us, but she points out, “Everyone wants us to change. I want us to make the most of what we already have.” Good point. We’ll talk about her latest book, her advocacy for women in arts, in addition t...
Camille Hardman and Gary and Larry Lane
February 23, 2022 21:07 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIf you LOVED the iconic film, 9 to 5, stay tuned as we discuss the upcoming World Premiere of the documentary, STILL WORKING 9 TO 5, featuring #DollyParton, #JaneFonda, #LilyTomlin, and #DabneyColeman. The film premieres at the SXSW 2022 next month, and talks about how workplace inequality is still happening since the original comedy was released in 1980, and we have a front row seat speaking with director/producer Camille Hardman & director, exec producers Gary and Larry Lane, and yes,...
Lorenzo Lisi, Made In Italy Expo & CEO, Nexxt Foundation
February 16, 2022 21:29Love Italian products? Then you must tune in to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast interview with #LorenzoLisi, CEO of the upcoming Made In Italy expo that will take place in at the port Los Angeles later this month. The expo is to designed to encourage business partnerships between U.S. and Italian companies, and will highlight Italian products from food, fashion, technology, arts, alternative energy, and more. And the public has an opportunity to participate, with various vendors on board disp...
Francesca Fanti, Award-Winning Actress, Oscar-Nominated, “Luca”
February 16, 2022 21:05 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB#FrancescaFanti has worked with some of the top talent in #Hollywood, and today she joins our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast to talk about her latest film, #Oscar-nominated #Luca. Francesca has had an incredibly successful career in theater, film, and TV since moving to LA from Rome. She’s worked with some of the best in the business, including #FrancisFordCoppola, has appeared in #AmericanCrimeStory as #GianniVersace’s mother, among other projects. She’ll be discussing this, in addition to her...
Karen White, Best Selling author
February 02, 2022 21:45 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBEver had an idea for a novel but didn’t know where to start? Then please join us in welcoming best-selling author #KarenWhite, who never took a writing course, and didn’t start writing until 10-years post college. Thirty-one books later, with two-million copies sold in 15 languages, she’s glad she took a chance, ditching the world of business for the adventure of writing historical fiction. Karen grew up in London, in a house full of brothers, and she would fine her peace by reading. She...
Valentina Castellani, His Excellency Tomasz Zaleski and Mrs. Salwa Abdul Aziz
February 02, 2022 20:57 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis is a first on our show, interviewing His Excellency Tomasz Zaleski, Chairman of UAE Royal Private Office of His Royal Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, Mrs. Salwa Abdul Aziz, CEO Royal Private Office of His Royal Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, in partnership with Valentina Castellani, chairman of Quinn Studios Ent., discussing the agreement made in the UAE between The Royal Family Private Office and a production studio in Los Angeles. This is a first-ever p...
Alessio Della Valle, Film Director, Writer, “American Night”
January 26, 2022 22:08Life + Art = Chaos, or so says Italian film director, writer, and inventor, Alessio Della Valle, joining us on our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. Alessio is in Los Angeles to talks about his new film, “American Night,” a favorite at the Venice Film Featival and getting early Oscar buzz here in Hollywood. In fact, he’s visiting Los Angeles from Florence to discuss his film, a thriller that explores the dark underworld of pop and modern art. “American Night” has some extraordinary features, suc...
Deborah Driggs, Model,Actor Writer, Founder "Crystal Woods Publishing"
January 26, 2022 21:47 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBFrom Playboy centerfold to building a successful career in business, please welcome Deborah Driggs to our show, as she discusses the many challenges she’s overcome in life to become mentally fit and emotionally successful, and now, she’s creating a life coach business to help guide clients looking for their next step in life, too. Deborah walks us through her extraordinary life and career from working as a VJ, rooming with Pam Anderson, life with Hugh Hefner, her successful TV and modeli...
Connie Zweig, Psychotherapist, Author, Columnist.
January 26, 2022 20:58 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAging. It doesn’t have to be something to dread, rather it’s something to embrace, so please join me in welcoming #ConnieZweig, discussing her latest book, “The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from ROLE to SOUL.” Connie incorporates teachings from what she calls “divine messengers,” including Buddha, Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Kirtan Chant Leader Krishna Das, and others, and she talks about how to embrace illness, retirement, living in the present, to embracing new relationships as we age. The book...
Dr. Dravon James, author of Freedom is Your Birthright
January 19, 2022 21:46 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBPlease welcome to #DeborahKobyltLIVE a friend to our show, Dr. Dravon James, joining us to talk about inner confidence, self-esteem, and how to find it. Seems easy, and often talked about, but often it’s the hardest skill to master. We talk about how to build leadership skills that stick. In fact, Dr. James recalls a time in her life when she hit rock bottom, and she made the decision to start learning how to create a life that works for her to achieve happiness. And she wants to share that...
Dr. Adrienne Youdim, Physician, Speaker, Obesity Medicine, Author,” Hungry for More”
January 19, 2022 21:04 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBPlease welcome to our show, Dr. Adrienne Youdim, specializing in medical weight loss and nutrition, with a focus on obesity medicine. Dr. Youdim provides a mindful approach to weight loss that is “actionable, compassionate, and empathetic,” and encourages each of her patients to talk about not just why they want to shed weight, but what might be blocking them as well. And that’s a big one. Dr. Youdim also hosts the “Health Bites” podcast, and has written “Hungry For More,” a fantastic ...
Peter Onorati, Actor/Writer/Producer
January 12, 2022 21:54 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBPlease welcome to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, actor Peter Onorati, recently featured in the film, “Being the Ricardos,” in addition to dozens of top credits in Hollywood, including “Goodfellas” and so many others. Peter grew first generation New Jersey Italian, and credits his strong Italian roots for much of his success. We’ll be talking about his quick rise in the business, how he got the role in “Goodfellas” after reading for Scorsese, and the hilarious story he tells about first mee...
Natosha Fortini, Italian Citizen Specialist
January 12, 2022 21:06 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBApplying for dual citizenship can be daunting, and on our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, we welcome Natosha Fortini, founder of Italian Citizenship DIY, who breaks it all down to make the process easier. If you’ve ever tried to apply for Italian citizenship, and the rules can seem confusing, depending on when your relative first became a U.S. citizen. And often, people throw up their hands in frustration. But no more. Natosha has streamlined the process, answering every possible question you m...
Romina Arena, Poopera Singer
December 15, 2021 22:06 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWhat an thrill to interview international performing sensation Romina Arena on our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. Romina has overcome a lot in her life, including a harrowing experience when she was just 15-years-old. While sitting in her dressing room, she survived a brutal attack, when someone came in and slit her throat. She nearly died. Instead, Romina came back stronger, with her voice reaching a rare FIVE octaves. She’s since spent her life performing with some of the greatest singer...
Mike Ciminera, Aerospace consultant/Lecturer/Writer and retired Vice President of Northrop-Grumman Corp.
December 15, 2021 21:03 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBPlease join us in welcoming Mike Ciminera to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, one of the most brilliant minds behind Northrop Grumman’s F-14 Tomcat aircraft. Mike’s rise to the top of his field as an aircraft developer is the stuff movies are made of. He takes us through the development of this exceptional plane, and shares the entire technological and geopolitical story behind the aircraft that defended the US Navy for more than a generation, and eventually became the centerpiece of...
Aidan Reilly, Creative Lead. Co founder - The Farmlink Project
December 08, 2021 21:42 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBTwenty-three-year-old #AidanReilly, co-founder of #TheFarmlinkProject, says when he learned that one-third of all food on farms goes to waste, he set out to do something about it. And he did. With more than thirty percent of unused food going to waste in the U.S, The Farmlink Project links unused food on farms to food banks, making sure unused food doesn’t rot in fields (also creating a massive carbon footprint) and instead gets donated to food banks, essentially feeding thousands of peo...
Karen Grassle, Actress. Author, "Bright Lights, Prairie Dust"
December 08, 2021 21:04 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIf you were a fan of “Little House on the Prairie,” then please join us for our discussion with Karen Grassle, who played Ma on the show, who joins us to talk about her book, “Bright Lights, Prairie Dust.” This is a stunning account of Karen’s life on the Prairie, which sent her spinning into a depression, and eventual alcohol addiction. As she calls her memoir, it’s a reflection on life, loss, and love, particularly during a time when the world looked at her and that infamous show as pe...
Christina Erteszek, Author, The First Lady of Underfashions
December 01, 2021 21:51 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBDid you ever wear #Olga undergarments? On our show this week, we speak with Christina Erteszek, who wrote, “The First Lady of Underfashions,” which follows the true story of her how her parents, Jan and Olga Erteszek, created the brand that changed how an entire generation of women wore underwear. The couple literally turned a ten dollar investment into a multi-million-dollar fashion business after escaping war-torn Europe. But that’s where the story begins, and Christina talks about gro...
Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer, Authors: ASK: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny?
December 01, 2021 21:19 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRemember the best-selling “Chicken Soup For The Soul” series? It literally changed a generation. Well, we have the co-author of that book joining our show today, Mark Victor Hansen and his wife/partner, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, discussing their latest book, “ASK! The Bridge From Your Dreams To Your Destiny.” These two have become an international sensation, selling more than 500-million copies of their books, topics ranging from financial success to personal growth. And today, they talk abo...
Lorenzo Antonucci, Star, Writer & Executive Producer of Paradise City
November 17, 2021 21:41 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBPlease welcome to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast actor, writer, producer Lorenzo Antonucci, heartthrob from “Days Of Our Lives,” and “Game of Thrones” in their eighth season. Lorenzo always wanted to work in the acting business, but pursuing his dream wasn’t so easy because it just wasn’t what kids did in his neighborhood. Born in Brooklyn and raised on the streets in Queens, the idea of becoming an actor seemed so far away, until one day he decided to pack up and head to Los Angeles to mak...
Andrea Landi, President of Landi Renzo USA
November 17, 2021 21:11Welcome to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and we’re thrilled to welcome Andrea Landi to our show. Andrea is president of Landi Renzo, USA. The company which is a global leader in manufacturing ecological engines for the auto industry. It was his grandfather who started the business in Italy, long before clean energy fashionable, but after his death, it was Andrea’s grandmother who brought the business international. Andrea learned everything from the ground up, working in Brazil, China, Ir...
Leah Guy, Intuitive Healer, Author, “Overcoming Toxic Emotions”
November 10, 2021 21:58 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIf you’re emotionally and physically exhausted, please tune in to our interview with #LeahGuy, author of “Overcoming Toxic Emotions,” which offers a practical, 3-step method to building better relationships with yourself and others in your life. The goal? Learn to heal your toxic emotions so you can begin living the life you’re meant to live. And Leah knows, because she’s has overcome a lifetime of obstacles from addictions, rape, anxiety, eating disorders. She talks about how she got t...
Kelly Lang, Singer, songwriter
November 10, 2021 21:32 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBPlease welcome to our show, singer/songwriter/prodicer #KellyLang, who recently wrote, “I’m Not Going Anywhere,” and it’s all about resilience. Kelly talks about her stellar career in music, playing with legends The Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, and so many others, but mostly, she touches on survival in an often unforgiving business. She won #StarSearch three times, where she was discovered, was a spokesperson for #CindyCrawford’s beauty products, and if that’s not enough...
Kimberly Meredith, Medical Healer, Author, “Awakening To The Fifth Dimention”
November 10, 2021 21:05 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPlease welcome to our show much sought-after medical healer #KimberlyMeredith, a phenomenon, who is so spot on with her medical healing, that scientists are actually studying how she does what SHE does. Kimberly’s unique healing and psychic abilities has gained her recognition worldwide, and she can supposedly scan or see into the body faster and more accurately than MRI and thermography machines. If it sounds too bizarre to be true, then tune in to hear more during our interview, inclu...
Rob Kelly, Addiction Consultant
October 27, 2021 20:56 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPlease join me in welcoming Robb Kelly, a recovering addict whose story left me stunned. Robb, who holds a PhD, is both a recovered alcoholic and addiction specialist. He recognizes the disease from his personal experiences, having gone as low as one can go, and has spent his post-recovery life helping others through his Kelly Recovery Group, which focuses on key factors to getting healthy from the inside out. Robb talks about fear, abandonment, and shame, the three core concepts that ke...
Jon Purizhansky
October 27, 2021 20:22 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBPlease welcome to our show a man with a global vision, John Purizhansky, co-founder and CEO of #Joblio. Joblio is a global technology platform that helps refugees and migrant laborers find work around the world that is ethically, legally, and morally upstanding. And the concept is brilliant. Jon’s mission is to uphold human rights around the world by dismantling unethical hiring practices while updating global standards for human rights protection. Joblio is also an easy way for employe...
Amy Riolo
October 20, 2021 20:52 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBPlease welcome award-winning author, chef, TV-personality, and Mediterranean- diet guru #AmyRiolo to our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast Amy is best known for sharing history, culture, and nutrition through global cuisine. She enjoys changing the way we think about food, and exploring the history behind each dish, particularly of her Italian origins. As a “culinary anthropologist,” Amy has appeared on network and syndicates TV programs from the U.S. to Dhabi, and she’s created 90-second cookin...
John, Pat and Rossella,Hosts of the Italian American Podcast.
October 20, 2021 20:20 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn the Italian tradition, we promote out own, so please join me in welcoming John M. Viola, Rossella Rago, and Patrick O’Boyle of the Italian American Podcast, whose mission is similar to ours, bringing together extraordinary stories from Italians past and present. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, of our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast. Their show started back East, but they recently visited our #LittleItaly district in San Pedro to highlight what we’re doing on this side of the country. her...
Martin Cooper, Cellphone Founder & Author
October 13, 2021 21:07 - 22 minutes - 21 MBCell phones are as much a part of our DNA as driving, and we wouldn’t leave home without them. Let’s fact it, everything from phone numbers to our bank accounts are stored in there, and without it, we’d be lost. Well, on our show today, we speak with the brilliant engineer who invented the first cell phone and the first to use his invention on the streets of New York, Martin Cooper, Martin is a brilliant engineer and author who recently penned the book, “Cutting the Cord,” about what wen...
Jennifer Anne Moses, Author, The Man Who Loved His Wife
October 13, 2021 20:41 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPlease join me in welcoming journalist, poet, author, and artist #JenniferAnneMoses, referred to by Google as a “multi-genre writer,” but I call her sensational. In her most recent book, The Man Who Loved His Wife, Jennifer takes a deep dive into Yiddish literature and her love of the Hebrew language. It’s a fascinating read, rich in history and tradition, and quite clever. Jennifer is also an artist, whose artwork brings up comparisons of Grandma Moses, and her work is whimsical and not...
Ruben Rojas, Artist, Muralist, Activist
October 13, 2021 20:04 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBArt is healing, and today we speak with one of my favorite artists, #RubenRojas, a former success in the world of finance, who decided to follow his heart and paint themes of #love. Ruben is a muralist, and designer, and chances are if you live in #LA, you’ve seen his artwork on the sides of buildings. By using a city landscape as his canvas, Ruben encourages positive change in communities through optimism and collaboration. His work can now be seen globally New York to Paris, and he joi...
Ebba Karlsson
September 29, 2021 20:49 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJoin me today, in conversation with supermodel turned activist, Ebba Karlsson, co-founder of Victorious Angels, a group of strong women, all abuse survivors whose mission is to support other victims to use their voice and share their stories in order to heal and help others. Victorious Angels, powered by Ebba and her team, are actively pursuing justice for survivors, and are committed to campaigning for legal reform to ensure a safe workplace for people in all industries, one that is fr...
Eddie Garza
September 29, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHave you gone to the other side yet? I’m talking about a plant-based diet. Well, if you’re wondering how, does it taste good, will you get enough protein, etc, then please tune into our show today with plant-based chef, author, and TV-personality Eddie Garza. Eddie is committed to promoting healthy eating and kindness to animals. In addition, he works to reform food systems in marginalized communities, promoting healthy, sustainable eating. He’s written successful cookbooks on how to ma...
Bobby Henline & Nony Geffen
September 29, 2021 19:54 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBSometimes, we need to take a look at what life has thrown at us, and find the humor in it. And that’s just what retired Army Sgt. Bobby Henline did. Henline was veteran of Desert Storm in his teenage years, and re-enlisted after 9/11/01. Sadly, his Humvee was blown up, and Henline was the only survivor, suffering burns over 40% of his body. During his extensive recovery, there were many down days, and he turned to humor as therapy. Now, he travels across the country lifting the spirits o...
Steve Tyrell
September 22, 2021 21:16 - 1 hour - 56 MBPinch me, because #Grammy award-winning producer and vocalist #SteveTyrell is in the house, joining me on our Little Italy of LA and Deborah Kobylt LIVE podcasts discussing his new CD, #ShadesOfRay, among other things. Steve’s family is from Sicily, and we’ll be talking about his Italian roots on our show, where he reminisces about growing up in Houston, where he also first got the bug to perform. Steve has been in the music business nearly five decades, with 9 of his records reaching top ...