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Moments with Marianne
Hosted by Marianne Pestana · EN
In a single moment your life can change! “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from authors, business and industry leaders, celebrities, brands and visionaries. A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise. Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever. https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Time Pencils with Lola Katherine Giusti
3d ago00:28:45Tap to summarizeWhat happens when family stories become a powerful testament to courage, sacrifice, and survival during one of history’s darkest moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lola Katherine Giusti on her new book Time Pencils. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comLola Katherine Giusti is a writer and educator whose debut work, Time Pencils, emerged from a profound connection to her family's history and the untold stories of wartime Crete. Drawing inspiration from the vivid narratives shared by her grandmother, Katina Kostakis Giannakakis, Lola brings to life the tales of courage and resilience from the village of Thrapsano Pediados during the tumultuous years of World War II. Her writing is deeply rooted in preserving historical memory and honoring the extraordinary sacrifices of ordinary people. Through meticulous research that included extensive interviews with family members, aunts, and cousins, as well as consultation with historians and experts on the Battle of Crete, Lola has crafted a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of the Cretan Resistance. Her work illuminates the bravery and humanity that flourished even in the darkest of times. https://www.timepencils.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00iUV9fC To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Unrefined - Find Your Purpose with Artem Gonchakov
3w ago00:29:18Tap to summarizeWhat happens when success no longer feels meaningful? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Artem Gonchakov on his new book Unrefined: Find Your Purpose.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comArtem Gonchakov is an entrepreneur, leader, and lifelong student of human potential. He writes about purpose, personal maturity, resilience, and the internal work required to build a meaningful life. Best known for his leadership in technology and AI, Artem has spent years building companies, navigating uncertainty, and making high-stakes decisions. But Unrefined was born from something more personal — a deep search for clarity, identity, and direction beyond external success. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, business experience, and lived hardship, Artem challenges readers to confront comfort, ego, and distraction — and to build strength from within. He writes for those who feel they are capable of more but refuse to live a refined, filtered version of life. https://www.artyfinch.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0eRy2yNe To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Loosestrife for Porcupines with Diana Gordon
3w ago00:32:53Tap to summarizeAre we still capable of slowing down, paying attention, and finding meaning in a world that never stops? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Diana Gordon on her new book Loosestrife for Porcupines. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDiana Gordon is the prize winning author of Nightly, at the Institute of the Possible, a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Loosestrife for Porcupines, 2026 finalist for the Blue Light Prize. Her past includes working as a classical pianist, teaching, and performing chamber music; as a political activist, and as an equestrian, schooling dressage mounts with Olympic team members. After a major course correction, Diana dedicated herself to becoming a writer. 10,000 hours later, she’s now a novelist, poet, and creative non-fiction writer. As an editor at Hedgerow Books, Diana midwifed the publication of ten poetry collections, several of which were honored as finalists for national awards. Short works have been published widely, in journals such as The Cincinnati Review, Poetry Daily, and Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet—a zine by Small Beer Press. Awards include, but are not limited to, a Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowship in fiction and Glimmer Train’s First Prize for her short story, “The Work of Hunters is Another Thing." www.dmgordon.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00MQKdiZ To learn more about interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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The Quantum Blueprint with Samantha Baltadonis
3w ago00:26:38Tap to summarizeWhat if alignment, not effort, is the key to unlocking your next level? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with on Samantha Baltadonis her new book The Quantum Blueprint: Align Your Energy. Unlock Your Power. Lead With Purpose. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comSamantha Baltadonis is an Organization Development practitioner, transformation coach, and systems strategist who bridges personal transformation with leadership and organizational excellence. Her signature system, Quantum Strategy, empowers human-centered leadership and business practices. With more than a decade of experience leading transformational change in one of the top Fortune 500 companies, Samantha specializes in blending energy, strategy, and execution to create regenerative change. Her work contributes to the next evolution of leadership, blending systems thinking, energetics, and strategy to redefine how influence is understood and applied in a dynamic world. https://www.sbaltadonis.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/019pENWh To learn more about interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com This is a paid programming segment designed to bring you valuable insights from our sponsor.
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Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls with Chantal McKinney
3w ago00:28:31Tap to summarizeCan a shattered faith become the beginning of a more authentic spiritual awakening? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Chantal Morales McKinney on her new book Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls: A Catalyst for Your Spiritual Growth.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com Chantal McKinney is a mystic Christian and visionary, a faith-based entrepreneur, nationwide speaker, coach, and consultant for a wide diversity of church leaders, faith communities, and non-profits. She was the founding pastor for Christ’s Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo in Winston-Salem, NC. She later founded Root Thrive Soar, a parachurch organization that trains, equips,and empowers churches, faith communities, and circles around the country. Its work centers on engaging compassionate action within local communities in the spirit of Christ’s love. She was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church and now continually strives to be God’s priest, with a particular heart for the millions of people who have been in exile and on the margins of church. She is honored to form circles of support for women who have been harmed in the church. As the founder of Contemporary Mystics Publishing, she seeks to publish books rooted in Divine Love that expand our faith and spirituality beyond the confines of patriarchy. chantalmckinney.com rootthrivesoar.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07VLBlRKTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Born Sick in the USA with Stephen Bezruchka AM, MD, MPH
3w ago00:34:23Tap to summarizeWhy are Americans getting sicker despite having the most advanced healthcare system in the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Stephen Bezruchka on his new book Born Sick in the USA: Improving the Health of a Nation.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comStephen Bezruchka AM, MD, MPH, has worked in health and healthcare for over 50 years. A graduate of Stanford Medical School, with a public health degree from Johns Hopkins University, his career began by helping set up a community health project in a Himalayan valley a week’s walk from the road in Nepal. He later set up a remote district hospital there as a teaching hospital for Nepali doctors, whom he supervised. He spent over 30 years practicing as an emergency physician in the United States. He studied pure mathematics at Harvard, attaining a master’s degree, before pursuing medicine. This instilled a desire to understand the production of health in populations. He joined the faculty of the School of Public Health at the University of Washington in 1994 and taught courses looking at the country as the “patient.” http://stephenbezruchka.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07rqpjaA To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Life Storms Finding Your Clear Sky with Tracy Doyle
3w ago00:26:39Tap to summarizeAre your thoughts holding you back, and what would change if you could finally break free? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Tracy Doyle on her new book Life Storms Finding Your Clear Sky: Practices to Overcome Negative Thinking, Build Connection, & Find Fulfillment. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comTracy Doyle is a resilience coach, award-winning author of Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky, and creator of the Aurora Method. Her journey from a childhood shaped by trauma and instability to award-winning entrepreneur who built and led a multimillion-dollar company to resilience coach is proof that what was shaped can be reshaped. A former CEO turned emotional wellness advocate, Tracy helps women break the unconscious patterns keeping them stuck in relationship conflicts and emotional burnout — and move from emotional reactivity to clarity, calm, and confidence. The first in her family to graduate from college with a degree in psychology and counseling, she built a successful career before reaching her own breaking point — one that became the catalyst for her transformation and greatest purpose. https://www.tracydoyle.life Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0atOUUaGTo learn more about interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Amazons US Economic Impact Report with Holly Sullivan
3w ago00:12:46Tap to summarizeWhat does Amazon’s $340 billion investment really mean for jobs, local communities, and the future of AI across America? Tune in for Holly Sullivan Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon on the findings of Amazon’s 2025 U.S. Economic Impact Report. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com Holly Sullivan is the Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon, where she drives large-scale growth strategies that fuel job creation and innovation across the globe. She played a central role in Amazon’s high-profile HQ2 search, ultimately leading the development of the company's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia—bringing thousands of jobs to the region. Her impact continued with the launch of Amazon’s 5,000-employee Nashville hub and the expansion of 18 North American Tech Hubs, generating over 50,000 corporate and tech roles. https://www.aboutamazon.com/impact To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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7 Ways to Emboy My Cowboy Wisdom with Robert Wilson
3w ago00:42:12Tap to summarizeWhat if the life you’ve been living isn’t who you truly are, and something deeper has been waiting to be remembered? Tune in TODAY for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore 7 Ways to Embody My Cowboy Wisdom and Release Past Energies. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comRobert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequency that speaks to the human spirit. His words? They aren’t spun from the silk of opulent boardrooms or echoing from the marbled halls of the elite. They are forged in the heart of life’s furnace, hammered with experience, and cooled in the soothing streams of empathy. They are real, raw, and resoundingly human. Cowboy Wisdom Hypnoacuity is hypnotherapy without the drama. Cowboy Wisdom is Pure Liberation that shows you the way to stop healing the past and quickly liberate your now by liberating you from you and your viewpoints, opinions, beliefs, and ancestor survival mode mini movies of yesteryears sneers. https://mycowboywisdom.comFree Downloads! 7 Ways Why Mindset is an Unrealized Prison https://mycowboywisdom.com/courses/mindset-is-a-unrealized-prison/ 7 Ways Why I Am Thee Liberator of Me Liberation https://mycowboywisdom.com/courses/7-ways-why-i-am-thee-liberator-of-me/To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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This Messy, Gorgeous Love with Devon & Nico Hase
3w ago00:28:21Tap to summarizeWhat if the key to lasting love isn’t perfection, but learning how to navigate the challenges together? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nico & Devon Hase on their new book This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comnico + devon hase are married Buddhist teachers helping couples face— and blossom in— the truth about long- term romance. nico lived in a monastery for six years before earning a PhD in counseling psychology and becoming a full-time Insight Meditation teacher. devon has practiced intensively in the Insight and Vajrayana traditions of meditation and teaches at Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and more. https://www.devonandnicohase.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03tzd3RH To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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