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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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Phoenixa The Nest with J.J. Cheng
Jun 3000:33:02Tap to summarizeWhat if a child’s quest to uncover her family’s legacy could reveal timeless truths about identity, freedom, and the search for peace? Tune in for an inspiring discussion J.J. Cheng (aka Phoenixa Cheng 程一若) on her Nautilus Award Winning book Phoenixa: The Nest: A Mystical Quest for the Cheng Legacy. 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 J.J. Cheng (aka Phoenixa Cheng 程一若) is an award-winning Chinese American author, filmmaker, Cheng family historian, founder of East-West Corridor Press, and the creator of the PHOENIXA Saga, A Mystical Quest for Peace — a mythic cross-media literary universe exploring mythology, ancestry, civilization, and humanity’s search for peace. Born in Beijing into a renowned intellectual family on the eve of the Cultural Revolution, Cheng was among the first generation of pioneering English-language broadcasters at China Central Television (CCTV), introducing China to the world before immigrating to the United States in 1988. A bilingual storyteller working across literature, film, and visual media, she draws from Chinese philosophy, family history, mythology, and lived experience between East and West. www.phoenixacheng.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0ja6isQM Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
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The Heart of a Leader with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey
Jun 3000:26:40Tap to summarizeCan leadership, purpose, and mentorship help a generation overcome anxiety, uncertainty, and disconnection? Tune in for an inspiring discussion for Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey on his new children’s book The Heart of a Leader. 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 Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is a board-certified Emergency Physician, U.S. Air Force Reserve officer, award-winning author, and leadership advocate dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders. As the author of The Heart of a Leader, he helps children discover the values of character, courage, service, and responsibility through engaging storytelling. A four-time Telly Award winner and founder of the Be the Weight Behind the Spear Foundation, Dr. McConkey has spent his career leading in medicine, the military, and his community. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Elsa, and their three children, where he continues his mission of inspiring young people to become leaders who make a positive difference in the world. https://www.weightbehindthespear.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07KgNx9nDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
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A Brush With Wolves with Tracy Ane Brooks
Jun 3000:36:31Tap to summarizeWhat can wolves teach us about creativity, connection, and the wild spirit within ourselves? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tracy Ane Brooks on her Nautilus award winning-book A Brush With Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comTracy Ane Brooks is an award-winning author, artist, educator, and co-founder of Mission: Wolf, a renowned wolf sanctuary and nature center in Colorado. Since 1989, she has worked closely with wolves, horses, and people, exploring the profound connections between the natural world and the creative spirit. An accomplished painter, illustrator, photographer, horse and wolf behavior specialist, Tracy draws upon decades of firsthand experience to create books that blend wildlife education, personal insight, creativity, and conservation. She is also a blood relative of celebrated American author James Fenimore Cooper, whose literary legacy reflects a longstanding family connection to storytelling and the natural world. Tracy's first book, A Walk in Connection, received the 2021 Equus Film & Arts Festival Literary Reserve Champion Award in the Horses and Healing category. Her book A Brush with Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf was honored with a 2026 Nautilus Gold Award for Creativity and Innovation. Her newest work, A Brush with Wolves: Through the Eyes of the Gray Wolf, continues her exploration of wolves, creativity, and the enduring bond between humans and the natural world.https://missionwolf.orgOrder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G585RVG6 Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
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Look Mom, I Can Fly with Luna Jaffe
Jun 3000:31:13Tap to summarizeHow do you survive the unimaginable loss of an only child and find a reason to keep going? Tune in for an soul-touching discussion with Luna Jaffe on her new book Look Mom, I Can Fly: Notes from the Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comLuna Jaffe is an award-winning author, speaker, artist, and Certified Financial Planner™ whose work explores the intersections of money, meaning, creativity, and grief. Her first book, Wild Money: A Creative Journey to Financial Wisdom, received a Gold Medal from the Nautilus Book Awards for its innovative blend of financial guidance, personal storytelling, and creative practice. Her most recent book, Look Mom, I Can Fly: Notes from the Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child, is a deeply moving exploration of life after the accidental overdose death of her only child. The book was awarded a Gold Medal from the Foreword INDIES Book Awards and a Silver Medal from the Nautilus Book Awards. Through letters, poems, artwork, photographs, and reflections, it illuminates how creativity can become a companion to grief and a pathway toward continuing bonds with those we love. Luna is the founder emeritus of Lunaria Financial and now writes, speaks, and teaches on grief, resilience, creativity, and healing. She has been featured by the Elizabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose), podcasts, conferences, and bereavement communities across the country. Her work invites readers to discover beauty, meaning, and connection in life's most challenging passages. https://lunajaffe.comDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
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Breaking the Chains of Betrayal with A.J. Beaber
Jun 2900:37:30Tap to summarizeWhat if the betrayal that nearly broke you could become the very thing that helps you discover your greatest strength? Tune in for A.J. Beaber as she shares on Breaking the Chains of Betrayal.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comAJ Beaber is a visionary author, keynote speaker, and creator of the Betrayal to Brilliance™ framework. With more than 20 years of experience as a certified Alternative Dispute Mediator, she helps women, restore tr ust, and transform relational pain into personal power. Drawing from her own journey of rebuilding, AJ created Ignite the Light, a signature program that helps women reclaim their confidence, charisma, and creativity. She is also the author of You and I, Inc.: The Connection of Spirituality and Sexuality and leads women worldwide through programs, speaking engagements, and community experiences focused on fostering healthy relationships and High Fidelity. https://www.ajbeaber.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0cStrsrSDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
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Toxic Truths with Sarah Vogel & Phillip Williams
Jun 2900:15:51Tap to summarizeWhat protections do Americans have from toxic chemicals found in everyday products, workplaces, and the environment, and could those protections be changing? Tune in for Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities at the Environmental Defense Fund, and Phillip Williams, Tribal Council Member and Army veteran, as we discuss the Toxic Substances Control Act and why this issue matters to communities across America.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.comSarah Vogel is the Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). She joined EDF in 2012 and leads a team of scientists, attorneys and policy experts to protect health by reducing exposure to toxic chemicals and air pollution. Sarah has written and spoken to diverse audiences and journalists about chemical policy, air pollution and environmental health. She received a Ph.D. from Columbia University. She also holds a Master of Public Health and Master of Environmental Management from Yale University, and BA from the University of Virginia. https://www.edf.orgPhillip Williams is a Yurok Tribal Council member and proud Army veteran who has been working hard to ensure tribal lands are cleaned up from legacy pollutants like PFAS. Woth over 100,000 acres of ancestral lands to monitor, he is concerned if TSCA is weakened or not funded, more pollutants could invade. The tribe successfully brought back the CA Condor, got dams removed and restored the salmon spawning grounds, and are protecting their Redwood forests. Everyday Phillip is working to restore the land and protect the wildlife and his people against toxic chemicals.Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
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Coming Home to Embodied Awakening with Master Mingtong Gu
Jun 2700:53:01Tap to summarizeWhat if the key to healing, resilience, and fulfillment in the age of AI isn't more technology, but reconnecting with your body’s inner wisdom? Tune in for a soul-inspiring discussion with Master Mingtong Gu on his new book Coming Home to Embodied Awakening: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in an Age of AI.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.comMaster Mingtong Gu is the Founder & Visionary of The Chi Center & Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wisdom, a Global Movement Leader empowering 100,000+ seekers globally, and a Master Teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, a 5,000-year tradition, helping others to reclaim power, presence, and fulfillment in the age of AI and disruption.https://mingtonggu.com/https://mingtonggu.com/embodied-awakening-book/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mingtong-gu-60125119/ https://www.instagram.com/chicenter/ https://www.facebook.com/wisdomhealingqigong/ Order at Amazon: https://a.co/d/01oJDPeu Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
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Master Your Storm with Dr. Debra Atkisson
Jun 2200:27:34Tap to summarizeWhat if the biggest obstacle standing between you and the life you want isn't the storm around you, but the fear, stress, and self-doubt within? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Debra Atkisson on her new book Master Your Storm: Insights from a Psychiatrist and Coach.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 Debra Atkisson, M.D., PCC, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, executive coach, and leadership speaker who brings more than 35 years of expertise in mental health, organizational culture, and physician development. She is the author of Master Your Storm: Insights of a Psychiatrist and Coach, a practical and inspiring guide that equips individuals and teams with tools to navigate adversity, strengthen resilience, and move forward with clarity and purpose. Dr. Atkisson currently serves as Senior Vice President of Blended Health, where she integrates clinical insight, strategic leadership, and coaching methodology to advance mental health outcomes across diverse systems. She has previously served as a Physician Development Coach and Professor of Medical Education at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. https://achievecoachingrx.com/ Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0giuAXeo To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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How I Found Love with James D. Paulk, Jr
Jun 2200:50:47Tap to summarizeCan a chance encounter change the course of an entire lifetime? Tune in for James D. Paulk, Jr, as he shares stories from his new book How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comBorn and raised in the small town of Brunswick, Georgia, James D. Paulk, Jr., graduated from Glynn Academy, attended the military school, North Georgia College, located in the mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia, and graduated in the Class of 1957 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served five years on active duty and five years in the Reserve force as a Naval submarine officer. During a business career of twenty-six years with Procter and Gamble, he worked in manufacturing management before starting a business consulting company with other retirees. When he was asked to take on marine conservation projects, his life changed in a new direction. For nine years, he successfully led efforts to eliminate destructive gillnets from California, build artificial reefs, raise white seabass for release into the ocean, and wrote legislation beneficial to recreational anglers. After retiring for a second time, he began writing articles for fishing magazines and newspapers. https://www.facebook.com/jim.paulk.405886 Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hko83MF For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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Changing the Menopause Conversation with Jacqueline “Jack” Perez
Jun 2200:28:11Tap to summarizeWhy is women's hormone health finally becoming a national conversation, and what does every woman need to know? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jacqueline “Jack” Perez founder and CEO of KuelLife. Joins us as we discuss why the conversation around aging is changing, what women over 50 need to know about menopause care today, and how midlife women are redefining what it means to thrive.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 Jacqueline “Jack” Perez is the founder and CEO of KuelLife, and a leading voice in the movement to normalize aging for women over 50. Through her platform, she drives a national conversation about visibility, leadership, and reinvention, positioning midlife women as a powerful cultural and economic force. As a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for women's empowerment, Jacqueline has created a movement that challenges outdated narratives about aging. Her work focuses on creating visibility, fostering community, and celebrating the unique strengths and contributions of women in their prime years. Through Kuel Life, she has built a platform that not only informs and inspires but also creates meaningful connections among women navigating this transformative life stage. https://kuellife.com To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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