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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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Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s with Lisa Skinner, CPD, CDT, CPD
May 3100:40:33Tap to summarizeWhat if the truth about Alzheimer’s could change how we care, connect, and prepare for the future? Tune in for an empowering discussion with Lisa Skinner, CDP, CDT, CPD, on her new book Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces.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.comLisa Skinner, CPD, CDT, CPD, is a behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her 20-year career as a community counselor and regional director of senior care facilities, she has helped thousands of families find the best care options for their loved ones. She holds an Administrator’s License through the California Department of Social Services. As a trainer, adviser and public speaker, she has dedicated her career to teaching people the skills to effectively manage brain disease. https://www.mindingdementiasummit.comOrder on Amazon https://a.co/d/027HVcHY To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Miracle of the Roses with Angela Costa Simones
May 3100:30:29Tap to summarizeWhat if one young queen’s compassion could stop wars, feed the hungry, and inspire generations across the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Angela Costa Simoes on her new children’s book Miracle of the Roses / O Milagre das Rosas.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.comAngela Costa Simoes is a bilingual author dedicated to celebrating Portuguese language and culture through books that connect generations. Writing in both Portuguese and English, her work supports language preservation, cultural pride, and meaningful storytelling for families navigating bilingual and bicultural lives. Deeply involved in the Portuguese community in California and across the United States, Angela actively supports cultural organizations, community events, and initiatives that promote Portuguese heritage nationwide. Her work reflects a strong commitment to keeping language, traditions, and shared stories alive for Portuguese-American communities today and for future generations. https://www.risobooks.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bWqIdBF To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Creating Serendipity with Julie Austin
May 3100:28:23Tap to summarizeWhat if luck isn’t something you wait for, but something you can learn to create? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Julie Austin on her new book Creating Serendipity: Think Like an Inventor to Generate Good Luck.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.comJulie Austin is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, and innovation keynote speaker. She’s an internationally known thought leader on the topic of innovation, and CEO of the consulting firm Creative Innovation Group. She’s been an innovation keynote speaker for corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Northrop Grumman, and Cognizant Technology Solutions. She’s also been featured in the books “Patently Female” and “Girls Think of Everything”. Her patented product, HydroSport, wrist water bottles, have been a NASDAQ product of the year semi finalist and are currently sold in 25 countries. Julie and her products have appeared on The Today Show, The Queen Latifa Show, HGTV, Lifetime, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX News, Inc. magazine, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal, along with dozens of TV shows, magazines and radio shows around the world. https://creatingserendipity.com https://creativeinnovationgroup.com https://swiggies.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07rmrBlO To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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WAIT, Where Am I in This? with Dr. Lee Long
May 3100:26:44Tap to summarizeReady to unlock the hidden strength in your toughest moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with renowned therapist Dr. Lee Long as he shares how to rise above pain, rediscover purpose, and reclaim your inner strength through his new book, WAIT, Where Am I in This?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.comDr. Lee Long, EdD, LPC-S, is an internationally respected therapist and clinical leader with nearly 30 years of experience helping people heal from depression, trauma, and emotional pain. As CEO of Restoration Counseling, he is known for blending clinical excellence with warmth, humor, and deeply relational care. https://drleelong.com/Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/01v8MklY To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Alchemy - Its As Easy As E-R-D with Frank Mesa
May 3100:29:47Tap to summarizeWhat if the pain you’ve survived could become the very thing that transforms your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Frank Mesa on his new book Alchemy - It's As Easy As E-R-D: A Decision-Making Framework for Turning Pain into Power.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.comFrank Mesa is an executive leader, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience navigating high-pressure environments and complex human dynamics. He is the author of Alchemy – It’s As Easy As E-R-D, a personal development framework focused on helping individuals recognize behavioral patterns, reclaim clarity, and make more intentional decisions in their lives. He was also Runner Up on Season 1 of the Emmy award winning show, The Amazing Race, where years later he discovered that he was playing a game within a game that he didn't know he was playing. https://e-r-d.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/05gxwUIgTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Time Pencils with Lola Katherine Giusti
May 3100:28:45Tap 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
May 1400:29:18Tap 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
May 1400:32:53Tap 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
May 1300:26:38Tap 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
May 1300:28:31Tap 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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