Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show podcast is Dr. Wojciech Kocyan. He is Pianist, Clinical Professor in the Music Department at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, President of the Paderewski Music Society in Los Angeles and Artistic Director of the American International Paderewski Piano Competition in Los Angeles. Meet Dr. Wojciech…
Celeste Barbier
Welcome to the first Monday in January of 2026. Happy New Year! I can’t think of a better way to start the year than with my guest Celeste Barbier. Meet Celeste. Celeste Barbier is a Professional Vocalist, Ordained Minister, and Certified Expert Sound Healer. She is also a women’s group travel curator & leader, and…
Deborah Olivia Farmer
My guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast today is Deborah Olivia Farmer. Deborah is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and adoption advocate. She is dedicated to changing the narrative around foster care and adoption. Meet Deborah. To being with, after decades of professional success, Deborah realized her deeper purpose extended beyond her…
Marsha Wietecha
This is a very special podcast for me, because I am going to be the “Guest.” My very good friend, Martha Jeffers, will be the “host.” My Background. I was born and raised in Westchester, a community within Los Angeles, where I continue to live today. I have 2 kids. Dave and his wife Eva,…
Evan Hart
My guest today on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Evan Hart. Evan is a music teacher and Handbell Choir director at Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge, CA. He is a composer, also a founding member of an Alternative LA Rock Band, Stage 11. Meet Evan. Born into a musical family, Evan…
Debra Blackman
Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast from across the pond in Preston, England is Debra Blackman. This is the first time I have had a guest from the United Kingdom. Meet Debra Blackman. Debra Blackman is an entrepreneur, international multimedia speaker, and the visionary CEO of Viessentially Ltd. She is also the…
Erin Thompson
Today’s guest is Erin Thompson. Erin is the Chief Operating Officer at the Polk Institute Foundation. Meet Erin. Erin earned a Jurist Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School where she graduated as a member of Phi Delta Honors Society. She was President of the Entertainment Law Society and Treasurer of the Mediation and Arbitration…
Karin Wallerstein
My guest today is Karin Wallerstein. She is the CEO of the Venice Chamber of Commerce, located in Venice, California. Meet Karin Wallerstein. Karin Wallerstein was born in New Jersey and has been a Venice resident for over 14 years. Karin brings drive, energy and love for the Venice Community into her role as Chief…
Wendy Smith
I’m happy to say that Wendy Smith is joining me again on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast! Meet Wendy Smith. Wendy Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, is a retired clinical professor of social work and associate dean of curriculum development and assessment at USC, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She taught courses on child…
Tamika Williams
Thank You Tamika Williams for joining me on the BornToTalkRadioShow Meet Tamika. Tamika Williams is an Impact Builder, creative visionary, and advocate for women and girls who have experienced trauma. She helps individuals strengthen their emotional wellness, develop life skills, and build confidence so they can move forward with purpose. Born and raised in Washington,…