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,…
Mike Reesé
Meet Mike Reesé Mike Reesé is a very accomplished man. He is a Los Angeles-based artist, 7× Cannes Lions–awarded art director, and cultural organizer. Raised in Mid-City Los Angeles, Mike began sharing his art at 14—customizing shoes, designing t-shirts, and selling his work to classmates. He later studied Communication Arts at Otis College of Art…
Beth Kurland
Joining me on The Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast, is Beth Kurland. Meet Beth Kurland. Beth Kurland, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, mind-body coach, and author of four award winning books and a public speaker. With a passion for and expertise in mindfulness and mind-body strategies, Beth brings over three decades of experience to…