Josh Swickard, best known for his role as Harrison Chase on General Hospital, joins us along with his wife, actress Lauren Swickard. They share how they first met and became a powerhouse duo. They’ll share their experiences of balancing married life and incredible careers in the acting industry, raising kids, and the challenges they face while maintaining their beautiful relationship.
Our guest, Jeanne Sakata, hailed as a “local treasure” by the Los Angeles Times, is a trailblazing Japanese American actress known for roles in NCIS, Magnum PI, Station 19, and High School Musical. Over her 30+ year career, she has won awards for her diverse roles, including a male Beijing opera star and an iconic Greek opera singer. She’s also a playwright focused on civil rights, with her work displayed at the Library of Congress. In this episode you’ll learn how you can use creativity as a path toward your emotional healing.
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done? Could you cope with the stress if it went viral? Your breaking point can also be your making point. Our guest went from being a California cul-de-sac soccer mom to a heroin addict, convicted on 32 felonies, and dubbed the “neighbor from hell.” But her story didn’t end there. Joining me is Lara Love Hardin, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Lives of Mama Love, to share her story of her amazing comeback from immense shame to finding joy and purpose.
Today’s guest, J. Scott Reed, sold everything and relocated his family to Los Angeles to be a father to the fatherless. He is here to share his journey and his book, The Power of a Dad. To all fathers, you are irreplaceable. Your love, guidance, support, and even dad jokes are essential. By being present, you provide the foundation your children need to thrive. Remember, being a good father isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up. Your efforts today will echo through generations.
Imagine discovering that you are going to go completely blind by age 30, or that your marriage was at risk, or the unthinkable, that a family member had been brutally attacked. Any one of these traumas could spiral even the best of us into despair. But our inspirational guest, Janet Perez Eckles, author of Now I See, overcame all this adversity and so much more.
Nikki DeLoach has made her way into your homes and hearts, starring in numerous Hallmark movies. Off-screen, she’s passionate about patient advocacy after facing life and death challenges. We’ll learn from Nikki the tools she used to deal with crises, challenges, and stress, and turn her pain into purpose.
Have you ever wanted to launch your own business, maybe even a family business? What you’re about to hear is the amazing, sometimes comical and inspiring mother-daughter journey that brought ancient chai tea down from the Himalayas and into coffee houses and grocery stores around the world. But it wasn’t all cozy or comfortable. In fact, this story begins with a phone call from a Chinese prison! Entrepreneurs, Heather Howitt and Tedde McMillen; two hard-working women, will share their success story on how they took their passion and built something truly incredible.
Our guest today, Dondré T. Whitfield, says that at the age of 14 he was ready to harm someone else or harm himself, but now he’s a seasoned actor calling for men to stand in their rightful capacity to be of service as opposed to seeking to be served. Delineating between males and men, he identifies a clear path to successful manhood through honoring women, teaching children, and elevating men to change the world.
It’s a classic high school romance: a football player and a dancer fall in love. Both were about to begin medical school, but something inexplicable happened to test their epic love and faith. Jessica and Lance Lasiter are going to share their inspirational journey of love, surprise, and the challenges of having a relationship with someone experiencing a debilitating disease. Also joining us are Holly Carney, and Lucas Foster; famous producer of films, Ford v Ferrari, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Crimson Tide, who share how this incredible love story is being made into a feature film.
We have a double treat for you today. Two actors from one of TV’s most iconic shows. A versatile actress, comedian, and author best known for her role as Nasty Nellie Oleson, and an accomplished actor, producer, and author best known for his portrayal of Almanzo Wilder. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie, we are thrilled to have Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler share their inside experiences working with Michael Landon on the show and the impact he made by crafting stories. You’ll also learn how each have used their fame to help battle a deadly disease that they are very passionate about.
