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Close Up Radio brings its listeners news and inspiration from today’s thinkers. We cover all areas of society and business and dig deep to discover what makes these thinkers really tick. Join our hosts Doug Llewelyn and Jim Masters as they explore topics rarely covered by other news outlets.
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Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back John Jack Podojil of IASHEP
08/30/2023
Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back John Jack Podojil of IASHEP
Maricopa, AZ – Jack Podojil is the CEO of Podojil and Associates a safety health risk management consulting service firm, founder and owner of IASHEP (International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals) and the author of “Safety Solutions” for the Plastic Fabricators & Distributors Magazine, plus three other motivational books. He also serves as an expert witness testifying in both civil and criminal cases. Mr. Podojil has over 46 years of experience in occupational safety and health. IASHEP is staunchly dedicated to serving its members and the public. Mr. Podojil says we should focus on preventing workplace accidents in the first place and that is his life’s mission. He accomplishes this through informing, educating, and providing IASHEP members the most up to date resources resulting in more conscious attentive, well-informed workers with the knowledge on how to better avoid and reduce risks of accidents. IASHEP accomplishes this by instructor-led classrooms, interactive live webcasts, and onsite and online training centers which are located worldwide. Moreover, IASHEP gives back to charities like St Jude’s hospital and prides himself on having a philanthropic model. IASHEP is “different,” than other organizations because they consider themselves a family, says Mr. Podojil. He emphasizes that their code of conduct is the strongest in the health and safety field on both a national and global scale. Mr. Podojil’s dedication to safety stems from his good heart and genuine care for all people. He always has safety in mind always keeping an eye out for potential hazards. For more information, visit
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Part 39: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
08/30/2023
Part 39: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Victoria J Mondloch is an inspiring physician who is doubly certified and has changed her career focus several times—from group to private practice, from OB/GYN to General and Internal Medicine, and later to holistic, wellness, and alternative therapies. The doctor has spoken often on this web radio channel and is about to wrap up an extensive series. She has discussed novel therapies in the past, including the purest collagen supplements, blended medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement, and wellness models. Doctor Mondloch, or Dr Vicki as patients affectionately refer to her, has also been most vocal on her feelings about disparities in the way American Medicine is provided, and the demise of old-fashioned doctor-patient relationships. She is going to approach some of the most provocative topics yet—from Regenerative Medicine (once referred to as Stem Cell Therapy) to Energy Medicine. She will also address aging and anti-aging, exploring the shades of difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and novel approaches to treatment for them both. The doctor will also revisit favorite topics from past shows and her books, such as auto immune disease and hormone balancing therapy. This is a can’t miss opportunity to hear from an authority in medicine who has more than 35 years of practice experience and treated patients with unprecedented success—and that includes the hormone balancing she did for herself. Mondloch is also a noted author, with two books and numerous articles published, and a trainer and curriculum developer for other physicians at the leading edge of care. For more information on the doctor and her work, reach out via her email:
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Part 33: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
08/30/2023
Part 33: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
DALLAS, TX - For decades, Mike Armour (or Doctor Mike, as he is popularly known) has compiled an exceptional leadership record in far-ranging fields of endeavor. He is a multi-dimensional achiever, and it consistently puts him in demand as an executive coach, business advisor and trainer-- focused on management, leadership, cultural transformation and other aspects of enhancing performance at both individual and organizational levels. Dr. Mike holds a PhD from UCLA and has accumulated years of experience and wisdom by triumphing in some of the most challenging leadership scenarios, and that has included turning around organizations that were headed for collapse. Therefore, he is uniquely qualified to help organizations and their employees prevail in individual quests, marketplace goals, and turbulent economic times. Wise leadership is the impetus for it all. In his August interviews, Dr. Mike is going to talk about the distinction between leadership and management, as well as the ways in which the two overlap in organizational plans and projects. Dr. Mike will further examine which type of style is better for an organization, a management dominated or leadership-dominated one, and define what constitutes true leadership. Additionally, he will outline the markings of a high-performance team. Dr. Mike has had numerous leadership experiences in his lifetime, including as a US Naval Intelligence Officer. He founded his flagship entity, SDLI and its Leader Perfect suite of services to help individual executives and companies achieve peak performance. For more information about Michael Armour and his work visit
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Part 2: Close Up Radio to Welcome Back Cancer Resource Dr. Annette Richard
08/30/2023
Part 2: Close Up Radio to Welcome Back Cancer Resource Dr. Annette Richard
London, ON - Dr. Annette Richard is one of the most vibrant, caring, and humanistic doctors you could ever meet, in fact she doesn’t even want to be called Dr. Richard, or Doctor Annette, but simply Anette. This healer, health coach, and breast cancer expert has many facets to her knowledge and training. She first realized she had a future as a healer at the age of 17. Young Annette vowed to become a doctor and to be able to manage all later medical crises with skill and assurance. Annette has handled further crises since, with patients whose diagnoses range from general ailments to obesity and diabetes, to breast cancer. The latter has become a specialty for her, and she helps patients understand what is going on and better cope with it. Anette also authored a book about the cancer battle “There is some thing I Need to get off my Chest”. Annette is as forward thinking as she is compassionate and has invested in courses and technology that enhance her ability to deliver care. One such certification/equipment is in POCUS, a point of care ultrasound product that enables her to do scans with a laptop and show patients just what is happening on an extra-large smartboard. This technology has the precise capabilities as that used in hospitals. Another upcoming certification will be as a health coach, and Annette has been studying the methods of Mary Morrisey, who has spiritual roots and runs a coaching business known as Life Mastery. She is also launching a new Palliative Care podcast in collaboration with another provider named Claire. Annette is recognized for her total compassion. Learn more about Dr. Annette Richard by visiting her website
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Close Up Radio to Feature Amazing Psychic Jen Bushman
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio to Feature Amazing Psychic Jen Bushman
Albuquerque, NM - Jen Bushman is the owner of a business that bears her name. There are some aspects to her business that are not always easy for people to understand or process. The more evolved spirits though are getting it, and thus proclaiming one’s psychic gifts is an increasingly easy thing to say, and less like coming out of a closet. By applying her specialized and channeled knowledge, people can learn about their soul’s evolution and their life purpose, which puts them on a path to being more aware, and able to grow and heal. Jen is what is known as a multi-dimensional channeler, meaning that she can tap into the third dimension (earth) and the fifth dimension (where the crossed over ones we see on TV reside) and more. She is able to connect with spirit guides, interpret current and past lives, and even read star seeds (our origin in the universe and birth star,) Much of Jen’s recognition came from the tarot card readings she did on youtube during the Pandemic. She still has some of those followers, plus new fans of her posts on youtube. Jen also does most readings by remote (Zoom) A full list of Jen’s services can be found on her website, The site also features links to the curated gems/rocks/crystals and the jewelry fashioned from such high-quality and responsibly mined stones. She is very passionate about the stones and laughingly calls them “her babies.” In fact, Jen is currently writing a book about The Sacred Geometry of Crystals and how each one has a distinct energetic frequency. For more information about Jen and her readings visit
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Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Alicia Economos of Wholehearted Living
08/30/2023
Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Alicia Economos of Wholehearted Living
Des Moines, IA - Alicia Economos is a highly sought after speaker, author, seasoned Life Coach and Founder and owner of the Wholehearted Living Program. “Living wholeheartedly is experiencing a sense of harmony, self-confidence and joy despite any challenging circumstances or hardships we may be going through.” Alicia shares research that indicates the average person has well over 35,000 self-thoughts each day. On average, over 75% of those daily thoughts are negative and self-defeating and, therefore, have tragic consequences on our lives. The good news, however, is that we can learn to “rewire” our brains by decluttering some of our beliefs; about who we are, what we are capable of and who God is. After doing so, we can be empowered to live up to our fullest potential. She is passionate about helping others learn to live wholeheartedly, as a way of intentionally living life! She says, “Decluttering your relationship with yourself and your past helps you see a new path forward, because the most pivotal relationship we have is the one with ourselves.” In fact, clients in her Wholehearted Living program discover that, through the exploration of their own stories with complete authenticity and vulnerability, they acquire self-compassion. They also come to realize they are not alone and learn we all have much more in common with each other than they could imagine. Through her Wholehearted Living program, she offers the tools that allow participants to become free from the trauma of their pasts so they can embrace the present with confidence and the future with hope. “My mission is to enthusiastically encourage others to discover who they are in Christ.” For more information, visit
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Forensic Psychologist and Author Brenda Russell
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Forensic Psychologist and Author Brenda Russell
Reading, PA – Brenda Russell is a forensic psychologist, highly sought after key known speaker, dedicated feminist, and the author of five books, "Gender and Domestic Violence: Contemporary Legal Practice and Intervention Reforms, Oxford University Press" "Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBT+ Community" "Online Research Essentials", Jossey Bass-Wiley, and "Battered Woman Syndrome as a Legal Defense", MacFarland, Inc., and "Perceptions of Female Offenders: How Stereotypes and Social Norms Affect Criminal Justice Responses", Brenda has two more books coming out early next year including a two volume second edition of Perceptions of Female Offenders. Brenda is best known for her exemplary work on interpersonal violence and sexual harassment with a dedicated focus on elevating awareness. Her recent research investigates domestic violence myths towards male victims, exploring how the legal and criminal justice systems can evolve to recognize and serve all victims equally. She recognizes that this traditional gender paradigm with its notions of masculinity and femininity, does not fit in our evolving society. Her mission is to shine a light on the obscured reality that abuse is not confined to gender and that heterosexual male and LGBTQ individuals are also victims of these crimes often at similar or higher rates. Brenda does not intend to minimize the abuse of women, but rather seeks to create a society where all victims of abuse are treated with the dignity, compassion, and understanding they deserve, no matter the gender identity or sexual orientation. She assertively stands against the trivialization of abuse for all victims and works to help others recognize these crimes as a human issue, not a gendered issue.
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Part 38: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
08/30/2023
Part 38: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Victoria J Mondloch is an inspiring physician who is doubly certified and has changed her career focus several times—from group to private practice, from OB/GYN to General and Internal Medicine, and later to holistic, wellness, and alternative therapies. The doctor has spoken often on this web radio channel and is about to wrap up an extensive series. She has discussed novel therapies in the past, including the purest collagen supplements, blended medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement, and wellness models. Doctor Mondloch, or Dr Vicki as patients affectionately refer to her, has also been most vocal on her feelings about disparities in the way American Medicine is provided, and the demise of old-fashioned doctor-patient relationships. She is going to approach some of the most provocative topics yet—from Regenerative Medicine (once referred to as Stem Cell Therapy) to Energy Medicine. She will also address aging and anti-aging, exploring the shades of difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and novel approaches to treatment for them both. The doctor will also revisit favorite topics from past shows and her books, such as auto immune disease and hormone balancing therapy. This is a can’t miss opportunity to hear from an authority in medicine who has more than 35 years of practice experience and treated patients with unprecedented success—and that includes the hormone balancing she did for herself. Mondloch is also a noted author, with two books and numerous articles published, and a trainer and curriculum developer for other physicians at the leading edge of care. For more information on the doctor and her work, reach out via her email:
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Dr. Alexandra McDermott of McDermott Leadership
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Dr. Alexandra McDermott of McDermott Leadership
Laguna Niguel, CA – Dr. Alexandra “Ali” McDermott is the founder of McDermott Leadership, founder of American Top-Notch Management Worldwide Leadership, co-founder of Pen Crown Publishing, and a contributing author in the book, Fearless Female Leaders. She is also expected to release Free to just b. later this year. “I recently launched my own private coaching business, McDermott Leadership, where my mission in life is to help people redefine their purpose in life and live the life of their dreams,” touts Alexandra. “On my website, the whole premise is to go from stuck to unstoppable.” Alexandra spearheaded a program associated with her business called P. O. W. E. R. It’s about purpose and being one of a kind, where everyone is unique. “I want people to lean into their strengths and their abilities and not try to be someone else,” encourages Alexandra. In conjunction with McDermott Leadership, Alexandra and a business partner are focused on a Middle East Initiative. The Middle East Initiative will offer various curricula geared towards encouraging female leadership. In addition to her leadership coaching, Alexandra will be a collaborative author in several books this year. Her full-length book will be released later this year, Free to Just b. Along with authoring various books, Alexandra and her business partner will be launching a publishing company, known as Pen Crown Publishing. For more information, please visit and her page on
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Part 32: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
08/30/2023
Part 32: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
DALLAS, TX - For decades, Mike Armour (or Doctor Mike, as he is popularly known) has compiled an exceptional leadership record in far-ranging fields of endeavor. He is a multi-dimensional achiever, and it consistently puts him in demand as an executive coach, business advisor and trainer-- focused on management, leadership, cultural transformation and other aspects of enhancing performance at both individual and organizational levels. Dr. Mike holds a PhD from UCLA and has accumulated years of experience and wisdom by triumphing in some of the most challenging leadership scenarios, and that has included turning around organizations that were headed for collapse. Therefore, he is uniquely qualified to help organizations and their employees prevail in individual quests, marketplace goals, and turbulent economic times. Wise leadership is the impetus for it all. In his August interviews, Dr. Mike is going to talk about the distinction between leadership and management, as well as the ways in which the two overlap in organizational plans and projects. Dr. Mike will further examine which type of style is better for an organization, a management dominated or leadership-dominated one, and define what constitutes true leadership. Additionally, he will outline the markings of a high-performance team. Dr. Mike has had numerous leadership experiences in his lifetime, including as a US Naval Intelligence Officer. He founded his flagship entity, SDLI and its Leader Perfect suite of services to help individual executives and companies achieve peak performance. For more information about Michael Armour and his work visit
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Part 1: Close Up Radio to Feature Cancer Resource Dr. Annette Richard
08/30/2023
Part 1: Close Up Radio to Feature Cancer Resource Dr. Annette Richard
London, ON - Dr. Annette Richard is one of the most vibrant, caring, and humanistic doctors you could ever meet, in fact she doesn’t even want to be called Dr. Richard, or Doctor Annette, but simply Anette. This healer, health coach, and breast cancer expert has many facets to her knowledge and training. She first realized she had a future as a healer at the age of 17. Young Annette vowed to become a doctor and to be able to manage all later medical crises with skill and assurance. Annette has handled further crises since, with patients whose diagnoses range from general ailments to obesity and diabetes, to breast cancer. The latter has become a specialty for her, and she helps patients understand what is going on and better cope with it. Anette also authored a book about the cancer battle “There is some thing I Need to get off my Chest”. Annette is as forward thinking as she is compassionate and has invested in courses and technology that enhance her ability to deliver care. One such certification/equipment is in POCUS, a point of care ultrasound product that enables her to do scans with a laptop and show patients just what is happening on an extra-large smartboard. This technology has the precise capabilities as that used in hospitals. Another upcoming certification will be as a health coach, and Annette has been studying the methods of Mary Morrisey, who has spiritual roots and runs a coaching business known as Life Mastery. She is also launching a new Palliative Care podcast in collaboration with another provider named Claire. Annette is recognized for her total compassion. Learn more about Dr. Annette Richard by visiting her website
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Part 8: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Transformational Coach Agnes Chau
08/30/2023
Part 8: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Transformational Coach Agnes Chau
Phoenix, AZ - Agnes Chau has a unique background in science that has taken her in new directions as time progressed. Today she is a powerful speaker, a writer for Brainz Magazine, and a transformational coach with expertise in multiple psychology-driven techniques. They all help people to improve the power and function of their brains, remove negative energy, and promote healing, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. One of her favorite modalities is known as Psych-K®, a tool for uniting our conscious and subconscious thoughts in a way that enables us to overcome limiting beliefs and progress in our personal, professional, and life goals. Psych K® was first discovered about 35 years ago and has helped hundreds of thousands of people globally. Today, Agnes is one of those gifted instructors and a member of the PSYCH-K® International preferred providers. In her upcoming shows, Agnes is going to talk about Psych K® balancing and how it can be used for our benefit. You can also learn more about Psych K® on her website AgnesChauLLC.com “In conducting transformational coaching sessions, I observed clients putting this strategy into action and being able to control their own thoughts and actions much better.” Agnes is a gifted speaker and a delight to hear. Beyond being a phenomenal coach, she is the founder of a non-profit foundation named for her conviction to the Divine Heart. Agnes believes that we can change, when we learn to breathe into our deepest soul level and open our minds to new possibilities. If you are seeking betterment in some aspect of your life, this is an ideal opportunity to listen and learn. For more information about Agnes or to read one of her articles, visit
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Corinne Mason, PhD of Summit Leadership Partners
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Corinne Mason, PhD of Summit Leadership Partners
CHARLOTTE, NC – Corinne Mason, PhD- Partner at Summit Leadership Partners, is a highly sought after keynote speaker and esteemed executive coach helping leaders unlock their performance potential and become confident, capable, and produce impressive results. Dr. Mason will speak with Close Up Radio to discuss how an organization’s success fundamentally relies on great leadership and inclusivity. The world needs next-generation leaders who are inclusive, agile, innovative and continue to thrive even in times of exceptional change, upheaval, and ambiguity. Summit Leadership Partners is an organization performance advisory firm and top leadership consulting firm for Private Equity and high-growth middle market companies that is nationally recognized with a 5-star rating for leadership advisory services by Forbes. Through their leadership advisory services, Summit develops leaders through three different areas focused on evidence-based tools to enhance executive, top team, and organizational performance. Dr. Mason draws on her thirty years of experience in the corporate world coaching leaders and works with some of the fastest growing companies in the world within a range of industries from retail, consumer, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. Her work in the fields of assessment, executive coaching, and leadership development has been widely recognized for increasing business impact and shaping leaders who are more engaged and equipped to handle today’s challenges to maximize performance and foster productivity. She is also a passionate advocate for the executive woman’s journey and improving inclusive leadership at the c-suite level. For more information, visit
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Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights John Jack Podojil of IASHEP
08/30/2023
Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights John Jack Podojil of IASHEP
Maricopa, AZ – Jack Podojil is the CEO of Podojil and Associates a safety health risk management consulting service firm, founder and owner of IASHEP (International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals) and the author of “Safety Solutions” for the Plastic Fabricators & Distributors Magazine, plus three other motivational books. He also serves as an expert witness testifying in both civil and criminal cases. Mr. Podojil has over 46 years of experience in occupational safety and health. IASHEP is staunchly dedicated to serving its members and the public. Mr. Podojil says we should focus on preventing workplace accidents in the first place and that is his life’s mission. He accomplishes this through informing, educating, and providing IASHEP members the most up to date resources resulting in more conscious attentive, well-informed workers with the knowledge on how to better avoid and reduce risks of accidents. IASHEP accomplishes this by instructor-led classrooms, interactive live webcasts, and onsite and online training centers which are located worldwide. Moreover, IASHEP gives back to charities like St Jude’s hospital and prides himself on having a philanthropic model. IASHEP is “different,” than other organizations because they consider themselves a family, says Mr. Podojil. He emphasizes that their code of conduct is the strongest in the health and safety field on both a national and global scale. Mr. Podojil’s dedication to safety stems from his good heart and genuine care for all people. He always has safety in mind always keeping an eye out for potential hazards. For more information, visit
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Climate Change Expert Dr. David Hawk
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Climate Change Expert Dr. David Hawk
Fairfield, IA – Dr. David Hawk is a climate change expert who has shared his knowledge and passion in both the corporate and in the academic arenas. Having worked worldwide, his résumé’ touts decades of experience, recognitions, lectures and various academic papers and research. Too Early, Too Late, Now What?, published in 2019, is the update of a 1979 book he wrote on environmental desecration leading to environmental deterioration, ending in climate change. His most recent project is a non-profit organization called The Foundation of the Eternal Feminine (FEF). Therein he argues humans have a management problem, especially with the first three letters of the term. “I have been a researcher, professor, and advisor to a number of companies and people,” explains Dr. Hawk. “Currently, I am a farmer looking for a better way to grow with nature.” While Dr. Hawk no longer consults for institutions of higher education, he still offers his knowledge and expertise to the leadership of some private companies concerned with climate change consequences. “There is an opportunity to rediscover the knowledge of nature,” concludes Dr. Hawk. “Humans must attempt a different approach to relating to nature. For the last two hundred years of industry, our efforts to be productive have brought rapid deterioration to our environment. The consequences of such threaten all forms of life. Climate change presents us with a very high price tag, perhaps one that is unaffordable.” For more information, please visit and
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Part 37: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
08/30/2023
Part 37: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Victoria J Mondloch is an inspiring physician who is doubly certified and has changed her career focus several times—from group to private practice, from OB/GYN to General and Internal Medicine, and later to holistic, wellness, and alternative therapies. The doctor has spoken often on this web radio channel and is about to wrap up an extensive series. She has discussed novel therapies in the past, including the purest collagen supplements, blended medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement, and wellness models. Doctor Mondloch, or Dr Vicki as patients affectionately refer to her, has also been most vocal on her feelings about disparities in the way American Medicine is provided, and the demise of old-fashioned doctor-patient relationships. She is going to approach some of the most provocative topics yet—from Regenerative Medicine (once referred to as Stem Cell Therapy) to Energy Medicine. She will also address aging and anti-aging, exploring the shades of difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and novel approaches to treatment for them both. The doctor will also revisit favorite topics from past shows and her books, such as auto immune disease and hormone balancing therapy. This is a can’t miss opportunity to hear from an authority in medicine who has more than 35 years of practice experience and treated patients with unprecedented success—and that includes the hormone balancing she did for herself. Mondloch is also a noted author, with two books and numerous articles published, and a trainer and curriculum developer for other physicians at the leading edge of care. For more information on the doctor and her work, reach out via her email:
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Part 31: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
08/30/2023
Part 31: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
DALLAS, TX - For decades, Mike Armour (or Doctor Mike, as he is popularly known) has compiled an exceptional leadership record in far-ranging fields of endeavor. He is a multi-dimensional achiever, and it consistently puts him in demand as an executive coach, business advisor and trainer-- focused on management, leadership, cultural transformation and other aspects of enhancing performance at both individual and organizational levels. Dr. Mike holds a PhD from UCLA and has accumulated years of experience and wisdom by triumphing in some of the most challenging leadership scenarios, and that has included turning around organizations that were headed for collapse. Therefore, he is uniquely qualified to help organizations and their employees prevail in individual quests, marketplace goals, and turbulent economic times. Wise leadership is the impetus for it all. In his August interviews, Dr. Mike is going to talk about the distinction between leadership and management, as well as the ways in which the two overlap in organizational plans and projects. Dr. Mike will further examine which type of style is better for an organization, a management dominated or leadership-dominated one, and define what constitutes true leadership. Additionally, he will outline the markings of a high-performance team. Dr. Mike has had numerous leadership experiences in his lifetime, including as a US Naval Intelligence Officer. He founded his flagship entity, SDLI and its Leader Perfect suite of services to help individual executives and companies achieve peak performance. For more information about Michael Armour and his work visit
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Jessica Rae Levin of JRae Consulting
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Jessica Rae Levin of JRae Consulting
Washington, DC – Jessica Rae Levin is a lifestyle consultant at JRae Consulting, where she focuses on individuals from head to toe, helping to elevate them into living healthier and happier lives in all aspects imaginable. Having been recognized by P. O. W. E. R. (Profession Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized), she offers lifestyle consulting and more. “It’s a modernized and progressive approach to traditionalized therapy,” notes Jessica. “I don’t just concentrate on emotional and mental health, but I also do beauty consulting, wardrobe consulting, dating consulting, and relationship consulting. I give tools and techniques for people to implement into their daily life. This process is quicker and way more direct.” “Our sessions don’t have to concentrate on just one thing,” adds Jessica. In addition to her consulting, Jessica also does Past Life Regression Therapy, which is a holistic modality where a client will meditate deeply to learn about their past life which can ultimately provide answers to why reoccurring patterns are happening in this current life. She also offers the Gottman Method, where she works with couples enduring the situations surrounding affairs and trauma. “It doesn’t matter how attractive you are, how much money you make, how successful you, are, what kind of house you live in, or what kind of car you drive, we all have struggles,” concludes Jessica. “It’s all right to get help. There isn’t any shame in it. Suffering, pain, and challenges do not discriminate. It’s all right to be vulnerable.” For more information, please visit
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Gloria DeGaetano of The Parent Coaching Institute
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Gloria DeGaetano of The Parent Coaching Institute
Bellingham, WA – Gloria DeGaetano is the Founder and CEO of The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) and the author of several books, including Parenting Well in a Media Age and most recently, Patterns Over Time: A Research Summary on Screen Time and Healthy Development. The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) offers Parent Coach Certification® training for family professionals, coaching services for parents, and specialized programs for companies and organizations. For over 20 years, PCI has been offering these services and is recognized as the global leader in the parent coaching industry. Using evidence-based strategies and a well-researched framework for communication and analysis, PCI Certified Parent Coaches® trained in DeGaetano’s coaching model, work with parents to help them create awareness of new possibilities and find practical solutions to frustrating challenges. Gloria also emphasizes that coaching isn’t about telling parents what to do. A parent coach asks reflective questions and acts as a thinking partner, empowering parents to find the answers from within. PCI Certified Parent Coaches offer a 30-minute, no cost, no obligation consultation that any eager parent can take advantage of. Parents can search for a PCI Coach on PCI’s website to find the right fit for their unique situation. It is evident that DeGaetano loves her work and has a great passion for helping today’s parents. “Raising a family is immensely rewarding but it can also be extremely difficult.” For more information, visit
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Part 36: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
08/30/2023
Part 36: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Victoria J Mondloch is an inspiring physician who is doubly certified and has changed her career focus several times—from group to private practice, from OB/GYN to General and Internal Medicine, and later to holistic, wellness, and alternative therapies. The doctor has spoken often on this web radio channel and is about to wrap up an extensive series. She has discussed novel therapies in the past, including the purest collagen supplements, blended medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement, and wellness models. Doctor Mondloch, or Dr Vicki as patients affectionately refer to her, has also been most vocal on her feelings about disparities in the way American Medicine is provided, and the demise of old-fashioned doctor-patient relationships. She is going to approach some of the most provocative topics yet—from Regenerative Medicine (once referred to as Stem Cell Therapy) to Energy Medicine. She will also address aging and anti-aging, exploring the shades of difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and novel approaches to treatment for them both. The doctor will also revisit favorite topics from past shows and her books, such as auto immune disease and hormone balancing therapy. This is a can’t miss opportunity to hear from an authority in medicine who has more than 35 years of practice experience and treated patients with unprecedented success—and that includes the hormone balancing she did for herself. Mondloch is also a noted author, with two books and numerous articles published, and a trainer and curriculum developer for other physicians at the leading edge of care. For more information on the doctor and her work, reach out via her email:
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Part 30: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
08/30/2023
Part 30: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
DALLAS, TX - For decades, Michael Armour (or Doctor Mike, as he is popularly known) has compiled an exceptional leadership record in far-ranging fields of endeavor. He is a multi-dimensional achiever, and it consistently puts him in demand as a keynote speaker and leadership advisor. Mike Armour’s areas of emphasis have included management, cultural transformation, strategic business growth, and shaping high trust organizations. His insights into the executive mindset are invaluable and have earned him numerous honors including best-selling author. This month Doctor Mike is going to focus on what makes highly successful people tick, including feeling a true sense of elation about one’s work, strategic goals, and life. Dr. Mike calls this Finding Joy in the Game and in his July episodes he will talk about how to recognize joy, how to find it, and how to maintain it, particularly when it comes to career choices. Before closing out this sizzling summer month, Dr. Mike will touch upon Success at Every Stage of the Game, and just what those stages comprise. He will advise listeners on how to end the struggle and find joy, maintaining our zeal as we advance and grow in business sectors. A wise man once said, “The joy we feel has little to do with our circumstances and everything to do with our focus.” As an operational “captain” who has more than once brought a company forward from the brink, a reliable leader and coach, a stirring speaker, and a man of the ministry, Dr. Mike promotes that better than anyone. Read a copy of his book: Leadership and the Power of Trust. For more information about Michael Armour please visit
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Part 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Beth De Lima of Leave Management Solutions
08/30/2023
Part 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Beth De Lima of Leave Management Solutions
Sacramento, CA – Beth De Lima is an HR consultant, subject matter expert witness, trainer, and Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant specializing in the Americans with Disability Act and Family Medical Leave Act. She is the founder of an innovative organization known as Leave Management Solutions. They provide all the letters, forms, checklists, assets, and trainings needed to manage, as well as direct and execute, an Integrative FMLA Medical Leave and ADA Accommodation Management System for corporations all while managing employee-related performance challenges, EEO complaints, company policies, and union contracts. This includes both state and federal regulations including the new Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) as well as FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and related company policies. "Over three decades of HR & Vocational Consulting enables me, as a subject matter expert witness, to testify in a variety of personnel management court cases. When employers get sued, their attorneys contact me for help – to clarify whether a company did or did not follow HR industry standards of care. I have taken all the experience I learned in these cases to create Leave Management Solutions (LMS). I realized that these lawsuits had much to do with the implementation of these regulations, specifically when they run concurrently, or if there is an ongoing harassment or discrimination investigation with a stress component that requires FMLA. LMS has the tools and resources HR needs, plus an annual membership, which includes free bi-weekly consulting meetings that enable me to mentor HR responsible for managing leaves and accommodations in the workplace.” For more information about our guest please visit
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Clinical Psychologist and Filmmaker Dr. Meleeka Clary
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Clinical Psychologist and Filmmaker Dr. Meleeka Clary
Carmel, IN – Dr. Meleeka Clary is a clinical psychologist, author, actress, model, director, writer, human rights activist, and producer of the film Three Corners of Deception. Dr. Clary offers general clinical psychology services, which according to her, range from, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, marriage counseling, etc. She also offers her clinical psychology services pro bono. In conjunction with her clinical psychology, Dr. Clary also hosts a podcast on Bold Brave TV titled The Dr. Meleeka Clary Show. Airing globally every Thursday at 2pm Eastern, it is “about how to help towards bettering the quality of life with positive psychology”. One of Dr. Clary’s signature projects is a film that she produced and acted in titled, Three Corners of Deception. “Based on true events, it’s based on boy meets girl on a vacation during Memorial Day weekend,” explains Dr. Clary. “It was love at first sight. I met an attorney, but you don’t know who you’re dealing with. Later on, when you get to know this individual, you realize it’s a lot of deception.” “No matter what you want to do in life, do what you want to do, as long as it’s not hurting anybody,” concludes Dr. Clary. For more information about Dr. Clary, please visit You may also listen to the The Dr. Meleeka Clary Show on Information about Dr. Clary’s acting career can be found on
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Part 35: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
08/30/2023
Part 35: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Victoria Mondloch
Milwaukee, WI -- Victoria J Mondloch has more than 35 years of experience in private practice with the bulk of it focused on wellness. She blends traditional medicine with alternative health modalities to help people stay out of hospitals, avoid select medications with scary side effects, and feel more vital and youthful. She also emphasizes lifestyle changes for optimal health. She has made a name for herself in the field of hormone balancing, a subject many other practitioners pass on, and an area of health management that affects many other aspects of disease, particularly as we age. Dr. Mondloch has written two books about the changes our hormones go through as women reach certain life stages. It is a subject of high interest to women, yet also applicable to men. Of course, women facing menopause are known to experience certain symptoms, say night sweats or changes in libido, yet balancing hormones can impact many other areas of wellness: improved sleep, better short -term memory, healthy skin/less skin rash; even less muscle cramps and less restless leg syndrome. And further, improvements in GERD, even reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers! Hormones regulate EVERY facet of our physical, emotional and mental health and well-being. In her upcoming shows, Dr. Mondloch will explain the various hormone-secreting glands in the body and what they control. Mondloch will further introduce the topic: The Fragmentation of Medicine. There was a time when hormone disorders, were something a general practitioner would oversee, but today the trend is a trip to the Urologist or Endocrinologist. For more information on Dr. Mondloch and the hormone subject, e-mail
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Part 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Empowerment Strategist and Life Coach Bonnie Wirth
08/30/2023
Part 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Empowerment Strategist and Life Coach Bonnie Wirth
Lloydminster, SK - Bonnie Wirth is a highly regarded Empowerment Strategist, Emotional Resilience Expert, and Mentor. “Every relationship we have requires accountability coupled with responsibility. Accountability is a fundamental principle that creates healthy bonds and nurturing relationships. It involves acknowledging and owning up to our mistakes and wrongdoings, taking responsibility for the consequences of our actions and making amends whenever necessary. Accountability fosters trust, demonstrates integrity, leads to mutual respect and the overall health and longevity of any relationship.” Bonnie explains that accountability is expressed by taking ownership for our actions, by saying “I am sorry”, and admitting to our mistakes. Responsibility is the duty to correct past mistakes and take some form of action to set things right and be mindful of each other. Accountability allows us to work together towards a resolution.” Through Bonnie’s coaching work, she guides her clients to become more empowered in their choices, to be more accountable for their lives, and develop healthier habits and behaviors thus creating a ripple effect of positivity in their own life and the world around them. “Placing blame on one another and finger pointing is one of the worst ways to handle conflict in any relationship. By creating a culture of accountability, we foster trust, honesty, and continued self-improvement. In doing so we create a life where we feel empowered, we feel good about ourselves, and we will inspire others. Accountability is courageous and is the antidote to finding peace within us and the world around us.” For more information, visit
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Part 29: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
08/30/2023
Part 29: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Michael Armour of Strategic Leadership Development International
DALLAS, TX - For decades, Michael Armour (or Doctor Mike, as he is popularly known) has compiled an exceptional leadership record in far-ranging fields of endeavor. He is a multi-dimensional achiever, and it consistently puts him in demand as a keynote speaker and leadership advisor. Mike Armour’s areas of emphasis have included management, cultural transformation, strategic business growth, and shaping high trust organizations. His insights into the executive mindset are invaluable and have earned him numerous honors including best-selling author. This month Doctor Mike is going to focus on what makes highly successful people tick, including feeling a true sense of elation about one’s work, strategic goals, and life. Dr. Mike calls this Finding Joy in the Game and in his July episodes he will talk about how to recognize joy, how to find it, and how to maintain it, particularly when it comes to career choices. Before closing out this sizzling summer month, Dr. Mike will touch upon Success at Every Stage of the Game, and just what those stages comprise. He will advise listeners on how to end the struggle and find joy, maintaining our zeal as we advance and grow in business sectors. A wise man once said, “The joy we feel has little to do with our circumstances and everything to do with our focus.” As an operational “captain” who has more than once brought a company forward from the brink, a reliable leader and coach, a stirring speaker, and a man of the ministry, Dr. Mike promotes that better than anyone. Read a copy of his book: Leadership and the Power of Trust. For more information about Michael Armour please visit
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Close Up Radio to Feature Kami Alaniz of Just Brooke
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio to Feature Kami Alaniz of Just Brooke
Corpus Christi, TX - Kami Alaniz has over 30 years of experience in Nursing, Healthcare Administration and Case Management that reflect her concern for people and their well-being. She was recently inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who for her dedication to helping others. In her quest to help and support people, Kami, a licensed RN, has launched several successful business initiatives. One of the most significant, she believes, is related to her Certification as a Practitioner of NLP, or Neuro Linguistic Programming. Just Brooke is a conglomerate of Kami’s tools and experiences. It includes videos, activities, and worksheets on case management, caregiver burnout, self-reflection, creating positive change and more. There is a survey to help us identify the root of our discontent, videos to spur self-improvement, inspirational messages and emails, and remote NLP sessions, to name a few. The JustBrooke.net website is also the place to order Kami’s book, a memoir that talks about her life struggles, from a sibling born with congenital heart problems, to failed marriages…and how she turned it all around, to successfully raise her son as a single parent and get ahead in career and business. She encourages those who feel stuck in some aspect of their life to join and become an active member of her Facebook group Dream Life Transformation NLP Secrets for Professionals. Kami is a relatable coach and wants everyone to know that no matter what you’ve faced in the past, you can move forward and learn to live your best life. For more info about Kami and her work, visit: or join her
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Rachel Katz Coaching
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Rachel Katz Coaching
New York, NY – Rachel Katz is a highly sought after Personal Development Coach who provides support and guidance to help her clients reach their professional and personal goals on the journey to becoming their best selves. She is also a Certified Grief educator who trained under renowned grief expert David Kessler. With her results-driven, action-oriented approach, Rachel offers a fresh perspective to help us explore our life’s purpose, make better decisions, and shows us steps toward achieving our goals. From her attentive listening to her warm, empathetic practical approach, she helps us gain a better understanding of what’s truly holding us back. We feel heard and acknowledged and empowered to solve our problems. Working with a life coach is about helping people decide how they want to ‘show up’ in the world regardless of the difficult circumstances they might be facing. By carefully integrating her coaching and mindfulness strategies, clients ultimately develop and progress into more self-aware, grounded individuals with effective leadership skills to increase their chances of success in all areas of their lives including mind, body, and spirit. As a grief educator, Rachel provides the highest level of grief support for individuals dealing with loss and bereavement. She helps us to work through the various stages of grief, witnessing the loss so that the griever feels seen and heard. “We are all here on a beautiful life journey of self-discovery to find our true calling and every person deserves to live happier, more fulfilling lives.” For more information, visit
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Astrologer Carrie Lever, Pen Author Khieri
08/30/2023
Close Up Radio Spotlights Astrologer Carrie Lever, Pen Author Khieri
Northville, MI – Carrie Lever holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a trained therapist with The Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center under Dr. Marion Goldberg. She is certified level IV through the National Council for Geocosmic Research. She has spent years developing astrology as a therapeutic intervention. “The Moon, and the Sun make geometric configurations every minute, hour, day and year,” observes Carrie. If you are struggling today to understand your place in the world, who you are, what your purpose is, astrology is one more tool to add to the toolbox for mental well-being. The astrological birth chart can be a guide. We continually become more of who we are with the passage of life. Each decade offers us a lesson. “It’s very therapeutic,” notes Carrie. “I use it every day. It’s a living science and it speaks on many different levels simultaneously. It’s a language all its own. I am merely an interpreter of this language that is over 4000 years old.” “Astrology is valuable,” concludes Carrie. “I am an advocate for changing the negative way our world sees astrology. I am also an advocate for having more education regarding the astrological community. It’s a fascinating field with many benefits. Astrology works.” For more information, please visit her and page You may also contact Carrie Lever at
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Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Beth De Lima of Leave Management Solutions
08/30/2023
Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Beth De Lima of Leave Management Solutions
Sacramento, CA – Beth De Lima is an HR consultant, subject matter expert witness, trainer, and Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant specializing in the Americans with Disability Act and Family Medical Leave Act. She is the founder of an innovative organization known as Leave Management Solutions. They provide all the letters, forms, checklists, assets, and trainings needed to manage, as well as direct and execute, an Integrative FMLA Medical Leave and ADA Accommodation Management System for corporations all while managing employee-related performance challenges, EEO complaints, company policies, and union contracts. This includes both state and federal regulations including the new Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) as well as FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and related company policies. "Over three decades of HR & Vocational Consulting enables me, as a subject matter expert witness, to testify in a variety of personnel management court cases. When employers get sued, their attorneys contact me for help – to clarify whether a company did or did not follow HR industry standards of care. I have taken all the experience I learned in these cases to create Leave Management Solutions (LMS). I realized that these lawsuits had much to do with the implementation of these regulations, specifically when they run concurrently, or if there is an ongoing harassment or discrimination investigation with a stress component that requires FMLA. LMS has the tools and resources HR needs, plus an annual membership, which includes free bi-weekly consulting meetings that enable me to mentor HR responsible for managing leaves and accommodations in the workplace.” For more information about our guest please visit
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