Deborah Kobylt LIVE
Deborah Zara Kobylt is an award-winning journalist best known for her work on CNN, Fox11 Los Angeles, KCAL9 News, Turner Entertainment, and Deborah Kobylt LIVE, a successful video/audio podcast. Deborah believes everyone has a story to tell, and because of her keen interest in people and community, her guests feel relaxed enough to reveal what they might not tell anyone else. And that’s her gift as a journalist and storyteller. Born in New Jersey, she currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, John Kobylt, a successful radio talk show host, her three amazing sons, and a menagerie of animals. Deborah enjoys hiking, travel, biking, and writing. She’s also a fierce competitor and completed the NYC and LA Marathons. Her passion is to promote women’s causes, mental health, veterans, and animal causes.
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Dr. Mary Reid Gaudio & Gino Gaudio, Filmmakers & Founders of the Tony Gaudio Foundation
11/20/2024
Dr. Mary Reid Gaudio & Gino Gaudio, Filmmakers & Founders of the Tony Gaudio Foundation
Please join me in welcoming my friends, Dr. Mary Reid Gaudio and Gino Gaudio, filmmakers and founders of the Tony Gaudio Foundation, who joined us today to discuss the magnificent film they will soon debut about Oscar-winning cinematographer, Gaetano Gaudio, the first Italian-born filmmaker from Italy to win an Academy Award. And his story is fascinating. In 1906, Gaetano “Tony” Gaudio, a young man from Calabria, set out for the American Dream, arriving in the United States with a passion for cinematography, which was just developing in the motion picture industry. His family ran a successful photography studio in Cosenza, Italy, so making pictures was in his DNA. Tony eventually made his way from New York to Hollywood, where he quickly grew to be one of the most prized cinematographers in the industry, working with Hollywood’s elite such as Betty Davis, Errol Flynn, and dozens of others. He won an Academy Award for his work in 1937 for Anthony Adverse. His statuette is missing, just like his story was for decades, until Gino, Mary, and other descendants of the Gaudio family brought his story to life in this documentary, with the hope of also finding his prized Oscar. Please join my interview with Gino and Mary on all video and audio platforms of #littleItalyPodcast, #DeborahKobyltLIVE and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.
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Dr. Brooke Stillwell & Dr. Lynne Mouw, Founders, “Life After Kids"
11/13/2024
Dr. Brooke Stillwell & Dr. Lynne Mouw, Founders, “Life After Kids"
Have your kids flown the coup? Do you feel lost, without purpose, and empty without them around? If you do, you’re NOT alone, I’m right there with you, and we invite Dr. Brooke Stillwell and Dr. Lynne Mouw, founders of “Life After Kids” to talk about it and help us find our way back. I remember having little kids and people saying, “it goes fast.” That’s a lie...because it goes by even faster! While I have a full life with friends and work I enjoy, I still find myself looking at the phone hoping to hear from one of my three boys. And it happens a lot. Is it normal? Yup. But not if it consumes us to the point where we can’t enjoy life. And that’s where “Life After Kids” comes in. Drs. Lynne and Brooke help us step into that next level with purpose. It can be small or it can be big, but it’s a necessary step to finding fulfillment without our kids under one roof. Do I secretly wish my kids would all live here, or next door, or even in the next town? Yup. But they don’t, at least not now. So I’m figuring it out like everyone else. Please find my interview with Drs. Brooke Stillwell and Lynne Mouw on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. @life.afterkids #lifeafterkids¿ #momofolderkids #purposeafterkids #momssupportingmoms #emptynest
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Dr. Kimberly McGeorge N.D, C.H.M, Energy Healer & Founder, “The Secret to Everything”
11/13/2024
Dr. Kimberly McGeorge N.D, C.H.M, Energy Healer & Founder, “The Secret to Everything”
Please welcome to our show Dr. Kimberly McGeorge, creator of “Secret to Everything,” which specializes in alternative medicine, wellness, energy healing, and teaching how to tap into our psychic abilities. In fact, Dr. McGeorge says she’ll do a reading on me during our show, which could be interesting. I’ve been told I’m a complicated study. Dr. McGeorge says we live in a culture addicted to feeling victimized, which isn’t healthy. She talks about taking back your power through discipline, and teaches us techniques on how to do that. We’ll also talk about mineral deficiencies. She says many people are deficient in critical nutrients, minerals, and vitamins and we discuss how to get our bodies back in balance. In fact, Dr. McGeorge practices a mind, body, soul approach, and we’ll dive into what that means & how to channel it. Please tune into #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio platforms, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.
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Meredith Yinger, Founder, She TV Media, Director & Documentary Producer
11/06/2024
Meredith Yinger, Founder, She TV Media, Director & Documentary Producer
Please join me in welcoming documentary filmmaker, producer, and writer Meredith Yinger, whose latest work, “Scars Unseen,” follows the stories of three women from very different backgrounds, each victims of varying forms of abuse, which they each successfully overcame. Meredith is also the creator of She TV Media, which is dedicated to providing inspiring stories by, for, and with women. In fact, when Meredith was in school, she fancied herself to be the next Oprah, but she’s now finding her work behind the camera and telling the stories of others to be her true calling. At least for now. Hear about her other projects, and her plans to bring the stories of others to life so we can all learn from them, and help one another, one woman at a time. And thanks to @BRA_Network_ for introducing us! Pleaee find my full conversation with Meredith on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us. @meredithyinger @shetvmedia #filmamker #director #documentary #filmfestivals #documentaryfilm #documentaryfilmmaker
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John Kobylt, Award-Winning Radio Host on KFIam640 in LA and iHeart Media Podcast
11/06/2024
John Kobylt, Award-Winning Radio Host on KFIam640 in LA and iHeart Media Podcast
And the winner is... It’s been a tense few weeks and months leading up to the presidential election. And most of the votes are in, and here we are, about to face some huge changes to not just in the United States, but throughout the world. @JohnKobyltOfficial, host of the wildly popular #JohnKobyltShow at @JohnKobyltRadio in @KFIam640 and @iHeartRadio, joins us to break down what’s next, and why this election result is so pivotal to our democracy. We don’t always agree when it comes to politics, but he studies this stuff from all angles, so we’re going to talk about it, unfiltered. Please find my full conversation with #JohnKobylt on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here
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Cathryn Michon, Animal Advocate & Bestselling Author, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s PurposeForever”
10/30/2024
Cathryn Michon, Animal Advocate & Bestselling Author, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s PurposeForever”
Cathryn Michon is a filmmaker, actor, animal advocate, and she joins us to talk about her latest book, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever.” So many of us are dog lovers. After all, they are our family. Did you ever wonder why dogs don’t live longer? Cathryn addresses that and so much more in her national bestseller. “I’m Still Here” is told from the point of view of an angel dog, or a dog who has passed, revealing to those who loved him that he’s in a safe place, and he’s watching over his human family. It’s a beautiful portrayal of the tenderness and bond that animals share with each of us. Cathryn has had an incredible career, and is the only woman screenwriter in America who had two feature films in world release in 2019, “A Dog’s Way Home,” and “A Dog’s Journey,” the sequel to “A Dog’s Purpose,” all told from a dog’s point of view. Cathryn’s writing credits include “South Park,” “Designing Women,” and others. She’s performed at Chicago’s Second City and appeared both on TV and off-broadway. Well ask her about that, and when her love of animals began. Oh, and we’ll talk about her husband too, author Williams Bruce Cameron, whose book, “A Dog’s Purpose,” spent 52-weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Please join our show, #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us. @cathrynmichon #filmamker #author #adogspurposeforever #imstillhere #adogspurpose #adogspurposemovie
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Nanette Zumwalt & Mary Beth Barry, Chair, CORE Kidney Foundation
10/30/2024
Nanette Zumwalt & Mary Beth Barry, Chair, CORE Kidney Foundation
Did you know you could have kidney disease and not even know it? It happened to a family member of mine, and it nearly took his life. Please join me in speaking with Nanette Zumwalt and Mary Beth Barry, kidney recipients and ambassadors of the CORE Kidney program, which raises awareness about kidney disease as well as organ donation. Nanette received her kidney from a living donor, while Mary Beth’s donor was deceased. Both women were in dire need of a kidney transplant, and they talk about their unique journeys with us. They also want to educate people about getting screened for kidney disease when they go for their yearly physical through a simple blood test. Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with an estimated 35-million people estimated to have chronic kidney disease. It’s critical to know about your kidney health, how and what to eat to keep your kidney functioning, and well discuss that during our interview. This is a topic a lot of people don’t think about, so we’re here to learn more and get the conversation going. Please join #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us.
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Michelle Danner, Founder, The Creative Center for the Arts” & “TheLos Angeles Acting Conservatory
10/21/2024
Michelle Danner, Founder, The Creative Center for the Arts” & “TheLos Angeles Acting Conservatory
Michelle Danner, film director and founder, “The Creative Center for the Arts” & “The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory,” has had a remarkable career in multiple areas of the arts, and she joins us today to talk about longevity, how the business is changing, and how a good story always rules. Michelle is behind some of the industry’s most notable films, from “The Italians,” “Miranda’s Victim,” and “The Runner.” She is also set to direct the outer-space, sci-fi action thriller, “Helios.” Michelle is also a gifted acting instructor, and says this may be one of the best times to get into the business and hone your craft. With film and various network and streaming opportunities for actors, she teaches actors how to be their best, and teaches various techniques from Adler to Strasberg, Meisner, and Hagen. She’s also had an eclectic and interesting career starting at a young age, and she talks about that, in addition to being a women in a business that had been primarily male-centric when it came to making decisions, but that’s changed. A lot. Also, Michelle is Italian, and we ask her about growing up Italian and those influences on her as a young professional until now. Please join us on our #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you here to enjoy our show. @michelledannerla #italiandirector #italianfilms #italiantalent #acting #actingcoach #director
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Dr. John Roberts,MD MPH FACEP, International Medical Corp
10/21/2024
Dr. John Roberts,MD MPH FACEP, International Medical Corp
Please welcome to our show, Dr. John Roberts, who has worked with International Medical Corps since Hurricane Katrina, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response to areas hit hardest from natural and manmade disasters. Dr. Roberts joins us to discuss the critical work of @InternationalMedicalCorps, which works in over 30 countries, helping people in critical circumstances such as war, famine, disease, hurricane and earthquake relief, and much more. He has been on the front lines, often serving in dangerous situations, helping to save lives and provide much needed physical and emotional support. And he’s here to share what he does, and how you can support. Please find our show, #DeborahKobyltLIVE, on all video and audio podcast networks, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us to discuss the mission of this critically important global nonprofit. - @internationalmedicalcorps #InternationalMedicalCorps #Medicalcare #firstresponder #help #aid #humanitarian #support
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Fritz Coleman, 5-time Emmy Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian & Former Weathercaster, NBC4LA
10/02/2024
Fritz Coleman, 5-time Emmy Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian & Former Weathercaster, NBC4LA
Most of us in LA know Fritz Coleman as the former weathercaster from NBC4 Los Angeles, giving us the sunny forecast of seven sun-balls for the week ahead. But did you know this five-time Emmy winner started out as a comic, got his first stint in weather by chance, was on the Tonight Show eight times, and has opened for legends like Ray Charles, George Benson, Jay Leno, and Debbie Reynolds? And now, he’s starring in his own one-man show, “Unassisted Living,” available on Tubi and playing at the infamous Portal Theater in North Hollywood. And it’s hilarious! The show is a friendly look at retirement, baby-boom style, and talks about everything from back pain to sex. Fritz talks about his own life, from childhood to divorce and everything in between. It’s funny, clever, and it left me wanting more from Fritz, to learn about the man behind the happy weather talk. And there’s a lot. He’s a student of comedy, and grew up watching and learning from the greats. And when his uncle took him to a George Carlin concert when he was a kid, Fritz met his first love - comedy. Please join me in welcoming Fritz Coleman to our show, streaming LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and all audio platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE. Have a question for Fritz? DM us or leave your comments here. We look forward to it. @realfritzcoleman #FritzColeman #standup #standupcomedy #UnassistedLiving #FritzColemanComedy #ComedyShow @ubngo
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Debra Mark, News Anchor & Voiceover Talent
09/18/2024
Debra Mark, News Anchor & Voiceover Talent
Please welcome to our show a voice you know well, award-winning newscaster @DebraMark from @KFIam640’s @JohnKobyltShow, joining us today not to tell someone else’s story, but her own. It’s a very personal story, one she wants to share for #SuicidePreventionMonth. Most of us who know Debra would describe her as cheerful and always positive. She grew up in the Valley, her parents divorced when she was young, and she worked hard to make it in the news business. She is also married with two grown children. But twenty years ago, her life came to a hault when she got an email from her mother, saying Debra and everyone in the family would be better off without her. That was the last time she ever heard from her mom. In fact, it was Debra who found her mother. The story she tells is terribly sad and tragic, because no one saw it coming. So she wants to shine a spotlight on this serious mental health issue for anyone else out there going through something similar, or thinking about it. Please join us on this special addition of #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms. And invite any family and friends, too. I’m your host, #deborahzarakobylt , and I’m honored to have you with us @debra.mark #Radio #KFIAM640 #podcast @ubngo
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Scott Ryan, Author, Designer, Publisher
09/18/2024
Scott Ryan, Author, Designer, Publisher
Publisher and author Scott Ryan is like Google when it comes to TV and film. He knows the genres intimately, and has written niche books about everything from Letterman to Streisand. Today, he joins us to discuss his latest book, “The Last Days Of Cinema,” which is a brilliant look at cinema in the 90’s and the impact those films had on pop culture at the time and in retrospect, today. Scott selected twenty-five films to for his book from thousands made in the 1990’s, from Goodfellas to Magnolia and so many others classics, and he was very strategic in his selection. He’s analyzed how films of the 90s shaped our culture, which was the last decade before social media took over and influenced millions. Having just returned from the #VeniceFilmFestival, I saw some magnificent films, but I’ll admit there’s a difference between films today and 30 years ago. I’ll ask him about that, perhaps it’s because of streaming, with less people collectively going to the movies? Scott has written many books including “Last Days of Letterman,” “Barbra Streisand The Music,” “Moonlighting,” and others that capture a moment in our culture that we all shared. Now, it’s different, not better or worse, but just different. And it’s not going back. Scott is also a publisher and founded Fayetteville Mafia Press, a boutique publishing company. He admits he’s “living his dream” through his work, and where he lives in Sarasota, Florida, which I also call home (part time). There’s a lot to talk about. Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE and @TheSarasotaPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Have a question for Scott? DM me and I’ll make sure to ask. @blue_rose_magazine @Scottryan579 #ScottRyan #Author #Writer #director #actor #Popculture @ubngo
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David Kessler, Grief Specialist & Author, “Finding Meaning: The SIXTH STAGE of GRIEF”
09/11/2024
David Kessler, Grief Specialist & Author, “Finding Meaning: The SIXTH STAGE of GRIEF”
Please welcome to our show David Kessler, a leading expert on grief and loss, who will be discussing the different stages of grief along with his book, “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief.” Like most people, I’ve had my fair share of grief, and it rocked me in way I could barely recognize myself. I can say I wish I was introduced to David sooner, but everything has a place and time. David’s personal experience as a child witnessing a mass shooting while his mother was dying undoubtedly had a profound effect on him. He went on to teach physicians, police officers, and first responders about grief and how to best handle grief. But he wasn’t prepared for what followed, which was the untimely death of his 21-year-old son. That profound grief prompted him to write his latest book, “Finding Meaning,” which has helped thousands do the same. Also, grief extends beyond death. It includes the loss of a relationship, job, or something of meaning that extends to loss. He will talk about that, too. Please join me in welcoming David on all video and audio platforms of #deborahkobyltlive , and invite your friends, too, particularly anyone who is grieving. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. @iamdavidkessler #grief #griefjourney #griefandloss #griefsupport #griefawareness @ubngo
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Paul D. Corona, MD, Author, “The Corona Protocol” Solutions to Stop Addiction and More
09/11/2024
Paul D. Corona, MD, Author, “The Corona Protocol” Solutions to Stop Addiction and More
For anyone feeling not quite like themselves, I invite you to our show today as we speak with Paul D. Corona, M.D., who will discuss healing from so many issues plaguing our society from depression to addiction, bullying, homelessness and more. Dr. Corona authored “The Corona Protocol” after years of research connecting the mind and body with well being. He’s helped thousands with his programs, and said he switched from general practice medicine years ago because he felt it didn’t feel traditional medicine was addressing a variety of mental health issues effecting much of society with today. Please join me with Dr. Corona as we discuss, “The Corona Protocol: A Scientifically Proven Medical Solution to STOP Addiction, Bullying, Homelessness, School Shootings and Suicide, 30 years in the making” on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. @drpaulcoronamd #DrCorona #mindbodyandsoul #mentalhealth #physicalhealth @ubngo
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Alexo Wandael, Italian Director
08/21/2024
Alexo Wandael, Italian Director
Please welcome to our shows, Alexo Wandael, Italian film director, producer, and director based out of LA and NY, and he joins us to discuss an incredibly interesting project he’s been working on called ITALIANY.US, where he photographs his subjects and black and white, all of them from Italy, and interviews them about the life they’ve created here in America. Why did they come here, what are their dreams, their passion for life. And we turn the tables and ask him this same question. Alexo has been a celebrated fashion and celebrity photographer, having worked for some of the more prestigious magazines in the world. He is also an award-winning filmmaker, featuring “To My Pink Lady,” “A Woman Makes A Plan,” and “Tomato Soup In Skid Row.” These are magnificently insightful works of art, and we will discuss his continued passion for his ongoing film and video projects, including “Vanity Fair Italia, Maye Musk.” Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you as part of our community. @alexowandael #alexowandael #italian #hollywood #italiandirector @ubngo
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Alessandra Repini, Author, "The Italian Lady. The Book. The
08/21/2024
Alessandra Repini, Author, "The Italian Lady. The Book. The
Please welcome our shows Alessandra Repini, who wrote, “THE ITALIAN LADY: The Perfect Guide To Making Yourself ever Cheerful, Classy and Admired.” Alessandra talks about how to discover the “modern day dolce vita and enjoying it wherever you are in the world,” which is another subtitle to her book. Have you ever noticed how Italian women always seem to look elegant, cook with finesse, and just seem to have an incredible warmth? Perhaps I’m biased, but I think they do, and Alessandra writes about that, everything from fashion, to furniture and food (the three F’s). She also talks about travel and art in her book, how to stay fit and healthy, and it all follows what’s natural to the Italian lifestyle. Alessandra lives in Italy with her family, maintains impeccable style, and she shares some tips on how we can absorb some of these Italian ways, too. Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and we encourage you to invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you as part of our community. @theitalianlady_official #theitalianlady #italianstyle #italianwayofliving #asktheitalianlady #italianlifestyle
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Joshua M. Greene, Author, filmmaker, educator and Holocaust scholar.
08/14/2024
Joshua M. Greene, Author, filmmaker, educator and Holocaust scholar.
I’m thrilled to welcome to our show, Joshua M. Greene, who, in his own words, says he’s spent much of his life’s work “sharing extraordinary stories about extraordinary people.” Mr. Greene spent countless years practicing yoga and meditation with George Harrison, and eventually wrote “Here Comes The Sun,” a biography that chronicles the spiritual and musical journey of former Beatle. We’ll ask him about that. Joshua is also a renowned Holocaust scholar and filmmaker, whose books have sold more than a half-million copies worldwide, including “Unstoppable,” “Justice at Dachau,” and books for young adults, including “The Girl Who Fought Back,” and “Signs of Survival, A Girl on Schindler’s List.” We’ll ask him about all of them. Mr. Greene is a popular lecturer who has spoken at the Pentagon, and his films and documentaries on Holocaust history have aired on PBS and Discovery. He’s received numerous awards, including the Gold Metal at the NY International Film and TV Festival. On a personal note, Joshua M. Greene is married to Esther Lynn Fortunoff, of the famed Fortunoff family department store chain. They share a love of art and storytelling, two children, and an immensely eclectic and interesting life. Please join me in welcoming Joshua M. Greene on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you join us. Hashtags / Mentions #JoshuaGreene #author #HolocaustScholar #history @ubngo
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Susan Lieu, Author, "The Manicurist’s Daughter Memoir"
08/07/2024
Susan Lieu, Author, "The Manicurist’s Daughter Memoir"
Author, playwright, performer, and TEDx speaker Susan Lieu joins us to talk about her tell-all book, “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” along with her one-woman theatrical show, 140 Pounds: How Beauty Killed My Mother, which has been on a 10-city sold out national tour. About Susan: Her family are refugees from the Vietnam War, escaping to California in the 1980s after five failed attempts. Her mother successfully opened two nail salons, and life seemed to be going just fine, until one day when Susan was 11. Her mother died suddenly from a botched tummy tuck, with little mention of the incident even at her funeral. So, for the next twenty years, Susan looked for answers about what happened, and also why her mother felt the need to change her body. Did she struggle with body image issues? Was it pressure? Susan finally uncovered some disturbing facts, and which we will talk with her about, as well as the impossible ideal of beauty. Please join me in conversation with Susan Lieu about grief, trauma, and determination to get to the truth. And invite your friends, too. Our show, #DeborahKobyltLIVE is available on all video and audio podcast platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and thanks for joining us.
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Marianna Cuomo Maier Title Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Founder of Grata Wellness
05/29/2024
Marianna Cuomo Maier Title Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Founder of Grata Wellness
Please give a warm welcome to my guest, Marianna Cuomo Maier, certified health & wellness coach and founder of Grata Wellness, which helps people take charge of their health, find more joy in their lives, and often, she says, it starts with food. Marianna holds wellness workshops, meditation, and journaling groups at wellness events in support of finding our healthier, more balanced selves. And as she tells it, Marianna was not always a healthy person. She had to learn how to do it. Marianna also writes for @AppetitoMagazine, and in fact, we were introduced by Appetito‘s founder, @AndrewCotto, as well as my friend, @AmyRiolo, writer of many books on the Mediterranean Diet, specifically the Dummies series. Marianna is also founder of the Emerging Leaders Council of the Italian Language Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture nationally. And if the name Cuomo sounds familiar, she is of the infamous New York Cuomo family. Her grandfather, Mario Cuomo, was a beloved governor of New York. Uncle Andrew was also NY governor, and Uncle Chris is a well-known, award-winning TV journalist. Please join my conversation with Marianna on how we can all be healthier in a world that often promotes fast living and fast foods. She also talks about life growing up Cuomo, and how her Italian heritage helped form her wellness routines she lives by today. You’ll find our #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio podcast platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us. Please also invite your friends, too!
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Ilaria Borrelli, Filmmaker, Women’s Rights Activist, Mother.
05/29/2024
Ilaria Borrelli, Filmmaker, Women’s Rights Activist, Mother.
Please welcome to our show the immensely talented Italian director and actress, Ilaria Borrelli, who is also a human rights activist. In fact, much of Ilaria’s activism is reflected in her work, often with an emphasis on the rights of woman and young girls. I met Ilaria at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, when she was speaking about her film, “The Goat,” about an 11-year-old pregnant orphan forced into marriage in her small Ethiopian village, only to escape with her goat, which provides nourishment, companionship, and even friendship throughout her difficult journey to find her her father, and ultimately peace. The film stars Mira Sorvino and John Savage, along with young Egyptian Tik Tok star, Jessica Hosam. Ilaria has been behind some of the most prolific films throughout her career, including “Life Is Beautiful,” and “A Girl from the Brothel,” among others. We will talk with her about her adventures filming in often dangerous condition, her life’s work as an actress and eventually behind the camera, and how it all began in Naples, Italia. She will also discuss her intense interest in spotlighting the dangers of human trafficking young girls, and how she hopes to shed a spotlight on the issue through her work. I’m honored to present Ilaria on our show, and thank you to my friend, Lorenza, for suggesting an interview. Please find my full conversation with Ilaria on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you join us.
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JoJami Tyler, Owner of Fancy PantsGardens. Kitchen Garden Coach.
05/15/2024
JoJami Tyler, Owner of Fancy PantsGardens. Kitchen Garden Coach.
Love to garden and eat fresh veggies and fruits but have no idea how to start, what to plant or when to plant? Have you tried gardening but didn’t quite have the touch? Well, this is a must-listen to show, because our guest can turn anyone into an expert gardener who can enjoy fresh, home-grown food all year long! Meet JoJami Tyler, a kitchen garden coach and founder of Fancy Pants Gardens (there’s a reason behind the name, and we’ll get into that). JoJami and I met at the @InfluencersOfMidlife conference in Vegas where I was a speaker, which is run by my friend, @RobinLaMonte. And we got to talking about food, what’s in so much of the food we purchase at the grocery store, in addition to the rising cost of many store-bought foods. JoJami joins us to teach us what vegetables grow best in what climates, when to plant, how to get rid of pests, and virtually walks us through how to grow anything, even if you live in a small apartment. So please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I’m excited to be learning how to improve my gardening skills with you! @jojami #kitchengardenconsultant #organicfood #kitchengardencoach #BackyardVeggies #GardenCoaching #UrbanGardeningTips #GrowYourOwnFood #fancypantsgardens @ubngo
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Andrew Cotto, Award-Winning Novelist & Co-Founder, Appetito Magazine
05/08/2024
Andrew Cotto, Award-Winning Novelist & Co-Founder, Appetito Magazine
Please join us in welcoming Andrew Cotto, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Appetito Magazine. Andrew is also an award-winning novelist of seven books, a regular contributor to the New York Times, and he loves all things Italy, particularly food and wine. His passion is to write and talk about it, and share his experiences so we can fall in love with the Italian way of living as he has. Andrew likes to say that “food is his muse.” He draws a comparison between mental health and healthy eating, and talks about how Italians instinctively know how to do that. While he was raised in the states, Andrew fell in love with his ancestral homeland the first time he visited, and decided to plant his own roots there for a time and learn all he could about the Italian lifestyle and good health. He’s been a regular on Good Day New York, and has interviewed some of the top culinary experts in his Appetito magazine, including Rachael Ray. And now he joins us on our #LittleItalyPodcast, #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, to share all he’s learned with us. And there’s a lot. Please find our show on all video and audio podcast platforms, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you join us today
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Zibby Owens, Author, “Blank,” & Owner, Zibby’s Bookshop
05/08/2024
Zibby Owens, Author, “Blank,” & Owner, Zibby’s Bookshop
Please welcome to our show a woman who appears to have more hours in her day than the rest of us, Zibby Owens. Zibby is an award-winning author who will join us to talk about her latest book, “Blank.” She also hosts an award-winning DAILY podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books. In addition, she owns and operates Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica, which is an incredibly inclusive space for writers, authors, and anyone interested in books and learning how to get started as an author. Want more? The Zibby-verse has become a mini empire, led by Zibby Media, which includes Zibby books publishing house, retreats for authors, book club, writing group, not to mention her bookstore on Montana Ave. and her podcast. She lives in NYC with her husband and FOUR kids under the age of 16, attended Yale and Harvard, and spends a good chunk of time working in LA, too. And she smiles a lot, too, perhaps because she’s truly doing what she loves. But she’s faced a lot of rough patches, too, and we’ll talk about that, because Zibby is an inspiration to many, a woman who has followed her passion for books and reading, and sharing that with the rest of us. Please join #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms, and make sure to share with your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us.
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Stan Zimmerman, Author. "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore chronicles"
04/17/2024
Stan Zimmerman, Author. "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore chronicles"
Please welcome to our show, Stan Zimmerman, author, “The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore. Stories about all the wonderful women I’ve worked with...and Roseanne.” Let’s just say Stan has worked with them all, and is a prime example of someone living his dream by living his truth. Stan Zimmerman grew up a self-proclaimed gawky Jewish kid from the suburbs of Detroit, who dreamed of becoming a wildly successful actor, rich enough to buy his own mansion in the Hollywood Hills. The actor part didn’t quite work out, but he found success as a writer, producer, director, and playwright on some of the most noteworthy shows in the business. The book chronicles his days from acting in plays in his basement as a kid, to attending NYU on scholarship, where he met his first serious boyfriend and somehow became Andy Warhol’s photo subject at Studio 54 one evening. This is a story about friendship, finding one’s sexuality after battling years of homophobia, and honoring the many women in his life who have been supportive through it all. This is about success and thriving in Hollywood. Did he get his big house in the Hills? We’ll ask him about that, too. Please join our interview on all video and audio platforms or #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you join us. Make sure to invite your friends, too @zimmermanstan #goldengirls #gilmoregirls #Roseanne #BradyBunchMovies #SilverFoxes #YesVirginia #AnneFrankLatinx #RightBeforeIGo #FromGoldentoGilmore
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David Richman, Author, “Cycle of Lives" - a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer"
04/17/2024
David Richman, Author, “Cycle of Lives" - a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer"
David Richman was once an overweight, sedentary smoker who was jolted into making big changes in his life. Now an entrepreneur, athlete, public speaker, and author, David joins us to discuss his latest book, “Cycle of Lives,” which chronicles the stories of 15 people, five-thousand miles, and the journey through the emotional upheaval of cancer that David and his family endured after his sister was diagnosed with brain cancer, which ultimately claimed her life. “Cycle of Lives” was created as the result of many years of dedication to raising awareness and funds for cancer research and care, inspired after his sister was initially diagnosed in 2007. Over the past 15 years, David has completed several events including a 104-mile run along the Pacific Coast Highway, 87-miles from Cancun to Tulum, numerous bike rides and other events to raise money for the American Cancer Society and Moffitt Cancer Society. David is also donating profits from his book sales to the cancer organizations he supports. The book talks about the emotional ride of dealing with loved ones with cancer, and we will talk about the bravery his sister displayed throughout her battle with this disease. Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and share with your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s an honor to have you here with us. @davidrichman_cycleoflives #cycleoflives #Stories #CancerStories #cancersurvivors @UBNGO
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Dr. Connie McReynolds, Author, "Solving the ADHD Riddle:
04/10/2024
Dr. Connie McReynolds, Author, "Solving the ADHD Riddle:
Often, some doctors and teachers were advocates of using medicine to quiet the child diagnosed with ADHD, but we now know that may not be the best option. Remember all the talk about how Ritalin could quiet a busy mind? Well, medicine is not longer the first choice to help people with ADHD succeed and lead happy, productive lives, and today we’re talking about it. Please welcome Dr. Connie McReynolds, author, “Solving the ADHD Riddle, The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to Your Child’s Struggle to Learn.” Dr. McReynolds and I will discuss auditory and visual procession issues that very often disguise themselves as “problems” in the classroom for teachers. Essentially, ADHD is about the brain not being able to fully hold or interpret information coming in, so we will talk about some new therapies that have proven successful, in addition to the “gifts” of ADHD, because from my own standpoint, I believe there are gifts associated with ADHD, and instead of having kids feel like failures for not being able to focus, perhaps we can learn to celebrate it with the knowledge that there are therapies to help the mind focus and thrive that are not about taking medicine. Through years of clinical research, Dr. McReynolds will talk about the success she’s had using neurofeedback. In fact, she says the results have been astonishing. Please find our full conversation on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. This is an important topic, and I hope you’ll join me in spreading the word. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt. Thanks for joining us, and please invite your friends. @morningstarneurofeedback #drconniemcreynolds #drconnie #specialeducation #ADHD #author #adhdsupport #adhdbook #adhdsolutions #adhdawareness
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Amy Riolo and Dr. Simon Poole
03/27/2024
Amy Riolo and Dr. Simon Poole
Have you thought of taking weight loss drugs? Seems as though everywhere you turn, people are jumping on the craze, but perhaps there’s another way to control our weight and health, and today we speak with our dear friend, chef and acclaimed author, Amy Riolo, along with her colleague, Dr. Simon Poole, MD, who collaborated on the “Diabetes for Dummies” series which also includes “Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition,” along with the “Diabetes Cookbook.” Amy has written 17 books that include healthy eating and how to incorporate the Mediterranean diet into our daily routines, and Dr. Poole talks about the many health benefits from introducing extra virgin olive oil into our diets. In fact, the two met at a convention speaking about olive oil and healthy living, and have made it their mission to talk and write about how we can all live healthier lives and even turn around type 2 diabetes if we incorporate certain foods into our diets and eliminate others that are essentially “poison” to our bodies. Our show will be simulcast on #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and also #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and we all know that #Italians are experts on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. This is also something Amy has studied much of her life, as her mother was diabetic and she sought ways to help her mom with through food. And she’s been talking and writing about it ever since. Please find our show LIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms, and invite your friends and family to participate in this important conversation. Thank you for joining us. Deborah
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Bryan & Stephanie Mazzarello, Filmmaker, “Make Me Italian”
03/20/2024
Bryan & Stephanie Mazzarello, Filmmaker, “Make Me Italian”
Please welcome to our show, Bryan and Stephanie Mazzarello, creators of their brilliant short film, “Make Me Italian,” which follows the story of an Italian-American man attempting to prove his Italian citizenship through ancestry so he can attain an Italian passport. The story is loosely based on Bryan’s experience of getting his Italian passport, and it’s quite a story. We talk with Bryan about that, and also how he was motivated to do this after a backpacking trip through Europe landed on the very soil where his grandparents lived. Let’s just say he felt the calling. Stephanie was the creative director on the film, and this is so beautifully shot and choreographed, we discuss that with her as well. Please join our shows on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you join us. Please invite your friends and family, and if you have an Italian story for us, we’d love to hear about it Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt. Thanks for joining us.
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Andria Litto, Filmmaker, “My Father Moves Mountains”
03/20/2024
Andria Litto, Filmmaker, “My Father Moves Mountains”
Please welcome to our show the mega-talented writer, producer, and director Andria Litto, who joins us to discuss her magnificent documentary, “My Father Moves Mountains,” about her dad, George Litto, who represented many of Hollywood’s top writers who were black-listed during the McCarthy era and beyond. This is a fascinating film, with detailed interviews from actors, writers, and agents, with film footage of a time in Hollywood when studios could crush the careers of actors and writers, but George Litto wasn’t afraid of them. Instead, he fought for the rights of people he thought were unfairly blacklisted, and ended up behind some of Hollywood’s most accomplished films from “Mash” and “Midnight Cowboy.” He later went on to produce films directed by Brian DePalma. And Andria, his daughter, had a front row seat to it all and joins us to talk about it. Please join our show on #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio platforms. And invite your friends and family, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s a pleasure to have you join us.
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Mark Ireland, Author, "The Persistence of the Soul: Mediums, Spirit Visitations
03/13/2024
Mark Ireland, Author, "The Persistence of the Soul: Mediums, Spirit Visitations
Is there life after our time on Earth? It’s a question most of us have pondered, and today, I’d like to invite you to explore this topic with our guest, Mark Ireland, author, “The Persistence of the Soul: Mediums, Spirit Visitations, and Afterlife Communication.” In this book, Mark takes a deep dive into exploring, through personal accounts and scientific study, about the possibility of an afterlife and explores psychic/medium phenomena through the many lenses of various religious tradition. This book and study of what lies beyond “here,” is also personal to Mark, and we discuss that, too, along with providing guidelines for those trying to communicate with those who have departed. Skeptical? Listen to our interview and decide for yourself. Please join us on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt. Thanks for joining us.
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