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Meet ALAN ROTH, Screenwriter. “Speaking of movies, I’m ahopeless romantic, as many know. My first novel, Vichy Water, arrived from deepspace after my 44th viewing of ‘Casablanca.’ Alan and I talk about Bogart andthe Epstein brothers, screenwriters of that movie. Alan arrived in my field ofvision from deep networking space and illuminated me with his journey intoscreenwriting and his vast command and knowledge of Hollywood and the art ofscreenwriting. What lit his fire was winning the coveted Nicholl FellowshipAward for Best Original Screenplay (Jersey City Story). The stories we areprivileged to hear now. Alan is magnetic, passionate, and beyond knowledgeable.I clicked my heels, listened, and asked more questions. He made my day,” Calvin
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ALAN ROTH; Screenwriter, (Nicholl Fellowship Award),Producer, Adjunct Prof Screenwriting-Fairleigh Dickinson University; LIVE fromNew York
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BIO: Alan Roth graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson Universityin New Jersey with degrees in History and English Literature, then attendedgraduate school at Emerson College in Boston, where he received an MFA inCreative Writing
He is a Fellow of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts andSciences and serves as an adjunct professor of writing at Fairleigh Dickinson’sSchool of the Arts.
A winner of the coveted Nicholl Fellowship Academy Award forBest Original Screenplay (Jersey City Story), he works with producers ondeveloping projects for both film and TV.
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Meet DR TARA CHALAKANI; “I marvel at the connectivity of theuniverse. Reasons to believe. Two weeks ago, I sent out a group email tohighlight fascinating interviews I’ve done on Conversations with Calvin. DrTara Chalakani replied. I interviewed Dr Tara, the CEO of Preferred BehavioralHealth Group here in New Jersey, about mental health several times. She hasthirty years of experience. Each time, she amazes with her depth, grasp,caring, and devotion. For me, a corporate 25-year veteran, few CEOs are hands-on,involved, and eager to give back as Dr. Tara. And mental health is a globalpandemic. Then a light bulb went incandescent. To talk to Dr. Tara about AI andmental health. It’s consumptive. All through our everyday lives. We don’t graspit because our world is changing every fifteen minutes. Scary. Dr Tara was soeager to chat. And we put this together fast. It’s important. It’s ourwell-being and our lives. And it’s here and growing. Rarely do I invoke the“wow” word in one of my descriptions. Dr. Tara just got three “wows” for thischat on Mental Health, Promise, Illusion, and Responsibility. As I quipped, alittle less TikTok dancers and a little more Dr. Tara. Have a nice day.” Calvin
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DR TARA CHALAKANI; AI & Mental Health- Promise,Illusion, and Responsibility; Psychologist & CEO, Preferred BehavioralHealth Group; LIVE from Central Jersey
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BIO: Dr. Tara A. Chalakani is a nationally recognizedhealthcare executive and transformational leader with over 30 years ofexperience spanning clinical, operational, private, and nonprofit sectors.Currently serving as CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, she oversees a$39 million organization and 500 employees offering over 70 programs across NewJersey, advancing trauma-informed, integrated, accessible, and quality care.
Dr. Tara is known for scaling complex systems into aligned,mission-driven organizations—bringing strategic clarity, culture change, andsustainable growth. She has held progressive leadership roles in healthcare,marketing, mental health, substance use, youth services, wellness and qualityintegration, and has successfully led enterprise-wide initiatives intrauma-informed transformation, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative caredelivery
Dr. Tara blends evidence-based practice with authentic,heart-centered, servant leadership. She is a national thought leader frequentlyfeatured and forward facing on major media outlets and writes for Forbes onmental health and nonprofit leadership. She co-hosts the Welloff Podcast withiHeart Media, offering deep conversations on health, wealth, and living asuccessful, intentional life.
Widely respected across industries, Dr. Tara is an activeboard member and advisor to national and state organizations in health,wellness, and education. She brings warmth, wisdom, and results to every spaceshe enters—whether serving clients, leading systems, mentoring femaleexecutives, or representing her work on the national stage.
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MEET ABBY GRACE: “My most poignant, warm, introspective, andemotional interview (all these journalism years) with singer-songwriter AbbyGrace (in hospice care) and her new record label, producer Jesse Roads. Nearthe end of our interview, Abby said, “I’ve seen too many miracles not tobelieve in them.” Hours later, this isstill reverberating. Thanks to Kayden Gordon for bringing Abby into my visionand now, soul. Today was a privilege to spend time with a remarkable soul, AbbyGrace. Last night I listened to her music and words for hours (her websitebelow). Totally enamored for real. Meaningful, provocative, gleeful, abundantlife, and elevation. As I’ve come to learn, Abby has lived a life with a guitarin her hands. Even now, in hospice care, she continues to shine with the samewarmth, humor, and musical magic that touch hearts. My time with Abby was notonly about music-it is about courage, creativity, and resilience, and thisbeautiful way she shares her light with the world. And Abby mentioned Peter,Paul, and Mary, which sealed the deal for me. Abby is a gift. You’ll see.”Calvin
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ABBY GRACE: Singer-Songwriter, (folk, country, easy); Words:courage, creativity, resilience, hospice; LIVE from Canada with Deer CityRecords Exec, JESSE ROADS.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XAf79Rsrx0
BIO: Bio: “Puttingthe living room back in the music” – Emmylou Harris
When Abby heard this saying, it spoke to her heart and soul,and her belief that music is made to be shared. Coupled with a strong visionthat music can bring peace to the world, her songs are her contribution to thiscause to which she is deeply committed.
Growing up in a small town in Northern Canada, Abby didn’thave a lot of access to the world of music and only latently decided to followher musical passion in 2013. She taughtherself how to play guitar- a hand-built cigar box model to boot, and heroriginal material is unfailingly upbeat, jaunty and celebratory, projectinginclusive messages of hope and joy.
On a visit to Nashville in 2014, Abby was discovered in alittle honky tonk bar open mic by Rojo Marlowe, who loved her songs and askedif she wanted to record them. Always upfor fun and adventure, she said sure, and a recording artist was born. Abby’s debut release was the Abby’s AmblingsEP (2016) The songs attracted the attention of circles within Nashville’spublishing and songwriting communities, and in turn that of Paul Bezooyen ofThe Hermit’s Music on Vancouver Island, BC.
As a consequence of The Hermits involvement, a second EP,Senses of the Sea -August 2017 was
The next, and current step in her whimsical journey happenedwhen she met Juno nominated Marc Atkinson,
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Meet ALEXANDER KARP “Suddenly, as I begin to write thisparagraph, the Bee Gees 1967 album crossed my path, ‘Rare Precious Beautiful’,and of course, if you indulge, I’ll neatly tie this into my interview withAlexander Karp, from Chicago and Purdue University, now residing near Prague.It’s all in this interview. Rare to find a journey from engineering in collegeto expertise in the alkaloids of the plant Kratom. You never heard of it? It isprecious in its healing powers. Not so rare. Perhaps up to twenty millionAmericans may use Kratom. It’s beautiful to be devoted to healing andwell-being and doing something right. Alexander Karp helped birth ETHA NaturalBotanicals, where quality and assurance are part of their being. I know aboutthat. From my Pharmacy days. Alexander’s depth of understanding of Kratom'smechanics is amazing; Well beyond being a merchant. He meticulously describesall the uses and reasons for this precious plant, which has been around for along time. He cares. Therefore, a very special interview. My first interview inPrague, where my cousin used to live.” Calvin
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ALEXANDER KARP; ETHA Natural Botanicals Co-Founder; ResearchEngineer; Kratom; Natural Wellness; LIVE from Prague
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BIO: Alexander Karp; ETHA Natural Botanicals Co-Founder andHead of Development
Alexander Karp is a research engineer, entrepreneur, andco-founder of ETHA Natural Botanicals, a science-driven wellness company makingkratom a trusted, consistent, and convenient natural solution for energy, mood,and occasional discomfort. He combines analytical chemistry, supply chaintransparency, regulatory expertise, and consumer education to help people LiveFully and Thrive. On this episode, Alexander shares his journey discoveringlife-changing kratom, navigating global regulations, building ETHA, and hisvision for the future of natural wellness.
LINKS: www.EthaNaturals.com
www.instagram.com/ethanaturals [@EthaNaturals]
https://x.com/ethalivefully
Podcast: “Live Fully with Kratom”
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Meet CHANCHAL GARG “Before our scheduled interview, we setaside a few minutes to get acquainted. Those minutes morphed into sixty. Andthen some. Beyond chemistry. Chanchal’s solitary journey from Louisiana, whereshe was a “dutiful Indian daughter,” to being a facilitator at Stanford’sGraduate School of Business (the most popular class, Interpersonal DynamicsLearning) to her deeply personal and hugely brave memoir, ‘Unearthed.’ Somewords now from the interview. Spiritual and sexual abuse. Womanhood. Courage.Faith and leaving. Bicultural. Motherhood. Real Space. Authentic Connections.Struggles. Hamilton (the play). Reclaim. For more on these words, check out myinterview with Chanchal Garg.
Curiously, I’m listening to the music theme from Cast Awayas I’m writing this. Ethereal. And so it goes.” Calvin
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CHANCHAL GARG; Author, ‘Unearthed’(Memoir); Exec Coach(RealSpace); Facilitator, Stanford Univ Graduate School of Business; Speaker; LIVEfrom California
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BIO/ MEMOIR
Chanchal Garg is a speaker, author, executive coach, andconscious leadership facilitator. She transforms lives by helping clients breakthrough limiting beliefs and build authentic, liberatory connections. Drawingon her MBA and her lived experiences, she addresses difficult truths directlywhile fostering environments of openness and collaboration. For over eightyears, Chanchal has facilitated Stanford University's Graduate School ofBusiness's most popular elective course on interpersonal dynamics, impactingover 500 future business leaders. She is also the founder of Real Space, athriving coaching practice, where she guides leaders to transcend cultural andsocietal constraints, harnessing their personal power in both work and life.Chanchal wrote Unearthed: The Lies We Carry and the Truths They Bury as adeeply personal reclamation-and as an offering. Her voice has been featured atevents like Lululemon's International Women's Day gathering and on podcastssuch as She Has the Mic and The Healing Place.
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Meet IAN MICHAEL SCHELLER… all journeys begin with a firststep. We took that in an interview back in March, as Ian had a feature film, LAAllegory’, entered in the Garden State Film Festival. Our chemistry was bornduring that Indie celluloid event. Over the summer, during one of our bicoastalchats, Ian mentioned his career in magic. Love magic. It leaves basically allof us in a state of wonder. Is it real? I’ve realized that magic is not justtricks; it’s psychology, presence, and human response. Ian has a fascinatingOne-Act-Play-Magic-Show coming up at the Santa Monica Playhouse on November 15th.So, tonight he appeared for the interview in character. Bow tie, black coat,white shirt, and beret. And he started right off with a magic trick that mademe wonder. He is delightful, engaging, mysterious, and devoted to his craft. Heis that craftsman and a real magician. It’s not every day we can sit down andchat with a real magician. Ian radiates magic. His energy came right throughour Zoom. Stay tuned.” Calvin
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IAN MICHAEL MICHAEL SCHELLER; ‘My Unexpected Journey IntoMagic’ with Live Magic; LIVE from Los Angeles
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BIO: IAN SCHELLER:Magician, Creative Producer, Director, Musician, Martial Artist, Actor, GraphicDesigner. That almost sums up Ian Scheller who grew up in a print shop in NorthBrunswick, New Jersey.
Ian's work has been seen across the internet and in artgalleries worldwide. He founded Bluespace Records with his brother Brad. Helives in Los Angeles and spends as much time as he can at The Magic Castle inHollywood.
LINKS: All about theSanta Monica Fringe Festival
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Meet SAMANTHA (SAMMIE) DE MARCO: “Just flashed in front. Ascene from Forest Gump. “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know whatyou’re going to get.” Relevancy? Sammie De Marco. I didn’t really know what toexpect. I did my journalistic diligence. What I found is an amazing, grounded,poignant woman, warmly, broadly smiling, but having lived through narcissisticabuse, sexual assault, trauma, divorce, and the difficult loss of her mom.Sammie took this interview on a resilience journey. I learned a lot from andabout her. She’s writing a book and is poised to become a certified life coachin practice. Her message resonated like her engaging persona. And carefully woveninto our interview is nostalgia and 90’s boyband concerts (Backstreet Boys).This nostalgia helps her balance the weight of trauma and grief. Commonalityabounds. Jersey shore. Dogs. Divorce. Powerful stuff as is Sammie and her wayof inspiring.” Calvin
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SAMANTHA (SAMMIE) DE MARCO; Certified Life Coach; Nostalgia,Resilience, Power of Self Love, Trauma to Transformation; LIVE from Florida.
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BIO: At 40 years old, I still feel like a teenager atheart—especially when I’m front row at a 90s boyband concert, VIP pass in hand,reliving the music and memories that shaped me. Nostalgia isn’t just a hobbyfor me; it’s healing. Whether I’m at a Backstreet Boys show or a 90sconvention, I find joy in reconnecting with the best parts of my childhood andbringing that positivity into my adult life.
But my story isn’t just about concerts and meet-and-greets.I’ve faced my share of hardships—trauma at different stages; betweennarcissistic abuse, sexual assault, religious trauma, the devastating loss ofmy mom 5 years ago, and now, navigating a painful divorce from the person Ionce considered my forever, I have had to learn how to be resilient. Losing mymom was a defining moment that split my life in two: before and after. She wasmy rock, my best friend, and the person who taught me that strength isn’t aboutavoiding pain—it’s about finding joy despite it.
I wasn’t always that person. Anxiety ruled my life foryears, but through loss, I’ve learned how to hold space for both grief and joy.I now live by the belief that while we can’t control the hardships life throwsour way, we can absolutely choose to create more of the good. For me, thatmeans dancing, cheering, soaking in all things 90s, and sharing my story in thehopes that it helps someone else feel less alone.
I’m passionate about normalizing conversations around mentalhealth and personal resilience. As a certified life coach with training inmindset shifting techniques, I know firsthand how powerful it is to reframe ourstruggles and take ownership of our happiness. While I’m not currently runninga coaching business, it’s a dream I plan to build—because our stories, nomatter how messy, have the power to inspire.
No matter what it is that I do, I bring my full self:nostalgic fangirl, survivor, and someone who believes in turning pain intopurpose.
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Meet SARA OTTO: “Once again, gratitude to the universe forthe connectivity with SARA OTTO. I liketo think that, after writing three books, teaching at Rutgers, working for therichest Italian in the world for 25 years, and interviewing over 400 peoplearound the world, I’m relatively worldly. (that word again) But not. Sarafilled my senses with a special awe. I didn’t know NEST existed. Wasn’t “up” on the intricacies and necessityof supply chains. There are ethical handcraft standards and legions of amazing,handcrafted artisans all over the world. Their work is pure art and needsvisibility and transparency. Sara spoke of how their art and craft make for amore prosperous and beautiful world. I’ve been down for this. When mygrandchildren were born, we found handmade stuffed animals in South America.But NEST makes it a safer, better journey to market. Sara fascinates with herdepth, passion, and commitment. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in TOGO, workedfor Righteous Babe Records, lived in India for four years, and radiates socialimpact. Our interview. As good as it gets.” Calvin
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SARA OTTO; Chief Supply Chain Officer at NEST (connectingpeople, artistry & impact of craft); Peace Corp; Photography; State Univ.of NY: LIVE from Barcelona
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Website https://www.buildanest.org/ethical-handcraft
BIO: Sara, Nest’sChief Supply Chain Officer, oversees the strategic partnerships andprogrammatic initiatives of the organization’s supply chain-related portfolio.In this role, she drives the strategy, development, and execution of Nest’spioneering Ethical Handcraft Standard and comprehensive methodology program.She leads research initiatives to bring critical visibility and transparency toinformal supply chains. After residing in Varanasi, India, for 4 years, she hasgained a deep understanding of the specific needs and challenges that artisansand handworkers face, enabling her to create sustainable solutions for duediligence in this industry. Before that, Sara was a Small EnterpriseDevelopment Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo, assisting micro-enterprises andartisans. Graduating from the State University of New York at Buffalo in ArtsManagement and Marketing, Sara blends her passion for art and business. Hercareer began with Righteous Babe Records, where she worked for 9 years,eventually managing the company’s performance and event venue. A dedicatedphotographer and traveler, Sara continues to explore the intersection ofcreativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact in her work and personalpursuits.
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“Meet YISHAY ISHY RON, author, former soldier, and survivorof severe PTSD. I was around, going toRutgers in the sixties, and saw our soldiers coming back from Vietnam with astrange condition, not defined yet, with an array of symptoms. PTSD becamedefined. A few years ago, I befriended ‘Cozmo,’ a relatively recent formerMarine who left service with severe PTSD. I was beginning to learn and feel.Then last week, I Zoomed with Yishay; introduced to me by publisher, author AnnMarie Sabath. What enveloped me was Yishay’s introspection, warmth, reality,pain, mission, honesty, humanity, creativity, former addiction, survival,shame, healing, resilience, redemption, authenticity, and depth. Swirlingaround like beams of light through a window shade was the notion of humanity.We’re all just here on this globe. I threw those several words out there; mytakeaway from Yishay. Maybe yours. A powerful interview. And his new book ‘DOG’will surprise you, especially the narrator.” Calvin
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YISHAY ISHY RON; Author, DOG;’ Former soldier, PTSD;Resilience; Redemption.
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Yishai Ishi Ron is an author, a former elite combat soldier,and a survivor of severe PTSD. Writing has been an essential part of hishealing journey, enabling him to channel deeply personal experiences into hiswork.
His novel, Dog, is a powerful work of literary fiction thatdelves into trauma, resilience, and redemption. With his background as both asoldier and a psychology graduate, Ron brings authenticity and depth to hisstorytelling, making Dog both intensely personal and universally resonant.
Originally written in Hebrew, Dog was translated intoEnglish by the highly regarded New York City-based translator, YardenneGreenspan. The Hebrew edition of Dog was long-listed for the Sapir Prize,Israel’s most prestigious literary award.
Ron’s previous works in Hebrew include Holiday Apocalypse,which was nominated for the Geffen Award, and Vincent’s Nose, a children's bookthat was adapted into an award-winning play.
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Meet MARK STEVEN PORRO: “Thinking about what to write aftermy interview with Mark. One word popped. Sonnet. Let me count the ways MarkSteven Porro amazed. A life beyond. A devoted son who became caretaker of his89-year-old mother. Yes, the word ‘Commode’ is in his best-selling book title.More words. Stand-up comedian LA. Acting next to Tom Hanks in ‘Castaway’ in theairplane crash scene. Hill Street Blues. The Ohio State University.Screenwriter. Residuals. South of France. Hospice. Industrial designer. No particular order tothese words. But powerful stuff. To induce listeners. One illuminating,introspective, rare interview. Mark Steven Porro is an unforgettable force. ‘ACup of Tea on the Commode’ is a must-read. We all have parents. I’ll be back withMark when I finish the read.” Calvin
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MARK STEVEN PORRO; Award Winning Designer; Writer; Director,Best Selling Author, “A Cup of Tea on the Commode” LIVE from South of Francewith host Calvin Schwartz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWiqXlG-d4I
BIO: Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, director,and now a best-selling, award-winning author. He has written lots of jokes,several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on theCommode—a sad, sweet, and funny debut memoir—chronicles his multitaskingadventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy.Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close.
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Meet WENDY ALEXANDER. “I’ve done 648 interviews/videos sincethe beginning of Conversations with Calvin. Even global. Africa, India, Europe,the Middle East. Wendy Alexander is in Melbourne. The time with Wendy is asimportant as I’ve ever had. Especially for you all. Why emphatic? Let me countthe ways. Her life began with apartheid in South Africa. Beyond emotions,listening to her. Her family moves to Australia. Soon, a gun is pointed at herhead during a robbery. A failed marriage and a baby. No home, no money.Desperate times. Her resilience is an enduring inspiration. Much more. Shethrives in the corporate world. But spiritually, meditatively, she knows shemust counsel people in their career search. Here’s the HUGE importance for allof us. My thinking was expressed to Wendy. AI is changing our world every 15minutes. Many are going to need serious career help, and not just with onecareer. Multiple. Remember AI lurks. Wendy has a handle and grasp of careercoaching (with people all over). There’s much more to Wendy. Yes, I love heraccent. Wendy endured early and intense menopause. She is outspoken andpassionate on that journey. She wrote “Internal Uprising” (on Amazon). It’s hervoice and wisdom on midlife, menopause, and beyond. Enough said. A very specialWendy Alexander. And as I told her, one of my favorites, a thought-provokingmovie, ‘On the Beach,’ takes place in Australia.” Calvin
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WENDY ALEXANDER: Storyteller of Survival, Menopause and Career Reinvention; from SouthAfrica & Apartheid to Australia; Author, ‘Internal Uprising;’ LIVE fromMelbourne.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQVy872eABU
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BIO: Wendy Alexander is the author of Internal Uprising andfounder of Happy Career Hub. A survivor of apartheid, domestic violence andstarting over as a broke single mum in Australia, she rebuilt her life from theground up. Today she helps midlife women navigate menopause, career burnout andreinvention so they can create their own Career 2.0—the life they truly wantrather than the one they were told to settle for. Wendy’s story is one ofresilience, humour and raw honesty and she brings both practical strategies andsoulful conversations to every stage she’s on.
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CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted byCalvin Schwartz
Meet KAYDEN GORDON. “I began our interview thinking of oneword to describe this Gen Z, twenty-year-old radio broadcaster with a showsyndicated, airing on over 250 radio stations worldwide. Enigma. Indeed, Kaydenhas arrived. Stop. He is twenty and going to college. He is charming,passionate, and caring. He is twenty. I keep repeating myself. I worked for abillionaire. I learned a lot. And Kayden already possesses some of thosequalities and ethics that took me a quarter of a century to develop. Last time.He is twenty. We talked about the balance of being a student and growing amedia company. He supports indie artists. Loves country music. Advice.Challenges. I connected with Kayden months ago. His assignment is to get meinterviewed. So far, so good. And this interview with Kayden. A burgeoningenigma. Fun stuff.” Calvin
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KAYDEN GORDON; “From Teen Broadcaster to Industry Voice:Kayden Gordon's 5-Year Journey Building a Country Music Media Empire" LIVEfrom Massachusetts; With host CalvinSchwartz
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• LinkedIn: Kayden Gordon
BIO: Kayden Gordon: ARadio Enthusiast & Multifaceted Industry Leader
Passionate DJ, Station Owner, Promotion Guru, and SalesSavvy And Overall Kind & Respected Individual In The Music Industry!
I'm Kayden Gordon, and music is my lifeblood. As many wouldsay, music heals the mind and soul. With over five years in the industry, I'veworn many hats – from DJ and station owner to promotion director and saleswhiz. My journey began with a dream and a microphone, and it's led me to someincredible experiences:
Hosting and Syndicating "The Kayden Gordon Show:Today's Best Country Mix" across 150+ online and FM stations, achievingtop ratings globally.
Co-owning and managing Radio for a Cause LLC: running twoonline stations ("Spectrum 23.9") and owning "Kayden GordonRadio Network."
Leading promotion projects for over 300 artists: putting mypassion for music to work through KJG Media and Promotions.
Honing my sales and production skills: contributing to"Inside The Spectrum: A Look With-In Mental Health Talk Show" andcollaborating with renowned artists like John Krondes & The Elvis PresleyHit Making Team, and Kentucky Banchee.
And I'm still learning! I'm constantly exploring newavenues, like my recent foray into programming with Simian and G-Selector.
Connect with me, let's talk music:
I'm eager to share my skills and learn from others.
I'm passionate about connecting with like-minded individualsand collaborating on new projects.
I believe music has the power to entertain, inform, andconnect communities.
Let's turn up the volume on possibilities!
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Meet MONICA WALLS: “Read this. One word. LIPSTICK. And thestory about my interview with Monica. I didn’t want this to end. I discoveredher energy, passion, commitment, dedication, drive, and belief. In herself. Tocreate ‘Keca’s Usna’ Lipstick. And the story behind this. My favoriteexclamation. “Wow.” Firstly, Monica is exuberant, worldly, delightful, intense,and real. Her words resonate even now as I compose this. She left a wonderful,safe, cushioned HR career in Silicon Valley. Something was missing. I know thefeeling. Our bonding. To build something from the ground up. She developed thisunique, practical, and glamorous lipstick brand. Listen in to the challenges,inspirations, advice, and journey, including the real geographical trip toCroatia. Much here to grasp. And you all know me. Basking in spirituality. Towrap the interview, a strange warm noise from just behind her. To becontinued.” Calvin
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MONICA WALLS: A Founder's Story; Lipstick is not LipService; Creator, Lip color collection, CEO, Keca’s Usna; LIVE from California
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Q2oa2IkI4
LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicawalls/
LIPSTICK WEBSITE: kecasusna.com
Bio: People, culture, and values have always been mypassion, and I am continuously inspired by the eclectic range of individuals Iencounter on my travels. My journey began in Silicon Valley, where I worked asan HR leader alongside visionary CEOs, advocating for the value people bring toorganizations. I infused my work with what spoke to my heart:volunteer efforts,community events, and championing causes like walk-a-thons, food drives, andwomen’s shelters. Yet, something was missing. I was tired of having to explainwhat seemed so obvious to me: treat people well and do something meaningfulwith personality and grace.
It became clear that the excitement of building somethingfrom the ground up was what I truly enjoyed, and it was time to do that formyself. After extensive travel and exploration, my experiences, particularly inCroatia, left a lasting impression. This connection inspired the creation of mylip color collection, Keca’s Usna.
I had tried various brands but found my favorites eithersticky or short-lasting, while my go-to long-lasting lipstick left my lips dry.I wanted it all: a formula that was long-lasting, non-drying, and felt good.Keca’s Usna is a tribute to my heritage and journey, where each shade tells astory, celebrating diversity and connection while embodying the values I holddear.
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Meet MUSTAFA AMMAR “ Alwaysgrateful to the mysterious universe for connectivity. A few years ago, Mustafawas there. The point of precious attachment; we were both pharmacists. Mustafain Egypt. Calvin in New Jersey. Apowerful bond formed. We both journeyed away from pharmacy. But Mustafa’sjourney is the ‘stuff’ they make movies about. Diplomat for Egypt in Beijing.He taught himself Chinese. Then, a successful investment banker who raised abillion dollars for Middle Eastern agriculture. Then a series of books oncareers, ‘Time to Move On; The 7 Career Myths,’ and recently, ‘Don’t Live OneLife; Mastering Multiple Careers and Income Streams.’ This is our thirdinterview. In January, Mustafa spoke about Outsmarting AI. Now, focus onreinvention and building multiple income streams. Mustafa is so very relevant.I’m hugely emotional now about how important Mustafa’s message is. In myopinion, AI is changing our world every fifteen minutes. He is brilliant,passionate, and so dedicated. You should partake. Every fifteen minutes, thereis a change. Yes, I’m dramatic. I’m thinking of the movie Moonstruck, when Cherslaps Nicholas Cage and tells him, “Snap out of it!” Consider my slap. Bottomline: Mustafa is a gift.” Calvin
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MUSTAFA AMMAR; AI & Reinvention; 5 Career Lives and Counting;Why a Former Diplomat, Investment Banker, and Pharmacist; Now author, ‘Don’tLive One Life’ & ‘Time to Move On; The Career Myths.’ LIVE from NYC
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rxAR53XhK8
LINKS:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-ammar-994a93120/
Instagram: @ThePassionMba
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AMAZON book: ‘Time to Move On’: amzn.to/3XrrIYQ
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Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/time-to-move-on-mustafa-ammar/1143514697?ean=9798218165376
BIO: I’ve lived many career lives — pharmacist,international diplomat, investment banker, career coach, startup founder, andnow a general partner at BlueNexus Ventures and an investor in the future ofwork. My journey isn’t linear, and that’s the point. I’m a career shapeshifter— someone who reinvents at the speed of change and helps others do the same.
As AI rewrites therules of every industry, one truth becomes clear: the best way to protect yourjob isn’t to fear AI — it’s to outsmart it. My mission is bold and urgent: tohelp millions of professionals and employees reskill, reinvent themselves, andfuture-proof their careers before it’s too late.
I’ve lived multiplelives, pursued multiple passions, and fulfilled multiple purposes. And today,my current purpose is clear: helping people prevent AI from stealing their jobsby reskilling themselves, embracing reinvention, and building meaningful, AI-proofcareers. Through my books, coaching programs, speaking engagements,investments, and my show, I help people navigate the chaos of change and turndisruption into opportunity.
#realconversations #filmmakers #directors #Plainfield#QueenCityFilmFestival #NonStopShowGroup
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Meet LAMAR DAVID MACKSON: “Into my 6th year of Conversationswith Calvin We the Species, with 637 interviews/videos, some global, I’ve neverbeen able to put together a special interview so quickly, and importantly.Saturday, reconnecting with Yolande Eze. A few years ago, Rutgers, mentoring,and her internship with NJ Discover. She amazes. The world turns. Back fromCalifornia, her Yoland Media Group. And now, the Queen City Film Festival wasfounded in 2018 by Lamar David Mackson. Often, with me, special synchronicity.Lamar is from Plainfield. My father also. We just finished a magical hour ofdiscovery, introspection, film, passion, eloquence, dedication, community,Plainfield, The Strand, history, “For Whom the Bells,” “Atonement Moment,” NewJersey Film, Union County, courage, dreams, tomorrows and so much more. Enoughsaid. These words were uncovered in one of my most poignant interviews. MeetLamar David Mackson.” Calvin
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LAMAR DAVID MACKSON: Founder, Queen City Film Festival -Oct16-19; Directors Guild of America; Producer; Nonstop Show Group; Chm Union CtyNJ Motion Pict & TV Advisory Bd; LIVE from Plainfield NJ
QUEEN CITY FILM FESTIVAL: www.qcffnj.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ssQL5Lz_KoM
BIO: Lamar Mackson isa Producer and Assistant Director from Plainfield NJ. His most recent work on Paramount Plus’s"How Music Got Free" gained his induction into the Director's Guildof America. His credits include TheCooking Channel’s PATTI’S PLACE with Patti Labelle, Damages starring GlenClose, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES featuring Gordon Ramsay, EXTREME HOME MAKEOVERS,Viacom’s THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW, THE PHIL DONAHUE SHOW, as well as SpikeLee's SUMMER OF SAM. Mackson also servedas Assistant Director on the IMPRACTICALJOKERS on TruTV.
He has also worked on other mainstream projects forNICKELODEON, AMAZON, ATT, NFL, and MICROSOFT. Mackson also notably served on the AD staff for Justin Timberlake’s"MIRRORS".
Lamar currently runs his Nonstop Show Group , is the founderof the Queen City Film Festival, now in its 8 th year and currently serves asChairman of the Union County, NJ Motion Picture & Television AdvisoryBoard.
CONTACTS: LAMARDAVID MACKSON - Executive Director Queen City Film & Television Workshop
www.qcffnj.com
lamar@nonstopshowgroup.com
www.imdb.me/lamardavidmackson
Web- https://www.qcffnj.com/
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Video Highlight -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPsPOXKAzpo
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Meet ROBERT JORDAN: Irarely bring out the “screenplay” notion after an interview. But RobertJordan’s journey began growing up in a farming world in upstate New York. Watch(our interview) where this goes. College, criminal justice, and politicalscience. National Honor Society.Enlisted in the US Navy. 26 years of service. Chief warrant officer. SouthPacific. Operation Iraqi Freedom. Five tours of duty in Afghanistan. EasternAfrica. Pentagon. Retirement. Discovery of his PTSD. Master's degree in ChristianCounseling. Now a Pastor. Eloquent. Passionate. Devoted. Prolific author. Now studyingfor a PhD in Divinity. A philanthropist. Works with women in Afghanistan. Andso much more. This is a screenplay. Robert (Bob) is mesmerizing. I wish I couldwrite screenplays. To be continued.” Calvin
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TITLE: ROBERT JORDAN; Pastor; US Navy; Afghanistan; Author,‘Emotional Healing;’ PTSD; Philanthropy; Veteran’s Podcaster; Farming;Theology; LIVE from Virginia Beach
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOC3fYdHvkc&t=3s
My Website: https://fatherbob.co/
The Veterans Outlook Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0p6rz0gKCWeSH29XKnlz3a
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BIO: PASTOR ROBERT E.JORDAN
Chief Warrant Officer Four, USN (Ret.)
Robert Jordan, originally from Saint Remy, New York, wasactive in sports and the Future Farmers of America during his youth. Hegraduated from Kingston High School in 1977 and later earned an Associate ofArts in Criminal Justice from Ulster County Community College. He later earnedanother Associate of Arts in Political Science from the same college and aBachelor of Arts in Political Science from SUNY Albany. In December 1992, theGolden Key National Honor Society inducted Robert. In February 1993, Robertenlisted in the U.S. Navy.
Robert served in the Navy in both international analyticaland support roles, including assignments with Naval Special Warfare. He was aNaval Instructor, Master Training Specialist, Senior Enlisted Leader, and latercommissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer. Throughout his career, Robert deployedto the Western Pacific, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. He alsosupported Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, completingfive tours of duty with ground units in Afghanistan and conducting contingencyoperations in eastern Africa. Robert retired from the Navy in October 2019after serving at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
Following his retirement, Robert worked as a Navy contractorand senior analyst. He later became an International Disaster Relief OperationsManager for the Christian Broadcasting Network's Operation Blessing.Additionally, he earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Regent University inthe summer of 2021. He graduated from Regent University School of Psychologyand Counseling with a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling in May 2024.
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Meet Robert Collin; “Leave it to the universe. Connectivity.Commonality. Purpose. Journey. Resilience. Even basketball. Bob and I connectedon social media a few weeks ago. We set up a brief Zoom chat to get acquainted.Three hours later, we’re still going strong. Many key elements exist. Climate.Environment. Adaptation. Flourishing. Yes, basketball too. Bob has severaldegrees. BS, Law, Master's. He teaches, has been appointed to advisorycommissions, and has published encyclopedias and law reviews. Endlessaccomplishments via dedication. The matrix of our interview, Robert’s new book,‘The Climate Adaptation Generation, A Blueprint for the Future,’ was awardedthe best climate change book in the US for 2025. The essence of this interview.Bob illuminates and inspires. Absorb and listen up. And, independently, we areboth involved with Rick Della Ratta, Jazz for Peace, and his new work inreaching out to Elders (both Robert and I are there). Have a nice day.” Calvin
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ROBERT COLLIN; Author, ‘The Climate Adaptation Generation;’BS, JD, MSW, MSUP, LIM degrees; Assoc Prof U of Oregon, Environmental Studies;Basketball; LIVE from Frederick, Maryland
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arMahigmbTk
LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-collin-020549162/
Bio: I have a BS, JD,MSW, MSUP and LlM and have taught, researched, and published in law, socialwork, and urban and environmental planning for over 40 years. I have also beenappointed to advisory commissions by three state governors and threepresidents. I have published numerous law reviews, including two that were thefirst on the topic in their respective genres. I have published nine volumes ofencyclopedias, some with my wife, Robin Morris Collin. Two were the first intheir genre - the book on the EPA was mine. The 3-volume set on sustainabilitywas ours. My book, Battleground Environment, two volumes, describes the 100most controversial environmental issues from the perspective of community,government, and industry. I have also been certified as an expert witness inboth US federal court and state courts. I have won 2 awards, chosen by studentsfor teaching excellence.
My book, The Climate Adaptation Generation: A Blueprint forthe Future, was awarded the best climate change book in the US in 2025.Accepted for review for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize
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Meet DIANE HAWORTH; Before our interview today, we met inthe Green Room (really, it’s just a Zoom connection). And we talked. Wecouldn’t break away to begin the interview. That’s Diane Haworth. A HeartCentered coach, Author, Teacher, Founder of the Be Love Principles, etc. I tooknotes while listening. She received a ‘direct divine download.’ Diane is apractical mystic. I spent five years writing my second novel, in part a journeyto spirit and something. Diane talks about ‘something’ out there. She is passionate,caring, real, and so dedicated. She once asked, “Love, what do you most want meto know today?” She’ll explain. What I anticipated most. Her four principles.However, number three resonated with me the most. “Forgive quickly, completely,and unconditionally.” This is a wow,Listening and absorbing her sincerity and energy. I could easily go on here.Best to listen to this very special interview. For me, gratitude to theuniverse. And Diane.” Calvin
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DIANE HAWORTH;Heart-Centered Success Coach; Teacher, Author, Founder, ‘The Be LovePrinciples’; Spirituality; LIVE fromVirginia
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BIO: Diane LHaworth is a Heart-Centered Success Coach, teacher, author, and founder of theBe Love Principles. She combines traditional coaching methods with deepspiritual truths to help clients experience more love, peace, joy, and freedom.In May 2018, Diane had a profound divine encounter in which she received the BeLove Principles—a unique template for healing relationships, accessing innerdivine wisdom, and living a more loving life. She has shared these principleson live stages, online, and in interviews to audiences worldwide. Diane hoststhe Empowered Spiritual Path membership, offering monthly teachings onspiritual topics and practical tools for peace, joy, and personal expansion.She holds a B.S. in Mass Communications, an MBA, and multiple coaching andhealing certifications, and is a dedicated student of the Enneagram and ACourse in Miracles. Author of *How to Choose Love When You Just Want to SlapSomebody*, Diane is a frequent podcast guest. Widowed, she lives in thefoothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains with Rory the cat, close to heradult children and beloved grandsons, Emory and Augie.
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Meet KRISTINE GENOVESE: Growing up in North Jersey in theSixties, I remember the old Palisades Park. It was an infinite array of rides,excitement, games of chance, endless hours of captivation, and wonder. I’m astream-of-consciousness writer. How can I describe my time Zooming withKristine Genovese? I just did. An interview of captivation, spirituality,health, Einstein’s thought, “The Future of Medicine is frequency andvibrations, Gut in healing, electromagnetic field around the heart, Soul Intelligence,bridging the corporate world and energy-based healing, emotional blockages,spiritual gangster, Nutritional Frontiers, and tennis. These words are asampling. Continuing the metaphor. Kristine is pure captivation. We, thespecies, need to hear her. Lots of healing and miles to reach the ‘park’ ofhealth. And. Kristine saw an orb fly behind me. I wasn’t surprised. And so, itgoes.” Calvin
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TITLE: KRISTINE GENOVESE; “Spiritual Gangster;” Author,‘Healing Through Soul Intelligence;’ Holistic Health, Bioenergetics,Nutritional Frontiers, Chief Growth Officer; Tennis; LIVE from Florida
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BIO: Kristine Genovese is a transformative force in holistichealth, empowering healthcare professionals and healers to reclaim their ownwell-being while revolutionizing the way they heal others. As the creator ofthe groundbreaking Soul Intelligence® Method, she facilitates energy-basedtrauma release and root-cause healing without revisiting pain.
Kristine Genovese is an LA Tribune best-selling author ofHealing Through Soul Intelligence and the recipient of Best Holistic LifeMagazine’s 2025 Book of the Year award. A recognized leader in the holistichealing and transformation space, Kristine is the creator of the groundbreakingSoul Intelligence® Method—a powerful approach to energy-based trauma releaseand root-cause healing. Her impact has earned her a featured role in theupcoming anniversary edition of The Secret, Pillars of Power, set to releaselater this year.
Soul Intelligence® is a revolutionary bioenergetic healingsystem designed to release physical, emotional, and mental energy at thesubconscious level, offering profound transformation without the need to relivepast traumas. Bioenergetics was documented in the 1950s by Dr. Alexander Lowen,which simply states there is a correlation between one’s physical well-beingand one’s mental and emotional well-being. If you physically don’t feel wellthen mentally and emotionally, you are not doing so hot either and vice versa.
Before developing Soul Intelligence®, I spent more than 25years specializing in corporate growth and turnarounds, identifying andimproving people, processes, and technology to streamline operations and boostbusiness outcomes. This experience honed my ability to identify underlyingpatterns and dysfunctionality, which I now apply to help individuals clearenergetic blockages and achieve optimal well-being.
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Meet SID MOHASSEB; “I was gifted today to chat withProfessor Sid Mohasseb, Entrepreneur Philosopher, thinker, best-selling author,founder of The Anabasis Academy, strategist, poet at 14, at 25, teacher ofcomparative Eastern and Western Philosophy, and endlessly, so much more. Oftenin this magical hour, you’ll hear “Evolve Always.” “We are all entrepreneurs even when we choosenot to be.” I was learning today, taking notes. How many interviewers do that?He thrives on impacting people on their life path. Notions: Approximately 25 to 30% ofbusinesses are owned by immigrants. He started his first company while incollege. Today, he advises people to “Listen More.” I’m oscillating around hiswords and beautiful knowledge. I’m like a movie trailer now. A sense of urgencyto induce you to absorb, enjoy, and inculcate Sid Mohasseb.” Calvin
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SID MOHASSEB: Entrepreneur Philosopher; Founder, AnabasisAcademy; Professor; Author, “You Are Not Them; The Authentic Entrepreneur’sWay’; Investor; LIVE from Los Angeles
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Sid is twice best-selling author (“You Are Not Them: TheAuthentic Entrepreneurs Way” and “The Caterpillar’s Edge: Evolve, Evolve Againand Thrive in Business”), a university professor at both engineering andBusiness School, a 2 time TED speaker, an advisor to fortune 500 leaders and aninnovation thought leader who has built multiple companies and invested in manymore. Sid is the founder of the Anabasis Academy, a global movement fusingmindfulness and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes, TIME,Newsweek, USA Today, Fox, Independent, Foreign Policy, Globe, London School ofEconomics, and Harvard Business Review.
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