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Meet EDOUARD PRISSE (Live from the Netherlands); “I don’t dopolitics or religion; My fifteen years as a journalist, broadcaster, andpodcaster. My choice. I focus on the elements of individual journeys withpeople across the globe. The title of my podcast is Conversations with CalvinWe the SPECIES. We are one inhabiting the earth. Preaching now concluded. WhenEdouard Prisse and his book ‘Sleeping with the Enemy: What the White HouseStill Misses on China’ came into my field of vision, I gave it thought. We livein a complicated world of an interconnected global economy. We see it every dayon a purchasing line. Edouard brings discussion and thought. Yes, thinking isfun. He is fascinating, worldly, brilliant, and easy to understand. Economicswas one of my favorite courses at Rutgers. And he likes the economist who wrotemy 60’s textbook. I like this question I asked. “Why do you think nationssometimes misunderstand the long-term consequences of economic decisions?"And this is a diverse interview. We talked about the movie ‘2001: A SpaceOdyssey.’ Therefore, an all-purpose, provocative interview. A special element.Edouard is older than me. These days, no one is older than me. Merry HappyHealthy Holidays,” Calvin
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EDOUARD PRISSE; Macroeconomist; Political Thinker; Author,“Sleeping with the Enemy’; Software; LIVE from The Netherlands
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BIO: I am anindependent European political observer. My background is MA Dutch law, MbaInsead Business School, you know the one that was set up in France with thehelp of Harvard Business School in 1960; studied John Maynard Keynes,specialized legally in different forms of power structures in nations, have abasis in Maths and Physics, and experience as a business consultant and inbetween as a legal adviser. I have been married twice and have five wonderfulchildren who warm the heart. I deeply love classical music, having concerts atmy home, and I try to play the piano.
With over four decades of professional experience, I havehoned my expertise in software localization, international business strategy,and policy consulting. As the founder and CEO of WordHouse Localization, I ledthe company to become a pioneering force in the software and IT localizationsector, serving global clients like Microsoft and IBM. My commitment tofostering innovation and bridging global markets aligns with my passion foradvancing cross-border collaboration and economic growth, particularly inChina.
At WordHouse Localization until December 2008, I spearheadedinitiatives that expanded our capabilities, including launching a subsidiary inBeijing to address untapped opportunities in the Chinese software market. Mycollaborative leadership style and focus on negotiation and policy writingenabled the team to establish market-leading solutions for clients. Today, myfocus lies on advising startups and writing about China's evolving economiclandscape.
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Meet KRYSTLE HICKMAN; “Firstly, much thanks to Nanda Dyssouat Coriolis Public Relations in Los Angeles for the connection with KrystleHickman. The initial absorption of Krystle’s profile was staggering. Heraccomplishments and career are beyond. (a favorite word of exclamation). Forexample. National Geographic Explorer, TEDx Speaker, Artist, CommunityScientist, and Photographer. But what resonated with me was Krystle’s new book,The ABCs of California’s Native Bees (on Amazon). She is a pre-eminent Bee expert.And bees have been on my environmental conscience for a long time. We needbees. Krystle is passionate, delightful, insightful, devoted, caring, andwondrously inspirational. This was a rare and precious interview. We talkedabout her book, and even AI, and the daily habits of rare native bees, savingbees, her breathtaking photography, sometimes waiting a week to photograph arare bee, TikTok, Jurassic Park (not necessarily the movie!), and so much more.Love off topic. Krystle was gracious, replete with endless knowledge andexperience. And perhaps to be continued. And our synchronicity: besides my loveof bees and showing Krystle a jar of honey, I recently purchased from Kuwait,we’re both graduates of Big Ten schools. Nebraska and Rutgers. This interviewwas as good as it gets.” Calvin
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KRYSTLE HICKMAN; Author, “The ABCs of California’s NativeBees;’ National Geographic Explorer; TEDx Speaker; Artist; Community Scientist,Photographer; LIVE from California
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AMAZON BOOK ‘The ABCs of California’s Native Bees’ https://bit.ly/4pzp4gK
BIO: Krystle Hickman is a National Geographic Explorer, TEDxSpeaker, Artist, Community Scientist, and Photographer based in Los Angeles,California. Through artful photography, Krystle strives to increase awarenessof the decline in native bee species as well as highlight their biodiverseecosystems. Her photography has been featured in The LA Times, magazines,children's books, scientific journals, and more.
Krystle works with gardens like the Los Angeles CountyArboretum and Arlington Garden, regularly photographing and documenting theirnative habitats. She also collects data on rare bee species in varyingecosystems across multiple continents.
Krystle also specializes in creating hyper-realistic artworkas well as video, website and Photoshop content. Artistic and creative contenthas been commissioned by marketing companies, families, political figures, aswell as professionals in the music and movie industry. In the past Krystle hasworked with Vox, MTV, The Jacksons, Jamiu Abiola, Kevin Hart, West Elm, andmany others.
Her new book: ‘The ABCs of California’s Native Bees’ https://bit.ly/4pzp4gK
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#realconversations #Geologist#Paleontologist #Dinosaurs #meterorites #fossils #JurassicPark#goldpropspecting #Gettysburg #professor
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Meet JOHN ANTON “Over four years ago, I interviewed JohnAnton. Then and now, he is beyond fascinating. Like a kaleidoscope, John is anever-changing, endless traveler of intellect and achievement. Cryptic time.Hashtag. Jurassic Park. His educational background of accomplishment. RutgersBA Geology. Temple University, Master’s. CUNY, PhD Earth and EnvironmentalSciences. Here are some words from our interview. Meteorites. Forensic Geology.Environmental consulting. Gold Prospecting in Alaska. Forensic Archeology.Gettysburg Battlefield. Author, Getting Down with Dinosaurs.Paleontologist. Extinction. And thathashtag again. #JurassicPark. Tune in. John is offering to take me on a fossildig in Monmouth County next Spring. Update next Spring. John is also theembodiment of the old Reader’s Digest articles, “The Most UnforgettableCharacter I Met.” He is refreshingly brilliant and captivating.” Calvin
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JOHN ANTON, PhD; ForensicGeologist; Paleontologist; Explorer; Author,‘Getting Down with Dinosaurs.’ Gold Prospecting in Alaska; Meteorites;Professor; LIVE in New Jersey
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVZo13-2zrk
LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-anton-phd-pg-64a1a32a/
Link to thedinosaur Ebook:
https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/getting-down-dinosaurs-introduction-science-behind-bones
ABOUT:
Explorer, professor, dinosaur paleontologist, expertwitness, outdoorsman, geochemist, naturalist; ecological, archaeological,meteorite (cosmochemistry), and planetarium presenter; Alaskan gold prospectorand metal detectorist. Open to collaboration.
Television appearances. Science documentaries. Invitedspeaker - radio. Technical/scientific advisor for media productions.
Ph.D. Earth dissertation - Isotopic cosmochemistry(meteorites).
Best-selling author. Published media includes journals,texts, and encyclopedias.
Universities/Colleges: Created and/or taught geology,natural history, dinosaur, astronomy, physical geography, and various othercourses. Guest lecturer.
Professional Senior Tutor (STEM college).
Global Research Library Advisory Board Member.
Licensed Professional Geologist.
Artist/illustrator/photographer: natural systems(terrestrial/aquatic), flora and fauna (see examples)
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Meet FISH NEALMAN. “Just finished our interview. How best todescribe this hour? It was a magical mystery tour. It began on Third Avenue,New York City, in October. Waiting for an Uber after attending the awardluncheon for the New York Book Festival. Fish and I both won. A fewcongratulatory words, then my suggestion that he attend Kae Wagner’s BoldAuthor Network on Mondays. That was the energy. Fish is an award-winning authorof both fiction and non (lots of AI as he worked in the business). Magical writer.His newest fiction, Born Posthumous. The premise is a mystery of modern cultureand developments. Listen up! What we have here is a magical hour offascination. Let me list some words. Intellectual. Data Ethics. Philosophical.2001 Space Odyssey (film). Alter ego. LLM. NASA. Mars. AI. England. Fish grew up in England. His accent adds to themagic. Purist intellectual, charming, worldly, humorous, and serious. And hewore a cap to make me comfortable, and we didn’t come close to finishing.Therefore, next time.” Calvin
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FISH NEALMAN; Award-winningnovelist; Author, Born Posthumous;’ AI; Live from North Jersey
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHOSC7E1xHQ
Links: Email: fish@tales.fish
Instagram:@fishnealman
Facebook:@fishnealman
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Amazon book (BornPosthumous): https://amzn.to/4oR4fMN
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BIO: Fish Nealman is the author of six traditionallypublished nonfiction books and textbooks on technology for the computerindustry, as well as five award-winning works of fiction, including The EstebanTrilogy, The Flat Tire, and Born Posthumous. During his illustrious career, he workedin over 50 countries across six continents, an experience that informs andinspires his fictional work. He grew up in England and now lives in thelow-lying mountains of northwest New Jersey.
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Meet JODI PAVLOCK. “Our interview was meant to be. We met afew months ago at the New York Book Festival Awards Ceremony on Second Avenue.Jodi’s book, ‘Jekyll Can’t Hyde’ won honorable mention. On my way to catch acab, I congratulated her. In those few seconds, her riveting personalityengulfed. We talked about an interview. I’ve been around many blocks on myjourney. Not to my recollection, have I met a more poignant, expressive,honest, brilliant, and emotional person shrouded in the aura of a victim ofnarcissism. And the concept and understanding of that word are still vague. Youdon’t go into a drug store and buy a cure for narcissism. Her brillianceemanated throughout our hour. Just some thoughts and words to ensnare. Arelationship is becoming toxic and controlling. Empath. Certified NarcissisticAbuse Recovery Coach. Deception. Self-discovery. Survival guide. Manipulation.I took deep breaths often. Heavy stuff. Her journey through two intense, failedrelationships. And maybe even a movie one day. There’s more to Jodi. A singer.Real estate. So much honesty. So grateful I had to catch a cab.” Calvin
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JODI PAVLOCK: Author, ‘JekyllCan’t Hyde;’ Empath; Narcissism; CertifiedNarcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach; Singer; Real Estate; LIVE from New Jersey
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhUWSN_5xxw
LINKS: www.Facebook.com/Jodilynnpavlock
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BIO/JEKYLL CAN’T HYDE
“Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as Jodi takes youon a wild, witty, and heartfelt journey through love, deception, andself-discovery. In this refreshingly candid account, Jodi shares the story ofhow she fell for the charm of not one, but two narcissists, and the swift ofdrama that followed. With a mix of bombshells and raw honesty, she unveils thereality of living under the spell of manipulation and emotional highs and lows.Narcissistic abuse is something not talked about often enough, but in Jodi'spersonal story, you will learn of the hell she lived through. From the sweetpromises that drew her into the painful truths that set her free, Jodi's storyis a relatable, eye-opening account of love turned upside down. "JekyllCan’t Hyde" is a powerful survival guide. Through her ups and downs, Jodishows there's always a way out, a way to reclaim your strength, and a way tofind joy again. Packed with wit, wisdom, and a touch of humor, this book willinspire you to see the light at the end of the tunnel and remind you that nomatter how dark it gets, brighter days are just around the corner.”
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Meet GURU YOGI SHIVAN; “My last 15 years, I’ve been giftedwith inexplicable spirituality. I wrote my second novel (Tortoise) to describethat spirituality. I wrote Pope Leo afew months ago, bullet-pointing some of these events. And tonight, a wondrousfull circle to this special journey. A Zoom chat with Guru Yogi Sivan, livingin India at Indimasi Ayurvedic Healing Village. This is right out of theuniverse to have met a modern mystic, master healer, and Guru. Instantchemistry for me; The Guru was warm, caring, genuine, brilliant, introspective,and patient. A few times beneath the view of the camera, I pinched myself. I dothat to release emotions of gratitude. Look where I am. And I learned so much.You can learn. I can’t possibly describe it all. But here are some words andthoughts from the Guru. It’s within this interview. Sound of Silence. Mind. Body. Spirit.Ayurveda. Siddha. Yoga (Union). Kalari. Immunity. Food. Exercise. Mind.Medicine. Please watch. Take notes. I did. You can contact the Guru and talkwith him. We live in rapidly changing times. With gratitude.” Calvin
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GURU YOGI SHIVAN: Modern Mystic Master Healer; IndimasiAyurvedic Healing Village; LIVE fromTrivandrum City, INDIA.
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ABOUT GURU YOGI SHIVAN: He is a modern mystic, masterhealer, and the living heart of Indimasi Ayurvedic Healing Village. He guidesthose burdened by stress, anxiety, burnout, and silent suffering—not with adiagnosis, but with profound presence, insight, and a path to innerreconnection.
Indimasi Ayurvedic Healing Village is located in a tranquilatmosphere, at a remote village in the suburb of Trivandrum City, amongst lushvegetation and agricultural farms. Indimasi offers integrated treatmentsuniting Ayurveda, Siddha, Kalari, and Yoga—a spiritual synthesis designed torebuild your vitality from its five sacred roots, aimed to inculcate andperfect an individual’s health through an interventional approach ofintegrating body, mind and spirit.
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Book your residential retreat on our website here -https://indimasi.com/
Guru Yogi Shivan also offers 1-on-1 personal onlineconsultation for people from all over the world in which you get to ask him allyour burning questions of life, be it related to your health, wealth,relationships, career, spiritual or anything else.
Book your personal 1-on-1 online consultation with Gurujihere - https://yogispeaks.my.canva.site/askyogi
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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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Preferred Behavioral Health: https://www.preferredbehavioral.org/
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”
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-fully-with-kratom/id1648524277
https://open.spotify.com/show/4lazF0b97uUuskRSPhk5k0
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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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#realconversations #magic #magician #LosAngeles #Syracuse#NewJersey #wonder
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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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Free Tickets for "My Unexpected Journey IntoMagic" - Saturday, November 15th, 2pm at The Santa Monica Playhouse
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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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LINKS: LinkedIn:Personal - www.linkedin.com/in/sara-otto
Business - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nest-inc/
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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#realconversations #PTSD #soldier #reslience #redemption#author #trauma #literature
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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
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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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#realconversations #apartheid #careercoach #menopause#author #Australia #resilience #SouthAfrica
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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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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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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
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LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-ammar-994a93120/
Instagram: @ThePassionMba
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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.