From skinny-dipping presidents to toxic tooth fillings to hit singing groups that can’t carry a tune, authors Michael N. Smith and Eric Kasum wrote 100 of the Worst Ideas in History. It’s a celebration of humanity’s historical, hysterical stinkin’ thinkin’—thundering brainstorms that turned into blundering brain farts, and the astonishing impact they carry to this day. Michael Smith is my guest.
According to Mark Lazar, a Certified Financial Planner, wealth advisor, “Contrary to what you may hear from friends, family, teachers, the government, or the media—regardless of your race, color, religion, where you grew up, or current social status, you have the power to change your life in ways you never believed possible,” and he wrote a book to help you get there, Pathway to Prosperity, to take the mystery out of money.
Part 2 of my interview with Alfred Edmond Jr. and Zara Green partners in life and business, and the authors of Loving in the Grown Zone: A No-Nonsense Guide to Making Healthy Decisions in the Quest for Loving, Romantic Relationships of Honor, Esteem, and Respect.
This week we explore why really smart people make such costly relationship choices and why decisions in love are the number one determinant of business success.
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This week on TALK! with AUDREY: In her memoir, THE DANCE CARD: Looking for Love After Divorce, Ann Reichardt describes her quest to find love again after dealing with loss, sadness, anger, confusion, depression and disbelief —all the emotions she felt at the end of her marriage. When Ann finally felt the urge to date again she wondered, “Where does a fifty-plus-something woman with grown children who hasn’t dated in 30 years begin?”
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AUTHOR OF UPRISING! HOW WISCONSIN RENEWED THE POLITICS OF PROTEST FROM MADISON TO WALL STREET
This week on TALK! with AUDREY: My guest is JOHN NICHOLS. On Friday, February 11, 2011, newly elected Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker proposed a so-called budget repair bill that attempted to take collective bargaining rights away from state, county, and municipal employees, as well as teachers. On Monday, February 14, 2011, the people of Wisconsin responded. In UPRISING: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest from Madison to Wall Street, journalist and Wisconsin-native John Nichols details the protest movement that began one cold night in Madison and took the nation by storm, becoming the most sustained mass protest in recent American history. This was more than an attack on labor rights and unions; it was an attack on democracy and social justice.
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AUTHOR AND ANTI-BULLYING FAMILY ADVOCATE
This week on TALK! with AUDREY: MARIE NEWMAN, Anti-bullying Family Advocate is my guest. We talk about the challenges that some children face at school . . . bullying. Did you know that every seven minutes a child is bullied; 85 percent of the time, there is no intervention of any kind. In fact, bullying is a leading cause of suicide among children between the ages of 11 and 16. It’s no surprise that 86 percent of children bullied say it interferes with their school studies. Marie has tips for parents and educators about how to support the fight against bullying.
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AUTHOR OF THE GAGGLE
This week on TALK! with AUDREY: The rules of dating have changed – many more possibilities await you if you’re single – but you need a GAGGLE! Joining Audrey Adams on the show this week . . . JESSICA MASSA , runs the popular dating site WTFisupwithmy lovelife and is the authour of THE GAGGLE, a guide to today’s post-dating world where the traditional rules for sex, dating and relationships no longer apply. and why she thinks a GAGGLE is the new path to love.
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This week on TALK! with AUDREY: My guest is KATIA LIEF, the author of the new series of thrillers starting with YOU ARE NEXT and NEXT TIME YO SEE ME. She is also the author of five international bestselling suspense novels published under the pseudonym, Kate Pepper. This week on TALK! with AUDREY: My guest is KATIA LIEF, the author of the new series of thrillers starting with YOU ARE NEXT and NEXT TIME YO SEE ME. She is also the author of five international bestselling suspense novels published under the pseudonym, Kate Pepper.
Widely acclaimed for her unique brand of engrossing suspense, Katia Lief delivers the unforgettable new mystery NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME. In this powerful new thriller, Detective Karin Shaeffer has just begun to heal from a harrowing encounter with a serial killer who murdered her family—when she is confronted with a chilling puzzle that hits even closer to home . . . if you like thrillers, this is a must-read.!
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Joining Audrey Adams on the show this week is KIM BARNOUIN, co-author of SKINNY BITCH. Kim is a former model who holds a Masters of Science degree in Holistic Nutrition. She’ll encourage you to stop long enough to question what you’re putting into your body rather than leaving it up to the FDA and food companies to tell you what’s “safe.”
With more than two million copies in print, translations in over twenty languages, and over two years on the New York Times bestseller list, the Skinny Bitch book has changed the way women (and men) all over the world view the food on their plates.
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In addition to having a private practice in Manhattan, Dr. Jeff is also one of most popular personalities in the media. He is a regular guest on: The NBC Today Show, CNN, MSNBC has garnered a reputation as being a top motivational and keynote speaker, empowerment and media coach.
This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Joining Audrey Adams on the show this week is DR. JEFF GARDERE, known as America’s Psychologist, and author, is one of the most widely sought-after experts in the field of mental health. He and Audrey discuss the untimely death of singer, songwriter AMY WINEHOUSE and the challenges of overcoming an addiction.
Dr. Jeff has authored several books, including his controversial book, Love Prescription. He is also the co-author of Practical Parenting with Montel Williams. Dr. Jeff’s first book, Smart Parenting for African-Americans: Helping Your Kids Thrive in a Difficult World has been lauded as being “necessary for raising African-American children in today’s society.” (Black Issues Book Review).
