The Next Best Thing

Join Linda as she speaks with Mary J. Lore CEO and founder of Managing Thought LLC which should be a thought provoking show. Managing Thought (Mary's book has won six best book awards in various business, leadership and personal development categories and published by McGraw-Hill) sprouted from an “aha” moment when Mary—feeling drained, unhealthy and completely out of balance—realized that she could take responsibility for her reality. She decided to apply the system of thinking and being that made her successful at work to change her entire life. www.managingthought.com

What do you get when you combine a show host/poet/novelist/business owner with a comedian/college professor/motivational speaker/business owner? One wacky, unforgettable experience. We'll tell some jokes, read some lusty poetry, laugh a lot and reveal the wisdom of the ages. All you have to do is listen and laugh along. The incomparable Rex Havens joins host Linda C. Thompson for a groundbreaking show you will not want to miss. We will even provide the shovel for the groundbreaking. In all seriousness, along with the Brooklyn Bridge on sale, the talents of two extraordinary individuals combine to entertain, enlighten and transform you. Buckle your seat belt for the show and let it happen!

Join Linda as she speaks with Dr. Carol L. Brown who is associate attending surgeon, Gynecology Service, Memorial Hospital, and associate member Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York. She chairs the Communications Committee, Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. Dr. Brown's research focuses on screening and prevention of cervical and ovarian cancers, and the reduction and elimination of cancer health disparities experienced by medically underserved populations. Since 2005 she has served as the Director of the Office of Diversity Programs in Clinical Care, Research, and Training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Brown received her medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Every woman should be tuned into this show! www.wcn.org

Join Linda as she speaks with the “Accent Coach”, Claudette Roche. Claudette Roche - The Accent Coach is one of the busiest accent - dialect coaches in Los Angeles. Claudette (theaccentcoach.com) is an award winning actress and a veteran of stage and screen (The Game, Cold Case, Without A Trace, Starhunter) and she will give tips of the trade. She trains American actors in foreign accents and Foreign actors in American accents. She is also an accent coach in the corporate world, helping foreigners and regional American entrepreneurs, politicians and those in the medical field to learn a neutral American accent, which is vital in this competitive arena where communication is key. Claudette will also be featured in February’s Hollywood weekly Magazine as one of the Top 5 Voice Coaches in Los Angeles. Tune in as this episode is definitely one not to miss!

Join Linda as she speaks with two outstanding people, Dr. Amir Rassoli and Kathy Ellis. Dr. Amir Rassoli, a premier Houston liposuction surgeon, is the chief medical director at the Center for Beautiful Bodies, a private, relaxing center in Houston Texas specializing in aesthetic services for weight loss and skin care, such as ultrasonic liposuction. As a medical emergency physician for over 15 years, Dr. Rassoli brings his high standards of medical practice to the aesthetic services realm through modern, innovative liposuction and Beauty Lift services. Kathy Ellis is the co-owner, president and creative director of The Business Lab, a full service graphic design and marketing firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm’s vision is Sparking possibility. Realizing potential. Communicating the brilliance of people and business. Kathy has over 17 years experience in sales and marketing and 12 years experience as co-owner of The Business Lab. She is also the author of two books: How to Market Big and SpiceWrite.

Maybe the catalyst for those words was a crazed gunman, a raging fire, a weather disaster, terrorism, the ravages of war, being laid off from work, or unexpected illness or death. Dr. Bev Smallwood, psychologist, author of “This Wasn’t Suppose to Happen to Me,” and experienced national media resource, explains the ten choices people have when unwelcome or tragic events wreak emotional havoc and change their futures. Seriousness and humor tied together to move forward. Don’t miss this show! www.magneticworkplaces.com

KIRBY LAMMERS is a dynamic, passionate and caring professional, who seeks to make a positive difference in today’s business climate. His credentials include appearances on many local, national television and radio shows, plus hosting his own radio show. Kirby has more than 25 years of experience in management, coaching, training, sales, wellness, and professional speaking. His audiences call him an “Inspirtainer” and he shows up for life each day being the best he can possibly be. Kirby is an “Overcomer” and maintains a positive spirit after surviving many life challenges. He speaks from his heart and experiences to make a difference in today’s world.

Internationally acclaimed pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine, practicing in NYC, teaching at Columbia Med., Fellow: Royal College of Surgeons of England, to name a few credentials of this remarkable man. Join us as Dr. Ali shares easy ways to get and stay healthy without side-effects. His healing ability is always colored with the magic of love and laughter. Not content with an astounding career to date, discover his personal and professional Next Best Thing. You will learn ways to heal yourself, a profound view of US Healthcare and have a lot of fun! www.ethicsinmedicine.us

Join Linda as she interviews Dan J Kroll who for more than 15 years has been covering the ins and outs, and the ups and downs of your favorite soaps on the soapcentral.com web site. Now, he’s about to taking those experiences and embark on a new journey: Beginning January 8, 2010, he'll be hosting the weekly Soap Central Live show right here on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel. Dan has had the opportunity to talk to the biggest names in daytime and he’s gone behind-the-scenes of all your favorite shows. But even though he's been covering soaps for nearly two decades, Dan didn't set out for a career in the entertainment field. Find out how he went from med school to soap scoops and what's ahead for your favorite daytime dramas. www.soapcentral.com

Join Linda as she interviews Dr. Michael Beitler, PhD, professor, author, talk radio show host and 2010 Senatorial candidate from North Carolina as they discuss “New Beginnings-New Politics” for 2010 and what we can expect to see in the upcoming year in the political and business arenas. www.mikebeitler.com

Rex Havens takes the very heart of the world around each of us, applies his own gentle combination of logic, bemusement and insanity, and offers it back to his audience in a way that is engaging, thoughtful and hilarious. Rex has been delighting comedy audiences for 20 years, in world-famous comedy clubs like The Improv, Catch-A-Rising Star, Funny Bones and Zanies, on television for Showtime, Comedy Central and Comic Relief, on radio with Bob & Tom and NPR, cruise ships worldwide, and corporate clients including GM, American Express, Texaco, 3M, Coca-Cola, IBM, Toshiba, Lowe's, Johnson & Johnson, Ameritech, Proctor & Gamble, State Farm, Quaker Oats, Verizon and the IRS (Working for the IRS is the only sure way to get money from them.), and numerous non-profit and charitable organizations, such as St. Jude's and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A former college professor who made the unusual transition to the standup comedy stage in the '80's, Rex has always believed that laughter is the best defense against a confusing and challenging world. Rex's take on marriage and family has propelled him to performances in all 50 states and around the world, including London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Bermuda, Montreal, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Aruba, Rome and Cannes. www.rexhavens.com

Joining Linda is Bob Foley who has held C-Level leadership positions in a broad spectrum of sectors including Financials, Travel, Hotels and Hospitality and Consulting. He has been the CEO of a major hotel company. The companies Bob has led have 100% improvement in profit as well as employee satisfaction. His leadership strength, humanitarianism and candor allow Foley’s constituents to enjoy performing at maximum ability. Additionally, his close relationship with Ted Kennedy influenced political leadership as well.

Join Linda as she speaks with Lauron Sonnier, from Sonnier Marketing, author, speaker, trainer, radio host and Marketing advisor who will teach you to “Stir The Pot” and to “Think like a Marketer” www.sonniermarketing.com Also joining Linda is Bob Foley who has held C-Level leadership positions in a broad spectrum of sectors including Financials, Travel, Hotels and Hospitality and Consulting. He has been the CEO of a major hotel company. The companies Bob has led have 100% improvement in profit as well as employee satisfaction. His leadership strength, humanitarianism and candor allow Foley’s constituents to enjoy performing at maximum ability. Additionally, his close relationship with Ted Kennedy influenced political leadership as well.

Join Linda C. Thompson as she explores the Computer Tech world. As we continue to move forward into the world of Social Networking, Advertising, Marketing, Shopping, online Banking, and much more. Listen into learn quick ways to keep your computer up to date. What to look for when your computer may have a problem. The best free antivirus software to use on the market that’s safe and easy to use; also safe ways to pay online and protect yourself from identity theft…

Join Linda as she speaks with Leland Craig Shelley, Business Man, Philanthropist, Photographer, Arabian horse expert. Leland Craig Shelley MBA International Management, BA Arts Arizona State University. Leland currently holds the Regional President position at Exit Realty Denver CO also working with 501(c) 3 One Life At A Time Esperanza. Leland has played a major role in opening 3 schools, two in Honduras and one in Nicaragua. Most of the students are drop outs with a 6th grade education and a drive to continue for success. Lacking the financial means to pay for school the students give back to the community by helping the elderly to pay for their education. For more information on One Life at A Time go to www.olaat.org

Join Linda as she speaks with Marc Dimov who’s imagery spans landscape, still life and portraiture, rendering the limitless possibilities in which the photographic medium can be transformed. In his Storm Basins series, the artist creates surreal images of dramatically lit suburban environments, and as with all his work, continues to question the visual language of photography.

KRISTIN HUFFMAN recently appeared in the Tony award winning and Grammy and Emmy nominated revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company, in which she played a leading role as well as flute, sax and piccolo. The production was filmed and aired on PBS's Great Performances and is available on DVD. Kristin has performed with professional operas, theatres and symphonies around the US and in Europe. Her varied background includes Miss Ohio and Runner-up Miss America (where her platform issue was supporting community volunteer activities) a reporter/broadcaster for NBC and many appearances and performances for charity organizations. She continues producing and hosting charity events for many including groups involved with breast cancer, Alzheimer’s and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Animal shelters etc and created “The Powerful Image Event” series to help teach non profits and businesses how to work together synergistically to not only survive in this economy, but to prosper. The Events have become quite popular in NY and CT.

After recording and releasing their 4th studio album The High Road, THE MUDMEN have been getting quite a lot of attention with a slight new direction in sound. The Campbell Brothers have gone right into their Scottish/Irish Celtic roots and dug up an amazing album! With each song getting the crowd dancing, singing along and drinking their faces off, The High Road is a blast of Celtic energy that no one can resist!

Join Linda as she speaks with Matthew Peterson who is an award-winning and best-selling author of children's fantasy; a public speaker who has presented at schools, libraries and conventions throughout the country; and a host on VoiceAmerica for a radio show called The Author Hour: Your Guide to Fantastic Fiction launching October 15, 2009 (http://TheAuthorHour.com). His debut novel, Paraworld Zero, hit two bestseller lists and placed in over a dozen contests, including the ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards and the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Reviewers have declared that Paraworld Zero is a Harry Potter meets Star Wars yet is one of those novels that stands out among the rest because of its original, creative, and engaging story and colorful characters, fast-paced adventure, and clever humor.

Join Linda as she visit’s with Crystal on a unique, first of it’s kind show! You will be pleasantly surprised.