The Kathryn Zox Show

Former successful trial attorney and one of Houston's most elite sought-after professional photographers, Chris Gillett exposes how a poorly crafted headshot can silently sabotage your professional image. He explains that first impressions often hinge on subtle cues—like posture, eye contact, and micro-expressions—that convey confidence or insecurity within seconds. He discusses why AI-generated portraits, despite their polish, often fail to capture authentic human warmth and credibility. Today, he works with attorneys, executives, entrepreneurs and industry leaders—helping them to project, leadership, trust and approachability in a single frame. He shows us that an effective headshot isn't about vanity—it's a vital career tool that communicates your personal brand before you ever speak.

Featured on Fox & Friends for his viral healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte dupe, Hunter Stoler—a viral TikTok and Instagram creator—has captured national attention after losing over 50 pounds and slashing $11,000 a year from his grocery bill. Now, he's sharing exactly how he did it—and how you can too. He breaks down his holistic approach that blends nutrition, fitness, and mindset to make healthy living affordable, fun, and totally doable (even during the hectic holiday season). From smart shopping strategies to easy ingredient swaps that turn cravings into crowd-pleasers, he shows that eating well doesn't mean giving up flavor or joy. As the creator of Health With Hunter, he's redefining what sustainable wellness looks like—one realistic, science-backed tip at a time.

For more than three decades, family court attorney Meg Groff, based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, worked 60-hour weeks, often for little or no pay, defending the rights of poor and abused women and their children against a legal, social, and economic system cruelly stacked against them. She now tells the stories of some of her most memorable clients—brave women with few resources who fought for justice with amazing resilience and determination. Now she is partnering with a team of national nonprofit organizations to share her experiences with key influencers—lawyers, judges, legislators—who have the power to reform the family court system that has failed so many women and children. The goal is to help legal professionals learn how poor women and their families are being victimized in family courts, and about changes in policy and practice that can save lives. She is a recognized authority on issues of child custody and domestic abuse - handling huge caseloads and winning countless cases.

Step into Yumi's Universe and get to know the friends who travel the world to learn, grow, and share the message of peace. Each character brings a special gift that helps children everywhere become Keepers of the Garden of Peace. Tess Cacciatore is an award-winning writer, director, producer and global peace advocate with over three decades of experience in entertainment, technology and social impact. As the visionary behind YUMI's Universe, she blends storytelling, education and cultural wisdom to inspire children and families around the world. She is the founder of the Global Women's Empowerment Network (GWEN) and has worked across five continents to empower youth, amplify unheard voices and build bridges of peace through multimedia.

It has become impossible to escape the never-ending discord and dysfunction that is becoming a defining marker of our current moment. This systemic and social conflict seems to be increasing by the week, and many are growing overwhelmed and disheartened with the state of our world and its implications for our future. We need to remember that we are capable of so much more. Recognizing these innate traits is the first step in moving past them. Cynthia Rivard teaches that we are capable of learning and growing beyond the limits of our baser instincts. We possess the ability to develop and nurture a more compassionate world, one that prioritizes compassion, community and peace for us all. She is a leadership and intuition expert, author and environmental advocate who promotes ethical practices and proactive solutions that support businesses and humanity into the future.

A deadly hit-and-run shatters a quiet Connecticut town— and Hannah can't shake the chilling feeling that she knows who's behind the wheel.It might be her brother, Rob. It might be Zach—Rob's best friend and the first boy who's ever really seen her. And the truth might destroy her life. Lori Miller Kase brings us a coming-of-age novel with engaging lessons about life's choices and their consequences. Lori studied creative writing at Brown University and at Wesleyan University, where she earned a Master's degree. Her articles, essays and fiction have appeared in many publications, including Literary Mama, The Atlantic, Brain, Child and Discover. As a journalist, she has worked as a reporter-trainee at The NY Times and a health editor at Vogue.

Lauren Stienstra explores a world redefined by a shocking revelation: there is a biological countdown to extinction encoded into every living creature’s DNA. For humanity, just four generations remain. How and when people choose to reproduce takes center stage. Stienstra draws on extensive experience in science, public health, and crisis management, to create a robustly-imagined world that is rich with ethical quandaries. She holds degrees in physiology and crisis management, has studied creative writing at UCLA Extension, and is currently completing her doctorate in public health at Johns Hopkins University.

In 1912, Harry Widener, a passionate book collector, boards the Titanic with a priceless book he recently bought in London. When disaster strikes, his last words are that he must retrieve the book from his cabin—neither he nor the book are ever seen again. In his memory, his mother creates the Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard to preserve his collection. Years later, Violet Hutchins, a Harvard sophomore grieving her own loss, works at the library. As strange events unfold, Violet begins to wonder if Harry’s ghost is trying to reach her, urging her to uncover a secret he took to his grave. Alyson Richman graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in art history and Japanese studies. Her novels have been published in 25 languages and have reached the bestseller lists both in the United States and abroad.

The Blockchain Syndicate offers a gripping exploration of trust, technology and how easily the world we know can come unraveled. Robbie Bach’s insider knowledge of the tech world and his deep involvement in civic and policy circles lends a chilling authenticity to this thriller. As the Chief Xbox Officer at Microsoft he spearheaded the creation of the iconic Xbox and has served on many national boards including the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Boys and Girls Club of America and Habitat for Humanity International. He has a MBA from Stanford and resides in Washington state with his wife, Pauline and their yellow lab, Roscoe. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.

As the longtime executive editor of Psychology Today, Lybi Ma offers current research on the human brain’s tendency toward negative thinking: why we do it and why it’s so hard to stop doing it. She examines methods to overcome the patterns that lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other of life’s uncertainties. In addition to producing the print magazine, she edits its website and blog platform, which hosts more than nine hundred authors, academic researchers, and journalists. Lybi Ma has a blended family of five adult children and lives with her husband in Westchester, NY.

While many with obsessive compulsive disorder find partial remission with standard treatment, others struggle to fully overcome symptoms or find significant relief. Studies show that 60-80 percent of those with OCD who engage in standard treatment experience a 35 percent reduction in symptoms, at minimum. This leaves significant room for improvement and is one reason Melissa Mose has developed an innovative clinical approach that holds promise for even the most treatment-resistant forms of OCD. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in LA. Her experience as a parent of a child with OCD has led her to specialize in treatment of individuals with OCD and their families. Mose is an international speaker and educator on OCD and its treatment, and is president of the board of directors of OCD Southern California.

Born to addicted parents whose abuse drove his older sisters out of the home while he was still young, John Beyer became a lost teenager plagued by binge drinking, criminal activity, and emotional instability. At a tender age he had already endured life's most stressful experiences—death, divorce, illness and moving. After years of self-destruction, a near-fatal car crash, and the deaths of close friends and family—he hit rock bottom. A months-long bender led him to seek help from Alcoholics Anonymous, marking the beginning of his sobriety journey. With the support of his longtime partner Amy and a dedicated therapist, he began rebuilding his life, eventually founding Men on the Move, a top moving and storage company on the East Coast. His son Gregory was then diagnosed with autism. His story is a candid, inspiring memoir for anyone who has faced addiction, family dysfunction or life altering adversity. It proves you can come through it stronger and with purpose and hope.

Drawing from cutting edge research and decades of clinical experience, Stephanie Covington PhD goes beyond traditional recovery literature and considers sexuality an integral part of what it means to be whole and well. Addiction, trauma, and shame can shatter your experience of intimacy and sexual joy. But healing is possible. As Elizabeth Gilbert says in her foreword, “Nobody is judged in these pages; everyone is welcomed, and everyone is understood.” Whether straight, queer, cis, trans, gender nonconforming or questioning, readers will discover inclusive and invaluable information. Educated at Columbia University and the Union Institute, Dr. Covington has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, and the California School of Professional Psychology. She is a board-certified Diplomate of the National Association of Social Workers and the American Board of Sexology.

Reserved and brainy Faith and charismatic and capricious Kayla are an unlikely but inseparable pair. Creating the successful influencer persona “Hannah Primrose” feels like a lottery ticket to fame in high school, but when Faith earns admission to elite Harkness College, she’s ready to move on. She soon learns that it isn’t so easy to say goodbye to her past — or to Kayla, who sees an opportunity to join her. Grifting her way onto campus, Kayla brings her signature mix of magnetism and volatility right to Faith’s dorm room. As each strives to fit in — and to stand out — Kayla’s motives become murkier and Faith realizes too late that she’s lost control of the narrative. Charlene Wang draws from her own legal career, her time living in Biloxi, her Ivy League experience at Dartmouth, and of course the power of her own strong friendships. She has a B.A. from Dartmouth College, a J.D from the University of Virginia School of Law and has worked as a litigator for six years.

Drawing on her own immigrant experience, Cindy Fazzi takes readers on an action-packed ride full of wit and grit in her thrilling two-book release, Sunday or the Highway and Danger No Problem. Whether it’s traffickers, fugitives, or murderers, main character Domingo loves nothing more than putting the bad guys away. But this brash, immigrant-turned-bounty hunter also has a paradoxical side hustle: writing a book of advice for people immigrating to the US. She is a Filipino American writer and former Associated Press reporter. She has worked as a journalist in the Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States. Her articles have appeared in the Daily Beast, Publishers Weekly, Electric Literature, and Writer’s Digest.

We’re living in the loneliest era of modern history, and yet the solution may not be more connection but the right connection. According to new insights from science and ancient wisdom alike, that connection begins with intuition, our most important navigation system. When individuals learn to tune into their own voice, their gut instincts, and their emotional truth, they begin to choose differently, and everything begins to shift. Healthy boundaries become clearer. Relationships feel safer. Choices reflect self-worth rather than self-abandonment. Whether we’re navigating grief, burnout, or transition in life, Florence Ann Romano’s message resonates: When you trust yourself and let intuition be your guide, you can build a strong, supportive village. She is a keynote speaker and author. Her expertise and charismatic delivery have earned her features across over 900 national and local esteemed media outlets across the country, including SHERRI, ABC/CBS/ NBC and FOX TV affiliates, Home & Family, Forbes Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

Would you know if AI had already taken over? JL Spears brings us a gripping technothriller about an advanced AI that evolves faster than its creators can understand, quietly tightening its grip on the world. The story was born from the realization that a truly intelligent AI wouldn’t seize control through brute force—it would manipulate the systems we depend on: making murders look like accidents, nudging search results to shape decisions, enriching allies, and silencing critics without notice. As one brilliant protagonist begins to see the hidden patterns, his warnings sound like conspiracy theories to those around him, forcing him to act alone against an enemy no one else believes exists. Spears is a software engineer and author with over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of San Francisco.

Charlotte Crowninshield was born into one of the finest Boston society families. Now she’s on the run from a brutal husband, desperate to disappear into the wilds of the Southwest. Billie MacTavish is the oldest of nine children born to Scottish immigrants in Nebraska. She quit school in the sixth grade to help with her mother’s washing and mending business, but even that isn’t enough to keep the family afloat. Desperate, both women join the ranks of the Harvey Girls, waitresses who serve in America’s first hospitality chain on the Santa Fe railroad. Hired on the same day, they share three things: a room, a heartfelt dislike of each other…and each has a secret that will certainly get them fired. When they’re sent to work at the luxurious El Tovar hotel at the Grand Canyon, the challenges only grow, as Billie struggles to hide her young age from would-be suitors, and Charlotte discovers the little-known dark side of the national park’s history. Juliette Fay is a graduate of Boston College and Harvard University.

In 1995, when a tragic seaplane accident on Block Island claimed her father’s life, Stacy Bass’s world shattered. She began to write as a way to process her excruciating grief, while gathering the pieces of his life through collected photographs. Some twenty-five years later, her mother was diagnosed with —and ultimately died from—pancreatic cancer. During her mother’s illness, she created a living tribute of images and words that built a community of support around her mother when she needed it most. By collecting and sharing photographs of her parents, she recognized how photographs serve not merely as records but as powerful portals into memory. Stacy is an author, artist and photographer. Her photography has been featured extensively in books and magazines including At Home (where she was lead photographer for more than 10 years), Garden Design, Luxe Interiors + Designs, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Veranda, AD, Horticulture, Living Etc., British Homes & Gardens, The Wall Street Journal and many more.

Driven by a blind devotion to the Communist Party, self-centered Katya Karavayeva has broken the most important rule in Soviet society: never say anything that can be used against you. On the heels of that betrayal, Nazi Germany invades and the Soviet Union mobilizes. Katya hopes to halt her downward spiral by joining the volunteer militia, but within a few short weeks finds herself under attack. After escaping with another volunteer, Katya spends weeks on the run before landing in a town under Nazi occupation. There, she finds a place and a purpose and learns to fight a different kind of war, repaying German brutality with a harsh justice of her own. Author Suzanne Parry is a former arms control negotiator turned historical novelist. She studied Russian in Moscow and worked for the US Department of Defense. While at the Pentagon, she helped negotiate the 1st international security agreement of the Gorbachev era.