At the age of 60, bestselling nonfiction author and gender expert, Susannah Marren, reinvents herself as a novelist with flair as her debut, Between The Tides, is cited as one of this summer’s best reads. Told against the backdrop of the Selkie legend – enchanted seals who shed their skins to live on land as women – Marren peels back the layers of ‘a perfect world’ to reveal the shifting tides of marriage, family, career, and friendships.
The Burden of My Red Lips in Tehran by Shaghayegh Farsijani is based on the author’s life, telling the story of a young girl raised in Brooklyn since the age of 3 who is suddenly whisked back to Iran by her father when she’s a teenager. She experiences culture shock in Iran and offers an insightful look at the culture and people.
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It is said that The Buddha, on the morning of his only child’s birth, left his wife and son to “go forth” to seek enlightenment, without saying goodbye. What do we know of his wife Yasodhara and his son Rahula? In The Buddha’s Wife, today’s first guest, Samuel Shem, along with co-author Janet Surrey, explore the story of pain and abandonment she felt, and how she utilized the Path of Right Relation to find healing and happiness.
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In The Buddha’s Wife, authors Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey share the uncommon knowledge that Buddha had a wife, one that he abandoned to seek enlightenment. Princess Yasodhara, after being left alone, was only able to move past such horrible grief because of the healing power of relationships within her community. Utilizing what is known as the Path of Right Relation, her story teaches us that we no longer have to go at it alone, but thrive when we lean on one another for help, guidance, and support. Shem has written several novels primarily with medical themes, and also an off-Broadway play. His novel about a medical internship, The House of God, was named by British medical journal The Lancet as one of the two most important medical novels of the 20th century. His wife and sometimes co-author, Janet Surrey, PhD, is an Insight Dialogue Teacher and practicing clinical psychologist.
A Deadly Wandering by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Matt Richtel explores a mysterious, landmark investigation through a hard-hitting, narrative driven look at how technology influences the human mind, as told through a real-life “texting while driving” car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists.
Fido is staring at you intently, barking up a storm at nothing, or digging in the yard as if his life depended on it. Your cat has been fed, had a drink, some quality playtime, and is still meowing as if she needs more. Tim Link discovered an unusually adept ability to communicate with animals, and shares his simple methods to unlock the doors of communication with your pets in Talking with Cats and Dogs: Joining the Conversation to Improve Behavior and Bond with Your Animals.
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National bestseller A Deadly Wandering is a mysterious, landmark investigation into the astonishing science of our attention… or lack thereof… in the digital age. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Matt Richtel uses a bold, narrative driven style as he unravels the details of the true story of a car wreck and how technology was the culprit behind the deadly event. Richtel is a reporter for the New York Times that covers technology and telecommunications and has written on a range of related topics from identity theft to corporate espionage, video games, and the culture and economy of Silicon Valley. In addition to his work as an author, he has credits as a cartoonist and penned two long running columns about the impact of technology on our lives.
Animal lovers often wonder what their pets meow, bark, tweet, or stare means. Tim Link, an expert animal communicator, teaches readers how to find out in Talking with Cats and Dogs: Joining the Conversation to Improve Behavior and Bond with Your Animals. Link was initially surprised to find himself able to communicate with animals of all types, but soon chose to use his gift to help others hone their ability to interpret their pets behaviors more adeptly. His approach respects the individual personalities of the animals, using simple and accessible methods to facilitate opening the lines of communication between you and your beloved pet.
If food experts are known as foodies, then today’s guest could be called a ‘bookie’. Vicki returns live with a special look at summer reading from expert bookseller and returning guest Pam Cady from University Book Store!
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Pam Cady has been in the book business since 1981 when she accepterd her first job as a bookseller for B. Dalton Bookseller in Torrance, CA. She went on to help run a small independent shop in Long Beach, and after moving to Seattle she joined the part-time staff at University Book Store, where she worked her way through several branches and a long stint in the children’s department before ultimately becoming manager of the general books department at the flagship store. Pam is proud to work with a staff of passionate booksellers who go to great lengths to connect readers with the right books for them as individuals.
Enjoy this encore broadcast of Conversations Live, Vicki returns next week with an all new show featuring summer reading with University Bookstore. Catch Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM or 94.9FM HD. Like us on Facebook and follow Vicki on Twitter for exclusive updates and contests!
New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor in her own words… “In writing A Memory of Violets, I was constantly struck by the cruel contradiction of the lives of the flower sellers. Here were some of the poorest women and children in society, and yet every day they were surrounded by the beauty of the flower markets. Black-and-white images and shaky newsreel footage taken during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries give a fascinating glimpse into market life in London, but it is difficult for us to imagine what these scenes would have looked like in full color. Oddly beautiful, perhaps.”Having been featured in The Sunday Times and the Irish Times, the English born Gaynor currently resides in Ireland and was the recipient of the 2012 Cecil Day Lewis award for Emerging Writers.
The latest from M. J. Rose, The Witch of Painted Sorrows, is a provocative spellbinder set against the lavish backdrop of Belle Epoque Paris, spinning the yarn of a New York socialite fleeing an abusive husband for her grandmother’s home in Paris, and finding something even more menacing. Richly imagined and full of suspense, it illuminates the fine line between explosive passion and complete ruination. Rose has authored over a dozen novels, and is the co-president and founding board member of International Thriller Writers and the founder of the first marketing company for authors: AuthorBuzz.com.
It began with a question: If you’re this successful doing work you don’t love, what could you do with work you do love? Find out why this Harvard lawyer quit her job to ‘dance’, and how can she help you create work you love. Tama Kieves of Awakening Artistry is followed by Mark Tomback who says life becomes much easier when we accept spiritual responsibility.
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THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love, we’ll share the inspiring story of how an honors graduate, Harvard lawyer, left her corporate job to follow her dreams. If you’ve ever wanted your own personal mentor, champion of your gifts, advocate for all you desire — your support system has arrived. Tama Kieves takes the life/work coach genre to a new level. Her book was chosen as a Finalist for the National Nautilus Book Award, along with the Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness.
Coming later in the show, Mark Tomback says we make life much “harder than it has to be.” Tomback has spent 35 years of focused study on the spirit’s human condition and believes that life is simply a spiritual event. His new book, Spiriting Around: A Modern Guide to Finding Yourself provides practical spiritual solutions to everyday problems.
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Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they’ll be recognized as experts on the merits of their work. But that’s simply not true anymore. To make a name for yourself, you have to capitalize on your unique perspective and knowledge and inspire others to listen and take action. Dorie Clark explains how to identify the ideas that set you apart and promote them successfully in her new book Stand OUT: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It. Dorie is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, TIME, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog.
Whether it’s to close the deal on a sale or to close the deal on a date, storytelling is a critical tool in persuasion. How do you build a story to get what you want? What constitutes a lie, and can you use a lie to lead to the truth? And what can we learn from lawyers in courtroom? Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling: Using Stories to Advocate, Influence, and Persuade by Jonathan Shapiro answers these questions and more to help you spin yarns to get you through the daily mundane as well as any big deals that come up. Shapiro is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning TV writer and producer, Harvard educated Rhodes Scholar, former federal prosecutor and law professor.
The age of technology we live in has our heads down staring at our cell phones, spending time inside checking emails (the EPA estimates Americans spend 90% of our time indoors) and allowing stress to overrun our lives when the solution to reducing this toxicity is right outside our doors. Tracy James has apprenticed with an indigenous shaman over the last 5 years in the Amazon Jungle and has discovered that “rewilding”, reconnecting with nature both mentally and physically, is the key to a healthier and happier life.
Ever have that feeling of complacency… where things are going just fine, but you suddenly ask yourself “How did I get here, and is this where I really want to be?” The status quo can be a comfortable place to be, but too often it’s a crutch to bettering yourself and your situation. Kristin S. Kaufman returns with her second book in her Is This Seat Taken? series with the sub-titled It’s Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat.
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Who has time for nature when there is so much to do? Whether at work, home, school, or in a shopping mall, Americans are spending inordinate amounts of time indoors and losing touch with what comes naturally… sitting on a log and listening to nature’s music or taking a hike or a walk in the park. Certified life coach Tracy James has spent 5 years in the Amazonian jungle apprenticing with an indigenous shaman and has discovered how to cull some of the secrets of nature in order to rewild. She discusses how rewilding can reduce stress and how to integrate ancient secrets into the modern world.
The Is This Seat Taken? by Kristin S. Kaufman is the perfect antidote for anyone caught in a rut, finding themselves at a career or personal crossroads and wanting more. Her second book in the series, It’s Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat, continues to offer practical advice supported by real-life stories from people who have found success later in life, encouraging readers to dig deep, find that motivation, and have the confidence to believe in themselves and find that new chapter in life. Kaufman has over 25 years experience as a businesswoman in the corporate world, holding down executive positions at Hewlett-Packard, Vignette Corporation, and United Health Group. In 2007 she founded Alignment Inc. to help businesses and individuals create sustainable success through finding alignment.
Sasha Martin gave herself one simple task at the outset of writing Life From Scratch: A Memoir of Food, Family and Forgiveness… to chronicle her adventure of eating a meal from every country in the world with her picky husband and baby girl. Along the way, she came to realize the why she was doing this became much more important than the how, as her cooking unlocked long forgotten memories and helped to bring her peace through the worlds of food and culture.
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Life From Scratch: A Memoir of Food, Family and Forgiveness is not a typical cookbook… as Sasha Martin undertook the journaling of her 195-country culinary odyssey, she came to realize her new cooking obsession was rooted in something much deeper. The further she ventured into her journey, she began unlocking memories of a rough-and-tumble childhood and the loss and heartbreak that came with it. Food and cooking provided an emotional outlet for her, both during her troubled childhood, and as she came to terms with it. Sasha is an award-winning writer and blogger who spent almost four years cooking her way around the world. Her work has been featured on NPR, Whole Living, Bon Appetit, The Smithsonian, and several other major media outlets. Her website, Global Table Adventure, is a go-to hub for foodies around the world.
Money relates to everthing – if you’re working, paying bills, shopping, then you are CEO of your own financial department. Rich Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together… Finally empowers women to take charge of their finances, leading to taking charge of their lives. Financial expert and former CNN/CNBC anchor Nicole Lapin offers up personal “Confessions of a Rich Bitch” and dozens of “Bitch Tips” on everything from buying in bulk (don’t!) to paying off loans to contribute to your employer’s 401K. Nicole got her start in finance at age 18, reporting from the floors of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade for First Business Network. She went on to become the youngest anchor ever at CNN and claimed the same title later at CNBC. She has gone on to serve as business anchor and correspondent for Bloomberg Television as well as hosting her own show on AOL.com.
Today’s show is loaded with adventure, facing the unknown head-on, and finding spiritualism in the most unlikely of places. First, author Hannah Papp lived out the fantasy many of us have of leaving the daily grind behind and going on a journey of self-discovery, no schedules, no commitments, no plan, just following her instincts. She shares her story in The Mystical Backpacker: How to Discover Your Destiny in the Modern World.
Our next adventurer today rode a tandem bicycle through 81 countries, along the way inviting over 1,000 total strangers to hop on and accompany him on his journey. Jamie Bianchini documents his epic expedition, in which he performed charitable acts at many stops along the way, in A Bicycle Built for Two Billion.
Our final guest today is a proponent of introducing meditation into the workplace environment and bringing about a spiritual awareness in leadership, leading to her being known as The Spiritual CEO. Alka Dhillon, author of The Om Factor: A Woman’s Spiritual Guide to Leadership, uses her book to help bring disparate aspects of your life into a harmonious whole, at work and at home.
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We’ve all secretly wanted to leave our everyday lives and become adventurers… Hannah Papp is one of the brave few who actually took that leap. In The Mystical Backpacker: How to Discover Your Destiny in the Modern World, Hannah shares her story of quitting her job, buying a EuroRail ticket and a map, and leaving town on a 3 month journey sans a plan, directions or help. Her discoveries led her down a path she never dreamed of following as she discovered what was missing in her life. While her personal story is shared throughout the book, she also includes hands-on instructions and tips to help inspire readers to embark on their own vision quest. Hannah currently heads up the Northern Virginia Mind, Body, and Spirit Group and is a succesful author.
Jamie Bianchini needed a lift. A big one. After a series of spectacular business flops drove him into bankruptcy and the love of his life kissed him goodbye, Jamie knew he needed a world of help. But instead of seeking assistance from a counselor or support group, he sought comfort where he’d always found it —on his bicycle. So he decided to go for a ride… around the world… on a tandem bike… inviting strangers he met to join him for a spin. A Bicycle Built for Two Billion is the moving story of an audacious optimist who tried to change the world – while hoping the world would change him – one rider at a time.
Two quotes can sum up Alka Dhillon’s new book, The Om Factor: A Woman’s Spiritual Guide to Leadership. The first is by the author herself… “Leadership is not about showing others the way. It is aligning your vibration with theirs to create a collaborative roadmap.” The second is from world renowned spiritualist Deepak Chopra… “Alka eloquently shares how to bring spirituality into the business world by giving the tools and steps to the soul of leadership.” The guidance contained in this book can be used to create harmony at work or in your home life. Alka is founder and CEO of Technalink, and has won numerous recognitions and awards for her business accomplishments, and is a frequent keynote speaker.
Climate and the Science of Denial “Lipsky spins top-flight climate literature into cliffhanger entertainment.” ~ The New York Times He’s known as a writer who finds the stories behind...
Triumph, Tragedy, and History’s Greatest Arctic Rescue Winner of 2023’s National Outdoor Book Award, Buddy Levy, returns to Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair, this time to talk about...
