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PSYCHOLOGIST | RELATIONSHIP EXPERT - This week our guest is Dr. Frankie Bashan. She completed her undergraduate work at Northeastern University in Boston, MA with a dual degree in Business and Communications. She ventured west and attended the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and received her Masters and Doctorate (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology. Professional Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety, Post-Partum Depression, Parenting Multiples, Relationship Issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Career Issues DR. FRANKIE BASHAN WEBSITE: drfrankiebashan.com littlegaybook.com

FILMMAKER - This week our guest is Mark Bessenger. Mark is the Co-founder of a film production company called "Blakk Flamingo Pictures." He is about to release his first film, "Bite Marks" which is a vampire horror movie. He has been featured in "Fangoria" and some other horror magazines. He's also busy working on his next horror film. MARK BESSENGER WEBSITE: blakkflamingopictures.com

PRODUCER | DIRECTOR - This week, out guest is Nancy Criss. Nancy Criss is Nandar Entertainment's Co-Founder and President. She is a woman of many talents; all emanating from entrepreneurial spirit that energizes her ability to create opportunities from success in everything that she does. By the age of thirteen, Nancy begun her career in show business, with a role in the TV series, "Petrocelli," followed by a recurring roles in the Paramount series, "Webster." Before long she was appearing in variety of TV and feature films, commercials and stage plays. Nancy just released her new film, "Finding Mr. Wright," a romantic comedy starring: Matthew Montgomery, David Moretti and Jason Stuart and it is receiving rave reviews. She is also working on a new project, a thriller called "Crimson Creek." NANCY CRISS WEBSITE: nancycriss.com nandarentertainment.com

CELEBRITY PERSONAL TRAINER - This week, out guest is Jeremy Manning. Jeremy is the founder of Elevation Fitness LA, a popular personal training fitness center. He also just launched "Project UpLift." Their mission is to provide affordable, attainable, and sustainable fitness to survivors of abuse, those living with HIV, or anyone fighting for their life. We believe that strength is a state of mind, not just a physical presence. When you train the body, the mind must follow. This trans-formative power of fitness starts with the communication between our bodies, our minds and our environment. As we adapt to a training program, our physical language changes and our relationship with the space surrounding us changes too. We become more eloquent in our movement, more efficient in our activity, and ultimately more comfortable in our skin, and in the world. Through regular exercise, we develop acute awareness of our entire body and a heightened sense of confidence. This changes our perception from being

COMEDIENNE | RADIO & TV HOST - This week, out guest is Mara Marek. Mara Marek has formal education in economics and engineering, but has had a marketing and fitness career since graduation. She started entertaining the masses while on a fitness show in San Diego where she would take a client in real time through their weight loss journey. Her secret weapon was her humor, if she kept it fun, they would want to be there! She then fully realized her dreams and made the big move to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams as a stand up comic! She has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and is a regular in the LA Comedy Scene! MARA MAREK WEBSITE: www.maralive.com

WRITER | FILMMAKER | ARTIST - This week our guest is Dan Rhema. Dan Rhema, Artist, Writer and Filmmaker lives in historic Old Louisville, Kentucky. His art has been exhibited nationally, in solo and group shows, for the past fifteen years. Dan’s picture books include: "The Day the Animals Lost Their True Colors" (a 2002 IPPY Awards Finalist), "One Tiny Twig" and "Bluegrass Breeze." His most recent book, "I Close My Eyes to See: The Dan Rhema Story As Told to Kevin Wilson," documents Dan’s transformation into an artist after surviving a deadly combination of three different strains of dengue fever. A documentary about Dan’s story is scheduled for completion in 2012. Dan’s short films include: "The Little Sex Shop of Horrors" and "On the Other Hand." His first graphic novel, based on his original zombie story, "Le Mystère," will be available in spring of 2012 and he is also shopping it around as a screenplay. DAN RHEMA WEBSITE: danrhema.com

CASTING DIRECTOR | TALENT CONSULTANT - This week our guest is Elisha Choice. Elisha has been in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years, both in front of and behind the camera. Having appeared in hundreds of films, TV shows, commercials, beauty pageants, fashion shows and music videos. As co-writer and editor of "Back To One, The Movie Extra’s Guidebook", she brings cutting edge information to thousands of entertainment industry beginners and veterans. The "business" of acting is where Elisha’s passion is now. She wants to spread the news to as many people who will listen, including industry professionals, that people really do need to concern themselves with life after their peak earning years. Elisha is sounding the alarm that entertainment people need to be educated about money matters and be properly prepared for their future. She is a casting director, talent consultant and assists many actors and other entertainers in meeting their career and financial goals. As a SAG and AFTRA

COMEDIAN | PRODUCER | RADIO HOST - This week, our guest is JOEL RICHARDSON. Joel has been in the comedy business for awhile now. His career began as a frat boy urged to do stand-up in front of a large Wagner College crowd. It was such a success he tried his hand in front of family and friends. The sucess kept coming, so he decided to open his own production company, "Soul Joel Productions" performing high energy shows all over the Northeast. "Soul Joel Productions" is New York’s latest comedy craze. Joel has been producing monthly comedy shows in: Staten Island, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Each "Soul Joel Production" features award-winning headliners from comedy’s best media including: Comedy Central, Sirius Satellite Radio, XM Radio,Cringe Humor, and Opie & Anthony. Check out one of "Soul Joel Productions" to witness high energy comedy shows that are guaranteed to make you laugh. His troupe of Comedians are just what you need for your next private or corporate event.

CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER - Carrie Cavalier has specialized in photographing people professionally for over 27 years. Her chameleon-like ability to create works of art including photographs for National Geographic to headshots of celebrities such as David Hasselhoff and Ellen DeGeneres attest to her superb skill in getting the shot that both flatters and reveals. Carrie's clients have appeared not only in major motions pictures, but in commercials for: Gatorade, Budweiser, Miller, Mattel, Federal Express, Citibank, AT&T, Toyota, Ford, Honey Nut Cheerios, McDonald's and Toys R Us. Her artistic goal is to create a portrait that "dances off the page" whether it is bringing out an actor's branded look, a formal portrait of your child or an intimate moment at your wedding. "The way I get these shots is by taking the time to plan the portrait session with my clients. Excellence in photography is the result of a careful collaboration between photographer and subjects. Your beautiful portrait will be a treasu

SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week, our guest is Princess Fortier . Princess Fortier has been sharing her angelic and dynamic voice with audiences since the age of four. After receiving her degree in Neuroscience and French from the University of California, Los Angeles, she continued to pursue her passion inspiring with her vocal abilities performing with several local bands in Los Angeles. Among these bands was a noteworthy group, Klymaxx, the pop 80's group famous for such hit singles as: "Meeting in the Ladies Room," "I Miss You," and "Men All Pause." Princess continues to wow crowds with her inspirational words, energetic performance, and humanitarian spirit. The artist "50 Cent" loves a song she did with an artist on his label. Jermaine Jackson loves her look. Mathew Knowles loves her personality. Gary Catona loves her voice! Currently Princess is touring with Sonic Band from El Live Productions all over Asia where audiences are enjoying her performances every night from now until next Ju

CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE EXPERT | This week our guest is HERMAN CHAN. Nominated on Inman News as "Real Estate's Most Influential," Herman Chan has been featured on HGTV's "House Hunters" and "My House is Worth What?," CBS, KOFY-TV, KRON-TV, and the real estate documentary "Moving Up, Moving Out." As the resident Real Estate Expert for LogoOnline (MTV's sister station), Herman answers viewers' questions via video & written responses. Herman is also the writer for: Agent Genius Magazine, Realtor Magazine, Frontiers Magazine, Echelon Magazine & Asian Real Estate Magazine. Herman Chan has a new show called "Habitat for Hermanity" and people say it is "Real Estate with a Punchline." On this show, he skewers the real estate business, pokes fun at his fellow agents, all the while empowering buyers and sellers with behind-the-scene tips and secrets of the industry! Most recently, Kodak handpicked Herman to be their brand's Real Estate Influencer. HERMAN CHAN WEBSITE: HabitatForHermanity.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENT - This week our guest is KRISTINA LYNN. KLPR's (Kristina Lynn Public Relations) founder Kristina Lynn, has over twenty years experience in the television and radio industries affording her close relationships with key producers and talent coordinators of major national talk shows. This enables her to successfully place her clients on these shows. Ms. Lynn provides strategic consulting to each client and believes in the personal touch. Her goal is to establish solid partnerships with her clients and strong relationships for her clients. Working together the end result is maximum exposure and successful PR campaigns. Some of her past celebrity clients have been Shirley MacLaine and Chubby Checker. KRISTINA LYNN WEBSITE: kristinalynnpr.com

AUTHOR - This week our guest is DENNIS SHIELDS. Dennis has enjoyed a storied career in business and finance. He founded a bank, created an industry, represented his country in sport, acted in a major motion picture directed by an Academy Award winning director. His latest book entitled, "God Went Fishing" is a commentary on the vices of 21st century society. Many times the grim aspects of society need to be portrayed in ways that are at once palatable for the reader and aesthetically appealing. Indeed, the author of this new work entertains as he exposes one societal ill after the other. His aim is to bring about self-examination and a desire to improve life in an imperfect world. Although "God Went Fishing" has elements that can spark controversy and debate, the purpose of this book is to ignite thought and dialogue among 21st century readers. While the ever-present battle between good and evil is at the forefront of this book, the author purposefully concludes with the notion that redemption is

CELEBRITY ACTOR | WRITER - This week, our guest is JIM BEAVER. Jim is a character actor, best known for his leading roles on the TV series "Deadwood" and "Supernatural." He obtained a degree in theatre and worked for five seasons with the Dallas Shakespeare Festival. He began to make appearances in bit roles in films and television shows shot in the Dallas area which included the hit TV show, "Dallas." He worked in stock and dinner theatre tours, and also maintained a side career as a critic, columnist, and feature writer for "Films in Review," the magazine of the National Board of Review. He eventually moved to Los Angeles and began a successful period as a television writer; one of which was nominated for a Cable Ace Award. After two seasons on "3rd Rock from the Sun," he landed his most prominent and critically acclaimed role, that of "Ellsworth," the gruff, but decent and beloved prospector in the landmark Western series "Deadwood." Nominated along with other cast members for a 2006 Screen

SINGER | ACTRESS - This week, our guest is MONICA PETERSON. Monica has a fine European and American background in music, theatre, television and film. She was trained at the prestigious "Neighborhood Playhouse" Drama Academy in New York, the London School of Music and Dance in Covent Gardens, London, England and 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles, California. She received the ABC Star of Tomorrow Award, 2000 Women of Achievement Award, Women in Film Award and a Poetry Award. She is listed in "Who's Who" in Entertainment and "Who's Who" of American Women. She is member of SAG, AFTRA various Equity Unions. She is a graduate of University of Southern California (USC). Musically, Monica is a singer of jazz, popular and standard music. As a singer, she has performed concerts in the famous Olympia Concert Hall in Milan, Italy as well as other cabaret and concert venues in: Italy, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark and the U.S.A. She has opened for Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey and t

PLAYWRIGHT | WRITER | PEACE ACTIVIST - This week, our guest is KAREN MALPEDE. Karen Malpede, Co-founder of Theater Three Collaborative, is author of 16 plays produced in the United States, Europe and Australia, as well as short fiction, and essays and articles on theater and human rights. Her newest play "Another Life" will be staged at John Jay College and the Irondale Theater Center in New York this fall under her direction. Her play, "Prophecy" premiered in London in 2008 and Malpede directed the New York premiere in 2010. It is scheduled for production in Los Angels in 2012. "Prophecy" has been published, along with six other anti-war plays by prominent playwrights, in the anthology "Acts of War: Iraq & Afghanistan in Seven Plays" which is currently available for purchase on Amazon.com and most book stores. It was published by Northwestern University Press.

COMEDIENNE | WRITER | ACTRESS - This week, our guest is KENDRA CUNNINGHAM. Kendra is a very funny Stand-Up Comic. She has appeared in sketches on shows such as: Jimmy Fallon, Tyra Banks, and Saturday Night Live. Kendra was the 1st Runner-Up in the "Ladies of Laughter" competition and Boston Comedy Festival. She headlined for Dick Doherty in his various comedy clubs and toured with "5 Funny Females" performing up and down the East coast. Kendra has utilized her Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology by participating in a round table discussion on "Fox News Online - Cops and Crimes Hour." Recently, she completed a mock self-help book tentatively titled "This Round’s on Me - a Non-Drinkers Guide to Social Acceptance" and her blog "Blonde Logic” was featured in the New York Times. Kendra filmed her first lead role in a feature film in Rio de Janiero in March 2010. Kendra wrote and starred in a comedic short entitled "Lonelygirl48" which won at the Boston Comedy Festival in 2010 and will be viewed

COMEDIAN | WRITER | PRODUCER - This week, our guest is YANNIS PAPPAS. Yannis is a Comedian and Writer. Yannis is becoming widely known as one of the most exciting comedians working today. He has been featured on shows such as: VH1’s Best Week Ever, BET’s 106th and Park, MTV, National Lampoon Live, Chappelle Show and Comedy Central’s, ATOM TV. His beloved, controversial character "Mr. Panos" has been featured on the popular "Lakis Lazopoulos Show" on Greek and Cypriot television. Yannis has become an Internet sensation and has amassed a substantial fan base. He recently starred in his first feature film, "King of B." Yannis, along with Director Jesse Scaturro, founded Ditch Films and currently have films in festivals around the world. YANNIS PAPPAS WEBSITE: ditchfilms.com