Stand Up And Speak Up

This week, I am leaving the comfort of my Grassl Grove Studio to travel to the RadioStar Worldwide Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona. Why? I want to sit down and have a face-to-face interview with my friend and mentor, Dave Pratt. Dave Pratt is a legend in Arizona radio and is known as “The Morning Mayor”. This Hall of Fame personality is worldwide on the Star Worldwide Networks, which he founded. Star Worldwide is the home of the RadioStar Worldwide Network. During this show, we will get to know Dave and explore some of the amazing things going on with the Star Worldwide Networks. Expect the unexpected. I will start out interviewing Dave. I am sure, before the show is over, Dave will be interviewing me. He is, after all, the living legend. Listen and see what happens.

Carl Walsh is a Professional Speaker, Trainer and Communications Coach. He has helped people from all walks of life. Business professionals, students and even Hollywood personalities have learned to express their ideas more effectively. Carl is one of very few Americans to graduate from London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He spent over 20 years on stage and TV in London and in Southern California. He has garnered critic’s awards for Acting and Directing. Carl joined the retail industry in 1980, where he spent over 28 years. He rose from part time salesperson to Director of Information Technology. He has worked for companies such as Wherehouse Records, C&R Clothiers, The Walt Disney Company, and Smart & Final Stores. At each step of the way, he found that personal communication was the key to achieving goals. Not only achieving his goals, but also to helping his team members realize their goals. Toastmasters was instrumental in Carl’s decision to leave the corporate world and strike out on h

You’ve never met anyone quite like Gail Rosenthal. Gail is a visionary with laser-like focus. Gail reads audiences and brings them the rare combination of laughter with truth, motivation with compassion, and inspiration with joy. She engages each and every person to feel a message tailor made for them. Gail is a trained hypnotherapist, speaker, mentor, and Master Practitioner of NLP. In addition to her formal education, Gail has over twenty years’ experience in business. She has experience with small start-ups, as well as privately owned, and publicly traded companies. This gives her a wide range of perspectives. She connects with all levels of employees with equal impact. Her messages of inspiration, motivation, leadership, and hope are coupled with her down to earth conversational style, compassion, and humor. These messages inspire and motivate them to move beyond where they are now. She brings audiences to their feet time and time again. She has a driving passion for helping people connect deeper wi

At one time, Sheryl Hensel was a middle school teacher. But a good Samaritan act changed the course of her career. While on the phone with 911 helping a distressed motorist, Sheryl was hit by another motorist. This resulted in a severe closed head injury. The next 6 years involved a quest to heal the migraines, memory loss, and slight depression without medication. She went to many doctors. They prescribed medication that made her too tired to function or gave her an allergic reaction. She finally took her health into her own hands. She learned a form of energy healing to bring back her mental capacity and to ease the pain from debilitating migraines. Sheryl prevented her migraines by charting the symptoms. Over time, she found similarities in the patterns. A healing shift occurred when she began documenting her daily life as she was experiencing painful symptoms. She learned what triggers to avoid. She performed self-care that was effective. And tracking sleep patterns gave her the power to prevent the migr

Michael Alexander is a professional witness. He also coaches others to serve as witnesses, whether professionally or in their own personal cases. He has won over one and a half billion dollars in awards and settlements for the citizens of California and Minnesota. He has also served as the coach for the Monterey Highlands Middle School Mock Trial team. That team has gone to the quarter and semi-finals for 4 years in a row. And, several of his students have won individual awards. Michael is an award winning public speaker. He has been a member of Toastmasters for over 26 years and was the winner of the 2016 Spirit of Excellence Award. He has delivered presentations to the American Asian Professionals Association, the Minnesota State Legislature, city councils and several universities. Michael's success is the result of good old fashion hard work, not luck or good genetics. His grandfather and both of his parents were involved in community theatre. Michael also enjoys theatre and his son is following in the

Dr. Renaisa Anthony is a Harvard, University of Chicago & Vanderbilt trained, licensed & practicing women's integrative care physician. She believes in the integration of the mind, body and spirit for holistic healing. She combines Western knowledge of medicine and science with Eastern practices of meditation, self-reflection & discovery and energy work. This heals the entire woman, not just the parts of a woman. Dr. Anthony was born premature in the inner city of Detroit. She overcame adversity and poverty. The National Medical Association recognized her as one of the nation’s Top Doctors under 40. Dr. Anthony has worked in academia, government, non-profit and corporate organizations. She is a highly sought after speaker, doctor and advocate. She was honored by the Surgeon General of the United States. She has even testified before Congress in support of patients. Dr. Anthony recognizes that health begins before her patients reach the hospital or clinic. Therefore, she has created impactful programs foc

David Kitchen is a coach, trainer and speaker. He is passionate about family values and empowering leadership in the community. Just after September 11th, 2001, David and his wife of 26 years founded Client Solutions. Client Solutions is a workforce readiness agency. It helps empower adults with updated computer skills to re-enter the workforce. A year later, David founded Training Dynamics Network (TDN). TDN is a community leadership organization. It helps both youth and adults to develop communication and leadership skills. His career experience spans the globe. He has been a talent coordinator for television game shows as well as a D.J. in Far East Asia. His clients have given him top honors for developing service programs. These clients include United Airlines Mileage Plus, Los Angeles Times, 20th Century Fox and American Honda. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez has recognized his TDN program. Volunteer organizations have given him many awards as a volunteer leader. They include the Boy Scouts of America,

Audra Erwin's personality and zest for life have earned her acclaim as The High on Life Coach. She is also an International Speaker, Writer, Author and Radio Show Host. Audra has an extensive coaching background. She has also spent many decades working on her own personal development. The key to Audra's success as a coach is her willingness to be vulnerable herself. This creates a safe space and a strong platform for her clients to achieve profound transformation. Audra is passionate. She encourages others to embrace their own unique qualities and to live a self-approved life. Audra's clients move beyond the “status quo” to create and live the life of their dreams. Audra is a native of Brevard County, Florida. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC). She is also a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) through the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. She is a graduate of Anthony Robbins Mastery University. She is a former National Radio Personality on the Rockstar Radio Network. Her popular show was

Last summer, Sammy Pratt produced my shows. One day, I had a last minute guest cancellation. Sammy allowed me to interview him. But not only that, he had prepared some questions in advance ... and interviewed me! Great initiative, for someone still in high school. Actually, great initiative period. Sammy Pratt is a 19 year-old Phoenix native. Sammy just recently graduated Norte Dame Preparatory high school. This fall, he is attending the University of Arizona on a scholarship. There, he will study both business economics and management. After college, he plans on using his degrees to help achieve his goals in the business side of entertainment. Aside from school, Sammy also focuses on other projects and goals. He works out and maintains a nutritional diet. Most of all, he works on a massive 100,000 Christmas light display. Tune in as I talk to Sammy about his life and his upcoming plans

Bob Goodyear is a communications consultant for technical professionals. Bob speaks to experts in all fields about how to make their messages easier to understand. A key element of this is to eliminate the technical jargon, or “Geekinese”, in their presentations. He’s a contributing author to the book “World Class Speaking in Action” where his chapter is entitled “Tell a Technical Tale”. He has worked in the software industry for over 30 years for Top 10 software companies such as Symantec, Hewlett Packard and VMware. You can find Bob online at www.ageekwhospeaks.com

Nomad Casey Sheppard travels across the US in search of rare and interesting art & bike communities. Through curiosity and a talent to connect with strangers, she is able to see into the heart of others witnessing the inner workings of community. A Nebraska native, Casey is a self-taught award winning metalsmith, who has exhibited worldwide. Her jewelry has been featured in American Craft Magazine, Art Jewelry Magazine, Crafthaus and more. She is also a freelance writer. While in Los Angeles, Casey worked with headdress maker Miss G and jeweler Michael Schmidt Studios. She was trained at Bestia, in classic cocktails, by Julian Cox. Having her Level 1 IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) ICP (Instructor Certification Program) Certification, Casey has also coached with Kat Sweet and Rebecca Rusch. Casey lectures professionally about her travels, art and life. She is also a brand ambassador for like-minded companies Biolite, Big Agnes, Zuke’s and Fearless Women of Dirt. She continues to live i

Do you want to learn how to Ignite Your Speaking Power? Melody Keymer Harper has over 30 years experience teaching successful speaking strategies. She speaks to business professionals, speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, educators, and coaches. She delivers over a hundred and fifty seminars and trainings yearly. She speaks to thousands of people in all levels of business. Melody acted in the movie Double Trouble with Elvis Presley. She shared the stage with speaking giants like Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hanson and Denis Waitley. She has also shared the stage with many celebrities. They include Johnny Carson, Elizabeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds, Betty White, Jenny Garth, Tori Spelling, Ricky Nelson, Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Ernest Borgnine, & many more. Her life experience and her work with celebrities helped her manage her fear of public speaking. It also created her passion for helping others overcome their limiting beliefs, deliver their message with confidence and achieve high performanc

Caleb “Sweet Hands” Plant is a 24-year old undefeated American boxer. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Caleb had always dreamed of one day becoming a father. That dream came true when his daughter Alia Jean Plant was born on May 7, 2013. Sadly, she passed away at 19 months old. She contracted a very rare disease that has yet to be diagnosed. On January 29, 2015, Alia Jean Plant left to be with the Lord at 10:55 am. Before and after every bout, Caleb dedicates his fights to his daughter Alia. As a young boy, Caleb lived in extreme poverty. They lived in a trailer that every once in a while, had no running water. Because of this sometimes his hair was oily and greasy, Caleb was bullied by other children at school. The experiences in Caleb’s childhood are experiences no child should have to bear. Because of these experiences, Caleb vowed to become a successful professional fighter. At the age of 9, Caleb’s father Richie, a former kickboxer, brought his son to the gym. His dad wanted to give Caleb an ou

What is being Sexy Brilliant? It means feeling empowered to lead a fun and authentic life. Devina Kaur is the founder of The Sexy Brilliant Revolution. She is a fun-loving, flamboyant straight-talker born in India and raised British. She is a North America based author, entrepreneur and media personality. As a full time student of life, Devina, the Sexy Goddess, is out to share her relentless optimism with the world. She empowers herself and others in loving their bodies and themselves. If she can do it, so can you. She currently resides in Montreal, Canada. She is under the rule of her clever eight year old and various fur babies. You can find her and her powerful message of self-love, empowerment and body confidence anytime at at www.sexybrilliant.com

At 11a PT • Walt interviews Ed Vanderlee – Making Lemonade Out Of Lemons • You would think a scheduled guest contacting you the night before a show to inform you they are sick and unable to be on the show would be a problem. NOT if your producer is a talented show host and friend. This week Ed Vanderlee puts on his co-host hat and his boxing gloves as we plan to spar on the air. Where will we go? Who knows. But it will be fun and maybe even informative. • Listen to the show live or to the podcast later > http://bit.ly/SUSU2017

Since the 80s, Rob Trygg has had a microphone in his face. He is the voice of Stand Up and Speak Up: promos, intros and outros. What is voice over acting? What lessons can a speaker learn from a voice over artist? Let’s find out. In 1982, at 18 years old, Rob started in radio. The first half of his career was an on-air personality in Phoenix. Then, in the mid 90s, he started on the production side doing commercials and voice over. Rob has performed as a voice actor for national and local radio, television and imaging spots. Voice over has always been extra money for him. In 2011, Rob quit the radio world and started DoubleWide productions with Dave Pratt. And Rob has never looked back. [FYI - DoubleWide is now Star Worldwide and the parent network of Stand Up & Speak Up’s RadioStar Worldwide Network.] You can find Rob on-line at www.RobTrygg.com.

My love of Reading started in second grade and I still read at least one book a week. I am excited to interview America’s Leading Reading Ambassador, Danny Brassell. For the past two decades, Dr. Danny Brassell has served as an educational advisor to students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists. While he has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, Danny has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher. Danny is a recognized authority on leadership development, motivation and communication skills. He has been honored consistently for his strategic intellect and practical solutions. Audiences rave about Danny’s ability to deliver meaningful and memorable messages. These messages are applicable for individuals within all levels of organizations. Danny is a gregarious, sought-after author, speaker and business consultant. Friends, colleagues and clients see him as one of the most insightful, powerful and compassionate individuals in busi

Do you want to take ownership of all your gifts and talents? Do you want to proudly stand in your light? Do you want to acknowledge how powerful you really are? Deborah Kagan helps women conquer self-doubt and indecision to step into their full power, love who they are and live a turned ON life. She is the creator of the Rock Your Mojo™ programs. She is the author of Find Your ME Spot: 52 Ways to Reclaim Your Confidence, Feel Good in Your Own Skin and Live a Turned On Life. You see, the stats on women in modern day society are astounding. • More and more women are out-earning their partners and still, women lack confidence. • More and more women are landing top positions in companies and countries. And still, women play small in their personal lives. • More and more women make the buying decisions in their households. And still, they deny themselves pleasure. There's something backwards about those equations. And Deborah is here to show you it doesn't have to be that way. She's super social and wants to c

Lamar Johnson is interesting, entertaining, and has a unique outlook on life. When asked for a bio to promote the show, this response tells you all you need to know: Bios are boring and I don’t do boring so here is my obituary. Pulled from the future. Full of things I have done and will do. Time is an illusion! Here rests Lamar Johnson and it is about time. He taught fighter pilots how to operate nuclear reactors and grandmas how to use excel. His first experience in public speaking was giving a newscast to his classmates in 5th grade. He aced it. He spoke eloquently to Congressman about the idiocy of Congressional hearings on baseball PEDs while social security was literally evaporating into thin air. And once looked into the mouth of Mt Vesuvius and thought, what’s the big deal? From an early age he was a special kid :) Quick witted with horrible self-esteem, he read and willed himself to the best version of him. From getting an MBA and Frank Underwooding himself onto the school board, to quittin

The celebrities you see on television or on the big screen are often very different from the characters they play. Karen Hudson will share some surprising insights about celebrities she has met during her career in show business. Karen Hudson's life story might be titled "From Out-House to Penthouse”. Karen grew up on a farm in Kansas where she attended a one-room school that was built in the 1880's. The school had no running water and out-house toilets. The Penthouse would be her 25 year career as a Costumer in the Hollywood Television and Film Industry. Karen's claim to fame is that her name appears on the credits of the pilot and every episode for "Hill Street Blues" as the Women's Key Costumer. Karen began designing Opera costumes as an under-graduate at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. She continued studying at The University of Texas at Austin where she received a graduate-degree in Costume Design and Directing. While in Austin, Karen designed costumes for "Carrascolendas", a children's