Headlined Guests
Headlined Guests that have appeared on BBS Radio TV
Multiple award-winning singer songwriter, entertainer, author, and teacher, to name a few. John Michael Ferrari writes emotional storytelling cross-genre songs about life’s experiences with touches of sophistication and childlike wonder. There is no place he would rather be than "on stage". His favorite saying is "There's never a stranger in the audience."
At the end of 2022, alone, John Michael was named "Performer of the Year" at the eZWay Golden Gala 2022, his song "Masquerading in the Night" was voted "Best Song Production 2022" at the Museboat Live Channel, and John Michael was awarded “Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter 2022" by the Nashville Music Foundation,
John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay, his music producer for over 3 decades, split their time between Nashville and their ranch in Pahrump, Nevada.
John Michael Ferrari writes, arranges, and performs his original country pop crossover jazz gospel songs. For his perceived lack of respect for musical genres, John Michael Ferrari was named “Crossover Artist of the Year” by the New Music Weekly Awards 2021. John Michael's songs have landed on Top 40, Country, and Gospel radio charts and playlists . An example is “Paint You a Love Song,” penned for his friend's wedding, as of December 2022 is several weeks at #1 on the Country Radio Chart and the Mainstream Radio Chart on the Independent Music Network.
To date, all reviews of John Michael Ferrari's songs have been 100% positive.
Pepper Jay has produced three albums for John Michael Ferrari on their independent label “Cappy Records”: “My Early Life” (1994), “Be the Smile on Your Face” (2020), and “My Heart Can’t Breathe” (2022). The two recent albums were recorded at Larry Beaird Music Group, Nashville. Presently in production is their next album, a pop crossover album tentatively titled “I Keep Dreaming”. Pepper Jay was named “Outstanding AC Music Producer of the Year” (2022) for “My Heart Can’t Breathe” by Producers Choice Honors. “Be the Smile on Your Face” was named “Triple A Album of the Year 2021” also by the Producer’s Choice Honors.
Also recently, New Music Weekly named John Michael Ferrari Adult Contemporary Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2022, John Michael Ferrari was voted “Fan Favorite 2022” for his song “My Heart Can’t Breathe” by the Independent Music Network, he was twice the winner of the United Kingdom Radio contest Ignition Country Radio in 2022, he was also voted “Rising Star 2021” at the eZWay Magazine Gala, was awarded “Best Peace Song” 2020 at the Hollywood Tribute to the Oscars by Art 4 Peace for his song “Like a Rock n Roll Band,” and was named Singer Songwriter of the Year 2019 at the Fame Awards.
John Michael Ferrari has been honored to have graced the covers of several magazines in the past couple of years including New Music Weekly, Hollywood Weekly Nashville, and eZWay Magazine.
Trivia: John Michael Ferrari was awarded the Quilt of Valor for his military service in the United States Army.
Trivia: John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay are teachers and the authors of "Dynamic Song Performance, The Singer's Bible.” John Michael is also the author of “Acting with Your Eyes”.
For further info about their music, please visit https://johnmichaelferrari.com/
Michael McFaul is Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science, and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined the Stanford faculty in 1995. Dr. McFaul also is as an International Affairs Analyst for NBC News and a columnist for The Washington Post. He served for five years in the Obama administration, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012), and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014).
He has authored several books, most recently the New York Times bestseller From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin’s Russia. Earlier books include Advancing Democracy Abroad: Why We Should, How We Can; Transitions To Democracy: A Comparative Perspective (eds. with Kathryn Stoner); Power and Purpose: American Policy toward Russia after the Cold War (with James Goldgeier); and Russia’s Unfinished Revolution: Political Change from Gorbachev to Putin. He is currently writing a book called Autocrats versus Democrats: Lessons from the Cold War for Competing with China and Russia Today.
He teaches courses on great power relations, democratization, comparative foreign policy decision-making, and revolutions.
Dr. McFaul was born and raised in Montana. He received his B.A. in International Relations and Slavic Languages and his M.A. in Soviet and East European Studies from Stanford University in 1986. As a Rhodes Scholar, he completed his D. Phil. In International Relations at Oxford University in 1991. His DPhil thesis was Southern African Liberation and Great Power Intervention: Towards a Theory of Revolution in an International Context.
Chad Bruckner is a motivational speaker and leadership guru. Chad is a retired police officer and combat veteran. Chad speaks on his mess to success journey and inspires people to tackle their own demons.
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Heather is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN), subject matter expert, and technical writer at Nutrisense, with a master's degree in nutrition science from Bastyr University. She has been working in the field of nutrition—including nutrition research, education, medical writing, and clinical integrative and functional nutrition—for over 15 years. With a specialty in neuroendocrinology, she works with many people who experience conditions such as autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and other disorders of central sensitivity (CSS), as well as women's health concerns related to issues such as PCOS. Heather believes in a deeply customized approach to discovering what works for each person and encourages creative and sustainable changes that enable long-term success.
Before I found QHHT, as a lifecoach I had constantly been looking for the best and fastest method to assist my clients in achieving healing and finding access to their best possible self, to their true essence. I am very happy to have finally achieved my goal. And I am in awe when I watch miracles unfolding in my sessions.
Whether you’re seeking to overcome a particularly stressful or difficult emotional period in your life, such as illness or loss, or need clarity to move onwards to new ventures and paths, I am here to accompany you on your new journey.
It is a great pleasure to offer my services to you in Austria, very close to the lovely city of Vienna. Sessions can be done both in German and English.
Cathie Godfrey is an AUTHOR & SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVOR, Certified Grief Educator, a Certified Teaching Parent, Trainer, corporate Coach.
It is predicted there will be 1m+ suicides this year, which impacts so many family and loved ones when a life is unexpectedly and suddenly lost. In her book "Your Suicide Didn’t Kill Me; Choosing to Live and Love Again After Loss" she offers hope and understanding to fellow survivors. Cathie bravely recounts her raw and healing journey through grief and choosing to love again. The thoughts, lessons, and stories she tells could come only from someone with firsthand experience.
With a diploma in Social Work and over twenty five years of experience working with youth, including those who were suicidal, Cathie never believed that her husband of fifteen years would take his own life. In her book, she shares her experiences with candor and an open heart, intending to help others move through their own grief and healing process.
Cathie is a Certified Grief Educator, a Certified Teaching Parent (TFA), a graduate of Leadership Calgary, a trainer and corporate coach. She considers herself a life-long learner and has taken personal development courses since 1984 when she flew to San Diego to study with Jack Canfield. Her studies have also included energetic healing techniques.
More about Cathie and her work here:
www.yoursuicidedidntkillme.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathie-godfrey/
Larry Freeland served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and CH-47 helicopter pilot. He has been a banker, financial consultant, and College Instructor in Management and Leadership Development. He is now retired and living in North Georgia. He enjoys fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis, volunteering for Veterans events, driving his Corvette, and writing books…
Sharon E. Martin, M.D., Ph.D., graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is a board-certified physician of Internal Medicine with a doctorate in physiology. Dr. Martin just released the book: “Maximize Your Healing Power: Shamanic Healing Techniques to Overcome Your Health Challenges.” As a physician and shamanic healer, Sharon offers a unique ability to guide you through challenges. She is a graduate of Healing the Light Body curriculum of the Four Wind Society and the host of two radio shows, Maximum Medicine, and SacredMagic, aired on the Transformation Talk Radio network. A doctor at a rural health clinic, she lives in Hustontown, Pennsylvania.
Chief Jason Corthell, a 4th generation firefighter who started his career in 2004. Jason also a proud Marine Corps Veteran after serving four years.
Chief Corthell also serves as the Division Chief of Training and the Wellness/Fitness Director for his department as well as many other works within the organizations public relation roles.
Jason has a great passion and drive for progressing mental wellness in first responder organizations through both personal and professional battles and experiences. He has implemented and influenced many others in the pursuit of providing first responders the help that they need by starting an initiative website www.ironcladwellness.com. Jason is also in the beginning stages of writing his book, Disentanglement Division.
State Representative Gene Wu proudly serves the people of District 137 in the Texas House. Prior to being elected in 2012, he served as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he sought justice for thousands of crime victims. Gene is currently an attorney in private practice.
Since being elected State Representative, Gene has maintained a focus on improving the lives of Texas children. Gene has authored numerous pieces of legislation supporting greater justice for juveniles; specifically fighting the school to prison pipeline and passing comprehensive CPS reform. Gene has also been appointed to the Texas Access to Justice Commission, and the Texas State Child Fatality Review Team.
Now in his 6th term, Gene has been appointed to serve on the Appropriations Committee, and sits on the subcommittee on Article II which is responsible for the funding of health and human services programs. Gene also serves on the Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee bringing his expert knowledge and professional experience to help represent kids and families across Texas.
Outside his legislative work, Gene remains active and involved in the Houston community. Gene currently serves on community advocacy organization boards such as the OCA-Greater Houston Advisory Board, the Chinese Community Center Advisory Board, and the Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Centers Advisory Committee. As an attorney, Gene serves as a Guardian Ad-Litem representing minors in court in either criminal or CPS cases. Additionally, Gene is passionate in supporting young people becoming active in civic roles, and is proud advocate for the AAPI community across Texas and the nation.
Gene grew up in the Southwest Houston neighborhood of Sharpstown. He earned his Bachelors of Science Degree from Texas A&M University, a Master’s Degree from the LBJ School for Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin, and a Law Degree from the South Texas College of Law in Houston.
Gene and his wife, Miya, reside in Southwest Houston. They are the proud parents of two sons, Winston and Lyndon.
BRIAN ANTHONY WILSON is a versatile Actor, that has been blessed to manuver through the fields of Theatre, Film & T.V. He is currently in rehearsals for "Radio Golf" @ The Arden Theatre in Philly. Recent Theatre : The Royale @ Lantern Theater, The World Premiere of The Reclamation of Madison Hemings @ IRT in Indianapolis, King Lear, opposite Tony winner Andre DeShields @ St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Jitney @ The Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Looking Over The President's Shoulder (1 man Show) @ Act II Playhouse, Gem Of The Ocean @ Arden Theatre (* Barrymore Award for 'Outstanding Supporting Performance In A Play') & Thurgood (1 man Show) @ Olney Theatre Center in MD. Film/TV selected credits: Aurora: A love Story, Manodrome, Finster, St. Michael of the City, Glass, Oceans 8, Creed, Limitless, Keeping The Faith, Rounders, The Postman / Interview With A Vampire (AMC), Manifest (Netflix), Poker Face (Peacock), Servant (Apple TV), Mare Of Easttown (HBO), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), Dispatches From Elsewhere (AMC - Recurring), Wu-Tang: An American Saga (HULU-Recurring), Siren (Freeform TV-Recurring Guest Star), Bloodline (Netflix), Gotham (Fox), Blue Bloods (CBS) ,The Sopranos & The Wire (HBO-Recurring).
Unless you’ve been completely oblivious to the Philadelphia theater scene and the film and television worlds over the past quarter of a century, you probably know the face of Brian Anthony Wilson, if not his name. From Kevin Costner’s The Postman to a recurring role (19 episodes!) in HBO’s venerable series The Wire to smaller parts here and there in popular shows including Law & Order: SVU, The Sopranos, and the Philly-shot-and-set Dispatches from Elsewhere to countless starring and supporting roles on area stages, Wilson, 62, is arguably the city’s busiest actor. Just look at his IMDb page — he’s got 214 acting credits and counting.
“It’s either feast or famine,” the Germantown/Mount Airy native jests about his chosen profession. But he’s been able to earn a living and raise a family solely as an actor — no Uber driving, no side hustles — since 1996, when he left a full-time position in the merchandising accounting department of Procter & Gamble. “And I haven’t had a real job since,” he laughs. “I’ve been one of the more fortunate ones.”
SMARTfit Inc. was formed in May 2013 develop a technology to offer evidence based, scalable brain health solutions focused on neuro-rehab and neuro-motor training. The purpose is to address major health related conditions attributable to modern day inactivity and will have profound diagnostic, therapeutic and performance related outcomes for users from childhood through advanced age.
We have created an advanced Dual Task training technology platform called SMARTfitOS that enables a person to take a 5-minute dual task cost test and receive an instant report. This report provides the information required to design a customized rehab or training program in a matter of minutes.
SMARTfitOS has great utility in a variety of global market opportunities including rehab, memory care, fitness, wellness and advanced sports performance training techniques.
SMARTfit's iOS/Android App provides access to its Cloud-based user-interface making it easy for trainers/clinicians to access over 2,000 filmed protocols to quickly customize and design client workouts, track results, take baseline tests and generate progress reports.
Now used by leading hospitals such as Rancho Los Amigos, Dignity Health, Pacific Neuro-institute, Banner Health, Casa Colina, Keck, and Kerlan Jobe/Cedars Sinai as well as professional and college sports teams including the Los Angeles Lakers.
Catherine Lamberti, Founder Board Chair and CEO, SMARTfit Incorporated
Sherri Ina Bausch
Sherri Ina Bausch is a Multidimensional Energy Practitioner, Light Language Channel, Artist, and Transformational Coach, who works deeply in the quantum field.
She intuitively helps people connect the dots of their energy to bring forth rapid, positive shifts for living in their true alignment and wellness.
Her passion is supporting the release of trauma, negative blocks, mindsets, and beliefs, so individuals can accelerate into deeper creativity and embodiment.
Her clients include Starseeds, Creatives, Empaths, Awakening Souls, and professional women struggling with autoimmune disorders, such as Relapse Remitting MS.
Sherri also channels the galactic realms for Starseeds through art, bringing through pen and ink 'star maps' with information about their mission here on Earth.
Website: https://www.sherribausch.com
Email: yourmindfulcreativelife@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherrihumanalchemy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherribausch/
YouTube: “Sherri” - @sherribausch – at: https://bit.ly/3DvrB53
A trusted voice in the American church who has consistently addressed some of the most challenging topics in religion, has released a provocative new book, WOKE JESUS: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity, which delves into many of the issues Dr. Robertson reported on over the years.
The host of The Lucas Miles Show and EpochTV’s Church & State. Miles has been a pastor for over 20 years based out of South Bend, IN / University of Notre Dame. He has fearlessly taken on some of the most challenging topics in theology, politics, and culture and has been featured in books, on TV and radio programs, as well as syndicated in articles across both political and religious news outlets, such as Newsmax, The Blaze, FlashPoint, Fox News, The Washington Times, CBN, and The Christian Post. Miles is the author of the best-selling book, The Christian Left: How Liberal Thought Has Hijacked the Church.
FRIEDA BIRNBAUM, PHD
Frieda Birnbaum, PhD is a research psychologist and psychotherapist in Saddle River, New Jersey and the award-winning author of LIFE BEGINS AT 60: A New View of Motherhood, Marriage, and Reinventing Ourselves and WHAT PRICE POWER: An In-Depth Study of the Professional Woman in a Relationship.
An expert on topics such as family dynamics, parenthood, relationships, addiction, anxiety and depression, Dr Frieda is a seasoned media personality and commentator who is adept at discerning the psychological underpinnings of current issues and parsing the psychological profiles of various newsmakers- politicians, celebrities, criminals, etc.
Notably, Dr. Frieda is the oldest woman in America to give birth to twins. The mother of five, her youngest sons were born when she was 60, lending her a unique perspective on issues related to parenting and empowering women at any age.
GEORGE KARPASITIS
George Karpasitis’ language is music. He is a Los Angeles based music composer, producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his lyrical guitar style. He has performed and recorded internationally, in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, such as Abbey Road Studios in London, UK.
He was born and raised on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, where from a young age he was exposed to the local sounds of Greek and Middle Eastern music, as well as The Beatles and Louis Armstrong, through his dad’s audio cassette collection. His relentless love for music led him to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Guitar Performance from the London Centre of Contemporary Music, and a Master’s Degree in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music.
As of 2023, George has released two albums of original compositions for solo classical guitar (‘Sounds of Mar Vista’, 2019 and ‘Breakwater’ 2020), and has worked in the music department for more than 20 films, including titles by Disney and Discovery Plus. His debut single as a singer-songwriter, titled ‘Speaking of Love’, was released in 2021. He has also recorded and produced artists such as ceremonial songstress Winter Jendayi (‘Hilos Sagrados’, 2022), world music duo Corasonho (‘Ebo’, 2022) and singer-songwriter Wesley Sol (‘Om Shreem/Nas Aguas’, 2022).
He is currently creating the sound and music of ‘Palmares’, a historically based Capoeira action musical that will be performed as part of the Hollywood Fringe festival throughout June 2023. He is also producing the upcoming debut EP by the Golden Sisters collective, who bridge culture, tradition and language through their songs. His next personal release, titled ‘Sounds of Rajasthan’ will be a collection of mantras he learned during his recent travels to India.
When he is not creating music, George enjoys meditation, martial arts, travel and long walks in nature, where he finds inspiration.
DAVID NEPTUNE
David is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, musician and instrument producer based in Los Angeles.
Born and raised in Japan, David was influenced from a young age by his father John Kaizan Neptune who is a renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) player.
Inspired by the deep nature of Japan and his father’s music, David takes a heart-centered, joyful approach to music and improvised collaboration. He is currently producing the ‘Takeda,” an entirely new bamboo drum invented by his father.
David’s documentary work as a story producer includes “Street Food” on Netflix, “Marvel’s 616” on Disney+, and a current Hulu original series, “Mastermind” set to release in 2024.
His debut feature film, “Words Can’t Go There” released in 2019, is a personal look at his father’s life and the dynamics between passion and family.
David focuses on the same intention with his music and films – to inspire people to open their hearts and let their inner sun shine through.
More About David Neptune and his Takeda Drum at :
Filmmaking site: www.fromneptune.com
Takeda Drum site: www.takedadrum.com
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Trailer to “Words Can’t Go there:”
