Monthly Archives: March 2026

Brandon Gilson – The Best Seats VIP! -532



Brandon Gilson is the founder and owner of The Best Seats VIP Concierge company.  He offers entertainment concierge services to more than 10,000 companies and individuals worldwide.  As Brandon puts it, the only limitation is your imagination.  He does it all— tickets to the hottest shows, backstage meet-and-greets, celebrity encounters, first class travel amenities and so much more.  Meet a young guy who works around the clock making others happy.  Dreams can come true!


SAM SMITH, AUTHOR OF “THE DOOR WAS NEVER LOCKED” -531



Joining me in conversation today is Sam Smith, a former professional rugby player from England who due to injury was forced to retire in his middle twenties.  Sam soon after became a successful entrepreneur but struggled with identity issues that s0 many former professional athletes do.  Like many,   he hit bottom but eventually found a path forward.    Today Sam serves as a life coach to former athletes across the globe.   His lived experience and kindness has helped many men and women regain their life’s purpose.  We’ll be talking about his book, “The Door Was Never Locked: Remember What You Are,” and the new life he has built for himself and others.


OPTIMISM WITH PARKINSON’S PT 01 -530



In the first of a two-part series, we discuss in more detail our book, “Jordan’s Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength and Hope with Parkinson’s.”  I welcome the author of the book Dr. John A. DiCicco along with Cathi Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN Program Director at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the Boston University Medical Campus.   We will be promoting the annual Optimism Walk sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association and highlighting the importance of hope and optimism for those dealing with PD  and other chronic diseases.


Deborah Grayson Riegel, Author of Aim High and Bounce Back -529



So many of us are burdened with fear.  The fear of failing is one of the most intense.   But failure is a fact of life none of us should ignore because all of us experience it.  Today’s guest Deborah Grayson Riegel has co-authored a book that addresses the issue in a bold new way.  Her book is entitled :Aim High and Bounce Back: A Successful Woman’s Guide to Rethinking and Rising Up from Failure.”  Deb offers a support system based on personal experience and the latest research that makes us rethink the meaning of failure as well as success!


Michael Soenen, producer of “Nothing to See Here” -528



On today’s episode meet Michael Soenen, creator and lead- producer of a raw, incredibly impactful documentary entitled, “Nothing to See Here: What Happens When Bloods, Crips, Police and Victims of Violence Make a Film.”  It is a fascinating discussion about how this unique project, against many odds,  got launched and took shape and how the film is making a difference in Watts, one of the most danger-filled neighborhoods in Los Angeles.  Art has the power to affect us and can often bring about change.   That is certainly the case with this powerful documentary.