Monthly Archives: June 2026

Elder Moves Real Estate – Elissa Rogovin and Aliza Dash -548



Meet two top realtors Elissa Rogovin and Aliza Dash.  They both recognized, that with changing demographics, the senior population has greater needs than ever when it comes to where and how they live.  So, they formed Elder Moves Real Estate (www.eldermovesrealestate.com).  The company bills itself as concierge real estate for seniors,  offering key buying and selling tips and much more.  Elissa and Aliza consider it their mission to guide and support older adults and their families through the complexities of real estate transactions with care, empathy and expertise.  It is all about creating smooth transitions to new living arrangements, ensuring comfort, dignity and peace of mind for their clients.


Terry Tucker -547



You’re about to meet a guy who inspires people to live uncommon lives.   Terry Tucker’s life has been anything but common.  He has been on a 14-year cancer journey fraught with many challenges,  but just as many comebacks.   Terry has also been a star school athlete, coach, business leader, a member of law enforcement and is currently a nationally renowned motivational speaker and author.  His books include “Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life,” and “4 Truths and a Lie: Ancient Wisdom for Living Your Modern Purpose.”  Be sure to visit his website www.motivationalcheck.com and you’re certain to come away with the sense that in life, which is often hard, anything is possible!


Becky Curran -546



Born with dwarfism, Becky Curran has made it her life’s mission to represent her community and advocate for many others dealing with disabilities.  There are only 65,000 little people in the United States; there are over 300 types of dwarfism.  Unfortunately, little people are faced with a combination of negative perceptions built by the media and often find themselves living apart from the general population.  Becky seeks to change all that by showcasing her own achievements in the show business industry.  She spent several years working in the Equity and Inclusion department at the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ( SAG-AFTRA) and currently serves as Employment Chair of Little People of America.  As a motivational speaker and advocate for inclusion, Becky strives to teach acceptance while educating and motivating all people to establish goals and work hard to accomplish them.


John DeDakis -545



On today’s episode, a conversation about writing and journalism with acclaimed novelist John DeDakis.  John’s journalistic career is impressive with him serving as a White House correspondent during the Reagan years and as a top tier staffer for the “Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” at CNN.  These days, along with writing and publishing successful mystery novels, John is a motivational speaker, educator, writing coach and certified grief educator.  We share John’s insights on the state of journalism today and how writing as a  therapeutic tool can be life changing.


Jennifer Kaufman -544



Today we welcome Jennifer Kaufman, educator, advocate, speaker and the grandmother of a child with autism.  Jennifer is here to offer insights from her book, “Grandparents on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk.”  Jennifer speaks to the people who are closest to autism but often feel the least equipped – grandparents who want to help but don’t know how, and first responders who need practical tools, not theory.  She is a leading voice in the autism community offering support and love to people across the country, as well as her own family.


Tom Murphy, Wildlife Photographer -543



Today’s guest Tom Murphy is one of the nation’s top nature photographers.  His photographic passion and specialty is Yellowstone National Park.  Sicne 1975 Tom has traveled extensively within its 3400 square miles, hiking and skiing on extended trips throughout the back country.  He has skied across the entire park several times. 

Tom is featured in the PBS documentary “Christmas in Yellowstone” and his works can be found in private, public and museum collections around the world.  Dedicated to honoring and protecting the natural beauty and wildlife of Yellowstone, Tom has been recognized by the United States Postal Service,  which is  issuing a commemorative stamp for America’s 250th birthday, featuring one of Tom Murphy’s majestic bison photographs.