The Patricia Raskin Show

Dustin Hopkins is the founder of Kingside, a company designed to elevate businesses through custom website solutions and AI-driven automations. His from scaling a moving and storage business to enhancing operational efficiencies at a Fortune 100 company has been nothing short of remarkable. With a keen eye for innovation, Dustin has navigated the dynamic landscape of web design, recognizing and embracing platforms like Webflow and Shopify for their unparalleled security, user-friendliness, and aesthetic superiority. At Kingside, Dustin and his team harness the power of AI to automate and optimize business processes, paving the way for smoother operations and enhanced online presence for their clients. With over 200 members, Dustin's leadership in running his cities largest chess club has honed his strategic skills, enriching the innovative solutions they offer. Dustin Hopkins will discuss the transformative impact of AI on businesses and how it can revolutionize your digital presence and unlock the full potential of your business. For more information on Dustin Hopkins: https://www.kingside.ai/

Linda Ambrus Broenniman, author of “The Politzer Saga”. Follows the intricate lives of own Politizer family. After a house fire in their adopted hometown of Buffalo, that Linda went on her quest for answers and information, and discovered 8 generations of her father’s hidden Hungarian Jewish lineage. This rare genealogy is rich with history alongside the psychology of uncovering a new identity. There's a permanent exhibition at the Rumbach Synagogue in Budapest about the family. She was raised Catholic, and her father took his secret to his grave. Linda’s mother, Dr. Clara Ambrus, harbored Jews in Hungary where she met her husband and kept his secret as well. Her mother is honored at Yad Vashem among names like Schindler and her memory is being celebrated this May with a city mural in Buffalo. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil, familial struggles, and personal triumphs, the story explores themes of power, love, betrayal and redemptions. This compelling narrative, “The Politzer”, offers a journey through the highs and lows of one family’s journey through history. Linda will discuss her incredible family story about history, identity, belonging, and faith. For more information: https://politzersaga.com/

Kelly K. James is the author of The Book that (Almost) Got Me Fired. She has been writing for a living—whether as a freelancer, full time employee, or both—for more than 26 years and is the author of thousands of articles and more than a dozen books. At 52 Kelly James found herself divorced and a single mother to a teenage son and tween daughter. Despite being happily self- employed she grapples with concerns about health insurance costs and the effects of perimenopause. After dedicating 22 years to full- time freelancing, Kelly decided to take on a day job within the corporate American landscape. Despite feeling out of place among coworkers much younger than herself, she embarks on this new chapter and shares her experiences in this latest project. Throughout her memoir, she shares her entertaining and insightful glimpse into her challenges and triumphs. Kelly will discuss what (and whatnot) to do when deciding to make that corporate leap, proving valuable lessons she has learned. For more information: https://www.kellykjames.net/

Ann Marie Sabath is the author of “The Wannabe Investor”, where she discusses “40 Must- Know Facts Before Buying Your First Stock”. Serving as a key to unlocking a brighter financial future, Ann Marie’s book offers a personal finance guide for first- time investors, or for those simply considering investing. As an accomplished business consultant and individual investor, Sabath equipped readers with fundamental knowledge for their investment journey- explained simply and clearly. These facts cover crucial topics such as “Financial literacy is crucial for achieving economic stability and building wealth,” “Stock is an ownership stake in a company,” and “You’re never too old to start investing in the stock market”, among others. Intended to soothe those intimidated by the stock market, and fearful of investing, Sabath’s writing style is down- to- earth, making even the most complex concepts easy to grasp. She shares the essential pre-investment steps, ensuring you have a solid foundation before buying your first share of stock. She explains the seven excuses people make for not investing, how to identify your risk tolerance level, the power of compounding, the one-hour-a-year investment strategy, and much more. Ann Marie will share her wealth of knowledge to provide you with resources to empower you to enter the world of investing one step at a time. For more Information: https://www.annmariesabath.com/

Joel Salomon is a prosperity coach who helps others overcome obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom. In 2021, Joel published Personal Money Management bestseller, Infinite Love and Money with Mollie Singh. In 2019, Joel published The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use: Only The Unconventional Ones, which was a bestseller in both self-help and personal finance. Joel is also an award-winning TEDx speaker who has led over 20 workshops teaching the concepts of how to overcome limiting beliefs. Joel's book, Infinite Love & Money, serves as a roadmap for couples seeking to intertwine their love and financial aspirations. Leveraging his expertise in both realms, Joel assists partners in forging profound connections. It delves into the emotional terrain of finances, dreams, and aspirations. Complemented by practical strategies for financial management, embracing differences, and resolving conflicts, this book proves invaluable to couples navigating their financial voyage. In his second novel, The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use: Only the Unconventional Ones, Joel presents a straightforward approach millionaires employ to amass wealth unconventionally. He demonstrates that anyone can achieve millionaire status or boost their wealth by challenging conventional norms. This book provides a blueprint and actionable methodology to kickstart your journey towards financial success today. Joel will discuss the transformational experience empowerment in rewriting your money story and unlock your true potential. For more information: https://www.salaurmor.com/

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful. Paula is the author of four books, including Finding the Soul of Big Business. Paula will give tips on how to make work fulfilling and productive. She will touch upon how people, especially the employees and customers are the reason for business and how employees who understand this theme will succeed. For more information on Paula Marshall: https://www.bama.com/about/team/

Linda and Charlie Bloom are co-authors of “An End To Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships”, as well as being happily married for over 52 years. As professional physiotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups and organizations since 1975. Their organization, Bloomwork is dedicated to promoting healthy, fulfilling, and successful relationships for individuals, couples and organizations. Their most recent book, “An End to Arguing”, made it to the top 10 best relationship books of 2023 on DatingNews.com. Throughout the book, readers are given an insight into what qualities are present in argument- free relationships. Conflict is one of the biggest challenges that a relationship faces, and is the root cause of couples seeking therapy, and often the leading factor to divorce. In this day and age communications skills are more essential than ever, in the process of preventing arguments leading to separation. Healthy communication being the key for a loving and lasting relationship. Drawing on from their work with individuals and couples over the years, Linda and Charlie Bloom will offer user-friendly practices and strategies that apply to all relationships, not just intimate partnerships. For more information: www.bloomwork.com.

Corey Poirier is a bestselling author featured in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, as well as a multiple-time TEDx speaker renowned for his engaging talks. With over 7000 interviews conducted with global thought leaders, Poirier is a prominent figure in personal development, leadership, and entrepreneurship. As a Canadian speaker, author, and podcast host, he is best known for his podcast, Conversations with Passion, where he converses with influential figures from various domains. Poirier has authored several acclaimed books, including The Book of Why (and How) and Share Your Message with the World. Recognized for his dynamic speaking style, Poirier is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. Corey’s upcoming book with Morgan James Publishing is titled The Enlightened Passenger, which goes through the journey of 10 invaluable life lessons. He claims If The Alchemist, Celestine Prophecy and Og Mandino’s many bestselling books had a baby, The Enlightened Passenger would be it. Corey will elaborate on some of the invaluable lessons from his book, derived from his extensive interviews with thought leaders. For more information: https://coreypoiriermedia.com/

SPECIAL HOLIDAY REBROADCAST- Diana Zaheer, international spiritual teacher, is the founder of Inner Harbor Teachings. Diana Zaheer is a counselor and teacher of healing and wisdom traditions with more than 30 years of experience in her area. After thousands of client hours helping people navigate their lives during Covid, Diana Zaheer joined forces with Grammy nominated Lincoln Parish to give people support in key mental health moments with a powerful and innovative spoken word album, Over the Counter Meditations. The positive and creative approach to access support on music platforms is also scientific, as music is known to activate the limbic system triggering emotion in listeners. The rising issues of stress, anxiety and isolation have the mindfulness meditation apps market predicted to reach 7586.45 million by 2031. For Zaheer it’s all about the people. “The vehicle of music and teaching together can reach a bigger audience and help so many, because people love music.” Diana will discuss the positive effects and share clips from her album Over The Counter Meditations.

Victor Trillo is a founding team member of The PATHfinder Club, and currently serves as the Program Coordinator, as well as co-author alongside Amy Friedman, Letica Longoria- Navarro and Victor Trillo Jr. of Advice to 9th Graders. Recently merging with POPS the Club (Pain of the Prison System), The PATHfinder Club gives young people who too often feel as if they have to hide the truth about why their loved one is absent from their lives a voice and the freedom to express their visions. Working as a youth mentor, Victor employs his deep understanding of the impact of incarceration on individuals, first as the son of a man who was in prison throughout Victor's childhood, and later as a prisoner himself. At the age of 19, Victor received a Life sentence that was reversed after had been incarcerated for 21 years. Pathfinder Club's debut anthology, Advice to 9th Graders, features personal essays, poems, drawings, and other creative expressions from teens on widely relatable topics, from peer pressure to homework to finding the courage to be yourself. Victor Trillo they will discuss the lifelong effects of growing with with a parent or loved one being incarcerated. For more information about the PATHfinder Network: https://www.thepathfindernetwork.org/about/

Debby Irving is a racial justice educator and award-winning author of Waking Up White: Finding Myself in the Story of Race, . Ten years and 275,000-copies later, Waking Up White continues to impact communities all over the country to break through the colorblind and saviorism syndromes of the white experience of racism. The book has been widely read and Educational Study Guides and facilitated workshops have been designed around it. Debby designed the book to read like a memoir yet include educational conversation prompts at the end of each chapter. And, as she hoped and anticipated, educators and book groups adopted Waking Up White to take on this challenging issue. Since publication, Irving has seen interest in understanding racism skyrocket in predominantly white communities, often at the urging of community members of color who use Irving’s book as an entrée to how racism operates. As she unpacks her own long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, she reveals how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated her ill-conceived ideas about race. Debby will discuss why and how she herself has changed the way she talks about racism, works in racially mixed groups, and understands the racial justice movement as a whole. https://www.audible.com/pd/Waking-Up-White-and-Finding-Myself-in-the-Story-of-Race-Audiobook/B01EINR1M4 https://www.debbyirving.com/the-book/ Joining Debby Irving is Laura Shmishkiss, an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) consultant and coach who has committed her life to advancing social and racial justice. She brings 25 years of experience as an organizational leader, trainer, educator and activist in nonprofit organizations and schools. She specializes in equity-based training and facilitation; leadership coaching and development; antiracist practice and organizing; program and curriculum design; EDI strategic planning; and organizational culture development. Throughout her career, Laura has held many leadership roles within the nonprofit and education sectors. Most recently, Laura served as co-Executive Director at Center for Racial Justice in Education, a nonprofit organization that trains educators to dismantle racism wherever children learn. Laura earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Colby College, and a teaching certification from San Francisco State University. She holds an ACC coaching certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is also a trained herbalist. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashmishkiss

Bill Hanney, is owner and producer of Theatre By The Sea in Wakefield, Rhode Island and North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts. Theatre By The Sea, which is on the National Register of Historic places and is located on the ancestral lands of the Narragansett People, has had many incarnations over the years. Bill Haney purchased the property and historic theatre in 2007 and the theatre continues to produce a four-musical subscription season along with a children's theatre series. Bill Hanney's company, Entertainment Cinemas, currently owns and operates seven movie theaters across four states. He is an award winning business owner and has been recognized as business person of the year. Bill has remained focused on his movie theater chain, having purchased, built, owned, operated, and sold over 30 theaters. The Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce presented him with the 2015 Leslie S. Ray Hall of Fame Award. Bill is a member of the League of Broadway Producers and has worked on several new musicals as well as the recent revival of Pippin. Bill also puts on Cape Live, a summer entertainment series at Hyannis' Barnstable Performing Arts Center. Bill will discuss this 2024 season's shows at both Theatre by the Sea and North Shore Music Theatre with a behind the scenes look at the making of the upcoming shows, Frozen, The Sound of Music, The Titanic, and a Chorus Line.

Lisa Cini, aging-in-place expert, is the Founder, President and CEO of Mosaic Design Studio. A global commercial design project management and procurement company, Mosaic’s mission is to “improve quality of life through design. Lisa is regarded as the leading Alzheimer’s and long-term care design expert in the nation and has been recognized for her contributions in the field. Though appreciative of the recognition of her work, Lisa is most gratified by helping people who are struggling with Alzheimer’s find ways to live fully as individuals, as families, and as communities. Since the 1970s, the number of multigenerational homes has quadrupled- meaning that about 1 in 5 American adults, or 60 million, are living in multigenerational households. Among adults aged 65+, around 35% live in these forms of households. As this trend is only expected to grow, multigenerational living expert Lisa M. Cini, is available to offer valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of multigenerational living. Lisa will discuss and debunk common myths often associated with these types of arrangements, including beliefs that multigenerational living is burdensome and limits personal freedom, invades privacy and personal space, and poses challenges for harmonious living. For more information: https://www.lisamcini.com/home

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful. Paula is the author of four books, including Finding the Soul of Big Business. Paula will give tips on how to make work fulfilling and productive. She will touch upon how people, especially the employees and customers are the reason for business and how employees who understand this theme will succeed. For more information on Paula Marshall: https://www.bama.com/about/team/

Dr. Neal Barnard is the author of The Power Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss, which offers an evidence- based, food-as-medicine protocol for kickstarting weight loss and keeping it off- Eat These Foods, Loose the Weight. Dr. Barnard is also an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes. As a society, Weight loss is one of our top health concerns, so much so that we keep looking for good ways to lose weight, preferably a way that is easy, effective, and permanent. In The Power of Foods Diet, Dr. Barnard reveals three breakthroughs that are supported by research, revealing that certain foods: can reduce the appetite, trap calories so they are flushed away and cannot be absorbed, and increase the body's ability to burn calories for about three hours after each meal. This book breaks down the dozens of Power Foods, including common, everyday foods, like blueberries, melons, apples, and asparagus, as well as certain spices (cinnamon, ginger, and hot peppers). Dr. Neal Barnard will discuss the impact of a Power Foods diet, as well as how to use them at home, at restaurants and everywhere you eat, so you will never be counting calories again. For more information on Dr. Neal Barnard: https://www.pcrm.org/about-us/staff/neal-barnard-md-facc

Dr. James Fanale is the author of ONWARD: A Teaching, And A Love Story. As well as a Doctor and former hospital CEO, battling Stage 4 lung cancer. Dr. Fanale served as president and chief executive officer for Care New England (CNE) Health System in Providence, Rhode Island, from January 2018 until his retirement in late 2022. During his tenure and under his guidance, the creation of the Care New England Medical Group was created - a unified system of 500 health care providers with expanded access to a wide array of primary care physicians, surgeons, and specialty services. He also led the establishment of the Integra ACO, including the establishment of Integra as a Medicaid Accountable Entity (AE), serving more than 140,000 individuals, while generating Medicare savings of more than $30 million over four years. His book, ONWARD: A Teaching, And A Love Story takes us though his deeply personal journey of living with cancer as a physician. When going to get a simple cough checked out, Dr. Fanale was diagnosed with lung cancer, and soon began undergoing treatment. Although he has spent his life treating patients, nothing could have prepared him for the experience of becoming the patient himself. Through his experiences, Dr. Fanale has truly learned the importance of empathy in medicine, understanding the emotional weight of the journey. One of the ways he recounts employing this mindset in his practice was by calling his patients the night of their diagnosis. It's fostering the sense of community for patients that can completely change their experience. Dr. James Fanale will discuss the importance of building relationships and empathizing with patients, as well as honoring their stories, as well as their caregivers. For Dr. James Fanale's book: https://www.amazon.com/ONWARD-Teaching-Story-Physicians-Everyone/dp/B0CJH8YC6V

Dr. Elizabeth Comen, M.D., has dedicated her medical career to saving the lives of women. An award-winning, internationally sought-after clinician and physician-scientist, Dr. Comen is a Medical Oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She earned her BA in the History of Science from Harvard College and her MD from Harvard Medical School, then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and her fellowship in oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Recognized for her compassion and easy-to-comprehend communication with patients, Dr. Comen is the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including the Department of Defense Breakthrough Award for Breast Cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award, and multiple grants from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Susan G. Komen Foundation, among others. Her research has been published in prestigious scientific journals, including Nature, Cancer Cell, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and The Journal of National Cancer Institute. Chosen as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in New York since 2017, she has also been featured as a New York Magazine Top Doctor multiple years in a row. Dr. Comen has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The View, ABC News, NY1, Wall Street Journal online, Fox News, and other news and print outlets, such as The New York Times, Today.com, Elle magazine, and Self magazine. A tireless advocate for women’s healthcare, she has mentored many students throughout their academic and medical careers with the goal to empower patients with the tools they need not just to survive, but thrive. Dr. Comen will discuss her new book, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today, which is written with humor, wisdom, and deep scientific and cultural insight. Dr. Comen follows the road map of the eleven organ systems to share unique and untold stories, drawing upon medical texts and journals, interviews with expert physicians, as well as her own experience treating thousands of women. ?Eye-opening, sometimes enraging, yet always captivating, this shared memoir of women’s medical history is an essential contribution to a holistic understanding and much-needed reclaiming of women’s history and bodies. For More Information: https://www.drelizabethcomen.com/

Dr. Bary Fleet is the author of Recovering Your Magnificence: A Playbook. Successful pastor and adjunct professor, Bary suffered from imposter syndrome, feeling always like a fraud faking his was through life. This book was designed to be an invitation to recover magnificence, one day, one week, one month at a time. Included are seven areas of magnificence to reclaim: Your Day, Your Thoughts, Your Actions, Your Regrets, Your Environment, Your Goodness, and Your Truth. Bary designed this work book, which he considered a Play Book … because no one is looking for more work, but we all need more play in our lives. It's also a play on words, because you can use it like a sports team has a play book ... actions to take depending on the particular situation. An avid speaker, Bary has spoken to corporate groups about the “Inner Magnificence” of the corporation, highlighting the magnificence of the original vision of the founders, serving to remind the employees that they are a part of a bigger picture of service to humanity. At the same time, he invites the individual audience members to realize their own Inner Magnificence. For more information on Bary Fleet and Recovering Your Magnificence: https://www.drbaryfleet.com/

Elan Babchuck is a rabbi and co-author with Kathleen McShane of Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership After Empire. In pursuit of leaving behind a world that is more compassionate and connected than the one he found, Elan serves as the Executive Vice President at Cal, the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. Over the years, Elan has guided over 150 successful startups along with many of his own. An avid TedX speaker, Elan has also been public in The Atlantic, The Guardian, and Washington Post. Despite the Exodus' creation thousands of years ago, religious organizations continue to operate under the shadows of the pyramids the Israelites once built. In Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership after Empire, Elan believes that these leadership models reward consolidation of power at the expense of the freedom below. This, he argues, is not the way of the gospel, and attributes previous leadership failures to their empirical structure. Elan calls for a leadership models where power is shared, rather than hoarded. Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership after Empire speaks to leaders who are ready to shift from over-functioning patterns, and instead share power so that it multiplies- leading their people fully engage in the life-giving promise that awaits them.

Susan Lataille is a Certified Master Grief Coach, who has dedicated over two years to guiding grieving women to reclaim their joy and purpose. After the profound loss of her own son in 2017, Susan recognized the widespread misunderstandings surrounding the grieving process. Through her exploration, she discovered the therapeutic power of writing as a pathway to healing. Her path to peace and acceptance emerged through the continuous sharing of her story as well as her creation of spaces for others to do the same in her series, 'Shining a Light on Grief.' Her approach is nurturing and empathetic, acknowledging the unique nature of each person's griefAlthough the journey through loss is a solitary one, Susan's message is clear: you need not walk it in isolation.While this journey has to be walked alone, it doesn’t mean that you have to be alone. Susan will discuss her personal encounters with grief with raw honesty, while providing practical, accessible tools to assist others on their own paths. For more information on Susan Lataille and Shining a Light on Grief: https://shiningalightongrief.com/home