Lead by Legendary Example with Jay Jacobson, LUTCF, CPC, CFSP

Are legendary leaders born or shaped by the moments that test them most? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jay Jacobson, LUTCF, CPC, CFSP, on his new #book Lead by Legendary Example. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comJay Jacobson, LUTCF, CPC, CFSP, is a funeral director, business owner, and leadership mentor with more than forty-five years of experience serving families, developing teams, and shaping public policy. His career has taken him from small-town funeral homes to national legislative hearings, where he has testified before the United States Senate on behalf of bereaved families and ethical standards in funeral service. Across those decades of work, one theme has remained constant: leadership is not a title; it is a daily practice shaped by presence, integrity, and service. Jay writes and teaches from lived experience, drawing on thousands of moments in hospital rooms, boardrooms, embalm­ing rooms, classrooms, and community halls. His stories remind readers that character is formed quietly, in the choices we make when no one is watching. https://www.jacobsonprostaff.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/02gLz4FR To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

Are you waiting for permission to speak up, lead, or pursue what you really want in life? Tune in for an empowering discussion with Dr. Cindy McGovern on her new book The Permission Mission: Reclaiming the Power to Trust Your Own Voice.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Cindy McGovern is the “First Lady of Sales", an internationally recognized speaker, and the founder/CEO of Orange Leaf Consulting and Orange Leaf Academy. She is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose work helps people sell their ideas, advocate for their value, and show up with confidence—without waiting for someone else to hand them permission. https://drcindy.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bpUPeYU To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

Are you ready to release the hidden limits holding you back and step into what’s truly possible? Tune in for an illuminating discussion with Joe Vitale on his new movie Zero Limits.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Joe Vitale was once homeless. Today he is author of over 90 books, star in over 30 movies, including the hit movie The Secret, and he is a musician with 15 albums. He received the US President Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024, and the Los Angeles Tribune Lifetime Achievement . At the age of 71 he began MMA training. He created Miracles Coaching to help people get past their limits and live a flourishing life of Doing the Impossible. Watch the Movie: www.ZeroLimitsMovie.comLearn more about Miracles Coaching: https://www.MiraclesCoaching.com Transform your life with Sacred Circulation: https://zerolimitsliving.com/circulation To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

What does it take to rebuild communities and create real economic opportunity in Los Angeles? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Nicole Williams, Executive Director of LISC LA, as we explore how innovative programs are helping communities grow and thrive.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comNicole Williams spearheads the LISC LA office, which has invested nearly $1.6 billion in affordable housing, small businesses, economic development, health, education, community safety and jobs throughout Los Angeles over the last 36 years. Williams’ background spans finance, government and community-focused nonprofits, all of which she will draw on to lead LISC LA. Most recently, she was senior vice president and head of nonprofit banking for Banc of California, where she built a line of business focused on nonprofits and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in California. https://www.lisc.org/los-angeles/To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

Have you ever felt like life’s toughest moments were too heavy to bear? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Lee Long, a renowned therapist, as he shares how to rise above pain, rediscover purpose, and unlock your inner strength.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Lee Long, EdD, LPC-S, is an internationally respected therapist and clinical leader with nearly 30 years of experience helping people heal from depression, trauma, and emotional pain. As CEO of Restoration Counseling, he is known for blending clinical excellence with warmth, humor, and deeply relational care. https://drleelong.com/To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

Imagine living with a rare or serious health condition that can only be treated through the generosity of strangers. That’s a challenge that patients with hemophilia, primary immune deficiency, and other conditions face every day. Tune in Thursday, March 19th for an inspiring discussion with Patrick James Lynch as we discuss how your plasma can help save lives.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comPatrick James Lynch is a hemophilia patient and an award-winning filmmaker, media professional, and globally recognized health advocate, who co-founded and serves as CEO of media production company, Believe Limited. After the loss of his brother from a hemophilia-related incident and becoming a father to a daughter with hemophilia, Patrick is partnering with BioLife to educate and raise awareness about plasma and the importance of donation. As the co-founder/CEO of Believe Limited, he’s produced films and video series including Bombardier Blood (EP: Alex Borstein), My Beautiful Stutter (EP: Paul Rudd), sometimes, i think about dying (Academy Award short-list; Sundance Film Festival), Poster Child (Ryan White documentary; 2026), and Hemophilia: The Musical (SABRE Award) among others. Patrick is a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Rare Impact honoree whose work in entertainment and healthcare has been featured by outlets such as BBC, CBS, Forbes, NBC, Reuters, Variety, and more. www.biolifeplasma.comTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

What if everything we’ve been taught about our place in the universe is only part of the story, and your awakening has already begun? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Scott Guerin on his new book Awkward Awakening: Finding Your Way Home.   Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Dr. Scott Guerin is an award-winning and bestselling author and educator with a passion for exploring the mysteries of God, the Universe, and their relationship with humanity. With two master’s degrees and a doctorate in human development, he has spent twenty-three years as an adjunct professor in psychology at Kean University. His popular Angel in Training series highlights society’s shift from organized religion to spirituality. His latest work, Awkward Awakening: Finding Our Way Home, invites readers to awaken to their divine nature, and their galactic heritage. He includes exercises and meditative techniques to help readers access higher dimensions and embrace connections with intelligent life beyond Earth.  https://www.angelintraining.org To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

What if the greatest revolution in science fiction isn’t about overthrowing a ruler, but reclaiming what it truly means to be human? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Macaulay Christian as he shares his new books Holindrian & The Human Revolution and Children of Eternity: Being the First Part of the Apocalis.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comMacaulay Christian is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he received his bachelor's degree in political science with an emphasis in American government and international relations as well as a minor in classical (Greco-Roman) history. He also received a master's of legal studies from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law before beginning a career in the commercial construction industry where he has worked on a variety of projects, from airports to data centers. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in public administration where he is researching the impacts of public education and policy shifts on the industry and investigating recommendations to rectify the on-going skilled labor shortage across the country. https://www.macaulaychristian.comTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What happens when a police chief who spent decades solving real crimes begins writing crime fiction? Tune in for Moments with Marianne Radio Show as retired San Francisco Police Chief and author Brian Brady joins us to share how his years in law enforcement shaped the gripping stories behind his novels, including his latest release, Still Waters Run Deep and Greed.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comBorn and raised in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Brian Brady found endless inspiration in the City, celebrated for its stunning architecture, dynamic sports teams, rich traditions and colorful characters. His career journey began as a Police Officer, later transitioning to a Corporate Security Executive. This path led him through diverse landscapes, from Berkeley's eclectic streets to the scenic vistas of Farmington, New Mexico, and eventually back to the Bay Area. He then moved into the private sector, holding Executive positions at prestigious organizations such as NBC Universal and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. https://www.goldengatetales.comOrder books at https://www.goldengatetales.com/booksTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

What if the key to ending poverty was rooted in empowering families to transform their own futures? Tune in for Andie Ewing, Chief Operating Officer, and Deborah Johns, Chief Growth Officer at Unbound, who partners with families living in poverty worldwide, empowering them to become self-sufficient and fulfill their desired potential.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAs Chief Operating Officer, Andie Ewing manages Unbound's daily operations, driving operational excellence and boosting organization-wide productivity. She leads the design and implementation of innovative strategies that improve stakeholder satisfaction, loyalty and engagement, ensuring that all interactions with members of the Unbound community result in exceptional experiences that ultimately ensure the sustainability of Unbound’s mission.Deborah Johns serves as Unbound's first Chief Growth Officer. With almost two decades of experience in international development, Deborah leads the organization's work in philanthropy, outreach, marketing, communications and public relations.Driven by a passion to break the cycle of poverty, Deborah joined Unbound in April 2024. She has an extensive background in philanthropy and worked for a variety of organizations focused on serving vulnerable and marginalized individuals, including World Vision and Project C.U.R.E. She has traveled extensively internationally and believes in empowering individuals to become catalysts for change in their families and communities.https://www.unbound.orgTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com