Nanette Zumwalt & Mary Beth Barry, Chair, CORE Kidney Foundation

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Did you know you could have kidney disease and not even know it? It happened to a family member of mine, and it nearly took his life. Please join me in speaking with Nanette Zumwalt and Mary Beth Barry, kidney recipients and ambassadors of the CORE Kidney program, which raises awareness about kidney disease as well as organ donation.

Nanette received her kidney from a living donor, while Mary Beth’s donor was deceased. Both women were in dire need of a kidney transplant, and they talk about their unique journeys with us. They also want to educate people about getting screened for kidney disease when they go for their yearly physical through a simple blood test.

Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with an estimated 35-million people estimated to have chronic kidney disease. It’s critical to know about your kidney health, how and what to eat to keep your kidney functioning, and well discuss that during our interview. This is a topic a lot of people don’t think about, so we’re here to learn more and get the conversation going.

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Cathryn Michon, Animal Advocate & Bestselling Author, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s PurposeForever”

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Cathryn Michon is a filmmaker, actor, animal advocate, and she joins us to talk about her latest book, “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever.”

So many of us are dog lovers. After all, they are our family. Did you ever wonder why dogs don’t live longer? Cathryn addresses that and so much more in her national bestseller. “I’m Still Here” is told from the point of view of an angel dog, or a dog who has passed, revealing to those who loved him that he’s in a safe place, and he’s watching over his human family. It’s a beautiful portrayal of the tenderness and bond that animals share with each of us.

Cathryn has had an incredible career, and is the only woman screenwriter in America who had two feature films in world release in 2019, “A Dog’s Way Home,” and “A Dog’s Journey,” the sequel to “A Dog’s Purpose,” all told from a dog’s point of view.

Cathryn’s writing credits include “South Park,” “Designing Women,” and others. She’s performed at Chicago’s Second City and appeared both on TV and off-broadway. Well ask her about that, and when her love of animals began. Oh, and we’ll talk about her husband too, author Williams Bruce Cameron, whose book, “A Dog’s Purpose,” spent 52-weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

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Michelle Danner, Founder, The Creative Center for the Arts” & “TheLos Angeles Acting Conservatory,

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Michelle Danner, film director and founder, “The Creative Center for the Arts” & “The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory,” has had a remarkable career in multiple areas of the arts, and she joins us today to talk about longevity, how the business is changing, and how a good story always rules.

Michelle is behind some of the industry’s most notable films, from “The Italians,” “Miranda’s Victim,” and “The Runner.” She is also set to direct the outer-space, sci-fi action thriller, “Helios.” Michelle is also a gifted acting instructor, and says this may be one of the best times to get into the business and hone your craft. With film and various network and streaming opportunities for actors, she teaches actors how to be their best, and teaches various techniques from Adler to Strasberg, Meisner, and Hagen.

She’s also had an eclectic and interesting career starting at a young age, and she talks about that, in addition to being a women in a business that had been primarily male-centric when it came to making decisions, but that’s changed. A lot. Also, Michelle is Italian, and we ask her about growing up Italian and those influences on her as a young professional until now.

Please join us on our #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you here to enjoy our show.

Dr. John Roberts,MD MPH FACEP, International Medical Corp

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Please welcome to our show, Dr. John Roberts, who has worked with International Medical Corps since Hurricane Katrina, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response to areas hit hardest from natural and manmade disasters.

Dr. Roberts joins us to discuss the critical work of @InternationalMedicalCorps, which works in over 30 countries, helping people in critical circumstances such as war, famine, disease, hurricane and earthquake relief, and much more.

He has been on the front lines, often serving in dangerous situations, helping to save lives and provide much needed physical and emotional support. And he’s here to share what he does, and how you can support.

Please find our show, #DeborahKobyltLIVE, on all video and audio podcast networks, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us to discuss the mission of this critically important global nonprofit.

Fritz Coleman, 5-time Emmy Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian & Former Weathercaster, NBC4LA

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Most of us in LA know Fritz Coleman as the former weathercaster from NBC4 Los Angeles, giving us the sunny forecast of seven sun-balls for the week ahead. But did you know this five-time Emmy winner started out as a comic, got his first
stint in weather by chance, was on the Tonight Show eight times, and has opened for legends like Ray Charles, George Benson, Jay Leno, and Debbie Reynolds? And now, he’s starring in his own one-man show, “Unassisted Living,” available on Tubi and playing at the infamous Portal Theater in North Hollywood. And it’s hilarious!

The show is a friendly look at retirement, baby-boom style, and talks about everything from back pain to sex. Fritz talks about his own life, from childhood to divorce and everything in between. It’s funny, clever, and it left me wanting more from Fritz, to learn about the man behind the happy weather talk. And there’s a lot.

He’s a student of comedy, and grew up watching and learning from the greats. And when his uncle took him to a George Carlin concert when he was a kid, Fritz met his first love – comedy.

Please join me in welcoming Fritz Coleman to our show, streaming LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and all audio platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE. Have a question for Fritz? DM us or leave your comments here. We look forward to it.