Author Archives: deborahkobylt

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Gigi Levangie- Author of “Been There, Married That”

Screenwriter and novelist #GigiLevangie stops by to talk about her new book, “Been There, Married That,” her stellar screenwriting career, the #metoo movement, and the married-in-Hollywood lifestyle. Gigi was married to Hollywood mogul Brian Grazer, and her book is loosely based on their lives and the many Hollywood types living in 20,000 square foot homes, living lives very few get to experience.

In addition, Levangie wrote the screenplay for the movie Stepmom, starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. Her novel “The Starter Wife” was adapted for an Emma award-winning miniseries starring Debra Messing, and her novel “Maneater” was adapted for a Lifetime miniseries starring Sarah Chalke.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Jennifer Greenhut

Jennifer Greenhut has accomplished a lot in her life, from making it to the US National Gymnastics team, having a career as a working film actress, and finding her way to a singing/songwriting career and yoga teacher. But her biggest accomplishment was in 2017 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 triple negative breast cancer. Going from stage 4 to cancer free in 4 months, Jennifer decided to start a company called Zero Negative to promote Love and Positivity through fashion and accessories, while giving back to cancer research at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Erin Khar

Erin Khar is the author of STRUNG OUT: One Last Hit and Other Lies that Nearly Killed Me, a memoir about her fifteen-year battle with opiate addiction that explores the very nature of why people do drugs, casting light on the larger opiate crisis, written with the intention to destigmatize the topic of drug addiction.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Abby Frimpong- Philanthropist DUUPLE App

#AbbyFrimpong, founder and CEO of Duuple, joins us to share how she worked hard to get to where she is today and how her success has allowed her to focus on what she’s most passionate about.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Pierce Brooks- Empowerment Speaker, Former College Athlete

I’m joined by empowerment speaker and former college athlete #PierceBrooks. We’ll discuss his TEDx talk, Playing the Game of Social Pressure, as well as how his career experience has impacted his role as an empowerment speaker.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Rebecca Schaper

Rebecca Schaper is an author, filmmaker, philanthropist, and mental health advocate. With Kyle Tekiela, she co-produced and directed the award-winning documentary A Sister’s Call. The film chronicles her mission to bring her brother Call Richmond Jr. Rebecca’s latest book: “The Light in His Soul: Lessons from My Brother’s Schizophrenia” is her intimate memoir of helping…

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Kat Kramer

Katharine “Kat” Kramer founded Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World to showcase motion pictures that raise awareness about important social issues.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Olivia Womack & Derek Gores – Boudoir Art Collaboration

Talented pop artist #DerekGores joins us as we dive into his incredibly unique art, currently on display at #HotelBelAir. Derek is joined by photographer #OliviaWomack, international boudoir photographer. The two became friends in Florida, and Derek was inspired by her stunning portrayal of women, showing their inner strength and beauty.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Nikki Bruno – Founder The Epic Comeback

#NikkiBruno, host of the wildly popular podcast #TheEpicComeback, featuring warrior women who have triumphed over failed relationships, and the attorneys, mediators, therapists, and experts who guide people through divorce. Nikki knows, she’s been there.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Laura Anderson & Kristina Ortega of Upword Bound House

Upward Bound House nonprofit helps homeless families with children in #LosAngelesCounty get off the streets and into housing with supportive services, everything from job training, mental health services, placement, and helping to acclimate kids back in school. Today we speak with Kristina Ortega, a woman with four children now thriving after working with #UBH for nearly a year. We also talk with philanthropist #LauraAnderson (#LisaElson is under the weather), and she’ll explain how Upward Bound does this, and also tell us about a race this Sunday along San Vicente Blvd. to raise money for this amazing organization.