Andrea Quinn, International Best-Selling Author, Life & Business Coach, Speaker

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Please welcome to our show Andrea Quinn, international best-selling author, “The Quinn Essentials For Women, 9 Transformational Tools To Accomplish Anything.”

Andrea has been conducting workshops to help clients define a clear and defined path to achieving their goals by teaching empowerment tools that work. “I believe your power, truth and unique gifts are already within YOU and by accessing them you are EMPOWERED to create the life you’ve always wanted.”

Listen to what she has to say, because she makes sense and it’s not just talk. It’s practical, and I know many who have attended her workshops and speak her praises.

Please join my conversation with Andrea on all video and audio platforms of my #DeborahKobyltLIVE podcast, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you with us.

Also, I’d like to thank @catherinegray_investinher, @sheangelinvestors, and @bra_network_ for introducing us.

Jenn Greenhut, Author & Stage IV Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor

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Please join me in welcoming my friend, Jennifer Greenhut, Stage IV Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, author, “Everyone Needs a Larry, Love with a Twist of Cancer,” and founder of the Zero Negative Foundation.

We’ll talk with Jennifer about her journey with cancer, how she discovered she had Breast Cancer in the midst of trying to have a baby, and what ultimately saved her. She feels grateful, and for Valentine’s Day, she’s talking about spreading love and support for cancer patients with her “love totes” from Love Zero Negative, which are beautiful! Proceeds support cancer research at the Johnson Cancer Center Foundation at UCLA.

There’s more. Jennifer’s parents and sister lost their homes in the Palisades fire last month, and they’ve been pivoting to deal with that disaster. And she says there’s a lesson in all of that, too. Plus, wait until you hear what survived!!

Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here🩷

Susan Whitmore, Founder & CEO, griefHaven

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There’s so much loss and grief around the world, and here in Southern California, the amount of trauma from loss is monumental. How does one process losing their home, community, school, friends, everything? And what about those left with their homes standing, how can they help? Many are experiencing “survivors guilt,” wanting to help but have no idea how.

Please welcome Susan Whitmore, founder and CEO of griefHaven, which takes us through the steps of dealing with loss, and how to help those experiencing loss and dealing with unimaginable grief. Susan started griefHaven after the untimely death of her only daughter, wanting to help others dealing with gut-wrenching grief and loss. The organization has since expanded to include various types of grief from losing a loved one to job loss and how to cope when disaster strikes. Certainly that would include the tens of thousands misplaced from the SoCal fires in Malibu, Palisades, and Altadena. And there’s a lot to talk about.

Please join our program, #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s an honor to have you join us.

Valentina Castellani, President, Quinn Studios Entertainment and Malibu Fire Victim

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Valentina Castellani Quinn, president of Quinn Studios Entertainment, has been living the American dream, arriving from Florence and making a formidable mark in Hollywood as an award-winning producer and filmmaker, with films “One Rock, Three Religions,” “Wonderful Losers,” “Augie,” and others to her credit. She also recently signed a joint deal with Big M Entertainment Pictures and Sony Pictures Studios, but that’s been put on temporary hold because Valentina recently lost everything to the devastating fires in Malibu where she lives. And now, she faces the harrowing ordeal of finding a new place while trying to rebuild everything from clothing to work folders.

Valentina joins us to talk about not just what it’s like to find your home and everything in it gone, but to discuss the long haul of dealing with insurance, price gauging, and more. She also wants answers as to how these fires got so out of control in Malibu, Palisades, Altadena and other parts of Los Angeles, and she talks about what she calls a lack of leadership that led thousands to homes to burn to the ground.

We will also talk about the ramifications these horrendous fires could have on the Hollywood industry moving forward. And while many look at Los Angeles as a place of wealth and movie stars, it’s really a working class town much like any other, and right now, there’s a big struggle and huge hurdles to overcome.

Please join me and Valentina on #DeborahKobyltLIVE, the #LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio podcast platforms to hear our discussion. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us.

John Kobylt, Award-Winning Talk Show and Podcast Host on KFIam640 and iHeart Radio

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January 2025 has brought on so many changes, some expected and others catastrophic.

People started their new year with hope, and in a flash, much of that went up in smoke here in Los Angeles, where fires have claimed more than two dozen lives and charred nearly 15,000 homes, businesses, schools, places of worship, and other structures. What’s next for these people and the communities they call home? How do they even begin to rebuild after such a catastrophic loss? And what went wrong?

On the national stage, the 47th President of the United States was sworn into office, promising to bring change to a multitude of issues from border control to inflation. Some people look to Donald Trump as the savior to America, while others are concerned for the rights of women, gays, the environment, and climate change. What does it all mean?

I invited #KFIam640 and #iHeartRadio talk & podcast host #JohnKobylt to join us on our show today because he’s at the pulse of local, state, and national issues, with an emphasis on Los Angeles and California. He talks about what matters to people every day, so joins us to break it all down. I may not always agree with his point of view, but it’s always a lively discussion.

On a personal note, we were hiking in Pacific Palisades on 1/7/25, and one hour after we arrived home, the first plumes of smoke were spotted. It was hard to watch what folded next, and unimaginable to think of the loss so many are facing. And we know literally hundreds of people who no longer have a home. We’re so deeply sorry for your loss and the loss of our communities.

Please join my show LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and on all audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt. Thank you for being here, and please share with your friends.

Chef Amy Riolo and Simon Poole, MD, Authors, “Olive Oil for Dummies,”

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Do you love olive oil? I do, and it’s not just for cooking and eating. In fact, it’s been used for everything from bathing to skin and hair care, too. 

But how does a person know what’s the best type of olive oil to use, to consume, to cook with? Please welcome my friend and award-winning chef, Amy Riolo, and Dr. Simon Poole, to discuss their latest book, “Olive Oil for Dummies.”

In their latest book, Amy and Dr. Simon they walk us through the different types of olive oils from around the world, particularly the olive oils from italy. What’s the difference between extra-virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil, and standard olive oil? We discuss that. Can olive oil be put directly on your skin as a moisturizer? We talk about that, too. And what about using olive oil to eat and cook with? Now that’s the yummy part of our discussion.

Please join me in welcoming our guests as we explore the beautiful world of olive oil. And if you like what you hear, you can order their book in time for the holidays, too! Please tune into all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us. Make sure to share with your friends, too!

Kristen Coffield, Founder, The Culinary Cure and Active Grandparenting

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Please welcome to our show Kristen Coffield, founder of The Culinary Cure and Active Grandparenting, who joins us to discuss how to feel better as we age. It’s not easy, but small starts help, such as hydrating. If we do anything every day, drink enough water. It’s good for our organs, skin, diet, and overall health. And if we’re hydrated properly, everything else follows.

Getting older is NOT easy, particularly when kids leave, parents pass on, and the life we knew for decades makes an abrupt change. It’s hard, it hurts, and often we slip down the rabbit hole of making poor choices, leading to a slew of health issues. And getting out of bad habits only gets harder. Kristen knows, because she’s been there, and fought her way back.

Please join our discussion today with Kristen Coffield on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Lainie Sevanté Wulkan, Founder, ”Center for Intuitive Food TherapyTM, Wellness Author

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Please welcome to our show today, Lainie Sevante Wulkan, food scientist and founder of The Center for Intuitive Food Therapy, in addition to author of “High Vibration Wellness: Intuitive Healing Therapies to Nourish Your Body Temple.” We’ll be talking about how certain foods are killing us and how we can detox from them through food therapy that we can all practice from home.

Particularly in the U.S., the ingredients in our food are unrecognizable, often creating an addiction to eating more foods that might taste good, but are harmful to us, causing health issues such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and early mortality. The only way out is to recognize this pattern, and learn to heal from within. And that’s where Lainie comes in. She works with clients, holds retreats, and teaches us how to eat for our body type, and also learn how certain foods are meant to heal certain parts of the body, such as red peppers for the heart, celery for bones, and so forth. It’s a scientific and spiritual journey into food and how it connects with nature and our bodies.

Please join my full interview with Lainie Sevante Wulkan on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Andrew Glantz, Founder & CEO of GiftAMeal

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Are you one of those people who takes photos of your food at restaurants and then posts on social media? Well, now there’s a way to do it and do good, too, and here’s how.

Meet Andrew Glantz, founder of GiftAMeal, which is a brilliant way to give back and included your favorite restaurants, too. Here’s how it works: take a photo of your meal at participating restaurants on the free GiftAMeal app, and GiftAMeal will donate to a local food bank, which will provides healthy groceries to a local family through a network of neighborhood pantries. It’s that simple. Share with friends, and your impact grows. Exactly how? Andrew joins us to explain further.

So far, over 2-million meals have been provided to more than 130 food banks across 38 states, and there are 190 participating restaurants. Andrew’s goal? He wants to be present in all 50 states and reach 10-million meals. He says profit and purpose can co-exist, and it’s his mission to make that happen, putting a dent into the hunger problem in our country.

Please join my interview with Andrew Glantz on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. In your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Please also invite your friends, too.

Dr. Mary Reid Gaudio & Gino Gaudio, Filmmakers & Founders of the Tony Gaudio Foundation

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Please join me in welcoming my friends, Dr. Mary Reid Gaudio and Gino Gaudio, filmmakers and founders of the Tony Gaudio Foundation, who joined us today to discuss the magnificent film they will soon debut about Oscar-winning cinematographer, Gaetano Gaudio, the first Italian-born filmmaker from Italy to win an Academy Award. And his story is fascinating.

In 1906, Gaetano “Tony” Gaudio, a young man from Calabria, set out for the American Dream, arriving in the United States with a passion for cinematography, which was just developing in the motion picture industry. His family ran a successful photography studio in Cosenza, Italy, so making pictures was in his DNA.

Tony eventually made his way from New York to Hollywood, where he quickly grew to be one of the most prized cinematographers in the industry, working with Hollywood’s elite such as Betty Davis, Errol Flynn, and dozens of others. He won an Academy Award for his work in 1937 for Anthony Adverse. His statuette is missing, just like his story was for decades, until Gino, Mary, and other descendants of the Gaudio family brought his story to life in this documentary, with the hope of also finding his prized Oscar.

Please join my interview with Gino and Mary on all video and audio platforms of #littleItalyPodcast, #DeborahKobyltLIVE and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.