Dr. Lynn Ianni, PhD MFT, Family and Marriage Therapist

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Have we raised resilient kids? Please welcome to our show Dr. Lynn Lanni, PhD, Family and Marriage Therapist, who joins us to talk about a growing trend in some households – adult children who are limiting communication with their parents, leaving them confused, not knowing how to handle the situation and asking themselves what went wrong. So I’ve invited Dr. Ianni to help sort things out so families can begin the healing process and start talking again.

Dr. Ianni said there’s a variety of reasons for this recent dynamic. Was there unresolved trauma? Is it social media influence? Did parents get trapped into the “everybody gets a trophy” mindset and not raise resilient kids? Was there an abusive parent? Could it be recent therapy trends? Whatever the underlying reason, it seems to be an issue particularly with millennial and Gen Z kids with their parents, and Dr. Ianni says there are ways to deal with it so adult children and parents feel safe again to communicate with love and mutual respect.

Please find my full interview with Dr. Ianni on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends to this important conversation. Whether you’re dealing with this or know someone who is, we can all benefit from this discussion. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Marianna Gatto, Author, The Italian Americans Of Los Angeles & Museum Director, IAMLA

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Italians have shaped the culture of America throughout this great nation, and
particularly here in Los Angeles. Please welcome to our show an expert in this field,
Marianna Gatto, Director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles & Author,
The Italian Americans Of Los Angeles. And let me tell you, this book is incredible and
comprehensive. Marianna seems to have uncovered every inch of Italian heritage
throughout this great city.

Since Italians first came to this region, they have been agriculturalists, pioneers,
outlaws and dreamers, and have brought with them tremendous culture, science,
culinary expertise, and vibrancy to a variety of neighborhoods in Los Angeles, from
the ports in Long Beach and San Pedro up to the northern most sections of Los
Angeles.

Marianna’s comprehensive book talks about the trailblazers, winemakers, the original
Italian Hall and Little Italy, Hollywood, and of course the secret History that she has
uncovered. It wasn’t easy being the first Italians to grace the soil here, but hard work,
family, and perseverance carried them through. Today, Italians throughout Los
Angeles are honored and respected for their many contributions here, much of it
heralded at the #IAMLA Museum that Marianna has dedicated much of her life to
running in downtown LA.

Please welcome Marianna Gatto to our show today on our #LittleItalyPodcast,
LittleItaly Of LA Podcast and Deborah Kobylt LIVE.

I’m your host, Deborah Zara Kobylt, and it’s my honor to welcome you here

Deborah Kobylt & John Kobylt : Host of the John Kobylt Show on KFlam640 and iheart Radio & Podcast

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Please give a warm welcome to our resident political analyst, #JohnKobylt, host of the award-winning #JohnKobyltShow on #iHeartRadio & #KFIam640, talking about the latest in California & LA, and how it is erects all of us.

For three decades, John has been presenting all sides of what’s happening in our great state and city, and he’s been the #1 rated radio and podcast because he holds nothing back.

We will discuss the state of the state, the latest with the fires, what jobs are coming and going in #California. We also address the homeless crisis, and it is a crisis in #LosAngeles. Where is the money is going, and much more to talk about. Then there’s the fires that consumed thousands of homes. How’s the rebuild going?

Agree with John or not, if we get up and speak out, we can have a healthier, safer city and state. But it’s upon all of us to do something, and sitting back and watch costs increase and quality of life decline should not be an option. And we talk about that.

Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and please give a warm welcome to @JohnKobyltOfficial today. Thanks for joining us.

Gigi de Manio, Fine Art Luxury Wedding Photographer & Author

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It’s wedding season, at least in my family where it seems I’m attending a wedding
every other week! It’s been wonderful catching up with friends and family and
watching how happy couples handle their nuptials. Each has been beautiful and
unique.

So please welcome to our show a true expert in the field of wedding photography, Gigi
de Manio, who joins us to talk about her experience in putting out the event of your
dreams and how to have that captured in photos.

Gigi has photographed many celeb clients as well, including Chelsea Clinton, and I
asked her what it was like capturing the moment her dad, former President Bill
Clinton, walked her down the aisle. How do you get the perfect shot that also looks
natural and unrehearsed?

Gigi gives us some tips and tricks not only during our podcast, but she also talks
about it in her beautiful book, SILVER Moments Into Memories, a stunning photo book
from some of the weddings she’s shot around the world. In fact, her work has been
featured in People, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vera Wang on Weddings, Modern
Bride and The NY Times, to name a few.

Gigi is THE go-to expert when it comes to photographing weddings, and her story on
how she got into the business is an interesting one. Let’s just say it wasn’t planned
and that she fell into it during her college days. We’ll talk about that, in addition to her
growing up in Sarasota, my home town. In fact, I met Gigi through her identical twin
sister, Jackie, an accomplished woman in her own right. And of course, being of Italian
descent, we’ll discuss some Italian traditions and inspirations she can share with us,
too.

Please join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms. Our
interview will also be simulcast on #TheSarasotaPodcast and #LittleItalyPodcast as
well. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I’d like to thank you for joining us.

Suze Yalof Schwartz, CEO and Founder, Unplug Meditation App

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Knowing when to unplug from the noise in life is critical, and lately in Los Angeles,
it’s survival. The stress from the recent fires and political unrest is a lot to take on,
but we have to find a way to stay balanced and healthy.

Please welcome to our show, #SuzeYalofSchwartz, founder of #Unplug meditation
and wellness center and the Unplug app. And let me tell you, if you’re not near Los
Angeles and cent get to her studio, the app is a MUST! First off, it’s reasonable,
and it’s packed with daily practices of breathing and relaxation exercises that are
easy, relaxing, peaceful, and critical to bringing us to a place of feeling calm and
centered. And if we feel calm and centered, we can tackle almost anything in life,
because we’re of a clear mind. And that’s when the magic happens.

Suze lost her home in the #Palisades #fire, and it her daily meditation retreat that’s
pulled her through. In fact, when I saw her posts almost immediately after the
fires, I was stunned at her sense of calm, and she says it’s because of her daily
practice e of breathing and movement. And we’ll be talking about how you can do
this, too. Doesn’t take a lot of time or money, just a few minutes. And I’m right
there with you, because regulating my emotions is a journey I’ve been on for some
time, and these simple techniques really help.

Please join my conversation with Suze on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us.

Jake Steinfeld, Body by Jake founder, Actor, Entrepreneur

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Please welcome to our show my friend, Jake Steinfeld, founder of Body By Jake, the
phenom fitness lifestyle routine that’s changed bodies from flabby to fit worldwide.
But that’s just part of his story. Jake is also a successful entrepreneur and he’ll be
talking about a new product that he’s launching. He is also an established actor, and is
one of my all-time favorite movies (think Eddie Murphy).

In a town rumored to be transactional, he’s anything but, having been married for
decades to my beautiful friend, with whom he shares four children. Jake is a family
guy, and often referred to as the “Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades,” and yes his
home, and just about everything in it, burned to the ground in the January fires. But
perhaps it’s his resilience that I most admire, always looking ahead, creating new
business opportunities, remaining positive, and focusing on rebuilding. And I thought,
there’s a lot we can learn from Jake Steinfeld about how to keep going even when the
world seems to be going up in smoke, and he joins us to talk about his life, career,
family, and incredibly positive attitude that he lives by. And there’s more…we’ll ask him
about any possible political ambitions we’re hearing about, too.

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

Marla Tellez, Award-Winning News Anchor at Fox 11 Los Angeles

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Please welcome to our show, my friend Marla Tellez, award-winning newscaster at
Fox11 Los Angeles, who joins us to talk about career, personal struggles growing up,
and becoming a mama a few months ago at the age of 48!

Growing up, Marla said she never dreamed of becoming a news anchor or reporter.
She had other ideas, but when the opportunity presented itself, she grabbed it and
never turned back. Now, she anchors along side an incredible team at FoxLA that
includes my friends Elex Michaelson and Christine Devine, arguably one of the best
newscasts in town (of course I worked there, so I’m biased).

Marla has an incredible story of her own, and wait until you hear it. Not an easy
childhood, she worked hard to keep strong while navigating some pretty challenging
hurdles, particularly with her dad. We’ll ask her about that and what kept her going.
Marla is also a runner, which not only keeps her sane, but also fit. Now 49, she had
her first baby just a few months ago – Sloane – and I’m so in love with this little girl.
We’ll talk about the challenges of pregnancy at a certain age, and how she and her
husband are managing, because soon, Marla will be back at work, and we’ll talk
about the challenges we all face as new moms. And I had some advice for her!
Please find our interview on all video and audio podcast platforms of

#DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to
welcome you here.

Tracey Yokas, Author, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing.

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May is #MentalHeath Awareness Month, and I’d like to welcome to our show mental health advocate and author Tracey Yokas, whose book, “BLOODLINES, A Memoir Of Harm And Healing,” is gaining attention for its raw portrayal of tackling mental health issues so they don’t consume your life.

I met Tracey at a writer’s group I’m a part of, and I was instantly drawn to her story. There are so many struggling with past wounds and aren’t sure how to heal or even where to turn. BLOODLINES shows us it’s possible to recover and lead a healthy life. She talks about her family’s journey with mental illness and healing so people don’t feel they’re alone.

We will also discuss Tracey’s early years that led her to this point, and what fuels her. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, Tracey can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue, and she says it’s art that fuels her passion for connection in community. She is also dedicated to supporting women by creating safe spaces where art, words, and vulnerability meet. Tracey is a former entertainment industry professional, and has lots to share on that, too. Being in the same writing group, I will also ask her what motivated her to finally publish her journey. A bold step I’m still considering.

Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and make sure to invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I welcome you here❤️

Antonello Pierro, Attorney & Italian Real Estate Expert

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Whenever I return from Italy, where my family is from, I wonder why I don’t get a place there for my family to enjoy. But I have no idea where to start, who to call, or what it involves.

Please welcome Antonello Pierro, attorney and Italian real estate expert to our show, who can walk us through the steps on how it done.

First up, purchasing property in Italy is different than buying a place in the states. So you need to know the rules so that you don’t run around in circles wasting time and spending money you don’t need to spend. Also, once you find that coveted property, what’s involved in terms of contracts, and you need to be fully protected. For example, there’s different types of properties to purchase, and Antonello can walk us through those steps, too.

Please join #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast on all video and audio podcast platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Please invite your friends to listen, too!

Lavinia Errico, Conscious Entrepreneur. Co-Founder EquinoxFounder MoveJoyLife

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Please welcome to our show a woman I’ve long admired, Lavinia Errico, co-founder/owner of the powerhouse gym #Equinox, in addition to the founder of MOVEJOY, a platform that guides women through movement to heal, rise up, and feel more joy. And that it does!

But it’s not just Lavinia’s business chops that are impressive, it’s her sincere mission to help others, whether it’s in the fitness space, spiritual, or change-of-life. Lavinia walks her talk when it comes to building others up so we can all be mentally and physically healthier. I recently attended one of MOVEJOY’s events in Malibu, not sure what to expect. But I came away feeling understood, like there was a genuine sisterhood in that space, acknowledging we were all there to learn and grow. There were interesting speakers with real take-aways, physical movement, art therapy, and friendship. And I mean it when I say people were there from every walk of life to learn, and we did.

We will also journey into Lavinia’s background that ultimately led her to create one of the most exclusive gyms on the planet, #Equinox, and how she’s extended her work into the space of healing of wellness. Lavinia is also a sought-after speaker, and we’ll talk about that, too. In addition, she’s Italian from New Jersey, so you can bet we’ll do a little diving there, too.

Please join me in discussion with #LaviniaErrico on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.