Studio City Now Michele Marotta

I recently spoke to Robert Chelsea, and he's got a story! Robert had a complete face transplant. He was in a car accident - hit by a drunk driver approximately 11 years ago, and was burnt over 60% of his body. He was in a coma for approximately 6 months, had numerous skin grafts and in 2019 had a complete face transplant. I posted the video of our conversation on my youtube channel - Studio City Now, and you will see the results. He is amazing and I know you will be inspired by him


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I recently spoke to my friend, Deborah Presley Brando. We had a lot of fun taping this episode - She is an extraordinary author whose life experiences have shaped her unique perspective on the world. Born into a life of constant movement, Deborah moved an astonishing thirty-six times before the age of fifteen. She was exposed to a diverse range of environments and cultures which undoubtedly influenced her writing.

Her recently published book - Memoir of a Starseed Child, Elvis, Marlon, Christian and Me, chronicles her journey, from learning about her bio father, Elvis Presley, to her marriage to Christian Brando, and her life to date.

Deborah Presley Brando’s life story is one that fascinates and intrigues. As a mother of three daughters, grandmother to five grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, Deborah’s nurturing nature and love for her family shines through in all aspects of her life. From her nomadic childhood to her discovery of her famous lineage, her experiences have undoubtedly shaped her into the remarkable author and artist she is today. With her passion for education, her dedication to helping others, and her boundless creativity, Deborah’s contributions to the literary and artistic world are sure to leave a lasting impact.




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I have the pleasure of speaking with Rawcel, aka Zupanova recently and have connected with him at various events. Not only is he a talented musician, he is also a caregiver.

I first met Rawcel at an event honoring caregivers last year. He has been a caregiver, for about 12 years, first taking care of his Aunt, and then his best friend then his parents. He is certified by the state. We spoke about his journey into caregiving, and then music.

MUSIC - His brand is Zupanova, and he can be heard on all platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, TikTok and Instragram. His roots are so deep that he even introduced Fergie to the Black Eyed Peas. Amazing!

His brand is a mixture of hip hop and R & B, and his performances are incredible.

Look him up under Zupanova - you will like the Zupanova Love :)


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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Roland – Gib – Stewart.  He is amazing !  It seems like everything he touches turns to gold. His book - Learn Apply and Grow Rich shows how he started with $285 and grew it to $30 million. He went through a divorce and started again.

hurts but then you need to get off the ground and decide What's Next? Next goal $100 million. Currently forming partnerships to make it happen. Life is good!He has helped many people to become millionaires and helped many, many more to find their next job or their next dire


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I recently spoke with Karen Connell - she had laryngitis however we rallied on.

Karen is a domestic abuse surviver. Her story is below, and her story is fascinating. She is an incredible woman.

Her website is https://kaconnellauthor.com, and a bit of her biography is below, direct from her website:.

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My name is Karen Connell, and I am a domestic violence survivor. I became an author and speaker to document and share my story, which could help others get out of domestic violence situations and get on with their lives. I endured years of physical and emotional abuse. My story is heartbreaking, powerful, and inspiring at the same time and tells everyone that it is possible to overcome the trauma of domestic violence.

She is incredible.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, please reach out. There are resources




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I recently spoke to Lee Whittaker about his latest movie, The Vigilante, now available on TUBI TV.

Lee is a talented action film director, writer, producer and stunt coordinator, who started his career with George Lucas in Japan. He has over 20 years of experience in action and second unit directing in blockbuster and international films.

Our podcast, however, covered a darker subject. Lee’s recent film, The Vigilante, is about the child trafficking epidemic.  I had always thought this was confined to the Middle east. Unfortunately, This is a world wide issue and prevalent in the United States. Girls and boys as young as 8 are being kidnapped, sold, and trafficked into the sex trade.  

If you see something, say something – especially if you suspect a neighbor, friend, schoolmate – anyone – of being trafficked. There are many organizations that help with recovery and rehabilitation, including A.R.C., and O.U.R. Also, a google search will show many resources.

 


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