Conversations with Rich Bennett

Rich Bennett

Join Rich Bennett and his dynamic cohosts as they engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds—authors, entrepreneurs, activists, and everyday heroes—uncovering their unique stories and insights. Each episode offers a deep dive into personal journeys, community initiatives, and transformative experiences, providing listeners with inspiration and practical takeaways. Tune in to discover stories that uplift, inform, and connect us all. Subscribe now to be part of these compelling conversations. Interested in being a guest on Conversations with Rich Bennett? Reach out to Rich Bennett through PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richbennett.

  1. 1d ago

    Scott Reisfield Reveals the Real Greta Garbo

    Greta Garbo was more than one of Hollywood’s greatest stars. She helped change how women saw themselves and how the world viewed female independence. Rich speaks with author Scott Reisfield, Garbo’s great-nephew and the author of Greta Garbo: The Rise of the Modern Woman. Drawing from family letters, personal memories, and years of archival research, Scott separates the real Garbo from the myths surrounding her private life and abrupt disappearance from motion pictures. In this conversation:  Discover why working women connected so strongly with Garbo  Learn how Hollywood censorship prevented several planned films  Hear why Garbo continued pursuing projects long after 1941  Explore how pernicious anemia affected her work and health  Understand Garbo’s lasting influence on women, acting, photography, and culture Scott also recommends the best films for first-time Garbo viewers and shares the surprising question he would ask his great-aunt today. Learn more about Scott and his books at https://scottreisfield.com/. This episode is sponsored by Sits & Wiggles Pet Care. Learn more at Best Dog Walkers & Cat Sitters in Bel Air | Sits & Wiggles Pet Care Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, share this episode with a classic-film fan, and leave a review to help more listeners discover conversations that matter. Send us Fan Mail Your Pet AuPairAt Sits & Wiggles, we don’t just care for pets. We care for your pet, exactly the way they like it.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Scott Reisfield Reveals the Real Greta Garbo

  2. 4d ago

    Inside the Book Fair with Several Amazing Authors

    What drives someone to turn an idea, personal experience, haunting, song, or childhood challenge into a book? Recorded at the Book Fair at Bel Air, this special episode brings listeners into 11 candid conversations with authors working across an extraordinary range of genres. Rich Bennett speaks with Patrick R. Field, Callie Thomas, Melissa Roos, Sarena Strauss, Steven Gellman, E.D. Lippert, Nicole M. Wolverton, Mermaid Tasha Haight, Calia Wilde, Lore Blackwood, and Piper Thomas. Together, they share the stories behind their writing, the realities of publishing, and the unforgettable feeling of connecting with readers. Listeners will discover:  How professional and personal experiences inspire powerful stories  The benefits and challenges of traditional and independent publishing  Why successful authors must also learn marketing  How children’s books can encourage imagination and awareness  Why aspiring writers need to stop waiting and finish the book The conversations cover paranormal fantasy, science fiction, horror, romance, young adult fiction, children’s literature, music, environmental conservation, allergy awareness, pen names, and more. Explore the featured authors, purchase their books, and support their work by leaving an honest review. Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, share this episode with a reader or aspiring writer, and join the conversation. Send us Fan Mail Book Fair at Bel AirCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Inside the Book Fair with Several Amazing Authors

  3. 6d ago

    Aurora Winter on the New Rules of Personal Branding

    Artificial intelligence can help you work faster, but could careless use of it make your brand forgettable? Award-winning author and business strategist Aurora Winter returns to explain how to use AI without giving up your voice, credibility, or humanity. Aurora is the founder of Same Page Publishing and the author of Turn Words Into Wealth and Marketing Fast Track. She helps authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders clarify their messages, publish books, build authority, and transform their expertise into greater impact and profitable opportunities. In this conversation, Aurora and Rich discuss:  The four human superpowers AI cannot replace  How generic AI content can weaken trust in your brand  Why books matter more than ever in the age of AI  How to test marketing ideas and measure return on investment  Why personal stories help people and businesses stand out  How to become the authority that AI recommends instead of replaces Aurora also explains how a short book helped generate $250,000 in new business and why every business owner should consider becoming a published author. Get Aurora’s updated resources at https://turnwordsintowealth.com/ and learn more at https://samepagepublishing.com/. Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, leave a review, and join the conversation by sharing what you believe makes your voice impossible for AI to replace. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Aurora Winter on the New Rules of Personal Branding

  4. Aug 10

    Hannah Dalby: From Survival to Self-Discovery

    Success can hide an extraordinary amount of pain. Former professional Muay Thai fighter Hannah Dalby appeared unstoppable while privately battling grief, methamphetamine addiction, abusive relationships, overtraining, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Hannah reveals how losing her boyfriend at 18 created a pattern of working harder, achieving more, and numbing everything she did not know how to process. She went on to build businesses, lead sales teams, buy homes, and become a champion fighter, but the life beneath those accomplishments was falling apart. Today, Hannah is a human integration specialist and founder of The Jungle on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. You will hear:  How Hannah rebuilt her life after addiction and financial loss  Why high performance can become a form of emotional avoidance  What Human Integration means  How suppressed parts of ourselves influence leadership and relationships  Why gradual integration can create more lasting change than an intense retreat Hannah also discusses nutrition, hormones, fascia release, emotional stress, and the importance of helping people reclaim their own inner authority. This episode is sponsored by Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Services. Listen, subscribe, and share the episode with someone who may be trying to outrun what they are carrying. Then join the conversation by leaving a comment or contacting Rich directly. Send us Fan Mail Four Seasons Landscape & Construction SeWhile we perform the traditional lawn and landscape bed services, our passion is providing drainage Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Hannah Dalby: From Survival to Self-Discovery

  5. Aug 7

    Joseph Webb on the Power of Real Connection

    What if the strongest business strategy is simply learning how to connect with people? Mortgage professional and podcaster Joseph Webb joins Rich to explain why relationships, trust, and genuine curiosity remain powerful in an increasingly impersonal world. Joseph has spent more than 20 years in mortgage lending and is a partner at Blevins Home Mortgage. He is also the creator of Connected to the Webb, a locally focused video podcast showcasing the people, businesses, organizations, and stories that make the community special. In this conversation:  Learn why Joseph places relationships ahead of transactions  Hear how an unexpected career change led him into mortgage lending  Discover how podcasting strengthened his network and business  Explore the importance of showing the person behind a brand  Hear Joseph’s plans for growing Connected to the Webb The conversation also takes a few entertaining turns through bourbon, oysters, cigars, basement podcast studios, and a possible future community tasting event. Look for Connected to the Webb on YouTube and learn more about Joseph’s work through Blevins Home Mortgage. This episode is sponsored by Paul Applegate of Edward Jones. Call 410-297-7267 to ask about a no-cost, no-obligation retirement checkup. Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, leave a review, share this episode, and join the conversation by leaving a comment or contacting Rich directly. Send us Fan Mail Paul ApplegatePaul offers No Cost No Obligation Retirement Check Ups and Consultations.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Joseph Webb on the Power of Real Connection

  6. Aug 5

    Robert Mahoney: A Better Way to Keep Us Safe

    Targeted violence rarely happens without warning. The bigger problem may be that the people noticing those warning signs are not communicating with one another. Robert Mahoney is the founder of TVTP Solutions and a nationally recognized expert in behavioral threat assessment, targeted violence, and terrorism prevention. Drawing on more than 15 years of federal, state, and local government experience, Robert explains why communities must balance security and emergency response with proactive prevention. In this conversation, Robert and Rich discuss:  Why targeted violence is often incorrectly described as random  Behavioral changes that may signal a person is struggling  How identity, purpose, and community influence human behavior  Why schools, police, mental health providers, businesses, and community groups must coordinate  How community care teams can connect people with help before a crisis occurs Robert also explains why cameras, metal detectors, hardened buildings, and active-shooter plans are protective measures rather than true prevention. He shares a more human-centered approach built around observation, communication, early support, and coordinated care. Learn more about Robert and his work at https://tvtpsolutions.com/. This episode is sponsored by American Auto Repair. Visit AmericanAutoRepairInc.com or call 410-679-6500. Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who wants to help create a safer, more connected community. Send us Fan Mail American Auto Repair Sales & ServicesAmerican Auto Repair & Performance was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Robert Mahoney: A Better Way to Keep Us Safe

  7. Aug 3

    Dr. Gary Sprouse on the Stress Reducer Loop

    What if the habit helping you cope with stress is now creating even more of it? Dr. Gary Sprouse returns to explain how recognizing that cycle can help you change it without allowing shame or harmful labels to define you. Known as “The Less Stress Doc,” Gary is a retired primary care physician, speaker, and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. In this conversation, he introduces his concept of “stress-reducer loops,” recurring patterns that can involve alcohol, tobacco, social media, work, shopping, exercise, self-sacrifice, or almost anything used to escape stress. You will learn: How an ordinary coping behavior can become a stress-reducer loopWhy caring people are especially vulnerable to burnoutHow replacing “I have to” with “I choose to” can restore controlWhy setbacks should become learning experiences instead of sources of shameHow gratitude, connection, hope, and purpose create an accessible happy placeGary also shares plans for Loop Breakers, his hybrid educational program designed to help people understand their patterns, reduce stress, and build healthier responses. Learn more about Gary at https://thelessstressdoc.com/ or contact him at lesstressdoc@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group. Visit https://tarheelconstructiongroup.com/ or call 410-638-7021. Subscribe, leave a review, share this episode, and join the conversation. Send us Fan Mail Tar Heel Construction GroupHarford County Living Stamp of Approval for Roofing, Siding and Exterior Services Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Dr. Gary Sprouse on the Stress Reducer Loop

  8. Jul 31

    Creating Strong Ripples of Faith with Jennifer Godwin

    What if one invitation, prayer, book, or act of kindness could change someone’s entire life? Jennifer Godwin believes the smallest acts of faith can create ripples that travel farther than we will ever know. Jennifer is the author of Go Make Ripples, a practical and personal book encouraging Christians to share their faith through everyday actions. After running a photography studio for 24 years, Jennifer entered retirement with no plans to become an author. Then a calling she had first experienced in a dream 20 years earlier returned, leading her through a demanding three-year writing journey. In this conversation, Jennifer and Rich discuss:  How Jennifer recognized and answered God’s call  Why many Christians are afraid to share their faith  Simple ways to make faith part of everyday conversations  Asking restaurant servers how you can pray for them  Giving books, blessing bags, and encouragement to others  Why following up can be as meaningful as the original gesture Jennifer also shares how writing the book opened unexpected doors to speaking, new relationships, and opportunities she never could have planned. Learn more, purchase Go Make Ripples, or invite Jennifer to speak at GoMakeRipples.com. If this conversation encourages you, subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who could use a little hope. Then create a ripple of your own. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts  Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Creating Strong Ripples of Faith with Jennifer Godwin
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Join Rich Bennett and his dynamic cohosts as they engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds—authors, entrepreneurs, activists, and everyday heroes—uncovering their unique stories and insights. Each episode offers a deep dive into personal journeys, community initiatives, and transformative experiences, providing listeners with inspiration and practical takeaways. Tune in to discover stories that uplift, inform, and connect us all. Subscribe now to be part of these compelling conversations. Interested in being a guest on Conversations with Rich Bennett? Reach out to Rich Bennett through PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richbennett.

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  • Creator
    Rich Bennett
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    875
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Conversations with Rich Bennett
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