Moments with Marianne

Marianne Pestana
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In a single moment your life can change! “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from authors, business and industry leaders, celebrities, brands and visionaries. A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise. Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever. https://www.mariannepestana.com

  1. 6h ago

    Inside Americas Squatter Problem with A&E Squatters Star Flash Shelton

    What can we learn from the real-life stories behind some of America's most shocking squatter cases? Tune in as we talk with A&E’s Squatters star, Flash Shelton, on how he confronts squatter situations and why he’s advocating for turning these civil battles into clear legal reforms.  Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Flash Shelton, an anti-squatting activist turned a personal crisis into a campaign against illegal property occupation. His journey began in 2019 when squatters took over his mother’s vacant home in Northern California. Frustrated by what he described as a slow and complex eviction process, Shelton pursued an unconventional but legal strategy to reclaim the property, immersing himself in tenant and property laws to identify a solution.  https://squatterhunters.com Squatters air Tuesdays starting at 10 pm ET/PT on A&E and are available next day On Demand and to stream on the A&E app and aetv.com Sign the petition to change Squatter Laws: https://www.change.org/p/change-squatter-laws-help-make-squatting-in-residential-maintained-homes-criminal  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    Inside Americas Squatter Problem with A&E Squatters Star Flash Shelton

  2. 7h ago

    Embodied Awareness Mediation with Master Mingtong Gu

    Could the key to reducing chronic stress and improving your health begin with reconnecting to your own body? Tune in for a soul-inspiring mediation and discussion with Master Mingtong Gu on his new book Coming Home to Embodied Awakening: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in an Age of AI, and Embodied Awareness Mediation: A Path to Healing Stress-Driven Disease. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Master Mingtong Gu is the Founder & Visionary of The Chi Center & Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wisdom, a Global Movement Leader empowering 100,000+ seekers globally, and a Master Teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, a 5,000-year tradition, helping others to reclaim power, presence, and fulfillment in the age of AI and disruption. https://mingtonggu.com/ Order at Amazon: https://a.co/d/01oJDPeu  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    Embodied Awareness Mediation with Master Mingtong Gu

  3. Jul 2

    The Meritocracy Paradox with Emilio J. Castilla

    What if the very systems designed to reward talent and hard work are actually creating unfair outcomes—and most organizations don't even realize it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Emilio J. Castilla on his Nautilus award-winning new book The Meritocracy Paradox: Where Talent Management Strategies Go Wrong and How to Fix Them. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Emilio J. Castilla is Professor of Management and Professor of Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. A globally recognized scholar, author, and speaker, he studies how organizations shape careers, workplace outcomes, and organizational success. His work challenges conventional thinking about merit, fairness, opportunity, and performance, helping leaders build more effective and equitable organizations.  https://emiliojcastilla.org Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03kVE7MP    Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com  Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/  Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    The Meritocracy Paradox with Emilio J. Castilla

  4. Jul 2

    The State of Gen Z at Work in 2026 with Oryna Shestakova

    Has Gen Z fundamentally changed the workplace, and what does that mean for the future of work? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Oryna Shestakova is Head of Communications at PapersOwl on their survey of 3,000 Gen Z Americans on the workplace.  Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Oryna Shestakova is Head of Communications at PapersOwl, specializing in youth psychology, Gen Z trends, and communications strategy. With a background in pedagogy, she leads the company’s research into how young people learn and work.  https://papersowl.com/insights/its-complicated-the-state-of-gen-z-at-work-in-2026  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com  Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/  Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    The State of Gen Z at Work in 2026 with Oryna Shestakova

  5. Jun 30

    Phoenixa The Nest with J.J. Cheng

    What if a child’s quest to uncover her family’s legacy could reveal timeless truths about identity, freedom, and the search for peace? Tune in for an inspiring discussion  J.J. Cheng (aka Phoenixa Cheng 程一若) on her Nautilus Award Winning book Phoenixa: The Nest: A Mystical Quest for the Cheng Legacy.  Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com    J.J. Cheng (aka Phoenixa Cheng 程一若) is an award-winning Chinese American author, filmmaker, Cheng family historian, founder of East-West Corridor Press, and the creator of the PHOENIXA Saga, A Mystical Quest for Peace — a mythic cross-media literary universe exploring mythology, ancestry, civilization, and humanity’s search for peace.   Born in Beijing into a renowned intellectual family on the eve of the Cultural Revolution, Cheng was among the first generation of pioneering English-language broadcasters at China Central Television (CCTV), introducing China to the world before immigrating to the United States in 1988. A bilingual storyteller working across literature, film, and visual media, she draws from Chinese philosophy, family history, mythology, and lived experience between East and West. www.phoenixacheng.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0ja6isQM  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    Phoenixa The Nest with J.J. Cheng

  6. Jun 30

    The Heart of a Leader with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey

    Can leadership, purpose, and mentorship help a generation overcome anxiety, uncertainty, and disconnection? Tune in for an inspiring discussion for Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey on his new children’s book The Heart of a Leader.   Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com   Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is a board-certified Emergency Physician, U.S. Air Force Reserve officer, award-winning author, and leadership advocate dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders. As the author of The Heart of a Leader, he helps children discover the values of character, courage, service, and responsibility through engaging storytelling. A four-time Telly Award winner and founder of the Be the Weight Behind the Spear Foundation, Dr. McConkey has spent his career leading in medicine, the military, and his community. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Elsa, and their three children, where he continues his mission of inspiring young people to become leaders who make a positive difference in the world. https://www.weightbehindthespear.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07KgNx9n Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    The Heart of a Leader with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey

  7. Jun 30

    A Brush With Wolves with Tracy Ane Brooks

    What can wolves teach us about creativity, connection, and the wild spirit within ourselves? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tracy Ane Brooks on her Nautilus award winning-book A Brush With Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Tracy Ane Brooks is an award-winning author, artist, educator, and co-founder of Mission: Wolf, a renowned wolf sanctuary and nature center in Colorado. Since 1989, she has worked closely with wolves, horses, and people, exploring the profound connections between the natural world and the creative spirit. An accomplished painter, illustrator, photographer, horse and wolf behavior specialist, Tracy draws upon decades of firsthand experience to create books that blend wildlife education, personal insight, creativity, and conservation. She is also a blood relative of celebrated American author James Fenimore Cooper, whose literary legacy reflects a longstanding family connection to storytelling and the natural world. Tracy's first book, A Walk in Connection, received the 2021 Equus Film & Arts Festival Literary Reserve Champion Award in the Horses and Healing category. Her book A Brush with Wolves: Pathways into the Creative Spirit of the Gray Wolf was honored with a 2026 Nautilus Gold Award for Creativity and Innovation. Her newest work, A Brush with Wolves: Through the Eyes of the Gray Wolf, continues her exploration of wolves, creativity, and the enduring bond between humans and the natural world. https://missionwolf.org Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G585RVG6  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    A Brush With Wolves with Tracy Ane Brooks

  8. Jun 30

    Look Mom, I Can Fly with Luna Jaffe

    How do you survive the unimaginable loss of an only child and find a reason to keep going? Tune in for an soul-touching discussion with Luna Jaffe on her new book Look Mom, I Can Fly: Notes from the Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com Luna Jaffe is an award-winning author, speaker, artist, and Certified Financial Planner™ whose work explores the intersections of money, meaning, creativity, and grief. Her first book, Wild Money: A Creative Journey to Financial Wisdom, received a Gold Medal from the Nautilus Book Awards for its innovative blend of financial guidance, personal storytelling, and creative practice. Her most recent book, Look Mom, I Can Fly: Notes from the Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child, is a deeply moving exploration of life after the accidental overdose death of her only child. The book was awarded a Gold Medal from the Foreword INDIES Book Awards and a Silver Medal from the Nautilus Book Awards. Through letters, poems, artwork, photographs, and reflections, it illuminates how creativity can become a companion to grief and a pathway toward continuing bonds with those we love. Luna is the founder emeritus of Lunaria Financial and now writes, speaks, and teaches on grief, resilience, creativity, and healing. She has been featured by the Elizabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose), podcasts, conferences, and bereavement communities across the country. Her work invites readers to discover beauty, meaning, and connection in life's most challenging passages. https://lunajaffe.com Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

    Look Mom, I Can Fly with Luna Jaffe
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In a single moment your life can change! “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from authors, business and industry leaders, celebrities, brands and visionaries. A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise. Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever. https://www.mariannepestana.com

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  • Creator
    Marianne Pestana
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Marianne Pestana LLC, Moments with Marianne
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