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Speak Up Talk Radio Network brings you select podcast hosts, guest interviews, talk radio programming, and author services with a charitable twist. Network funds the pillowcase project to brighten the living spaces of women and children's homeless shelters.

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Speak Up Talk Radio Network brings you select podcast hosts, guest interviews, talk radio programming, and author services with a charitable twist. Network funds the pillowcase project to brighten the living spaces of women and children's homeless shelters.

    Gloria Mindock Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

    Gloria Mindock Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

     



    Gloria Mindock is the founding editor and Publisher of Červená Barva Press. She is the author of Grief Touched the Sky at Night (Forthcoming from Glass Lyre Press, 2023), ASH (Glass Lyre Press, 2021), I wish Francisco Franco Would Love Me (Nixes Mate Books, 2018), Whiteness of Bone (Glass Lyre Press, 2016), La Portile Raiului (Ars Longa Press, Romania, 2010) translated into the Romanian by Flavia Cosma, Nothing Divine Here, (U Šoku Štampa., 2010), and Blood Soaked Dresses (Ibbetson, 2007).

    Gloria is the author, with her father, Jack Mindock and her sister, Kellis Anna Dryer of the children’s book Little Brown Mouse. She also is the author of three chapbooks, Doppelganger (S. Press, 1992), Oh Angel (U Šoku Štampa, 2005), and Pleasure Trout (Muddy River Poetry Review Books, 2013).

    Ash, was translated into Serbian by Milutin Durickovic and published by Alma Press in Belgrade in 2022. Ash, published by Glass Lyre Press, won the International Impact Award, the NYC Big Book Award, the Firebird Speak Up Talk Radio Award, The Pacific Book Award, the International Award- The Princess, Noble Poetry Skills, Art Club of Ragkonik in Smederevo, Serbia, a Distinguished Favorite for the Independent Book Award, and the Bronze Medal from the North American Book Awards. Ash was a finalist for the Feathered Quill Book Award, and received two honorable mentions from The Royal Dragonfly Award and The San Francisco Book Festival.

    ​Other awards include the Allen Ginsburg Award for Community Service by the Newton Publishing center, the Ibbetson Lifetime Achievement Award, the 5th and 40th Moon Prize from Writing in a Women’s Voice, numerous Pushcart nominations, a St. Botolph Award nomination, and 3 citations for Cervena Barva Press as an editor/publisher from the MA House of Representatives, and a fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributed by the Somerville Arts Council.

    Gloria’s work recently has appeared in Gargoyle, The James Dickey Review, 10 x 10, Ibbetson, Growth: Journal of Literature, Culture, & Art (Macedonia), Veritas Review, POÉMAME: revista abierta de poesie, (Spain) and others. Gloria was the Poet Laureate in Somerville, MA in 2017 & 2018.

    Gloria is retired as a Clinical Director and Counselor in Addictions and now freelances teaching poetry workshops, editing manuscripts of poetry and fiction for writers, and producing video book trailers.





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    • 26 min
    Steve Waddell Authors on Fire Interview

    Steve Waddell Authors on Fire Interview

     















    Welcome to the Valuepreneurs community. I’m Steve Waddell, renowned thought leader, award-winning author of “Valuepreneurs,” and the architect behind the revolutionary Value-Driven Product Development process. This groundbreaking approach aims to boost entrepreneurs’ success in introducing new product ideas to the market, and I’m excited to share it with you.

    Fueled by my passion for innovation and drive to make a tangible impact, I’ve dedicated my career to mentoring entrepreneurs and startups, utilizing my wealth of experience in strategic project management and content creation. I’ve developed and launched multiple professional certificate programs, taught at a graduate level, and designed purpose-driven products. In addition, I’ve fostered diverse partnerships, leading to a dynamic approach to product launch and commercialization.

    I launched my career at Newport News Shipbuilding, where I was instrumental in constructing nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines, acknowledged as the world’s most potent ships. There, my skill and dedication won me the esteemed Niels Christianson Craftsmanship Award as an Apprentice. I also pioneered the shipyard’s risk management process for their aircraft carrier construction program, handling high-value risks totaling billions of dollars. This venture deepened my understanding of risk mitigation and value enhancement strategies.

    From there, I moved into the role of Vice President at a government consulting enterprise, contributing significantly to the company’s transformation into a multi-million-dollar business.

    Presently, at Nasoni, I have the honor of leading a talented team of engineers and researchers. Our collective efforts have resulted in innovative functionalities that save substantial amounts of water and improve lives, particularly for individuals with motor impairments. Our vision is to create solutions that enrich daily lives and promote accessibility for those living with physical challenges.

    Throughout my career, I’ve leveraged my networking abilities, continuous learning mindset, and knack for strategic planning to help various industries overcome market challenges and prosper. My objective in sharing my journey is to underline the credibility and expertise I bring to process improvement and construction.





































    Today, my mission is to acquaint you with “Valuepreneurs” and the Value-Driven Product Development process, aspiring to transform the way entrepreneurs worldwide develop products. Through this book, I offer a potent framework that harmonizes your product strategy with your business model. By adopting this value-centric approach, you greatly improve your chances of successful product launches, driving positive impact and fostering innovation in the business world.

    I warmly invite you to join me in our shared journey towards growth and prosperity, championing sustainable development for your product and business.



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    • 29 min
    Judy Snider Author Interview

    Judy Snider Author Interview

     





    Judy was raised in Michigan and currently lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband Gil and her senior cat Bailey. She also has two grown sons. She is a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). After her retirement, Judy had the joyful job of working in a school children’s library. The award winning Goldy’s Baby Socks, published in English and Spanish, is Judy’s first children’s book that she has published. In writing her children’s books, Judy liked ones that are humorous and speak to the heart. Judy loves cats, and puts a cat somewhere in all her books, and always eats chocolate when she writes. Her back-to-back thriller series through World Castle Publishing has three books that keep you guessing with strong female characters.

    After writing the Mom’s Choice Award winning Goldy’s Baby Socks, Judy and her sister Joan co-wrote a heartwarming children’s gift picture book for grownups called I Love You, Be Careful which won the Mom’s Choice Award.  Judy also is one of the authors of a women’s book, The Sacred Purse, and is a member of the Hampton Roads Writers Group, Cat Writer’s Association, and James River Writers.

    Judy got her B.S. from Western Michigan University and her master’s in social work from Tulane University in New Orleans.

    Judy’s husband is also a writer. Gil Snider is the author of Brain Warp, a medical/political thriller and The Last, a thriller by World Castle Publishing.  His website can be found at www.gilsnider.com.  Judy’s fourth thriller, Betrayed, from World Castle Publishing, was co-witten with her husband and will be out April 1st, 2024.

    In addition to writing books, Judy also writes song lyrics with her husband, Gil.  Check out the “Songwriting” links in the header to listen to songs written by Judy and Gil, as well as their son Nick.  Judy’s suspense books are available for adaptation for tv/film, and her songs are available for use in media such as TV.

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    PJ Mahoney Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

    PJ Mahoney Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

     

    Born in southern rural Ontario, Pamela is an avid traveler and writer. Pamela also has a deep love for animals and enjoys helping rescue groups when she is able. She can often be found on the road to her next adventure with her dogs as co-pilots. With a passion for animals and weaving tails, she combines the two for a magical adventure through new lands.

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    Maria Imbalzano Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

    Maria Imbalzano Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

     





     

    Maria Imbalzano is an award-winning contemporary author who writes about strong, independent women and the men who fall in love with them. Instead of drafting motions, legal memoranda, and briefs, although fascinating, she now spends her days creating memorable characters and taking them on their emotional journeys through her contemporary romance novels.

    A member of New Jersey Romance Writers, Maria has received many honors for her work including the ACRA Readers’ Choice Heart of Excellence Award, the NEST (National Excellence in Story Telling) Award, Still Moments Magazine Readers’ Choice Award, Long and Short Reviews Book of the Month Award, The Carolyn Award, Book Buyers Best Award, the Firebird Award, and the Wisconsin Romance Writers Write Touch Readers Award.

    Maria graduated from Fordham University School of Law and practiced law for over thirty-five years at Stark & Stark before retiring to focus full-time on her writing career. As a lawyer, Maria was an appointed member of the District VII Ethics Committee and she served as past President of the Mercer County Estate Planning Council. She has given dozens of seminars and written countless articles on issues of divorce, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, taxes, and domestic violence which appear in such publications as The American Journal of Family Law, The Matrimonial Strategist, The New Jersey Law Journal, The New Jersey Family News Magazine, The Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey, Mercer Business and US 1.

    Maria has also been named as one of New Jersey’s Super Lawyers by New Jersey Monthly Magazine and honored by her inclusion in Woodward/White’s The Best Lawyers in America. She was also named one of New Jersey’s Women Leaders in the Law by ALM Media and received the National Law Journal Trailblazer’s Award.

    She has served on many non-profit Boards including Thomas Edison State University Foundation, Dress for Success Central New Jersey, The American Cancer Society (Mercer County), The Princeton Ballet (now the American Repertory Theater) and the McCorristin Catholic High School Scholarship Committee.

    She has received the distinguished Family of Edison Award for her work with The Thomas Edison State University Foundation, the Iron Mike Professional Achievement Award from Trenton Catholic Academy and was inducted into the Italian American National Hall of Fame.

    Born in Trenton, NJ, Maria grew up in Hamilton and now lives in Lawrenceville with her husband. She is thrilled that her two adult daughters have become strong, independent women like the heroines in her books.

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    Scott Newman Positive Change Podcast Award Winner Interview

    Scott Newman Positive Change Podcast Award Winner Interview

    Scott Newman is an award-winning author and podcaster. He was formerly an Associate Editor at Quillette and graduated from Princeton University in 2021 with a degree in History. He has lived in Sydney, New York, Paris, Buenos Aires, and London. He currently resides in New York.

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