Are you spending too much time going through thousands of emails?  Are you missing important or urgent work emails amongst a flood of favorite retailers or entertainment or group buying sites?  Would you love to consolidate your emails in a neatly organized summary.  If the answer is yes to these questions, listen to my fantastic interview with Brian Axelroth (co-founder) of "Mermailer."  Mermailer is a great entrepreneur business that will bring sanity to the chaos of the email world.  DON'T MISS IT.

"Essential Strategies - "Innovative Solutions," and "Heart Forward Business" are the slogans for Carolyn Ziel's  consulting business, "Essential Selling."  Carolyn is a sales consultant, sales trainer and sales coach.  "Carolyn's mission is to support you in creating the business of your dreams."  Some of the topics we cover in the discussion are shifting your attitude on the term "sales," infusing personal development, and the best practices in a changing business environment.  These practices can be used for job seeking people as well as entrepreneurs.  "Changing the face of business today, Carolyn is sharing her unique business philosophy on stages at events as well as her blog at The Huffington."  GREAT INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION.  DON' T MISS IT.

Christian Outreach In Action is a nondenominational, non-profit organization that has been serving the community for over 30 years.   They work out in the Long Beach, Ca to service the needs of the homeless from feeding, clothing, information on services to teaching computer skills.  Listen to my interview with Eileen Gelso, broad member, on the increase of the homeless and the challenges in providing the necessary items to help them. COA also provides Transitional Housing for both men and women coming out of addictions.  This is a great organization that offers help and hope to their community.

Do you feel frustrated with the political climate in this country?  Are your tired of the polarization that is happening in our country?  Do you feel helpless with what is happen with the "grid lock" of Congress? Since the beginning of the year the people of the state Wisconsin have fought back against the war on the middle class.  If you would like to be an activist, listen to my interview with Anjuli Kronheim of Common Cause.org.  Common Cause is a non-profit and non-partisan organization that services as an independent voice for change and a watchdog against corruption and abuse of power.  DON'T MISS IT.

Are you looking for corporate sponsors for your business, documentary/independent film and non-profit projects my discussion with Linda Hollander of "Wealthy Bag Lady" is essential.  Linda has over 20 years of experience as a small business owner and does small business consulting.  Her clients include Disney, Cisco Systems, Universal Studios and Nissan.  Al Lapin, Jr., the founder of IHOP restaurants states, " If your goal is to be a success, the "Wealthy Bag Lady" has paved the way for you."

Did you ever wanted to explore your passion for writing a screenplay or teleplay?  Do you want to have a successful career in screenwriting for either films or tv?  Listen to my discussion with Tanya White of "Writer's Boot Camp."  She is the membership coordinator.  Writer's Boot Camp teaches the process that requires the writer to scale the conceptual challenges and learning curve of the unique craft of screenwriting, for both film and tv. It is a formal program of support and discipline that helps writers achieve breakthroughs and greater productivity.  They combine a working regimen with the clout and support of community, within an environment for success.  DON'T MISS IT!!!

What is New Doc Editing?  Why would a documentary filmmaker need a story consultant?  What are some of the keys for crafting a good story?  Listen to my discussion with Karen Everett,  owner, of New Doc Editing that offers some answers to these questions.  Karen Everett brings two decades of editing experience and a deep understanding of narrative structure to documentary filmmaking. She gives an editor's prospective on producing  documentary films.  Her program, New Doc Editing, offers online seminars and various tools to help the documentary filmmaker. Don't miss it!!!

Listen to my important discussion with Joe Hartnett, founder of Pacific Film Foundation.  Their mission is to: "Tell The World About Personalized Medicine, a new form of medicine being born.  PFF'S job as filmmakers is to show the dramatic stories of of the pioneering physician-scientists using DNA based therapeutics to cure life-threatened illness.  PFF is a non-profit production company that uses innovated approaches to distribute.  Oscar winner Mark Jonathan Harris is producing and directing their documentary "Breaking The Code."  Don't miss this show!!! 

Are you a merchant/entrepreneur who needs your unreasonable fees that processors charge to accept credit cards to be eliminated?  Listen to my interview with Heather Peterson of National Merchants Association.  Their expert account optimizers individually evaluate and maintain your merchant account daily.  The information is great in helping your business keep those fees down.

"Forgetting Dad" is a feature documentary that tells the bizarre story of Richard Minnich sudden and incomprehensible amnesia, which began one week after a seemingly harmless car accident in 1990.  We talked to German-based US filmmaker Rick Minnich on his journey in producing this film about his father's amnesia, and his family's feeling of abandonment after Rick's father re-christened himself as "New Richard." 

"Care, share and give to benefit others, including local charities and local communities" is the philosophy of Made In The Valley: The Valley Girls Grew Up.  Listen to my great discussion with the founder, Gail Lara, about this alliance of entrepreneurial women in the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles County), and the growing world of women entrepreneurs combining business with local charities.  The Valley Women specializes in unique hand created goods.

Don't Get Left In The Dust on L.A. Talk Radio spotlights Moto Entertainment with the CEO and CFO Michael Nichols & Donavan Lowtan and it's first documentary "Houseless."  "Houseless captivates the audience with real stories of people who were once very successful and then lost it all.  On the streets of Isla Vista (Santa Barbara CA), a former college profession, Ron Woods, lives with his friends, including Halbert (a former engineer), Cliff ( a former contractor), Dominique (a military veteran) and many others in Anisqu'oyo Park."   Houseless tells, in their own words, the oftentimes tragic events that led many of these people to throw in the towel, including the loss of a spouse and child."

Don't Get Left In The Dust welcomes Peter Davison award winner music composer for films, documtaries and tv, for a second time to discuss the challenge of finding the right music and exploring music styles of different types colloration.  Listen to the diverse music of Peter and how important music is to films and tv.  In this show Don't Get Left In Dust spotlights Peter's "Hollywood Music In Media Award award winning song "Sip Of Wine."

Approximately 34,000 children are in foster care in L.A. County and @ 200,000 to 400,000 nation wide.  "Don't Get Left In the Dust" focuses a foster care and adoption with the President and CEO Sylvia Fogelman of The Southern Ca. Foster Family and Aadoption Agency. If you are interested n fostering, adopting a child and/or support this important non-profit organization, listen to this great discussion. 

After being bullied and threatened to death by three girls in her high school, 14 year old Dawn-Marie Wesley hung herself in her bedroom with her dog's leash.  The incident led to a groundbreaking investigation by the Canadian government, and set up a precedent court case in North America.  Now, this tragic story on bullying and bullycide has been documented in a new documentary film RATS & BULLIES: THE DAWN-MARIE WESLEY STORY.  DON'T GET LEFT IN THE DUST discusses this important film with the Director/Producer Cassidy McMillan.  The film has been shown in many high schools throughout the U.S., and many teens (who have seen the film) no longer feel alone and see suicide is not the answer to their bullying problem.

"The Best For The Pet" is Todd Warner mission for his pet care and pet salon business TAILWAGGERS & TAILWASHERS.  "Don't Get Left In The Dust" discusses the unique approach Todd has in caring for our four legged friends.  He believes in using natural/organic process in development pet food and pet care. His businesses is heavily involved with rescue-based charity organizations, such as PAL, and are the only pet store in LA contracted to provide supplies to the LAPD's canine unit.  If you want your pets to have a more healthy balanced diet and life, listen to our conversation.  There is some great information.

"The King's Speech" won 12 Oscars this year.  The movie has created an awareness of the debilitating problem that effects thousands of people in the world, stuttering or it is known in Europe as stammering.  Maria McGrath was born and raised in Ireland and has suffered from stammering since childhood.  Listen to my inspiring conversation with Maria about her struggle to overcome her stutter problem by using The McGurie Program.  Maria's mission is to introduce this successful program in the United States.

Don't Get Left In The Dust" profiles one of the most important documentary films (Gas Hole) to come out this year or in the last 30 years with directors Scott D. Roberts and Jeremy Wagener.  "Gas Hole" focuses on the oil companies manipulation of the markets and technologies.  The film also reveals the oil companies continuous efforts to squelched any viable alternatives to "fossil fuels" by killing patents.  With gas prices at its highest in 2 1/2 years, record profits by the oil companies and our dependence on foreign oil this is an interview you can't afford to miss.

"Don't Get Left In The Dust" profiled Guest House Films, one of the largest and most notable film production companies specializing in gay-oriented motion pictures. They produced 5 five films in four years, including self-distribution of their film (Role/Play).  Listen to my interview with co-founders and life partners Rob Williams & Rodney Johnson.  There is some great information on successful independent filmmaking, self-distribution and the importance of using social network in today's market of filmmaking."

Are you frustrated with Gyms to get into shape? Would you like to be more health, but you are not too sure where to start?  Don't Get Left In The Dust profiles founder Christopher Slevin of a unique gym called "Sweat Garage."  In 2009, Christopher Slevin contracted a life-threaten disorder called Gullain-Barre syndrome.  His fight and recovery from this illness turned into a mission by starting the Sweat Garage gym to help people become health. 

"Sylvia Allen is an owner of award-winning PR firm, Allen Consulting.  Since 2003 she has run the non-profit organization Sylvia's Children.  The organization is dedicated to bettering the lives of children in Mibiriizi Uganda, which many have been orphaned due to the AIDS pandemic.   Listen to my inspire and heart-warming interview with Sylvia on this great organization and her passion to save these children.  Sylvia's goal is to create a sustainable economy for the village, through the incorporation of things like a chicken farm, arts and crafts cooperative, fair-trade coffee business and other enterprising activities."

In 1976, Spencer MacCallum walked into a second-hand store in Deming, New Mexico and bought three pieces of pottery.  At that moment, Spencer MacCallum had no idea that he was about to embark on a journey that would lead to the revival of an ancient art from.  Listen to my interview with Scott Petersen, Producer, Director and Editor of the documentary "The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz" on this inspiring story of an American treasure hunter and a brilliant Mexican Artist transforming a dying desert village into a home for world-class ceramics. 

When most people think of Cocker Spaniels, we think of Disney Classic "Lady and The Tramp, and how cutie they are.  However, many of these wonderful dogs are being abandoned.  Cockers, also, can develop assortment of medical problems.  Listen to my interview with Cathy Stanley, founder, of CAMP COCKER RESCUE.  Before you buy a Cocker or any dog, you need to understand what you are getting into, and why we need to stop the practice of "backyard breeding."

Listen to my interview with returning guest Vernita Perkins, Professional and Communications coach, on her new project called "Serving All."  Since the beginning of this year, the world (including the USA) has gone through historically changes from revolutions in the Middle East,  clashes between state governments and the labor movement to the horrible tragedy in Japan.  These events are causing fear and anxiety among the global population.  There is a need for the world leadership and population to raise social conscience by "Serving All."  We talk about the concept of "Serving All, Global Good, random acts of kindness and accountability.  Also, check out Vernita's website Vernita.org.  Send your stories on random acts of kindness to her.

A quote from Charles Darwin: "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change."  Leading yourself through career change by being self-resilient is the topic of discussion with Rachel Karu (professional and personal growth consulting).  She is the president of RAE development.  We all agree that change is the key to being self-resilience, but adapting to it is another issue.  We look at the emotional perspective of change, and how we can respond to it in a constructive way to move forward.  Rachel is also a professional singer, which she incorporates into her work.  You will get a taste of her talent in this interview. 

The importance of networking (face to face-not internet social networking) is crucial in furthering your career and success of your business.  Are you frustrated with going to networking meetings, and the only accomplishment you made is collecting a ton of business cards?  Listen to my dynamic interview with Lillian Bjorseth (sought-after speaker, trainer, coach & author) on how to effectively network and communicate to succeed.  There are some great tips.

When should a filmmaker contact an Entertainment Attorney during their project,?  What is involved for a successful Distribution Deal?  Listen to my interview with Akua Boyenne
(a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney) regarding the basics of film distribution for independent films, and the importance of understanding the business end of filmmaking.

Are you struggling in writing your resume?  Are you getting any responses to your resume? Do you feel your age is preventing from getting that Job?  In my contining series on How To Manage Your Job Search & Career, Lynnette Ward & Larry Braman (professional career coaches) have returned to give you valuable tips on helping you move forward in today's tough job market.

How can a "Grateful Life" benefit people in their everyday struggle to move forward in these very difficult and changing times?  Learn techniques for maintaining this state of gratitude with my returning guest Professional Speaker and Communication Coach Vernita Perkins.

What is the State Of Documentary in the 21st Century? How are things today in regard to making and selling documentaries.  Listen to my fascinating interview with William Gazeck (veteran and award winning Documentary filmmaker) regarding  these issues.

Is your business having problems with retention of  employees.  Do you need help with the growth of your company and advise on tax incentives?  Do you know what Enterprize Zone Benefits are and how it can help grow an economic in a community?  Listen to my interview with Peter Ruiz from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation.  Here is my continue series of organziations that offer great assistance to the public and businesses.

Did you know there are organizations in the L.A. area that can help in your job search?  If you didn’t know about the Job Source Centers, Job Clubs and Job Training programs, listen to my interview with Tony Jaramillo, Sr. Field Representative of the Job Training program at East Valley College in Valley Glen, Ca.

Do you still feel frustrated by your circumstances? Have you lost motivation to move forward in finding a job and/or career?  Listen to my exciting interview with J.L. Godfrey from Nashville Tenn.  His is a personal development specialist and motivational speaker and author.  He released his book 2009-“Living An Uncommon Life: 5 Steps Of Going From Good to Great.”

When should a Producer for a documentary bring the composer into the process? How do you talk to a composer about what you as the Producer are looking for in music for the project? Music is very important to the composition of any documentary; however, sometimes filmmakers think of the music as the last the element in the film.  Listen to my great interview with award winner composer Peter Davidson on the importance of music in documentaries.  You will listen to several examples of his music.

In my continue series of distribution into the academia world for the Documentary format, listen to my great interview with Judith Dancoff.  The academia market place is an expanding and lucrative market for Documentary filmmakers.

Are you still stuck in trying to find a job?   Listen to my interview with Lynnette Ward and Larry Braman, consulting and career placement coaches, and you will get new strategies in finding a new job and managing your career.  This is my continuing series on tips for career management.

WITH BEN TENN OF SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOP CENTER)
Have you thought of starting your own business? However, you don’t know where to start?  Are you afraid to get started? Listen to my fantastic interview with Ben Tenn from SBDC (Small Business Develop Center).  This agency helps you get started, offers training and guidance to make your business successful.

Listen to my interview with Vernita Perkins, Professional coach, on an important subject-the mid-term elections.   Most of our friends and family tell us to avoid 2 subjects, politics and religion.  Well we broke the rule and talked about politics, and the importance of these mid-term elections.
Don’t forget to vote.  It does count.

Are you one of the millions that have been laid off in the last year or 2?  Do you feel frustrated at the job market?  Are you unsure of what to do next? Listen to my recent interview with Vernita Perkins -a professional speaker and personal coach.  We talk about career transitions, empowerment and professional resources to get you going again.  Vernita has a unique viewpoint on the employment crises that plagues our country today.  Vernita hosts a weekly teleconference held on Skype which supports unemployed and underemployed professionals during career transitions.

To Documentary Filmmakers-did you know the academia (universities, libraries, and specialty markets) markets can be a great opportunity for your film?  Listen to my great interview with Judith Dancoff (of NEW FILM MARKETING) and her client Linda Jassim on “do-it-yourself” distribution. 

Listen to my fun and interesting interview with award-winning documetary film editor, Stephanie Hubbard, on her first book.  The book is called BLUFF ISLAND RESCUE SERVICE, and it is her memoir.  Her memoir is 'lifelong struggle to live a life worthy of her father and ultimately to create a life worthly of herself."  

Here is my first interview with filmmakers Carolyn Schroeder, Greg Ptacek and Charles Burnett about producing a film on President Barack H. Obama mother-called “Stanley Ann Dunham: A Most Generous Spirit.”   This is about a woman who was head of her time, and yet unknown to the public.