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Be Real Now#234: Gifts and Skills with Todd Tongdee LavelleTodd Lavelle is an international musician, writer and TV personality. He is a global ambassador for culture, who continues to enlighten us with his creativity and musical talents. Listen and learn from this loving man who shares his talents and encourages others to share theirs. You may even be inspired to sing along in this most interesting podcast.2021-11-0259 min
Be Real Now#233: Bob Guccione Jr. on The Importance of FaithBob Guccione Jr. is an internationally renowned editor and publisher who has created and managed some of America’s most iconic publishing brands, including SPIN Magazine, Gear, Discovery and headed the marketing and circulation department of Penthouse Magazine. He is a lecturer and debater at universities and media conferences across the world. He contributes Op Ed pieces to the Los Angeles Times, The Daily News, The Daily Beast, Billboard, and other publications. Listen to Bob talk about what faith means to him.2021-10-2752 min
With Aloha"Gregory," the text starts...I'm about to reply with a courtesy "wrong number" when the next text comes in: "Gregory, don't forget to claim your big reward!" Spam texting. Well, that's new.Over just a few days, Gregory has won a new iPad, a cruise, a one-night stay (just one night?!) at a Sheraton hotel, and a mysterious "big reward."I'm not prone to FOMO and rarely covet others' material possessions. Still, by the time the third text appears, I feel like, "Man, some guys have all the luck. Who is this Gregory, and does he even k...2021-09-0701 min
Be Real Now#232: Dream Until Your Dream Comes TrueRachel Maier, creative writer, editor and entrepreneur, shares her life’s experiences on this week’s podcast. Guided by her intuition, Rachel wrote press releases for spiritual books early on, canvased for those experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, then helped build the number one health website before deciding to sell everything and move to Hawaii. Now, she writes a weekly newsletter, “Aloha,” while chasing rainbows on the Big Island of Hawaii with her partner Kevin, two ducks and four cats. Listen to her share her true story with Bob during this inspirational podcast — a story of a rising corporate star follo...2021-09-0653 min
Be Real Now#231: Teachers Working Through Covid-19Sarah Dennebaum, an early childhood educator, shares her real experiences as a mom and teacher working virtually during Covid-19. Listen as Sarah tells the story of how her students and their families, along with her own family, are coping during the pandemic.2021-01-1223 minBe Real Now#230: Bootstrapping Your Way Into BusinessRyan Adcroft, local business owner, shares his experiences as an entrepreneur on starting, running and thriving in business without going into any debt. Ryan and his wife, best friend and business partner Krysty successfully run multiple businesses together. Listen as Bob questions Ryan on how he juggles work and home as a business owner.2020-11-1200 minBe Real Now#229: How a Front Line Nurse Copes With COVID-19Bob brings his daughter Cecelia Bubser, a Nurse Anesthetist, on as a guest to discuss COVID-19. She shares her first hand experience on the frontline treating patients with Coronavirus and how she copes treating patients with this deadly disease.2020-10-2500 minBe Real Now#228: Don’t Get Duped by Fake News. Here’s How to Spot It.Bob and his guest Patrick Adcroft discuss in detail the differences between real and fake news. By the end of the episode, you’ll know why disinformation is thriving, who is spreading it, and how to spot it.2020-08-1527 minBe Real Now#227: Understanding E=mc2 in 30 minutesThe most well known yet rarely understood equation in the world, E=mc2. Yes Einstein's theory of Energy = mass x speed of light squared. Simply everything is energy, and harnessing our own energy to attain our life's ambitions.2020-07-1739 minBe Real Now#226: I Love NY - How the Big Apple Is Leading the Way in the Fight Against CoronavirusWhat does four decades of living in New York City do for you? Lessons learned may apply to all of our lives. Bob Adcroft and his guest discuss how to prevail in during difficult times, and the true meaning on New York Tough.
2020-05-2435 minBe Real Now#225: CoronavirusBob and his brother Dooley discuss Covid-19. Dooley has researched viruses and pandemic's for nearly 3 decades. He shares his knowledge of the history of viruses as they discuss what we can expect next and how we can best prepare for the future.2020-05-0146 minBe Real Now#224: Nancy Kman on Beating CancerBob and his colleague Nancy Kman share their real life stories on when they first learned they had cancer. Now thirteen years later Nancy reflects on how she dealt with this life altering diagnosis. Both Bob and Nancy believe a positive attitude, family and friends are essential to the road to recovery.2020-03-0945 minBe Real Now#223: Fr. Joseph F. Sica -- Forgiveness: One Step at a TimeBob and his Pastor, Father Joseph Sica, share real life stories of their past experiences during an intimate and candid conversation about parish life, forgiveness, faith, and love. After nearly four decades of serving as a priest in the Scranton Diocese, Father Sica describes the value of living life to the fullest. A cancer survivor himself, Father Sica also emphasizes the importance of never taking a moment for granted.2020-03-0140 minBe Real Now#222: BeliefBob recounts a dramatic real life story of saving an elder mans life and then realizing the older gentleman saves his life too! Dr. Sean Adcroft, Bob’s donor provided Bob with a life saving bone marrow transplant. Bob and Sean discuss stories of the power of a positive attitude, the value of education and the importance of mindfulness and learning.2020-01-2827 min