Inspiring People Radio

Going within to connent with the infinite.

Tonight on this week's "Waves of inspiration" topic, we discuss the frequencies of Scent and their affect of the brain through the nose aka the Olfactory sense. I talk with mixed media artist Currie about new and inspiring ways that people are sharing scent in our world.  This should be a Scentsational show!  

Tonight is packed full of stories that will leave you full of hope and laughter as we talk with two very inspiring women who are spreading the love daily! We start off by talking with Publicist and Entrepreneur Silvie Bordeaux as she shares with us her tool for empowering dogs that have lost their sight. Silvie's tool is called "Muffin's Halo" and is helping us all to see things in a new way...  We then talk with Sue Thees from the N.O.A.H. Animal adoption center. Noah is no ordinary pet shelter but rather a place that helps to facilitate strong bonds not only between pet parents and their adopted new "children" but strong bonds throughout the community and beyond. Noah has a story that will leave you feeling warm and hopeful about the existence of such good people in the world...  What a seriously inspiring show! Monica Today

Tonight we discuss the topic of animal activism addressing different view points on the issue. please come join in and share your views!!!!

This week we are honoring inspiring animals! Tonight we talk to Artist Cindi Valverde about her amazing animal portraits made entirely out of tiny recylced cut slivers of paper. These portraits are created with such detail and expertise that from a distance they look like paintings! And you don't have to dedicate your entire life to activism to make a difference...we will share some simple adjustments that you can make that can impact the lives of animals in ways that you might not even have imagined!  This should be a really fun and informative show...here you there!!    Monica Today.

Open honest and supportive discussion on a wide variety of topics

Tonight we talk to award winning photographer Viviane Moos. Viviane talks of her perilous Journey to the streets of Brazil where she lived amongst children who have endured hardships that many of us here in the United States could not fathom. Viviene gained the trust and love of these children of whom have allowed her to chronicle their daily lives through her powerful photos that reveal a world of poverty, drug addiction and loss.  Please listen in to find out ways that you can help viviane with her latest Kickstarter project  that will help to continue to raise support and awareness to these children of our world. click here to go directly to viviane's kickstarter to support her importact cause now! All donations make a difference!!! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1185776722/brazilian-street-diary-street-children-survivors-o  

Tonight we talk with Brooklyn based photographer Seth Olenick. We discuss with Seth his latest project of a coffee table book filled with fun and insightful shots of big name comedians like.. Paul Scheer, Scott Aukerman, David Wain, Thomas Lennon, Zach Galifianakis, The State, Paul Rudd, Patton Oswalt, A.D. Miles, Zak Orth, Elizabeth Banks, Judd Apatow, Paul Feig, Adam McKay, Jon Hamm, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Janeane Garofalo, Andy Dick, David Cross, Megan Mullally, Todd Barry, Jessica St. Clair, Scott Adsit, Marc Maron, Derek Waters, Mike Birbiglia, Wyatt Cenac, Jack McBrayer, Danny Pudi, Donald Glover, Rob Riggle, Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani, Greg Proops, Allison Becker, Jim Gaffigan, Rob Schrab, Hannibal Buress, Jane Lynch, Greg Behrendt, Geoffrey Arend, David Koechner, Joe Mande, Larry Wilmore, Charlyne Yi,  Martin Starr and more. On the second half of our show we talk with Monica Topping. A Humboldt  photographer and Queen of the Famous Humboldt county Kinetic Grand championship. We discuss Monica's curre

Tonight on the show we continue our week of honoring   inspiring photographers. On the first half of the show I talk with Kristen Kula.  Kristen is a multi Media artist who is based out of Chicago and has a very innovative photography technique that she will be sharing with us. To find out more about Kristen’s projects and support her on Kickstarter  www.kristen-kula.com http://kck.st/Z3MOfv https://www.facebook.com/pages/Unphotographed-by-Kristen-Kula/372536796147307 For the second half of our show I talk with Tonja Gabryshack Howard. Tonja has photographs that give the illusion of being paintings and invoke in your hostess feelings of serenity and peace. Sonja's work can be seen throughout the internet by searching her name and can be viewed here http://tonja-gabryshak-howard.fineartamerica.com/ This show takes us on a wonderful and visual journey of enjoyment and escape. As always... thank you both for putting it our there :) .....Hear you there.....  ....Monica Today.

Tonight on our pioneers in though segment I talk about pioneers in photography, from the story of the inventors of the photography process itself to those that have made an impact both visually and socially with their work.  Annie Leibovits, Ansel Adams, William Henry fox talbot and more... what a noble group. I talk about tools available for modern photographers like pinterest, spoonflower, instagram and more... things sure have come along way!  

Open honest and supportive talk on a wide variety of topic.

An evening of stories being told through music, poetry, books, film, radio, television and more Tonight we have the priveledge of talking with theStephanie Teel Band. Stephanie and her talented and wonderful band work to empower women and provide a comfortable space for them to celebrate a night out with their same sex female partner or as a confident single lesbian or otherwise open minded and loving woman. The Band is based out of Marin County and performs throughout the area and as far as somoma county. www.stephanieteel.com  

Tonight in this weeks' tribute to Inspiring Musicians we will be on the scene in our onsit insight segment with Cindi Valverde. Cindi will be talking to Members of the Linda Imperial Band. This band is an amazing powerhouse that has to be heard to be believed. Singer Linda Imperial has a passion for singing that shows in her music and other band members read like a classic who's who in Rock history - #Lindaimperial vocalist band leader contributing songwriter  #Davidfreiberg (#Quicksilvermessengerservice #jefferson airplane #jeffersonstarship vocalist songwriter multi instrumentalist #stevevalverde bass guitar vocal contributing songwriter #peterHarris guitarist composer contributing songwriter #dougfreedman drummer percussionist contributing songwriter and #Davidkaffinetti keyboardist contributing songwriter to find out more about the band visit their site www.lindaimperial.com

Going within to connent with the infinite.

Discussing the challenges and thrills of outside of the box thinking. In this week's tribute to musicians we will be talking with thought pioneers Shelley and Dave Champine- creators of the organization "Local Music Vibe" Their organization is growing rapidly as an innovative means for musicians to meet and connect with other musicians in their local area and to streamline the process of using social media and other means to effortlessly book  and grow their band's presence. To find out more about this wonderful organization check out their website. www.localmusicvibe.com We will also be talking to KC staples. Lifelong musician and Record store owner of the historical "Record Outlet" in Thousand Oaks Ca. We talk about his first musical inspirations, his songwriting methods and other stories. Kc is the real deal... Find Kc at  http://www.recordoutlet.com/

So we all live such busy lives and sometimes can't connect? Well let's get together for a virtual tea party!!!! just sit down with your cup of tea and call into the show and let's chat! So much fun....

An evening of stories being told through music, poetry, books, film, radio, television and more On tonight's story night I will sharing your hilarious but true stories. you can submit your stories by email to familyofartists@hotmail.com or you can call into the show live. There's still time to send them in.. if you are too shy to go on live I will share them for you by reading them aloud. Hear you there! Monica. 

Healing for the mind body and spirit This Wednesday I will be talking with dancer and instructor Deanna Hallum with into it Dance and Design studios. We will be discussing the power of Dance in the healing of Mind body and spirit. How exciting!http://www.bellydanceflowz.com/

Going within to connent with the infinite.

Discussing the challenges and thrills of outside of the box thinking. Tonight I talk with Artist/inventor/entrepreneur Cindi Valverde about her mission to change the world one Washable Produce Bag at a time! Read more about cindi http://pinterest.com/familyofartists/the-artwork-of-cindi-valverde/here:http://www.washableproducebags.com/about.html