Guest: Dr. Diane Osgood, a distinguished authority in sustainability and climate impact strategy, has dedicated her career to promoting the creation of products that benefit businesses, individuals, and the environment. Diane will be discussing her upcoming book, “Your Shopping Superpower: Follow Your Values and Better Your World One Purchase at a Time,” which is scheduled for release in April 2025.

Guest: <a href="https://www.dianeosgood.com/">Dr. Diane Osgood</a>, a distinguished authority in sustainability and climate impact strategy, has dedicated her career to promoting the creation of products that benefit businesses, individuals, and the environment. Diane will be discussing her upcoming book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.dianeosgood.com/books">Your Shopping Superpower: Follow Your Values and Better Your World One Purchase at a Time,</a>&rdquo; which is scheduled for release in April 2025.

Hour 2- Mixing Shopping and Politics

Guest: Sen. Karen Keiser is out with a new book, “Getting Elected is the Easy Part,” which addresses the challenges and cultural adjustments newly elected officials face. The Senator will not only discuss her personal experiences but will offer tips on how people can succeed in office and manifest real change.

Guest: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Keiser">Sen. Karen Keiser</a> is out with a new book, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/getting-elected-is-the-easy-part-karen-keiser/1143687360">&ldquo;Getting Elected is the Easy Part,</a>&rdquo; which addresses the challenges and cultural adjustments newly elected officials face. The Senator will not only discuss her personal experiences but will offer tips on how people can succeed in office and manifest real change.

Hour 1- Will Mert Run For Elected Office?

Guests: Leslie & Lindsey Glass are a mother-daughter duo known for their work in recovery and wellness. Leslie is a bestselling author and journalist, while Lindsey is an author, screenwriter, and recovery advocate. Together, they have co-authored “The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover,” which offers steps to restore and strengthen family relationships.

Guests: <a href="https://reachoutrecovery.com/about-us/">Leslie &amp; Lindsey Glass</a> are a mother-daughter duo known for their work in recovery and wellness. Leslie is a bestselling author and journalist, while Lindsey is an author, screenwriter, and recovery advocate. Together, they have co-authored “<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mother-Daughter-Relationship-Makeover/Leslie-Glass/9780757325069">The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover</a>,” which offers steps to restore and strengthen family relationships.

Hour 2 - Family Conflicts

Guest: Brian Joseph—an investigative journalist known for his work with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Orange County Register, and the Sacramento Bee—will be joining us to discuss his forthcoming non-fiction book, “Vegas Concierge: Sex Trafficking, Hip Hop, and Corruption in America.”

Guest: <a href="https://www.vegasconciergebook.com/about/brian-joseph/">Brian Joseph</a>—an investigative journalist known for his work with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Orange County Register, and the Sacramento Bee—will be joining us to discuss his forthcoming non-fiction book, “<a href="https://www.vegasconciergebook.com/">Vegas Concierge: Sex Trafficking, Hip Hop, and Corruption in America.</a>”

Hour 1 - What Happens in Vegas, EXPOSED in Vegas

Guests,: Patti Zappa, Executive Vice President of 'One Warm Coat' (https://www.onewarmcoat.org/) ; Dr. Ian Palmer- a solar space scientist turned oilfield engineer- In his new book, “How Oil and Gas Companies are Pivoting Toward Climate Change,” Dr. Ian Palmer—outlines the steps that oil and gas companies are taking to reduce their carbon footprints and adopt renewable energy solutions

Guests,: Patti Zappa, Executive Vice President of 'One Warm Coat' (<a href="https://www.onewarmcoat.org/)">https://www.onewarmcoat.org/)</a> ; Dr. Ian Palmer- a solar space scientist turned oilfield engineer- In his new book, “<a href="https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-0563-2">How Oil and Gas Companies are Pivoting Toward Climate Change,</a>” <a href="https://www.iandexterpalmer.com/">Dr. Ian Palmer</a>—outlines the steps that oil and gas companies are taking to reduce their carbon footprints and adopt renewable energy solutions

Hour 1 - Giving Tuesday

Guests: Drs. Barbara and Michael Grossman, Drawing on over 35 years of clinical practice and their experience leading relationship courses, “Ageless Love”—a new book by Drs. Barbara & Michael Grossman—explores the dynamics of romantic relationships and offers readers practical wisdom and helpful strategies to maintain a passionate, lasting love.

Guests: Drs. Barbara and Michael Grossman, Drawing on over 35 years of clinical practice and their experience leading relationship courses, <a href="https://agelesslovebook.com/love">“Ageless Love”</a>—a new book by <a href="https://fallinginloveforever.com/about/">Drs. Barbara &amp; Michael Grossman</a>—explores the dynamics of romantic relationships and offers readers practical wisdom and helpful strategies to maintain a passionate, lasting love.

Hour 2 - 'Ageless Love'

Solomon Schmidt- Solomon, who has been writing about various historical figures and topics since the age of 12, is known as “the youngest child historian in America.” Author of eight books, his latest work, “Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz,” is an in-depth biography that examines Dershowitz’s rise from a struggling Brooklyn high school student to becoming the youngest professor in Harvard Law School’s history.

Solomon Schmidt- <a href="https://www.solomonschmidt.com/">Solomon</a>, who has been writing about various historical figures and topics since the age of 12, is known as “the youngest child historian in America.” Author of eight books, his latest work, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Gladiator-Life-Alan-Dershowitz/dp/1510780645">Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz,</a>” is an in-depth biography that examines Dershowitz’s rise from a struggling Brooklyn high school student to becoming the youngest professor in Harvard Law School’s history.

Hour 2 - Solomon Schmidt

Jessica Rivera, Founder & CEO of JR Coaching & Consulting, is a seasoned leadership coach and business consultant with nearly two decades of corporate experience. She regularly empowers top-level executives and teams within Fortune 500 companies to excel in today’s competitive business environment. If she can empower them, she can certainly help guide regular Americans, like you and me, avoid conflict this holiday season -- as we interact with friends and family members who may not like or share our political views.

Laurinel Owen, Laurinel is an accomplished cellist and journalist who has performed with major ensembles around the world. She has also published over 130 articles in prominent music magazines. Her memoir, “Strings Attached: A Memoir of Betrayal, Bigamy, and Self-Discovery,” details her personal journey through a tumultuous marriage and her path to healing.

Jessica Rivera, <a href="https://jessicarivera.co/">Founder &amp; CEO of JR Coaching &amp; Consulting</a>, is a seasoned leadership coach and business consultant with nearly two decades of corporate experience. She regularly empowers top-level executives and teams within Fortune 500 companies to excel in today’s competitive business environment. If she can empower them, she can certainly help guide regular Americans, like you and me, avoid conflict this holiday season -- as we interact with friends and family members who may not like or share our political views.
Laurinel Owen, <a href="https://www.laurinelowen.com/">Laurinel</a> is an accomplished cellist and journalist who has performed with major ensembles around the world. She has also published over 130 articles in prominent music magazines. Her memoir, “<a href="https://www.laurinelowen.com/shop">Strings Attached: A Memoir of Betrayal, Bigamy, and Self-Discovery</a>,” details her personal journey through a tumultuous marriage and her path to healing.

Hour 1 - Political Divisiveness Spilling Onto The Thanksgiving Table

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Guest: Mario Duarte,President and CEO of Project Dynamo—is an intelligence expert, former member of the U.S. Army, and Guatemala’s former Secretary of Intelligence. His professional credentials include some 20+ years of experience in the fields of intelligence, national security, consulting, and strategic initiatives worldwide. Mario will address some of the national security issues Trump will be inheriting when he returns to the Oval Office.; Mark L. Huddleston, holds a Ph.D. in counseling and a master’s degree in psychology. Author of eight books, his latest work, Principles of Achievement, helps readers overcome personal obstacles, enhance decision-making skills, and embrace self-development.

Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 11-17-24
Guest: Mario Duarte, President and CEO of <a href="https://projectdynamo.net/">Project Dynamo</a>—is an intelligence expert, former member of the U.S. Army, and Guatemala’s former Secretary of Intelligence. His professional credentials include some 20+ years of experience in the fields of intelligence, national security, consulting, and strategic initiatives worldwide. Mario will address some of the national security issues Trump will be inheriting when he returns to the Oval Office.; Mark L. Huddleston, holds a Ph.D. in counseling and a master’s degree in psychology. Author of eight books, his latest work, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Achievement-Mark-Huddleston-Ph-D-ebook/dp/B08MQNTGVB/">Principles of Achievement</a>, helps readers overcome personal obstacles, enhance decision-making skills, and embrace self-development.

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Guest: Alphonsus Obayuwana is a physician-scientist, happiness coach, and founder of a company that trains and certifies happiness coaches. An award-winning author, his new book, TheHappiness Formula, guides readers on how to find personal satisfaction and true contentment.

Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 2 11-17-24
Guest: <a href="https://triplehproject.com/meet-our-founder-and-ceo/">Alphonsus Obayuwana</a> is a physician-scientist, happiness coach, and founder of a company that trains and certifies happiness coaches. An award-winning author, his new book, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Happiness-Formula/Alphonsus-Obayuwana/9780757325083">The</a> <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Happiness-Formula/Alphonsus-Obayuwana/9780757325083">Happiness Formula</a>, guides readers on how to find personal satisfaction and true contentment.

Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 2 11-17-24

Tune in each week, as an established lawyer, and a self- proclaimed “man of the people,” debate some of the hottest issues impacting our city, state and nation. 

Tune in each week, as an established lawyer, and a self- proclaimed “man of the people,” debate some of the hottest issues impacting our city, state and nation.

Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas

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