Thank you!

I began “Meet The Amazings” in 2016 to celebrate the wonderful, vibrant lives of countless people in their 70s, 80s and beyond. Now, after featuring more than 750 of these incredible people, it’s time to close this chapter, and like many Amazings, start something new. Thank you to the thousands of followers who supported this […]
The Dog Ate My Homework: Really? Still?, Episode 117

Are you ever frustrated over how hard it is to get ahead? Like managing to get that raise or that promotion you so feel you deserve? In this podcast, find out what’s truly in the way of the success you long for, and how to turn things around in your favor! Listen to all Up! […]
Create a Trustworthy First Impression

Personal experience tells us how powerful first impressions are. Indeed, research reinforces our innate understanding of first impressions. The study suggests it takes just 20 seconds to detect whether a stranger is genetically inclined to being trustworthy, kind or compassionate. That’s less than a minute for you, or your witnesses, to establish a credible first […]
Another Life Lesson From My Dog

I have 2 dogs, both rescues. One of them is a German Shepherd mix, aka Baer, who had been tethered to a pole in a person’s yard with very little freedom of movement, for the first couple of years of his life. No big surprise, then, that once I adopted him, his great joy was […]
Smile! It’s Good For Your Health, Episode 116

What if you had a way to feel better, that’s always available, costs nothing and has none of those dreaded side effects? In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your not-so-wonderful moments into a feel-good solution, quickly and easily. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.
The True Value of Computer/AI Animation In Court

Most cases that don’t settle end up in trial because there are grey areas in the case–situations or testimony that can be interpreted in different ways. Computer/AI animation in court is often thought of as an effective, albeit expensive, way to show events. Research tells us, however, that there is a much more compelling reason […]
Mick Jagger

Sir Michael Philip Jagger, known to most as simply “Mick Jagger,” at 81, is still touring “live and in person,” performing with the Rolling Stones, still astounding after all these years! And Mick himself performs with all the electrifying bravado and skill of his younger years. Some of the songs performed on their latest tour […]
Why Success and Gossip Don’t Mix, Episode 113

Sure, office gossip is fun. Who doesn’t relish the latest dirt on you-know-who? But what if that “fun” interferes with your getting ahead? Hmm. In this podcast, find out why gossip is counter-productive to your success and how to handle it without turning into an anti-gossip snob. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.
Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

One of my pet peeves (I, who spend entirely too much time driving the California freeways) is drivers who don’t use their turn signals. Come on, when traveling down the freeway, the last thing you need is some driver cutting in front of you without even the hint of a warning. Namely, said turn signal. […]
Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton, at 78, released her first solo recording this past Christmas, honoring the season, and aptly called “First Christmas.” Singing has long been a passion for Diane, as has acting, but for many years, acting took precedence, until voila! Her recording debut. Diane is also a writer and photographer. Her most recent book, written […]