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Close Up Radio
Welcome to Close Up Radio! Close Up Radio, hosted by veteran award-winning broadcast TV and radio personalities Jim Masters and Doug Llewelyn, is an exciting and dynamic series featuring multiple episodes daily. Our broadcasts are informative, entertaining, thought-provoking, and empowering. As part of the Telly Award-winning Close Up Television, a full-service media company, we provide entrepreneurs, business owners, and extraordinary individuals a global platform to share their stories. We…
Episodes
Close Up RadioPart 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Coach and Consultant Catherine Oleksiw of Measured Transitions
Dr. Catherine A. Oleksiw, Ph.D., PCC, founder of Measured Transitions
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Certified Fraud Examiner Henry Fuentes of Fuentes Forensics LLC
Henry Fuentes is the owner of Fuentes Forensics, LLC, where he is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Litigation Support Consultant, and…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Poet and Empowered Christian Woman of Faith Nancian Hall
Nancian Hall is an inspiring woman who has made God’s work her life’s work. She also composes spiritual poetry and is hoping to have them turned into songs…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Integrative Health Practitioner Winnie Odhiambo of Thrive Beyond the Spectrum
Winnie Odhiambo is the founder of Thrive Beyond the Spectrum as an integrative health practitioner, helping children on the Autism spectrum, as well as the…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Forensic Accountant and Financial Investigator Ed Martin of Sage Investigations
Ed Martin is the founder of Sage Investigations, a forensic accounting and financial investigation firm based in Austin, TX. The firm’s services include…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Tax Preparer Paul Dean of Everyday People Tax Return Service
Paul Dean is a tax preparer at Everyday People Tax Return Service
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Realtor Ali Watt of The Watt Project
Close Up Radio Spotlights Realtor Ali Watt of The Watt Project
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Author Dr. Susan Krup Grunin of SKG Creations
Dr. Susan Krup Grunin is an award-winning author, educator, executive coach, artist and retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer, based in Naples, Florida…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Kathy O'Neill of What's Next Transition Coaching
Kathy O’Neill is the owner of a practice called What’s Next Transition Coaching. She is a woman who not only believes in embracing change, she actually chases…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Top Lawyer John R. Teakell
John R. Teakell is an often-honored lawyer, with a number of inclusions and accolades on his resume, such as Top 100 Attorney, Super Lawyer and Elite Lawyers…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Food Safety Expert Kevin Forrest of Bevara High-Processing Tolling Services
Bevara High-Pressure Processing Tolling Services, founded by Kevin Forrest, is a newly established facility in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, specializing in…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Acclaimed Attorney John Leonard of John S. Leonard Law
For more than four decades, John S. Leonard has dedicated his legal career to navigating the complex, high-stakes world of eminent domain and real property…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Spotlights Danielle Joleigh Bennett of Radiant Legacy Collective
As the Founder, President, and CEO of Radiant Legacy Collective, Inc., Danielle Joleigh Bennett leads a multi-brand strategic architecture company dedicated to…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Psychiatrist, Telehealth Pioneer, and Author Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai
Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is a quadruple board-certified psychiatrist, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Fellow of the American College…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Advocate, Reiki Practitioner, and Psychic Healer Coventina Waterhawk
Surviving the early storms of her own life, Coventina Waterhawk is bringing hope and practical support to others navigating mental health challenges and…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired Urban Planner Richard G. Bickel
Richard G. Bickel is a retired urban planner who has served with distinction at the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the Southeastern Pennsylvania…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Dedicated Surgeon Dr. Sharona Ross
Dr. Sharona Ross is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in Foregut and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) robotic surgery. Based in Tampa, Florida, she…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Government Fraud Consultant Jenniffer Wilson
Jenniffer F. Wilson is a Government Fraud and Accountability Consultant with over 30 years of experience in federal oversight, performance auditing, grant…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Cybersecurity Expert and Organizational Change Management Strategist Dr. Sharon L. Burton
Dr. Sharon L. Burton is an internationally recognized and cited Cybersecurity Professor, researcher, and thought leader, inspiring professionals and students…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Author Dr. Susan Krup Grunin of SKG Creations
Dr. Susan Krup Grunin is an award-winning author, educator, executive coach, artist and retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer, based in Naples, Florida…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Coach and Consultant Catherine Oleksiw of Measured Transitions
Dr. Catherine A. Oleksiw, Ph.D., PCC, founder of Measured Transitions
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Child Abuse Survivor and Author Cynthia L. Keller
Cynthia L. Keller, a human trafficking survivor, author, and mentor, is using her voice to address critical issues surrounding the recruitment and protection…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Professor and Author of “Discrimination” Kenneth J. Welch
Kenneth J. Welch, PhD, CPA, a seasoned professor, experienced accountant, and author of the eye-opening book “Dis-crimination,” is stepping forward with…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Former Foster Child, Army Veteran, and Author Dr. Kay Kizer of Kay’s Carry On
From humble beginnings as a foster child to a U.S. Army veteran, chaplain, and acclaimed author, Dr. Kay Kizer’s journey reads like a lesson in perseverance…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Leadership Coach and Author Shannon Carver of Lean Leaders Plus
Shannon Carver is a seasoned leadership consultant, executive coach, and the founder and president of Lean Leaders Plus. Recently, he became an author with his…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Top Lawyer John R. Teakell
John R. Teakell is an often-honored lawyer, with a number of inclusions and accolades on his resume, such as Top 100 Attorney, Super Lawyer and Elite Lawyers…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Food Safety Expert Kevin Forrest of Bevara High-Processing Tolling Services
Bevara High-Pressure Processing Tolling Services, founded by Kevin Forrest, is a newly established facility in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, specializing in…
Close Up RadioPart 4: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Susan Schall of SOS Consulting
Susan O. Schall is a woman with an extraordinary set of skills and engineering education that she parlayed into an engineering career followed by a consulting…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Author, Speaker, Chef, and Dog Mom Amber DiGiovanni
Close Up Radio salutes Amber DiGiovanni, a U.S. Air Force veteran, author, and motivational speaker whose life is defined by resilience and reinvention. Also…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Licensing Agent Stephanie Glamack for the Book “Littluns and the Book of Darkness”
Stephanie Glamack, licensing agent and passionate advocate for the enchanting adventure “Littluns and the Book of Darkness,” is opening up about the deeply…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Career Ownership Coach Christine Melekian of The Entrepreneur’s Source
Christine Melekian is a career ownership coach at The Entrepreneur’s Source
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Psychiatrist, Telehealth Pioneer, and Author Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai
Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is a quadruple board-certified psychiatrist, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Fellow of the American College…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired Urban Planner Richard G. Bickel
Richard G. Bickel is a retired urban planner who has served with distinction at the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the Southeastern Pennsylvania…
Close Up RadioPart 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Susan Schall of SOS Consulting
Susan O. Schall is a woman with an extraordinary set of skills and engineering education that she parlayed into an engineering career followed by a consulting…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Public Speaker Wendy Wayman of Whiskey Squared
Wendy Wayman, Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Retired), served over 40 years on active duty, becoming the Army’s longest-serving warrant officer and one of only a…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Susan Schall of SOS Consulting
Susan O. Schall is a woman with an extraordinary set of skills and engineering education that she parlayed into an engineering career followed by a consulting…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Danielle Joleigh Bennett of Radiant Legacy Collective
As the Founder, President, and CEO of Radiant Legacy Collective, Inc., Danielle Joleigh Bennett leads a multi-brand strategic architecture company dedicated to…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Freelance Brand Consultant Naomi Arndt
Naomi Arndt, a freelance brand consultant with a unique blend of academic rigor and lived experience, is bringing a fresh, people-centered approach to…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Public Speaker Wendy Wayman of Whiskey Squared
Wendy Wayman, Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Retired), served over 40 years on active duty, becoming the Army’s longest-serving warrant officer and one of only a…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Infant Apparel Innovator Janet DeMaria of Skadoosie
Janet DeMaria is an entrepreneur, owner, inventor, and founder of Skadoosie an online apparel for infants
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Topnotch Social Worker Doris Iheagwam
Doris Iheagwam is a noteworthy woman, not just because of her work history as a social worker, but also her personal story and ethics. She has a Bachelor’s…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Jeremy Haster of HGP Investments
Jeremy Haster is the principal of HGP Investments where he delivers specialized project contracting and consulting solutions that enhance the value of your…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Mikhail A. Urinson of Ark Quant Crypto and Legacy Quant
Mikhail A. Urinson is the founder of Ark Quant Crypto
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Book Publishing Expert Jennifer Welsch of JLW Publishing Services
Jennifer L. Welsch is the owner of JLW Publishing Services, a one-stop source for everything an author needs to prepare a manuscript for publication and sale
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Marketing and AI Expert Jeff Pedowitz of The Pedowitz Group
Founded by Jeff Pedowitz, the Pedowitz Group is a leading consulting firm specializing in marketing technology, revenue operations, and AI-driven growth…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Spiritual Connector and Sacred Guide Mahana Mazur of Mahana Sacred Way
Mahana “Mary” Mazur is a spiritual connector and sacred guide at Mahana Sacred Way
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Jeremy Haster of HGP Investments
Jeremy Haster is the principal of HGP Investments where he delivers specialized project contracting and consulting solutions that enhance the value of your…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Susan Schall of SOS Consulting
Susan O. Schall is a woman with an extraordinary set of skills and engineering education that she parlayed into an engineering career followed by a consulting…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Forensic Accountant Bruce Smith of Smith Forensics
Smith Forensics specializes in forensic accounting services for insurance-related business interruption and property damage claims. Founder Bruce Smith brings…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Forensic Accountant Alan I. Blass of AIB Forensics
Founded by Alan Blass, AIB Forensics specializes in forensic accounting and fraud examination for attorneys, government entities, and corporations. With…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights P. Frank Vasquez of In Search of Hope
In Search of Hope is a nonprofit organization founded in 2023 by P. Frank Vasquez dedicated to supporting individuals facing trauma, homelessness, and…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Pamela Trigg of JAJO Divorce Solutions
JAJO Divorce Solutions, led by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Pamela Trigg, provides tailored financial guidance to individuals and couples navigating the…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Carol Lane of The Financial Resource Center
Carol Lane is the visionary behind her full-service financial company The Financial Resource Center. For over forty years, Carol has been empowering her…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Pamela Kenyon of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Pamela Kenyon is the Broker and Owner of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Freelance Brand Consultant Naomi Arndt
Naomi Arndt, a freelance brand consultant with a unique blend of academic rigor and lived experience, is bringing a fresh, people-centered approach to…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Concert Pianist and Professor of Music Charles H. Pettaway of Lincoln University
Charles H. Pettaway is a concert pianist and Full Professor of Music at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Features Professor Emerita Dr. Cynthia Darche Park, PhD of the Institute For Transformative Education at San Diego State University
Dr. Cynthia Darche Park, Professor Emerita at San Diego State University and Director of the Institute for Transformative Education, is inspiring a fresh…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Topnotch Social Worker Doris Iheagwam
Doris Iheagwam is a noteworthy woman, not just because of her work history as a social worker, but also her personal story and ethics. She has a Bachelor’s…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Dedicated Surgeon and Bicycle Accident Survivor Dr. Sharona Ross of the Annual International Women in Surgery Career Symposium
Dr. Ross is a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, a dedicated mentor, and founder of the Women in Surgery community. Her commitment to advancing…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Jenny Liagre of Rockwood Recovery Inc.
In an industry often misrepresented by reality television and misunderstood by the public, Jenny Liagre, co-founder of Rockwood Recovery Inc., is turning the…