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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 RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Michelle Runge of AI Edge Consulting
Michelle Runge is a CPD-accredited Certified AI Consultant and the founder of AI Edge Consulting. She is also the author of The Human-AI Alliance: Empower Your…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Honored Attorney Sherry H. Joseph
Sherry H Joseph was a senior attorney at Lewis Brisbois, a large and multi layered law firm. She was in their Medical Malpractice division, which handles cases…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Author Darran “D. L.” Crager
D. L. Crager is a man driven by calling. Whether he is mentoring couples, writing Christian adventure novels, planting churches, or helping communities stay…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Susan Roth of Compass Consulting
Susan Roth, founder of Compass Consulting, helps organizations move through that uncertainty with clarity, practical direction, and responsible AI adoption…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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 RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Spiritual Guide and Nature Advocate Rita Faruki of Sacred Earth Walks
Founded by Rita Faruki, Sacred Earth Walks offers in-person retreats, shamanic experiences, and nature-based guidance in Sedona, Arizona
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Pamela Kenyon of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Pamela Kenyon is the Broker and Owner of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Professor and Author of “Discrimination” Kenneth J. Welch
Author Kenneth Welch brings a unique perspective to the national conversation on discrimination with his newest book, “Discrimination.” Drawing on decades of…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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 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 Spotlights Tech Leader and Podcast Host Kenneth Johnson
Kenneth Johnson, Director and Solution Engineering Manager at Microsoft, brings a wealth of real-world experience, from military service to tech leadership, to…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Holistic Practitioners Danniel Worthen Cullumber and Gvnage Mishipeshu of Willow Medela Wellness
Founded by Danniel Worthen Cullumber, LCSW, and Gvnage Mishipeshu, Willow Medela Wellness is a holistic mental health and wellness practice based in Utah. The…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Visual Artist Charles G. H. Trott of Diasporic Images of Africa
Charles Trott, a lifelong arts educator, visual artist, and founder of Diasporic Images of Africa (DIA), is on a mission to reconnect the world with Africa’s…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back The Honorable Mattielyn B. Williams
The Honorable Mattielyn B. Williams, Tennessee’s first African American administrative judge and a lifelong advocate for justice and equity, is receiving…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Children’s Book Author Linda Stone
Linda Stone is making waves in the world of children’s literature by sharing heartfelt stories celebrating the joy and responsibility of pet adoption. Drawing…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Fundraising Expert Bonnie Squires of Squires Consulting
Bonnie Squires’ roots in advocacy, public service, and consulting run deep. As the founder of Squires Consulting and a celebrated veteran fundraiser, Bonnie’s…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Honored Attorney Sherry H. Joseph
Sherry H Joseph was a senior attorney at Lewis Brisbois, a large and multi layered law firm. She was in their Medical Malpractice division, which handles cases…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Dentistry Educator and Researcher Dr. Shankargouda Patil
From digital health platforms to light-based therapies for oral cancer, Dr. Shankargouda Patil’s career spans much of the emerging frontier in dentistry. He…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Senior Wealth Advisor Ayad Amary of Wealthcare of the Lehigh Valley
Ayad Amary, CFP® is the founder and CEO of Wealthcare of the Lehigh Valley, a firm he launched in 2021. A respected authority in the financial field, his work…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Tech Startup Advisor Gerdus “Gus” Byleveld of The Wondering
The Wondering is a new advisory firm founded by Gerdus “Gus” Byleveld, dedicated to helping early-stage technology startups and growth-minded companies lay the…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Leadership Coaching and HR Advisor Nicole Miller of Miller Workforce Solutions
Nicole Miller is a seasoned HR executive with close to 28 years of experience partnering with organizations to create strong, people-centered workplaces that…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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 RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Certified Coach, First Responder, and Wellness and Leadership Trainer Greg Furnia of Living The Good Life
Greg Furnia is a retired Special Operations Supervisor Course Developer/Instructor (CDI) for the United States Border Patrol and founder of Living The Good…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Acclaimed Human Rights Activist Justin B. Mudekereza of Rescue Democracy International
Justin B. Mudekereza is a Philanthropist, Human rights activist and a political advocate. He is the founder and CEO of Rescue Democracy International (RDI), a…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Professional Staffing Leader Tiffany Scott of myScout and Leveling Up
Tiffany Scott is the founder and CEO of myScout and Leveling Up. With nearly two decades of experience in staffing, executive leadership, and career…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Fundraising Warrior and Account Executive Tosha Wise of RaiseAway
As an Account Executive with RaiseAway, Tosha Wise connects nonprofits and schools nationwide with unique fundraising experiences—think luxury trips and…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Retired English Professor, Author, and Artist Wesley Moore III
Wesley Moore, III is a retired English professor, author, and digital artist based in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Since retirement, he has published two…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Private Investigator Stephen J. Miller of S. J. Miller Associates
Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, S.J. Miller Associates offers a full range of investigative services to individuals, attorneys, and businesses across the Rocky…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Chef Sean Kinoshita of Blue Menpachi
Chef Sean Kinoshita is a Hawaii-born, Las Vegas-based culinary consultant and the owner of Blue Menpachi LLC
Close Up RadioPart 4: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Public Speaker Wendy Wayman of Whiskey Squared
Through Whiskey Squared LLC, Wayman brings her story to corporate, academic, government, and community audiences. She offers expertise on topics such as…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Acclaimed Human Rights Activist Justin B. Mudekereza of Rescue Democracy International
Justin B. Mudekereza is a Philanthropist, Human rights activist and a political advocate. He is the founder and CEO of Rescue Democracy International (RDI), a…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Professional Staffing Leader Tiffany Scott of myScout and Leveling Up
Tiffany Scott is the founder and CEO of myScout and Leveling Up. With nearly two decades of experience in staffing, executive leadership, and career…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Personal Trainer Paul Medina of Capital Energy Training
Capital Energy Training offers personalized fitness, injury prevention, and recovery services in the Washington, D.C. area. Led by Paul Medina, the studio…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Computer Engineer and Attorney Jennifer R. Davis
Jennifer R. Davis is an experienced board director, attorney and computer engineer dedicated to aligning technology, law, and corporate strategy for real-world…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Senior Executive Consultant Joan Sugerman of Gemini Worldwide
Joan Sugerman is the founder of Gemini Worldwide, a strategic firm that works with business leaders and executive teams to create breakthrough results with…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Turf Expert Brad Snavely of STS Turf
While most might see a golf course or football field as just a patch of grass, Brad Snavely, Vice President & Technical Director of STS Turf, sees a living…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Robert Polacek of the RoseBernard Studio
RoseBernard Studio, led by co-founder and Creative Director Robert Polacek, brings a deeply human approach to hospitality design celebrated for creating guest…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Author and Minister Lisa S. Owens of Surrender All
Lisa Owens is an author, minister, and the founder of Surrender All, a platform dedicated to faith-based education and personal growth
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Talent Management Consultant Angela O’Dorisio of O’Dorisio Consulting
Founded by Angela O’Dorisio, O’Dorisio Consulting provides tailored leadership development, strategic HR solutions, and coaching services for organizations and…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Noted Author, Investigative Reporter, and Lawyer Charlotte Dennett
Charlotte Dennett has focused more than 50 years on her diverse career paths as an attorney, author and investigative journalist. Her discoveries have been…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Cancer Treatment Pioneer Anita Davidson of Creative BioTherapeutics
Anita Davidson, along with her husband Dr. Don Davidson are the co-founders of Creative BioTherapeutics (CBT), a biotechnology company
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Children’s Book Author Linda Stone
Linda Stone is making waves in the world of children’s literature by sharing heartfelt stories celebrating the joy and responsibility of pet adoption. Drawing…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Multilingual Teacher Rachel Sharma
Multilingual teacher, Rachel Sharma, says her greatest joy is teaching her students English language skills while helping them feel included, accepted, and…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Sara McKenzie Mixed Media Art
Sara McKenzie launched Sara McKenzie Art as a vehicle for her passion for creative expression
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights The Honorable Mattielyn B. Williams
The Honorable Mattielyn B. Williams, Tennessee’s first African American administrative judge and a lifelong advocate for justice and equity, is receiving…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Emeritus Professor Tamu Chambers of Hudson Valley Community College
Tamu Chambers is an Emeritus Professor at Hudson Valley Community College, where she spent over two decades teaching, mentoring, and advocating for students…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Freelance Brand Consultant Naomi Arndt
Naomi Arndt specializes in brand consulting, crisis management, and administrative support for organizations of all sizes. With a background in public…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Chef Sean Kinoshita of Blue Menpachi
Chef Sean Kinoshita is a Hawaii-born, Las Vegas-based culinary consultant and the owner of Blue Menpachi LLC
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Nicole and Bobby Hancock-Caldwell of Ole Mule Axes N’ Fun
Located at the heart of Missouri on historic Route 66, Ole Mule Axes N’ Fun is redefining family entertainment while preserving a beloved local landmark…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Grants Development Manager Andre M. Danzy of the Fulton County Government
Fulton County, Georgia is proud to recognize Andre Danzy, Grants Development Manager, for his dedicated service, innovative solutions, and commitment to the…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Tina M. Greene of Nana’s Foundation
Nana’s Foundation is a nonprofit resource hub founded by Tina M. Greene to connect women with trusted resources, practical help, and genuine community…
Close Up RadioClose Radio Spotlights Elvie Garcia of Elvie’s Traveling Angels and West Hill Home Care
The care of America’s elders is at a crossroads, and Elvie Garcia, founder of West Hill Home Care, is leading the way toward a brighter future for seniors
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Organization Expert Felicia Bechtel of the Spotless Organization
Felicia Bechtel, founder of the Spotless Organization, is celebrating seven years of professional success, growth, and innovation in the home and business…
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Robert Polacek of the RoseBernard Studio
RoseBernard Studio, led by co-founder and Creative Director Robert Polacek, brings a deeply human approach to hospi-tality design celebrated for creating guest…
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Welcomes Back Author and Activist Alan McGowan of Citizen BOAS
Alan McGowan is an environmental scientist, educator, author, and policy analyst. Through Citizen Boas, he is working to build stronger public understanding of…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired Professor of Occupational Therapy Glen Gillen of Columbia University
Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, is a retired professor of occupational therapy at Columbia University, author, and clinical specialist in neurological…
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Cancer Coach Pam Albert of Catalyst for Positive Change
Founded by Pam Albert, Catalyst for Positive Change is a dedicated coaching service designed to support cancer patients and survivors
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Sara McKenzie Mixed Media Art
Sara McKenzie launched Sara McKenzie Art as a vehicle for her passion for creative expression
Close Up RadioClose Up Radio Spotlights Pain Coach Stacey Townsend of Brain Retrain For Pain
Stacey Townsend is a certified pain coach who strives to guide and educate people about the techniques of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)