Episodes

Nov. 4, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Author Janet Zappala of Guapo’s Tales

Guapo’s Tales is a children’s book series by Janet Zappala, a multiple Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and award-winning author. The books star Guapo, a real 3,000-pound steer and gentle giant who serves as the series’ goodwill ambassador. Each story draws on true animal rescue experiences to teach children kindness, compassion, patience and understanding, and to encourage a love of reading
Nov. 2, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights M. Teresa Lawrence of The Trueness Project

M. Teresa Lawrence is a former attorney, author, and the founder of The Trueness Project. The Trueness Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Daniel, Wyoming. Its tagline is “Inspiring Authenticity Through the Leadership of Play.” She also is the sole author of “Gloriousness” and speaks widely on kindness and leadership
Oct. 30, 2026

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Acclaimed Author, Composer, and Teacher Ann Mracek

Ann Mracek has written symphonies, conducted them, and now built a book around one. ‘Symphony of Self: Compose Your Life’ recently won Author of the Year, Self-Help, at the 2026 International Impact Book Awards in Hollywood
Oct. 30, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Author and Writer Steve Gordy of BLS Aiken

Steve Gordy is a retired industrial trainer, training manager and technical writer who now works as a college instructor and creative writer in Aiken, South Carolina. He also is the founder of BLS Aiken
Oct. 29, 2026

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Handwriting Expert Laurie Hoeltzel

Laurie Hoeltzel is a forensic document examiner with offices serving California, Florida, Texas and Arizona
Oct. 27, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Life Coach, Health Coach, and Ayurvedic Consultant Cyndi Marcotte

Cyndi Marcotte is the founder of Spruce and Stone Life Coaching, LLC, a practice she established in 2025. As a coach, she helps people utilize a variety of tools, which use the Wayfinder approach
Oct. 26, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Nancy Thompson Coaching

Nancy Thompson is a board-certified nurse coach and the founder of Nancy Thompson Coaching, a Maine-based practice that works with women in perimenopause, including those navigating sobriety. She serves clients virtually across the United States and worldwide
Oct. 23, 2026

Part 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Acclaimed Author, Composer, and Teacher Ann Mracek

Ann Mracek has written symphonies, conducted them, and now built a book around one. ‘Symphony of Self: Compose Your Life’ recently won Author of the Year, Self-Help, at the 2026 International Impact Book Awards in Hollywood
Oct. 23, 2026

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Palliative Nurse Lorri C. Jackson

Lorri Jackson is a registered nurse who works in palliative and end-of-life care in Utah, where her role as a hospice case manager includes nurse educator, goals-of-care conversations with patients and families, and advance care planning
Oct. 22, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Author Janet Zappala of Guapo’s Tales

Guapo’s Tales is a children’s book series by Janet Zappala, a multiple Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and award-winning author. The books star Guapo, a real 3,000-pound steer and gentle giant who serves as the series’ goodwill ambassador. Each story draws on true animal rescue experiences to teach children kindness, compassion, patience and understanding, and to encourage a love of reading
Oct. 22, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Brad Jacobs of America’s CPA

America’s CPA is a Charlottesville, Virginia, offering tax preparation and nonprofit financial services, with virtual service available nationwide. Founder Brad Jacobs is a licensed CPA with more than 25 years of tax experience who started the firm after seeing everyday Americans turned away by large accounting firms focused on high net worth clients
Oct. 21, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Registered Nurse Dolly Colby

Dolly Colby is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a master’s degree in biochemistry from Stanford University. Over more than two decades in health care, she has worked in labor and delivery, medical weight loss, IV wellness therapy and bio-identical hormone therapy, and she is currently working as a travel nurse
Oct. 20, 2026

Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Animal Communicator and Psychic Shirley Scott

Shirley Scott is a psychic with many years of experience helping solve the dilemmas of people and pets. She is warm, friendly, honest and professional. She has published several books on helping deal with ghosts and demons, talking to spirits, and talking to animals
Oct. 20, 2026

Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Scott Silverman of Your Crisis Coach

Scott H. Silverman is a San Diego crisis coach and the founder of Your Crisis Coach, an outpatient treatment program
Oct. 19, 2026

Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Motorsports Legend Ken Clapp

Ken Clapp is a noted businessman, entrepreneur and motorsports executive. He is an iconic figure in American short track racing and the long-time co-owner of Stockton 99 Speedway. His legacy spans more than 6 decades. His contributions shaped the industry, particularly for the expansion of NASCAR to the West Coast and abroad. Ken has also been inducted into The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame and today sits on its Board of Directors
Oct. 14, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Attorney Karen Kimble of Technology Law PLLC

Karen Kimble runs her own law practice that empowers scientists and other technical professionals in gaining patents for their discoveries. Technology Law PLLC, established in 2004, is a high-level specialty legal service that supports the needs of small businesses and solo inventors
Oct. 14, 2026

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Attorney Michelle Tullio of Gonzalez, Tullio and Blache

Gonzalez, Tullio & Blache, LLC, is a personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Co-founder Michelle M. Tullio has been practicing law for over 32 years, with a background that includes a judicial clerkship in Union County and years of work on both sides of civil litigation
Oct. 12, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Attorney, Author, Entrepreneur, and The IRS Angel Yael N. Lazar of EMBER

Yael Lazar is an attorney, author, entrepreneur, and founder of EMBER. She is also affectionately known as “The IRS Angel”
Oct. 9, 2026

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Palliative Nurse Lorri C. Jackson

Lorri Jackson is a registered nurse who works in palliative and end-of-life care in Utah, where her role as a hospice case manager includes nurse educator, goals-of-care conversations with patients and families, and advance care planning
Oct. 7, 2026

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Attorney Michelle Tullio of Gonzalez, Tullio and Blache

Gonzalez, Tullio & Blache, LLC, is a personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Co-founder Michelle M. Tullio has been practicing law for over 32 years, with a background that includes a judicial clerkship in Union County and years of work on both sides of civil litigation
Oct. 5, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Coach and Communication Trainer Barbara Boldt and Boldt Global

Barbara Boldt is the owner of Boldt Global -- a rare type of coaching practice specifically oriented to people’s ability to craft and deliver messages with enhanced confidence and power. Many of her clients are business leaders who need to motivate and persuade
Oct. 5, 2026

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Author and Mental Health Advocate Tammy Powder

Tammy Powder is a mother of four, author, children’s book author, public speaker, meditation teacher, Spiritual writer and mental health advocate. She has built her life's work around a deeply personal message: we need to care for ourselves as deeply as we care for the people we love
Oct. 1, 2026

Close Up Radio Spotlights Artist Shubhada Zunjarwad of Art ‘n Fun with Shubhs

ANFS Studio is a Sunnyvale, California, art education business founded by Shubhada Zunjarwad. The studio offers painting and drawing instruction to students ranging from young children to adults, hosts community workshops at venues such as the Sunnyvale Public Library, and shares behind-the-scenes lessons through its YouTube channel and Instagram accounts @artnfunwithshubhs
Oct. 1, 2026

Part 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Coach and Consultant Catherine Oleksiw of Measured Transitions

Dr. Catherine Oleksiw (a. k. a. Dr. O) is the founder of Measured Transitions, a coaching and consulting practice. She also is a skilled educator, speaker, coach, and trainer with expertise in research, assessment, and evaluation and in building the capacity of clients to adapt and survive in any business climate