Episodes
Dec. 16, 2025
Part 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 clients to build and sustain wealth while providing them with the utmost in personal service through her incredibly unique holistic financial planning
Dec. 16, 2025
Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Pamela Kenyon of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Pamela Kenyon is the Broker and Owner of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Dec. 16, 2025
Part 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 organizational development, employee engagement, and brand strategy
Dec. 15, 2025
Close 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
Dec. 15, 2025
Part 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 perspective on education that connects personal history, cultural identity, and hands-on experience
Dec. 15, 2025
Part 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 degree in Sociology from CUNY College in Brooklyn, where she was first exposed to the social work field and realized it was the perfect calling for someone with her love of family and helpful nature
Dec. 15, 2025
Close 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 women’s roles in surgery continues to inspire new generations to step forward with confidence, skill, and vision
Dec. 12, 2025
Close 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 tables and setting new standards of repossession one vehicle at a time
Dec. 12, 2025
Close 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 Business, Amplify Your Value, available free on her website
Dec. 10, 2025
Part 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 where the physician or facility involved is insured and uses their firm to handle claims
Dec. 10, 2025
Close 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 safe, his mission stays the same: to pour into people with wisdom, hope, and truth so they can thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming
Dec. 10, 2025
Close 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 that delivers real business value
Dec. 9, 2025
Part 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 complexities of divorce. Based in Denver, CO, JAJO serves clients both locally and virtually, offering clarity, compassion, and a confident path forward
Dec. 9, 2025
Close 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
Dec. 9, 2025
Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Pamela Kenyon of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Pamela Kenyon is the Broker and Owner of Kenyon Insurance Agency
Dec. 8, 2025
Close 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 experience as both an accounting professional and a college educator, Welch delivers practical tools for business leaders and communities alike to help reduce workplace discrimination and encourage fair treatment for all
Dec. 8, 2025
Part 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 perspective on education that connects personal history, cultural identity, and hands-on experience
Dec. 8, 2025
Part 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 Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). He is currently a Senior Advisor at EconSalt, supporting thoughtful, pragmatic approaches to urban planning nationwide
Dec. 8, 2025
Close 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 the ongoing conversation about safety, security, and digital growth in today’s connected world. Through his perspectives and his “Secured with Dr. KJ” podcast, Johnson highlights that at the core of technological progress lies a simple truth: education and transparency are essential for everyone, from digital natives to the tech-wary
Dec. 5, 2025
Close 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 center offers therapy, life coaching, spiritual guidance, and culturally responsive care for individuals and families, drawing upon both clinical expertise and Indigenous wisdom to help clients achieve meaningful, lasting well-being
Dec. 5, 2025
Close 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 global legacy —one classroom, one gallery, and one story at a time
Dec. 4, 2025
Part 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 well-deserved recognition for a decades-long career dedicated to public service, fairness, and legal reform
Dec. 4, 2025
Close 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 on her own experiences with rescued dogs, Stone’s growing series of rhyming picture books gently teaches young readers about compassion, kindness, and the commitment that comes with welcoming a four-legged friend into the family
Dec. 4, 2025
Close 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 extraordinary career stands as proof that persistence, dedication, and humor can open both doors and minds in public life