Episodes

July 8, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Financial Consultant and Estate Planner Tommy Lee Ruff of Common Sense Economics for the Family

Common Sense Economics for the Family, founded by financial consultant and estate planner Tommy Lee Ruff, is proud to announce breakthrough contributions in the field of personal finance
July 8, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Transformational Coach Susan Hensley

With over 25 years of experience across journalism, executive leadership, and coaching, Susan Hensley is known for guiding women through personal and professional reinvention
July 7, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Energy Healer Edna Medinilla of Edna Energetics

Edna Energetics, founded by the Edna Medinilla, is proud to announce its unique journey from traditional education to a focus on energy healing
July 7, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Caroline Sederbaum of Happy Healthy Hypnosis

Caroline Sederbeaum, a passionate and dedicated hypnotist, is proud to announce the opening of her practice, Happy Healthy Hypnosis. Specializing in hypnosis for weight loss, better sleep, improved health, and trauma relief, the practice offers an innovative approach to tackling some of life’s most challenging issues to improve the well-being
July 3, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Healing and Empowerment Practitioner Dr. Jennifer Nestell

Jennifer “Dr. Jen” Nestell, PhD, is an experienced clinician specializing in depth psychology and trauma recovery. Dr. Jen is passionate about empowering her clients to overcome trauma by cultivating resilience and self-awareness
July 3, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Ben Christian of Concrete Constructors

Concrete Constructors is a leading name in pavement replacement for not only high traffic facilities, but also known for executing solutions for complex concrete issues in the construction industry. Concrete Constructors not only has a solid reputation in the Houston Area, but under the leadership of Ben Christian, Vice President of Operations, they have expanded operations statewide
July 2, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired Elementary School Principal Dr. Clifford King

Clifford King, Ph.D., a retired educator, has dedicated his life to bridging the gap between education and inspiration. As he continues to play an active role in his church and community, Dr. King exemplifies what it means to stay committed to lifelong learning and imparting wisdom learned from experience
July 1, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Mikhail “Misha” Gebhardt of the Life Leap Foundation

Life Leap Foundation, under the leadership of Managing Director Mikhail “Misha” Gebhardt, is amplifying its commitment to transforming lives through social services that target mental health, recovery, suicide prevention, homelessness, and human trafficking. Misha’s remarkable personal journey from an orphan in Russia to becoming a source of hope underscores the work of Life Leap Foundation
July 1, 2025

Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Artist Inseong J. Kim

Inseong Kim, a trailblazing oil paint artist and dynamic podcast host of “Yesterday Today Tomorrow,” announces her latest creative endeavors, blending the evocative world of art with the pressing narratives of modern politics
June 27, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Kim Gin Professional Solutions

Kim Gin Professional Solutions is a forerunner in mass fatality management and executive communication, offering specialized training, innovative DNA identification solutions, and strategic advice on crisis communication
June 27, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Author and Educational Diagnostician Dr. Christopher Khoury of NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation

Christopher Khoury, PhD, a passionate educator, accomplished diagnostician, and co-founder of the NextGen United Champions Sports Foundation (alongside former NFL player, Josh Stewart), shares his compelling story of overcoming undiagnosed learning disabilities in his upcoming memoir, “Keep Pushing Forward,” set to release by the end of 2025
June 27, 2025

Part 4: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Respected American Legion Auxiliary Member Beverly Sheley

Beverly Sheley currently serves as the Illinois State Chaplain for American Legion Auxiliary Department of Illinois. She performs this role concurrently, while as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Lawrenceville Unit 28
June 26, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Spotlights the Professional and Personal Beliefs of Honored Clinician Agnes A. Mina

Dr. Agnes A. Mina has been saluted and awarded top honors for her work several times. She is a clinical laboratory scientist, researcher, regulatory compliance specialist, and mentor. She credits her unwavering Christian faith as a major element in her success and will devote one of her two podcasts to the subject of God and faith
June 26, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Noted Lawyer and Fashion Creator Kelechi Okengwu

Kelechi currently practices at Baker McKenzie in their Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice Group where she focuses on a broad range of internal and government investigations, as well as high-stakes commercial litigation disputes, appearing in both state and federal courts across the US. Kelechi pours her free time into the pursuit of a fashion business, named Angelina Swann. It was partly named after Kelechi’s maternal grandmother
June 26, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Coach and Consultant Catherine Oleksiw of Measured Transitions

Catherine Oleksiw is the founder of Measured Transitions, a coaching and consulting practice, where she is a skilled educator, speaker, coach, and trainer with expertise in research, assessment and evaluation and in building the capacity of clients to monitor/track achievement related to their organizations and programs
June 26, 2025

Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Betsy Lambert of The Astral Connection

Betsy Lambert is a Certified Belief Code, Body Code and Emotion Code Practitioner at The Astral Connection
June 26, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Ben Christian of Concrete Constructors

Concrete Constructors is a leading name in pavement replacement for not only high traffic facilities, but also known for executing solutions for complex concrete issues in the construction industry. Concrete Constructors not only has a solid reputation in the Houston Area, but under the leadership of Ben Christian, Vice President of Operations, they have expanded operations statewide
June 25, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back the Law Office of Francisco Napolitano

The Law Office of Francisco Napolitano, a law firm based in Boston, offers a strong defense for all clients, regardless of their background or affiliations. The practice, grounded in principles of justice and due process, is committed to ensuring every individual receives a fair trial, standing firm in its belief that everyone deserves quality representation
June 25, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired Elementary School Principal Dr. Clifford King

Clifford King, Ph.D., a retired educator, has dedicated his life to bridging the gap between education and inspiration. As he continues to play an active role in his church and community, Dr. King exemplifies what it means to stay committed to lifelong learning and imparting wisdom learned from experience
June 25, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Hearing Instrument Specialist Donna DeMarco of Accurate Hearing Systems

Donna DeMarco is a hearing instrument specialist and the founder of Accurate Hearing Systems
June 24, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Kim Gin Professional Solutions

Kim Gin Professional Solutions is a forerunner in mass fatality management and executive communication, offering specialized training, innovative DNA identification solutions, and strategic advice on crisis communication
June 24, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Computational Biology Expert Dr. Eric Thomson-Wasiolek

Dr. Eric Thomson-Wasiolek is an expert in the field of computational biology and a proponent in the use and application of machine learning to synthetic biology
June 24, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Immigration Attorney Michael DiRaimondo at Wildes and Weinberg PC

Michael DiRaimondo, renowned immigration attorney at Wildes Law is raising the alarm over recent “unbelievably ruthless” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices
June 24, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney Donna Kaner Socol of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym

Donna Kaner Socol is a founding shareholder in the firm Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym (HSPRD)