Episodes

June 23, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Sandy Day of For Small Business Only

For Small Business Only, LLC, founded by seasoned entrepreneur Sandy Day, is delighted to announce an innovative business credit financial training service
June 23, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Career Transition and Retirement Coach Millree Williams of Willekop Coaching

Founded by Millree Williams, Willekop Coaching is dedicated to serving mid- to late-career professionals and retirees. With a focus on career transitions and retirement lifestyle planning, the company inspires and empowers individuals to make intentional life choices
June 20, 2025

Part 3: 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 19, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights the Life and Professional Career of Top Lawyer Thierry V. Barkley

Thierry V. Barkley is an oft-saluted lawyer with a career that spans more than 40 years. He practices in the insurance subsect of the law, defending cases and arranging settlements related to life, health, ERISA, disability and related areas of insurance law
June 19, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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 19, 2025

Part 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Author and Retired Pfizer Executive Bruce Ellig

Bruce Ellig is recognized as the ultimate guru for wage and compensation strategies, and more specifically for executive compensation. His career spans 6 decades, and his ability to strategically design compensation programs began when he was an HR leader at Pfizer
June 18, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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 18, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Author and Master Fitness Trainer David Emerson Frost of Well Past Forty LLC

David Emerson Frost, a seasoned author, retired Navy Captain, and master fitness trainer, renowned for books like “Kaboomer” and “Strong to Save,” is proud to announce his latest literary contributions and the continuing growth of his Well Past Forty initiative
June 18, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Hearing Instrument Specialist Donna DeMarco of Accurate Hearing Systems

Donna DeMarco is a hearing instrument specialist and the founder of Accurate Hearing Systems
June 18, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Rene Swain of RA-KEY

RA-KEY, a groundbreaking company founded by Rene Swain, is thrilled to announce its innovative approach to self-healing and self-realization. Known for challenging conventional narratives, Rene Swain has developed RA-KEY as a platform to assist individuals in unlocking their true potential by accessing and healing through the power of memory
June 18, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Amy Brotherson LCSW at Hilltop Counseling Services

Amy Brotherson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and mental health coach who works with clients, from age 3 to adult, whose lives have been impacted by trauma and stressful events. Currently, she is employed at Hilltop Counseling Services, a comprehensive mental health center that provides a complete range of services that include evidence-based therapeutic techniques and uncommon approaches like activity-based experiential therapy
June 18, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Crisis Coach Scott Silverman

As a highly acclaimed crisis coach, Scott Silverman is deeply committed to guiding individuals and families seeking to overcome challenging life situations like the devastating effects of addiction and trauma
June 17, 2025

Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Author and Historian John Allen

Dr. John Allen, a renowned historian and researcher, is excited to announce a new discovery in his family’s history that intertwines with significant historical events, shedding new light on some of the most pivotal moments of the early 20th century
June 17, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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 17, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Leadership and Business Coach Eileen Wainwright of Wright Impact Group

Eileen Wainwright is the founder and president of Wright Impact Group, a coaching, consulting, and advisory company
June 17, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Steven Cantrell of MedEx Urgent Care

MedEx Urgent Care, founded by healthcare veteran Steven Cantrell, is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape by providing unparalleled, patient-focused experiences, inspired by a deeply personal commitment to improving the quality of urgent care
June 17, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Carla J. Lewis of CJL Innovations

Carla Lewis is the CEO of CJL Innovations. She has empowered hundreds of high-performance professionals and organizations to keep on top of their game and lead with intention and purpose
June 16, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Research Scientist Emmanuel Ajala

Dr. Emanuel Ajala, a distinguished bio-medical researcher and pathophysiological investigator, continues to make significant strides in the fight against some of the world’s most lethal diseases, including breast cancer, HIV infection, and the Ebola virus. Operating independently and drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Ajala is developing innovative methodologies that can reshape how infectious diseases are understood and managed
June 16, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Expert in Iron Metabolism Disorders Dr. Gordon McLaren

Dr. Gordon McLaren, a distinguished expert in iron metabolism disorders with an extensive background in hematology and oncology, is making significant strides in his specialized field. With groundbreaking contributions to the scientific community’s understanding and management of iron disorders, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis, Dr. McLaren continues to influence both clinical practice and research
June 16, 2025

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Dr. Carlous Caple of Caple Global Associates

Caple Global Associates, founded by Dr. Carlous Caple, is proud to announce its strategic initiatives to transform education and cybersecurity
June 16, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Quantum Healing Practice Debra Bovan Healing

Founded by Debra Bovan, a seasoned practitioner with a deep understanding of shamanic traditions and quantum healing modalities, Debra Bovan Healing guides individuals toward profound self-awareness and holistic healing
June 13, 2025

Part 2: 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 13, 2025

Close Up Radio Spotlights Grief Coach and Author David Knapp of Grief Relief Ministries

Grief Relief Ministries, founded by grief coach and author David Knapp, is proud to announce the launch of comprehensive grief coaching services designed to help individuals navigate the complex emotions of loss with the aid of those around them
June 12, 2025

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights 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