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Eddie Wilson is a businessman who is known as the “King of Exits.” He has owned over 125 companies and exited over 120 of them successfully. His current private equity firm Collective Influence has significant holdings as well. Of those holdings, the Private Equity firm owns – Think Realty, American Association of Private Lenders, Apticode, FitCon, Tax Free Crypto, Because Coffee, The Power Room, Money Is…and about 10 other companies.
He is also known for creating an operating system that manages the growth of his companies systematically allowing him the greatest odds for success. His operating system is known as the Empire Operating System. With all of his success in his 40s he has turned his efforts to humanitarian non-profit activities with his foundation Impact Others.
In this episode, you will learn:
-Exactly what an Exit Strategy means and why you absolutely have to have one when you start a business
-How Eddie become so proficient in exit strategies to earn him the title of the King of Exits
-How to grow and scale your business without working 7 days
-Advice for new entrepreneurs. What are the musts they should do and what are the common pitfalls they should look to avoid?
-How do you find the best employees and what traits do you look for when hiring?
-The Aspire Tour – How these new tours are taking the country by storm. Inspire your growth Financially, Professionally, Personally. May 17 in Miami from 7 til 7pm. Mr. Wonderful Kevin O’Leary, Marcus Lemonis from The Profit TV Show, Alex Rodriguez, Gary V and others. July 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. -
Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, & sales pros for over 30 yrs, how to build relationships, communicate their value, & accelerate their business growth as one of the top Sales and Entrepreneur trainers in the world. Though for years he was best known for his sales classic, Endless Referrals, it’s his business parable he co-authored, The Go-Giver, that has created a worldwide movement. While part of a four-book series, The Go-Giver itself has sold well over a million copies & been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, & was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.
An advocate, supporter, & defender of the Free Enterprise system, Bob believes that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.
In this interview, hear about:
-Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving…Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”
-Examples of what a salesperson or entrepreneur can give a prospective client
-Change focus from getting to giving...putting others interests first & adding value to their lives ultimately leads to unexpected returns. Give & You Shall Receive.”
-“Don’t give as a quid pro quo, not as a strategy to get ahead, but because it is, in & of itself, a satisfying & fulfilling way to be.”
-Five Laws of Stratospheric Success.
-How do you turn a Cold Call into a Warm Call?
-How can you have business organically flow to you instead of always trying to push, persuade, cajole, hype or any other artificial way of making a sale?
-How do you deal with the prospect you know is your perfect client, but just won’t give you the time of day. They don’t return your email, phone calls or texts.
-One golden nugget of advice from a “drive-by mentor” totally shifted Bob’s perspective and played a big role in his success.
-One thing to absolutely AVOID doing when seeking out a mentor.
-What’s the best way to find a mentor?
-Why being a “Go-Giver” is absolutely congruent with — and even honors — human nature. -
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Nigel Holland is a founder of the world class band Evil Woman “The American ELO.” The Electric Light Orchestra, known around the world as the “Premier Orchestral Rock & Roll Band," pumped out many great hits in the 1970’s like Can't Get It Out of My Head, Strange Magic & Evil Woman. There was no other band quite like them. They combined the beat of disco thumpers, outlandish space-age iconography, triumphant classical orchestral arrangements, and gentle, intricate harmonies influenced by the Beatles.
In this podcast, Nigel discusses:
Why they are called the American ELO
What should we expect at an ELO concert
What attracted him most to the Electric Light Orchestra music
Who were his musical influences
What Success principals he feels contribute to his success
What makes Evil different than other bands in your same genre
Why they chose to go with the name Evil Woman and what does that iconic ELO song mean to him
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Masood Boomgaard is an internationally renowned comedian who is probably your favorite alternative life coach also known by his alter ego “Self-Help Singh.” The comedian, & (de)motivational speaker and parody expert discovered his inner alter ego when as rumor has it, he fell & hit his head as he rushed to the toilet after some bad lamb vindaloo. In this interview, Boomgaard provides simple, yet "common sense wisdom" on how to get your life together...without mincing words...and beware...some of those words are blue.Boomgard describes his Self-help Singh alter ego, who has been enjoyed by millions on the internet, as a comedic alternative life coach and de-motivational speaker. Now, Self-help Singh is LIVE with a hilarious and thought-provoking juxtaposition of stand-up comedy, parody & motivational speaking. This event contains adult content. Masood Boomgaard Presents: Self-Help Singh Live in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale as part of the TRUIST Comedy Series on Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center & The Parker. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.Self-help Singh is the alter ego of international comedianMasood Boomgaard. Self-help Singh, described as a comedicalternative life coach and de-motivational speaker, firstappeared to Boomgaard in a vision after he fell and hit his headwhile rushing to the bathroom in an attempt to outrun thegastric consequences of bad lamb vindaloo.Boomgaard has since been sharing the "common sensewisdom" and de-motivational teachings of Self-help Singh tomillions of people on the internet.The Self-help Singh live show is a hilarious yet thoughtprovoking juxtaposition of stand-up comedy, parody andmotivational speaking.Boomgaard lives in South Africa with his cat...for now
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BRUCE SUSSMAN received the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for the Broadway show Harmony.
With Jack Feldman, he co-authored the scores for Ted Tally’s Coming Attractions (Outer Critics Circle Award) and Wendy Wasserstein’s first musical, Miami, both produced by André Bishop at Playwrights Horizons. He also co-authored the score and book for Copacabana: The Musical, (Olivier Award nominee).
His half century-long collaboration with Barry Manilow has produced over 200 songs that have been featured in numerous films & have been recorded by an array of artists, earning Grammy Awards & multiple Gold & Platinum records.
We discuss:
What is it like collaborating with Barry Manilow and how did that all unfold?
When did you first get the desire to write, score & produce music? Who & what were your inspirations?
Does writing the book for a show & scoring the music come naturally to you? What are the easy parts, what are the hard parts and what does it take to get it all done to your exacting standards?
Is there a secret to your success? What advice would you offer someone else who needs a better roadmap to reach the same pinnacle of success that you have?
The show’s slogan is that HARMONY tells the extraordinary true story of the greatest entertainers the world would ever forget. There were 6 Comedian Harmonists. What made them so beloved at the time and why were they forgotten?
What does the Broadway musical Harmony mean to you and can you tell our listeners exactly your role in the show is as the maestro behind the book and lyrics and also Barry Manilow’s role with his original score in the show?
What would you like audiences to take away from the intended meaning & message of the show & how you would like to see them feeling during & after the show?
How long did it take for Harmony to get to Broadway & why the long and winding road that finally landed the show there.
What are you most proud of? Anything you would change?
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Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, & a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism & steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Six decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, & heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards & her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won "Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. She’s garnered several top-ten hits gold- and platinum-selling albums. Recently, contemporary & classic artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen honored her legacy with the album Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins.
Judy began her impressive music career at 13 as a piano prodigy dazzling audiences performing Mozart's “Concerto for Two Pianos,” but the hard luck tales & rugged sensitivity of folk revival music by artists such as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger seduced her away from a life as a concert pianist. Her path pointed to a lifelong love affair with the guitar & pursuit of emotional truth in lyrics. The focus and regimented practice of classical music, however, would be a source of strength to her inner core as she navigated the highs and lows of the music business.
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Jessica Vosk is one of Broadway's HOTTEST, surging STARS who played Elphaba in WICKED for 2 years & also appeared in Fiddler on the Roof as well as in Finding Neverland & The Bridges of Madison County. This celebrated singer & actress performs all over the US including at The Broadway Concert Series at Broward Center’s Parker Playhouse in Ft. Laud. FL on Jan. 21, 2024 at 7pm which even I don’t want to miss as I plan to attend. After this interview, I know you will want to join me. Here's what Jessica discusses:-What was it like growing up? Did she always want to be a singer & actress and what gave her the inspiration to be a performer?-Who inspired her and continues to inspire her?-How she get such a plum role like Elphaba and how may people did she compete with for the part? -What does performing do for her? What brings her the most joy in performing? -Do she ever experience fear or jitters and if so, how does she handle and overcome it?-What would be her dream performing role or scenario? -Her sold out Carnegie Hall debut in Nov. 2021 and her second sold-out show Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration in Dec 2022. Jessica takes center stage at The Parker on Sun, Jan. 21 at 7 pm accompanied by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winner John McDaniel, who was seen leading the band on the Rosie O'Donnell show for its entire six year run. I am already sold & I am super excited but what is the rest of the potential audience in store for? What should we expect?Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; and in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Hang in on the interview til the end when Jessica gifts us with an a cappella verse of one of her favorite songs!!!
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Neale Donald Walsch is the author of the international best seller Conversations With God, published in 1995, which became a global publishing phenomenon, staying on the New York Times Best Sellers List for 137 weeks.
He is the author now of Godtalk: Experiences of Humanity's Connections with a Higher Power
In this epic interview, we discuss:
-Why Neale feels Conversations With God resonated with so many people
-Did he always believe in God and why he is 100% convinced there is a God
-Can anyone talk with God
-How 2 way communication with this very real God can change your life
-How one can be sure the communication is not just one way
-What inspired him to write Godtalk and what makes it different from Conversations With God and his other books
-Why divine intervention has led you as a listener to choose to listen to this specific interview among the trillions of choices available to you. Why the necessary steps were divinely set up for you so you decide to listen right now when you need to most. Neale says "Don't Look Now, but God is talking to you."
-How God is engaging with everyone who actively seeks a conversation & how God is also communicating with us all the time even when we are not actively seeking conversation. -
Sean Young was one of Hollywood’s leading actresses. She starred in iconic movies like Blade Runner, No Way Out, Wall Street, Fatal Instinct & showed her comedic chops in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. She is now starring in a one woman play off-Broadway in New York City called Ode to the Wasp Woman. In this exclusive interview we discuss:
When did you decide you wanted to become an actress?
Why did think you could make it in a profession where most people don’t? Self-confidence or something else?
What motivates and drives you to continue to do what you?
What challenges did you face in your life, what have you overcome and what have you learned from these setbacks?
Any regrets, things you would have liked to have done differently?
Tell us about Ode to the Wasp Woman. What intrigued you and sold you on doing this Play?
What do you want audiences to feel during and after the Play?
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John Catsimatidis went from rags to riches to become the CEO of the Red Apple Group where he began his meteoric rise to billionaire status as the founder of the Gristedes supermarket chain in New York City. He started as a child immigrant from very modest beginnings were he had to learn English and where he took one small grocery store and turned it into a sprawling empire. He has gone on to be wildly successful in other industries including real estate, energy, sports and media as the owner of WABC Radio in NYC. His book is How Far Do You Want To Go: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire. If you ever dreamed of hitting the Lotto, dream on...or learn the blueprint from this book on how to get to the top...the very top.
Topics we cover in this interview include:
What was life like growing up in West Harlem?
What inspired you to write a book and what are the main takeaways you wish for our audience to learn from reading it?
What do you believe are your secrets or not so secret principles that have enabled you to build not only a successful business empire but a successful personal life as well?
What is your idea of common sense that you allude to in the subtitle of your book?
There is an incredible quote in your book that was your public school's slogan: Never let it rest until our good gets better and our better gets best. What does that mean to you and how have you applied this lesson?
In the book, you say that you were insecure in public school. Insecure that you weren't smart enough. Insecure that your English was not good enough. Insecure that the other kids had more and knew more. Insecure that you did not belong. How did you cope with that at 5 years old & how did you overcome this?
What role does collaborating with others play in your life and do you have a prime example that comes to mind of a particularly mutually successful collaboration?
Can you tell us what is the sink or swim theory you learned from your cousin in Greece? -
Bill Boggs is an Emmy-Award winning TV Talk Show host, producer & author who began his career in comedy. His TV credits include the long running Midday Live out of New York City. He was the executive producer of the groundbreaking The Morton Downey Show and was the co-creator & host of the syndicated Series Comedy Tonite. He has interviewed some of the most notable personalities of all-time, including a rare talk show interview with Frank Sinatra. John Belushi, Martha Stewart, Brooke Shields, Elliot Gould, Carly Simon, Sammy Davis Jr., Yul Brynner, Jerry Lewis, Howard Stern are among the hundreds of bold faced names he has interviewed in his storied on-air career.
Bill is the author of the 2023 book Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns (sequel to The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog).
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Joe Pantoliano has starred in numerous films including Risky Business with a 21 yr old Tom Cruise, Midnight Run, The Matrix, Teddy and TV shows like The Sopranos. He is now starring in the highly entertaining musical Rock & Roll Man in New York City.
In this exclusive interview we discuss:
-What it was like growing up dirt poor and how that inspired him to go into show business
-What it is like having roles in nearly 200 Films/TV shows/stage performances
-How he get into the 1983 movie Risky Business and if he thought Tom Cruise would be the blockbuster star he is today
-What he is most proud of among those 200 some odd roles and why
-Why did he take his current dual roles in Rock & Roll Man and what intrigued him about the musical's central theme about rock pioneer Alan Freed and the challenges of integrating Rock & Roll for both black and white audiences
-What he hopes audiences feels, learns and takes away from the show ultimately
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Eppie Lederer, better known as ANN LANDERS, was the most famous advice columnist in the world. Her columns were syndicated in newspapers all over North America. In this exclusive interview with her only child, Margo Howard, we learn:
-That her father, Jules Lederer, was equally accomplished as her mother was, as the founder of Budget Rent a Car
-Margo's infamous and controversial first article she wrote for the Chicago Tribune in the late 60's
-What is was like growing up with a famous mother and a hugely successful entrepreneur father
-How her mother landed the column as Ann Landers despite her lack of a degree and being told repeatedly she wasn't qualified
-What made Ann Landers a must read newspaper column for decades
-What life lessons Margo learned from her mother
-Which famous actor Margo was married to
-What she would change if she could
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Constantine Maroulis hit it big & became a household name during the heyday of “American Idol.” He is best known today for his iconic star turn in Broadway’s Rock of Ages for which he received a Best Actor Tony Award® nomination. His stage acting work also includes Jekyll & Hyde, The Wedding Singer, RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Toxic Avenger, and now he stars in the lead role of the off-Broadway blockbuster musical sensation…Rock & Roll Man.
We discuss:
-What was it like growing up and did he always know he had singing & acting chops and did he always want to be a star?
-How did he get on American Idol and what was it like taking the country by storm with his breathtaking performances on the show and emerging out of anonymity to an instant star?
-How is it like getting on stage and performing in front of tens of millions on TV vs. a more intimate audience of a few hundred people on a stage. Does he get nervous on TV or stage?
-How was American Idol's Simon Cowell?
-What made him excited about taking on the iconic, but challenging role of being the first person to ever portray trailblazing DJ Alan Freed (who actually is credited with coining the term Rock & Roll) in an entire show in the extraordinary new Musical Rock & Roll Man.
-What does he hope audiences feel and what does he hope they learn and take away from the show?
- Rock & Roll Man features Rock & Roll Classics created by Legends such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, LaVern Baker, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley & The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis. However, Constantine sings all original songs which require a lot of heavy lifting. He tells us about the creative process in perfecting brand new songs no one ever did prior.
-What it is like getting standing ovations and having people dance in the aisles every show?
-What are the secrets to his success and what he would advise other actors or other people in general that want to follow in your footsteps?
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Bob Gaudio was inducted into the Songwriters, Rock and Roll, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame. He was the principal writer & an original member of The Four Seasons, as in Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. He wrote and/or co-wrote “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and numerous others. He produced a number of songs for Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack & others. He co-produced the Frank Sinatra album Watertown His longtime association with Neil Diamond yielded seven albums.
It seems like almost everything Bob was involved with was wildly successful. Born in da Bronx and moved to New Jersey, he created the music for the hit Tony Award winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys, in which he was also portrayed. He is now the co-Lead producer of the sensational Neil Diamond Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise. In this exclusive interview, Bob discusses:
-How his upbringing led him down his musical path
-How his immersion in music and confidence from an early age helped his meteoric level of success starting in his teens
-The main secret behind his success that is also the secret behind all success
-What about his career he is most proud of and why?
-How the original band The Four Lovers evolved into the Four Seasons in 1960
-How the evolution occurred where he ended up becoming The Producer of The Four Seasons
-Bob's favorite songs
-What inspired the song Cheri?
-Was Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You inspired by anyone?
-How he feels about the streaming business today in a contemporary world
-Of all of the acts he worked with outside of The Four Seasons, which one intrigued him most.
-How it was like producing the Neil Diamond / Barbra Streisand duet You Don’t Bring Me Flowers and the Neil Diamond Album of the same name
-His role as co-lead producer of the Neil Diamond Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise.
-What Bob expects audiences to feel during the musical and how he wants audiences to feel after they leave the show
-What about the show he is most proud of?
-What he thinks makes Neil Diamond & his music able to transcend the usual fading plateau of success & instead be as strong as ever in now a remarkable 7 decades of musical success where his classic songs like Sweet Caroline still resonates today & even where Gen Z can sing the lyrics of.
-What would Bob Gaudio want to be most remembered for considering his breath of work and life has had so many highpoints?
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Ramon Hervey II has earned global recognition as a highly regarded entertainment manager, brand consultant & publicist who has represented Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, Paul McCartney, the Bee Gees, Muhammad Ali, Caitlyn Jenner, Quincy Jones, Vanessa Williams, The Commodores with Lionel Richie, the Jacksons with Michael Jackson and a whole lot more A Listers. He is the author of the book...The Fame Game: An Insider’s Playbook for Earning Your 15 minutes.
After having invested 4 decades in playing the fame game, Ramon reveals:
-Why he calls fame a "game" and why he choose that word for his book title.
-That there is no sure way to become famous and just like in any game, there is no guarantee. Fame is unpredictable.
-What percentage of people in the world are famous? (hint: less than 1%).
-Fame and Success don't come with a warranty
-Does luck play a role in success and fame?
-The pursuit of fame...is it a worthy, positive goal?
-Can you understand fame before you become famous?
-Why did Richard Pryor, at the height of his fame, attempt suicide & what was the famous incident which almost killed him that he later confessed to as a suicide attempt?
-Why all famous people reach a lull in their fame and have to reinvent their career
-Why everybody is not suited for fame
-His crisis management for his ex-wife, Miss America pageant winner Vanessa Williams (who famously posed for Penthouse)
-The chapter in his book: Fame Begets Fame - The More You Get, The Harder It is to Manage
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Jairek Robbins is the son of legendary Motivational Speaker Tony Robbins. He is a decorated human performance coach & speaker to world class companies & organizations. He is the best selling Author of 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭: 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 which received rave reviews from Deepak Chopra, Brian Tracy & other self improvement titans. The practical tools he shares in “LIVE IT!” can help anyone add deep meaning & purpose to their life while achieving MASSIVE SUCCESS. His philosophy is LEARN IT - LIVE IT - GIVE IT. Learn what it takes to be successful. Live it fully in your own life. Then, give it to others to help them do the same."
In this exclusive interview Jairek reveals:
-How he survived a diagnosis of having 5 or 6 days to live before the age of 20.
-The first mountain we climb is what we can GET from life. The second is what we can GIVE to life.
-The lessons from both sides of his parents: Living in a one or two bedroom apt. with mom. vs. Dad living in a castle.
-How he viewed his mom as wildly abundant in how she helped and cared about other people and despite her lack of financial abundance.
-How he accelerates people's experience of getting what they want.
-Having a vision. What are you most curious about? What would you want to have a personal PHD understanding of in life?
-How Breaking your Day into 24 Hours at a time and focusing on one perfect day at a time, rather than being overwhelmed.
-How to Create a new Habit. You never stop a habit. You only replace a habit. Choose a healthier habit.
-Every person you meet is both a warning and an example. If you hang around with someone long enough, they will eventually present a warning of what not to do. They will also present something positive which will set an example. Learn from each person you come across. -
Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang. Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975.
In this exclusive interview, we learn about their relationship and the kind of person John Lennon really was.
During this highly creative time for Lennon, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable, relaxed environment. A collection of these private photographs will be on display in various cities, including at City Winery in NYC this Sat April 8 and Sun April 9. The exhibition entitled, “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” coincides with the feature film documentary “The Lost Weekend : A Love Story” that premieres in theaters beginning April 13th. Admission to the exhibit is free to the public and all works are available to purchase. Advance tickets to the film premiere screening are on sale now at: https://www.thelostweekendtickets.com/?campaign=IconicYT. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/6v07NzukoZU.
May Pang will be in attendance at City Winery NYC and signing copies of her fine art photographs for customers. On Sunday, the fabulous Beatles band “Strawberry Fields” will be performing their weekly Ultimate Beatles Brunch concert at noon (admission required, tickets available at https://citywinery.com/NewYork/Online/Article/new-york-strawberry-fields-lp-2023.)
Billed as “a weekend that lasted 18 months and a love story that took 50 years to tell”, THE LOST WEEKEND: A LOVE STORY (from Iconic Releasing) explores the 18-month relationship (1973-1975) that John Lennon spent with May Pang, his Chinese American assistant turned lover (on Yoko Ono’s insistence and which she came to regret). With May's help, he had his most artistically and commercially productive period post-Beatles—with the albums "Mind Games", "Walls and Bridges", which included his only #1 Hit Single "Whatever Gets You Through the Night", "Rock and Roll" and collaboration with Rock legends Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, Mick Jagger, and Ringo among others. Also, on that album Pang can be heard on the song “#9 Dream” where she whispers John’s name in the song. Another song on the album “Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)” was written about Pang. Pang chronicles it all revisiting her younger self, as a naïve 22-year-old experiencing her first unforgettable love.
Pang also encouraged Lennon to reconnect with his family and his friends, which ultimately led to a reunion with Paul McCartney and a memorable jam session between the two Beatles. Pang also arranged for Julian Lennon to visit his father for the first time in almost three years. One of Pang’s photographs of Julian Lennon graces the cover of Julian’s latest album entitled “Jude.”
Lennon also went into the studio with friend Harry Nilsson during this time and produced his album “Pussy Cats.” It was during this time that Pang rented a house in Santa Monica and moved in with Lennon and fellow partiers Ringo Starr, Keith Moon (The Who) and Harry Nilsson. Several photos from this time also appear in the exhibition.
“The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light, through the lens of someone who knew him intimately during one of the most creative periods of his life. Pang’s photos will be on display and available to purchase for two days only. Check out the show and meet May Pang at City Winery NYC, 25 11th Avenue (at 15th Street), New York, NY for two days only, Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2023. -
Sam Ron bears personal witness to the greatest atrocity in human history. As of March 2023, he is one of the only remaining Holocaust Survivors his age who survived four concentration camps...and a Death March. He turns 99 in July 2023. His story is remarkable...and he himself is equally as remarkable.
You will learn:
-Where did Sam grow up and what was life like before the Germans invaded his country?
-How life changed once the Germans invaded and how long did the changes take?
-Why and when did Sam and his family decide to go into hiding and where did he hide?
-How did Sam end up in the Krakow Ghetto, how was it different than the infamous Warsaw Ghetto, and what took place in the Ghetto?
-When did Sam first realize that the Germans were not just transporting Jews to what they disguised as labor camps, but were actually killing them.
-How many times was Sam transported in cattle cars and what was that like?
-Which concentration camps was Sam in & what were they like?
-What was life like in the concentration camps and why did they move Sam around to different camps?
-What is a Death March, why and how did that happen and how did Sam survive it?
-What lessons should our listeners take away from Sam's experience?
-What does Never Again mean to Sam and why is it so important for him to share this and other Holocaust lessons -
Mark Kostabi is a prolific, world renowned artist with over 30,000 paintings under his belt! In 1982, he moved to New York City and by 1984 he was already a prominent figure of the East Village art scene.. He is most known for his paintings of faceless figures which often comment on contemporary political, social and psychological issues. His paintings are displayed all over the world. He has designed album covers, a Swatch watch and public works throughout Italy where he divides his time between Rome and New York City.
In this exclusive interview on The Motivation Show we discuss:
-What are his six golden rules for success that have catapulted him to fame and fortune?
-Why the faceless figures in his art he is so renowned? What do they represent?
-What is he most concerned about in the world today that he reflecting in his art?
-Why did he move from NY from CA & why he thinks his career took off like wildfire in the East Village art scene of the day?
-Who were his artistic influences?
-What is he most proud of?
-How would he like to be remembered?
-What advice would he give anyone starting out today?
Mark's paintings are on display at Park West Gallery locations around the world including in New York City at Park West Gallery in Soho https://www.parkwestgallery.com/newyork/ - Se mer
