Passion by Design

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Passion by Design: Paula & Sandy

Carmel designers, authors and radio personalities throw the curtains wide open on sex, sensuality and the perfect bedroom Paula McChesney and Sandy Peckinpah show couples how to create a more beautiful life - starting with their surroundings.

Passion By Design, guest: Rhonda Ricardo

This week, Sandy and Paula interview Rhonda Ricardo, a freelance columnist for The Californian/North County Times Social Scene as she bravely sets out in her spare time to compile answers for the heart broken women in her world; women who know or suspect their men have one foot out the door and can feel the ground crumbling under their feet. Ricardo knows how to pick-em'! These years of colorful stories, mostly about men who have left their women and then ached to return gathered across the United States, include the writer's amusing observations about each man. This is an insightful look at how to love the man you are with, and give him the woman he can't live without. Rhonda's website is www.CherriesOverQuicksand.com

passion By Design, guest: etiquette expert, Kathy Guice

Paula and Sandy interview Kathleen Guice, etiquette expert. Meet Kathleen Guice, graduate of the American School of Protocol and a graduate from The Emily Post Institute's Business Etiquette. Kathleen is a native to California and has lived along the Carmel coast for many years. She shares her affection between the Monterey Peninsula and the burgeoning Central Coast Wine Region. She is able to offer her services to the San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Monterey areas. Her instructional courses are offered in the upscale communities, with many chic, high-end business that require sales and contact staff to have the very best personal skills. The Pacific School of Etiquette can provide these skills to your employees and offer quality Life Skills to children and young adults.

Passion By Design, guest: Stefan Pinto

Sandy and Paula interview Stefan Pinto, National Fitness Expert and Talk Show Host Transformation: From Fat to Fabulously Fit! Fitness model, Stefan Pinto, was once over 50 lbs overweight. His motivation to lose weight manifested by being willing do something different and by persevering in his goal. He advocates weight loss with a combination of proper nutrition and effective, daily movement and exercise. Stefan Pinto hosts a radio talk show about food and sex; how to combine these two basic human necessities to live an exciting, interesting and happy life. He is also a national columnist. Stefan is the only Playgirl Centerfold to be interviewed by The New York Times for his abdominals! www.pintofactory.com So what can we learn from Stefan? Listen in to learn how you can transform your life!

passion By Design, guest: Lynn Colwell

Paula and Sandy interview Author: Lynn Colwell. Lynn Colwell is half of the mother-daughter duo known for putting fun and meaning into greening holidays and celebrations. In their book, "Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family", along with appearances on radio, TV, print and online, Lynn and Corey share quick, easy, affordable ways to make every special occasion healthier for people and the planet. They also are founders of the nationwide non-profit initiative, Green Halloween® and National Costume Swap Day. You can check out their tips at www.CelebrateGreen.net.

passion By Design, guest: producer, actor, and musician Michael Alden

Michael Alden is a Rounder/Universal recording artist in the band Malibu Storm. His single "Photograph" reached number # 2 on the Billboard Chart and he currently has a hit music video playing on CMT (country music TV) & GAC (Great American Country TV). He has also toured all over the world including several performances at the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Also, a theater producer recently producing the Broadway concert "Broadway Unleashed" featuring Chita Rivera, Bernadette Peters, Beth Leavel, Norm Lewis, and several other Broadway stars. Sandy Peckinpah and Paula McChesney interview musician and producer, Michael Alden. With the help of casting director Barry Moss, he has produced several concerts & one woman shows with various Broadway performers including 5 shows for Tony Award winners. As a music producer, he has produced the children's album "Rosey the Imperfect Angel" based on Sandy Peckinpah's inspirational children's book that expressed the valuable lesson that there is beauty in imperfection. This album was placed on the Grammy Award preliminary ballot. As an actor, he made my Broadway debut in a special engagement of "Brigadoon" at the Shubert Theater for the Irish Rep featuring Matthew Broderick & Christine Ebersole. He also played an Apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar with Jack Black, Ben Vereen, Clint Holmes, and Ted Neeley in Los Angeles. He graduated from UCLA and earned a master in business administration (MBA). His most current project is producing "Dracula" at the Little Shubert Theater on 42nd Street, NYC opening on January 5th. For more information (videos, photos, etc.): www.myspace.com/michaelalden123

Passion By Design, guest: Jane Deuber and John Dulworth

Paula and Sandy interview guests, Jane Deuber and John Dulworth who combine their respective work (Jane as an extraordinary business strategist and John as a life coach) into a weekend program that supports individuals to step fully into both their personal and professional lives. They share simple steps and strategies that anyone can take to create meaningful shifts in any area of their life. For those who seek greater financial gain, career advancement or want to take their business to the next level, Jane will be sharing insights that have helped thousands of people experience greater success through their work. If you want more fulfilling relationships, a deeper connection to self and relief from the feelings of fear, doubt and worry, then you'll want to hear what John has to share. His work in the personal realm brings about beautiful internal shifts that allow you to live your days with greater ease and joy.

Passion By Design, guest: Chris Bliss

Today's guest, Chris Bliss Opener for Michael Jackson's Victory Tour and star of the viral You Tube Video: The Amazing Juggling Finale, set to Beatles' music, you're sure to know who Chris is. For writer, speaker, comedian, juggler, and Bill of Rights advocate Chris Bliss, life has been a study in contrasts. The youngest son of a Washington D.C. attorney, he majored in comparative literature at Northwestern University and the University of Oregon, where he was on the Dean's List before dropping out at the end of his junior year. The reason? He told his father it was "to become the world's most famous juggler". Looking back, Chris admits: "the truth is, I never consciously wanted to be a juggler, or a performer of any kind. I just wanted to not be a lawyer, and being a rock 'n roll juggler looked like a really fun way to burn that bridge." Ironically, Chris did become the world's most famous juggler. Not once, but twice. With an improvisational style augmented by custom lighting effects and set to rock music, he accidentally created the perfect concert opening act. After opening for Eric Clapton, and then going on to tour with rock supergroup Asia when their debut album went to #1, he was asked in the spring of 1984 to be the exclusive opener for Michael Jackson's record- breaking Victory Tour - the most talked about tour of the decade. Fifty-five sold out stadium shows later with ticket sales topping the 3 million mark, Chris reached the peak he'd set out for. Switching careers to return to his writing roots, Chris decided to pursue a career in comedy. Developing a fresh and captivating voice in the tradition of American satire. Chris logged dozens of national television appearances, including the Tonight Show where Jay Leno hailed him as "one of the brightest comedians around". Chris will be discussing his background and his "passion," the My Bill of Rights Project. www.MyBillOfRights.org. Tune in, call in, 831-373-1234, listen to another lively hour of Passion By Design.

Passion By Design, guests: Valerie Ramsey & Heather Hummel

This week, Paula and Sandy interview the authors of a book, "Gracefully," written by Valerie Ramsey and her daughter, Heather Valerie Ramsey has lived her life in direct contrast to most peoples' by transitioning from baby bottles in her 20's and 30's (she is the mother of six) to a public relations career with the famed Pebble Beach Resorts in her 50's to a modeling career in her 60's. In her wonderfully inspiring speeches, Valerie shares a lifetime of wisdom on transitioning through life's stages, finding the "What's Next" in her own life and the lives of others, and sharing insider secrets and practical advice on how to look and feel your best - inside and out - at any age. Visit Valerie's website to learn more about her www.valerieramsey.com. Heather Hummel is an award winning author in both fiction and nonfiction She is co-host of the Chit Chat Cafe Radio Show, and has been a guest author to a variety of audiences, including radio shows such as Victoria Moran's "A Charmed Life." Heather and/or her books have appeared in newspapers such as: Publishers Weekly, USA Today and the Washington Post; and in magazines that include: Body & Soul, First, and Spry Living--a combined circulation of nearly 15 million. The lively discussion crosses the spectrum from beauty, to health, to love, to happiness.