Bold | Inspiring Interviews With Provocative People| Hosted By Emmy Winner Legrande Green

“My mother’s death was a source of great inspiration. She’s with me always, in every word, every sentence.” Christian A. Brown is a fantasy writer but his fiction is rooted in real-life empowerment. His mother Cynthia—a civil rights activist who passed away from cancer—stalwartly encouraged his writing. The author of “Feast of Fates,” Christian is a phenomenal new voice that is generating red-hot buzz and attention.     “I am a product of diversity and I like to explore deep issues. There’s enough cotton candy for the mind out there.” Christian has often struggled with identifying himself through multiple identities—he’s bi-racial and gay, and his partner is a disabled veteran—all facets reflected in his multi-hued, multi-dimensional fictional universe. His website is www.christianadrianbrown.com.     “Shift happens right where you are,” says LeGrande. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoda

Looking for health and healing? Your hands, hips and feet hold the key! “If you can walk, you’re dancing," says Debbie Rosas, the revolutionary co-founder of The Nia Technique. "Nia is a design system for sustainability that creates a moving conversation for success.”   With groundbreaking programs and products, Nia's holistic exercise approach draws from the martial arts (tae kwon do, tai chi and aikido), the dance arts (jazz, modern and Duncan) and the healing arts (yoga, the Alexander Technique and the work of Moshe Feldenkrais).   “The body tells us exactly how to move. This is a deep science-based practice that allows us to stay fit and stay well. Movement is free. So is kindness. So is love.” Debbie’s website is www.nianow.com.   “Shift happens right where you are,” says LeGrande. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com and share your personal story of triumph with the hashtag #getboldtoday on social media.   

  Tina Turner sang “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” But the real question is: “What’s Your Brain Got to Do With It?” Today on BOLD, Dr. John Gray presents revolutionary insights from Staying Focused in a Hyper World, Book 1. “Everything today seems to be ‘Go, go, go!’ But there are ways we can–and must–turn things off.”   When this #1 NYT best-selling author (Men are from Mars, Women Are From Venus) was diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s Disease, he embarked on a crusade to treat it through natural solutions. During this time, he discovered he had ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).   “There’s so much valuable information the public never sees. It’s an undeniable crisis going on with our children, our food and ultimately our relationships.” Part of a phenomenal trilogy on health, harmony and hormones, Book 1 is subtitled “Natural Solutions For ADHD, Memory And Brain Perfo

“One important thing I’ve learned: there’s almost always a cheaper way to do something.” Who says you can’t be fabulous on a dime? Not Stefanie O’Connell.     Featured in major media outlets from The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post and Forbes, Stefaniestared her blog “The Broke and Beautiful Life” three years ago after realizing that her dream job of being an actress wouldn’t pay her expenses–not by a long shot. From articles that tout “10 Ways to Live Within Your Means,” “How to Turn a Side Job into a Career” and “How to Travel the World for Practically Nothing,” Stefanie is living proof of her empowering “you-can-do-it-too" platform.     “Most people get stuck on the word ‘budget’ or are too scared to move towards what may seem like a pie-in-the-sky dream. A beautiful life is not something that’s bought. It’s something that’s savored.&rdq

“Sleep Smarter” is an informative and entertaining look at how sleep impacts your mind, body, and performance–without skimping on the how to's. Today on BOLD, best-selling author Shawn Stevenson delivers the can’t-miss tips you need to get the sleep you really deserve.       “No one can ignore the laws of the body. They call it ‘beauty sleep’ for a reason. Sleep is the biggest restorative agent there is.” Whether you've struggled with sleep problems–or simply interested in living a longer, healthier life­–Shawn reveals:       ­–why you need to sleep more and exercise less to get the best fitness results –how your iPad time could be wrecking your health –why sleep is the missing ingredient for long-term fat loss       An emerging thought leader on fitness and nutrition, Shawn is the host of “Model Health,” a popular podcast that just passed 1 million downloads on iT

“Trying to be enlightened is like trying to bite your teeth. Buddhism is about being fully alive in the moment.” Today on BOLD, Gary Gach, the best-selling author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Buddhism,” breaks down its embracing concepts for an awakened life.     “1 out of 8 Americans have found the teachings of Buddha influential in their lives,” he says. Riding a wave of popularity and increased awareness in the West, Buddhism’s got everyone talking, meditating–and chanting. For thousands of years, it has been a source of inner peace and security for millions.       “It’s non-dogmatic. It asks that we ‘see’ for ourselves.” Gary’s book provides extensive information on understanding the teachings, schools and tenets of Buddhism around the world. His website is www.word.to. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.  

“They told my family I would be a vegetable the rest of my life, that I would never walk again.”      But Rodney Flowers didn’t listen to his doctors’ predictions. Through resilience, determination and unwavering strength, this brave teen overcame insurmountable barriers to rise up from his wheelchair and walk tall again. Rodney chronicles his own gripping story of overcoming adversity in “GET UP!: I Can’t. I Will. I Did… Here’s How!”     When you read his amazing story,  you’ll learn how to overcome obstacles and challenges in your own life. “Because I did it, I want everyone to fulfill their true purpose and realize their ultimate potential.” Rodney’s website is www.getuphereshow.com. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.  

  “Stress is different things to different people but it does the same thing to everybody,” says life coach Tamara Star, founder of Daily Transformations. “Our constant pursuing of success and happiness is the very reason we get stressed. People have lost their connection with satisfaction and living in the now.”     Today on BOLD, Tamara’s offers “Five Ways to Stop Work Burnout” and teaches how to overcome caretaker guilt. She also outlines practical tips on how to restore your life with a special invitation to her “40 Day Personal Reboot” program.       “There’s something happening on the planet right now that is all about the empowered feminine. We all are seeking and need balance.”  Tamera’s site is www.dailytransformations.com. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com .  

Here’s something you don’t hear everyday:“Kim Kardashian is a spiritual light for the world. She is a mirror for all of us to do our soul work around celebrity.”     Today on BOLD, we discuss the deeper meaning of fame with acclaimed intuitive Victoria Holt, the author of “Spiritual Facelift: Seven Natural Steps to Inner and Outer Beauty.” Provocative and to-the-point, Victoria dives into our fascination with Kim’s assets, the “Kulture of Kardashian” and the real reason women aspire to achieve impossible beauty standards.     “It’s a very important part of the spiritual journey to overcome our narcissism,” says Victoria. “Every time you see a news story about Kim, Kanye and the rest, it’s a calculated distraction to keep you away from what’s really going on in your inner world.” Victoria’s site is www.spiritmediainc.com. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.  

“We’re not going anywhere,” says a defiant Mehmet Oz, best known as TV’s “Dr. Oz.” when he addressed the media firestorm surrounding his show and credibility. Earlier this week, a cadre of physicians accused him of "outrageous conflicts of interest or flawed judgments." Today on BOLD, we discuss the controversial intersection where science, medicine and celebrity meet.     Oz fired back at his critics: "You have a right and responsibility to become a world expert on your own body. That's the best way to make an informed decision about you."     A passionate mental health advocate and founder of The Flawless Foundation, Janine Francolini is the author of the Huffington Post article, Are We in the Emerald City, Dr. Oz?  "Where does the line of medical professional end and TV persona begin?” she asks. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.  

  What is your talent DNA? To find your masterpiece–the life you were meant to live–you must first look inside. “You have to tune out in order to tune in,” says Iranian-born spiritual teacher Mitra Rahbar. Examiner.com calls her “a compassionate healer with the voice of an angel.”     Today on BOLD, Mitra shares an inspiring message that mixes practical advice with mystical magic. “Our greatest gifts are treasures located closer than our heartbeat. They are gifts to be honored, not ‘rights.’”     Mitra's journey and gift of special sight was predicted at the age of 7 by a high priest in Iran. Her music, teachings and upcoming book “Miraculous Silence: Sitting with God in Prayer” have been praised Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow and many other luminaries. Her website iswww.voiceofmitra.com. Join the conversation atwww.getboldtoday.com.  

  It's easy to overlook your partner's flaws when you're in a new relationship. It's not until that relationship is over you can pinpoint ALL the things that were so, so wrong about your “ex-perience.”     Today on BOLD, relationship coach Jonathon Aslay identifies how to defuse your hot buttons and turn your attention to the things that lead to lasting love. He’s the author of “Understand Men Now: The Relationships Men Commit To and Why.”     “I help women realize their true worth. Too often, women say they are involved with emotionally unavailable men. It’s not that we’re unavailable. We simply weren’t taught how to express our truth. I’m a full believer in connection, communication and commitment.”     As someone who has graduated with honors from life’s virtual University of Dating, Jonathon assists women over 40 find that seemingly elusive man with whom they can have compatibility and passion. His

  It’s the end of an era. Today on BOLD, we’ve got the ultimate insider scoop on Mad Men. Alan Sepinwall, one of America’s most celebrated TV critics, joins us to discuss tidbits from his exclusive interview with show creator Matthew Weiner.       “The impression I got was (Weiner) is not really sure how people are going to react to the finale,” Alan says. “I’m not saying Don Draper is going to order onion rings and the screen cuts to black but.…”     From fashion to cultural shifts to favorite plot lines, Alan and LeGrande explore the rich nuances of this iconic series. “I think the show was at its strongest when dealing with gender politics and the rise of feminism,” says Alan. “Some of the marriage subplots­–not so much.”     The author of “The Revolution Was Televised”, Alan writes the wildly popular “What’s Alan Watching” column at www.hitfix.com.

  The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote. Grassroots organizers Susan Ades Stone and Barbara Ortiz Howard thought it would be fitting to commemorate that milestone in a bold way.       Garnering a slew of national press, their nonprofit group Women On 20s has conducted an online campaign to put a female historic figure on the twenty-dollar bill. “Our money serves as pocket monuments,” says Susan. “There are too few monuments to women in our everyday world. This would be a great way to begin.”       Voters were asked to whittle the field down to four leading figures who are: former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, abolitionist and former slave Harriet Tubman, civil rights activist Rosa Parks–each of whom received more than 100,000 votes in the first round–and Wilma Mankiller, the first woman chief of a major Native American tribe       “We have

As science and spirituality rapidly find common ground, many are shedding their dogmatic pasts. “When you think differently, you do differently,” says Joe Martino, founder of Collective Evolution. “We cover alternative news, health, science and an accessible, non-new-agey brand of spirituality.”     Today on BOLD, Joe and LeGrande discuss the power of skepticism and his article “Why I Believe The Spiritual Movement Can Be Counter-productive.”  “The way the Law of Attraction has been presented is incomplete if you want to succeed. Too often, people use spirituality as a way to avoid the things they really should do for themselves.”     A grassroots organization created in 2009, Collective Evolution is now one of the world’s most popular alternative media, production, and community outlets that gives readers an opportunity to reshape their everyday way of thinking. You can find Joe at www.collective-evolution.com. Join the convers

Mobile addicts are multiplying at an alarming rate, as an increasing number of teens, college students and middle-age parents fall victim to the problem.What to do? And how do we step away from our screens?! Nichol Bradford has an answer: digital detox.       An African-American trailblazer in the worlds of technology and gaming, she most recently managed operations for World of Warcraft in China. Using her compassionate genius (and her MBA from Wharton), Nichol has always been interested in helping others surpass limits. “I love connecting the dots for people,” she says.       Ready to get up and tap in? From meditation apps to the Finder’s Course, Nichol steers seekers toward the real tools they’ll need to transform their lives. Her websites are www.finderscourse.com and www.nicholbradford.com.  Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.  

  Ahhhh, sugar. The one thing we all turn to when we’re happy, sad, depressed or anxious, tired, celebrating an occasion, and of course – when we deserve a reward. Why does this refined substance show up in our lives on so many occasions…     So begins Noelle Tarr’s provocative article “Five Things Sugar Is Stealing from Your Life.”  A health advocate and nutritionist, she graphically reveals how sugar is hidden in almost everything we consume. “Manufacturers have over 60 names to disguise sugar as an ingredient.”     A century ago, the average American consumed less than 4 pounds of sugar a year. Today, according to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, the average American consumes almost 3 pounds of sugar a week – a whopping 150 pounds of sugar annually. Put another way: that’s 76 Hostess cupcakes per week!     “I’m not hear to demonize sugar,” she says, “but we’ve got to

“In a weird way, America has been waiting for this news story,” says LeGrande, “and now we have it in all its tragic glory.” Michael Slager, a white police officer in North Charleston, SC was charged this week with murder after a cellphone video surfaced showing him shooting and killing Walter Scott, an unarmed African-American man.     “Yes, we must have justice for the Scott family,” says pop culture commentator Ernest Owens. “But this is not the time to get excited about the possibility of a white cop getting convicted. We must stand for something more, be something more.”     On the heels of high-profile instances of police using lethal force, #BlackTwitter has been an unstoppable force in raising consciousness. A provocative conversation, Ernest and LeGrande discuss the merits of “The Root” article “For Better or Worse, Black Twitter Cannot Be Denied.”     “We’ve got to move from hashtag a

The Alpine tragedy of the Germanwings crash stunned the world, a mass murder/suicide deliberately caused by co-pilot Andreas Lubitz. Today on BOLD, we dive deeper into the stigma surrounding mental illness with Flawless Foundation founder Janine Francolini. She’s the author of a controversial Huffington Post blog about this subject “The Sky Was Black…My Breath Was Steady”       “It's time for us to accept that this outwardly healthy ‘boy next door’ co-pilot from a quaint village in Germany could be our son, our next door neighbor, our father–he could even be us.”       A champion for mental health advocacy, Janine’s work focuses on celebrating the perfection in all. “Let’s use this opportunity to heal our perceptions and language around brain-based challenges.“ Janine’s site is www.flawlessfoundation.org. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com  

Are you listening to the music of the heart? “You have to honor your own rhythm,” says acclaimed jazz vocalist Karen Jones. “The universe has big ears and responds to every single note you put out.”     Booking gigs across the globe, Karen has recently performed at prestigious engagements in Asia, including the iconic Toyko bar where the movie Lost in Translation was set. “The Japanese love jazz. It has to do with the freedom of expression. Singing has taught me music is truly the universal language."     The creator of the empowering platform “Point of You, Point of Me,” Karen’s bold advice is changing lives across the blogosphere. “I started out plugging my music but now I’m reaching people I never could have 15 years ago–just by being myself.” Karen’s site is www.pointofyoupointofme.com. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.