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

As women earn more than ever before, many still feel powerless when it comes to money. One author decided to take matters into her own hands. From Worry to Wealthy is Chellie Campbell’s guide for anyone who wants to succeed on their own terms. In her empowering book, Chellie draws on proven strategies from her Financial Stress Reduction workshops to help women win at work and life, including how to:     •Harness the four Cs of career success: Confidence, Charisma, Clients, and Cash •Avoid common pitfalls like working for praises vs. raises •Earn support for your goals from spouses and loved ones •Gain business knowledge from everything you do (even playing poker!)   With her unique female perspective, relatable anecdotes, and easy-to-follow advice, Chellie offers an indispensable road map for everyone to create a successful happy life. Her site is www.chellie.com. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com

A remarkable journey of courage and self-reflection, “Caged” is the true story of a troubled young man who seeks inner peace in the world of mixed martial arts fighting. “It was my path to becoming a man,” says author Cameron Conaway. “I’m still finding my way as a poet and lover of life.”         “Caged” illuminates how two seemingly disparate passions helped a struggling boy blossom. When Cameron identified himself as a professional MMA fighter, he was called an “idiot” and a “typical dumb jock.” When he identified as a poet, he was called “gay” and a “pussy.” Through contemplative practice and guidance from mentors, he decided to continue his pursuit of both. “For me, poetry was the study of opening doors.”       Dubbed “The Warrior Poet” by social justice advocate Madeline Kiser, Cameron is currently a creative writing instructor at Penn State-B

There’s a new face for enlightenment­–and that face is staring right at you every morning in the mirror. “Religion and science are failing all around us,” says Rod Pennington, a wildly successful author (with over a dozen #1 books on Amazon/Kindle). “It’s time to mine a deeper truth that’s been suppressed by churches and organizations for centuries.”   Co-authored with Dr. Jeffrey A. Martin, Rod’s best-selling novels explore what it really means to be “enlightened” in today’s world. Rooted in interdisciplinary concepts of well-being, mind/matter interaction and positive psychology, the Fourth Awakening series taps into a consciousness shift occurring all over the planet. “Everyone has to find their own way,” Rod says. “There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.”       The plot: a group of top scientists, led by a legendary Nobel Prize winning physicist, make a discovery so startling, it

  A huge revolution is taking place right before our eyes–and within our hearts. Transgender awareness has never been higher thanks to superstars like Laverne Cox, Janet Mock and Carmen Carrera stepping forth with finesse, glam and courage.  Add today’s guest to that illustrious list.     Singing sensation Dina Delicious is on a roll since appearing on Candy Magazine’s historic cover alongside legends, stars and leaders from the transgender world. “I never think about myself as any particular way,” she reveals. “I am a performer at heart and love inspiring people with my music.”     Direct and free-spirited, she introduces us to her hot new single “Tick Tick Trick” and opens up about her personal journey of transformation.  “If my story and struggles inspire others, so be it. I’m just here to be the best Dina I can be.” You can follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @dinadelicious. Join the conv

Are you on the verge of an affair–and don’t even know it? Dr. Sheri Meyers is the author of “Chatting or Cheating? How to Detect Infidelity, Rebuild Love and Affair-Proof your Relationship.” Today on BOLD, she offers straight talk about “emotional sex” and the murky, dangerous waters of cyber, physical and emotional infidelity.     “Secrecy and sharing with someone you consider a ‘friend’ is a very potent combination,” she says. “You have to know the three S’s to avoid these traps and stay out of the danger zone.”     A regular contributor on talk shows and other national outlets, Dr. Sheri’s practical and easy-to-apply methods have inspired and helped thousands of men and women face and overcome their most complex and daunting relationship and sexual challenges. You can follow her on Twitter @drsherimeyers. Her website is www.chattingorcheating.com. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.  

Did you know “Over the Rainbow” was cut from The Wizard of Ox three times? This and other juicy backstage tidbits populate “The Sound of Oz,” a new documentary feature that tells the story of all the songs written for The Wizard of Oz.     From "Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead" to "We're Off to See the Wizard,' this landmark project chronicles the amazing collaboration between lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg and composer Harold Arlen.The Wizard of Oz – the movie project that employed and inspired the Arlen/Harburg team in 1938 – is now regarded as the most familiar and best-loved motion picture of all time.      Today on BOLD, Aaron Harburg, the great-grandson of lyricist Yip, gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at the iconic music they created. “It’s a part of my family history but the music belongs to all of us. These tunes are really the soundtrack of our lives.”  To support Aaron’s effort to crowd-fund the docum

Where are the models of color? The larger models? The shorter models? The models with a disability? The older models?  “We’re here. We’re there. We’re everywhere,” says Angel Sinclair, founder of Models of Diversity.  “And we’re here to stay.”   Based in London, Models of Diversity is an international campaign for more diversity in the advertising we see every day. “We call on the beauty and marketing industries to recognize people of all races, ages, shapes, sizes and abilities. Our mission is to change the face of fashion.”       Angel, a former model herself, founded the campaign in 2008. “We know from our surveys that the public is in favor of more diversity, so our ambition is to change how the fashion industry thinks and responds to the needs of all the fashion-buying public.” Her site is www.modelsofdiversity.org.  You can follow her on Twitter @modsofdiversity. Join the conversation a

A musician’s life is never easy but the reward of following your bliss is always present. Meet The Letters Home, a five-piece “dirty soul” rock band making waves in Southern California and beyond. Singer-keyboardist Andrew Monheim and drummer Mike Gattshall join us to discuss the fervent passion of their dreams.       Their hipster appearance may deceive but great sound never does. “I like the fact that people can’t tell what they’re going to get when they see us take the stage,” says Andrew. “We tried for a slicker look, but it wasn’t real. It’s all about the surprise, because then they’ll remember us longer.”        A review from Pasadena Weekly states: “Monheim and Gatshall have scraggly beards and shoulder-length hair that makes them look like a granola-fed jam band in the vein of The Grateful Dead. But the second that show time hits, the band surprises one and all with a hard-driving funk ja

Workers with chronic illnesses face chronic uncertainty, forced to worry not only about their health but about their jobs as well. To their rescue comes Ann Fry, a workplace cancer and disease crisis coach. “We Americans are not well-equipped to deal with illness on a personal level. Adding the inability to work makes illness a bigger crisis for everyone.”    Dubbed the “ReInvention Champion,” Ann is a bold, resilient woman who overcame her own cancer challenge. “Not only did I survive, I learned how to thrive. I’m here to help others do the same.“   Today on BOLD, Ann outlines strategies to engage and support people at work who are impacted by cancer or a major illness. Her site is www.annfry.com.  Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com

The phenomenal success of “Empire” has catapulted a taboo subject out of the shadows: homophobia in the African-American community. From its roots in slavery to its modern-day manifestation in pop culture, we tackle insidious racial tropes and stereotypes head-on in this BOLD conversation with LeRon Barton (“How My Friend Came Out to Me: Homeboys, Hip Hop and Homosexuality in the Hood”)   “Empire’s a game changer. Essentially for black men, the pathology is we’re supposed to be hyper-masculine. And that's on top of the anti-gay doctrine of the church that’s so entrenched in the community.”       A straight man who learned to accept and fully embrace his gay friend, LeRon shares his own healing journey of transformation. “When I think about my younger self 15 to 20 years ago with all the gay slurs and jokes, I shake my head in sorrow, thinking of how many people I might have made afraid to come out.”      

How good are you at managing your time? Entrepreneurial expert Marley Majcher has devised a simple quiz that reveals your strengths (and areas that aren't yet your strengths). Today she offers BOLD tips for living an authentic and prosperous life:  “Too many of us are too busy ‘being busy’ instead of looking at our numbers.”   Marley was running her own business and planning fabulous events for A-list celebrities, when she had her "McDonald's Moment." She was working 24/7 but making almost no money. “When I calculated all my time, I realized I was making less than five dollars an hour. I would have been better off working for the Golden Arches!”       Now, with more than 20 years of business experience, Marley still plans events for celebrities such as Pierce Brosnan and Britney Spears, and has also become a sought-after expert on issues facing entrepreneurs and small business owners. She is the author of “But Are You Making Money? Stop Bei

  Meet Dr. Frieda Birnbaum, the amazing woman who gave birth to twins at age 60!  A research psychologist and media analyst, Frieda is a world-celebrated pioneer of the final frontier: women having babies after 50. “I’ve defied standards and expectations my whole life,” she says. "Why stop now?"       From a great-grandmother who just had her 12th kid to a 66-year-old who lied to get IVF, these bold women are miracle mothers who raise the question: how old is too old? Frieda says age is not just a number but an antiquated concept that needs to change with our times.“A lot more women in their 50s are having babies all over the world. It’s undercover and in the shadows but I believe the tide is changing.”       An empowering conversation about the always-fluctuating roles of motherhood, don’t miss Dr. Frieda’s edict:“Women need to come out of the closet. We’re ageless. When you’re older, you have the

Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is hard. The end of a relationship is always more than “goodbye.” How do you truly know when to cut your losses and walk away?       ”Divorce is created out of the belief that you’re 100% sure you don’t want to spend the rest of your life with your spouse,” says relationship and dating coach Steve Horsmon. Find out the three surprising questions he says you should ask yourself before ending things off for good.        “I look at relationships through the only glasses I know: man glasses. There is nothing more important about being a man than giving your partner the gift of emotional safety, approval, respect, and support. When communication breaks down on both sides, you’ve got to reassess before throwing it all away.”       Steve’s websites are www.whatswithhim.com and www.goodguys2greatmen.com. Join the conversation at www.getboldtoday.com.  

Rolling Stone calls her “one of the greatest singers of all time.” The New York Times raves: “Darlene Love’s thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock and roll as Eric Clapton’s guitar or Bob Dylan’s lyrics.”     Darlene’s background vocals for Aretha Franklin, Cher, Dionne Warwick, Marvin Gaye and Elvis Presley (to name but a few) set the stage for a storied life. Today on BOLD, Darlene shares her own path to fame, which was spotlighted in the Oscar-winning documentary “20 Feet From Stardom,” the acclaimed film that chronicled the dramatic (and often heart-breaking) lives of background vocalists.     “For a long time, people only saw me as Cher’s backup singer, Tom Jones’ backup singer, Elvis’ backup singer. No one believed there was a real Darlene Love. Well, here I am at 73!” In 2011, Darlene received the industry’s highest award when Better Midler–a great fan of her wor

“When we bring power into the breath, we access abundance in every area of our lives.” Those are the words of Dan Brulé, one of the world’s most renowned breath masters. Listing business executives, Olympic athletes and top performing artists as his clientele, more than 80,000 people in over 40 countries apply Dan’s breathing exercises to achieve peace and success in their work and lives.     The author of “Shut Up and Breathe!: How to Clear Your Head, Settle Your Stomach And Calm Your Nerves, Anywhere Anytime No Matter What,” Dan is a master of Prana Yoga (the Hindu Science of Breath) and of Chi Kung/Qigong (Chinese Medical Breathing Exercises). He is also an innovative, unorthodox, irreverent, creative, game-changing entrepreneur. In this BOLD conversation, he demystifies the science of breathing, using real-life experiences and exercises.     “Take the first breath of life. Babies come down that birth channel and experience a shock to t

Glowing. Powerful. Dynamic. Greta Sesheta is a Hollywood actress, educator and an ordained minister who must be composed and focused for appearing on-camera, in the classroom, and on the pulpit. Today on BOLD, she answers a challenging question posed by many fed up with religion and righteous judgment: “Is ‘prayer’ a dirty word?”     “A lot of people have a problem with that word,” she says. “There is so much misinformation attached to it. But each of us is created out of goodness. There’s nothing holding you back but the power of your own thoughts.”     Graceful and inspiring, Rev. Greta’s been-there advice on living a fulfilled life helps countless listeners and followers achieve dominion over their own lives. “At my lowest,” LeGrande reveals, “I was making six dollars an hour in a department store after making six-figures a year in entertainment.” Rev. Greta uses his personal story as a powerful parab

When 11-year old Sebastien de la Cruz sang the National Anthem dressed in a mariachi costume, all hell broke loose. “People were out of their minds with racism and racial tweets,” says Pedro Rafael Rosado. “It’s a cultural touchstone. It’s exactly the kind of news story that gets our blood boiling.”       A vibrant podcast where anything can–and does–happen, ”Robles & Rosado” is a no-holds-barred look at the Hispanic-American experience hosted by Emmy-winning comedian Mike Robles alongside Pedro, a web radio personality and award-winning journalist.       With topics like “I’m Latino and Successful. So Where the White Women At?”, “Feeling Like a Piñata at a KKK Rally “ and “Ebola Makes Americans Panic and Blame Hispanics”, they blend comedy and controversy in a way that opens hearts and minds. Pedro says: “We are not playing by the rules created by the Latino

The tragic loss of Robin Williams brought the issue of bipolar disorder, suicide and depression out of the shadows. Statistics show approximately 2.6 percent of American adults live with the diagnosis, about 6.1 million people. With numbers like this, it's hard to understand why people try so desperately to keep it a secret.     The host of BOLD, LeGrande Green has suffered the ups and downs of bipolar disorder throughout his life.In this episode, he interviews Nellie Russell, the founder of “Bipolar Out Loud.” An advocate for wellness and compassionate healing, Nellie is leading a digital movement that promotes healthy living for healthy minds.  “We all have to take responsibility for our own situations,” she says. “No doctor or partner or family member can do that for you.”       Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings—from feeling overly “high” and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, and then back again, often

“I used to think forgiveness was letting someone off the hook. But forgiveness is really a change in your perception of what you think happened. When you go outside looking to bestow forgiveness, you will always fail.It always starts with yourself.”       Using the legendary story of Nelson Mandela as a metaphor, James Trapp extrapolates stunning examples of how forgiveness truly works. “Our minds have a lot of power to create negative chatter. And how we see the world is a reflection of what we’re replaying and regurgitating in our consciousness.”       A mesmerizing speaker and thought leader, James Trapp exemplifies overcoming adversity. From an early age, he was well acquainted with difficulty and financial hardship. The oldest of eight children, he was abandoned by his birth mother during his formative years. Nevertheless, he attended Princeton University and pursued a lucrative career in law before addiction issues derailed his promising tra

From bridezillas to groom monsters, celebrity event planner Mikie Russo has seen it all. There is no fête, large or small, that he cannot handle. ”Just recently, I met a couple that collects human skulls. For the life of me, I couldn’t believe they wanted to feature their bone collection at the wedding!”       Host of “Mikie Saves the Date” (FYI Network), this “Master of Matrimony” goes on wild, weekly adventures where he always saves the day. His eye-popping style keeps him busy in Hollywood as well where his celebrity clients include Joey Fatone, Kathy Griffin, Kevin Jonas and Sherri Shepherd. Today on BOLD, he gives us the inside scoop on:       ·      The 3 Biggest Wedding Myths   ·      Why Grooms are the New Brides   ·      How to Handle Pushy Relatives   ·      Dream Weddings on a