"It's A Wrap with Rap"

Ron talks with Aaron Smith-nationally recognized Elvis Presley Tribute Entertainer about how he handles being autistic and overcoming the challenges it presents and his love for the Elvis persona and how it molded his life and career. Sonsor:  Hero Soap Company               www.herosoapcompany.com Links:     Facebook: Elvis Tribute Artist               Twitter:     @aaronsmith               https://itsawrapwithrap.com               #HC Universal Network   

Ron talks to Jonathan McLernon  from Alberta Canada who rebuilt his life from the ground up after surviving an attempted murder, losing his life savings in a failed business venture, suffering from multiple anxiety attacks per day, food addiction, and binge eating.  Jonathan today is a very successful online nutrition coach and mentor to other coaches in the field and shares with us his approach to weight loss using his well studied methods on the subject. He has lost over 100 pounds and kept it off after many failed attempts.  Sponsor-Author James Burns   "The Power Of Consistency" . www.bullyproofclassroom.com Links: www.freedomnutritioncoaching.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network  

Ron talks with Jenny Dalton, author of Butterflies and Bullies, a creative non fiction book about her experience being bullied in the 5th grade and beyond.  The discussion brings increased awareness to the passive qualities of girl bullying and hopefully will inspire young girls who may be victims to know they are not alone and transformation is always happening. Sponsor:  Authoress J.R. Tilman-Self help/woman empowerment journal,  "Get A Grip Will Ya-You Matter www.jrtilman.com Links: www.butterfliesbullies.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network  

Ron talks to Arman Vestad, at  one time , one of Norway's most notorious criminals.  Arman shares his life experiences doing criminal activity and tells us how he turned his life around to become a very productive member of his community and the work he is doing today  to help other people.   Sponsor:  Danny Vann-Author of 99 Days OF 100%  Encouragement                 www.DannyVan.com                 info@dannyvann.com  Links: www.armanv.no arman@armanv.no   https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network

Ron relives with 9/11 survivor Ari Schonbrun the fateful day he escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One  of the World Trade Center and his miraculous rescue of a third degree burn victim.    Ari also tells us how the event changed his life. Sponsor: Author Maria Balestrieri-Saved By Grace Links: www.arischonbrun.com www.whispersandbricks.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network

Ron relives with 9/11 survivor Ari Schonbrun the fateful day he escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One of the  World Trade Center and his miraculous rescue of a third degree burn victim.   Ari also tells us how the event changed his life. Sponsor:  Author Maria Balestrieri- Saved By Grace Links: www.arischonbrun.com www.whispersandbricks.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network

Ron talks with Matt Ode, personal trainer who at age 24  was diagnosed with Stage 3C testicular cancer and tells us about his incredible recovery and about his second chance at life as a keynote international speaker,  transformational coach helping people transform their mind, body and spirit. Sponsor:  www.arischonbrun.com/whispersandbricksacademy Links:       www.matodespeaks.com                 https://itsawrapwithrap.com                 #HC Universal Network

Ron talks with reputation repair coach Jennifer Cunningham who has coached hundreds of individuals on career and relationships, and more recently focusing her work with people who have experienced humiliation or public trauma, which may have resulted from harassment, bullying or something else.  Jennifer discusses her own personal incident of public humiliation.   Sponsor:  Jenny Dalton, author-"Of Butterflies And Bullies"                 www.butterfliesbullies.com   Links:       www.reputationrepaircoach.com                 https://itsawrapwithrap.com                 #HC Universal Network    

Our host Ron Rapaport talks with Michelle Dickinson, author, mental health advocate, TEDx Speaker  about working to eradicate the mental health stigma in the workplace and beyond and about dealing with Covid issues affecting our mental health. The mental health stigma concerning our First Responder community is also discussed. Sponsor:  Kitt O'Malley, mental health advocate, blogger, author of Balancing Act-Writing Through A Bipolar Life                 www.kittomalley.com Links:      www.michelleedickinson.com                https://itsawrapwithrap.com                #HC Universal Network                     

Ron discusses a very sensitive topic with Peggy Green, a specialist who helps people through the grieving process of losing a child.  Peggy unfortunately lost two children of her own, one by accident and one by suicide.  Peggy is also an Amazon best selling author, speaker, suicide bereavement coach and owner of her own business,  Thee Grief Specialist. Links: www.theegriefspecialist.com www.itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network