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ABC News Correspondent Matt Gutman - Author of No Time To Panic Sep 20, 2023

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ABOUT MATT GUTMAN AND HIS BOOK NO TIME TO PANIC
For nearly two decades working for ABC News, Matt Gutman lived with a secret. In NO TIME TO PANIC: How I Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks by Crying with Strangers, Bear-Hugging My Fear, and Dialing Down My Anxiety (Doubleday; September 12, 2023; $28.00), the award-winning chief national correspondent opens up about his stop-at-nothing journey to find a remedy to halt his panic attacks in their tracks.
In his live broadcasts, viewers saw an unflappable and gregarious reporter, known for shaking off close scrapes with danger to get the critical scoop-surviving captivity under Venezuela's secret police, anacondas in the Amazon, the eyes of literal hurricanes, and sniper fire abroad. What viewers didn't see was Matt's decades long grapple with panic attacks, hidden behind the façade of imperturbability he'd carefully constructed in their wake. A January 2020 broadcast caused this public persona to crumble. Mid-panic Gutman would misstate the facts of a major story, leading to a month-long suspension, public shame, and overwhelming regret. It was a wakeup call to address his condition head-on for the first time.
What ensued was a three-year quest for knowledge and treatment. Matt turned the handle of almost any door he could find: from searching for a magic pharmaceutical cocktail cure, to breathwork, to researching (and trying) psychedelics, and much more. By accessibly outlining the history of panic, Gutman's personal psychological landscape, and the lengths he goes to free himself, NO TIME TO PANIC dismantles the stigma associated with panic disorders.
Matt, and in turn the reader, would discover that more than a quarter of all Americans will suffer a panic attack in their lifetimes. That over 2.5 million Americans rush to a hospital each year thinking they could be dying of heart failure, when in fact they are having a panic attack. A personal journey and a guide, Gutman's NO TIME TO PANIC energetically outlines best practices, helpful tips, and practical solutions to finding possible paths towards an ultimate mind-body truce to help one overcome panic and anxiety.
*** NO TIME TO PANIC by MATT GUTMAN, ABC News’s chief national correspondent - an unflinching look at panic attacks by a reporter whose career was nearly derailed by them, offering readers a guide to making a truce with their warring minds.
Matt Gutman can tell you the precise moment when his life was upended. Reporting live on a huge story in January 2020, he found himself in the throes of an on-air panic attack-and not for the first time. The truth is that Gutman had been enduring panic attacks in secret for twenty years: soul-bruising episodes that left his vision constricted, his body damp, his nerves shot. Despite the challenges, he had carved out a formidable career, reporting from war zones and natural disasters before millions of viewers on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and 20/20. He typically "punched through" to audiences, his TV appearances kinetic and often unforgettable.
But his January 2020 broadcast was unusual for all the wrong reasons. Mid-panic, Gutman misstated the facts of a story, a blunder that led to a monthlong suspension, not to mention public shame and personal regret. It was a reckoning. Gutman's panic attacks were too much for him to bear in secret. He needed help.
So began a personal journey into the science and treatment of panic attacks. Gutman would talk to the world's foremost scholars on panic and anxiety, who showed him that his mind wasn't broken; it's our perception of panic that needs recalibration. He would consult therapists and shamans, trying everything from group treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy to ayahuasca and psilocybin. And he would take a hard look at the trauma reverberating inside him-from his childhood, but also from his years as a conflict reporter.
Unsparing, perceptive, and often funny, this is the story of a panic sufferer who took on the monster within. Filled with wisdom and actionable insights, it's at once an inspirational journey and a road map-if not toward a singular cure, then to something only more worthy: peace of mind.
ABOUT MATT GUTMAN
Matt Gutman is ABC News’s chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, Gutman contributes regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20, Good Morning America, and Nightline. He has reported from fifty countries across the globe and is the author of The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
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Mike Steib, host of podcast Office Hours with Mike Steib Sep 20, 2023

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ABOUT OFFICE HOURS WITH MIKE STEIB
Welcome to Office Hours, where Mike Steib sit down with the leaders shaping our world. From unicorn founders to battle-tested executives, He's here to share the answers to the most important questions you face in your work and to help you be the CEO of your own career.
No script, no spin. just straight-from-the-gut answers to your questions from chief executives ranging from visionary founder Tommy Hilfiger to NYC's Mayor Eric Adams. We share our honest advice for achieving the career you've imagined.
Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-office-hours-with-mike-st-122602026/
ABOUT MIKE STEIB
Mike is the CEO of Artsy, the largest online marketplace for buying and selling art by the world's leading artists.
Previously, Mike was the CEO of XO Group Inc, parent company of The Knot. After developing America's number one wedding planning app and two-sided local vendor marketplace, XO Group was sold in December of 2018 for $933M, a 350% increase in the company's equity value over Mike's five-year tenure.
Mike serves on the board of Ally Financial, a Fortune 500 digital financial services company that helps millions of Americans save, invest, and borrow for their most important purchases; he chairs Ally's Technology Committee and sits on Ally's Risk Committee.
He is also the author of The Career Manifesto (Penguin Random House, 2018), a guide for young professionals seeking more purpose and joy in their work, and the Chairman Emeritus of Literacy Partners, a nonprofit that provides free adult literacy and family support services to underprivileged New Yorkers.
Previously, Mike served in roles at Google, NBC Universal, Vente-Privee USA, Walker Digital, and McKinsey & Company.
Mike has received a Crain's New York 40 Under 40 recognition, Google Great Manager Award, and GE Imagination Breakthrough award. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, as well as in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, Fast Company, NY Post, AdAge, Parade, and others. He has a 95% CEO approval rating on Glassdoor.
Mike received a BA in Economics and a BA in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a named inventor of three patents and played a supporting actor role in the independent film The Mad Ones. He is married to Kemp Steib, the CFO of The Second Shift, a marketplace for highly skilled professional women.
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Jaime Konzelman - Connecting Passion, Purpose, and Being of Service to Others Sep 18, 2023

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Jaime Konzelman is a sought-after motivational speaker, executive coach, and 11x #1 best-selling author with 20 years’ experience in complex services sales and leadership.
As the Vice President of Global Strategic Sales at Unisys, a global IT Services Firm, she leads a multi-national sales organization responsible for over $1.5 billion a year in new logo business.
As an executive coach she empowers individuals and teams to unleash their potential and awaken their dreams – one conversation at a time.
Jaime’s excited for the publication of her debut memoir, Dealmaker -- where she takes readers on a journey behind the closed doors of American’s greatest strip clubs. Jaime's journey from college drop to headlining adult feature entertainer to eventually an enterprise-level sales executive and one of the top-rated Dealmakers in the world is one that inspires readers that anything they want in their life is possible through perseverance.
Hailed as, "a coming of age story for the ages, " Jaime discovers the financial riches she had been chasing with vengeance was actually a deeper quest for personal worthiness and a way to serve others as access to fulfilling her deepest desires and greatest ambitions.
A Harvard trained leadership facilitator, Jaime holds a plethora of coaching certifications and is a nationally ranked triathlete. She coaches private clients and works with corporations by facilitating leadership, sales, and wellness trainings known to transform organizational culture.
When not speaking and coaching, you can find her engaged in a DIY home project, or spending time in her backyard with her wife and three Labradors.
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Anna Reger - Women on Top: An Entrepreneur's Journey Sep 18, 2023

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Anna Reger is a champion of women, children and community. She's a mother (to six children/ stepchildren), wife, and business owner who believes in the power of a dream and hard work to make it a reality.
Anna is the founder of Flip Lok, along with her husband John Reger (the inventor). Flip Lok is a safety device that started as a way to protect children in case of a shooting, or threat of a shooting, at school. Today, Flip Lok goes far beyond the classroom to protect people in their homes, dorm rooms, offices, and more. Because everyone deserves to know their loved ones are safe, everywhere.
https://fliplok.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FlipLokOfficial
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Julie Grant, host of new Court TV program Opening Statements with Julie Grant Sep 18, 2023

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COURT TV DEBUTS NEW DAILY SERIES OPENING STATEMENTS WITH JULIE GRANT
Court TV, the popular multi-platform network devoted to live courtroom coverage, expert analysis and in-depth legal reporting on the nation's most compelling trials and true crime stories, announced the debut of Opening Statements with Julie Grant, premiering on Monday, Sept. 11 and airing weekdays from 8-9am ET.
Joined by a team of top trial attorneys, investigators and forensic experts, Court TV anchor Julie Grant will guide viewers through the high-stakes trials that are on the docket each day, recapping the latest details and spotlighting every twist and turn dominating the headlines across the nation. "Our viewers already recognize Julie as a leading voice on the most important and complex legal news of the day, making her the perfect person to kick off our daily trial coverage," said Ethan Nelson, head of Court TV. "With Opening Statements, Court TV viewers have yet another reliable source of information on trials that are often anything but straightforward. The show joins Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan in the evening as perfect bookends to our peerless trial and true crime coverage."
Grant has brought a powerful blend of journalism experience and legal expertise to Court TV since the network relaunched in 2019. The licensed attorney, former prosecutor and trial expert earned her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law and her LL.M. in trial advocacy with Honors from Temple University School of Law. While serving as an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County, Pa., Grant tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases before both judges and juries. Her Court TV colleagues call her "The Professor," as she has also taught in Temple's highly regarded LL.M. program and has taught for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.
"My goal is to give our loyal viewers something special as soon as they wake up," said Grant. "I want them to have a cup of coffee with me, as we sit together and dive into all the fascinating cases in trial and true crime. Just as actual opening statements get the jury ready for the case evidence, this show will prep our audience for the action ahead on Court TV Live." Opening Statements with Julie Grant will lead into the network's Court TV LIVE trial coverage at 9am ET. The new show continues the notable growth at the network, which earlier this summer launched Court TV: Legendary Trials, a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel that features the nation's most high-profile cases over the past 30 years, curated from the massive Court TV trial archive.
JULIE GRANT BIO
Julie Grant brings a powerful blend of journalism experience and legal expertise to Court TV. The licensed attorney, former prosecutor and trial expert earned her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law and her LL.M. in trial advocacy with Honors from Temple University School of Law.
While serving as an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County, PA, Grant tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases before both judges and juries. Her Court TV colleagues call her "The Professor," as she has taught in Temple's highly regarded LL.M. program and has been a faculty member of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.
Grant is also an award-winning journalist and is known by her fans to show genuine compassion for crime victims. She earned her B.A. in Mass Media from Mount Union College.
Watch Julie every weekday morning at 8 ET as she previews the high-stakes trial day and the true crime cases dominating the headlines.
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Bri Norberg - You are your biggest barrier, but also your best expander Sep 15, 2023

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Bri Norberg is a dynamic entrepreneur with a remarkable journey spanning over a decade. With unwavering dedication, she has carved her path as a driving force in the business world, fostering growth, connection, and empowerment among women entrepreneurs. As the founder of a thriving networking organization tailored for women business owners and a trusted mentor for online coaches, Bri has redefined the landscape of female entrepreneurship.
Bri's passion for empowering women to embrace their full potential as business owners has been the driving force behind her remarkable journey. With a deep-rooted commitment to helping women achieve newfound freedom, fulfillment, and financial independence, she has ignited a transformative movement that resonates far and wide.
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Bevin Farrand - Your DAMN Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bringing Your Biggest Dreams to Life Sep 15, 2023

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The founder of the Take the DAMN Chance movement embarked on a life-altering journey in November of 2019 when her husband surprised her with a whirlwind trip to France for her 40th birthday. However, their joyous adventure took a tragic turn just five days later when her husband passed away in his sleep.
Over the course of the past two years, she has undergone a profound transformation, adapting to a new reality as a single parent to two young children while shouldering the sole financial responsibility for her family's well-being. This new existence, devoid of her best friend and the love of her life, has presented her with the ongoing challenge of navigating the emotional turbulence it brings.
Through her experiences, she has gleaned a vital lesson about the unpredictability of life. She firmly believes that no one can afford to defer their dreams or postpone actions that truly matter. Tomorrow remains uncertain, carrying both the potential for blessings and adversity. Therefore, she advocates the importance of forging connections with loved ones, embracing opportunities that may seem "crazy," and, above all, seizing the damn chance.
With unwavering passion, she endeavors to spread this message far and wide, sharing real-life stories of individuals who have taken bold leaps and pursued seemingly unconventional paths that have ultimately transformed their lives. Her mission is clear: to inspire and support others in embracing opportunities and chasing their own dreams, no matter how audacious they may appear.
Get the book:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-DAMN-Manifesto-Discover-Transformation-ebook/dp/B0CGMLRNTX
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Don Martin - Black Man White Industry: My Journey Through The Men's Fashion World Sep 15, 2023

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Don Martin has deep British Virgin Island roots, even though he was born in Harlem, New York, and was raised in the Bronx. He experienced a wonderful childhood growing up with hardworking parents that shaped his determination to be successful. Don Martin believes that everyone is special in their own way. He can connect with people on all levels, no matter their age, race, or religion. He sees humanity in everyone, which allows him to bond with anyone.
He thinks if you understand people, you can move the world
https://blackmanwhiteindustry.com/about-the-book/
About The book
Black Man White Industry tells the story of Don Martin, the only Black man in the United States to form his own textile corporation. This story is about a young Black man who enters an industry by accident in 1975, straight out of high school, and goes on to break all barriers. It's a riveting account of a Black man bonding with his white counterparts in the menswear textile business. In addition, it details the history of men's tailored clothing and how the industry was in its golden years. This includes stories about many influential people who shaped an entire industry past and present, and how Don did business with practically every designer label imaginable. The book has many twists and turns that will take you on a journey through race relations, politics, marketing, and tremendous adversity.
https://blackmanwhiteindustry.com/
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American Ninja Warrior champion Daniel Gil author of Kingdom Ninja Sep 14, 2023

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ABOUT DANIEL GIL AND KINGDOM NINJA
Renowned athlete and American Ninja Warrior sensation Daniel Gil is set to captivate audiences with his new book, Kingdom Ninja, a compelling memoir detailing his remarkable journey from childhood dreams to becoming a world-class competitor.
Kingdom Ninja (Ten Peaks Press, August 2023) invites readers to embark on an inspiring adventure through the life of Daniel Gil, chronicling his triumphs, trials, and unwavering faith. Gil's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of greatness, resonating with individuals from all walks of life.
The book delves into Gil's humble beginnings in Houston, Texas, where he first discovered his passion for athletic excellence. From an early age, he exhibited a tenacious spirit and a commitment to pushing his limits, ultimately leading him to excel in various sports, including basketball, soccer, roller hockey, tennis, baseball, parkour, and free running. However, it was when Gil encountered the exhilarating world of American Ninja Warrior that he discovered his true calling. Through heart-stopping obstacles, formidable challenges, and fierce competition, Gil rose to become one of the show's most beloved and accomplished athletes. With his electrifying performances, he captured the hearts of millions and earned the title of Kingdom Ninja.
Kingdom Ninja not only unveils the gripping behind-the-scenes stories from the American Ninja Warrior set but also delves into the deeply personal moments that shaped Gil's character and propelled him forward. From overcoming self-doubt to navigating setbacks and injuries, he shares his invaluable insights on perseverance and faith, offering readers a blueprint for achieving their own goals. Divided into three sections, Gil favors a holistic approach to his health-physical, mental, and spiritual-and fosters a mindset of overcoming life's obstacles. Gil's story transcends the boundaries of sport and speaks to the universal human experience. His firm commitment to living a purpose-driven life serves as an inspiration to individuals across generations, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with untiring determination and unwavering faith. Kingdom Ninja was released nationwide on August 15, 2023 in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats, allowing readers to engage with Gil's powerful narrative in the medium of their choice.
To learn more about Daniel Gil and Kingdom Ninja, visit https://kingdom-ninja.com/
ABOUT DANIEL GIL
Daniel Gil is the 2020 American Ninja Warrior Grand Champion, and a seven-time national finalist. He is also a motivational speaker, a worship leader, and a ninja OCR trainer. He and his wife, Abby, live in Houston, Texas.
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Michael Jai White writer-director-star of new film OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK, in theaters September 15th Sep 14, 2023

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ABOUT MICHAEL JAI WHITE
A highly trained martial artist and actor, Michael Jai White has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and international box office sensation. With his dynamic personality, agile abilities and a physique of a bodybuilder, Michael has earned respect for his versatile talents both on and off screen.
Born November 10th in Brooklyn, New York, it was after watching the movie Five Fingers of Death, Michael's interest in the martial arts began. At the tender age seven, Michael started taking weekly Japanese Jujitsu classes to stay focused while growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn. By age eight, Michael's family relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he studied the Shotokan and Kyokushin forms of karate and earned his first black belt by age 13. Upton graduating from Bridgeport's Central High School, Michael went on to further his education, first attending Southern Connecticut and then UConn. While winning multiple championships as a national martial arts competitor, Michael became a Special Education teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport.
Bitten by the acting bug in college, while teaching, Michael began auditioning for commercials and acting gigs on weekends and summer breaks. Michael landed the lead role of Tom Robinson in the first Off-Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring opposite Tony Award Winner George Grizzard. Shortly after, Michael began landing jobs in commercials and guest starring roles on television shows and films; he eventually left teaching and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career full-time.
Before long, Michael would go on to guest star on such hit television shows as Saved by the Bell, Martin, NYPD Blue, and CSI. Proving his acting ability, Michael would soon be cast for the lead role of legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson which solidified his legitimacy as a dramatic actor in Hollywood. Michael was then cast to play the title character in the movie Spawn which came with the distinction of being the first black superhero in a major motion picture. As white cemented his Hollywood status as a bonafide action star, more diverse roles emerged that allowed him to showcase his physical prowess as well as display his on-screen charisma and comedic ability in such films as Exit Wounds, Undisputed 2, Silver Hawk, Blood & Bone, Black Dynamite and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too playing opposite Tasha Smith. The two would ignite such on-screen chemistry, they would go on to start together in the long running OWN Network series, For Better or Worse.
Having proven himself as an actor, White would make his directorial debut with the action film Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, in which he also starred. Based on the cult film Black Dynamite which White created and starred, he would go on to write and produce the hit animated television series bearing the same name. He would also win over audiences in a string of films, including Chain of Command, Chocolate City, Skin Trade, and Falcon Rising. He also guest stars in the recurring role of Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger on The CW hit series Arrow. He is currently directing and starring in Sony Pictures third installment of Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, and will also reprise his role as Princeton in the upcoming Chocolate City 2. As a martial artist, in 2013 Michael achieved his 8th black belt from mentor and legendary undefeated kick-boxing champion, Bill "Superfood" Wallace and was honored by Black Belt Magazine as their 2014 Man of the Year. Continuing the legacy of such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael is now the #1 martial arts action star in in America. Michael Jai White resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Gillian White and their three daughters.
ABOUT OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK, IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 15th
Outlaw Johnny Black, only in theaters on September 15th. With 10+ Million Fans on Facebook and 3+ Million Followers on Instagram, writer-director-star Michael Jai White is one of the most influential action stars in the business.
Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process. He goes into hiding, posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.
"I hope this movie, inspired by the late Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte, creates for others, the kind of joy I felt as a child when I could watch movies over and over with my family and get something new each time!" said writer and director & star White.
White stars opposite Anika Noni Rose ("The Princess and the Frog"), Erica Ash ("We Have a Ghost"), Byron Minns ("Black Dynamite"), Kym Whitley ("Act Your Age)," and Tony Baker.
Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Oz9CrhYJg
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