It is fitting that we here at TBR declare our own bit of independence today. We’re announcing that The Brass Ring radio program is taking a bit of a sabbatical from recording shows for a while so I can concentrate on two very exciting projects – and producer Marc is coming along for the ride as well. (After all, no one is better at helping me keep my balance when I am reaching out to catch my own brass ring!)

The first ring involves TBR specifically. We are writing a book. We’re not thinking about writing a book, we’re not planning on writing a book, we ARE writing a book. (It’s all about putting things out to the world you know!) We are looking to feature some of the best “Brass Ring” stories that we’ve featured on the show and highlight them in book form. Motivational and inspirational stories from every day people who have caught their own brass ring in life. We are also going to bring their stories up to date and catch up with some of the interviews we have hosted over the many years of programs. It’s going to take some time, as we have to cull through lots of interviews, putting their stories to paper (well…digital paper) and work on their follow-ups as well. Producer Marc, who is also a writer, will be helping the process along, sharing his own brass ring story as well – overcoming child abuse, sexual abuse and a broken home to become a productive husband, father of two and successful communications professional. He really is an amazing guy.

The second “Brass Ring” involves my moving forward on a sitcom concept my fellow attorney, Rhonda, and I have been developing over the past year. We just received some great feedback on our idea from key folks in the “biz,” and they have urged us to get them a script for a pilot! I have to keep the details under wraps for right now – but trust me, I will be sharing the details of our “ride” with you as soon I can.

In the meantime, The Brass Ring Radio Network will continue on! Our goal is to work with other motivation-minded radio hosts to provide the best in inspirational talk radio for the Internet. New hosts are due on board this month, and we will still be producing occasional special TBR segments for the network as well. Needless to say – we will be very busy during the second half of 2012!

We will use this website to keep you updated on our own “Brass Ring” stories, along with others throughout the rest of 2012. Please continue to email us with your own stories! They just might make the book….

The smell of popcorn and cotton candy is in the air. The merry go round music has started playing. Marc is on a white horse, I am climbing onto a gold one. And the brass rings are right above each one of us. It’s time we all reach out to catch a brass ring!

Carla’s latest book, “Heavenly Hugs: Comfort, Support, and Hope From the Afterlife” will introduce you to both the historical and modern day heavenly visions the dying often encounter before physical death occurs. Visited by deceased family and friends only they can see, death loses its sting. Friends, family and healthcare workers also report seeing “something” leaving the body at the moment of passing. Such experiences have been documented for centuries and continue to be scientifically researched today. These comforting encounters strongly suggest the personality, soul, or consciousness continues after death. After reading this book you will learn physical death is nothing to fear.

Her background is as an independent, award-winning creative professional having served Fortune 500 through individual clientele. Catherine Lenard Unlimited provides speaking, seminar, consulting, writing, and design services.

On a personal note, Catherine enjoys cycling and outdoor activities, the awesomeness of nature, fun food flavors, a glass of really good wine, and Daisy, her cat.

Through this experience, she became aware of the substantial market for orthopedic boot accessories. The initial products being offered – Wrap-Its, Strap-Its, Sock-Its, and Click-Its will fulfill an unmet need in both the medical and fashion industries.

Christina feels that an injury shouldn’t get in the way of looking and healing your best and she looks to turn recovery into a fabulous fashion experience.  Gina and Christina talk about the motivation behind CastMedic and how the company has grown since it’s inception.

Despite the long weekend, TBR still broadcasts this weekend at 9 PM Eastern time on WBNW AM 1120 in Boston and WESO AM 970 in the Worcester area and online via our website at www.thebrassring.net.

Segment 1 has Carole Brody Fleet, Author / Chief Executive Officer of Widows Wear Stilettos, Inc. talking about her new book, “Happily EVEN After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond) the Grief of Widowhood”.  Whether someone is a brand new widow or has been widowed for decades; is younger or older; contemplating remarriage or loving life on their own…there is something for anyone and everyone who has been touched by the widowhood experience.

In the second segment – Gail Z. Martin turned a corporate pink slip into fulfilling her biggest lifelong dream-writing  bestselling books. Even a career in marketing didn’t really prepare her for what happened after she sold her books to a
publisher.  Gail talks with Gina about catching her “Brass Ring” about marketing, publishing and more.

And in the final segment, Everyone loves and appreciates an inspiring, good ol’ American “rags to riches” story, because as we all know, success usually doesn’t fall into one’s lap; it takes a lifetime of hard work, aspiration, and drive for achievement. Just ask Serge Chistov, the Russian immigrant who founded Serge Imports, LLC, which is the sole distributor of Exclusiv Vodka. Due to Serge’s unwavering drive and ambition, Exclusiv Vodka is now the fastest growing vodka on the market after only a few short years in the U.S.!

Serge has an inspiring story to share on how he was forced to leave Soviet Russia with virtually nothing and later become the one-man-show behind Exclusiv Vodka’s massive success. Due to Serge’s commitment and tact, Exclusiv’s annual sales went from 70K to well over $6 million in just 4 years! The company is even projected to top $10 million by the end of 2012!

Great guests for a great weekend.  Join us on The Brass Ring Sunday night at 9 PM on WBNW and WESO in New England and online at www.thebrassring.net

A little more about Shanna – in her own words:

I was born into a poor family with three brothers and two sisters. My father cut wood with an axe to heat our home in northern Utah. I attended elementary school wearing homemade clothes. I lost my brother at age 16 and my father in my early twenties. I dropped out of high school, not because of lack of brains as I had a 3.8 GPA, but out of pure boredom. I worked nights while in high school and full-time days after I dropped out. After a few years of working assembly line jobs, I saw there was no way forward from the path I had taken. I studied for and attained my real estate license and sold real estate for a few years. I then chose to pursue work in office administration positions. I quickly moved up through the ranks and was then pursued by business owners to facilitate the start up of their companies. I was then hired as the COO of a multiple franchise shipping company and served for ten years. I was an integral part in growing that company from a four franchise organization to  a twelve franchise firm. I am 48 years old and now dedicate my life to helping others find their success, with the system found in my book, using my “DREAMS” system.

Scott & Shannon are leaders of the empowering “7 Secrets to Finding Your Soulmate & Lasting Love” teleseries, also available as a complete teleseries package with CDs & transcripts.

In the Spring of 2012, they are introducing a new teleseries, “Ultimate Intimacy: 5 Stages of Intimacy & the Love Skills You Were Never Taught.”  

The Pecks are Love Master teachers, speakers, & co-authors of many books on love and healing, including their best-seller, “The Love You Deserve” as well as “Love Skills for Personal & Global Transformation” & “Liberating Your Magnificence.” Shannon is also the author of “Love Heals: How to Heal Everything with Love” & the “Love Heals Study Guide.”

Pecks are co-founders of The Love Center, a non-profit educational organization where they have developed & taught many ground-breaking programs to create a world with more love.

The Pecks are former co-hosts of “Love Talk,” their one hour live call-in show on Sirius satellite radio. Scott & Shannon have made numerous appearances on both radio & TV as relationship experts. Hundreds of their articles have been published in newspapers & magazines, including Awareness Magazine & Marriage Magazine.

Scott Peck earned his Masters Degree in Education and Doctorate in Divinity and has worked professionally as an educator, national advertising manager, reporter, photographer, copywriter, & real estate broker.

Shannon Peck has a degree in Religious Studies. She has been a full-time spiritual healer since 1981. She is also a former TV talk show host. For more information about Shannon Peck as a spiritual healer, click here.

The Pecks live in San Diego, California.