"Mountains to Cross: Finding Life's Purpose in Service" by best-selling author Dr.
Abraham M. George is a true story about lifting people up and changing the direction
of someone's life.

After a successful career as an entrepreneur in the United States, Dr. George returned
to his homeland in India and created opportunities for the most disadvantaged
children, providing education, healthcare, and opportunities where there were none.
He established a rural hospital for 15 villages, helped to eliminate leaded gas in much
of the region, and founded a school for socially and economically distressed kids, with
many of them going on to have successful lives where they are now giving back.
Dr. George has written three books and is the recipient of numerous awards for
Human Rights. He has dedicated his life to service, justice, and education, and lives
by his mantra, "purpose over comfort." We'll talk about that, because he wants to
inspire others to step out of their comfort zone and do the same.
Please find my full conversation with Dr. George on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE.

I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

The Olympics are here, and one of my all-time favorite sports to watch is figure
skating!!! So today, I welcome a skating legend to our show, Randy Gardner, who won
the 1979 World Figure Skating Championships along with his skating partner, Tai
Babilonia. Tai and Randy also won five U.S. Figure Skating Championships from
1976-1980 and qualified for the Winter Olympics in 1976 and 1980, but what
happened just before their skate was truly crushing.

This year, the Olympics has some of the most brilliant skaters on the U.S. team, from
quad-God Ilia Malinin to Amber Glenn, recognized for landing the rare triple axel, and
teammates Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito. We'll ask Randy to break down what to look
for and what we might expect. And of course there's the other winter sports to look
forward to as well, from skiing to bobsledding. I also want to know what it feels like to
walk into the arena with the possibility of bringing home the Gold. It must be amazing.

We've had Randy on our show previously to discuss his incredible documentary, Go
Figure, The Randy Gardner Story, which is a jaw-dropping string of events starting
with his conception. Let's just say at multiple times during the documentary, I had to
stop and say, "did that just happen??" So we'll talk about that, too. And I'd like to add,
despite more than a few bumps in the road, or in his case, cracks in the ice, Randy
has remained positive throughout.

Please welcome Randy Gardner on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahkobyltLIVE. I hope you'll join us for this exciting conversation. I'm your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to have you as part of our team!

Nearly 9500 homes, businesses, churches, and schools burned in the Altadena fires
last year, and many in the community are facing foreclosure on their homes because
there's been little movement to recover funds to rebuild. Rents are sky high for most,
and they simply can't make ends meet. Developers are swooping in to make low ball
offers to homeowners, and many are forced to settle because it's their only choice.
Residents aren't getting much help from local, county, or state government, either, and
it's time everyone steps up.

Meet Heavenly Hughes, longtime Altadena resident and founder of My Tribe Rise, a
grass roots organization that provides funding and resources for members of the
community in need of housing, work, and a place to turn during this critical time. The
residents of Altadena say they're trying to remain hopeful, but time is running out.
They've asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to step in to ensure homeowners don't foreclose,
because people still have to pay their mortgage even though there's no home, and
they're paying rent at the same time. It's too much. Heavenly is working every angle to
get people the help they need, and it's been a challenge. So we're talking with her
about it on our show, and I hope you'll join our conversation and do what you can, too.
You can find my full interview with Heavenly on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt,
and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Already there have been huge changes politically to start off 2026, from local to international politics, so I've invited #JohnKobylt, host of the top-rated #JohnKobyltShow on iHeart Radio podcasts and KFIam640 radio in Los Angeles to break down the latest issues that people are talking about here and around the world.

We'll talk about the latest international developments and what this could mean for the U.S. and around the globe. Locally, we'll discuss the investigation surrounding the disastrous fires that claimed dozens of lives and thousands of homes throughout Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena, and what's being done to help people rebuild. We will also talk about the possibility of Gov. Gavin Newsom possible run for the democratic nomination for president. Then there's the explosion of AI, possible new IPO's, and how this is expected to effect the lives and livelihoods of many in our country. In addition, what are the projections for the job market, and much more.

There's a lot to talk about, so please tune in to my discussion with John Kobylt as we navigate the latest news and trends on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE.

I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

@johnkobyltradio @johnkobyltofficial @kfiam640 #JohnKobyltShow #Radio

#LosAngeles #KFIAM640

Please welcome to our show award-winning filmmaker, Ondi Timoner, who lost her home in Altadena when the Eaton fire tore through neighborhoods there last January, killing 19 people and leaving thousands of others without a home.This is a tight-knit, multi-generational community where kids played safely in the streets, residents organized block parties, and neighbors would meet at nearby coffee shops. But that's all gone now, up in flames in just one night, leaving residents to mourn not just homes, but their community, wondering if they'll ever be able to rebuild, siting little help from government officials and most insurance companies.

So Ondi did what she does best, and produced the documentary, "All The Walls Came Down," a magnificent portrayal of the struggle, sadness, and reality of those who lost so much, including those residents who tragically lost family members. This is a stunning portrayal of a community left to fend for themselves, hanging on to hope while still looking for answers.
Ondi graduated cum laude from Yale and is the founder of Interloper Films. In fact, two of her films were acquired by New York's Museum of Modern Art for its permanent collection. We will talk with Ondi about her outstanding career in the arts and what fuels her as a filmmaker, particularly this latest film, where she's part of the action.

Please join me in welcoming Ondi Timoner to all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

"It's Time To Talk $: A Woman's Guide To Navigating Money Conversations" provides
a hands-on guide for investing and managing money, particularly for women, written
by private wealth manager Sheila Schroeder.

It's a smart guide for one's financial future, which women have traditionally not done
and left for their partners to control. This book touches upon key points from legacy
planning to learning about market trends, preparing for relationship changes, how to
get your fair market value at work (men still get paid more than women), and more.
Sheila said she decided to write this book after decades of experience working the
global markets, but it's also personal. She needed to establish her own financial
independence after navigating through a difficult childhood and watching her mother
manage life with a controlling father. She talks about that in her book, and says
planning, having an emergency fund, and learning to be financially literate is critical to
surviving on your own or within a family unit.

Please join me in welcoming Sheila Schroeder to all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE.

I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Lisa Price is one of the most sought-after interior designers in Los Angeles. Her clean, crisp style blends effortlessly with any genre, and she incorporates that with the needs and wants of her clients. I know, because I've been a client. But when Lisa and her family lost their home in the Palisades fire nearly one year ago, she decided to take on rebuilding with a fresh approach - using materials that are fire resistant, easy to order, install, and easy on the budget. Lisa joins us today to talk about building in the future with cost-effective measures that are sustainable, durable, and ultimately cheaper than more traditional methods. Lisa will walk us through the shock of losing her dream home in the Palisades, and how she immediately sought ways to make sure her new home could withstand any pressures nature might spring her way. For example, she is using steel instead of wood frame to rebuild, and she lists so many reasons why this is preferred, including for termites! And the steel is made from recycled cars, which is sustainable. We will also speak with Lisa about her journey as a businesswoman, starting as a staging company and ultimately selling her business to one of the largest in Los Angeles, providing her complete financial freedom. But it wasn't always so easy, and she built her business client by client, and Lisa Price Interiors has become one of the most trusted in the industry. Please join me in welcoming Lisa Price to #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. @lisapriceinteriors #lisapriceinteriors #InteriorDesign #lainteriors

Bruno Serato, owner of the Anaheim White House Restaurant and founder of
Caterina's Club, feeds literally thousands of children and families every day, and he's
raising money so his Caterina's foundation can continue feeding literally thousands
every day who would otherwise go hungry. And he joins us today to talk about it.
Just last week, SoCal powerhouse radio station #KFIam640 (where my husband hosts
the #JohnKobyltShow), teamed up with Bruno, Smart & Final, Wendy's, and De Cecco
pasta to raise money and bunches of pasta and sauce so Bruno could continue doing
what he does best - feeding hungry people. And the mission has been affectionately
called #Pastathon.

Already, they've raised close to $1-million dollars, and the campaign is still going, and
he'll talk about how you can help. Now that's A LOT of Pasta!
Bruno has become a friend over the years, and many of us call him a saint. His
generosity was inspired by his mom, Caterina, who gave him the inspiration to feed
hungry children in nearby Anaheim. He took the challenge, and so many years later,
he's been recognized by Time Magazine, CNN Heros, the Pope, and others around the
globe.

We will talk with Bruno about his humble beginnings before moving to the United
States, where his restaurant quickly became a fixture in Southern California. But he's
faced plenty of tough times, too, like when his restaurant burned to the ground a few
years ago, and his first thought was, "how will I feed the children." He rebuilt, and came
back stronger than ever.

Please join me in welcoming Bruno Serato on all audio and video platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your
host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining me.