Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

This week the Big Time Talker podcast collaborates with Headline Books Inc. to celebrate the release of children's book illustrator, Ashley Belote's new book, The Me Tree. This episode has special visual components that can be viewed from the Headline Books Inc. youtube page once uploaded. Ashley is a returning guest to the Big Time Talker podcast, having been featured in an episode over the Summer discussing her book, Frankenslime. Throughout the show Ashley talks about all of her inspirations behind The Me Treem along with other inspirations for her career choice as a whole. Check out The Me Tree and more of Ashley's books on Amazon and be sure to visit her site to learn more about her The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com

During his decade (1975-1985) as one of the lead singers of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group The Drifters, Blunt was privileged to perform alongside the legendary Ben E. King (Stand By Me) and the great Johnny Moore (Under The Boardwalk). During this period, The Drifters experienced a significant career resurgence, especially in England, where the group returned to the top of the charts with several top 10 hits, major tours, and media appearances. Joe received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sony Music for his service to the music industry as a member of The Drifters on the Bell/Arista Record labels. Sony Music also awarded Blunt a Gold Disc for his contributions to the compilation CD, "The Drifters: The Very Best Of," certified Gold in the U.K. Blunt retired from The Drifters and returned to his musical roots as a gospel music performer in D.C. He was also a member the trio “Voices Of Classic Soul". The group toured extensively all across the country and made dozens of media appearances, with Blunt singing lead on crowd-pleasing Drifters classics, including "Under The Boardwalk," "This Magic Moment," "On Broadway," "Up On The Roof," and King's "Stand By Me." Blunt retired from performing in 2023. Joe Blunt began his singing career while a student at D.C.’s McKinley Tech High School, signing his first recording contract with Cap City Records as a member of The Chancellors. Joe was the lead singer on the group's 1968 debut single,” Sad Avenue.” The group, however, may be best remembered as producing a future member of The Temptations, a member of The Platters, and, in 1975, Joe Blunt became a member of the legendary Drifters.

Author and corporate executive J.A. Rodriquez gives you winning techniques on how to position yourself for success in the new global economy. Learn how to look through the business lens and develop effective strategies, understand the art of perception management and much more.  Visit J.A. Rodriquez online at www.notintuitivelyobvious.com and don't miss this show!

"Is it possible to view our work like going to a playground everyday?" Ask seasoned executive coach Dan Schultheis. Wednesday, May 4th at 12:30pm ET, Burke welcomes to the WAMS microphones experienced organizational consultant Schultheis. Discussing the messages in his upcoming book, “The Corporate Playground”, we will explore how people can understand that most of the conflicts, frustrations and career disappointments they encounter relate back to what they’ve experienced as children going to our neighborhood playground. The lessons we learned there, and may have forgotten, can serve us again in finding how to “play” at our job better with others. In 1992, Schultheis founded, Personal Communications Consultants, a company that develops, promotes, and facilitates seminars, workshops, and professional development training for organizations, small groups, and individuals.  Sales Mechanics is the sales consulting arm of that company. Schultheis holds a BA degree in Physics from Villa Madonna College. He was on the Board of Trustees of Virginia Union University, as well as a member of the James Madison University Business School Executive Advisory Council. He is a member of the National Speakers Association.

The author, Elizabeth “Lily” Hills is a life coach, self-empowerment workshop leader, motivational / inspirational speaker and the Co-host of the radio show: The Goddess to Goddess Empower Hour, Inspirational Information for Women and the Divine Dudes that Love Them. She leads women’s workshops that focus on building self-respect, self-appreciation and balanced living. Her mission is to support all women in setting a healthy example of body respect and appreciation to serve as role models for future generations of young girls.Join WAMS Monday Nov. 15th at 1:30 PM ET as we talk to the truly inspirational Lil Hills