Dexter Jacobs is a Caribbean-American entrepreneur and digital commerce leader, currently serving as President of Jacobs Imports Inc.—a family-owned, second-generation business that has served diverse U.S. markets since 1989. With over 16 years of experience in brand marketing, emerging technologies, retail, and cultural strategy, Dexter is committed to creating better access for emerging food and beverage brands.

He is also the founder of House of Beloved Brands (HOBB), a platform that helps Caribbean and South American brands grow in the U.S. through three core pillars: tech-powered logistics, AI-driven pricing, and cooperative infrastructure. By combining cultural storytelling with modern tools, Dexter is building a more inclusive and efficient supply chain—one rooted in heritage, equity, and community solidarity.

Just in time for World Oceans Day, a new survey brings a splash of insight into how different generations perceive and engage with the ocean—and the results may surprise you. Former NASA Aquanaut and Director of Scientific Research at DEEP, Dr. Dawn Kernagis of Apex shared results that deep into the public perception of our oceans and explores how American families, across generations, think about the ocean.

Can one heal from childhood wounds at the hands of those who are closest to her and are supposed to love and protect her? The answer is ‘yes,’ after you read one woman’s forceful story of how she endured sex abuse at the hands of her father and grandparents, as well as verbal and physical abuse form her mom. Author Diane Young struggled to live a normal and healthy life but eventually she perseveres and thrives. Her moving and touching book, Wilderness Woman: A Triumphant Spirit, is sure to inspire anyone who suffered childhood pain or setbacks.

Debra Morrison is the visionary for the We Can Do It Women™ Movement. Retired from 42 yrs. practicing as a Fiduciary CFP® & Asset Manager, Debra now leverages her wisdom as a Financial & Leadership Coach for Mature Women, using everyday analogies & humor to uplevel women’s financial confidence to build wealth, so they can live untethered lives. (interview includes bonus podcast content)

Mark Pentecost, a self-made billionaire and former high school math teacher, is ready to shatter your limitations with his bold new book, Life of Your Dreams. This powerful guide dives deep into seven life-altering steps that propelled him from mere survival to extraordinary success, equipping readers with the tools to break free from the shackles of complacency. As an entrepreneur, nationally recognized philanthropist and a world-renowned thought leader,

In this dramatic account, Taking Midway, Martin Dugard (coauthor with Bill O’Reilly of the Killing series) narrates the events leading up to the June 1942 battle for a remote Pacific Island that became a major turning point of WWII. After Japan’s December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. was pushed relentlessly back across the Pacific by a superior Japanese navy, which seized Singapore and then the Philippines. The U.S. naval base on Midway, located 1,200 miles from the nearest other port, was critical as a waypoint and refueling station, but U.S. naval intelligence believed that Japan’s next attack would be on Australia. However, an eccentric codebreaker, Cmdr. Joe Rochefort, leader of an unconventional team of military cryptographers—who “dressed informally,” were “prone to obsession,” and “admitted to being ‘nuts’ ”—developed a unique method for deciphering encrypted Japanese communiques that revealed the next target would be Midway.

Author Joni Marie Iraci talks about her latest work of fiction, Vatican Daughter, a fictional story set in the Vatican. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. Her first novel, Reinventing Jenna Rose, won The Firebird Book Award in 4 categories. She has spoken about her writing, as well as her interesting trajectory of returning to college in her later years, at Strand Bookstore.

Bruce visits with Barb Jordan about Always Bev and sexual assault awareness. The mission of Always Bev is to empower and educate individuals with skills to stay safe. Always Bev focuses on Crime, Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention. The main focus of AB is the importance of awareness in everyday routines, recognizing signs for unwanted behavior, having a plan of action and the significance in trusting our intuition.