The Patricia Raskin Show

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Susan explores a historic milestone in honoring the unsung heroes of American service the animals who have stood side by side with their human partners in moments of danger, sacrifice, and lifesaving service. The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) has just received a transformational $1 million donation, accelerating efforts to build the nation’s first federally authorized monument dedicated to service animals and their handlers in Washington, DC. Renowned sc

DESCRIPTION We are all aging, from the moment we are born, but we are steeped in a culture that tells a very limited story about aging. In this conversation, we’ll explore how those messages shape how we think, feel and act, and how implicit bias shows up in everyday language, interactions and systems. The Reframing Aging movement offers a different lens, one that reflects the full picture of growing older: building momentum, sharing experience and connection, and contributing to community. Shi

A veteran surgeon looks back on his seven decades in medicine, with insights into how the healthcare system has changed, as well as how he has changed, including in his eighth decade learning to live with the diagnosis of mild Alzheimer’s disease From the age of eleven in 1951, Anthony Goodman, MD, knew he wanted to be a doctor—specifically, a surgeon. He never wavered from his calling, even as he worked his way through challenging medical school and residency programs. After almost three decade

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Thomas Attig will expalin what it truly means to live in the aftermath of loss. Drawing from his latest book, Seeking Wisdom in Death’s Shadows, Tom shares profound insights into how the death of a loved one can feel disorienting, overwhelming, and all-consuming like losing the very breath that sustains us. Together, we examine what it means to be in the “grip of suffering,” why grief is more than something that simply happens to us, and how it becomes a process of

DESCRIPTION Yemi Sekoni will join the podcast to share insights from her decades of experience in the fashion, entertainment, and creative industries. As the owner and director of Donahue Models & Talent and the founder of Rhode Island Fashion Week, she will discuss the evolution of the modeling industry, what it takes to build and sustain a creative business, and how emerging talent can break into fashion and entertainment today. She will also talk about mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the i

DESCRIPTION Jeff Weiss will share insights into the opportunity and power of the 55+ market, addressing why older adults are often overlooked or misrepresented in traditional marketing and what brands are missing by ignoring this demographic. He’ll unpack findings from Age of Majority’s research, including how stereotypes about aging distort consumer strategies and how businesses can better design products, campaigns, and experiences that resonate with active agers, people who are living longer

DESCRIPTION: Paula Marshall, author of Finding the Soul of Big Business, is the CEO of Bama Companies, a family-owned business founded in 1927. Her vision serves as a guiding light for Bama team members, inspiring the company to live out its mission: “People Helping People Be Successful.” Paula stepped into the role of CEO in 1984 and has led Bama through years of growth while staying true to its people-first roots. Today, Bama is a global organization that includes Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama

DESCRIPTION Debra Parent, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHHR can expand upon a wide range of recruitment topics including How to improve the Candidate Experience, Make the boss apply and see for himself Top Four Unique Job Search Tactics for Your Job Search in 2026, From a Highly Successful Recruiter Recruitment Playbook, 20 Plays to Attract Great Employees to Your Business Top Tips to Improve Your Careers Page Cash is King, How to Insure You are Able to Attract Top Talent Differentiation is the Key, How to

DESCRIPTION You will be inspired by listening to a successful time management expert, college professor, mother, wife, grandmother, friend, and extended family member as she shares how to achieve a more fulfilling life with work and relationships a priority. As the author of 70+ award-winning books, translated into 36 languages, Dr. Jan Yager, the daughter of workaholics, and a recovered workaholic herself, there is hope and help for all through her latest contribution, TIME MASTERS. GUEST BIO

DESCRIPTION Bill Hanney will discuss the four-show subscription series at both theatres, including well-known titles like Titanic and Grease. He will share insights into the artistic choices, creative challenges, and teamwork required to bring large-scale productions to the stage. The program offers an engaging look at the creativity and business of professional theatre. GUEST BIO Bill Hanney is an award-winning theatre producer and business owner who will speak about the upcoming seasons at

DESCRIPTION Set against the backdrop of London in the early 1960s, The Model Patient explores a world in which social freedoms appear to be expanding, yet women’s lives remain tightly controlled. The novel follows Evelyn Westbrook, a young model who enters psychoanalysis seeking stability amid a troubled marriage, reproductive pressures, and the newly complicated promise of the contraceptive pill. As Evelyn’s therapy progresses, the relationship intended to provide clarity instead becomes a sou

DESCRIPTION In this episode Don Weber, a former U.S. government field operative turned global communication strategist ,whose career in human intelligence (HUMINT) spanned more than 90 countries across South America, Africa, and Europe will discuss operating under multiple identities during the George Bush administration. Don navigated high-risk environments, worked alongside organized crime figures, foreign agents, and volatile political networks, and even embedded himself in Antwerp’s diamond