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On Sunday, April 10, I interviewed yet another interesting and fascinating person, Louis Landon.  Again, I went into the interview expecting to talk about his music, his journey, and all that “music/artist” stuff.  But I think I’ve figured out what’s going on now when it comes to my expectations in these interviews, at least for now (it’s unbelievable how time and experience changes our view of these things).  So, for now, what seems to be happening is a sort of “good angel, bad angel” on opposites shoulders (you’re saying, “Oh boy, she’s lost it now!”), except that it can be better described as “limited me and unlimited me”.  Limited me looks for the norm, the usual, the safe route, and is very present of fear.  Unlimited me is ready for anything, nothing can stop me, I’m about to get my world rocked, I’m about to rock everybody else’s world, and it feels like things can only go my way.

This interview started with an unusual twist, which is starting to become the norm.  My question, “Well hello Mr. Louis Landon, how are you?” opened up a conversation that is still buzzing within me.  He responded, “Well, my usual response now  is ‘I’m doing excellent and getting better all the time.”  Of course I had to ask him what his answer was before to which he responded, “I would say, ‘OK…yeah…alright…whatever…”  So right there inside of the first 2 minutes of the interview, Louis started to open up about an experience he had a few months before.  He said, “I had this amazing experience and I basically took off what I was wearing all my life which is what I call the ‘fear coat’ or ‘fear jacket.’  I’m not afraid of anything anymore.  Anything.  And that changed my life.”

So off we went into this conversation about life, death, fear, and then we seemed to flow so naturally to the subject of his music and what he describes as his “life’s mission”.

Louis Landon has performed with some of the most amazing people:  Bonnie Raitt.  James Taylor.  Crosby, Stills, and Nash.  And someone who has always taken my breath away:  Mikhail Baryshnikov – the ultimate genius and artist of dance.

After 58 years of living, Louis was finally able to be free from all fear in his life.  I don’t about you, but no matter what age I am, achieving that would make it all worthwhile for me.  I’d rather have 5 minutes of a blissful, unlimited life knowing I can have everything I ever wanted than to have a lifetime of a numbing comfort zone where you never know what it feels like to have your heart leap out of your chest because you just can’t hold the excitement in anymore.

Louis now lives in a cabin in the woods in New York.  Not exactly Times Square or Central Park.  Not quite the location the producers were looking for when they filmed “Sex and The City”.  He does what he wants when he wants.  And if the mood strikes him, he gets up in the middle of the night and starts singing and playing, and doing so loudly.  When he was talking about this, I flashed back to an interview I did about 2 years ago with Gary Wright, legendary singer/songwriter of the song, “Dreamweaver”.  He commented about how much the music industry had changed, an ongoing conversation these days.  He said, “They used to create an environment for artists to grow and evolve so they could create truly rich music.  They would send them away for a long period of time…to a house in the middle of nowhere, like the woods…” (sound familiar?)  “That’s what they used to do with guys like The Beatles.”  Gary used to go visit ‘these guys’ in the middle of nowhere and hang out.  Like they would just HANG OUT.  No rush, no panic, no worry, no trying to beat other bands with higher statistics that don’t pay off for most people anyway.  They were present and they created.  They focused on their art and that, in itself, is a lost art.  During that time was born one of the most special friendships between Gary Wright and George Harrison.

As I see it, Mr. Louis Landon has taken the liberty to live in a way that most people believe is impossible, or dare I say, a little too “out there”.  It’s not how mainstream society says you should live.  It’s not a special trip away he’s taken.  It’s just his life.  Is it hard to achieve that kind of freedom?  Some days I say “yes”.  Some days I say “no”.  Some people believe it takes a lot of pain and too much time.  Some people make it look so easy and then you see them achieve it.  I guess we each have to decide for ourselves which is true.

These days, Louis says he measures success in a much different way – and it’s quite simple.  If he can be in the ‘here and now’ and be fully present without getting caught up with the past or future and just be completely in ‘right now’, “then,” he says, “I am successful.”

I used to live in the L.A./Hollywood area but now live on the outskirts of L.A. County.  But when I used to live in the city, I used to meet up with friends at these late night “artsy” cafes.  Those were some of the best times.  It was a regular thing for friends to call and say, “Hey, meet me at Insomnia Café at midnight.”  We’d meet, sit there with our cappuccino or espresso and would talk for at least 2 or 3 hours.  We hung out ‘till we were done’.  The friends I’d meet up with there were the most interesting and those conversations were absolutely some of the most special experiences.  After the interview with Louis Landon, I was wishing he lived local to me because I’d call him and say, “Hey, meet me at Insomnia Café at midnight.”  And however long our late night coffee chat would be, I know without a doubt that it would be filed right there with the best of my “Insomnia chats”.

To hear the interview, go to:  Louis Landon interview - April 10, 2011

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On July 4, 2010, I interviewed Demian Arriaga.  We tried setting up this interview about 2 ½ years before but after going back and forth a little, it kind of faded away.  He had been referred to me by my good friend, Felipe Cano, and oddly enough, it was Felipe who contacted me again about him.  He said that Demian had just become a part of the Jonas Brothers band and he was about to leave in a few weeks to go on tour with them and he asked if I wanted to interview him.  I did but it was more because Felipe is like family and I knew that Demian would probably seem the same way.  So it was strange because I felt like I knew Demian but I had never actually met him yet.  This would be the first time.

I don’t know why but sometimes I actually sell myself on the interview being a ‘regular interview’ which is actually so boring.  And they never go like that.  Geez!  What is the machinery in us that does that over and over?  I pictured us meeting.  We’d have some laughs.  He would share about his music.  Then he would share about how the Jonas Brothers picked him up and about going on tour.  And that would be that.  They NEVER go like that.  So, I’m surprised everytime.  Maybe that’s not bad.  I am becoming convinced that this journey of being an interviewer and talk show host is definitely more than “career development.”  These people are always teaching me to live more, to appreciate more, to see every side of everything, to view my life and all of it’s miracles (many times disguised as challenges or heartache) as perfect.  Famous or not, the guests I interview are a gift to my life.

One of the first things that stood out in this interview is when Demian talked about “sacrifice” vs. “investment”.

“People always say that it’s a sacrifice.  They talk about what they’re giving up.”  He said, “That’s their first mistake.  They are already stating it as loss when really it’s an investment.  Whatever it is…living with roommates, living in smaller spaces, having less, driving simple cars, or having no car at all.  For me, it’s an investment and I’m so lucky.” Demian said.  He expresses it as the most joyous thing he could do.  There was absolutely no regret or loss in his expression.  It all sounded like ‘adventure, fun, and being the luckiest person to be doing what he does.’  He continued, “People come to L.A. and have certain expectations and get disappointed because they don’t get what they want.  I came here and treated it as a tool.  It’s just a tool.  And I knew exactly what I wanted when I came here and I knew that if I used this tool the right way, I would get what I wanted.”

That is such a loaded statement and I can’t imagine that any of us could describe what it means to us in just another singular statement.  There are layers in that statement and so much to consider.  What’s the tool?  What does it look like?  What does it sound like?  Is it at home?  Is it all around the city?  Who is part of it?  When does it show up?  How do we use it well?  How do we share it?

Ah!  I believe that’s part of the secret.  You share it.  And Demian shared it with me and with all of the people who heard the interview and those who still get to hear it.

Like many of my interviews, I so enjoyed when we had something in common.  We talked about the different teachers and people out there who have impacted us and who impact so many out there.  He talked about all of these things like “the law of attraction” and positive vibes and what we focus on.  I know a few people who laugh at this kind of thing.  And I notice there’s a common thread with many of them.  They are not quite where they want to be and there seems to be a constant dissatisfaction.  I, like Demian, are perfectly fine with people laughing at these things or us.  I’d rather believe in great things, seen or unseen, and have people laugh at me, then to agree with some of the masses who think it’s all just ridiculous.  There’s got to be a payoff for ranting about it.  What can it be?  My guess is silent frustration.  OR…a comfortable complacency that slowly kills one’s spirit.

Demian left with the Jonas Brothers a few weeks later to tour around the world.  I would see his updates from time to time on Twitter (isn’t that how all great relationships are nurtured? Ha ha!).  And as big as the experience was, he always seemed to be the same exact guy.  He just happened to be having the time of his life.  I saw him just days after he got back from tour.  And he was, of course, the same guy.  Same cool demeanor, same warmth, and the first thing he asked about was how I was doing with everything.  Not surprisingly, he appeared happy and grateful.

I listened to that interview several times because as he shared his views, adventures, perspectives on life and art, it was like listening to one of my favorite audiobooks on life lessons or personal development or spiritual enrichment.  I think it’s a shame when a radio host or talk show host is more concerned about how they sound or getting the spotlight.  An interview like this is such a gift.  And if you just allow yourself to dance in the conversation, everybody will shine.  There really is enough light to go around.

It was one of my best interviewing experiences.  But there is one thing I would have changed about it.  I would have listened more.

Hear the interview:  Demian Arriaga interview - July 4, 2010

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On Sunday, September 14, 2008, the line-up for “The London Garcia Show” looked like this:

The music that was aired:  Run Honey, The Ruse, Big Red Rooster, J*Smith

The guests:  J*Smith, a rising pop artist; a young, talented female vocal group; and a talented solo male artist with quite a presence – all working hard to get their names out there.

As far as the music aired, I’ve met and know all of the bands and artists.  Haven’t heard from some in awhile.  Like most, I’m sure they’re playing and touring and pressing on.  As far as the female vocal group, I saw them do a great performance at the “Shock the Vote” show shortly after this interview.  I’m not quite sure where they are right now but they’re young and talented so I would assert that they’re moving along quite nicely.

As far as the solo male artist, he was a super fun interview and did a beautiful acapella performance in the studio.  Then, I saw him perform at “Shock the Vote” (and bring down the house) and lost track shortly after that.  Then, I turned on the TV one day and saw him audition for a little show called “American Idol”.  My reaction:  “Isn’t that something!  There’s Jacob Lusk.  He was on my show a couple of years ago.  Hmm.”  And I’ve been keeping tabs since then and every week, I keep saying, “My oh my…there he goes.  Goin’ for the gold Jacob.  Right on!”

Then a few days ago, I get a call from his management, Keith of Connect the Dots Entertainment, who says, “Hey London, I don’t know if you remember but you interviewed one of my artists, Jacob Lusk, about 2 or 3 years ago on your show.  Well, not sure if you know this but he’s one of the top 7 finalists right now on American Idol.”  I actually had to laugh because I thought, “Um, it’s American Idol.”  Even if I didn’t watch it, it would be hard to miss the news and updates as I browse the web daily.

Anyhow, Keith and I had a great conversation.  And as I said to him, I remember all of my guests and I could never forget Jacob.  He was actually quite comedic on the show and a big ham.  He was the kind of guest that interviewers love.  No shortage of personality!  He was 21 at the time and had the depth of voice much like his friend, the late (and to me, the great) Nate Dogg.  Both Jacob and Nate Dogg could give you chills with their speaking AND singing voices.  Some might say this was an unlikely connection but it really isn’t.  In 2007, Jacob joined a gospel group called InNate Praise formed by the late hip-hop singer Nate Dogg, and he performed with the group at churches around L.A. County.

And now, it’s cute to see Jacob on the American Idol stage.  Surprisingly, he’s not being quite the ham for the judges like he was on my show.  The Jacob I see on TV right now is humble, sweet, grateful, honest…just engulfed in every moment of the experience.  It’s a special thing to witness.

So Jacob, here’s my 2 cents:

In the beginning and for awhile, we run into the doubters, even when you’re as good as you are.  But I’m sure you’d agree that all that wishin’ was no imposition.  Doubters and opposition cannot begin to hold a light to 26+ million viewers who now know you.  Great job.  I’m so proud of you.

Always celebrate the success of others and celebrate big.  The secret I’ve learned is that the more you celebrate another’s success, you set yourself up to win in a huge way.  Everybody’s path is different.  I don’t know how long Jacob has been pursuing this dream.  Whether many years or overnight, overnight success has many interpretations.  Sometimes it’s a year, 10 years, 2 months, 2 days, 15 years, 60 years…  And sometimes it really is…overnight.  Who cares really.  Winning is winning.  Our job is to simply be grateful and step into the bigness of life that has called us.

Check out the interview here:  09-14-2008 Interview

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I’m always observing people and things like their habits, social dynamic, etc.  This also goes for the guests that come on my show.  In the back of my mind, I’m always thinking, “What made them successful?  What is unique about this person?  What is it that sets them apart from their peers…or competition?”

I had the pleasure of meeting Armani Minasyan for the first time in January at the Golden Globes Suites, again at the Oscars Suites, one brief phone call, and then interviewed him just this last Thursday, April 7th.  Collectively, I spent about an hour, maybe a little more, getting to know Armani.  That’s all it took for me to know that he is a part of that small group of people in life who have figured “it” out.

What is “it”?  “It” is a number of things and, of course, this is purely from my experience and observation, therefore, what I constitute as “it” is basically my opinion.  To me, “it” is:

• It’s not all about you and the fact that it isn’t does not rob you of your own power, not even a little.
• You know you can be as big as you want to be and yet, you have a very healthy, human sense of yourself.
• People know you’re something special and many times, they wish they had that same magic, and they walk away wondering why they felt so special themselves when they’re around you.
• To you, there are no lemons in life.  To you, it’s all the best lemonade on a hot summer’s day and even if it doesn’t look that way now, it’ll get there.

Authentically, this is what I got from getting to know Armani, someone I now call a friend.

I don’t know everything but I’ve learned that I have a pretty good “sniffer” for recognizing the winners in life.  If you’re someone aspiring to succeed in the world of promoting, nightclub entertainment, or maybe even a completely different kind of business, I would say it’s a very good idea to pay attention to Armani Minasyan.  I believe he’s created a blueprint for how to be #1 in almost anything.

I asked him how he got started as a promoter and why he does what he does.  It’s a great story.  Hear the interview yourself and pay close attention while he’s telling this story because he actually gives away the secret to having it all:  Interview with Armani Minasyan

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“WE…

…make beautiful voice together.”

Well, it’s funny because the last time I wrote about a guest, I said that I always experience some anxiety and get a little nervous before I interview a guest because it’s usually the first time we are speaking.  But what a refreshing surprise to even me that I did NOT feel that with Sonny.

When reading about Sonny Melendrez, what he’s done, what he’s committed to, and what he’s about, anxiety goes away and you’re just excited to talk to the guy.

Regular guy.  Extraordinary enthusiasm.  Unbelievable achievements.

His first book, “Living With Enthusiasm”, says it all.

It’s no surprise that Sonny could very well be the new voice of Aflac.  And I couldn’t think of a more perfect fit.  Aflac themselves say that they are “committed to providing customers with the confidence that comes from knowing they have assistance in being prepared for whatever life may bring.”   Sonny says that everything he’s done in his life has brought him to this moment.  Aflac, if you want my 2 cents, save yourself alot of time and get this thing rockin’ with Sonny Melendrez.  People buy on emotion and as much passion as Sonny has and as much as he is committed to people being well and happy, your job is done.

Visit Sonny online:

www.sonnyradio.com ~ www.sonnymelendrez.com ~ www.bonoduck.com

Take a listen to the interview:

Sonny Melendrez Interview April 3, 2011

 (He’s captivating, of course.  And I’m me, of course.  Stop crossing your fingers for a miracle.  Ghetto girl is going nowhere.)

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Last night, I interviewed the band, ”Forgotten Door“.

The interview is usually the first time I’ve spoken to a guest so I never know exactly how it’s going to turn out.  I always believe it will be fine but there’s a certain anxiety I have before the show, even now.  Lately, I started wondering if that actually helps the interview.  I don’t know.  I don’t really analyze it.  I just know I get nervous and anxious.  No matter where someone is at on the “fame scale”, the anxiety is the same.  I do believe that the biggest reason I get this way is because I just really want them to have a great experience on my show.  I want everybody coming away from the show to feel like it’s one of the best interview or talk show experiences they’ve had.  Hopefully this was the case for Forgotten Door.

My impression of these guys:  professional, so sharp, loyal friends to each other, committed to impacting people with the depth of their music

The only concern I had after the interview was asking about the tragedies in their lives.  There was a comment about that in a press release and I was curious.  So I asked the question and they shared about a number of tragedies they had all experienced.  I’m human so when it gets that personal, I always hope that it did not occur invasive to them.  But they were so gracious.  And truthfully, hearing about these experiences made them that much more endearing.

Whether through joy, sadness, fun, laughter, or something else, a great artist knows how to touch hearts.  I do believe that Forgotten Door has a very special gift of touching hearts with their art.  It’s no secret that many people in the entertainment industry give people an unfair ‘window of opportunity’, i.e., if you’re older than Justin Bieber, you’re about to expire.  It really is ridiculous.  It’s getting better but that ‘unwritten rule’ is still alive and well.

Forgotten Door is not part of the “Justin Bieber” generation and thank God for that because they have lived life and offer such a richness to their music and have incredible stories to tell.

They are not a ‘comeback’ story but they are going through their own forgotten door.

And who could forget one of the best comebacks we all witnessed years ago called “Bonnie Raitt”?

• It took 10 albums before she achieved commercial success.
• It was 1989.  She was already 40.  But who cares…
• She swept the Grammys
• Then in March 2000, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Some things are worth the wait.

Forgotten Door interview - March 27 2011 

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I had the privilege of being a guest of Roger Neal’s ‘Ultimate Beauty Suite” this year for the Golden Globes.  Thought I’d give you a peek as best as I can…

Roger Neal Style Hollywood (RNSH) 15th annual 2011 Golden Globe Suite was held at the L’ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills and was presented by G.M. Collin Skin Care.  It was the ultimate beauty suite. There were over 90 stars on the list for this suite alone!  www.hollywoodtoday.net was there streaming LIVE from the suite.

Stars received the latest and most innovative beauty treatments available anywhere in Beverly Hills, CA.  Roger & Lynn Neal of Neal Public Relations, responsible for making designers like:  Stuart Weitzman, Kwiat Diamonds, Jelly Belly, and Natalie K Diamonds to name a few household names during the award season, produced The Ultimate Beauty Suite.   Neal and wife Lynn, for the past 15 years, have produced the most talked about Golden Globe and Academy Awards suites, and hosted the Exclusive Roger Neal’s Style Hollywood (RNSH) Golden Globe Ultimate Beauty Suites and will be hosting The Academy Awards Ultimate Beauty Suites. The RNSH Golden Globe Suite was open January 11th-13th, 2011 at The L’ Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. Neal says, “We are not a gifting suite.” As a thank you, stars received incredible thank you gifts and treats for coming to the RNSH suite.

The RNSH suite is where stars, nominees and presenters will come with their stylists and publicists to be pampered with the Ultimate Beauty Treatments as they prepare to walk the Red Carpet for the Golden Globes and Oscars. Neal, who has produced suites for the past 15 years, says, “What we are having is an exclusive invitation-only suite, where stars will be invited into a much needed relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, to be pampered.” These are some of the most expensive treatments available today.

Stars were gifted with a special trip to Baja, CA courtesy of entertainment impresario Armani Minasyan and the legendary Baby Rock Entertainment complex in Tijuana, Mexico. Stars will get round trip from L.A., limo transport, overnight in a private villa, and a party in the stars’ honor at Baby Rock Club and Entertainment complex. Also, among the items in the celeb gift bags in addition to the Baby Rock trip, Edelwiess Chocolates were gifted to stars, as well as Kate Mesta Jewelry, which are among the many items making up the celebrity gift bags. Ocean bar services with celebrity Jesse Damron was serving beverages from Izze and Dolce Touch Vodka, special martinis and Bling H2O water as well.

Stars on the list for the RNSH included Golden Globe nominees and presenters.

THE LIST INCLUDED STARS FROM:
Nurse Jackie, Glee, Hellcats, Madmen, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, 30 Rock, Entourage, Vampire Diaries, Make it or Break it, The Office, True Blood

AND FROM THE FOLLOWING FILMS:
Battle: Los Angeles, Halloween, The Hangover, and Skyline, to name a few.

STARS INCLUDED:

• Jennifer Love Hewitt
• Julie Benz- star of the ABC series No Ordinary Family
• Leeza Gibbons
• Tom Green
• Kate Flannery- star of the NBC Nominated series- The Office
• Kim & Kourtney Kardashian
• Judy Greer- The Wedding Planner, 13 going on 30, 27 Dresses, Arrested Development
• Jenna Jameson
• Melinda Clarke- star of the Vampire Diaries on the CW
• Cheryl Hines - Curb Your Enthusiasm
• Kelly Hu - Hawaii 5-O
• Tamara Mowry - TV star
• Dee Wallace - Film star
• Sofia Milos - star of CBS CSI Miami
• Cassidy Lerhman - star of Entourage
• Mckenzie Aladjem - Nurse Jackie- nominated show
• Natasha Alam- True Blood
• Tucker Albrizzi- Brothers and Sisters- ABC
• The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
• Morena Baccarin- stars on V on ABC
• Robin Antin- Pussy Cat Dolls creator
• Shanna Moakler- star E!’s Bridal Plasty
• Kelly Monaco- star of General Hospital- ABC
• Gloria Almond- Dr. Phils housewives
• Haley Bennett- star of FX series Outlaw Country
• Jennifer Blanc- star of the film The Victim
• Tanya Newbould- star of the Universal picture Skyline
• Carol Connors- golden Glove and Oscar Nominee
• Michael Copon- star of One Tree Hill on the CW
• Carly Craig- the film The Heartbreak Kid
• Paula Abdul
• Billy Bush- host of Access Hollywood
• Shaun Robinson- host of Access Hollywood
• Olivia Crocicchia- star of FX Rescue Me
• Tanya Fischer- star of CBS Damages
• Aubrey Fisher- star of LA Ink
• Jo Frost- ABC Supper Nanny
• Gabrielle Bass- fitness star
• Matt Goss- Music star
• Jadin Gould- star of film Battle Los Angeles
• Neil Grayston- star of Eureka on SYFY
• Danielle Harris- Star of the Halloween movies
• Racheal Harris- star of the Hangover film
• Brianne Howey- TV series 90210
• Robbie Jones- Hellcats on the CW
• Carrie Keagen- Host of VH1 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp
• Deja Kreutzer- star of Sorority Row film
• Sean Yount- Film star
• LMFAO
• Elyse Levesque - star of SYFY Network Stargate Universe
• Caity Lotz - MTV Death Valley
• Samantha Marq - music star and SC Johnson Heiress
• Tanya Memme - host of This House
• Jordan Monoghan - star of True Jackson VP on Nickelodian
• Brooke Mueller - star of the Oxygen network’s The World according to Paris
• Erin Murphy - Tabitha on Bewitched- TV icon
• Megan Mullally
• Haley Ramm- star of the film Into The Wild
• Naya Rivera- Glee
• Jane Lynch- Glee
• Crystal Reed- star of Universal pictures Skyline
• Elizabeth Rhom- star of Heroes NBC
• Melody Thomas Scott- Young and the Restless
• Brad Sherwood- ABC’s Whose Line is it Anyway
• Nicole Simon- music star
• Rich Sommer- star of Mad Men
• Connie Stevens- TV Star
• Gabrielle Stone- Film star
• Thesy Surface - star of Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• Sydney Sweeny - star of John Carpenters Criminal Minds
• Trent Sweeny - star of Criminal Minds
• Maria Thayer - star of 30 Rock NBC
• Michelle Wiley - Dr. Phil’s Housewives
• Austin Anderson - star of Nickelodian Show
• Alice Greczyn - star of Lincoln Heights
• Alicia Menshew - All My Children
• Michelle Nichols - Star Trek
• Lisa Ann Walter - star of Shall We Dance
• Jesse Williams - star of Greys Anatomy
• Virginia Williams - How I Met Your Mother
• Amiee Garcia - Off the Map
• Anna Lynne McCord - 90210
• Amanda Righetti - The Mentalist
• Cassie Scerbo - Make it or Break It on ABC Family
• Christa Miller - Cougartown
• Eric Mabius - Ugly Betty, the upcoming Outcasts
• Daniel Sunjata - Grey’s Anatomy and Rescue Me
• Dorian Missick - The Cape
• Emily Bergl - Desperate Housewives
• Heather Hemmens - Hellcats
• Izabella Miko - The Cape
• Kim Raver - Greys Anatomy
• Julianna Guill - Glory Daze
• Maria Menounos - Access Hollywood
• Moon Bloodgood - upcoming TNT series Falling Skies
• Sarah Chalke - Scrubs, and the upcoming CBS series Mad Love
• Shanola Hampton - Shameless on Showtime
• Shannen Doherty - author and actress
• Trevor Donovan - 90210
• Zoe Saldana - Avatar, The Losers
• Gretchen Rossi – The Real Housewives of Orange County
• Jamie Kennedy - comedian/film star
• Jon Lovitz - comedian

OneMama Organization was named as the spotlight charity for this year’s Suites - www.onemama.org

Roger & Lynn Neal, producers of the RNSH Suites, donated $15,000.00 to OneMama. OneMama is helping impoverished women deliver babies safely and receive proper media care and bringing medical care to pregnant women in Africa, Women in late term pregnancy travel by foot in Africa for miles in order to give birth with a midwife they trust. At times, a single midwife nurtures all of the mothers and infants of an entire community this quite literally being one mother for all: “OneMama”.  OneMama’s pilot program in Uganda consists of a building, solar medical clinic where midwives can provide safe post and prenatal care to their patients as well as teach about family planning. OneMama will reach 250 communities around the globe in the years to come.

Stars that came to the suite are helping bring attention to OneMama and were signing OneMama t-shirts that the organization will auction off. OneMama is a nonprofit organization. For more info go to www.onemama.org. This organization was founded by Shaboom Cosmetics creator Siobhan Neilland.

Featured celebrity treatment this year incorporated G.M. Collin’s latest innovation, the Phyto Stem Cell + collection in conjunction with the Derm Renewal Clinical Peel and Algomask. There was a special 1,000-year-old Chinese tea recipe being served in the suite daily from Lady Snow Tea. Lady Snow is the great grand-daughter of the second President of Republic of China, and was born in Beijing, China. She has gained her spiritual insights through tea arts.

Also, see the article in Hollywood Today:  Roger Neal\’s Ultimate Beauty Suite  

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Take a listen to some of the “London Garcia LIVE” episodes so far:

Guest: Ignacio Serrichio; Co-host: Robby Rob - welcome to our insanity…

Guest: Fernando Fernandez - very cool cooking show (recipes from Spain) and music to match

Guest: Keith Mazza - next in line for Grandmaster of the WORLD WING CHUN KUNG FU

London & Dave the Intern - a peek inside the lives of low-grade celebrities (that would be us)

GUEST: Sean Stockham of alternative-rock band, Middle Class Rut

I’m back on the radio, 5 days a week, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00-10:30pm (PST) starting November 7, 2010.   Tune into this earth-shattering event by going to:

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People always ask, “What is your show about?”  It’s about alot of things.  I do interviews.  I love talking to people about so many things.  And so many things in this world are fascinating to me.

A little description about The London Garcia Show