SPN: SINGLE LIVING

Guest:  Marilyn Anderson is the author of Never Kiss a Frog: A Girl's Guide to Creatures from the Dating Swamp. For centuries, women have been brought up to believe two ridiculous myths: (1) "Kiss a frog and he'll turn into a prince." (We heard that from a fairy tale) and (2) "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince." (We heard that from our mothers and friends). In this interview Marilyn describes the many types of frogs to avoid, in order to find your prince. She also discusses how men can avoid female frogs.

Guest: Susan RoAne leads a double life as a best-selling author and a keynote speaker whose practical, informative and interactive presentations are known for her “dynamite sense of humor. She is the bestselling author of How to Work a Room, The Secrets of Savvy Networking, and RoAne's Rules: How to Make the Right Impression. Susan has spoken for City National Bank, Boeing, Citigroup, Ernst and Young, Time Warner, Oracle , US Department of Treasury, Salomon Smith Barney, Procter and Gamble, National Association of Television Producers and Executives, National Football League and Hershey Chocolate. She has taught everyone from CEOs to seasoned sales people how to become savvy socializers. In our interview she reveals how to schmooze and network successfully at all kinds of events, from singles parties to business gatherings.

Susan Rabin, who flirted, in bed, with David Letterman on national TV, presents her world-famous School of Flirting, in front of a live audience, where she shares her fun flirting tips, based on her new book, Lucky in Love. Susan is a best-selling author and has been featured by Oprah, Donahue, Sally Jessy Raphael, Ricki Lake, Montel, CNN, Good Morning America, etc. Note: Susan was our first interview guest, while this show is a recording of a live event.

Rich Gosse interviews Evan Marc Katz, an online dating personal trainer and the author of I Can't Believe I'm Buying this Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating.  His forthcoming book is Why You're Still Single: Things Your Friends Would Tell You If You Promised Not to Get Mad. He is the CEO of e-cyrano.com.  During this interview, Evan reveals how to write a great online personal ad and how to maximize your dating success in cyberspace.

Rich Gosse interviews Terry Smith, the author of Teaching the D.I.C. (Discipline of Intimacy & Communication) and a companion card game, Without Thought. She also created a TV game show entitled Create Your Mate. In this interview she discusses the importance of bringing clarity to a new relationship--before the relationship reaches the intimate stage.

Nearly 10 million American women are single at age 50 and older, and, according to AARP magazine, “The 50-plus dating game has never been hotter.? But with fewer than two single men for every three single women in the over 50 age group, as well as an ageless difficulty in finding the right match, mature women on the dating scene are having a tough time. Katherine Chaddock is the co-author of Flings, Frolics, and Forever Afters: A Single Woman?s Guide to Romance After 50. Katherine is a writer, professor, two-time divorcee, and mother of 21 year old twins. Her articles have appeared in Working Woman, Good Housekeeping, Parents, and the Washington Post Sunday Magazine, among others. She is the author of four books on American history. In this interview she reveals why she and sister usually date younger men, what's different about women over 50, the biggest mistakes they make concerning their romantic relationships, and how to develop an effective plan for meeting the right man.

Jerusha Stewart is the Original Last Single Girl In the World. Her book, The Single Girl's Manifesta, has recently been featured on The Tyra Banks Show and San Francisco's KRON 4 Morning News. Not one to shrink from championing self-expression, she encourages single women to revel in being the most sought after girl at the dance of life. Jerusha believes that on their own, women can realize greater personal fulfillment, financial success and achieve their wildest dreams.  After all, she says, “We�re all born single, born free. Why give up being sensationally solo for marriage?�  In this interview she reveals why so many millions choose to be single and how they can enjoy a happy single lifestyle.

David Steele gives the keynote address at the Santa Cruz Singles Convention held on November 5, 2005. David Steele is the author of Conscious Dating: Finding the Love of Your Life in Today's World. He is the founder of The Relationship Coaching Institute and has trained over 5,000 relationship coaches and therapists. His topic is How to Escape the 14 Dating Traps. David was also interviewed by Rich on show #7.

Rich Gosse interviews Beryl Nozedar, an internationally acclaimed numerologist from New Zealand. She is the author of Find Your Heart Number. Beryl has traveled all over the world, from England to Africa, to the United States and Europe, spreading her spiritual wisdom. In this interview she explains Numerology's 9 personality types, similar to the 12 signs of the Zodiac and astrology. She reveals how to get along with just about anyone, even if your personality type may not be that compatible with them.

Rich Gosse interviews Jenine Weyrauch, the author of 40 and Stuck in the Middle: A Journey of Your Greatness. She is a Motivational Speaker, Life Coach and Personal Trainer. Her purpose and passion in life is to inspire and instruct people to live their "Journey of Greatness" by looking, feeling, and being their best. In this interview she reveals how to break out of your "comfort zone" and achieve your goals, be they finding a romantic partner, improving your income, or achieving personal happiness. For more info, see her website at http://www.pervictbody.com, or email her at jenine7@juno.com.

Rich Gosse interviews Bonnie Gabriel is the author of The Fine Art of Erotic Talk: How to Entice, Excite and Enchant Your Lover with Words. Bonnie begins with "talking dirty" and moves on to how to develop a sexy voice, how to discuss safe sex without destroying sexual chemistry, how to introduce your erotic fantasies into a relationship, and how to give erotic nurturing.

Rich Gosse interviews David Steele the author of Conscious Dating: Finding the Love of Your Life in Today's World. He is the founder of The Relationship Coaching Institute and has trained over 5,000 relationship coaches and therapists. He discusses why dating doesn't work; why being single is an opportunity, not a disease; how to be the Chooser; how to meet someone hot without getting arrested; and how to escape the 14 dating traps.

Rich Gosse interviews Liz Kelly, a dating coach, columnist, speaker and author of SMART Man Hunting.  Her focus is to help singles boost their numbers, ego and odds of finding a perfect match.  Her work has been featured on Fox News, Lifetime, BBC Radio, USA Today and many more.

Rich Gosse interviews Marty Friedman, a marriage and relationship consultant and the founder of Men in Marriage, a firm created to help couples revitalize their marriages. Friedman walked away from a successful, 25 year career as a management consultant after his wife declared their marriage all but over. Determined to save the relationship, Friedman embarked on a challenging path of research, personal exploration, and self-growth. Today, with his 20-year marriage flourishing, Friedman consults privately with men and conducts seminars for both men and women interested in revitalizing their marriages. In this interview he discusses his book, Straight Talk for Men about Marriage: What Men Need to Know about Marriage (And What Women Need to Know about Men).

Rich Gosse interviews Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D., a psychologist and best-selling author. In this interview she discusses her book, Going the Distance, co-authored with her partner, David Geissinger, and how romantic partners can better communicate. Dr. Barbach is the veteran of numerous interviews, including Oprah, NBC Nightlcy News, Today, Good Morning America, Montel, Sally Jessy Rafael, Redbook, Cosmoplitan, National Geographic, etc.