Jane Maas interview - Tantorious episode 40

Jane Maas is said to be one of the real-life models for the character of Peggy Olson on the popular Mad Men TV series. She was a creative director at Ogilvy & Mather and works as an advertising executive. Her memoir, Mad Women, is an inside look at the other side of life on Madison Avenue in the 1960s and '70s. In this exclusive interview, Jane reveals the truth about what went on in the ad agency world.

Zach Wahls interview - Tantorious episode 39

On January 31, 2011, Zach Wahls addressed the Iowa House Judiciary Committee in a public forum on civil unions. The nineteen-year-old son of a same-sex couple, Wahls proudly proclaimed, "The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero effect on the content of my character." Hours later, his speech was posted on YouTube, where it went viral, quickly receiving more than two million views. His book is My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength, and What makes a Family. In this exclusive interview, Zach describes how he rocketed from All-American teen to national spokesperson.

Taylor Mali interview - Tantorious episode 38

Taylor Mali spent nine years in the classroom as a teacher. He is also an author, performer, and a passionate advocate of teachers. His book, What Teachers Make, is based on a performance video that has been seen and forwarded millions of times on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. In this exclusive interview, Taylor explains why teachers are so vital to America today.

Georgia Pellegrini interview - Tantorious episode 37

Georgia Pellegrini's passion for good, simple food began at an early age in upstate New York. After graduating from Wellesley, she started working on Wall Street but left to pursue her lifelong love of cooking. She enrolled in the French Culinary Institute and cooked at gourmet restaurants. Her new book, Girl Hunter, pushes the boundaries of the foodie revolution and considers why, how, and what we eat. In this exclusive interview, Georgia talks about her first kill and some of the unusual recipes included in the book.

Mike Dow interview - Tantorious episode 36

Dr. Mike Dow is an author, psychotherapist, and addiction-recovery expert. He is currently a cohost of TLC's hit series Freaky Eaters. He has been featured on many TV shows and in many publications. His book is Diet Rehab: 28 Days to Finally Stop Craving the Foods That Make You Fat. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Mike explains why his is the best diet plan to kick the junk-food habit.

Shama Kabani interview - Tantorious episode 35

Shama Kabani is the founder and president of The Marketing Zen Group; her websites are MarketingZen.com and Shama.tv. She has been named one of the 10 Most Influential and Powerful Women in Social Media, and BusinessWeek honored her as one of the Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25. Her book, The Zen of Social Media Marketing, helps people successfully market their businesses online. In this exclusive interview, Shama explains how to leverage some of the new online platforms.

Mayim Bialik interview - Tantorious episode 34

Mayim Bialik is best known as the star of the 1990s TV series Blossom. She went on to earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience, has two young children, and is a writer on Kveller.com. Her new book is Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way. In this exclusive interview, Mayim explains how she came to her holistic lifestyle.