RoseMarie Terenzio interview - Tantorious episode 32

RoseMarie Terenzio was born in the Bronx and served as a personal assistant, publicist, and confidante to John F. Kennedy, Jr., from 1994 until his death in 1999. Her book, Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love and Loss, is an intimate portrait of JFK Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette. In this exclusive interview, Terenzio reveals why she waited a dozen years to write it.

Mark Whitaker interview - Tantorious episode 31

Mark Whitaker is the executive vice president and managing editor of CNN Worldwide. He was previously the Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News and a reporter and editor at Newsweek, where he rose to become the first African-American leader of a national newsweekly. His new book, "My Long Trip Home: A Family Memoir," traces the story of what happened to his parents, a fascinating but star-crossed interracial couple. In this exclusive interview, Mark reveals his own journey of self-discovery. (To hear the first chapter of the audiobook, visit http://bit.ly/LongTrip)

Adam Shepard interview - Tantorious episode 30

Adam Shepard graduated from college in 2006, then set out with nothing more than $25 and the clothes on his back, to prove that the American dream is still alive and well. His book, Scratch Beginnings, is the earnest and passionate account of his journey. In this exclusive interview, Adam explains why he did it and what he learned along the way.

Marc Seifer interview - Tantorious episode 29

Marc J. Seifer is a professor of psychology and the author of more than 70 scientific writings published in numerous magazines. His book, Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla, Biography of a Genius, is the definitive work on the founding father of modern electrical technology. In this exclusive interview, Seifer explains why Tesla has become a cult figure to a new generation of innovators.

Alan Lazar interview - Tantorious episode 28

Alan Lazar is a platinum-selling musician and composer, who has composed music for more than 30 films and television shows. His first novel, Roam, is an insightful and heartwarming story about families, love lost and found, and a special dog named Nelson. In this exclusive interview, he reveals the inspiration for his "novel with music" that includes seven original piano compositions.

Sir Ken Robinson interview - Tantorious episode 27

Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources. He is a New York Times bestselling author and received a Knighthood in 2003. His 2001 classic, Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative was recently updated and reissued. Sir Ken explains why creativity is vital to life and business, in this exclusive interview.

Soleil Moon Frye interview - Tantorious episode 26

Soleil Moon Frye was the star of the 1980s sitcom Punky Brewster. Today she is better known as a mom-trepreneur and social media maven, with over 1.4 million followers on Twitter. In her book, Happy Chaos: From Punky to Parenting and My Perfectly Imperfect Adventures in Between, she shares insightful, realistic, in-the-trenches parenting advice, inspiration and fun. She details her journey in this exclusive interview.