Miss D's Luna Si

Today's guest is the champion of animal welfare, Dr. Robin Ganzert. She is the president and CEO of one of the best rated charities in America, American Humane. This organization certifies the welfare of over 1 million animals. They help animal victims of catastrophic disasters and have launched a clinical trial demonstrating the effects of service dogs on cancer patients. Besides leading this amazing charity, she hosts a yearly award show about hero dogs on the Hallmark Channel, has her own podcast about loving animals, and is a highly sought after public speaker.

Today's guest has dedicated over 38 years of his life to the preservation of wildlife refuges across the country. He is the Chief Operating Officer of the National Wild Refuge Association. A non profit focused on protecting and promoting the 850 million acres of land and waters set aside for wildlife conservation. Here to tell us about the issues and mounting challenges of conserving the worlds wildest animals, plants, and their habitats is Mark Musaus!

In part 2 of the Ingvar Estrada episode, Ingvar shares the story of how he became a crossover tenor.

On today's show Miss D chats with one of the most multifaceted people to have ever been on the show, Ingvar Estrada. Ingvar comes from a family of music as his mother was a Swedish Opera singer and his father was an Italian composer, but his range as an entertainer far more broad than that. Listen as we walk through his marvelous career in various industries and listen to some of his hit songs.

My guest in today's show razzles, dazzles, and makes everyone move their feet. He is both a singer and band leader and has performed for presidents, royalty, and celebrities alike. He's a former lawyer turned world class musician. Listen as we walk through his incredibly interesting history and share some of his music in today's show!

In part two of the series Miss D and Billy David continue to discuss the best directors and films from the "golden age" of the film industry. Billy's uncanny ability to remember the details of classic films is absolutely fascinating. Miss D and Billy also discuss how the black list affected the film industry during the tension filled times of the 1940's.

In part one of this 2 part series Miss D and Billy David discuss the best directors and films from the "golden age" of the 1930's to the mid 1960's. Billy is a former marine infantry officer who served in Vietnam and later had a career in magazine publishing working at top magazines such as Rolling Stone and Town & Country. As an avid reader he leads book discussions at society of the 4 arts in Palm Beach. Billy's wealth of knowledge of film is absolutely fascinating.

Miss D and Rory MacKay discuss his life as an artist. Rory is an incredible painter most known for his portraits of dogs. Miss D and Rory discuss how he got his start in dog portraits and what he’s expanded to. They discuss his clients (including Ivanka Trump) and why he loves calling West Palm Beach Home.    Rory is best reached at www.rory-mackay.com rory@rory-mckay.com 561-891-0481

Miss D and Jules Strickland discuss her professional singing career. Jules has been singing since the age of nine and they discuss how she became a professional singer that young. They discuss how she writes songs, plays piano, and is recording her first self-funded album. Miss D and Jules also listen to five songs from her repertoire.Jules is available on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Fernando Messulam discuss his successful opera career. Fernando grew up in Argentina where he trained with masters to become the tremendous tenor he is. They discuss his craft, including his past and future plans, and how he goes about planning a new song. Miss D and Fernando also discusses other topics including his recent throat tumor and listen to five songs from his repertoire.FernandoMessulam.com for all details.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Georgie Donnelly discuss her successful art career. Georgie grew up in South Africa before moving to New York and then Europe. They discuss her various mediums, including ceramics and painting, and how she goes about creating. Miss D and Georgie also discusses other topics including the left waltz and the four languages Georgie has learned.GeorgieDonnelly.com for all details.

Miss D and April Russell discuss her thriving interior design career. April grew up in both the US and the UK and she continues to split her time between the two countries. She credits being exposed to different cultures as a major inspiration for her designs. They also discuss her passion for traveling with her clients and adding talking pieces to every design.AprilRussell.com for all details on her designs.Follow her on Instagram for examples of her work.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Carlos Gracida Jr. discuss the Gracida family’s inspiring story of success. Carlos’ grandfather was a Charo in dressage, his father and Uncle were top-rated Polo players, and he played the US Open at the young age of 15. They also discuss his love of horses, the foundation/wine label he started, and his future plans.GracidaLegacy.com for all details on his foundation.GCPC.com for all information on Carlos’ spring polo.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si    

Miss D and Mike discuss Mike’s inspiring story of success. He was a cocaine and crack addict who decided to invent a new pillow, which he eventually patented, called MyPillow. He started selling the pillows at kiosks and trade shows before recording an infomercial that led to his company’s first sales boom. They also discuss his friendship with President Donald Trump and future plans to release his biography and biopic film.MyPillow.com for all details on the series.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Susan discuss the story of Luke the dog, who was found sick on the side of the street, and now lives at the jewelry store that Susan’s son owns. She began writing children’s books based on Luke’s story, but has since authored a number of fictional books where Luke learns about the world and history. Her publisher also joins the conversation as they discuss the future of Susan’s self-published series on Luke the dog.LukesStory.com for all details on the series.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Sophie discuss how the two of them met at camp in Vermont many years ago, reconnected on Facebook, and became friends once more. Sophie also tells about her inspirations behind her music and time traveling in her RV cross country. Miss D also discusses 3 songs, which are played in their entirety: “Spiritual Being,” “Gypsy in Control,” and “It Hasn’t Happened Yet.”SophieCarpenter.com for all details on her career.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si  

Miss D and Antony discuss his upcoming trips to 2017 that include Cuba (and how it has changed since he first started going 14 years ago), India, England, Tokyo, Armenia, and more. They cover lots of details into his trips, family, mutual friends, and everything since he last was on Miss D’s Luna Si in Episode 09.561-586-5633 to get in contact with Antony Underwood to book one of his upcoming trips.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Part 2:Miss D and Francois discuss how he fell in love with Latin American and African music. They cover his collection of 50,000 CDs, listen to a number of African songs, and analyze how social and political circumstances influenced the music throughout the continent. Francois Dubouays - PlaylistDuncan Senyatso and Kgwanyape Band "Mephato Ya Maloba"Ras Sheehama "Jump"Ladysmith Black Mambazo "Nxa ebizwa amagama"Boyoyo Boys "Vezunyawo"Brenda Fassi "Vuli NdelaMahlathini and the Mahotella Queens "Mbaqanga"Super Mama Djombo "Pamparida"Las Hijas del Sol "Ryoko"Baaba Maal "Miyaabele" (Missing You)Youssou N'Dour "Chimes of Freedom"Orchestra Baobab "Kanoute"Ali Farka Toure and Ry Cooder "Soukora"Ballake Sissoko and Ludovico Einaudi "Dessert"Ballake Sissoko "Ladiaba"Les amazons de Guinee "Reine Nyepou"Sekouba Bambino "Kaba mousso"Fode Baro – Saramaya Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlistsoundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Lars discuss his start in Sweden studying under Carl Malmsten before going to America. There he fled from the draft, went to London, and worked under Gaby Schreiber, working to design the Cunard Line’s new cruise ship suites. After that, he started working for his friends, designing homes all over the world, meeting his wife, Nadine Kalachnikoff, and moving to Washington DC. They cover his life with his family, many fantastic travels, and books, including his latest, Lars Bolander: Interior Design and Inspiration, which is available now. http://www.LarsBolander.comMiss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Ava discuss her start in Poland at a convent before being discovered and having success as a model. During her modeling career, she became friends with Roman Polanski, Sharon Tate, and their friends when she moved to L.A. and was supposed to be with them on the night of the Manson Family massacre. They cover her working for a company vetting people for banks and writing her novel, The Racing Heart, which is available now.http://www.TheRacingHeart.comMiss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Part 1:Miss D and Francois discuss how he fell in love with Latin American and African music. They cover his collection of 50,000 CDs, listen to a number of African songs, and analyze how social and political circumstances influenced the music throughout the continent. Francois Dubouays - Playlist Kanda Bongo Man “Sai from album Kwassa Kwassa”Soukous Stars “Guadeloupe”Super Mazembe “Kassongo”Them Mushrooms “Jambo Bwana” Mlimani Park Orchestra “Neema” Salum Abdullah and Cuban Marimba “Wanawake Tanzania”Olyia Bank “Clementina”Mulemena Boys “Mukwenag Mukunanga”Thomas Mapfumo “Hwa hwa”Bhundu Boys “Zrichalinetsa”Oliver Mtukudzi aka Tuku “Zimbabwe” Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlistsoundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Roberto discuss his start in Cuba with his Mother as a dancer from Spain and his Father as a circus performer. After going to theater school in Cuba, he was sent to a rehabilitation camp for protesting the government’s round-up of his gay friends, escaped while he was harvesting sugarcane, and swam to Guantanamo Bay, gaining his freedom. They cover his rise to success in filmmaking, being called the Mayor of the Meatpacking District, and his many humanitarian efforts. www.RobertoMonticello.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Prince Dimitri discuss his royal background with his Mother as the eldest daughter of the King and Queen of Italy and his Father as the son of the Prince Regent of Yugoslavia and the Princess of Greece and Denmark. Being surrounded by beautiful jewelry, he was drawn to gemology and studied that while working for 16 years at Sotheby’s. They cover his rise to success to designing jewelry, saving a large Japan jewelry show, and his passion for meditation. www.PrinceDimitri.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Catherine discuss her background as a “recovering” lawyer before creating SkinnyJeans. The start of her fashion career was trial and error but eventually she discovered a way to create slimming blue jeans. They cover her struggle, her rise to success, selling a lower-priced line on QVC, getting her designs stolen by QVC, the case against them, and the screenplay she’s writing about her ordeal. www.SkinnyJeans.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Polly discuss her background in college throwing parties which led to her interest in event planning. In college, before being sent to Katharine Gibbs College, she was nicknamed Polly Plan-a-Party. They cover her rise to success, producing large parties for Fox, working with A-list talent, and working on large budget events and parties. www.OberOnet.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Greg, discuss his background as a keyboard player for Diana Ross and many 80’s bands before moving into composing television, film, and commercials. The start of his composing career was in the commercial sector where he once scored a 90-piece orchestra for an American Airlines spot. They cover his upcoming Stephen King project, music career, and play one of his songs, “Suelta El Sol.”   www.NoFatCreativeNY.com   Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Philippe, discuss his background in marketing backgammon and a board game called Petropolis, which was similar to Monopoly. The start of his music career was at Juilliard. They cover his inspiration with composing, his performances at Carnegie Hall and all over the world, and play two of his songs, “Ode to Oboe, Harp and Cello,” and “Quatorze.” To find more of his work, search Phillippe Bigar on YouTube.Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Cole, discuss his family’s background in music and how that led to his music career. His start was in the Second Congregational Church in Greenwich, Connecticut (where he grew up) and he traveled all over Europe performing with them. They cover his inspiration with jazz and cabaret, his weekly shows at Le Cirque in New York, attending New School University in New York, and play three of his songs, “If I Could Live Again,” “Pour L’Amour du Chocolat,” and “This Could Be The Start of Something Big.”   www.ColeRumbough.com   Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Amy, discuss her songs and music which she writes and performs. Her start was in musical theatre with “Riverdance” and “Camelot.” They cover her performing on Silverseas Cruise lines, meeting her biological family, her vocal group Celtic Woman, her alter-ego Candy Canadiana, and play three of her songs, “My Turn to Shine,” “Carry Me,” and “Where I Am.”   www.AmyRivard.com   Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Karen discuss her art which reflects the infinite cosmos in which we are all connected. Her subject matter includes the 118 elements of the periodic table, the Messier Catalogue, Galileo and sun spots. They cover her photography, telescope collection, teaching interactive art to kids and her new series “Speed of Light” which depicts the universe from the micro to the macro scale in an intricate play of light and form. www.KarenTompkins.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Christophe discuss photographing Andy Warhol’s funeral - published in his book “Andy Warhol: The Day The Factory Died.” They reminisce on New York’s wild side captured in his book “Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996.” They cover his early years in Paris, photographing Robert Duvall and capturing both Mexico’s warmth and Cuba’s transition to Capitalism. www.ChristophevonHohenberg.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Ty, composer and cabaret performer, discuss his writing at 5, 1st publishing deal at 16 and signing to Rocket Music (Elton John’s label) in his mid-20’s. His parents were actors (father was Lionel Jeffries) and his grandparents were musicians. Tells story about rise to fame, his father’s film career, Peggy Lee, and more. Twitter: @tyjeffriesmusic Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D & John discuss how he and Anthony “Ace” Bourke purchased Christian the Lion, a 3-month old lion, from Harrod’s Zoo Department in 1969 for 250 guineas, who lived beneath their pine furniture store. The story would later become a book entitled "A Lion Called Christian: The True Story of the Remarkable Bond Between Two Friends and a Lion". Creators of Born Free contacted George Adamson to reform him for the wild and re-release into Kenya. The documentary called "Christian the Lion" had 50 million viewers. George successfully rehabilitated Christian and he still has lions with his lineage out there. Created the George Adamson National Preserve. www.GeorgeAdamson.org Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Melinda, opera singer and performer with a wide range of voices (Soprano), discuss Melinda studying voice in Holland and upon graduation she was employed by André Rieu to tour around Europe. She played leads in Madame Butterfly, Aida, and more. Melinda performs “Please Don’t Invite Me To Your Country Estate,” “Where Flamingoes Fly” and “Take Me Home." Performing at Crazy Coqs on November 9th (www.brasseriezedel.com). Started a Berlin Cabaret (www.kissandtellcabaret.com). Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss Hope Springs sings “A Seedy Little Nightclub in Pigalle,” “Show Off Your Assets,” “Devil Made Me Do It” and “Carnival" live for Miss D. Catch her at Wilton’s Music Hall - August 9-11th, 2016 CDs are available on her website. http://www.MissHopeSprings.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Victoria discuss working with Freddie at "Freddie’s Flowers" (company delivers flowers weekly for 20 pounds a week) and designing and sending flowers all over the UK. www.FreddiesFlowers.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Amy, an erotic fiction author, discuss female power, controversy, male readers, novels ("For Better or Money," "For Love or Sanity," "Sink or Swim" - all 3 books are in a series of the same protagonist’s life), being a bartender, magazine views on spicing up your marriage, playsuits, where you can buy her books, and old cliches. http://www.AmyMinty.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Kay discuss growing up with her father owning the New York Jets, her book "Inside the Pressure Cooker: A Season in the Life of the New York Jets," working with Asbury Park Press, being the first woman writer at The Daily News and Vogue, interviewing Evel Knievel, Billie Jean King, Joe Namath, and Joe Frazier, women in sports, her book "The Savvy Woman’s Success Bible" (with co-author Tina Flaherty), her company Hemming and Gilman, Alzheimer’s, Football Players, female sportswriters today, and heavyweight boxers. Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Dale discuss helping women, Mad Men, Russia and her quest for women’s rights, forming Seeds of Peace with John Wallach, Palm Beach, working at the Aspen Institute and Metropolitan Institute of Art, the Coudert Institute, bringing people together to discuss serious issues and Cuba. Finally a joke about a man wanting to win the lottery and praying. http://www.CoudertInstitute.org Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Part 2: Miss D and Lexye discuss the value of dealing with a travel agent, travel troubles, traveling with other people, Professional Touch International, and Franco Corso. (Franco Corso, the Voice of Romance, sings two songs). www.LexTravelWorld.com www.FrancoCorso.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Part 1: Miss D and Lexye discuss being an actress, tour director, her company "Professional Touch International," the languages she knows, her husband, what she’s learned from her years in customer relations, her radio shows, LexTravel, winning Best Global Event Planner, Sorrento, Stresa, and things that are better than normal travel.http://www.LexTravelWorld.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Courtney discuss "Glamourpuss," working for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior, being smart & sexy, luck, believing in yourself, her locations, and rose wine. http://www.glamourpussnyc.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D shares stories about exercise, Canyon Ranch in Arizona, airplane horror stories, bingo, shopping, listener George's airplane horror stories and some funny jokes (rabbits who promise to tell them about heaven when they die and God and Adam on women and reproducing). Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Jennifer discuss becoming a supermodel, airport stories, New York, West Palm Beach, her interior designer career, her boutique, traveling (Jenny has been on 25 trips with Antony Underwood), charity, her trunk shows, and the arts and antique shows she does. http://www.JenniferGarrigues.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Sebastian discuss directing a TV news show, news behind the scenes, staying on camera, spring break, their quest to get Miss D on Jimmy Fallon and Miss D’s birthday party. Sebastian discusses being Miss D’s son. Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D shares stories about airports (LAX, JFK), a bridesmaid fiasco, traveling with jewelry and her jewelry business. She also tells jokes about an Irishman’s Philosophy, a little boy who wants a bicycle and nuns eating dogs in America. Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Nadine discuss Nadine's parents' escape from the Nazis. Her mother (from Spain) and father (from Russia) met in Paris. Nadine’s father was friends with the Nazi General who was asked by Hitler to burn Paris. The General allowed Nadine’s family to travel to Spain and eventually to the US. In school Hemingway helped her on a paper on "The Old Man and the Sea" and it received an "F." They also discuss costume balls, Dali, dyslexia, businesses she has started (pasta shop then catering company), Martha Stewart, gun safety, Lars Bolander showrooms, and butterfly canvases. http://www.NadineKalachnikoff.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Rochelle discuss "Ponzi and Picasso" (her acclaimed book about art scandals), the art world, the world's 168 Billionaires, art houses, movie ideas, branding/marketing artists, forgeries, the Rembrandt research project, curators, stolen art, the Whitney Museum and finally, they tell some jokes. www.RochelleOhrstrom.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Harry discuss flying a World War II airplane, quarterbacking the New York Jets, dancing with the New York City Ballet, The New York Times, his name, white water rafting, driving a race car on a Nascar track, polo, rock climbing, para-trooping and diving. They also discuss his books "Texas Rich," "For All Mankind," "The Lost Tycoon:The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump" (Trump recently called him a dummy), "Chasing the Dream," "How to Learn Golf," "The Aim of Golf," and "Hurt Yourself." Then Miss D tells her joke on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire. www.HarryWorldOfHurt.com Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D and Tarik discuss birds (parrots, turkey vultures, Griffin vultures, the Swift, crows, pigeons, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, peacocks, Capitoline geese, swans), migration of birds, snapping turtles, alligators, Bulls, Andalucia, and airplanes. Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Miss D shares stories of growing up, preparing for a triathlon, her mother’s Center Island home, Billy Joel, Billy Crystal, John Barry, Angie (Diane’s mother’s companion/live-in assistant who died), designing her house, and a very funny joke. Miss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si