Success is often viewed as a series of lucky breaks. However, this conversation reveals a more gritty reality: Success begins with a mental pivot. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Lisa Rinna reflects on how The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale reshaped her understanding of persistence, resilience, and the […]
Lisa Rinna’s journey to stardom began far from Hollywood. A specific mindset fueled her rise, which she later solidified through Norman Vincent Peale’s classic, The Power of Positive Thinking. Before her global fame, Rinna faced a “rude awakening” in Medford, Oregon. After moving from California at age seven, she became an outsider. School bullies teased […]
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the wildly talented ND Stevenson—author, illustrator, and creative force behind works like Scarlet Morning, Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and the Oscar-nominated adaptation of Nimona. ND shares how D.M. Cornish’s Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy profoundly influenced his creative […]
Freedom often feels external. However, this conversation reveals something deeper: Freedom begins with permission. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, David Archuleta reflects on how The Alchemist reshaped his understanding of courage, identity, faith, and personal agency. More importantly, he explains how questioning long-held beliefs transformed his life. About the Guest: David […]
This episode explores one clear idea: we shape our lives through choice, not fate. In a personal and honest conversation, David Archuleta reflects on how The Alchemist changed the way he sees purpose and direction. The book challenges what it calls the world’s greatest lie, the belief that life eventually takes control away […]
Trying to follow an influencer’s elaborate self-care routine can leave you feeling more tired than relaxed. While their methods may look picture-perfect, here is a guide to a self-care day that actually feels good. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Begin with intention This can actually start the night before. Set yourself up for a […]
This episode explores one core idea: freedom begins in the mind. In a personal and honest conversation, Lachi, a musician, writer, and disability advocate, shares how reading Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass reshaped her understanding of freedom, identity, and self-acceptance. Through Douglass’s lived experience, the episode highlights how mental liberation can exist even […]
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with CC Rice, a classically trained actor, voice and dialect coach, body language analyst, producer, communication expert, and author of the new book The Root of Awareness. CC shares how The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison profoundly shaped her understanding of […]
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Grammy-nominated R&B superstar, actor, and president of JBR Creative Group, Eric Benét—a man whose soulful voice is matched only by his deep love for literature. Today, Eric opens up about the sci-fi masterpiece that rocked his world: Dune by Frank […]
Whether you’re looking to start or continue a reading addiction this year, the Belletrist Book Club will give you top-rated picks. Founded by actress Emma Roberts and TV producer Karah Preiss, let’s see what these ladies are reading this January, and a few from the archives. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Brief History of […]
