The inspiration behind Calyqen and Meriqen What happens when a 17-year-old sees a problem and decides to solve it? On this episode of The Sonny Melendrez Show, Sonny welcomes Nikita Tejwani, a high school senior, entrepreneur, and young innovator using artificial intelligence to help others. Nikita shares how watching her mother navigate a difficult job…
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Sometimes the most memorable moments are completely unplanned. As I was preparing this week’s show, my wife Linda’s friends stopped by with their granddaughters for a visit. As they toured the studio, I invited the girls to gather around the microphones and asked a simple question: “What do you want to be when you grow…
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Steve O’brien is a professional voice over artist, whose work has been heard on countless national commercials, narrations, audio books, station imaging, and more. He is the host of the Voice Over Hustle Podcast and his introduction to working behind a microphone came from many years spent in radio. During that time, he began doing…
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Susan Bennett never set out to land what has become “a gig of a lifetime.” In fact, she had no idea she was creating one of the most famous phone characters in the world of AI: The voice of Siri for the Apple iPhone. Sonny caught up with her at her home in Atlanta to…
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Robin Frederick is a celebrated songwriter, author and children’s television contributor. She has written and produced more than 500 songs for television, records, theater, and audio products. She is a former Director of A&R for Rhino Records, Executive Producer of 60 albums, and the author of top-selling songwriting books, including Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting, Shortcuts to…
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Sonny welcomes Grammy winning singer, musician, teacher and visionary, Juan Ortiz and world-famous Mariachi Campanas de America to the SonnyRadio studios. Sonny has shared the stage with Juan and the Campanas countless times, including the White House Hispanic Heritage Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.. In this entertainment and inspiration filled episode: About Companas de America…
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Listen as Sonny reaches into his radio archives to share one of his most treasured interviews with an American music icon: Bobby Vee. Their visit took place on Sonny’s show at KMPC Radio in Los Angeles on September 3, 1975. Bobby shares his journey of being catapulted into the world of popular music and then…
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Susannah & Stephanie Scheller: Fly–An Entrepreneur’s Journey To say that Stephanie and Susannah Scheller are extrodinary entrepreneurs is an understatement! Stephanie is CEO and founder of Grow Disrupt, a company that produces next-level personal growth events that support small business growth. One of those events is the annual Grow Retreat, featuring world-class presenters. Susannah is…
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Filmmaker – director, Andrew Gonzales shares his inspiring story with Sonny, telling what it took to become an award-winning filmmaking professional. Andrew also talks about his exciting new project, “American Sons,” slated to air on PBS in 2024. About Producer / Director – Andrew Gonzales Andrew Gonzales is a documentary filmmaker, director and commercial cinematographer….
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Mateo Lopez began his professional career at age 4, earning him designation in the Guinness Book of World Records as The World’s Youngest Mariachi. After a chance meeting in San Antonio, Sonny was so inspired by his talent and story that he booked him on the spot. At age 8, Mateo has a clear vision…
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