Brandon Duplessie is the Founder of Gold Your Money, a family-owned precious metals firm dedicated to helping individuals and families protect and preserve their wealth through physical gold and silver. With 20 years of experience in the gold industry, Brandon has worked directly with some of the largest wholesale precious-metal dealers in the United States. In September 2025, he founded Gold Your Money with a clear mission: to give everyday investors the same access, pricing, and insight traditionally reserved for institutions, without the noise, pressure, or gimmicks. Call (805) 323-GOLD or visit https://www.goldyourmoney.com/ to learn more.

David Hayes Cox is a father, lifelong firearms enthusiast, and passionate advocate for children’s safety. With more than half of households in the United States owning firearms, avoiding the topic does not make children safer. Education does. David’s new book, This is a Gun, is a calm, age-appropriate introduction to firearm safety for young children and the adults who care for them. David is a certified firearms instructor and a dad, and his goal is to help families talk openly and clearly about what a gun is, why it can be dangerous, and what children should do if they ever encounter one. Further information can be found at https://thisisagun.org.

Sarah Vogel is the Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Phillip Williams is a Yurok Tribal Council member and proud Army veteran. Ten years ago this month, Congress passed bipartisan reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the nation’s primary chemical safety law designed to help protect Americans from toxic chemicals found in everyday products, workplaces and the environment. Sarah & Phillip will be providing context on ongoing debates over the TSCA and its impact on public health and safety. Visit www.edf.org/TSCA to learn more.

Fred Fisher, J.D. is the President of Fisher Consulting Group, Inc. and was the Founder of E.L.M. Insurance Brokers, a Wholesale & MGA facility specializing in Professional Liability and Specialty Line risks. Fred’s book “Claims-Made Insurance – The Policy That Changed The Industry” is an indispensable guide for insurance professionals navigating claims-made policies. This comprehensive book explores the evolution and critical aspects of these policies that have transformed the insurance landscape.Visit www.fishercg.com to learn more.

As the former chief of the Colorado State Patrol and a graduate of the FBI National Academy and National Executive Institute, Jim Wolfinbarger brings a unique “practitioner-first” perspective to public safety innovation. Jim will be talking about what new technology advancements – including those used to detect nefarious drones and launch drones in response to 911 calls – are helping to keep fans and cities safer. For more information, please visit the Motorola Solutions’ website.

David Masci from The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation will be joining us to talk about the 25th annual “Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival” on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (early VIP admission at 11:30 AM) at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village. Since its inception, the event (21 & older) has raised over $700,000 to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics and the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation, which supports many local charities and provides student educational scholarships. Visit www.thousandoaksrotarywinefestival.com to learn more and purchase tickets.

As the U.S. Postal Service’s Executive Manager of Safety and Health Programs, Lindsey Butler is responsible for ensuring Safety and Health policies, programs, and medical services remain effective, compliant and continue to improve employee awareness of concerning important safety and health issues, including the National Dog Bite Campaign. Lindsey will be giving tips on preventing dog bites and educate on the dos and don’ts of responsible dog ownership so letter carriers can safely approach their residence or business. For more information, please visit: www.usps.com/dogbiteawareness.

Dr. Brian Clement, Ph.D., L.N. is a pioneer in holistic wellness and a progressive health practice called “biohacking.” Biohacking is a personalized approach to physical and mental health that uses incremental lifestyle and diet changes to achieve optimal health. Dr. Clement is the co-director of the renowned Hippocrates Wellness Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, and author of several books, will reveal what he has learned from 7 decades working with people from all over the world from preventing disease to improving lifespan. For more information, go to hippocrateswellness.org.

Bob Passmore is the Department Vice President, Personal Lines in the Policy, Research, and International department of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and Rebecca Weast is a Senior Research Scientist at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). With summer quickly approaching, Bob & Rebecca are ready to equip parents of teen drivers with everything they need to know to keep their teens safe behind the wheel. To learn more  visit apci.org/teendriversafety and iihs.org/teens.

Kendra Thornton is a national travel expert and President of Royal Travel & Tours, a multi-generational, family-owned agency with more than 40 years of experience. With a background in luxury vacations, family travel, and customized itineraries, she brings deep industry insight into destination planning and evolving travel trends. Kendra will be sharing a fresh look at Florida—highlighting everything from luxury coastal escapes to unexpected landscapes and adventure-driven experiences. For more information, visit: www.VISITFLORIDA.com

Karen Collins is the Vice President, Property & Environmental in the Policy, at American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and Anne Cope, PhD, P.E., is the Chief Engineer at Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Karen and Anne will be sharing tips on how to prepare your home and finances for wildfires, including science-backed action steps to help prevent ember ignition and why it’s important to contact your insurer to make sure you have the right coverage. For more information please visit: www.ibhs.org/wildfireready and www.apci.org/wildfire.

Daniel Stein, CFA, CFP® is a Branch Manager at Charles Schwab. On May 1, 1975, the SEC eliminated fixed commission rates, memorializing a watershed moment in the financial services industry. To mark that moment in history, Charles Schwab introduced National Investing Day on May 1, 2025, an education and empowerment initiative to help people get invested and stay invested. Dan will be sharing the history of May Day and why it was so significant for investors. He’ll also offer information on how people can begin an investment journey or continue on the path to stay invested and grow. For more information, please visit: aboutschwab.com/national-investing-day

Many people have heard of gout. It is a common but serious form of arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood that causes crystals to form and settle in the joints. It affects more than 12 million Americans, over 5.1% of the population. To mark the 20th anniversary of Gout Awareness Day on May 22, Patient Advocate Glenn T. and Rheumatologist Dr. Suneet Grewal are available for interviews to discuss the signs and symptoms of uncontrolled gout, encourage people to have the right conversations with their doctors and find a treatment plan that works for them. Visit GoutQuestions.com to learn more.

“Who is in the trash every night? Whose suits are impeccable? Whose fur is just right?” It’s Business Raccoon, the charming subject of Andy Gutman’s latest children’s book! Written for kids five years old and under, Business Raccoon is a fun tale about a raccoon who is involved in the world of business. A self-described “boring businessman” by day, the Detroit father Andy Gutman unleashes his creative side at night while the world is asleep. He has written and produced numerous songs, including song accompaniments to his children’s books. Business Raccoon is available on Amazon.