Sunday Morning Magazine With Rodney Lear

Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, Christmas is Awesome! ABOUT THE BOOK: In this whimsical holiday romp, everyone’s getting in on the festive fun, including a grumpy but adorable lump of coal. Celebrate all of the things that make Christmas special as the trees are trimmed, the stockings are hung, and the ugly sweater contest gives out the grand prize. Hello!Lucky lends their winning illustrations and pun-derful voice to this charming holiday read.

Nick Bruel, Author and Illustrator, Bad Kitty Searching for Santa ABOUT THE BOOK: In Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa, by bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel, Kitty's back for another Christmas tale—this time involving Santa and complete with a colorful poster! In this hilarious story, Kitty battles with Santa and loses. Or does she? Kitty wants to write a letter. Actually, she wants to write a letter to Santa. But has Kitty been good this year?

Bridget Heos, Author, A Mustache Baby Christmas. ABOUT THE BOOK: Mustache Baby is headed straight for the naughty list until he figures out it is much more fun to give than to receive in this hilarious holiday gift book.

Will Hillenbrand, Author, Illustrator, Santa’s Story. ABOUT THE BOOK: Santa is ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but he can’t find the reindeer anywhere. Dasher is busy dashing, Donner is dozing, and Cupid is crooning. It isn’t until Santa remembers their annual tradition—reading a Christmas story together—that the reindeer are ready.

Lisa Bernier, BARK For Good and Emily Gear, Founder, Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue and Justy Smercina-Ivins, Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue. ABOUT BARK: We believe we can make the world a better place for dogs and their people by creating products and experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. BARK is working to lower existing barriers to a dog-inclusive lifestyle and help dogs and their people stay together. Using educations, technology, and volunteerism, we pledge to loyally serve as the voice for dogs in a human-led world.

Morgan Riddle, Love Your Melon. Love Your Melon was founded in an entrepreneurship class at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota by two friends, Zachary and Brian, who wanted to start a business with a meaningful and positive social impact. On a mission to improve the lives of children battling cancer since October 22nd, 2012, Love Your Melon began with the simple idea of putting a hat on every child battling cancer in America. Fifty percent (50%) of net profit from the sale of all Love Your Melon products is given to support charitable programming through the Love Your Melon Fund and the nonprofits we support. Together, we create therapeutic experiences and fund charitable programming initiatives for children and families battling cancer.

Tyler Merrick, Founder, Project 7. Project 7 exists to do good around the globe. With the understanding that people are going to buy things, they decided to make things that they're already purchasing and use them to solve everyday problems around the globe. Simply, they make products that give back to seven areas of need for good around the globe. They have a mandate to give a minimum of 10% of their profits annually but historically have been at 30-50% of our profits.

Prashant Mehta, Co-Founder, Conscious Step. For every pair of socks purchased, a donation goes directly to a non-profit. Your socks create a tangible impact in making the world a better place. We believe that we have a responsibility to create clothing that makes you feel good about what you wear. It’s more than how it looks, feels and lasts, but knowing that it’s creation didn’t happen at the expense of people and planet.

Networking Expert Ivan Misner PhD is the Chief Visionary Officer & Former CEO of BNI.com, the world’s largest business networking organization which facilitated over $10 billion worth of referrals in 2018 alone. A New York Times and a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Ivan's newest book “Who’s in Your Room? The Secret to Creating Your Best Life” teaches readers how their social circles at work impact their level of success -- for good and for bad. https://ivanmisner.com/

Major Everette Henry, The Salvation Army & Jim Scott, Chair of the Salvation Army’s Love Your Neighbor campaign.

Non-profit rescue organization Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue, Inc. saves over 2,500 pets a year. This holiday season, they’re unleashing love and holiday cheer with their largest adoption event yet! Santa Paws Is Coming to Town will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oasis Conference Center located at 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road in Loveland, Ohio.

Diana Bosse, Author, The Perks of Having Cancer: An Inspirational, Positive and Humorous View of a Not-So-Inspirational, Positive or Humorous Situation. When Diana Bosse was first diagnosed with lymphoma in April, 2019, she promised herself that she would stay positive throughout the difficult journey ahead. That journey ultimately ended with a full remission of the cancer as well as the just released The Perks of Having Cancer: An Inspirational, Positive and Humorous View of a Not-So-Inspirational, Positive or Humorous Situation. The 231-page book by the Loveland, Ohio woman is a poignant, witty and laugh-out loud funny journal of the day-to day discoveries, surprises and indignities of battling cancer.

Host of The Biggest Loser, health and fitness expert and best-selling author Bob Harper has channeled his passion for fitness into a passionate mission to help other heart attack survivors navigate the emotional and physical journey following a heart attack. He vividly remembers the first holiday season after his heart attack as a chance to connect with his loved ones in a meaningful way – but he also knows that the inevitable stressors and cold weather of the season can be hard on your heart.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Dinning in the Dark, Saturday, November 9, 2019, 6:00PM-10:00PM, Jack Casino Event Center. https://www.cincyblind.org/

Turner Ward, a former MLB player and former hitting coach for the Cincinnati Reds and LA Dodgers, and his wife Donna are sharing their emotional journey of Donna’s battle with breast cancer in a new short film.

Lena Patton of Lean Kitchen Company. Lena joins Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss the importance of meal prepping (from a dieting, health and nutrition perspective). Meal Prep is dedicating a block of time to batch-cook ingredients and/or prepare full meals for the week Brick and mortar location at: 4786 Red Bank Expressway (in Madisonville) - Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 https://leankitchenco.com/

Laura Rusche and Rob Lewis, Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Lewis explained on-air that Disabled American Veterans helps more than 300,000 veterans each year file claims before the Veterans Administration for government benefits. Lewis says many veterans are unaware of the programs, services and benefits they might qualify for as a result of their years of service. Laura Rusche also joined the show for this segment to talk about the Disabled American Veterans 5k Walk.

Paula Smith, Council on Aging; Heather Wetterich, RN, Care Manager, Complex Care Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital; Ashley Santana, Social Work, Care Manager, Complex Care Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Caregivers take about their experiences. Tracy, Caregiver for her husband; Anita, Caregiving for her aging parents; Alireya, Primary Caregiver for her daughter.

Hillary Weidner, Mother, Daughter’s Lemonade Stand Goes Viral. Hillary Weidner daughters and their friends decided to set up a lemonade stand on Labor Day weekend to benefit Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital. A social media post of their check presentation went viral and has raised upwards of $100,000. Their story has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today and other national news outlets. To donate to Cincinnati Children's Hospital to send money through her Venmo account @hillary-weidner. Hillary Weidner daughters and their friends decided to set up a lemonade stand on Labor Day weekend to benefit Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital. A social media post of their check presentation went viral and has raised upwards of $100,000. Their story has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today and other national news outlets. To donate to Cincinnati Children's Hospital to send money through her Venmo account @hillary-weidner.