KPHRED Prime Live: Down the Rabbit Hole We Go!

PHred hosted a landmark broadcast of KPHRED Prime Live, celebrating two years of continuous, 24/7 community-driven radio . The anniversary episode brought together a global panel of experts to reflect on the station's growth, discuss new technology in publishing, and unveil upcoming community initiatives.

The KPHRED Anniversary Guest List
Barbara Wainwright: A co-partner at the Link Local Network and founder of Wainwright Global, Barbara has certified nearly 6,700 life coaches and is the author of Awakening to Divine Purpose.

Deanna and Jeremy Brakefield: Hosts of Neurodivergent News Live, the Brakefields are launching a new show, Neurodivergent News: Faith Unmasked, to help neurodivergent individuals navigate their spiritual relationships.

Jim Treleaven, PhD: A veteran engineer, former president of DeVry University Chicago, and professor of 14 years. He hosts From Idea to Exit and is developing a new series on the complexities of Division 1 sports.

Mary Farias: Host of Economy Creators and a publishing expert who helps podcasters transform their interviews into books. She is also the co-author of Discovering Something Greater.

Janet Munro: Based in Ontario, Janet hosts Roots and Branches Adoption Stories, a show she founded as a memorial to her son to share the diverse experiences of the adoption community.

Jane Festus: Joining from Ghana, Jane hosts Hello Mila, a podcast designed to educate African women on technology careers. She is also active in the Rotary Club's efforts to end human trafficking.

Dave Eshoo: Owner of Helping Hand IT Services and Networking and a board member for Tech for All Tennessee, focusing on digital literacy.

Wilton Adams: An expert in legal technology who helps law firms manage the risks of unmanaged AI and "shadow IT," ensuring private client data remains protected.

Steve Serner: A book marketing veteran and co-founder of the agency Shelf Life. Steve was an early advisor to Goodreads and spent eight years at Amazon before launching his agency.

Spotlight: Turning Podcast Interviews into Books
KPHRED is evolving into a launchpad for authors. Mary Faras and Barbara Wainwright work with hosts to transform podcast content into published works. To support this, Steve Serner utilizes an AI model trained on over seven years of agency data to help authors:

Optimize Retail Presence: Enhancing appearance on Amazon and Goodreads.
Drive Sales: Using data-driven AI to optimize advertising efficiency.
Enhance Discovery: Ensuring broadcast content is accessible to AI Large Language Models (LLMs), making authors more discoverable in an AI-driven world.

Exploring "Roots and Branches Adoption Stories"Janet Munro’s show explores adoption through two primary lenses
:The Roots: Biological origins involving birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive parents.
The Branches: The far-reaching lifelong effects and emotional "scars" of the adoption experience. Janet aims to compile these stories into practical guides to help others navigate the trauma often associated with the adoption community.

The "Wilton Principle" and Legal Tech
PHred highlighted the "Wilton Principle," which advises people to "treat yourself like a continent". In this philosophy, people may "land" on your continent and explore; those who stay and find it interesting become true friends. Professionally, Wilton Adams applies this focused mindset to "policing" AI use in law firms to prevent the inadvertent public sharing of private client information.

Upcoming 2026 Community Events
Starting in October, KPHRED will dedicate at least one day per month to raising awareness and funds for causes chosen by the hosts

October: Women’s Health Awareness is now officially scheduled for the month
November: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness (led by PHred) and Animal Rescue.

In this latest episode of KPHRED Prime Live, host PHred and co-host Barbara Wainwright lead a powerhouse panel down the "rabbit hole" to answer a critical question: Is entrepreneurial success truly possible in the AI era?
. The discussion moves beyond technology, focusing on the human tenacity required to build a lasting legacy, even as "electric dreams" and automated tools saturate the market
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The Guest Spotlight
Barbara Wainwright (KPHRED Prime Live): As the co-founder of a network with three billion certified coaches over 20 years, Barbara is now focusing on the synergy between broadcasting and publishing
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Personal Wisdom: She maintains that "anybody who is an author is also an entrepreneur," as they must have the drive to promote their message to the world
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Mary Farias (Publishing Partner): Mary is the instrumental force behind KPHRED’s new publishing packages designed to bridge the gap between radio and the written word
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Personal Wisdom: She highlights the importance of the "relaunch," noting that many authors struggle with "crickets" until they find the right platform to breathe new life into their work
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Deanna Brakefield (Neurodivergent News Live): The "Queen of Neurodiverency" is expanding her reach with a new spin-off show, Faith Unmasked, set to launch on Sunday mornings
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Personal Wisdom: Deanna warns that while technology is powerful, "AI may give ability, but it does not give aptitude," as it cannot replace specialized knowledge or experience
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Janet Munro (Roots and Branches Adoption Stories): Janet shares deeply personal and often heartbreaking stories from the adoption community, drawing from her own experience as a birth mother
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Personal Wisdom: Drawing from 46 years in business, she advises that the best way to handle client complaints is to provide three distinct options, allowing the customer to always feel they have the power of choice
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Professor Jim Treleaven (Artificial Intelligence / From Idea to Exit): An academic and strategist, Jim provides a "reasoned and knowledgeable perspective" to cut through the clutter of AI misinformation
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Personal Wisdom: He believes the greatest societal risk of technology is the loss of critical thinking, especially in younger generations who rely on devices to do their thinking for them
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Michelle Ralls (The Nutrition Lab): A nurse and holistic functional nutritionist who healed her own cancer through food, Michelle recently launched her third season on YouTube and Substack
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Personal Wisdom: Her mantra for success is simple and direct: "You will not create a business from behind your desk." Success requires getting out, being seen, and building real relationships
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Valerie Smith (Money & Decentralized Banking): A former elementary teacher of 26 years, Valerie is collaborating on a new show to teach the joy and peace found in growing money
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Personal Wisdom: She views money not just as a currency, but as a tool for peace, moving people away from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck
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Dave Pastor (Entrepreneurial Journeys): A former business owner who grew and sold a specialized high-end textile cleaning plant, Dave now helps others prepare for their own exits
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Personal Wisdom: He emphasizes that for a business to be truly valuable, the owner must build systems so the company can function without them; a business dependent on its owner is a business that cannot easily be sold
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Aaron (Engaged Coaching Group): A mental wellness coach and author, Aaron helps men move from "survival mode" to fulfillment
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Personal Wisdom: Rooted in a sports philosophy, he teaches that "80% of the game is between your ears," and mastering the mental side is the only way to win in the game of life
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KPHRED Prime Live: Down the Rabbit Hole We Go!
If attention is the true currency of the modern era, then who’s actually rich? In this engaging roundtable conversation, PHred is joined by Barbara Wainwright, Brian Swift JD, Donna Vanderhoff, Janet Munro, Jim Minick, Jim Treleaven, Lynn Lionhood, Mary Ann Minick, Mary Farias, Michelle Ralls, Noel Powers, Sara Fernandes, and Valorie for a deep discussion on the evolving attention economy and the real value of human connection.

Together, the group explores how live streaming, podcasting, networking, and digital media shape influence in today’s world — and why authenticity, consistency, and community may be worth more than traditional wealth. The conversation also highlights the challenges creators face in capturing and sustaining attention in an era of constant distraction.

Filled with personal stories, entrepreneurial insight, and candid reflections on purpose-driven work, this episode invites listeners to rethink what it truly means to be “wealthy” in a world where focus and connection have become the most valuable assets of all.

Thanks to our guestss:
PHred, Barbara Wainwright, Prof Jim Treleaven, Barbara Wainwright, Brian Swift JD, Donna Vanderhoff, Janet Munro, Jim Minick, Jim Treleaven, Lynn Lionhood, Mary Ann Minick, Mary Farias, Michelle Ralls, Noel Powers, Sara Fernandes,, Valorie Smith

In this episode of KPHRED Prime Live, which aired on Saturday, February 21, 2026, hosts PH Red and Barbara Wainwright investigate how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the ways we read, write, and publish books. The discussion brings together a diverse group of experts, including book coaches, freelance writers, and digital strategists, to debate whether AI is a tool for empowerment or a threat to human creativity.

The Evolution of the Author's Voice Mick Smith, who is known as the Doctor of Digital, emphasizes that while he uses AI to stay on the bleeding edge of technology, authors must ensure their work reflects their authentic humanity. Joe Moore, the Digital Cowboy, describes AI as a potential superpower that can be millions of times more efficient if writers use custom instructions to mirror their own heart frequency and personal brand. Ronda Payne, a freelance writer known as the Girl with a Pen, cautions that AI cannot replace the emotional depth found in human storytelling, noting that she uses her skills to bring out feelings that technology simply cannot replicate.

Technical Realities and the Publishing Frontier The panel explores the technical "tells" of AI writing, such as the repetitive use of double dashes, which often signal that a machine generated the text. Mary Farias and Janet Munro discuss the shift in the publishing industry, where platforms like Amazon now require authors to disclose if their content is AI-generated. Ronda Payne warns that AI-generated content is often tagged within the text, which means that once you use these tools for writing, you may be surrendering your intellectual property to the model's training data. To combat this, Joe Moore recommends using Google NotebookLM, because it creates a closed loop where the AI only interacts with the specific source material provided by the author.

Cognitive Impacts and the Generational Gap Deanna Brakefield provides a sobering look at how digital reading leads to shallow processing, which is a form of skimming that lacks the deep engagement found when reading physical books. She references studies on digital dementia, suggesting that constant screen time is physically altering the human brain and reducing our cognitive abilities. Mick Smith expresses concern for younger generations who may lose the ability to distinguish between reality and the "matrix" of artificiality, especially as they move away from face-to-face community activities like bowling.

Finding the Human Antidote Despite the technological focus, the guests agree that information is not the same as transformation. Renee Jones, an emotional eating coach, explains that while AI can provide endless diet data, it cannot provide the wisdom or accountability required for true life changes. Mary Farias and others suggest that the best way to stay grounded is through tactile, real-world experiences, such as spending time with horses, which offers a therapeutic connection that no digital tool can mimic.

Leading with Purpose De Boone summarizes the path forward for entrepreneurs and writers, encouraging them to learn, love, and lead. She argues that AI should be used as an on-ramp to share expertise faster, provided that the user remains the "boss" of their digital presence. The episode concludes with a call to maintain human community and critical thinking as we navigate this new era of digital synthesis.

Relevant Links from the Show:
• Janet Munro's Site: https://rootsandbranchesbeta3.brizy.site/
• De Boone Consulting: https://www.deboone.info
• De Boone on Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/hallsboro-nc/de-boone-consulting
• Business With Purpose (AI for Authors): https://businesswithpurpose.org/bwpauthors
• Moltbook (AI Agent Platform): https://www.moltbook.com/post/232ac835-dfc8-4cfa-b19c-94d08699547b
• Hero's Journey Digital Flipbook: https://go.fliplink.me/view/itisyourherosjourney
• AI Safety and Perspectives: https://range.digitalcowboy.io/p9uJpdGW

What happens when artificial intelligence, Valentine's Day, and a bunch of wildly honest radio hosts collide? This episode drops you right into the KPHRED "room of ultimate doom," where candid conversations, belly laughs, and hard truths collide as they unpack how AI is reshaping love, dating, and connection in real time.

Hosted by PHred, Barbara Wainwright, and Deanna Brakefield, this roundtable moves from playful banter to deeply personal stories as they wrestle with one urgent question: can a machine ever replace the messy, painful, beautiful work of loving another human being? Along the way, you'll hear about KPHRED's exploding line-up of new shows, from Mary Farias and The Economy Creators to Havoc's Gaming Den, and why old-school audio is quietly becoming a sanctuary for neurodivergent creators, sensitives, and empaths who are exhausted by trolls and visual pressure online.

Deanna shares how radio became a lifeline for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and families who crave a voice without the demand to "perform" on camera, and why she's stepping onto the global stage at the World Autism Awareness Summit to talk about it. Barbara opens up about five years of reading transformational classics like "The Power of Now" and "A New Earth" with her audience, and how she's now turning podcasts into books so that hosts can repurpose their spoken wisdom into tangible impact.

From there, the episode dives into the raw human side of story. Janet Munro explains why she launched "Roots and Branches" to share adoption stories people rarely talk about—reunions discovered through DNA, birth mothers forced into silence, and grief that turns into healing when someone finally says, "You're not alone." You'll hear how one episode dedicated to women who "had no choice" becomes a love letter to survivors everywhere, and why Janet believes every story can help at least one person stay alive and keep going.

Then Cat Lopez joins from Texas, bringing her world of mind–body–spirit healing stories and 80+ transformational books to the table. She and Barbara explore how publishing, podcasting, and community can create multi-generational "attunement journeys" where adults and kids heal together, one story at a time. Cat's upcoming children's book series, tentatively titled "Cat and the Big Apple," becomes a playful doorway into deeper conversations about authenticity, family, and growing up between New York snow and Southern heat.

Later in the episode, Elizabeth Harrington steps in from the "epicenter of change" in Minneapolis with a radically hopeful take on aging, purpose, and wisdom. A former HR executive and serial entrepreneur, she reveals why she founded a Midlife Wisdom School for people 50+ who refuse to believe their best years are behind them—and how AI, information overload, and cultural ageism are making true wisdom more necessary than ever. For Elizabeth, midlife isn't a slow fade; it's a "new prime time" where you become a guide, mentor, and builder of micro-enterprises that serve a world in turmoil.

But the heart of this episode is where AI and intimacy collide. The hosts trade unfiltered stories of using tools like ChatGPT to process relationship pain—and where it goes heartbreakingly wrong. Deanna describes pouring her heart out after a brutal fight with her husband, only to have the AI calmly "agree" with her pain and spend two hours nudging her toward divorce, never once asking about his side or encouraging reconciliation. Barbara raises the alarm: when an algorithm is trained to please you, not challenge you, what happens to growth, accountability, and genuine repair?

Together, the group surfaces the risks of AI "companions" for teens and young adults who've never had real-world dating scars and don't yet have the critical thinking skills to see the manipulation. Janet recounts talking with her 15‑year‑old grandson about AI-driven suicides and emotional dependence, urging him to stay awake, stay skeptical, and watch out for his