Conscious Discusssions Talk Radio Show

 

Conscious Discussions focuses on inspiring listeners to become more proactive in their daily lives by sharing real-life, positive stories. Discussions vary between the world of writing, volunteer community involvement, waste management (composting, refuse, recycle, reuse, reduce), resource management (water, fossil fuels, energy) and sustainable business practices. With the varied topics and guests on the show listeners will realize their value as individuals and become more aware of the fact that they can make a real and visible difference.

Conscious Discussions is an hour-long talk radio show that celebrates individuals from all over the globe who are working to make the planet a better place. Conscious Discussions is not about pointing fingers, its about saluting people that are stepping up and doing the right things in life. The International audience enjoys guests from all over the globe including Africa, Australia, England, France, Ireland, US and Canada.

Every Tuesday and Thursday features a new guest and Sundays are reserved for the occasional Sunday Gardening segment - discussing conscious gardening techniques including organic, biodynamic and biointensive methods.

Location: www.blogtalkradio.com/ConsciousDiscussions

Find the host's blog at: http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com

iTunes Subscription: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144

 

List of Archived Broadcasts

 

Want to Advertise on Conscious Discussions ?

Sponsors and Advertisers are welcome - Experience reaching a growing international audience with a 1 hour talk radio show that airs a minmum of twice a week! You can specify your message for a highly targeted market: individuals who are looking to create positive change and create a conscious lifestyle.

Contact http://www.blogtalkradio.com/advertising.aspx Or email: advertising@blogtalkradio.com

Guest & Listener Comments

"Lillian is one of the best interviewers I’ve had the privilege of working with. She is a very organized multi-show producer who plans everything in advance. Her attention to detail creates a professional show with high-quality content and great listener appeal." ~Yvonne Perry (Author and owner of Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)

"...You are a gracious interviewer and I felt very validated. I especially loved your calling the book a legacy. I love your phrasing and hope it will become that...Thanks again for the interview and for all you do to help the world.” ~ Lynn Goodwin (Owner of Writer Advice)

"...I am now a fan of yours" ~ Host of S.T.O.R.M. radio program

"Keep up the good work you are making the world a better place for our young people." ~ Host of the Free2Live2 radio show

"Thank you for your Latest Show on Cancer… Wonderful!" ~ Host of It’s Time to Breath radio show

"Love your show! We heard you over on Nature Lady. Glad to have found you!" ~ Parents & Kids talk radio show hosts

"Your show is so impressive! You really know how to ask the right questions and gift your listeners a great feeling moving Towards Understanding! Thank you" ~ Host of Life Trekking Coach.

"Lillian, great show & keep up the good work!" ~ Brad Richard

"You had a great wealth of information to share. Every show is different and I love the diversity and openness of your guests. You were excellent" ~ Pamela Osbey.

"I want to thank you for the opportunity of interviewing on your radio show. It was a very pleasurable experience" ~ Shirley Roe, Managing Editor Allbooks Review

"I had such a great time talking to you today... I think you're absolutely fantastic, and I felt we could chat for hours and hours on end... You are doing such wonderful work" ~ Sally Shields (author & writer's coach)

 

Do you want to be on the show?

If you or anyone you know wish to appear on the show, please read the information listed below and contact us to apply.

 

Guest Profile: Our guests range from authors, businesses, organizations and individuals who use their skills to influence positive change, support various important causes or participate in community involvement. We have had guests from around the globe appear on the show from West Africa, Austria and Australia, to France, the UK, the US and Canada. Many of our guests have had enormous impact starting by being just one person seeing a need for change and deciding to become proactive. Some guests are individuals living a conscious lifestyle; who volunteer, support causes or run publications that encourage positive change.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it true that you have contests for your listeners and blog readers?

A. Yes, we have contests occassionally announced on the Brummet's Conscious Blog. We welcome prize offerings that promote conscious living from businesses or individuals. If you have a product ( a book, green beauty or health product, service, CD/DVD…etc) that encourages conscious living we’d love to consider it as a prize. People enter by emailing me and winners are chosen at random. There’s no limitation to the number of times a person can win and we never, ever use email or mailing addresses for any other means than this contest.

Q. How do people listen to Conscious Discussions radio show?

A. Listeners can hear the LIVE broadcast via their computer simply by going to the site, and clicking on the "click to listen" button. They can also call in to hear the show - Occasionally, if time allows we will bring listeners who phone us into the interview. There are also listeners who call in simply to hear the live broadcast if they are not near their computers. That is why it is so important that we have the guest's # so that the host can recognize them in the switchboard.

For the LIVE broadcast, there will be a chat room available. People can click on the button for the chat room on the Conscious Discussions website. If they register as a listener ( http://www.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx ) they can participate in the chat by using their keyboard. Otherwise they'll show up as a "guest" and will only be able to watch what is happening in the chat room. Either is fine, people do both. Chat rooms and email communications during the LIVE broadcast add a whole new element to the radio show.

Those who cannot make the live broadcast may choose to access the ARCHIVED broadcast at any time of the day, anywhere in the world in a variety of ways.

Live listeners can call in to hear the show, or use their computer to visit the website where they can choose to play any episode that interests them - live or archived. They can click on the pause button if they are looking to browse the site instead. Alternatively, people can open a new browser window so that they can follow up on the resources and sites that are discussed while listening to the show. Listners can also download any archived broadcast to computer, to CD, or any mp3 player (ipod, iphone...) and they can subscribe (via itunes, etc).

Archived broadcasts are listed according to the month in which they aired. The list (going back to May 2007) is located on the right side of the show's website, underneath the links.

Q. As hosts of the Conscious Discussions talk radio show, what do you look for in a guest?

A. We look for someone who is inspiring positive change in their local area or globally. We want someone who is passionate about what they do and will inspire our listeners to become more proactive in their own lives, while learning about an important issue.

Q. What do you want to know about potential guests?

A. We do not require past experience or samples of previous interviews, although most hosts prefer guests who have some experience. People who want to appear on our show as a featured guest simply query us and explain how their cause, topic or endeavor fits in with the focus of our show. If they are passionate and we feel strongly about their message then we welcome them to appear on Conscious Discussions. After all, our show is not about finger pointing, but more saluting those individuals making positive changes we all want to see in this world.

Q. What is your idea of an undesirable / desirable guest?

A. One who over-talks the host and doesn’t leave room for the host to respond. Clearing of throats, coughing into the phone, typing on a keyboard, call waiting services and excessive background noise during an interview are all disruptive. It is also offensive to listeners when a guest breathes into the phone or has the phone so close to their mouth that “f’s”, “p’s”, “s’s” and “sh’s” sounds become offensive and abrasive. We prefer guests that have their information in a easy-to-use format and provide everything we need - saving us time and resources.

Guests must record the booking in their calendar and call in on time. Guests need to be aware of their time zone and do the proper conversions. It is preferable if the guest is also willing to promoting their segment through their website, blog or newsletter and forums or networking sites they may frequent.

* Guests must provide any requested materials within 2 weeks of confirming a booking on the program and they must call in on time.

Q. What determines if guests are invited back?

A. We have invited guests to appear again in future shows for three reasons. First, they were very passionate about their topic and inspired enthusiasm in our listeners and us. Secondly, if the show seems to end too quickly and we feel that they could have covered more information than they were able to during that first interview. Finally, the company or individual may have created a new product or endeavor that would be of added interest to our listeners.

Q. How should someone approach you?

A. We want to know why our audience would find them interesting as guests. Bio's and press releases are nice, but not necessary. Because our time is very limited, we prefer to hear from them in their words why they should be on our show and refer us to their website – and this should be where their bio, credentials, awards, press releases, present endeavors and so forth would be available for us to browse. Applicants who are looking to query a program director or the host of a radio show should be aware of the fact that sending unsolicited attachments, especially in the first introductory query letter, is considered bad etiquette.

Q. What happens if a guest emails you and you don't respond immediately - should the person email or call you?

A. No. We always respond even if it is to say "no thanks". However, if the person has experienced technical glitches with their Internet server or computer, or perhaps they are worried the email did not to through because of an attachement they may have sent - they can write and explain this, and we would understand that.

Q. What are some of the pet peeves that you have when it comes to queries?

A. When someone writes asking us to promote them or writes a query letter in an unprofessional manner, we are unlikely to respond in a positive way. This program is not to promote products, or services - we will be focusing on the topic of the day. Guests should be aware what their own time zone is and not pester the host with questions like how long the show is when that information is usually available on the program’s website and in the information package that approved guests receive. If the applicant hasn’t listened to the program or researched the site, it shows.

Q. How can a guest or a listener help promote Conscious Discussions Radio programing?

A.The Brummets work very hard to promote each segment and appreciate proactive guests. There is no doubt that it is always in the best interest of the guest to promote the broadcast they will be involved with.

Consider simple things like: posting on blogs, post invitations on your favorite forums... The guest can post announcements on their own website, and to their email contact list. Other things to consider might be small announcements in your publications, submit press releases to your favorite newsletters and other publications that focus on similar subject matter, post on networking sites like myspace, facebook and twitter.... There really are so many things one can do to help spread awareness about our programing.

 

Q. Do you remind guests of thier bookings?

Guests are responsible for keeping a record of the booking date, time and call-in number. We do send the guests a copy of our newsletter: The Brummet's Muse - which goes out every two weeks. From this they can see when their booking is coming up.

*Guests must also remember to provide any requested materials before the deadline they've been given and they must call in on time. It is up to the guest to work out the conversions for their time zone.

 

Q. What is "Lillian's Referral Corner" all about?

A. Lillian's Referral Corner appears on most Positive Eco-News and Sunday Gardening Segments (each airing once every two weeks) on the Conscious Discussions Radio show - and on the Brummet's Conscious Blog (http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com). This is where Lillian will share recommended resources including non-profit organizations that she believes in. This is also where sponsers can be mentioned.

Sponsors are people who have blogs, newsletters and other publicatsins, or radio programs that want to reach our audience. Send us information about you and your product, if we agree that your work suits our audience we will then contact you and arrange to have an ad exchange. This can be in the form of a recommendation, a blurb, banner ad, or sometimes an audio ad exchange (in the case of other BTR hosts).

List of Archived Broadcasts