In Like My Mother Always Said, author Erin McHugh, collects the wonderful and laugh-worthy words that our moms tell us in their attempts to be helpful and instructive. Offered up in quips and short anecdotes, all the kinds of nurturing and nutty information we glean from our mothers is divided into chapters such as “Questionable Wisdom,” “Unconditional Love,” “Good Manners & Bad Behavior,” and “Wise Words.”

The Strip and Beyond catches up with Jim McMichael, Diversity & Cultural Manager with the LVCVA (Las Vegas Convention & Visitor Authority). Year after year, Las Vegas proves to be a favorite among LGBT travelers for good reason. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Dan Antonelli has more than 20 years of experience in small business branding and marketing strategy. As the CEO and creative director of New Jersey advertising agency Graphic D-Signs, Inc., Antonelli has helped nearly 1,000 small businesses succeed. In his new book Building a Big Small Business Brand, Antonelli explains why a clear and identifiable brand is critical to a company’s success and how to build a brand that will help small business owners gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Share the best business advice you were ever given on Shop Talk for your chance to win a VW First Act electric guitar. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

David Benzaquen is the founder and CEO of PlantBased Solutions, a full-service brand management and marketing agency specializing in plant-based food and beverage products. Prior to launching PlantBased Solutions, David spent fifteen years managing advocacy and fundraising campaigns for various electoral, animal protection, public health, and environmental campaigns. David and his team are passionate about building the market for healthy, sustainable, and ethically-produced foods.

Shop Talk looks at the nine truths bosses hide from employees. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Harvey Makadon is Director of the National LGBT Health Education Center, a program of The Fenway Institute which provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for LGBT people. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, as well as a member of the Division of General Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

80% of employers Google job seekers before inviting them in for an interview. Shop Talk looks at some strategies that can influence what is found in this process. Also up for discussion, the eight reasons why you might turn down a job offer. Not too surprisingly, Googling yourself is step number one. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Paul Hagen of Metrosource magazine returns to continue his mission of putting the “culture” back in “pop culture” for our listeners on Metroscope.

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Annual Global Convention is the world’s premier educational and networking event for the LGBT tourism industry. LoAnn Halden, Media Relations Manager for the IGLTA, talks about the organizations upcoming conference, to be held in Madrid, May 8-10.

Drew Becher is the 36th President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, whose Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest. From March 1 to 9, the fusion of art and horticulture will be celebrated in the extraordinary ARTiculture, an unprecedented collaboration of Flower Show designers and the nation’s great art museums.

The 10 phrases we should always say—no matter how crazy our lives become is the Shop Talk topic. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Strip and Beyond catches up with Jim McMichael, Diversity & Cultural Manager with the LVCVA (Las Vegas Convention & Visitor Authority). Las Vegas is celebrating the Chinese New Year through the month of February—the Year of the Horse is thought to bring fortune, and good luck.

Shop Talk looks at the 25 things every young professional needs by the age of 25. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Suede is a New York–based fashion designer, crafter, and personality. Since appearing on Bravo’s final season of Project Runway Season 5, Suede has quickly become a household name, and has launched the SUEDEsays brand, targeting the young adult and youth consumer. His products are available worldwide and in over 3,000 stores in the United States.

We spend most of our waking hours on the job, so it’s natural that we’ll catch each other engaging in some unfortunate habits. Shop Talk looks at 11 disgusting things you should never do in the office. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.