Malcolm Lazin is the Executive Director of Equality Forum, a national and international LGBT civil rights organization with an educational focus. For LGBT History month, Equality Forum profiles the icons of 2015—including Laverne Cox, Edie Windsor and Evan Wolfson—with a short video, bio, bibliography and downloadable resources. All 310 Icons can be accessed at LGBT History Month. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

George Williams is the CEO and Founder of PlantSnapp, an iPhone and iPad plant identification app that provides the name and care advice on any plant submitted. Garden Compass is the free to download US version that connects users directly to one of a diverse community of passionate garden and landscape professionals. This is the first app that allows you to bring a horticultural expert into your garden virtually, so you can quickly get advice without it costing a bundle. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

It’s the App-Connect Road Trip in the VW Jetta. First a visit to Ogunquit, ME and a tour of the L.L. Bean factory where the iconic Bean Boot is manufactured. Rick Murray, President and GM of the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, will discuss how the destination is not just for summer anymore. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Shop Talk examines the four important personality traits of U.S. Presidents, and how they relate to career and business. Call and share your story about a product or services you purchased ased on a marketing or advertising pitch, and were you satisfied? If not, why? Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Steve Rappaport‘s debut novel If Jack Had tells the tale of a high-profile journalist who moonlights as an assassin for the Russian mob – or is it the other way around? Charles MacPherson lays out the essentials of entertaining and business etiquette in The Pocket Butler: A Compact Guide to Modern Manners, Business Etiquette and Everyday Entertaining. Tune In to Wow Leadership: 10 Lessons Learned from America’s Favorite Shows, is author Sheri Staak‘s new book on how the fictional world of TV depicts a plethora of characters who embody “WOW leadership qualities.”

Andy Simon is the creator of the Dogways app, which reinvents the meaning of an “Event,” allowing anyone to attend and create events with no groups to join. If you own a dog, you are part of the group. Whether it be a dog walk, playdate or playgroup meet up at the park, every day is now an event for your dog. Robin Dillard of Affinity Inc. magazine talks about diversity in the workplace, specifically looking at LGBT professionals in the science, math and engineering fields.

In today’s volatile business landscape, adaptability and creativity are more crucial than ever. In Disrupt You! Jay Samit, a digital media expert who has launched, grown, and sold start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike, describes the unique method he has used to invent new markets and expand established businesses. Shop Talk looks at the importance of color when it comes to interviewing. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Focus Group launches its first use of Periscope with an Oreo cookie taste test, and a look at Penny Candy from our youth. If you had to pick one of the sweet confections if stranded on an island what would it be? Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Chris Rojas, Vice President of Client Services at National Debt Relief debunks some myths and shares stats on the state of consumer debt. People are borrowing more money and not paying down their debts. In the second quarter of 2014, there was a $28 billion increase in credit card debt. That’s a 66 percent increase over the same period last year. Shop Talk looks at Jon Stewart’s best career lessons. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.