The Chris Voss Show

Old Grandmother’s Tree: A Collection of French-Canadian Folktales, Volume by Joseph Bolton https://www.amazon.com/Old-Grandmothers-Tree-Collection-French-Canadian/dp/B0DDTX73VL Oldgrandmotherstree.com A heritage told through time. A history of family connections, cunning trickster animals, and adventures untold: Old Grandmother’s Tree: A Collection of French-Canadian Folktales is a beautiful compilation of folktales set against the backdrop of 17th and early 20th century Québec. On her wedding night, a young Algonquin woman is visited by the spirit of her first husband and the trickster animals of Indigenous legends, who encourage her to set forth on a new journey. So begins the Meunier family’s origin story and the many adventures that come through the generations that follow. Combining richly woven stories and stunning artwork, Joseph Bolton’s and Natasha Pelley-Smith’s Old Grandmother’s Tree is a tribute to an untold history that will touch any reader.

Camren T. Burton, author of the Pangaea series who self-published re-releases with trailers and audiobooks. He describes Mark’s jailbreak on a scarred colony, the terrifying genetically engineered stalker hounds, and the series’ long evolution, re-releases, and audio-drama plans. He also discusses tackling child abuse sensitively, character Sula’s complexity, and his hands-on production process.

Matthew Fornaro, a business law attorney who helps startups and small businesses with contracts and litigation. He talks about choosing the right business structure. He warns against informal partnerships and skipping written agreements. He covers vetting partners, defining roles and exit plans. He also discusses AI as a force multiplier and the need for careful oversight.

Tracey M. Batacan, adjunct professor and digital communications pro, shares stories from her book The Organizational Freelancer. She explains taking cross-functional roles to deliver digital projects fast. She talks about leading without a title, pitching ROI-driven training, risks and opportunities with AI, mentoring, and building adaptable career skills.

Greg Owen, attorney and former pro musician, recounts his shift from stage to courtroom. He revisits a 1970s Chicago double homicide, the hunt for vanished evidence, and a surprising Tennessee lead. He explains courtroom choreography, persuading a reluctant pilot to testify, and the political battles that nearly stopped the trial.

Angela Zhao, founder of CarViva and a food scientist with roots in traditional Chinese medicine, blends Eastern herbal wisdom with modern nutrition. She discusses crafting multifunctional plant-powered drinks, ingredient sourcing like goji and mung bean sprouts, formulation philosophy versus fads, and building a production pipeline for innovative, recovery-focused beverages.

The Second Act Advantage: Monetize Your Wisdom, Master Longevity, and Build an Unforgettable Legacy by Jay Samit https://www.amazon.com/Second-Act-Advantage-Longevity-Unforgettable/dp/1510786627 Jaysamit.com Unleash Your Greatest Chapter Yet. Purpose, Prosperity, and Longevity Await The Second Act Advantage shatters the outdated retirement myth and reveals how to turn your post-career years into your most productive, profitable, and purpose-filled decades. Perfect for fans of Outlive by Peter Attia and From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks, this revolutionary guide proves your best years aren’t behind you—they’re just beginning. International bestselling author Jay Samit challenges everything you’ve been told about retirement and delivers the essential guide to thriving in life’s most rewarding stage. Drawing from cutting-edge science, inspiring real-life stories, and actionable strategies, this book flips the script on retirement and reinvention. While others settle for golf and grandkid visits, you’ll discover how artificial intelligence, social media platforms, and emerging technologies have created unprecedented opportunities for intellectual stimulation and entrepreneurial success after 50. What you’ll learn: Master AI as your business partner: Use ChatGPT, automation tools, and smart home technology to launch profitable ventures with zero employees Monetize your lifetime of wisdom: Transform decades of experience into consulting empires, online courses, and social media influence that generates passive income Leverage the “senior startup advantage”: Discover why entrepreneurs over 50 are 3x more likely to succeed than twenty-somethings and how your networks become your net worth Build a global digital lifestyle: Use geoarbitrage and remote work technologies to live richly anywhere in the world while running your empire from a laptop Drawing from stories of late-blooming entrepreneurs like Anne Beiler, who built Auntie Anne’s Pretzels empire at 65, and Dolly Parton, who launched her global Imagination Library at 50, Samit reveals why your extensive networks, financial stability, and hard-won expertise, coupled with new technologies and opportunities, create an unbeatable advantage. Technology hasn’t made you obsolete; it’s made you unstoppable. Your second act isn’t about managing decline; it’s about asking: What will the world gain because I finally had time to do it?

The Sea Slave: A True Story by Kyle J Matthews https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Slave-True-Story/dp/B0DV1FHQWW I was once told by a psychiatrist that I had to write down on paper all the things in my past that haunted me. Things that I thought were normal were acts that were inhumane and wrong. After I wrote everything I could think of, I kept going through my life. I have God in my life today. I give all of my thanks to his glory, to break through from the chains that were holding me in bondage. The only way God will start forgiving me is if I start forgiving other people. But most of all, I must forgive myself. As children, we all loved adventures growing up. The adventure, for me, started as a casual glance at the ocean and the fishing boats being prepared for their next adventure. That common experience became something that impacted my life in ways I never imagined. This is a true story about me as a boy on an adventure that lasted thirty years on the sea. I grew up with hard-knock old-school discipline and work ethics, as well as believing in God and his Son. All these teachings were needed to endure what was ahead, and many people lost their lives along the way. I cast myself into the industry of commercial fishing, where the laws are few except one: the captain’s law. The worst of situations and conditions can tear a man to pieces, or it can be used to bring incredible goodness and new life. This adventure brought a legend to the fishing industry scathing injury and death to talk about it.

Unshackling The Truth: Triumphant Over Injustice by Keith Tyrone Bush https://www.amazon.com/Unshackling-Truth-Triumphant-Over-Injustice/dp/B0DD5QPHBX This is a true story about a teenage boy victimized by the criminal justice system and made to suffer for over 44-years of his life for a crime he had literally nothing to do with. Moreover, the arresting detectives and prosecutor, to name a few, who took an oath to protect and uphold the law were some of the very same ones who hid information that would have proved his innocence. Instead, they threw him in a cage to die. In one of America’s most shocking criminal justice exoneration cases in the country, for the first time, Keith Tyrone Bush gives his own account of his injustice and leaves us with the journey he travelled to make it back home. In this extraordinary empowerment endeavor, Keith beats the odds and proves the so-called experts wrong. Ultimately, Keith would unshackle the truth and triumphant over injustice!

Power of Attorney and Guardianship: A Guide For Families And Healthcare Personnel by Katie DeWerdt MS. CHES-r. LNHA https://www.amazon.com/Power-Attorney-Guardianship-Healthcare-Personnel/dp/B0DMVJS8P3 Katiecookswithlove.com Navigating life’s challenges for loved ones can feel overwhelming, but Katie DeWerdt provides a guiding light. Drawing from her expertise in skilled nursing facilities, DeWerdt unravels the complexities of legal authority and compassionate caregiving. With clarity and empathy, she empowers families and caregivers to balance autonomy and advocacy, offering practical guidance to uphold dignity in times of uncertainty.