Please welcome to our show, my friend Marla Tellez, award-winning newscaster at
Fox11 Los Angeles, who joins us to talk about career, personal struggles growing up,
and becoming a mama a few months ago at the age of 48!

Growing up, Marla said she never dreamed of becoming a news anchor or reporter.
She had other ideas, but when the opportunity presented itself, she grabbed it and
never turned back. Now, she anchors along side an incredible team at FoxLA that
includes my friends Elex Michaelson and Christine Devine, arguably one of the best
newscasts in town (of course I worked there, so I’m biased).

Marla has an incredible story of her own, and wait until you hear it. Not an easy
childhood, she worked hard to keep strong while navigating some pretty challenging
hurdles, particularly with her dad. We’ll ask her about that and what kept her going.
Marla is also a runner, which not only keeps her sane, but also fit. Now 49, she had
her first baby just a few months ago - Sloane - and I’m so in love with this little girl.
We’ll talk about the challenges of pregnancy at a certain age, and how she and her
husband are managing, because soon, Marla will be back at work, and we’ll talk
about the challenges we all face as new moms. And I had some advice for her!
Please find our interview on all video and audio podcast platforms of

#DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to
welcome you here.

Please welcome to our show my friend, Jake Steinfeld, founder of Body By Jake, the
phenom fitness lifestyle routine that’s changed bodies from flabby to fit worldwide.
But that’s just part of his story. Jake is also a successful entrepreneur and he’ll be
talking about a new product that he’s launching. He is also an established actor, and is
one of my all-time favorite movies (think Eddie Murphy).
In a town rumored to be transactional, he’s anything but, having been married for
decades to my beautiful friend, with whom he shares four children. Jake is a family
guy, and often referred to as the “Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades,” and yes his
home, and just about everything in it, burned to the ground in the January fires. But
perhaps it’s his resilience that I most admire, always looking ahead, creating new
business opportunities, remaining positive, and focusing on rebuilding. And I thought,
there’s a lot we can learn from Jake Steinfeld about how to keep going even when the
world seems to be going up in smoke, and he joins us to talk about his life, career,
family, and incredibly positive attitude that he lives by. And there’s more...we’ll ask him
about any possible political ambitions we’re hearing about, too.
Please join me in welcoming Jake Steinfeld on all video and audio podcast platforms
of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

May is #MentalHeath Awareness Month, and I’d like to welcome to our show mental
health advocate and author Tracey Yokas, whose book, “BLOODLINES, A Memoir Of
Harm And Healing,” is gaining attention for its raw portrayal of tackling mental health
issues so they don’t consume your life.

I met Tracey at a writer’s group I’m a part of, and I was instantly drawn to her story.
There are so many struggling with past wounds and aren’t sure how to heal or even
where to turn. BLOODLINES shows us it’s possible to recover and lead a healthy life.
She talks about her family’s journey with mental illness and healing so people don’t
feel they’re alone.

We will also discuss Tracey’s early years that led her to this point, and what fuels her.
When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, Tracey can be found playing
with paint, glitter, and glue, and she says it’s art that fuels her passion for connection
in community. She is also dedicated to supporting women by creating safe spaces
where art, words, and vulnerability meet. Tracey is a former entertainment industry
professional, and has lots to share on that, too. Being in the same writing group, I will
also ask her what motivated her to finally publish her journey. A bold step I’m still
considering.

Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and make
sure to invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I welcome you
here❤️