Category: Unusual Businesses

She was named one of People Magazine’s “Most Beautiful People” and was a finalist in the premier season of America’s Top Model. She is also an actress and an animal rights activist, founder of Peace 4 Animals, a non-profit animal welfare organization that protects all animals against harmful human interference around the globe through public awareness and education as well as rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for domestic animals. She is Katie Cleary. Q – You have a jewelry line, a radio show (world animal news.com) and your animal rescue.…

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Robert Ybarra has dedicated his life to stopping people from driving drunk. He is the founder of the organization Fathers Against Drunk Driving. Q – Robert, are you the guy who put Fathers Against Drunk Driving together? A – Yes I am the founder. Q – Did you experience some kind of personal tragedy involving drunk driving? Is that what motivated you? A – Yes. My neighbors that I grew up with, ever since elementary school, to make a long story short, the girls went to a party. It was…

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It just happens to be the hottest show on all of Cable t.v. at this time. We are talking of course about the wildly successful show – “Storage Wars”. At the center of “Storage Wars” success – auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson!! Dan and Laura spoke with us about “Storage Wars” and their role in it, their business, as well as their future. Q – It seems every time I turn on A and E there you are!! Laura – Love it! Dan – It seems like they just run…

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Lynne Palmer has been a professional Astrologer since 1957. Along the way, she’s helped guide and provide direction to many of Hollywood’s greats including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson and Mickey Rooney to name just a few. Lynne Palmer spoke with us about her profession. Q – Lynne, the obvious question, how did you get in to astrology? A – My mother used to read the newspaper stuff (horoscopes) and I’d listen to it. She was always interested in it. I wouldn’t pay attention to see if something was going to…

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When your father is Hans Holzer, I guess it’s to be expected that you would have more than just a passing interest in the paranormal.  And such is the case with Alexandra Holzer. Alexandra talked with us about ghosts, haunting and the paranormal. Q –  Alexandra, since you’re Hans Holzer’s daughter, have you always been fascinated with the paranormal or did you consider another career choice? A – Growing up I’ve always been creative and in the arts. I went to F.I.T. in Manhattan, which is the Fashion Institute of…

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If you’ve watched the hit t.v. show “American Pickers” on the History Channel starring Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, then you’ve no doubt seen the woman they’re always calling back at their store – (Antique Archeology) Danielle. Mike and Frank are “pickers”, but what’s Danielle’s story? How did she become part of their life? That’s what we wanted to find out. Here then is our interview with Danielle Colby Cushman. Q – Danielle, I’ve been watching the show since its debut. I feel I know you and Mike and Frank.…

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His business, Cameo Cleaners has been selected as one of America’s Best Cleaners. His clients include Gucci, Yves St. Laurent, Brioni, Burberry, Prada, Yamamoto, the Metropolitan Opera and a host of celebrities. He’s been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Living Magazine, Time Out New York and interviewed on National Public Radio. Jerry Pozniak is the owner of Cameo Cleaners. He was kind enough to take some time off from his very busy schedule and speak with us. Q – Jerry, how did you get to be…

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You’ve seen her on The Travel Channel. She’s been featured in such magazines as Woman’s World and in papers such as the Kansas City Star. She is Sueanne Pool – Ghost Hunter. Q – I saw you on the Travel Channel, a segment on Haunted America. Do you primarily concentrate on haunting’s in Kansas City? A – Yes, I do. I also do readings too. Like Sylvia Browne I have people come and I sign my books and give readings to people. Q – That’s Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas…

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