Julia Michaels, American Journalist and Founder of RioRealblog.

Julia Michaels, American Journalist and Founder of RioRealblog.

Julia Michaels, American Journalist and Founder of RioRealblog was born and bred in Boston, Julia is in a unique position to serve her readers, having spent 31 years in Brazil both in Sao Paulo and now in Rio. Julia Michaels quit her job in August 2010 as foreign non-fiction editor for a top Brazilian publishing house, and founded RioRealblog after and identifying a need for bilingual evenhanded reporting.

Listen to the Talk 2 Brazil interview by Tom Reaoch with Julia Michaels on LA Talk Radio  Jul 8, 2013. PLAY or DOWNLOAD

Rio de Janeiro continues to undergo momentous transformation following the “June Protests”, the Confederation Cup and now the preparations for the upcoming visit by the Pope and the 2014 World Cup games.

The blog has become a go-to source for Brazilians and foreigners interested in public safety, politics, investment, public policy, urban planning, real estate, education, transportation, health care, culture and more. The blog is often replayed on several sites, including the Christian Science Monitor. Michaels has been featured on Fatima Bernardes' Encontros morning show, ESPN's Outside the Lines program, in Le Figaro's weekend magazine, and in the Washington Post, among other media.

Photo of Julia by Claudio Pamplona

Rosie Pekar, Director KickBut Inc, International Speaker, Author from Australia.

Rosie Pekar, Director KickBut Inc, International Speaker, Author from Australia.

Rosie Pekar, Director KickBut Inc, International Speaker and Author. 

Listen to the Talk 2 Brazil interview by Tom Reaoch with Rosie Pekar onLA Talk Radio : PLAY or DOWNLOAD

Rosie Pekar is Australian and has a Legal and Health Background: 8 Years as a Policewoman, 8 years as a Private Investigator, Security Specialist Trainer and more than 20 years as a Fitness Leader, Rehabilitation and LOVER of LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST!

Rosie is involved in the global expansion which she hopes will include Brazil of the trademark 'KICKBUT'...getting rid of those 'Bloody Useless Thoughts'that hold you back. Rosie Pekar is also about to launch Rosie Relationships!

Yep...you guessed it, an Aussie star profile, who likes to challenge and confront what is not working in our lives and shares with others how to do the same, via personal delivery in keynotes, seminars & training or via products; which includes books, audio & online programs.

For more info see www.kickbut.com.au

Rosie Pekar is the Author; 'Time to kick BUT!', 'Facts of Life Exposed' & 'The Art of Powerful Living'.

Featured in "Mission Possible" (US) and "Secrets of Inspiring Women Exposed" (Aus).

Fabiana Passoni, June 12, 2013 at Seal Beach, CA

Fabiana Passoni, June 12, 2013 at Seal Beach, CA

You won´t want to miss this live presentation by Fabiana Passoni, The Best Brazilian Female Singer Living in  the US.  For more information and reservationswww.spaghettini.com