Health & Wellness
- Overcoming challenges, building resilience, or finding purpose.
- Mindfulness practices, goal-setting, or life transitions (outside health-specific framing).
- Stories of reinvention or pursuing dreams later in life.
MAFW Open V2 — Moving America Forward
National television series
Stories of the people moving America forward.
We go beyond sound bites with custom storylines — entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders whose work informs and inspires. Watch episodes on demand anytime on this site.
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Rick Durkee
Rick Durkee is an author, radio host, and community leader. His professional purpose is to help others realize their dream of living a very comfortable lifestyle, especially in retirement.
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Raymond Lavine
Raymond Lavine is an extended care benefits advisor specializing in long-term care planning. With a background in financial services and decades of experience, he helps individuals and families prepare for caregiving needs with clarity, foresight, and compassion.
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Jade Olszewski
Jade is a Christ-centered artist + facilitator helping high-achieving women recalibrate through faith & environment.
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Moving America Forward is a national television series that celebrates the achievements and contributions of businesses and entrepreneurs across America.
Going beyond the typical news stories with custom created story lines, we create exceptional stories on unique individuals and businesses. Shot at our state-of-the-art facilities, our team also travels the U.S. to capture on-location footage to enhance our interviews.
The mission of Moving America Forward is to deliver quality educational programming, which will inform, educate and enlighten our viewers both nationally and internationally.
Each episode honors the entrepreneurs, doctors, scientists, inventors, business owners, philanthropists and news makers from a variety of industries that are moving our country forward.
Why television still matters
Television, despite the rise of digital media, still holds a significant amount of trust and reach. Being on TV can instantly boost your credibility. When viewers see you on their screens, especially in formats where you're presented as an expert, it subconsciously validates your expertise in their minds. This visibility can make you more recognizable and trusted in your field. The exposure itself can be invaluable for personal branding.
Television reaches a broad demographic, often including people who might not engage with digital content. This can be particularly useful if your expertise or product appeals to an older demographic or those not deeply entrenched in the digital space. TV can reach audiences that digital marketing might miss, especially for B2B brands or those looking to redefine their market presence. Longer-form interviews allow for a deeper dive into topics. Unlike traditional ads, these formats provide time to explain complex ideas, demonstrate products, or share personal stories, which can be compelling for branding.
For partners & guests
Become a guest on the show
Ready to share your story with a national audience? When you partner with Moving America Forward, here is what you receive as a client.
- A press release announcing that you have been selected to appear on CNBC.
- Interview taped with the host in studio or via Skype.
- A commercial embedded in a press release announcing the air date and time of your show.
- A 60-second commercial to promote your show.
- A copy of that commercial, a copy of your interview, and full rights to use the materials.
- One national broadcast on one of our broadcast partners.
- Full audio interview released on the MAF Podcast, distributed by Art19, an Amazon company.
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CNBC FOX Business Bloomberg
“The team treated our story with care from the first call to air. Having a national segment we can share everywhere changed how prospects see our brand.”
Bringing industry leaders into your home
Moving America Forward is a patriotic tribute to America's finest entrepreneurs and successful business executives within select and designated markets throughout the United States. We will focus on many key market verticals and bring you the best of breed in those industries.
Personal Finance and Wealth Building
- Strategies for budgeting, investing, or achieving financial independence.
- Insights on real estate, side hustles, or managing debt.
- Cryptocurrency, stock market trends, or passive income opportunities.
Technology and Innovation
- Impact of AI, automation, or cybersecurity on daily life.
- Gadgets, apps, or tech tools that improve productivity or creativity.
- Ethical dilemmas or future trends in technology (e.g., virtual reality, quantum computing).
Education and Lifelong Learning
- Trends in online learning, upskilling, or alternative education paths.
- Interviews with educators, students, or experts on learning strategies.
- The role of education in personal or societal growth.
Our team
Ruth Collins
Executive Producer
Dr. Kimberly Olson
Host
Vincent Butta
Host
Harry Oates
Executive Producer
Tom Hegna
Host
Where the show reaches audiences
Broadcast windows and schedules vary by network. Use this site for full episodes and highlights on demand.
CNBC
Business news and stories reaching viewers across platforms.
FOX Business
Financial news and long-form interviews for households nationwide.
Bloomberg
Global business and markets programming.