Some time in the middle of her 20+ years as Morning Edition host on NPR affiliates, Donna Apidone grasped the true Purpose of her job: Connect with people and guide them through their routine. Talk to one person at a time. Create an environment that combines information and encouragement.

For most of her life, Donna Apidone has entertained audiences in media and in person. She writes and produces content for national outlets including “America’s Heartland” and NextAvenue.org.

Donna speaks to community groups and teaches classes on finding Purpose. Her talks are rooted in persuasion theory, a process she has taught nationwide.

Donna is author of Drive-Time Meditations (on Amazon). Her brief, vibrant recorded motivators are available by subscription. They are also in a package of classroom tools distributed by Cour Experience.

Her first book, TransForMission (on Amazon) is a path to Purpose. It’s also a six-week class, popular with non-profit organizations and congregations.

Donna is a recipient of the 2023 Artistic License Awards from California Lawyers for the Arts.

Her long-running series of author interviews captivated audiences and merited rave reviews from best-selling writers. As host of Morning Edition, she drew a weekly audience of 100,000 listeners. Her guest appearances on CapRadio’s “Insight” tapped into an audience of more than 40,000.

Donna was ordained in New York City in 2009.

She lives in northern California.

Donna Apidone Media Coverage

In 2022, I entered into an innovative partnership with non-profit Cour Experience. The organization distributes a collection of tools to help families with experience of trauma and anxiety, including the brief and vibrant meditations I produced.

The Warrior Parent Podcast is a service of Cour Experience. In this episode of the podcast, I explain why I teach Purpose and how I use meditation.

13 July 2023

The Warrior Parent Podcast

I Used to Be Somebody Podcast with Carl Landau

Carl Landau and I live 20 minutes away from each other. We also grew up 20 minutes away from each other, but that was 2,000 miles from his Tiki Room.

We talked about everything under the sun and enjoyed every minute of it.

13 June 2023

CapRadio (NPR): Donna Apidone Farewell with Vicki Gonzalez and Steve Milne

Vicki Gonzalez and my work partner, Steve Milne, interviewed me about “graduating” from CapRadio after 24 years and plans for the future.

August 2023

Garden Meditations on Green Acres Nursery Podcast

I talked with podcast host Kevin Jordan about the reflective side of gardening. Green Acres Nursery and Supply has numerous locations in northern California.

Produced by Green Acres Nursery and Supply, 16 December 2022