Tempe, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2014 -- Bringing guests such as author of the best-selling The One Minute Manager Dr. Ken Blanchard, award winning author and internationally recognized expert on children Michele Borba, Ed.D, andDennis Hastert, Former Speaker of the the U. S. House of Representatives.. Efessiou has built a loyal listenership and continues to inform, entertain and educate listeners worldwide.

“Chris Efessiou brings to the table exactly the type of inspirational, educational and engaging talk radio show that our listeners are searching out,” stated Jeff Spenard, CEO of VoiceAmerica. “He brings leaders from both the business world and experts on parenting together combined with his personal experience of being a single father to help guide and invigorate parents from all walks of life.”

Straight Up with Chris is broadcast live every Thursday at 3 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel. Archives of Straight Up with Chris can be found at http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2065/straight-up-with-chris-real-talk-on-business-and-parenthood

“I am so pleased that Chris Efessiou has been with us for three years. He is a pleasure to work with and his show is truly inspirational to so many global listeners each week. He has truly affected change in both the parenting and leadership world, guiding them through many areas in life,” stated Tacy Trump, Senior Executive Producer.

Chris Efessiou is the Founder and Chief Development Officer of Chris Efessiou & Team Companies offering workshops, speaking engagements, consulting, coaching and media. He focuses on educating, motivating and inspiring people on how to transfer their business skills to their personal relationships. Chief topic areas include Leadership Development, the Art of Negotiation, Mentorship, Communications, Risk Assessment and Management.. For information please visit www.ChrisEfessiou.com.

Listeners can download the current versions of the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio App at:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airkast.VA_MASTER&hl=en

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voiceamerica-talk-radio-network/id412135954?mt=8#

About Straight Up with Chris: Real Talk on Business and Parenthood
Straight Up with Chris: Real Talk on Business and Parenthood is a light-hearted show discussing serious issues aimed to encourage, inspire, teach and support parents in applying their business skills to the business of parenting and personal relationships. Chris, along with his guests, will share unique principles, how-tos, ideas, methods, expertise, humor and personal experiences to best serve the needs of the listeners. Listeners have an opportunity to suggest topics for discussion and as a result our show will always be relevant to you.

About VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio LLC
World Talk Radio, LLC is the world leader in online media broadcasting and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio and TV, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www.voiceamerica.com) as well as live and on-demand video content on VoiceAmerica.TV (http://www.voiceamerica.tv). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to seven niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ , Empowerment, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Channel, and VoiceAmerica™ Kids Channel. VoiceAmerica™ TV offers targeted and exclusive video programming channels. VoiceAmerica™ /World Talk Radio, LLC is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 14 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Services Group, VoiceAmerica™ /World Talk Radio, LLC provides an internet radio and video platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online digital medium.