News and Events in the Addiction Community

LEYLA FATIMA, HOST OF “PARENTING THE ADDICT CHILD”

03/24/2009

On the heels of its successful nine month 2008 run on Los Angeles’ CBS-97.1 FM KLSX the popular Orange County, California based radio host Leyla Fatima’s “Parenting The Addict Child”—a live caller driven show for parents-by a parent, focuses on supporting the parents and families of those living with a child and loved ones’ addiction and alcoholism—will re-launch Sunday, March 29, 2009 in its new weekly 2-4 PM, PST time slot on 1150 AM-KTLK.

The Clear Channel owned 1150 AM-KTLK (“The New Mainstream”) is the sister station of 640 AM KFI whose high profile talk show host roster includes Stephanie Miller, Thom Hartmann, Nancy Skinner, Ron Reagan, Jr., Mike Malloy and Richard Greene.

Originally broadcast in January, 2008 on a cable and internet medium, “Parenting The Addict Child” quickly found its way to the FM airwaves in May, 2008 on 97.1 FM-KLSX as a one hour Sunday afternoon show. Its immediate success led to its expansion to two hours, and in October, beyond L.A. to affiliates in Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco.

The shift of 97.1 FM KLSX, to a music format in early 2009 brought about the search for a new home for “Parenting The Addict Child,” which ultimately led Fatima--with her straight-talk guns-a-blazing--to 1150 AM KTLK.

“I’m really excited that the show is at KTLK,” says Fatima, “The station is really getting behind “Parenting The Addict Child” with various upcoming promotions that will increase awareness and take the show to a much larger audience. I’ve really missed my listeners during this transition and I am anxious to get back to work and reconnect with them”

KTLK Sales Manager Greg Garber says, “Leyla is providing an invaluable service to our listening community and her growing audience. Her program defines the type of commitment to our youth that makes me proud to have her join the KTLK family.”

In addition to finding a new home at 1150 AM KTLK, “Parenting The Addict Child” was picked up for national syndication through Envision Radio Networks, effective February, 2008. “Parenting the Addict Child” has been on air for over one year and has already achieved tremendous ratings success in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Dallas,” says Envision Radio Networks® President and CEO Danno Wolkoff. “The show has evolved to include issues and topics for the entire family while its host Leyla Fatima combines compelling commentary and light-hearted humor on a caller-driven program each week. We are thrilled to add “Parenting the Addict Child” to the Envision programming lineup!”

The Laguna Beach, California based mom—whose two sons, now 18 and 21, have battled addiction for years—gives voice to those who are living with a loved one’s addiction and alcoholism.

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For more information on LEYLA FATIMA, contact:
leyla@parentingtheaddictchild.com