Meet the Team

In addition to producing and hosting “613 Books” Podcast, Heather Dean is an author, sought-after public speaker, and media interview consultant. After her exciting fourteen-year career interviewing hundreds of celebrities for MTV, E! Entertainment Television, Associated Press (AP) Radio and other international outlets, she authored her memoir, “Searching for Heather Dean: My Extraordinary Career as a Celebrity Interviewer and Why I Walked Away from It.” This book takes the reader on her journey into a glamorous broadcasting career and lifestyle, and her decision to leave all of that for an authentically Jewish life in Israel. Heather utilizes her impressive experience and credentials as a media producer, interviewer, writer, and strategist for a variety of media outlets, entrepreneurs, and authors. Budding podcasters regularly seek Heather’s advice about launching their own programs, impressed by her familiarity this medium, having previously produced and hosted: “At Home in Jerusalem” (Aish.com); “The Modern Jewish Home” (Israel News Talk Radio); and “Conversations with Heroes” (Israel News Talk Radio).
Heather Dean
Host / Executive producer
Greg is a seasoned professional in the podcast industry with a wealth of experience creating successful and award-winning podcasts. He has developed a keen ear for storytelling and understands what makes a great podcast.
Greg Cohen
Producer, Operations Manager
Yiska Roth is an avid reader who loves gabbing with fellow literature lovers about books. She also works as an administrative assistant for Birthright’s trip organizers, Yael Adventures. She loves listening to music of all kinds.
Yiska Roth
Consulting Producer
Michael Doniger is a worldwide voice over artist based in Israel. His warm, mellow, friendly and trustworthy vocal style is fitting for a wide variety of projects, from corporate narrations to explainer videos and everything in between.
Michael Doniger
Show Announcer