I am in admissions and advising by profession where I speak with students every day about their future and goals. I have spent a decade learning peoples life stories and what makes them tick. So, a few years ago I decided to take that passion for people and make a podcast. Through this I have been able to speak with a lot of amazing people. People like Bob Eubanks (The Newlywed Game), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Maddie Musselman (2x Olympic Gold Medalist), Francois Clemmons (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood), and countless others.
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This week, I had a wonderful conversation with Blaze Porter, better known online as Baby Blaze. Blaze is a true trendsetter, blending the worlds of rave culture and van life in a way that has captivat…
This week, I had a w…
This week, I had a wonderful conversation with Blaze Porter, better known online as Baby Blaze. Blaze is a true trendsetter, blending the worlds of rave culture and van life in a way that has captivated thousands. From her stunning rave costumes and makeup to embracing the freedom of van life, Blaze has created a unique online presence that continues to inspire her fans.Here’s what we talked about:Blaze’s rise to fame through rave costumes, makeup artistry, and her growing online presence.Her passion for EDM raves and what excites her about the rave culture.The decision to convert a van in…
This week, we have an amazing guest, George Appling. George is the owner of the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire in Texas, a vibrant and immersive festival that transports attendees back to the Renai…
This week, we have a…
This week, we have an amazing guest, George Appling. George is the owner of the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire in Texas, a vibrant and immersive festival that transports attendees back to the Renaissance era.In this episode, we dive into:The fascinating world of Renaissance Festivals and their growing popularity across the country.George’s journey in creating the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire and what it takes to run such an elaborate event.The logistics behind organizing a Renaissance Festival, from the costumes to the characters to the intricate details that bring the past to life.H…
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Zara Mizrahi, a dynamic stand-up comedian, writer, and voice actor who’s making waves in the Entertainment industry. With rapid-fire questions, plenty of l…
In this week’s epi…
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Zara Mizrahi, a dynamic stand-up comedian, writer, and voice actor who’s making waves in the entertainment industry. With rapid-fire questions, plenty of laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of comedy and voice acting, this conversation is as entertaining as it is enlightening.Here are several things we had discussed:Zara’s unique upbringing in a Mexican Jewish household, debunking common assumptions about her cultural background and exploring her perspectives on migration and identity.Zara’s fascinating insights into her career,…
This week, I had an amazing time chatting with Chad Bushnell. He is a talented country artist who grew up in a rodeo family and found his passion for music early on. Chad shared stories about his uniq…
This week, I had an …
This week, I had an amazing time chatting with Chad Bushnell. He is a talented country artist who grew up in a rodeo family and found his passion for music early on. Chad shared stories about his unique journey from competing in rodeos to becoming a Christian country singer and songwriter. His love for performing and connecting with fans shines through, along with his appreciation for a good story in his songs.Here’s what we talked about in this podcast:Chad’s childhood in a rodeo family and his experiences with team roping and steer wrestling.How he discovered his passion for music at a y…
This week, I had an amazing chat with Bullseye the Clown! He’s not your ordinary clown – he’s a clown with a mission and a huge heart. Bullseye dedicates his life to helping others, using humor …
This week, I had an …
This week, I had an amazing chat with Bullseye the Clown! He’s not your ordinary clown – he’s a clown with a mission and a huge heart. Bullseye dedicates his life to helping others, using humor and compassion to make a difference in the world.Here’s what we discussed:- Bullseye's mission to fight bullying and the tools he provides to help people overcome it.- His global charitable work, including performances in underprivileged communities and hospitals to bring joy and relief.- His travels to places like South America, Russia, and beyond, spreading laughter and healing.- Training with…
This week, I had the chance to have a chat with the talented Cali Kira, a young actress from LA known for her emotional performances. She’s trained at top acting schools, appeared in numerous short …
This week, I had the…
This week, I had the chance to have a chat with the talented Cali Kira, a young actress from LA known for her emotional performances. She’s trained at top acting schools, appeared in numerous short films, and won awards like the 2024 J.O. Teen Scholarship. Cali also has a background in competitive cheer, loves gymnastics and surfing, and performs stand-up comedy.Here are the things the we had dive into:Cali’s Competitive cheer experiencesHer acting career and some of her standout rolesThe awards she's already won for her acting workHer role in the world of stand-up comedy and what it's lik…
This week, I had a delightful chat with Ben Cooper, an enthusiastic beekeeper with tons of amazing stories. You’ll definitely get a buzz from this! Here’s a peek at what we covered:- How Ben fell …
This week, I had a d…
This week, I had a delightful chat with Ben Cooper, an enthusiastic beekeeper with tons of amazing stories. You’ll definitely get a buzz from this! Here’s a peek at what we covered:- How Ben fell in love with beekeeping and his journey so far.- The joys and challenges of working with bees.- Unique bee behaviors, like how they protect their hives and recognize each other.- Fun facts, like honey’s ability to last forever!- Ben’s tips for helping bees survive the winter and tough weather.- What it takes to be a good beekeeper and keep hives healthy.- Ben's book about animals in the Bible,…
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bennett Rea, the creative force behind the viral TikTok series “Cookin' with Congress”. Bennett’s unique approach to cooking involves recreating qu…
This week, I had the…
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bennett Rea, the creative force behind the viral TikTok series “Cookin' with Congress”. Bennett’s unique approach to cooking involves recreating quirky recipes from politicians. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of politics and cooking, this episode is filled with humor and intriguing stories. Here’s a look at what we discussed:Bennett shared how he recreates unusual recipes from politiciansWe talked about some of the bizarre dishes he's made, including gelatin recipes and odd flavor combinations.W…
In this episode, I had the honor of having a heartwarming conversation with Mark Steven Porro, a former actor who transitioned to caregiver and author. Mark shares his profound journey of supporting h…
In this episode, I h…
In this episode, I had the honor of having a heartwarming conversation with Mark Steven Porro, a former actor who transitioned to caregiver and author. Mark shares his profound journey of supporting his Aging mother and the valuable insights he gained along the way.In this podcast, you’ll hear about:Mark’s early career in acting and his experiences in Hollywood.The decision to leave his acting career to care for his mother.The challenges and rewards of being a caregiver, especially for adult children.Humorous anecdotes from his Caregiving journey, as detailed in his book, A Cup of Tea on t…
This week, I had the honor to talk with one of the strongest people I’ve ever met, Isabella Young. She shared her incredible story of surviving years of cult torture, narcissistic abuse, and unimagi…
This week, I had the…
This week, I had the honor to talk with one of the strongest people I’ve ever met, Isabella Young. She shared her incredible story of surviving years of cult torture, narcissistic abuse, and unimaginable loss. Her strength and resilience are truly inspiring. Here are some of the topics we discussed in this episode:Her escape from a messianic cult after years of tortureHealing from narcissistic abuse and emotional traumaReclaiming her life and breaking free from mind controlTools and advice for others facing similar strugglesThe power of self-healing and empowermentHow to protect yourself fro…
This week I had the best time conversing with the amazing Brock Meier, who, after a 50-year career in scientific research, now focuses on uncovering incredible, untold stories from the past! His passi…
This week I had the …
This week I had the best time conversing with the amazing Brock Meier, who, after a 50-year career in scientific research, now focuses on uncovering incredible, untold stories from the past! His passion for storytelling and creativity made for an engaging and inspiring conversation.Here are the things discussed in this episode:Brock talked about his book, The Stonecutter, and mentioned the inspiration behind his writing and the personal experiences that influenced his storytelling.He elaborated on the historical context of the Nabataeans and their culture, highlighting its significance in his …
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting the talented Katie K, a stand-up comedian who has been making audiences laugh since 2016. She’s graced comedy clubs, festivals, corporate events, and colleg…
This week, we had th…
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting the talented Katie K, a stand-up comedian who has been making audiences laugh since 2016. She’s graced comedy clubs, festivals, corporate events, and colleges across the country, and has made notable appearances on NBC's America's Got Talent and the Amazon Prime show Squished.I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, where Katie shared her inspiring journey from juggling multiple jobs to carving out her own path in comedy through hard work and dedication. Here are some highlights from our discussion:Katie offers valuable strategies for connecting with d…
This week, I was able to sit down and have an amazing conversation with Shaney Andler, a former special Education teacher who developed an incredible teen Mental Health program after her own son's str…
This week, I was abl…
This week, I was able to sit down and have an amazing conversation with Shaney Andler, a former special education teacher who developed an incredible teen mental health program after her own son's struggles with Anxiety. Here are the key topics that we had discussed:How Shaney's personal journey with her son's anxiety inspired her to develop a practical, accessible program to equip teens with essential coping strategies.The stigma around mental health, but also a concerning trend of teens embracing it as an identityHow she believes many teens cope with problems by immersing themselves in their…
This week, I’m thrilled to have Misti Gaither, a psychic medium and paranormal investigator, join us on the show! She shares her experiences from the worlds of true crime and the paranormal and her …
This week, I’m thr…
This week, I’m thrilled to have Misti Gaither, a psychic medium and paranormal investigator, join us on the show! She shares her experiences from the worlds of true crime and the paranormal and her quest to connect the living with the dead. Here are some of things that we had discussed:Misty shared how she had psychic abilities since a young age, but was raised in a very religious household where these abilities were seen as "demonic"Misty believes everyone has some level of psychic ability, whether it's called "intuition" or something elseMisty sees a connection between true crime cases and…
This week, I had the privilege of engaging in an eye-opening conversation with Brian Townsend, a retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent and former Resident Agent in Charge. Brian shared his inspiring m…
This week, I had the…
This week, I had the privilege of engaging in an eye-opening conversation with Brian Townsend, a retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent and former Resident Agent in Charge. Brian shared his inspiring mission to tackle the drug crisis through innovative educational initiatives. Here’s a glimpse of what we discussed:Brian’s Journey: From leading the DEA office in Springfield to developing impactful fentanyl awareness programs.The Fentanyl Crisis: The harsh realities of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating effects on communities.Education and Prevention: How vital education and proactive …
This week, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ashley Smith, an award-winning psychologist who transformed her personal challenges into a beacon of hope for others. Her work is driven by a per…
This week, I had an …
This week, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ashley Smith, an award-winning psychologist who transformed her personal challenges into a beacon of hope for others. Her work is driven by a personal journey through a rare vision impairment that has given her deep insight into overcoming adversity and thriving despite challenges. Here are some key points from our discussion:She spoke openly about her personal battles with mental health, particularly in the context of her disability.Dr. Smith emphasized the importance of balancing mental health awareness with resilience.She highlighted th…
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Oakley, a singer-songwriter known for infusing modern flair into the classic storytelling tradition of country music. Representing the promising fut…
This week, I had the…
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Oakley, a singer-songwriter known for infusing modern flair into the classic storytelling tradition of country music. Representing the promising future of the genre, Matt and I discussed the following:How his college years in South Carolina were a turning point, marking the beginning of his serious pursuit of music.His distinctive fusion of Modern Country, Country Rock, and Country-Pop, highlighting the central role of storytelling in his songwriting.The way personal experiences and stories from people he encounters inspire his music, focusin…
This week, I chatted with Elizabeth Welch, a seasoned paranormal investigator with nearly eight years of expertise. She takes us into the world of the paranormal, sharing her exploration of the inters…
This week, I chatted…
This week, I chatted with Elizabeth Welch, a seasoned paranormal investigator with nearly eight years of expertise. She takes us into the world of the paranormal, sharing her exploration of the intersection between history and the supernatural.In this episode, you will learn:How Elizabeth Welch grew up in a haunted house and developed an early fascination with the paranormal.Her personal paranormal experiences that shaped her career.Insights from her fieldwork as a paranormal investigator.The intersection of history and the supernatural, and how this unique perspective impacts her investigatio…