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In this special bonus episode I sit down with Daniel as he updates me on what he’s been up to the last two years. Daniel with Courageous Comics was a guest in June of 2022 and he returns to talk about their new comic book! HOW EXCITING! We discuss all the hard work it took to get this comic back out into the world for people to hold in their hands. It’s a great conversation and an update you don’t...

Erica Jo is passionate about all things related to music, specifically singing, writing and producing songs. We talk about how she always loved music but really decided to dive in after going to college. We also chat about the meaning behind her songs and what we can look out for in the future. Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy! Organization: Los Angeles Downtown Women's Center...

Kim Wannop is passionate about Set Decorating, Podcasting and Film & Television. After working her way up in the industry she became the Set Decorator for some amazing shows like Parks and Rec., The Good Place, Bones, American Crime Story: Impeachment and For All Mankind. Not to mention, she also won an Emmy for her work on Season 6 of VEEP. On top of that she has her own podcast called Decora...

Kyle Andrews is passionate about trading and selling collectibles. With our main topic being Pokemon, Kyle explains the business aspects, the travel opportunities he's had and the ups and downs of monetizing your hobbies. Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy! Organization: Operation Hope Kyle's Instagram: youngbambino_collects

Karah Andrews is passionate about STEM Education. We start Season 2 with some deep conversations about working in the education system and the challenges that come with it. We also dive into what makes teaching students so rewarding and we find out Karah's favorite Taylor Swift song. This season you can listen and watch the episodes. As always, thank you so much for listening and I hope you en...

VIDEO! This is the same ending to the Season 1 Finale but you can actually see our faces. I can't thank you all enough for listening to my podcast and supporting me. I'm so grateful to every single guest who agreed to take a chance on me and the podcast and sat down to chat. This has been such an amazing experience and I can't wait to come back in Season 2. Thank you so much for listening and watc...

Bailey Cordell is passionate about bioethics on this special season finale episode. Bailey and I go way back, so we dive into some fun childhood memories including Halloween party's, Taylor Swift concerts and bigfoot sightings as well as talking about how Bailey decided she wanted to be a bioethicist. Also, make sure to stick around at the end for an additional bonus ending where I talk to my room...

Ryan Tellez is passionate about comedy writing, music and tacos. We chat about how Ryan knew he wanted to be a comedy/sketch writer, how his band Matacanes came to be and his favorite kind of taco. Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you enjoy! 

On this special bonus episode I have two brand new guests, Ashley and Julia on to talk about our love for the new Game of Thrones Prequel show House of the Dragon. We give our final thoughts on how Game of Thrones ended, and then dive into the first three episodes of House of the Dragon. Please be aware that there are major spoilers for both shows in this episode. Feel free to let us know your tho...

Carley Lusk is passionate about songwriting, singing, and performing. We dive into her writing process, some behind the scenes knowledge about her music videos and how she stays grounded in an industry that can be difficult to navigate sometimes. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Hunter Cohen is passionate about photography, cinematography and directing. In this special episode we decided to showcase his skills by recording a filmed version of the podcast as well. You can watch it on Spotify and Youtube. Hunter loved photography from the moment he picked up a camera and has travelled a long way to get where he is today. Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you enjoy...

Kaitlyn Johnson is passionate about traveling, getting out of your comfort zone, and taking risks. We talk about some of her favorite places and activities she's done, how she wants to incorporate traveling into her future and some things she's learned along the way. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy!

Vic Spitzer is passionate about crypto, NFT's, the metaverse and art. We discuss where he sees digital forms of art and transactions going in the future and how it could make an impact on problems in the world. We also talk about where Vic's love for art started and how important it is for people to access all forms art anywhere in the world. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Welcome to the first Bonus Episode! I thought this would be a good way to let you in on the behind the scenes of the podcast and tell you a little bit more about myself. I open up about the toll social media has on my mental health and why I think this podcast can help support others. I also let you in on some of the things in life that make me happy and you might hear me speak in a British accent...

Vincent Lima is passionate about music. The inspiration for his music comes from his personal experiences in the hopes that the stories he tells can help others feel less alone for many years to come. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Sammy Minnick is passionate about Nursing (among other things). We decided for this episode we would let the conversation go in different directions since we've known each other for so long. We talk about what it was like growing up as gymnasts, our similar paths in college and random topics we love like animals and cartoons. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Daniel with Courageous Comics is passionate about telling stories through comic books. Their mission is to empower people affected by disability and their communities to use their stories to impact the world for good. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Justin Lopez is passionate about creating music through playing the piano and making R & B tracks. We talk about how he has used the tools available to him to pursue music and hopes to one day use his talents to score shows such as Euphoria and Ozark with his dark melancholy approach. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Juliette Cecile is passionate about modeling, acting, and sketch comedy. After moving to the states and becoming a professor of linguistics she found her passion in front of the camera and has been doing what she loves ever since. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! Disclaimer: we do talk about the events in Ukraine and Russia during this episode.

Cheryl Texiera is passionate about acting, writing and producing. We chat about how she started in the industry and became a professional actress landing roles in Parks and Rec and The Connors while also writing and producing her own productions. She also happens to be the voice of Sharon the AI in the new Spider-Man Disneyland ride. :) Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Matt Haughey and Henry Phipps are passionate about music. Matt is the man behind the lyrics and vocals while Henry produces the tracks to create some truly beautiful songs. You’ll hear about their process, how their partnership started, and you might even hear a small personal concert. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Ancil Lea is passionate about sketch comedy writing. The topics we discuss range from Ancil's love for roundabouts, how he knew he wanted to pursue comedy writing, his opinion on if ghosts are real or not and some deeper thoughts and takes on life. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! 

Kendra Andreska is passionate about Acting. We talk about where her love for acting came from, the process it took to get where she is today and how one question changed the course of her life. Thank you so much for listening,  I hope you enjoy!

Maiah and Anya Hall are passionate about their podcast Laughing Through Hell which focuses on the conversation of grief with a lighthearted approach. After loosing both of their parents these sisters found that they dealt with grief in completely different ways. Get ready to smile, maybe cry and most definitely laugh. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy! :)

Kate Cote is passionate about acting and content creation. We chat about Kate's favorite movies growing up and how they inspired her to pursue acting, along with the anxieties of being vulnerable on the internet. We also talk about our mutual love for Tom Holland and the movie National Treasure :) Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy!