The Curious Introvert

Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Why is this important? Listen in as I chat with JR Harding, a 6’5” football player who had TWO spinal cord injuries causing him to become a quadriplegic. Today he has a doctorate of education, is a faculty member at FSU College of Business & serves on the Delta Airlines Disability Advisory Board. He is a two-time US Pr...

Co-owner of IZON Models & Talent, Rebecca Hamilton Taylor, joins me in busting modeling myths, covering dos & don’ts & answering listener questions about the industry. Listen in as she gives advice on how to be a model, what agencies look for & how to avoid scams. Guest: http://izonmodels.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/IZONModels/ | https://www.instagram.com/izonmodels/ | https://...

Rita King was an underwater mermaid performer in Florida’s Weeki Wachee fresh water spring from 1963-1968 & performs today as a 60 something with 2-4 shows per month! In our chat she shares what it was like to choose a non-traditional career path in the 60s as a woman, what happens when wildlife interrupts their show & her passion for Florida’s fresh water springs. Guest: https://www.faceb...

A self-proclaimed armchair expert, Mike Boylan has become the no BS resource for weather news all year long as the founder of Mike’s Weather Page on Facebook and speghettimodels.com . His page has been accredited by NOAA, FEMA, the Hurricane Hunters, local meteorologists & the Weather Channel, but he’s also collected a few critics along the way. In this episode, Mike shares Today the back stor...

It’s a short drive.” “I’ll drive slow.” “I’m careful.” He didn’t think thoughts we haven’t all thought. Yet in a blink of an eye 2 girls were dead & he was sentenced to 22 years in prison on 2 counts of DUI manslaughter. In this episode Eric Smallman shares how one night changed everything with a decision he had made a thousand times before & the surprising partnership that developed betwe...

Shane Reynolds has worked with Travel Channel, National Geographic, Discovery Channel & the BBC. He is the owner of the mobile TV production company Color Earth and is a traveling on-man-band. In this episode, he shares his behind the scenes adventures, his perspective on a non-traditional career path in the creative space & even offers advice to others looking in that direction. Guest: ht...

Some works are going back to the office, while others are still working remotely, but we are all finding our way through Zoom calls & the COVID19 “new normal.” Jamie Dickerman, Vice President of Public Relations for Sunny505, a nation-wide communications firm, shares work place predictions, some zoom tips you should DEFINTELY know before your next Monday meeting & how we can make communica...

Insurance agent by day & stand-up comedian by night, Emily Dillon, shares the perspective cancer has given her & how humor knows no diagnosis. She dishes on her hot oncologist, the awkward moments when you tell people you have cancer & even gives advice to others with cancer. Guest: https://www.instagram.com/killingcancerwithcomedy/ | https://www.instagram.com/stingerscomedy/ | https:/...

It’s frustrating to live with something as adult you were supposed to outgrow. Most adults are misdiagnosed with depression & anxiety when ADHD is the cause. Dr. Barbara Cohen, psychotherapist for over 30 years, certified ADHD Coach, international ADHD researcher, and fellow ADDer, offers insight & answers to adults who have brains that work differently. Click here to save your spot at the...

Tracy O’Donnell grew up in small town America. After graduating college (& not knowing any Italian), she moved to Italy. Now she lives there full time with her partner & soon to be 3 kids. Listen in as she share the differences in dating culture between the United States & Italy. We talk mammoni, the stages of dating & compare American macho to Italian macho. Guest: https://www.ins...

Holden Hardman started his YouTube channel in 2016 & is climbing quickly to 100,000 subscribers, but life as a recognizable person in a small town can be taxing when you are also an introvert. We talk about the dynamics of introversion, overthinking & anxiety as it relates to content creation. He also gives some great tips to new YouTubers!  *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality -...

Human Trafficking isn’t usually an abduction or sex slavery. Brad Dennis shares what human trafficking normally looks like & what you can do when you spot it. We also cover topics like the amateur porn industry in Florida & the legalization of prostitution. Brad is the National Search Director for the KlaasKIDS Foundation's Search Center for Missing and Trafficked Children. His rescue...

Kelly Brock was in the top .5% of her network marketing company & looked like she had it all together, but on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so out of line with her priorities that she began feeling sick in her pursuit of success. We talk about how she recognized her anxiety, realized her addiction to success & share IMMEDIATELY implementable tools to eliminate daily anxiet...

Tehran native Sohrab Tavakoli does a culture comparison of between Iran’s capitol city & Dallas, TX. We discuss American friendliness, travel attitudes, work culture & more.  *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!* Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sohrab_tavakoli_sto/ Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com...

Animal presenter & owner of Animal Tales Southeast, John Ham & I have an after hours discussion about Netflix’s Tiger King: the cast of characters, how zoos pass or fail inspections & how the average person can become more aware of the ethics (or lack of) driving the animal business. Guest: https://www.facebook.com/Animal-Tales-LLC-114804175253082/ | https://www.instagram.com/animaltal...

ep. 26 | Dwarfism + Foster Parenting? Melissa Misegadis-Wickstrom shares the advantages & disadvantages of being a little person in child protective services & as a foster parent herself. Along the way she shares some of the crazy things kids have said to her & dispels common foster care myths. Stay to the end where she shares qualities of a good foster parent. Foster Care & Adopti...

ep.25 | Black People Don’t Meditate? Pole fitness instructor, life coach & author, Mia Bolden, shares how fitness, yoga & meditation helped her go from career ADD to multi-passionate entrepreneur with an anchored purpose. Stay to the end where she shares how to figure out your life’s purpose. Guest: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulyoustudio/ https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Lifes-Pu...

#24 – How to Not Lose Your Sh*t During COVID19 Licensed mental health counselor, Phedra Smith, helps us adjust our expectations, lay out practical tips & find the silver lining during COVID19. Guest: https://www.facebook.com/ghousecounseling/ www.instagram.com/greenhouse_counseling www.greenhousecounselingfl.com × Host: www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredit...

ep.23 | Naked & Afraid: Working from Home During COVID19 I have ADD, am unmedicated & here to help! After 16 years of working from home, I’ve got some hacks to keep you on task & from killing your kids. Host: www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert Request...

Guest host, Ramsey Coates, asks Meredith questions from listeners! Guest Host: http://www.coworkannex.com/en http://www.anydaydj.com/ https://www.wearestrictlysocial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wearewedtalks/ https://www.instagram.com/tharam_z/ Host: www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithfor...

ep.21 | The Secret Lives of Teenagers: an Inside Look into Student Motivations Lamarr Womble is the founder of Passion for Leadership & a national speaker featured on msnbc.com and TedX Youth. Today he is going share his insight from working on-one with students - what students wish their parents knew & what parents can do to set kids up for success beyond graduation.  Guest: www.passionfo...

ep.20 | Summiting Mt Everest At age 38 and only 8 weeks of training, Merry Morgan Holotik Henderson became 1 of the 4,700 people to summit Mt Everest & 1 of the 605 women. She shares how she went from non-athletic theatre nerd to mountaineer & what you don’t know about what it takes to get there. Stay to the end where she will share why it’s never too late to start at the bottom. Guest: ht...

ep.19 | Felon Turned Entrepreneur Part 2 Former ecstasy dealer, Jason Edwards, shares about the day he walked out of prison, how he won over the trust of his boss & now owns a million dollar business. Stay to the end where he shares his message to prisoners, their family members & naysayers. Guest: https://www.facebook.com/pg/oasispmpro/posts/?ref=page_internal https://www.instagram.com/oa...

ep.18 | Felon Turned Entrepreneur Part 1 Former ecstasy dealer, Jason Edwards, tells his story of what lead to prison, the types of people you find there & the mindsets that can pull you in & lift you out.  Guest: https://www.facebook.com/pg/oasispmpro/posts/?ref=page_internal https://www.instagram.com/oasispmpro/ https://www.oasispmpro.com/ Host: www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/...

ep.17 | The Psychology of Chronic Pain Chiropractor Rob Thomson explains the connection between the brains' neuroplasticity and treatment-resistant pain. Stay tuned to the end where he gives tips on how to hurt less from home. Guest: www.drrobchiropractic.com https://www.facebook.com/robertthomsondc   Host: www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com...