Tedi Talks

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi and Amy welcome John Robinson,  an Executive & Personal Leadership Coach from  Follow Your Heart Leadership  Coaching .   John shares with us his love of professional coaching and helping others to succeed and reach their goals.    John tells us about being trained as a facilitator for the ‘Awaken to Ego’ program and how this has influ...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi welcomes Amy Bergman, President at Insight HRM, located in Adrian, MI.   Tedi and Amy discuss what does it mean to be professional in today's workplace and how did the Pandemic shift/alter the way we look at professionalism.  Amy shares with us what she believes are the basic etiquette/principles needed for today's busy workplace...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Ryan Thibodeau, Assistant State Director (Detroit) of American Atheists.   Tedi and Ryan have a fascinating , eye-opening and respectful discussion on Atheism.  Ryan shares with his us journey to becoming an Atheist and what others really do not know or understand about Atheism.  No matter where you are on. your faith journey,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi and Co-Host Cindy Whittum, State of Michigan, Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO), welcomes special guest Ron Zeiter, Vice-President/Branch Director at RobertHalf Talent Solutions, to discuss current/future hiring trends and how employers can stay competitive when attracting today's top talent.   We also continue our past discussio...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, Amy Jo Weller,  Associate Broker-Realtor at The Weller Real Estate Collective, located in Grandville, MI.    Tedi and Amy Jo talk about having a long history together and today's ever-changing real estate market. Amy Jo shares with us what the difference is between a Buyer's and Seller's Market and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Cindy Whittum, State of Michigan, Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO), and Amy Pierce-Danders, E3 Coaching Studio, to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of when we get fired or quit our jobs.  The panel discusses how being fired or made redundant can actually help you in...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, S. Bell Rose, a Clairvoyant and Clairsentient from Blooming Life Guidance and Books .   S. Bell Rose shares with us her amazing talents and how she can help others connect with their Spirit Guides and Angels.  We learn the difference between a Psychic, Clairvoyant and a Medium.   S. Bell Rose also shares with us...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Jerry Norris, Primus Inter Paris at The Fledge, located in Lansing, MI.   Jerry shares with us how a new and exciting initiative, The People's Council of Lansing, was formed and what this means for those who call Lansing home.  Tedi and Jerry talk about the housing crisis taking place in Lansing and dif...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder of 517 Living.  Sarah shares with us her passion for the Greater Lansing area and why she created 517 Living.  Tedi and Sarah talk about all the great things happening in and around Lansing and how others can get connected.  Sarah tells us how she spends a free day in Lansing and how we...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi is changing things up and bringing some young energy to the podcast.  Tedi has a fun and fascinating conversation with two of his great-nieces, Amelia (10) and Violet (7).  These two are straight-shooters and share with us their perspectives about life as pre-teens.  Amelia even provides us with her rendition of  a The Jackson 5 hit and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi welcomes Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Cindy Whittum, State of Michigan, Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO), and Amy Pierce-Danders, E3 Coaching Studio, to discuss 'The Great Resignation' (among many other names).  This amazing panel shares with us their thoughts on why we witnessed over 4.53 million people...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Edee CopeIand, a travel enthusiast .  Edee shares with us her love of travel along with the many fascinating places she has visited.  From Paris, to London to Dubai,  Edee is always on the go!  She provides us with great travel tips and resources so you can be prepared for your next adventure.  You can connect with Edee at: Web...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Donna Mullins, President of the  League of Women Voters of the Lansing area, Lansing, MI.  Donna shares with us the long history of the League of Women Voters, and how they got started and why.   She tells us why our vote is important and why it truly matters (going beyond our civic duty).   Tedi asks Donna about the 2020 U.S....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, Tedi welcomes Katlyn Cardosa,  Director of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development  at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP).  Katlyn shares with us what the One and All program is (an inclusive entrepreneurship program designed to assist creating successful entrepreneurship and small business ownership among underrepresented...

Send us Fan Mail On this special episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, Tedi welcomes back the stunning and absolutely fabulous, Gabriella Stratton Galore,  professional drag entertainer, licensed cosmetologist and make-up artist, located in Grand Rapids, MI.   Gabby shares with us what PRIDE means to her and how the drag community has been a staple and in the forefront since the beginning of...

Send us Fan Mail On this  special episode of Real Talk with Tedi  & Lisa, we welcome special guest Erin Knott, Executive Director of Equality Michigan.  June is PRIDE month around the world and Erin shares with us what PRIDE means to her and how Equality Michigan is celebrating in 2022.  Erin provides us information on their newest campaign: Hate Won't Win and ways we can be stronger alli...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi  & Lisa, we welcome special guest Dr. Rebecca Klott, Founder & Therapist at River City Psychological Services, located in West Michigan.  May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and Dr. Klott shares with us ways we can identify depression in others and ourselves.  We talk about the suicide epidemic and how we can be friend and...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi welcomes special guest Ashlee Willis, Founder & CEO, Michigan Premier Events - Association & Corporate Event Management Company.    Tedi and Ashlee talk about how the Pandemic has changed the way events are/were done and how her organization had to be creative and implement new strategies over the past 2-years.  Ashlee shares with us...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, Tedi and Lisa talk about things that really bug them.  Lisa shares with us some great family news and her dislike of those who constantly 'One-Up' others and Tedi shares a long list of what bugs him.  We also share what is bugging our listeners (and you all had a lot to say).    You can connect with Tedi and Lisa at: Em...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Amy Pierce-Danders, Founder and CEO of E3 Coaching Studios.  Amy shares with us how much has changed (over the past two-years) when it comes to searching for a new career/job and what the 'Great Resignation' really is and means.  Tedi and Amy also discuss what new trends are shaping the career search world...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, we have an in-depth conversation about the 'Slap heard around the world'.  Lisa shares with us her views on how Toxic Masculinity is a big problem and what 'peacocking' is.   Tedi talks about how we need to stop giving others power over us and take responsibility for our own actions.  You can connect with Tedi...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, we take a quick trip back to the 1970's and 1980's to discuss our favorite movies, music and fondest memories.   Lisa shares with us her time in Germany as a teen and how beer and the Autobahn played a part of her youth.  Tedi tells us about his love of the 80's, the movie Purple Rain and the music that shaped his...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, we talk about family (and all the drama that can come with this).  Lisa shares with us what Generational Trauma is and Tedi discusses how family dynamics can be challenging.  Tedi and Lisa also talk about how family is not only determined by your bloodline, but you can create your own tribe (family).  You can connect with Tedi an...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, Tedi welcomes special guest Caleb Johnson.  Caleb shares with us his fascinating story of being a pastor, a magician, a PR Strategist and his love of Patti LaBelle and penguins.   Caleb explains why magic is so important to him and how writing his manuscript has helped him discover who he truly is.   To learn more about Caleb, pl...

Send us Fan Mail On this  episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, we revisit the conversation on Cancel Culture (originally aired on January 6, 2022, S-2 Episode 1).   The conversation centers on the recent drama with Neil Diamond and the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast on Spotify.  We discuss should Joe Rogan be canceled and who determines who gets canceled and when.  Lisa tell us to do our &apos...