Conversations with Mr. A.

In this telephone interview, Mr. A. interviews Phillip Johnson from the Hyatt Hotels where he works in the Boston, MA branch. Phillip talks about the hotel management industry and his philosophies on working with people.

In this episode, Mr. A. interviews professional wrestler JD Mason who runs an independent pro wrestling organization called Northwest Pro Wrestling. JD talks about how he became a pro wrestler, running NWP, and what it takes to be a pro wrestler.

In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews the Tacoma Washington Commissioner for Refugees and Immigrants, Maricres Valdez Castro who was also the 2021 Miss Washington International as well! Maricres talks about her passions in advocating not only for Filipinos but for immigrants and people as well!

Mr. Abastilla interviews 8th grade student Evie Barnes and 9th grade student Emma Webb from the South Kitsap/Peninsula School Districts as they share their perspectives on teenage life.

In this episode, Mr. A. does a phone interview with Moses Lake High School Senior student, April Seiler asking about her experiences doing Running Start.

In this episode, Mr. A. interviews entrepreneur Noel Mendoza to get an insight of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and how to get connected to businesses.

In this episode, Mr. A. goes to Plaza Barber Shop in Bremerton, Washington and interviews the owner and head barber, Karley Watson to get her perspective of being a barber and managing the shop.

In this very first phone interview that Mr. Abastilla interview has done for this podcast, he interviews an old friend that he used to work with at Moses Lake Washington back in 2018; Sandy Horney. In this interview, Sandy talks about how he went from teaching back from 1976-1980, then worked as an Airplane Traffic Controller for more than 20 years, then returned back to teaching which he still do...

In the season 3 Premiere, Mr A. interviews two of his best friends, Dustin Johnson and Chris Barnes whom he has known for more than 30 years. Together they discuss what has kept their friendships alive after all these years.

In this season 2 Finale, Mr. Abastilla interviews child and teen therapist Rebecca Shear who’s had various adverse experiences.

In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews Pastor Jeff Adams who works in a prison as a chaplain. Jeff explains from a first person perspective the realities of dealing with incarcerated individuals along with the rewards and challenges that go with it.

In this episode, Mr. A. travels to Bend, Oregon where this is ONE MORE existing Blockbuster video rental store in the entire world!! No joke! There is literally ONLY ONE last Blockbuster video store that exists! Mr. Abastilla interviews Sandi Harding who is the general manager of the store, and shares her perspectives and stories of how Blockbuster is STILL kept alive to this day!

Mr. Abastilla interviews Bill and Tami Mead, who both work for the Yakima School District as Band, Orchestra, and Choir teachers for the Elementary and Middle School levels. Tami and Bill share their perspectives of being band teachers and the effects it has on their students.

In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews his best friend Dustin Johnson. This interviews focuses on his side gig of being a DJ to dances, parties, weddings, etc. On a side note for updates, subscribe to Mr A’s Instagram channel @conversationswithmra

In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews Commadant Chris Acuna from the Washington Youth Challenge Academy. Mr. Acuna talks about what the Washington Youth Challenge Academy is all about, his passion for working for the kids, and how it has impacted so many kids across Washington State! Also, for a cross reference, Episode 17 features graduated Senior student from Chimacum, Gerald Lindsey who jus...

In this episode, Mr. A. stops by Evergreen State College (the Tacoma branch) and interviews Emory Otso, Karen Varges, and Ajahnee Hudson from the Living Life Leadership organization which supports and builds communities for students and people of color. One of the biggest topics discussed in the episode is the issue of racism and their experiences with it.

Mr. Abastilla interviews Dr. Rupert Tomada who currently works at Silverdale Kaiser Permanente in Kitsap County Wa. Dr. Tomada explains his journey to becoming a doctor and gives advice to those who want to be in the medical field.

In this episode, Mr. A. interviews his friend Chris Barnes who currently works as truck driver delivering oxygen tanks to various businesses around the Puget Sound area. Chris goes into detail the life and the process of what a truck driver does.

Mr. Abastilla interviews the founder and director of Alta Vista Life Integrated Services Ashley Ruiz who talks about her upbringing, issues with mental health with youth, and how she founded Alta Vista

In this unique interview edition, Mr. Abastilla actually interviews his wife, Yolanda Abastilla asking her about life as a mother raising our two kids who are 8 and 10 years old respectively.

Well! I’m back! Didn’t think I’d be back but consider the last episode merely a SEASON finale! It’s time to begin season 2!! This is just a short episode introducing things! Let’s see how this episode plays out!!

In this season finale episode of Conversations With Mr. A., Mr. Abastilla shares his experiences and thoughts about Chimacum as he will be leaving the district. Whether or not this is a season finale or series finale will be determined later.

Mr. Abastilla interviews Gerald Lindsey on the last day of school after he finished the residential phase of the Washington Youth Academy. This was minutes after Mr. A. surprised him with his High School Diploma.

Mr. Abastilla interviews the Class of 2023 Salutatorian for Chimacum, Madison Burgess, and the Co Validictorian for Chimacum, Maria Powell and Connor Paterson

In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews Junior student, Julia Breitweg to gain her perspective on school life and share how she’s overcome struggles