100 Series Everyday Awesome Podcast

Ashley Rogers plays a big part in the Quad Cities entertainment scene. From emceeing events to appearing in films shot in the area, Ashley talks about how she got into all things pop culture and the projects she'll be up to in the future. (Note: Some events discussed in this episode have been rescheduled due to COVID-19)

Wes Julien stops by to talk about his Love for music, what he's doing to grow the entertainment community in the Quad Cities, and the venue he's opening up!

TC Boyd is a musician and motivational speaker in the Quad Cities. He talks about his new ablum and book, "It Ain't Easy," being a role model to young men, taking his message of hope to schools and much more!

Marlena Midnite, Cat Ziggy, and Jennifer Boisen talk about their show, Midnite Mausoleum, their fanbase, how the show has helped them grow as artists, and much more!

An advocate for mental health awareness, Haley DeGreve calls in to talk about her organization called The Gray Matters and its campaign to strike up conversations regarding mental health. She shares how the group began, how it's spreading a message of hope and compassion, and gives some advice to people currently battling with mental health issues.

Special interview with Young Scrimmage , who makes his second guest appearance on the podcast. This time around, he talks about how he's doing during the COVID-19 pandemic, his new project dropping May 8th, Scrimmy Neutron, and talks about what things will be like for him and his brand once the pandemic ends.

Ever wondered what YOU can do to help take care of the planet? In this special Earth Day episode, Tina Hurlburt stops by to talk about how and why she decided to change her lifestyle to be more sustainable. She also shares some tips on how you can be a little more eco friendly and reduce your carbon footprint.

Business owner and dance instructor, Samantha Karadsheh, teaches belly dancing in the Quad Cities. She stops by the podcast to talk about her love for the art, why she decided to become an instructor, and debunks some preconceived ideas that people may have about what belly actually is.

Economics Expert, Greg Aguilar, stops by to talk about how more people, specifically people in their 20s and 30s are choosing to invest their money, skills, and trade into the Quad Cities. We talk about what this means for the area and how we as a community and help keep this trend going in the years to come.

Augustana Grad and music producer, FVNTVNV (Pronounced, Fantana), is one of the top producers in the Quad Cities and Midwest. He has lent his music to many 100 Series projects including this podcast! He talks about where they found his passion for music, how he developed his style and what he has planned for the future.

Friends and business partners, Tonii Brooks and Haley Reagan are no strangers to The 100 Series. Today they sit down to talk about their love for fitness, their roles at traveling coaches in the Quad Cities, and how they are helping create a community both in the area and on social media.

Derick is an entrepreneur in the Quad Cities who has the mindset to win! Listen to this nearly hour long conversation about focusing on your goals, having the will to succeed. Derick and 100 Series creator, Jaawan Arrington also talk about their own personal whys when it comes to their brands.

Victoria Viren is humble soul with a fighting spirit. She talks about her love for dance, being a single mom, and overcoming a brain tumor that almost took away her passion. Victoria also shares details about her upcoming Ted Talk in Davenport.

World wide explorer! In this episode, Ashley Larva calls in from New Zealand. She loves to travel and has been living overseas for several years now. She talks about why she decided to make the move from the Quad Cities to New Zealand and the challenges she faced to make the move possible. Ashley also shares some of her other trips and adventures that she's gone on over the years!

At 23 years old, Savannah Necker is crushing it in the Quad Cities as the owner for Saints Boutique in Davenport. She talks about the career she was close to pursuing before deciding to become an entrepreneur, how she uses social media to promote her business, and how she is chooses which clothes end up on the racks in her shop. Get ready to learn from this awesome young business owner!

In honor of Black History Month, community activist, Brandy Donaldson, sits down to talk about diversity in the Quad Cities. She shares what she thinks is needed to make this area more open and welcoming for people of all backgrounds, and who needs to step up to help facilitate that change.

Podcaster and journalist, Toria Wilson, sits down to talk about her Crime themed podcast, 'Missing and Murdered in the Midwest." The show covers popular crime cases that happened in and around the Quad Cities over the years. It has quickly become one of the most popular crime podcasts in the area. Toria shares how she became interested in crime, how much research she has to do to put together and...

Friends, teammates, skaters. LadyGotcha and DarthBaber sit down to talk about their love for all things skating. From the first time they put on a pair of Quads, to joining Roller Derby, overcoming serious injuries, and much more. You're going to want to listen to this fun and informational conversation!

Lee Colvin is an amateur mixed martial arts fighting champion. He's been fighting at the Caged Aggression shows throughout Iowa and just recently became the Bantamweight Champion. He talks about how he became a fighter, what goes through his mind when he's inside the cage, and the tragedy he had to deal with one month before his big championship fight.

In this episode, we're hanging out with some awesome students at Bettendorf High School who are a part of the show choir teams, Surround Sound & Audio Intensity. With More than 120 members, they perform and compete in several show throughout January and February. 100 Series creator, Jaawan Arrington, caught up with a couple of the students, Will and Haven, and talk to them about their experience w...

Sisters, business partners, entrepreneurs. Lauren Corwin and Haley Walker sit down to talk about their clothing shop, Brick and Motor Boutique, which has taken off in the Quad Cities over the last couple years. They break down what it's like to be in business as siblings and when they decided to take their mobile venture from just brick and motor to brick and mortar! Get your notebooks out because...

Josh Graves runs Graveyard Studios and the Underground Economy, a co working space for Quad Cities creatives. He talks about how he turned his at home business into a brand now recognized by the Chamber of Commerce.

This is part of a mini series where 100 Series Creator, Jaawan Arrington, met with four Quad Cities natives now living in Southern California and talk to them about their motivations for moving to the west coast, what they're doing out there now, and advise they have for anyone thinking about making the big move themselves.

Yessy Chavez made the move from the Quad Cities to Southern California about a year ago. She talks about what she did to make her goal to move to the west coast possible.

This is part of a mini series where 100 Series Creator, Jaawan Arrington, met with four Quad Cities natives now living in Southern California and talk to them about their motivations for moving to the west coast, what they're doing out there now, and advise they have for anyone thinking about making the big move themselves.