Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom

Send us Fan Mail Delanda and I talk about how when she started writing her first book, she didn’t realize that years later her life would be playing out the tale she had written. Want to know more about her and order her books go here . ****** As an indie, inspirational-fiction, author I am looking to connect where my writings fit and learn more about meeting and scheduling an interview. We can ta...

Send us Fan Mail Kathy and her husband decided one day that their American Dream wasn’t the white picket fence. They wanted to be able to travel and live life to their fullest. She started her business called VegInspired, LLC. To learn more go here . ******* Kathy Davis is a plant-based lifestyle coach and recipe developer, the CEO of VegInspired.com , and the author of three cookbooks: The 30-Min...

Send us Fan Mail Trenton and I explore how he began his journey as an animator. Why he thinks you can find humor in everything and of course as always we delve into numerous topics.  ****** Hello, my name is Trent. I'm just a kid from the sticks who ended up in LA chasing dreams. I produce cartoons and do standup comedy. I've worked with Comedy Central, Showtime, and Kevin Hart's LO...

Send us Fan Mail At 18, Carmen packed 5 bags and took the train to London. She didn’t know anyone, just that she had a dream and she knew she was never going back home. All these years later she is a published author, as well as a television and film writer. Her and a friend are now embarking on opening their own production company. It’s a pretty interesting and brave journey. Want to read one of...

Send us Fan Mail Sharon tells us about how she was in a situation she knew she needed to get out of, but wasn’t certain how she could. She talked about what finally gave her the push to make the changes and what she does now to help others.  ****** Having spent years in ugly, violent, unhappy relationships - both intimate and friends - I came to eventually understand that I was the one carrying th...

Send us Fan Mail Brian and I discuss his latest release, Dream Big . We also discuss how he sold his company, that he was CEO for 30 years, and opened a recording studio called Mountain Charlie. ******* Brian Lawley ( @brianlawleymusic ) writes fun, meaningful songs that make a difference. In 2019 he sold his company and cashed out of Silicon Valley and a 30-year career as a CEO and Author to purs...

Send us Fan Mail Tricia shares her heartbreaking story of the first time she was pregnant. The doctor told her there was a problem with her daughter and she wouldn’t be able to survive in the outside world. The doctor suggested she terminate the pregnancy, but she persisted and carried her daughter to term. She knew each day that her baby girl was in this world was a gift and she truly appreciated...

Send us Fan Mail When Alan was only 2 years old, he lost his father to a fatal car accident at the age of 28. At 26 Alan had a wake-up call in the form of a car accident that could’ve been fatal. That one moment made him look at his life, and he decided he needed to make some drastic changes. ****** Alan Lazaroswas involved in a car accident at 26. His father passed away in a car accident at 28, a...

Send us Fan Mail Mike knew he needed to make a change. While he had connections and was working on his movies, something felt off and he decided to follow his wanderlust and move south. He talks about his movies, his move, and his love of wrestling. ******* I have won 41 awards in film Direction, TV production, Screenwriting, Acting, and play-writing and have recently released my first novel &quot...

Send us Fan Mail Millen and I discuss moving past what is keeping you down and discovering your own financial freedom. She says never compromise your core values. ***** I'm an International Holistic Financial Independence mentor, bestselling author, investor, and entrepreneur. Graduate of the acclaimed Wharton Business School, holder of a Master’s Degree in Physics, certified NLP practitioner...

Send us Fan Mail Cordell and I discuss how important dreams are to helping us work through daily life. While we may not always remember our dreams we all do it. It was an interesting conversation about sleep and dreaming. We actually dig into a little about what dreams mean and how to interpret them. ***** Cordell has been practicing Dream Work for over 20 years under a multitude of teachers, and...

Send us Fan Mail Don and Dina are the founders of the Dina Preston band and have a book out, titled 31 Cents to 43 Countries: Hardcore Tips to Increasing Profits . They started their performing journey as street musicians and met. They had only 31 cents in their pockets collectively and have successfully performed in 43 countries and 26 global tours without management or a record deal. Listen to w...

Send us Fan Mail Author of MATING IN CAPTIVITY , a memoir about her five years, post-Harvard, in a neo-hippie cult with a radical take on sex and relationships. We dive into her experience and what made her join and how she got out of the cult. ***** Helen Zuman is a tree-hugging dirt worshipper devoted to turning waste into food and the stinky guck of experience into fertile, fragrant prose; she...

Send us Fan Mail Originally from Zimbabwe, Bongai has witnessed the “girl child” being sold into marriage at a very young age (some as young as 10) to men in their 60s and 70s. End Child Marriages focuses on education in African countries so that girls are not forced into marriage. Education equips them with the tools necessary for success.  **** Today, Bongai runs her charity from her Philadelphi...

Send us Fan Mail Friend of the show Psychic Medium, Crystal Healer, Paranormal Expert, Sarah Martucci is back to discuss Sasquatch and Aliens and otherworldly topics. As always we had some laughs and pondered some of life's mysteries. ***** From Sarah's Site: From a very young age, I have been blessed with the gift and ability to help people from all walks of life find clarity and peace....

Send us Fan Mail Shanna and I sat down to discuss how she is related to the author of Dracula, Bram Stoker as well as her business The Ghoulish Garb, however, our conversation took a more serious turn as we discussed her crippling health issues both physical and mental. It's a very frank and honest conversation.  ******* I’ve always been a creative person, from my vocal performance and musica...

Send us Fan Mail CerVon and I discuss his collaboration with John Oates from Hall and Oates on his latest release DND . We also explore his downward spiral after he ended a relationship that left him gutted but inspired. ****** CerVon Campbell is an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep venting lyrics. CerVon is not only a singer/ rapper, but also credited as a scr...

Send us Fan Mail Naomi and I discuss her Mental Health journey as well as her new book, ‘A Very Long Way’. Naomi was frank and honest about her struggles in this very candid conversation. ****** Naomi Fryers is an Independent Australia intern and freelance writer based in Melbourne. She has written for a number of celebrated Australian and U.S.-based publications including the Huffington Post and...

Send us Fan Mail Margaret and I set down and discuss her life as the perfect wife and how she thought that was the only role she could have. One day, something changed, and it was a blessing that her husband supported her by taking her power back. It is a story that we can all learn something from. ***** Margaret Davis Ghielmetti is a writer, storyteller, solo performance artist, and photographer....

Send us Fan Mail Joe and I discuss the up and downs he has experienced in his musical journey. His journey starts in Michigan, takes us to Atlanta and back to Michigan before finding a whole new life in Brazil. **** After graduating from Full Sail University in 2019 with a BS in Audio Production I began working as a producer and engineer in Atlanta, GA. Some of the talents I've worked with ar...

Send us Fan Mail Peter and I discuss how he moved from England to Zimbabwe and ended up in Canada. It is a story that has him leaving almost everything behind as the only other choice he had was to run or go to jail where he was certain he’d have died. ****** Peter Wright spent most of his life in Southern Africa. His corporate career included marketing management in large and small companies. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail John’s wife transferred to Hawaii in the middle of the pandemic. This would be a life-changing event for not only him but his two school-age children. He gave up his job as a wound care nurse and moved the family from Virginia to Hawaii. Because of the pandemic, he became a stay-at-home dad and teacher, while working on his own education. In the middle of this, he was presented wi...

Send us Fan Mail MAZEMENT from Real East Duo and I discuss his ATV accident he had a kid that left him in a coma for threes days. Also how he had the opportunity to go out to LA to pursue his musical dream but something had his make a different choice.  We also talk about his record label Rise Up Entertainment, mumble rap, social media and much more. ***** Real East Duo is a Hip Hop duo comprising...

Send us Fan Mail Gary and I discuss what it was like to be on the Australian Prime Ministers Protection Team and the fact he spent 18 years with the Australian Federal Police. However, it wasn’t all glory. Gary silently struggled with a major depressive disorder and gambling addiction that cost him almost $2 million, his career, his reputation, and had him very close to taking my own life. **** Fr...

Send us Fan Mail Merchant and I discuss his latest single Lose Somebody and the inspiration behind it. We talk about his collaboration with Duran Duran’s John Taylor, Dead Days & Gatorade , and Don’t Feel Like Dancing .   We also discuss his Better To Moment and the risk he took to follow his musical dream. ***** LOS ANGELES - Arriving September 29th, ’Lose Somebody’ is the third single from M...