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Send us Fan Mail Fourteen-year-old Ryleigh proves that age is just a number when it comes to entrepreneurship and overcoming health challenges. Diagnosed with celiac disease at nearly five years old, Ryleigh transformed her dietary restriction into opportunity by founding her own gluten-free bakery business when she couldn't find satisfying options in the marketplace. The young baker takes us...

Send us Fan Mail What power could a single word hold in your life? Imagine glancing down at your wrist during a difficult moment and finding exactly the reminder you need to stay centered. That's the transformative concept behind Tonya Tillman's handcrafted "intentional reminders" – personalized jewelry featuring meaningful words that serve as daily touchstones. Tonya shares ho...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Victoria Balke, a Farm Bureau insurance agent who's redefining what it means to protect families and their assets. Unlike the stereotypical insurance professional you might imagine, Victoria brings youth, authenticity, and a genuine passion for building relationships to an industry that often feels impersonal and intimidating. Originally from Washington State, Victoria f...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to transform America's health? According to wellness humanitarian Niccqueta Varmall, it requires moving away from individualism toward collective action focused on natural healing traditions. Drawing from her Creole heritage, Niccqueta shares how watching her mother prepare healing teas and remedies for neighbors shaped her understanding of wellness as commu...

Send us Fan Mail Dreams can materialize faster than you imagine when you combine determination with clear vision. Shonda's remarkable journey proves this as she shares how she transformed her life by leaving a 25-year career in medicine to pursue an opportunity in hospitality. What began as a practical decision for a single mother needing steady income quickly evolved into something much more...

Send us Fan Mail Creativity often springs from the most practical places. For Cristalyn, it was her self-described "cheapness" – or as she later amends, frugality – that launched her crafting journey. "If I see something and I like it and I see the price and I don't agree with it, I learned to make it myself," she explains with refreshing candor in this enlightening conver...

Send us Fan Mail "Music is the glue that brings everybody together," says KC, whose remarkable journey into musicianship begins with a drum set placed squarely in her family's living room. From that unconventional start emerged a passionate musician whose mother's simple teaching method—"That's your foot, that's your foot"—would become KC's own approach...

Send us Fan Mail Dyslexia doesn't typically feature in Olympic success stories, but for Kendrick J. Ferris, it became a profound teacher. The three-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016) reveals how he discovered his unique reading method—starting from the bottom of paragraphs and working backwards—which transformed his relationship with literacy. This unconventional approach mirrors Ferris' l...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a brush with death ignites creative purpose? Today's guest—known only as "The Grand Writer"—never shows his face but pours his soul into every page he writes. After a severe battle with COVID-19 in 2020, he embraced a powerful truth: we get just one life on this planet, so why not live it fully? The transformation propelled him from keeping his hig...

Send us Fan Mail The voice on the other end of the microphone is warm but determined. "I'm able to bring everybody together with no violence," says Satonia Small Davis, and the pride in her voice is unmistakable. After 25 years of community work, particularly in the Cedar Grove neighborhood where she was born and raised, Davis has accomplished something remarkable. Known affectionat...

Send us Fan Mail Food has a way of speaking directly to our souls, and few understand this language better than William "Will B" Broussard. In this heartwarming conversation, Will takes us on a journey through his culinary philosophy that transforms meals into community-building experiences. Growing up watching his grandmother prepare soul-stirring church meals that welcomed everyone to...

Send us Fan Mail What drives true entrepreneurs to push beyond comfort zones and build something extraordinary? Rachel and Mark Squire reveal the raw, unfiltered truth about their journey creating a thriving community space despite overwhelming odds.  Starting with just $30 in their account and bills looming, the Squires walked away from stable employment to pursue a vision they couldn't full...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the unexpected side of Copeland's as Caitynn Traylor, Catering Banquet Sales Manager, reveals how this Louisiana institution is transforming the local event scene with their newly acquired caterer liquor license. "We catered Thanksgiving for Amazon last year and it was over 2,000 people," Caitlynn shares, highlighting the impressive scale of operations this...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you're standing in your own way? Like there's something you're meant to do, but fear keeps holding you back? This soul-stirring conversation with Tookie from Haughton, Louisiana will have you questioning what dreams you might be postponing. Tookie opens up about her lifelong connection to music and the paralyzing self-doubt that kept her from sharing...

Send us Fan Mail The road from setback to success isn't always a straight line. JCorey Williams journey proves that sometimes the most winding paths lead to the most extraordinary destinations. During our vibrant Vegan Cookout episode, JCorey opens up about losing his band scholarship after failing graduation exams – a crushing blow that temporarily derailed his dreams. His candid revelation...

Send us Fan Mail What if the food on your plate was the key to your spiritual connection? Phoenix Starr, an 11-year vegetarian with a remarkable spiritual journey dating back to her childhood, reveals the profound link between what we eat and how we connect with the divine. Phoenix captivates us with her simple yet revolutionary philosophy: "Everything you do is spiritual, including what you...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a dormant talent is awakened by a simple dare? Poet Awil takes us on her journey of rediscovery after five years away from writing poetry, sharing the pivotal moment when her sister challenged her to perform at Words Over Latte as a birthday gift. The conversation reveals Awil's unique approach to creating and performing poetry. She discusses her preference...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when someone transforms their darkest struggles into art that heals not just themselves, but others? Josh, a recovering addict and gifted poet, takes us on a profound journey through addiction, mental health challenges, and ultimately, the power of human connection. Speaking with raw honesty, Josh shares how he defied the devastating statistics—only 2% of people recov...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how a simple kitchen table became the birthplace of a transformative podcast? Kim reveals the extraordinary 20-year journey that led to Eat Podcast, a platform created for authentic voices and genuine transformation. Twenty years before launching her podcast, Kim discovered her gift for creating spaces where people felt safe to be vulnerable. "They were still exci...

Send us Fan Mail Discovering ancient wisdom in modern times isn't just about nostalgia—it's about reclaiming practical health knowledge that's rapidly disappearing from our digitally dominated world. Meet Gina Raynow, a passionate advocate whose ministry, Instruments of Health, is built on the powerful principle: "freely we receive, so freely we give." What sets Gina apart...

Send us Fan Mail The transformative power of creativity takes center stage as Freddie Wilson Jr. shares his remarkable journey founding Enter Peace Clothing. From the vibrant atmosphere of a local vegan festival, Freddie reveals how art became both his passion and pathway to healing. "Don't ever say what you can't do because you won't know until you try," Freddie advises w...

Send us Fan Mail Youth, vision, and entrepreneurship collide in this inspiring conversation with Dylan Squire, the 18-year-old owner of The Squire After Dark. Recorded on location during a Vegan Community Cookout, this episode captures the remarkable story of how a family transformed a conventional office space into a vibrant community gathering place. Dylan shares the origin story of The Squire,...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about how plant-based foods can transform your health and well-being? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Linda Montgomery, a culinary nutritionist and the visionary behind Teal Garden Nutrition. Linda takes us on her personal journey from traditional dietetics to a passionate advocate for a 100% plant-based lifestyle. Learn about her unique experiences with variou...

Send us Fan Mail What if understanding your financial health could transform your life? This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge to conquer debt, maximize your savings, and plan for a secure retirement. We sit down with the remarkable Brandy Norman Garner, a dynamic professional who has seamlessly woven her expertise in nursing and finance to empower families in her community. With 16...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to transform your passion into a successful business? Join us as we chat with Ms. Nika, the dynamic owner of a women's clothing boutique, who took her love for online shopping and turned it into a booming enterprise. From trendy fedoras to stylish rompers, Ms. Nika’s boutique offers a range of fashionable options in sizes small to 3X. Tune in to hear her inspirational j...