Fishbowl Roulette

In this candid and hilarious episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra sits down with Kala for an unfiltered conversation about marriage, family wounds, forgiveness, and what it really takes to build a lasting relationship. Kala shares the honest stories behind more than two decades of marriage, including navigating childhood baggage, disagreements, aging parents, heartbreak, and the everyday chaos of...

What happens when you choose growth over grudges? On this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra sits down with Brooke Venable, owner of Relish Sandwich Shop in Cape Girardeau, for an honest conversation about forgiveness, family, entrepreneurship, and starting over. Brooke shares how she navigated divorce, painful relationship experiences, and the challenges of creating a healthy co-parenting relat...

What can ghost stories teach us about history, resilience, and the identity of a community? On this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra talks with historian, community leader, and paranormal enthusiast Christy Mershon about Cape Girardeau’s haunted legends and the surprising role storytelling plays in preserving local culture. Christy shares how ghost tours helped support historic sites during di...

In this inspiring episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra sits down with coach, chaplain, speaker, and author Roger Lipe to explore what it really means to live a meaningful life. From his roots in Southern Illinois to training sports chaplains around the world, Roger shares how faith, purpose, and a willingness to follow God's calling shaped his remarkable journey. Together, they discuss the importa...

How does a kid from a small Missouri farm end up helping preserve some of Broadway’s most iconic theaters? In this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra sits down with Bill Register, Vice President of Operations for Niederlander Theaters, to discuss his incredible journey from rural Missouri to the heart of Times Square. Bill shares how a childhood love of theater, a passion for history inspired by...

In this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Brandi Holder opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, burnout, and learning how to lead yourself before leading others. Through personal stories of grief, resilience, and rediscovery, Brandi shares how helping her husband during his final days completely transformed her outlook on life, business, and success. Together, we dive into why so many entrep...

In this behind the scenes episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra and her guest Kaylee ditch the script to tackle the "just enough" mindset. Moving from the illusions of social media to the raw reality of self-worth, they explore why we play small and how to finally start claiming our space—loudly and unapologetically.  

Ten episodes in. Which honestly feels kind of wild. In this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, I talk about what I’ve learned from creating something before feeling fully ready — the awkwardness, the doubt, the momentum, and why starting messy may actually be the point. Then we pull a question from the fishbowl: “How do you and your partner stay emotionally connected?” My answer? Intentional time. Choo...

From launching a food truck out of an old FedEx truck to building restaurants, live music venues, and unforgettable experiences in Southeast Missouri, Carisa Stark joins Sandra Koenig for a wildly honest episode of Fishbowl Roulette. What starts as a conversation about hospitality and hometown roots quickly turns into a deeper discussion about leadership, vulnerability, growing up in the Midwest,...

In this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, host Sandra Koenig sits down with community leader and music hero, Jeff Rawson, for a lively and, as always, unscripted conversation pulled straight from the bowl. From the power of live music and raising kids with intention, to deep dives into modern feminism, hard work, and what success really means—nothing is off limits. Jeff shares the story behind creatin...

Join Patrick Koetting, a multifaceted entrepreneur and mental health advocate, as he shares raw and humorous stories about life's ups and downs. Discover how Pat uses vulnerability and humor to tackle mental health challenges, break societal taboos around sex and wellness, and fuel his diverse career. This episode offers candid insights into resilience, self-acceptance, and the power of authentici...

What starts as a lighthearted, no-prep conversation quickly turns into something much deeper. In this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, local entertainer and creative force Joy Brooker joins the mic to share her unconventional journey—from singing telegrams and America's Got Talent moments to building a life fully rooted in creativity and self-expression. But as the questions unfold, so do powerful co...

In this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra sits down with Shelby for a raw, unfiltered conversation pulled straight from the bowl—and real life. From navigating an unconventional co-parenting dynamic to the emotional reality of working in the service industry, Shelby opens up about choosing what works over what’s expected. The conversation dives into modern relationships, political divides, tipp...

Fishbowl Roulette is all about real, in-the-moment conversations—and this episode delivers. Sandra is joined by Dr. Seth Gerlach, who shares his journey from chronic illness to becoming a functional medicine practitioner helping others find healing. From navigating modern parenting and screen time to breaking down health myths and building better habits, this episode blends humor, honesty, and ins...

What happens when you stop playing it safe and go all in on the life you actually want? Meghan and Travis Tyson share their journey—from a chance meeting to building businesses, raising a son with autism, and redefining what success really looks like. This episode is about betting on yourself, embracing the chaos, and choosing connection over perfection. It’s real, it’s messy, and it’s exactly wha...

Jason Wray — founder of Creative Edge, author, and mental health advocate behind The Keep Going Project — joins for a real, unfiltered conversation about failure, resilience, and finding purpose in the middle of life’s toughest moments. From building a career without the traditional path to navigating setbacks, mental health, and identity, this episode dives deep into what it really means to “keep...

Episode 3 of Fishbowl Roulette drops with the one and only Chantelle Becking. From life as a mom of five girls (hint: calendars and having your own corner to retreat to is vital) to reimagining love, life after divorce, and some very real, raw financial truths—Chantelle works through the fishbowl and doesn’t hold back. What starts with laughs and light conversation quickly turns into honest reflec...

The fishbowl is officially open. In this episode of Fishbowl Roulette, Sandra welcomes her very first guest, Jeff Brune, to pull questions from the bowl and see where the conversation leads. With no script and no idea what questions will come next, the two dive into real, spontaneous discussion sparked by whatever topic surfaces.  From thoughtful reflections in the old glory days playing football...

Welcome to the very first episode of Fishbowl Roulette. Before the questions start coming out of the bowl, host Sandra takes a moment to introduce the idea behind the show and the kind of conversations you can expect around this table. Fishbowl Roulette was created as a space for real, spontaneous dialogue—where curiosity matters more than being right, and connection matters more than winning an a...