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"Life is not always about holding good cards, but, sometimes playing a poor hand well" - Jack London There's a saying that it's not about the hand you're dealt, it's how you play your cards. In our next episode, Dr. Pat and I sit down with Rich Parsons to discuss his upcoming book entitled Your Deck of Success and how he collaborated with some of the most interesting indi...

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There's a saying that it's not about the hand you're dealt, it's how you play your cards. In our next episode, Dr. Pat and I sit down with Rich Parsons to discuss his upcoming book entitled Your Deck of Success and how he collaborated with some of the most interesting authors to share their viewpoints, experiences, and life stories on playing the cards you've been dealt to help...

Have you ever played poker? If you have, then you know that a pair of Aces at the right time, sitting in the right position, is a very difficult pair to beat, and gives the player an Aces Edge. Even if you are not a poker player, we can all use Aces Edge in our personal and professional lives. In the upcoming episodes of Folkes Unfettered show, we discuss the importance of having an "Aces Edge" in...

After a brief respite, we are back in the swing of things with modifications, updates, and information on refinements we are making on our youtube and podcast channels to improve the information, tools, and resources that you can use to improve yourself and those around you. We welcome our co-Host Dr. Pat Boullogne, a high-performance expert to the show, and boy, do we have surprises in store for...

In this episode, D. Pat Boulogne shares her decades of experience as an Executive coach, functional medicine & mental health strategist that has helped hundreds of Senior Executives, Athletes, and Entrepreneurs with focusing on mastering their health to attain the highest performance levels possible. Dr. Pat is an International bestselling author & motivational speaker that left retirement...

In this episode, I take the issue outside to meditate and ponder on a recent request to critique a potential article regarding the false black dilemma. Here I recite the statistics and information presented to me, read my response on the matter, and share with you the audience why we must go beyond data to address what continues to happen to black people every day in America. After Black Americans...

Episode Title: The Fourth of July Synopsis: It's the Fourth of July, and as you are gearing up for a big celebration. Some of you are traveling to visit your friends and family to spend time enjoying a barbecue, games, and fireworks. But given the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court of the United States, There's a storm brewing in America, and we the people must have to find a way t...

Have you ever felt anxiety, stress, or depression after viewing a friend, family member, or colleague's social media post about an exotic vacation they're taking, a job promotion they received, an award they've won, or perhaps, they bought a new house or car? if you have, then this is the episode for you, as we discuss the positive and negative effects technology can have on our mental...

Today's topic gives examples and techniques on identifying and dealing with Intellectual leeches or what I like to call emotional vampires in business. If you have ever dealt with people who simply pick your brain, or seek to take advantage of your skills and expertise without any intent of compensating you for your advice, or knowledge, then you may be a victim of an intellectual leech. As yo...

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A brief THANK YOU to all the father's out there, who are doing the best they can every day to positively influence the lives of their children. They may not always get it right, but, they are staying in the fight to graduate from father to Dad.

From author Bill Yuhasz - Is there more to this Christian life than just existing? Trying to be good, fighting to say no to sin, and keeping on the right track? More Than You is a power-packed read of insight and encouragement to the heart of a Christ follower to help you discover who God created you to become. A guide to reveal the desires, dreams, and true adventures God placed within you. It sh...

We will have as our guest Bill Yuhasz, founder of Known Legacy Ministries, and co-host of the Known Legacy Podcast, sharing the mic with Travis Hartjen. We'll be discussing Bill's book entitled "More than You" which you can purchase at www.morethanyoubook.com. I anticipate this to be a thoughtful, fun-filled episode that you do not want to miss.

The use of the word "folk(e)s" also makes the name inclusive and welcoming to a wide audience, and just happens to be a play on my often misspelled last name. If you want to listen to a show that conveys a sense of freedom and exploration, where you can discuss your thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment, a podcast where people from all ages, races, and cultures are encouraged to ex...

Welcome to the Folk(e)s Unfettered Show. Today, we remember the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and died in combat. We honor their sacrifice and pay tribute to their service. A History of Memorial Day Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. It is observed on the last...

We discuss the recent bill signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that states Florida Colleges and universities will not teach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Which the Governor went so far as to say was Discrimination, Exclusion, and Indoctrination. What in the world are we becoming as a nation? How long will we remain polarized, angry, and unwilling to embrace a conversation, at least,...

I am a guest on The Blue Dog Whisperer podcast discussing our current political status, my life before, during, and post-apprentice, what I think of Trump, and which democratic nominee I believe has the ability to take him on in 2024. This isn't an interview you expect. Check out The Blue Dog Whisperer POdcast streaming on Spotify. Then, Check out The Folk(e)s family of shows, The Folk(e)s Unf...

Mass Shootings in America Since April 30th, 2023 We usually attempt to focus more on people, and those internal issues that lead to the state of our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. However, this week has been one of loss due to mass shootings, and we will address this matter as it seems to be an epidemic that is taking over the lives of all of us. I really hope this is not the state of...

In this episode, we introduce the COO of Elevare Technologies, Chad Tongco. This begins an ongoing conversation surrounding empowering, informing, and encouraging you to participate in the changes in technology beginning with understanding the Metaverse, and how you can seize opportunities presented in this emerging space. We hope you will join us every Tuesday as we discuss technology, how it is...

I recorded this episode as a requiem for my mother, Ruth. I take a moment to reflect on my mother and our relationship on the day of her birth 04/19/1943. It has been three years since she passed away suddenly and I wanted to record my thoughts on how she affected my life and still influences me today. We all lose someone close to us at some point in our lives, and it is my sincere hope that you e...

Make sure to catch our youtube channel for the video portion of this episode, as we take moment to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of a life that demands so much of our time and attention. If you're like me, at every turn there's a bell, or ding representing a text message, social media notification, or email that screams OPEN ME NOW! Ever reminisce or wonder what you d feel if you j...

As we conclude the final chapter of our trilogy on faith, Rod Myers summarizes the key take-a-ways from the prior two episodes, and draws toward a conclusion encouraging you to consider your faith, why you believe what you believe, and to address those areas within your faith that do not make sense. Brother Myers suggests that you find someone you trust to partner with you in exploring the tenets...

Guest Host Rod Myers continues his conversation on the framework of Faith, and if you tuned in to the last episode, he laid the first pillar of faith for us all to consider. Rod's discussion on such a sensitive topic is a masterclass on how to objectively, openly, and empathetically have a healthy discourse on hot topics. Rod takes us to step by step on how to consider what we consider faith,...

We begin our first-ever three-part series on faith with Retired Minister & Evangelist Rod Myers of Sarasota, Florida. Rod steps in as guest host for the next three weeks with an informative, enlightening, and engaging conversation about the foundation of faith, which is an open, honest, and educational reflection on something we all have...faith! Yes, even those who claim they believe in nothi...