Good Life Conversations with Dean Wilson

Heather is a massage therapist with a knack for invention. She is also the founder of Palliative Puffs, a way of connecting with individuals who are faced with a life-threatening illness, providing them with a personalized stuffed animal. Each and every puffs are hand made by loving volunteers. What a selfless organization full of care for others! To learn more about their amazing story, check out...

John Johnson is a businessman, family man, and philanthropist. He has held numerous executive positions and learned invaluable management lessons. He has written two books, The 60 Minute Strategic Plan and Love as a Management Practice . You won't want to miss this amazing interview!

Dr. Mark Goulston is the world's leading healthy conflict coach with 40 years as a clinical psychiatrist. He is passionate about suicide prevention and works with individuals to understand the core of their angst. Dr. Goulston was also a police and FBI negotiation trainer! What an interesting interview! Check out our website or YouTube page to watch the full video interview!

Tom is a professional comedian, illusionist, motivational speaker, founder of One Goal Productions. He is one the most requested motivational entertainers in the nation. You will be on the edge of your seat with his amazing interview!  Check out our website or YouTube page to see the full video interview!

Dr. Deborah Smilovitz specializes in neuropsychology, especially in children. She has studied childhood physiology, neurology, and phycology and how the three interact. Dr. Smilovitz is a wealth of information! Listen in on this unique interview! Visit our website or YouTube page for the full video interview!

Kelly was in school for occupational therapy when she and one of her classmates wanted to solve the problem of beach access for adaptive surfers. Out of their brainstorming came Access Trax, a revolutionary way that allows everyone to access the beach, no matter their abilities. Listen to this amazing entrepreneur as she describes how she uses her talents to improve the lives of others! Check out...

Jon is an attorney who specializes in aviation law. While you may think aviation doesn't apply to you, Jon has some amazing life lessons we can all learn from which he teaches through aviation problems, cases, and crashes. Listen in to a truly one of a kind interview! To watch the full video interview, visit our website or YouTube page.

Emmanuel grew up in France, loving movies and filmmaking from an early age. Now, he travels the world making documentaries and telling stories, connecting people from across the globe. To watch the full video episode, visit our website or YouTube page!

Erik is the Executive Director at TVSB, a local non-profit here in Santa Barbara that pursues empowering people to make media that matters. He was also the El Presidente of the 2020 Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, a huge celebration of the Spanish and Mexican heritage of Santa Barbara.  Check out our website or YouTube page to see the full video interview!

Ian and his wife, Brittany founded the company Parker Clay with the mission to change the way leather goods are sold. With every purse, tote, wallet, and gym bag sold, Parker Clay gives back to the communities of Ethiopian women who make each product. They hire at-risk women, pay living wages and benefits, and provide skills training, career advancement, and financial literacy opportunities to all...

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSd and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around t...

Rachel didn't have a wedding video, a decision she immediately regretted. While she didn't have one, she's not about to let another bride make the same mistake! Rachel is founder of Love Stories TV, a place that brings together wedding inspiration and high-quality, emotionally moving videos so your wedding is just as memorable every time you watch the wedding video! Check out the full video episod...

Paul & Brad are two peas in a pod. If you just listened to them, you might think they were related. Paul & Brad are the leaders of Kappa Studios, a studio in the heart of LA that specializes in high-quality, family-friendly films and TV shows. Among their projects are The Chosen, God's Not Dead, and Run the Race . They are an amazing group of some of the most talented post-production indiv...

Daniel Walker is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers & Merchants Bank. In this interview, Mr. Walker talks about the 4th generation bank, giving back, and a spirit of generosity. The bank is an example of an enterprise which cares for it’s employees in meaningful ways. This care has resulted in an amazing number of long-tenured employees and a culture of loyalty. This is an ins...

Jackie Carrera is the President and CEO of one of Santa Barbara's largest community non-profits. The Santa Barbara Foundation helps connect the right people and resources to the appropriate non-profits in Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities as well as steward the immense amount of data our non-profits collect, creating better reports to inform decision making. An incredibly important job...

Danielle Anderson has been challenged by Muscular Dystrophy for most of her life. She is an example of someone who has moved beyond her challenges to make a difference in the lives of others. She is a woman of strength and incredible abilities. Don’t miss this interview!

Ryan O'Quinn is from a small town in Virginia but moved to L.A. after graduating college. Since then, he has had a wild ride in the film business being on shows from JAG and Third Rock from the Sun to Beverly Hills 90210 and Alias. He now is the president of Damascus Road Productions, producing powerful and moving movies and documentaries. An amazing interview, you don't want to miss out!

Jennifer and Marty love music, especially Marty. What began in New York City with dreams of being on Broadway, has landed Marty composing beautiful music and setting scripture to music! Marty's music is moving giving anyone who listen's to it, a sense of God's presence! Such an amazing story. 

Bendi is an incredible professor and author who thrives helping others see the wonders of God in every part of life. Bendi is the author of a new book Eyes to See , a spiritual memoir encouraging us to look closely for God's presence in the big and little moments we experience everyday. Listen in on an amazing woman with a heart for others! To find out more about her book, click here !

Joni Eareckson Tada is a woman filled with joy and the ability to lift you up. Joni suffered a tragic accident when she was young that left most of her body paralyzed. Though she struggled with anger over her circumstances, she came through the otherwise singing songs of praise and love to God. Joni now serves others with similar disabilities through her amazing nonprofit, Joni & Friends ! Lis...

Bob Kotowski is an excellent golfer, so good in fact that he spends his time giving back to the next generation. Bob in particular works with The Blind & Disabled Golf Program at the Zaca Creek Golf Course in Santa Ynez Valley, a joint venture between the PGA, the Santa Maria Lions Club, and a few other professionals. Bob helps give the beautiful gift of golf to every player no matter their sk...

Chloe Howard is an amazing individual and author of Stand Beautiful, a story of overcoming doubt and the opinions of others to become the hero in each of us. You can't miss this encouraging message of loving yourself no matter who you are! 

James grew up in Maryland and moved to California just after college. He has been always invested in his community and it’s growth. In the summer of 2016, James launched Coffee with a Black Man, where he hosts interactive community conversations about a variety of issues from the perspective of a black man. Simply put: Coffee. Connection. Conversation. Amazing interview!

Mary Hudson runs Arise Conferences and helps women find their potential in God. Mary specifically has a heart for women coming out of domestic violence and abuse situations and helps these women become victors! What an amazing woman! To learn more about Mary's ministry, visit their website !

Chris, 21, became the first person with Down syndrome to finish the IRONMAN race in November of 2020, offering lessons in perseverance and hope. Amazing athlete, even more amazing person!