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Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Jewell Nicole about her life as a gamer and the transformation of video games. Who is Jewell Nicole? Jewell has been an avid simmer for the last fifteen years. She's played every sim game in The Sims franchise and has a wealth of knowledge for this passion. But she's also your average girl with a simple life and a passion for fashion. You ca...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Dr. Ashley Funk about the best ways to deal with (and reduce) those unpleasant behaviors in children. Who is Dr. Ashley Funk? Dr. Funk is the Owner & Founder of Paradise Psychology, PLLC. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and helping caregivers manage unwanted behaviors displayed by their children. Dr. Funk...

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest Difernt Caldwell as they explore the history, significance, and future implications of Juneteenth. Juneteenth holds a special place in American history as it commemorates the moment when enslaved people in Texas first learned of their freedom in 1865. Recently, this important day...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with guest Shane Thrapp about relationships, including ethical non-monogamy. Who is Shane Thrapp? Shane Thrapp is a Certified Life Coach specializing in ADHD, focusing on Life, Relationships, and Career Development. He works to help people build personalized ADHD Systems and understand their ADHD. Shane has also served on the boa...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Danielle Meadows-Stinnett about podcasts - what are they, how they work, and the ways they influence our media. Who is Danielle Meadows-Stinnett? Danielle is the owner of Octane Design Studios, a 13 year old branding and identity firm based in the heart of the Bluegrass. Danielle is a podcaster, wife, recently certified chat GTP prompt engin...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Lincoln S. Kokaram about P.A.S.S.I.O.N. - how to find it and how to use it in your personal and professional lives. (You're not confused - P.A.S.S.I.O.N. is a backronym!) Who is Lincoln Kokaram? A gifted trainer and public speaker born to teach and empower others, this will be your assessment of Lincoln Steve Kokaram after spending just a fe...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Shane Thrapp about the do's and don'ts of relationships. Who is Shane Thrapp? Shane Thrapp is a Certified Life Coach specializing in ADHD, focusing on Life, Relationships, and Career Development. He works to help people build personalized ADHD Systems and understand their ADHD. Shane has also served on the board of the Inattentive...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Vikram Rajan about podcasts - what are they, why are they so popular, and how to (maybe) get rich from them. Who is Vikram Rajan? Vikram Rajan has presented to every significant Greater New York City bar association. His marketing column premiered in the AICPA’s CPA Insider publication in Fall 2009 and became the most popular column in July...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow further continues the conversation with guest Livia Pewtress about the use of essentials oils as natural medicine for common illnesses. Learn More & Claim your 3 GIFTS from Livia: https://gifts.learnlivefly.com/eo Who is Livia Pewtress? Livia Pewtress loves people, their stories, and their soul connections. Her purpose is to inspire others to believe m...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Shane Boyd about overcoming his obstacles, leading by example, and improving his mindset. Who is Shane Boyd? Shane Boyd is a marketing and mindset coach who believes you must have a great mindset to have a great business. A great mindset + a great marketing system = more money and more freedom for you. He helps entrepreneurs overcome the spe...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks guest Simon Arnold about his strategies for managing his symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (aka ADHD). Who is Simon Arnold? Simon Arnold is the author of the book “The Thirteen-Hour Life Coach, “which details success strategies for adults with ADHD. Between 5 - 8 % of the general population have ADHD, but it is thought that undiagn...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Shane Thrapp about positive servant-based leadership and the ways to achieve it. Who is Shane Thrapp? Shane Thrapp is a Certified Life Coach specializing in ADHD, focusing on Life, Relationships, and Career Development. He works to help people build personalized ADHD Systems and understand their ADHD. Shane has also served on the b...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with returning guest Carrie Meyers about teacher trauma and the blocks to self-care. Who is Carrie Meyers? Carrie (she/her) spent over thirteen years dazzling unimpressed middle and high school students with her mastery of the French language. After burning out, she started Empowering educators to engage In whimsical present-mome...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Shane Thrapp about education reform in our schools. Who is Shane Thrapp? Shane Thrapp is a Certified Life Coach specializing in ADHD, focusing on Life, Relationships, and Career Development. He works to help people build personalized ADHD Systems and understand their ADHD. Shane has also served on the board of the Inattentive ADHD...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow chats it up with Ann Mitchell about her reasons for entering the tutoring industry, the tools that helped her thrive in it, and the lessons she learned from it. Who is Ann Mitchell? Ann Mitchell has lived with her family in Castle Rock, Colorado, since 2006, after spending seven years at Misawa Air Base in Japan. She is married to a retired US Air Force me...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow chats it up with returning guest Jan Sixt about the best tax deductions and accounting tips for tutors. Who is Jan Sixt? Jan Sixt, founder of JSTutor.com, offers over 1200 educational videos covering many subjects for preschool through 12th grade. With over 45 years of teaching experience, Jan helps parents teach foundational concepts effectively and provi...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Shane Thrapp about the impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on his academic, social, and professional lives. Who is Shane Thrapp? Shane Thrapp is a Certified Life Coach specializing in ADHD, focusing on Life, Relationships, and Career Development. He works to help people build personalized ADHD Systems and understand their ADHD...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Dr. Ashley Funk about anxiety disorder: what it is, what does it look like, and how to treat it. Who is Dr. Ashley Funk? Dr. Funk is the Owner & Founder of Paradise Psychology, PLLC. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and helping caregivers manage unwanted behaviors displayed by their children. Dr. Funk also works with...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with guest Livia Pewtress about the use of essentials oils as natural medicine for common illnesses. Learn More & Claim your 3 GIFTS from Livia: https://gifts.learnlivefly.com/eo Who is Livia Pewtress? Livia Pewtress loves people, their stories, and their soul connections. Her purpose is to inspire others to believe more full...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sandi Masori about raising a neurodivergent child in today's climate. Who is Sandi Masori? Sandi Masori, a seasoned Book Strategist, has helped over 200 professionals become best-selling authors since 2012. Before transitioning to this role, she was a first-grade teacher in Los Angeles, where she developed a passion for breaking do...

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Claudia Wojtowicz about parenting using positive reinforcement, consequences, and open dialogue. Who is Claudia Wojtowicz? Claudia Wojtowicz is a proud mother of two amazing young men, Jacob and Joshua, and her dog Chewy. She relocated to Charleston, SC, from Port Washington, Long Island, about one year ago. On top...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Carrie Meyers about teacher trauma and the blocks to self-care. Who is Carrie Meyers? Carrie (she/her) spent over thirteen years dazzling unimpressed middle and high school students with her mastery of the French language. After burning out, she started Empowering educators to engage In whimsical present-moment practices to get peo...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Amanda Elise Love about nutrition tips for people who are looking for gluten-free, egg-free, daily-free, and soy-free options.  Who is Amanda Elise Love? Amanda Elise Love holds a Registered Holistic Nutritionist diploma and certifications in gut health, culinary nutrition, and more. Her coaching focuses on helping those with fibro...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Harvey Laguerre about his processing of his parents' divorce, his outlook on relationships and marriage, and the outcome of his family dynamics today. Who is Harvey Laguerre? Harvey Laguerre is a 47-year-old stay-at-home dad of 4. The emergence of COVID-19 led to the creation of a relationship podcast, Love is Black, with his wife....

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with guest Jan Sixt, an experienced private tutor with over 45 years in the field. Jan's journey into tutoring began after her husband’s military postings disrupted her classroom teaching career. Since then, she has guided students from preschool through college across a wide range of subjects. Initially focused on in-person tuto...