MichMash

Today I chat with Ted Gottlieb from MORE, REALTORS. We talk about real estate services for senior citizens, helping seniors stay in their homes, aging in place, making the decision to move, how to handle the "stuff" in the home, funding the move, and where you can find him! Trust In Ted - https://www.stlouisrealestatesearch.com/about/ted-gottlieb/?utm_source=trustinted.com/&utm_medium=url&utm_camp...

Today I chat with Jameel Spann, a 2020 Washington University graduate who recently had a TEDx Talk - Higher Education is a Human Right , about prison, Washington University, prison clubs, making an impression, rebuilding a life, public misconception, state classes, history, restrictions, growing up in prison, advocating, great professors, trucking business, parole, breakfast, Fear Factor, and not...

Today I chat with the one and only Mary Beth Flynn, owner of Artfully Aging , about her business, watercolor, working with seniors, watercolor group, knowing more than she imagined, designing her own program, converting to online, 2019, growing the business, systems in place, copyrights, pivoting, training videos, traveling to see art, room with all windows, kindness, and where you can find her: ...

Today I chat with the inspirational Dr. Marty K. Casey, founder, and Arts Director of Show-Me Art Academy and CEO of UnGUN Insitute, about the powerful way to heal communities through art, positive change, Happy Birthday, St. Louis, Show-Me Arts, kids from 17 different zip codes, what matters is what brings you together, a big small city, traveling, power of the voice, mental health issues, healin...

Joe Steensma, a successful scientist and entrepreneur, and I chat about TEDx, road trips, Missouri, Maine, his book, birds of St. Louis, his son, Creve Couer Park, quite as a church mouse, crows, Edgar Allen Poe, bird envy, Northern Hawk Owl, Spain, kindness, part of the same family, what we agree on, the value of people, and where you can find him!    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQXA2E9mZ7I h...

Today I chat with the one and only, Shana Jones, founder of Keep Pushing Inc. and The Grab & Go Table, about self-care, Florida, mom, wear and tear, getting people home, Keep Pushing Inc., self-sustainability, 2020, saving for a rainy day, preparing the community, Grab & Go Table, making lunches, can goods, 14 tables, 5K people, Instacart, dream partnerships, quality food, muscle, Medici, being a...

Lucinda Perry Jones is the Principal at Accelerate Change, a company that provides professional consultation services to Nonprofits in leadership, financial sustainability, and much more. If you want to learn how to accelerate change and find success, be sure to stay tuned!  [00:01 – 02:17] Opening Segment Introduction to the guest, Lucinda Perry Jones Lucinda’s background [02:18 – 16:35] Accelera...

Scott Smalling is the Founder of Relief Bed International, a non-profit that provides strategically built mattresses to impoverished areas around the world, disaster relief response, and the homeless here in North America.   [00:01 – 16:30]  Relief Bed International Introduction to the guest, Scott Smalling Scott’s background Helping people in impoverished areas The importance of sleep for your ov...

Welcome back to Mich Mash Podcast! Today we welcome another Young and inspiring individual to the show, Pranav Palaniappan. He is a 10th grader in O’Fallon, MO who is already proving his ability to lead. [00:01 – 03:11] Opening Segment Introduction to the guest Stepping out of his comfort zone Showing his qualities as a leader [03:12 – 13:36] What goes on in Pranav’s Life How COVID affected his li...

If you live in St. Louis or a Hockey Fan, you probably know our guest for this episode. She is an amazing young woman with an inspiring story. So sit back, relax, and join us as we welcome Laila Anderson to Mich Mash. [00:01 – 05:22] Catching up with Laila Anderson Introduction to the guest Catching up with Laila Hockey and School [05:23 – 16:27] Getting to know more about Laila Getting into Drama...

Dr. Marvin Berkowitz is the inaugural Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Character Education, and Co-Director of the Center for Character and Citizenship at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. [00:01 – 01:57] Center for Character and Citizenship Introduction to the guest, Marvin Berkowitz Marvin’s background [01:58 – 23:47] Center for Character and Citizenship The Center for Character and...

Jackie “JP” Phillips is a high-energy Servant Leader who creates and implements unique strategic plans to increase or maximize revenue streams for small businesses and organizations. She is also the Director, Producer, and Host of The Podcast Push.   [00:01 – 02:53] Opening Segment An insight into the episode Introduction to the Guest Effectively lead as a Servant Leader Clubhouse as her platform...

Mary Clarke is the owner of Mother Model Management. Along with her husband Jeff, they have discovered, developed, and managed top models with their unique approach that gained international media attention.  [00:01 – 15:03] Mother Model Management Introduction to the guest, Mary Clarke Mother Model Management Body positivity mindset Becoming the best version of yourself [15:04 – 28:02] Managing Y...

Happy Earth Day, friends! Today I chat with the one and only Josh Allen , owner of Companion Baking Company,  about bread, 28 years of business, 90s carb phase, Allen Foods, Whole Foods, California, growth, new adventures, wholesale, frozen products, Lucky's, the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains, reducing waste, trash efficiency, company culture, companions, Nancy, visiting grocery sto...

Welcome back to Mich Mash. Today our guest is Darrion Cockrell. He is a Physical Education teacher at Lindbergh Schools, Crestwood Elementary in St. Louis. He was selected by a committee of his peers and education partners across the state as the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year.   [00:01 – 10:39] Being Weird and Wacky with Darrion  I introduce and give a brief background about our guest Darrion...

Welcome back to Mich Mash. Today our guest is Dr. L Carol Scott, she created the Seven Childhood Treasures Model which is beneficial to anyone no matter what kind of childhood experience. Be it functional and traumatic, or sane and nurturing. [00:01 – 12:09] What happens in our Childhood I introduce and give a brief background about our guest Dr. L Carol talks about her career and her experiences ...

Welcome back to Mich Mash. Today our guest is Brandon McCrary. He has worked for St. Louis County Police Department for 7 years in the City of Jennings as a community-minded officer.    [00:01 – 10:15] The Role of the Police force in a community I introduce and give a brief background about our guest Brandon talks about the concept of a neighborhood and being part of a community The role of Police...

Welcome back, today my guest is Valerie Liddell. She is the Founder and CEO of Grind+Growth, which champions business incubation and community, revitalization in the City we love, St. Louis.  [00:01 – 10:55] Grind+Growth I introduce and give a brief background about our guest Valerie’s motivation to start Grind+Growth Helping aspiring, minority entrepreneurs The value of business Education Partner...

Today my guest, Julie Mossler, is the Founder and CEO of Common Fortune which binds the strength of great companies to build tomorrow’s super brands. Julie was the first Head of Global Marketing, Brand Values & Global Communications at Waze. She was also the first Comms/PR and Consumer Marketing hire at Groupon, building departments globally and navigating through its IPO. [00:01 – 06:19] Opening...

Today my guest, Brittany Forrest, is the Director of Public Relations at The Riverfront Times, a video production specialist at STL TV, and she hosts the Relationship. ISH Podcast which gives a millennial perspective on all things related to love. [00:01 – 05:08] Opening Segment I introduce and give a brief background about our guest Brittany talks about her recently adopted puppy STL TV The life...

Elizabeth Denny is the Founder of The Positive Change Movement, a grassroots project that is spreading kindness throughout San Luis Obispo.  [00:01 – 10:44] The Positive Change Movement Elizabeth talks about how she came up with The Positive Change Movement All the different activities they do on The Positive Change Movement Finding volunteers to give back and bring positive change Elizabeth talks...

Today my guest is Matt Raithel. Matt is the Studio Director at Graphite Lab, which brings brands to life in a fun and entertaining ways by consistently creating hit video games. [00:01 – 04:44] The Dream of creating video games as a career The first video game Matt ever played Deciding a career path aligned with video games Brands they’ve worked with What it’s like to design video games Key roles...

Today my guest is Tim Leon. Tim is a brand and marketing communications expert at Geile/Leon Marketing Communications, his recent conversations have been around Return on Empathy(ROE) in marketing. [00:01 – 13:48] Return on Empathy I welcome Tim Leon, to the show Tim talks about the concept of Return on Empathy Consumers’ preference for brands and marketing that shows empathy to people Tim’s thoug...

Today my guests are Rachel Nolen and Maria Price. They are the Co-Authors of The Cow Cocoon, a sweet story of Truman who discovers that everyone needs a safe place. Rachel and Maria were brought together by their daughters who were in the same class in 7th grade, eventually, it was their values and devotion to family, flair, and fun that created their amazing friendship.  [00:01 – 03:40] How Rache...

Chris Heinz is the President of the MRINetwork Charitable Foundation that supports Shriners Hospital for Children and also a board member for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. He is an endurance athlete and ran for 24 hours to raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and Dementia Care. He became the Managing Partner of Westport One in 2015.    [00:01 – 13:18]...