Pretty Funny Nicole Presents Pretty Amazing People

Palestine Museum US was founded by Palestinian American businessman Faisal Saleh who, after over 40 years of entrepreneurial work, is turning his attention to managing the most ambitious Palestinian media project in the United States. Located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, USA, the museum opened its doors on April 22, 2018. This was an information packed episode learning and talking about Palestine a...

Yazan Risheq is Executive Director of an incredible organization more people need to know about. They do incredible work preserving and educating on the true history of Jerusalem and Palestine. They offer educational tours and information on how to travel ethically when visiting. They also offer virtual tours which I am looking forward to booking with some of my family from there. Yazan is a wealt...

Willy Massay is an Intensive Care and Emergency Room nurse who has served on the front lines of the gen)side in Gaza, providing life saving care in both Northern and Southern Gaza during multiple medical missions. Willy has just returned from Gaza and shares his experiences. He has worked with HEAL Palestine and other organizations and has been going to Gaza since 2017. He like many others are try...

Conversation with Dr Mark Perlmutter a Jewish American Orthopedic Doctor. We discussed his past humanitarian work, faith and his experience in Gaza. He has been valuable voice for Palestinians sharing what he saw in Gaza. Here are two other interviews I had seen him in. Everyone needs to hear him speak. His words of the Palestinians was incredible to hear. None of us will come close to understandi...

This is very special episode! Please listen and share. Dr Khalil Khalidy has been extremely busy with dire straits in Gaza but he is also an incredible artist in his minimal spare time. He shares the truth about living in and working as a doctor in Gaza. Warning some stories are hard to hear but I encourage everyone to listen and hear the truth from inside Gaza. He has a beautiful way of sharing h...

A very exciting interview with Green Party Presidential Candidate Dr Jill Stein. PEOPLE   PLANET. PEACE. A Harvard Educated Medical Doctor, pioneering environmental health advocate, and an organizer for people, planet, and peace. She has helped lead initiatives to fight environmental racism, injustice, and pollution, to promote healthy communities, and to revitalize democracy. She has helped win v...

A very special episode with Steve Sosebee Co-Founder of HEAL Palestine.  Steve is an activist and humanitarian doing incredible work especially for Palestine. He shares his journey from experiencing the first intifada as a student. He was inspired to go back and "serve a just cause which is equality for Palestinians" and began a career in journalism in Palestine. This began bringing the...

A very special podcast episode with write, speaker and human rights activist Miko Peled.  The Generals Son and Injustice are two incredible books written by Miko. We discuss his journey as written in The Generals Son and more.  The Generals Son- Driven by a personal family tragedy to explore Palestine, its people and their narrative, Miko’s first book is about his life transformation, titled “The...

I am officially certified scuba diver now and have so many more questions and interests. I asked Grant back! We talk about free diving, mindset of divers, sharks and so much more. Check him out precisiondiving.com These are only some of his credentials.  Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photography. His emphasis in his work has been on all things water; fresh, frozen, a...

Through her own journey as an actor Warner Loughlin developed revolutionary Warner Loughlin Technique (link below). The Warner Loughlin Technique is used by celebrities such as Amy Adams, Ryan Reynolds, Zooey Deschanel and so many more. I personally went to Warner Loughlin Studios my first week moving back to Los Angeles and never looked back. Her technique and studio made acting so much more fun...

Azim Khamisa is an inspiration. This is a powerful episode where Azim shares then and now. It was wonderful to hear the update on Tony Hicks and his Grandfather as well. Please enjoy this special episode. Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness. This amazing choice led...

This is only some of his credentials. It was a fascinating day speaking with Grant. So many stories and adventures. I had no idea his extensive certifications and qualifications. We definitely needed more than an hour. It was a huge learning experience exploring a world I have always wanted to know more in depth. Pun intended! Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photograph...

I met Jon at The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles during the Gina Schock (The Go Go's) and Kathy Valentine (The Go Go's) book signing. I became aware of AFSP through Jon's Instagram posts. Seeing depression all around these days I decided to get involved. We share personal stories on suicide and depression. We talk about the upcoming walks for AFSP You're Not Alone and why it&apos...

The second part of extremely memorable interview with legendary actor Pepe Serna. His positivity , generosity and talent are shared. He has been a working actor in Hollywood for over 50 years. He has one of the most memorable scenes in HOLLYWOOD FILMS- the  shower and chainsaw scene in Scarface. He is a legend who has a positive feel good story. His documentary Life is Art is winning awards on the...

Pepe Serna joins us on his 78th birthday and shares" we don't celebrate birthdays or anniversaries because we celebrate everyday." He met his lovely wife his second day in Hollywood and has been happily married for over 50 years. Another beautiful and inspirational moment. Pepe has been a working actor in Hollywood actor for over 50 years. He has one of most memorable scenes in Holl...

This podcast I talk with my mom on Mother's Day. My own mother is also a survivor of sexual abuse. She grew up in fear in an alcoholic home. Her abusive and alcoholic father beat her and sexually abused her. Her mother was raised an orphan who was ordered to do what you're told. Than fully my grandmother finally left him which I give her so much credit because I am sure it was not easy b...

Lindsay is Head Philanthropy Chair of her Sorority at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.  She nominated RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) as her Organization and ended up raising $10,000 at a Pepperdine University event.  I found her smart, brave and inspiring I wanted to share this strong young woman. I find it very important to empower others to speak up. Every 68 seconds an...

Excited to talk to the amazing Betsy Hammer.  Betsy was singing before talking. She excelled through musical programs and graduated with two degrees. She can sing in eight languages. She shares fun stories of the amazing musicians she has worked with including the legendary Brooks Arthur, Cher, Blondie, Adam Sandler and many more.  We talk about a moving video and song called "Me Too" th...

Kevin Derek is multi Award Winning Director and Producer known for the acclaimed documentary More Thank Miyagi.  I had privilege of working with Kevin on another brilliant documentary Make America Laugh Again! Kevin is an amazing Film Maker who has his own captivating story. We talk a bit about his journey which will hopefully be his next big project. Kevin talks about being Persian, being bullied...

I talk with Linda Perret the daughter of legendary comedy writer Gene Perret. Gene was writer for Bob Hope and other greats like Phylis Diller and Slappy White. He is Emmy Award winning writer (three times) as well for the Carol Burnett Show. I've had the privilege of becoming friends and hearing fascinating stories of all these television legends and behind the scenes tv shows many of us rem...

Logan Hobson is a former sports writer and co founder of Compubox. I met him performing at the World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. We were both living the dream of being comedians which is quite impressive due to our train wreck pasts. Logan went from extremely successful entrepreneur to being homeless and living on skid row. His journey to recovery is quite inspiring. See you at Tower 19!!!

Will Fennell been a leading beauty and grooming expert for women and men for over twenty years. Will has numerous television credits, is the face for international beauty campaigns and acts as interview partner and expert for many print and online magazines. Will fell in love with BIODROGA whilst doing his skin care studies. In 2012, he was honored to become the international ambassador and face o...

Patrick is more than a survivor of brutal hate crime. I had a chance to sit and listen to his amazing outlook on life and how he has made the best out of the horrible attack . He will make you smile.  Patrick is also actor, teacher of acting and is the Chair of Loyola University New Orleans Department of Theatre Arts & Dance . We talk about the attack, acting and our mutual love for Belinda Ca...

An introduction to this podcast. First episode available Feb 1st , 2022 So many bonuses coming too!