Stranger Connections

"The adventure is worth the cost" Richard Matthews' is a serial entrepreneur whose systematic approach to life extends to his unusual living arrangements with his family of 5 and their 80 pound poodle. Matthews runs his business - heck - his whole life - in an RV that's about 40 feet by 8 feet. And he does this on purpose! Home schooling the kids takes on new meaning when they are all standing in...

This guest has super-power type talents that actually increased his workload during the pandemic. Find out why the world needs more rockstars like David Thompson. His unintentional career has crossed five decades and he is still waist deep in it. Learn about an upcoming event that he created from the need to celebrate, educate and appreciate the many rockstars in his field. You need to know David...

Marty Severson served in Vietnam. When he returned, he got no hero's welcome. Using his learned broadcasting skills, he quickly became a well-known radio disc jockey in La Crosse WI. His radio name has stuck to him for decades, (revealed in this episode) and so has the prank he pulled on a whole city back in 1986. A WHOLE CITY! Severson has it right when he talks about theater of the mind, and how...

Comic, author and college educator Michael Gershe survived a vehicle crash when he was just weeks old. The story of this crash lead to his life's work. Gershe is a speaker who presents The Magic of Life to schools, colleges, military bases and even court rooms. He's survivor. He is funny as all-get-out and he has a poignant message that has certainly saved lives. Find out why he dubbed himself a J...

Donna Lynne Erickson knows about loss, death and what not to say to those who are grieving. This episode discusses what not to say when someone loses their job or a loved one. Erickson is a bereavement and grief facilitator who looks to challenge the way society regards bereavement, grief and mourning. By night, she takes to the stage talking about dating over 60, three marriages, and why she pick...

What if you were the captain of a glass bottom boat that takes people on shipwreck tours? What if you became world-famous accidentally after finding something while cleaning the underside of your very own glass bottom boat? It pays to clean, kids! : ) Boat Captain Jennifer Dowker was cleaning the underside of her glass bottom boat when something green down below caught her eye. How could she know...

Hello, my name is _____ Simply google the word 'name tag' and you will easily find Scott Ginsberg. His social experiment of wearing a name tag every day, every night and even to bed - created not only a business, but also a world record and the bragging rights to being an urban legend. This Author. Speaker. Stratagist. Filmmaker. Publisher. Inventor. Songwriter. World Record Holder. also creates s...

Paul Wilson left his decades-long corporate position to follow a path that is changing lives for those he serves. The Mindset Maestro says a lot of people don't want to be happy. Agree? Find out what he means by this and also why he says snakes taught him his super power. He's walked on hot coals, he's cured spider phobias (which is scarier, honestly) and he can teach us how to give the rational s...

Old Guy Talks To Me is the name of my guests own podcast. Orest Komarnyckyj is a former periodontal surgeon who now uses his comedic timing, craving for information and love of all people to be direct, have fun and learn all he can. He's an internet marketer, comic, blogger and husband. Testosterone, trans-athletes, sperm banks and pronouns . . . we cover that, and yes, we talk about our lawns too...

Coonoor Behal is a comic who seeks the unusual and like your host, adores being called weird. Mindhatch LLC is Behal's company that melds business and creativity. Her method is through Organizational Improv TM, where she shares tips on having courage to take action in the absence of complete information. Behal is a risk-taker who has a passion to destigmatize quitting. Her philosophy of quitting i...

Isaac Jemal is a coach for love and harmony. He defines marriage as "A lifelong commitment to emotional intimacy." In this chat we deep dive into resolving differences in marriage, finding the spark that was there during early dating, and how to not get stale. Jemal learned there was work to be done on the home-front when his wife said the three words he wasn't expecting at all; "We need counselin...

Chatting with Katja Schleicher is an energy jolt while feeling as if you've been friends for years. This keynote speaker is known for her provocative style and fabulous sense of humor. Listen in as we discuss communication, flirting at work, and how to really stand out today. We can easily turn small talk into smart talk with this "story work evangelist" who helps clients learn to add depth to the...

Imagine one of your worst days in high school. Now imagine begging to get that time back. Author Christos Kalogirou is the only student in a major private school to be kicked out, and allowed to return a year later. What if you could repair the worst mistake you'd made in your young life? What if not giving up helps to shape your character, and regret wouldn't crush you? What if? Find out the 'How...

Witches, life after death and near death experiences ? Lean in, we have a story to share . . . Stephen Hawley Martin is a writer, publisher, ghostwriter and winner of national writing awards. By the way, his great, great, great, great, great, great, great Grandma was accused of being a witch who was subsequently hanged in 1692. His book on this subject is "The Witch of Amesbury" where we learn how...

Put on your headphones, because this episode is for the adults only. How do we finally decide to choose love over fear? It's easy to think we understand someone else's life, their work, their marriage. But we can never truly know what goes on in the house next door. Speaker, author and self-proclaimed "encourager" Janice Burt survived a gaslighting spouse for years. Today's inspiring keynotes are...

'Compulsive use despite negative consequences' . . . . is the definition of addiction. Writer, speaker and activist David Poses isn't just telling us stuff, he is sharing his story of being addicted to heroin, even using at work. Hiding in plain sight . . . For 20 years he hid his struggle with depression and opioid addiction. How did he decide to (literally) come clean with street drug use and li...

Lisa Dimino White is freakin' happy. Want some of that? She is a best selling author (Bursting With Happiness) and podcaster who is sharing the concept of seeking bursts of joy. Learn why she almost didn't wash her right hand, why Target makes her weep and lemonade stand theory. We get joy by sharing joy. That which we seek is bound to come back to us, so listen in on the C.A.R.E. model, how to be...

"I'm not the Betty Crocker Mom", so says the guest in this week's episode who came out as a lesbian 10 years ago at age 72. 'From Bud to Blossom; our lesbian journeys' - is the new book that Nancy Allen cowrote with a number of other authors who openly share their personal stories. With a contagious laugh, a sharp wit and the cutest sayings ever, conversing with Nancy is one of transparency and ho...

When you learn your partner not only hires prostitutes, off Craigslist, but you also find out they were stealing your money to fund the addiction . . . . Hear it direct from the victim who would never call herself that. Eve Molzhon is an entrepreneur who has gone toe-to-toe with the biggest figures of any workplace. She is no wilted flower. Find out about the day she intercepted a call from her hu...

Alex P. Plasky took his last free step at age 16. Instead of giving up, this quadriplegic went on to be an author, speaker, coach and mastermind leader. Having a bad day? Reset your thoughts. Alex teaches us how our bad thoughts actually do us harm. He also has exercises in resetting a negative mindset, grasping the power of choice and how a "no" really means "next". "Be pissed off at the world or...

Amanda Catarzi is an energetic thriver. Raised by circus parents who joined a cult, Amanda and her brother were severely sheltered from outside influence. Where most humans would wallow or crumble, Catarzi survived and chose to thrive. Hear about what it means to trade your body so you can eat, what religion means to her now and how a canadian in a cadillac accidentally knocked sense into her. She...

When a humor conference kicks off a world laugh champion contest in 2013, guest Julie Ostrow is the first to proclaim; "Yes, and" before even fully knowing what she signed up to do. Ostrow is a sales consultant and full time corporate trainer. Her background includes stand up comedy, improv with the famous Second City Chicago troupe, humorous speaker and communication coach who teaches, trains and...

There are 2 levels to the Tidy Dad (Tyler Moore). Learn about his passion for organizing, cleaning hacks and creating the best efficiencies ever! Moore speaks openly about mental health tidying, too. He stands up for male influencers (ask him how his skin is so soft and glowy). The Tidy Dad offers lessons in skinny dipping and says everyone needs to give themselves a super hero name. *The two topi...

"Everyone should be seen, be heard and be loved . . . " When you're born 6 weeks early and weigh under 5 pounds, you decide to fight. Nathan Todd never stopped the fight and has a giant parma-smile to prove it. Meet the Loneliness Coach from South Carolina. Nathan is a teaches all ages to "work on your why". In this episode he share three golden ideas which offer solutions to getting through the t...

Lowry Olafson has been a folk singer for decades. His talent and passion has taken him into the hearts of businesses and individuals alike. Olafson invites us to get out of our heads, tame our gremlins and just sing! He has worked with corporations and even kids in the classroom (one song is called Hope Is Like A Chicken). Listen to this episode to be inspired by this motivational charmer who uses...