Stranger Connections

This guest has trained tony award winners, he's been on Broadway and in music videos. with 25 years of theatrical expertise and 17 years in the circus, stories come easy for this colorful character. "Shit My Mama Says" is Bobby Hedglin-Taylor's brand new book, and it's as sassy as sarsaparilla on a hot tin roof. Hedglin-Taylor is a 'multi-hyphenated' artist who joined the circus which lead him to...

Brave. Strong. Bright and funny. Lizzy Hershberger "jumped the fence" escaping her Amish life as a young teen. Her book "Behind Blue Curtains" is a book I couldn't absorb fast enough. Hershberger bravely came forward about systemic abuse in her church and is now an advocate, panelist, speaker, and Amish language entrepreneur. (This book was co-written by Molly Maeve Eagan.) Lizzie's story has made...

Holly R. Hughes had an essay that went viral before she even had edits done. This accidental attention caused her to leave show business and she never looked back. We chat about her 'starter marriage', adulting, sorting your stuff and letting judgement take a hike. Hollys Healing Tips include topics such as the Uncomfortable Bras in life, Jerk Wads and Projection. Holly is an intuitive whose guide...

Have you ever been angry with others who lie about you or talk crap on the internet about something that you KNOW is not true? How about being wrongfully convicted of rape and murder at the age of 16? Jeffrey Deskovic lived this real-life bad dream. Crime scene DNA didn't match the accused 16 year old, yet he was still sent to serve '15 to life'. There are nearly 10 thousand people each year who a...

This wonderfully insightful and hilarious psychic medium, channel and author says she has always been the different one. Mitleid is a Certified Tarot Master, Psychic Medium, Past Life Specialist and Channel. Her career spans the globe as well as the inter-webs. You won't be left wondering what Corbie Mitleid is thinking as she shares such pieces of gold as "2020 was the year of murder hornet bingo...

Do you remember what you had for lunch yesterday? This guest remembers every day of his life since around the age of two years old. He didn't always know that was a rare deal, until his brother connected some brainiac dots. Scientists studied Williams and stated he is one of only 25 people in the world to have a condition called Hyperthymesia, which lead to his appearances on 60 minutes and many o...

This author, speaker and energy healer skipped over the college path for the 'school of backpack'. Travel along the journey as Laura Medrano tells us her wild stories, and of course I get to ask whatever I dang well please! A strip club in the Caribbean, tour guide for dog sledding in Alaska - and even wrangling horses with a makeshift lasso . . . Medrano also has a calm side, using Reiki for ener...

Negative body image can be near-fatal when you decide to walk around with plastic bags in your chest for almost two decades. Rhonny Dam was brave enough to openly post on social media when she had her implants removed. This open post changed the lives and improved the health of many friends and strangers who followed suit. Learn what the physicians don't tell you. Connect with a superb support gro...

This podcaster, blogger and travel agent is one of the most positive and joy-filled people I've ever met. Kevin Lowe (of the Lowe Down with Kevin Lowe podcast) became blind as a teenager and shares his journey of acceptance and growth. The prank he tells us is definitely in the Stranger Connections top five of pranks, don't miss it. Meet the hilarious man who talks about his amazing super hero ski...

Happy fathers day! Let's talk dad advice, co parenting, commercial jingles and art. I bring on my husband's dad as a surprise and try to find out the dirt on the man I married. Can you really love step children? Should I actually not play my harmonica? Is art genetic? Let's find out . . . . .

Paul Artale is an award-winning speaker who inspires by sharing his story. Born with a physical disability, he still was able to find his way onto a football field, and has the ring to prove it. Corporations have Artale speak to motivate their groups and train their leaders with strategies, tools and processes to enhance peak performance. This energetic and hilarious guest has a book out that was...

Meet Jen Anderson, who works tirelessly at giving perfectionism the middle finger. She has tips on how to be inspired by "mediocre guy", accept that there is no such thing as perfect, other people really don't care that much and finding things she's no good at and being ok with it. Jen Anderson is soon releasing an app called Accomplist to help perfectionists manage to do lists in a way that count...

Vanishing Postcards was named one of the best podcasts of 2021 by Digital Trends. Cruise along with Evan Stern and I as we chat about the locations you won't find in a travel brochure. My favorite question I asked was "What's the difference between a dance hall and a honky tonk?" Armed with a microphone and genuine curiosity, Stern explores hidden dives to explore traditions and remarkable people...

Terry Rich is the retired president and CEO of the Iowa Lottery. He happened to be the leader during the largest lottery fraud in the US. Maybe you read about it, but now you get to really hear about it from the insider's view. Grab some actual tips on how to increase your own chance of winning at the lottery, and find out what COT means. You're gonna love it. How are ideas like grapes? How do you...

Ehi Ade Mabo calls herself the Mindset Surgeon. She used to make cold calls to strangers to see if they needed their windows washed. After hearing Dr. Phil talking to Oprah on television one day, she says it was a moment that inspired her calling. And she teaches this to others, too! This immigrant from Nigeria who now lives in Canada says she has a great appreciation for her life. Ehi chose to fi...

Have you ever done a 23andMe DNA test? Learn about the many who have. Not everyone is excited to learn where they came from. Christina Bryan Fitzgibbons shares a variety of stories that may make you a little uncomfortable - but isn't that what family is all about? Meet the DNA Sleuth who hosts the podcast Sex, Lies and the Truth www. DNASleuth.com

Craig Stanland owns the mistake that landed him in a surprise meet up with the FBI. He says he went from suicidal thoughts to learning his greatest worth while in the federal prison. Find out how orange juice can create a moment of humanity and connection. Learn how to avoid bitterness and regret, and how Stanland discovered foundational practices that got him through and continues to keep him on...

Mike Iamele is a Life Purpose Expert and Brand Strategist. But we never get to that part of his life. I dug down into how his sex life went viral overnight (not the medical kind of viral, thankfully). Mike is a charismatic storytelling ball of energy. Learn more about the topic of rethinking sexuality, why it's important to feel safe and ways to tap into your life's purpose. Oh - and when it's ok...

David B has a podcast where guests share the embarrassing stories of their relatives. It's appropriately titled Embarrassing Family". My guest advises, if you aren't hearing these stories, they may be about you. He is a former intern for Sesame Street and of course I get the dirt on behind the scenes scandals and which muppet was secretly let go from the Street. Check out his podcast Embarrassing...

April Brucker is a viral, world famous celebrity. Look up her name and chances are you've seen her on a tv series or reality show. Learn why she chose her multiple roommates over her fiancé. Her newly released book is called "Don't Read My Lips" and it covers some tips on being a vent, as well as performing and other whacky stories. She's described as sweet & adorable with a hint of insanity. Find...

Comic, actor, writer and very non-shy Dia Kline is a card carrying congenital anosmic. This hip Hungarian has a flair for the funny and was born without a sense of smell. Can she still taste? How did scratch and sniff stickers perplex her? How many doctor appointments does it take to get a pass to national parks? Why are her cats considered life saving super heroes? Be prepared to laugh as we kick...

Grab a glass of your favorite wine, because in this episode, we will learn how to fake our way through an actual wine tasting event. (Don't worry, we also learn the correct way to do so.) Although Gus Fimple lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin, it didn't stop him from chasing a dream to import wines and olives oils from Greece. This Navy Veteran runs Aris Global Imports and is the only supplier in the U...

Maybe you saw him on America's Got Talent.... Jonathan Pritchard has dedicated his life to understanding the human operating system. Oh, and he might be reading your mind right now. Listen to this episode to learn what it was like for Jonathan to get on to national television and how his vast experience and research carries over quite well to the corporate setting with training, branding and coach...

"Words matter" says Kim B. Miller, a haiku battle queen. And she would know. She is an award-winning poet laureate and a sassy ambassador of words. From author to stage to teaching in a women's prison . . . Kim lives the phrase "your perception is your reality" and has a crown to prove it. Let's go to places right from where you're sitting. Grab paper and pen and prepare to be inspired by this mot...

Ant Blair was an entrepreneur before he even knew the word. He says he stayed out of prison by choice and owns his past. His business endeavors are sure to make your jaw drop as you either relate or thank the gods it wasn't your life. Mr. Blair nearly made me fall out of my chair when I asked him to share a prank he's ever done. Ant's current passion is to help others learn how to stand out when s...