Stranger Connections

A near-death experience at age 14 was the first time this guest learned about retraining her brain. Decades later she would tap back into that super power and leave a successful career in New York City. For Alaina Schwartz, starting over was the choice, radical change was the necessity. "Intuition is a muscle we need to learn to trust." Learn a bit about neuroplasticity and why it's ok to talk to...

Lue Deck was a regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and became the right hand man for nearly a decade. This comic has over 900 thousand miles on the road and has done over 3 thousand stand up shows. Is he retired? Hardly. He's got an e-book available and still teaches the funny stuff! Find out about his imaginary friends, his life mantra and how the whole thing started with wearing those disti...

Podcast host Kurt Powers (of the Powers Project Podcast) talks openly about coming out after a marriage with children. Brave, honest and heartfelt . . . Kurt answered my many questions about this major life shift and what his family and friends thought when he finally admitted he 'was born this way.' I was honored to have this raw conversation with someone I know consider a friend. Check out Kurt'...

Paranormal Investigator Kris Sumner, along with two sisters, find joy when locked into a vacant prison overnight. Who needs lights on when you're hoping to capture entity movement or even hear your own name being whispered from an empty corner . . . Soul Sisters Paranormal team investigates to gather evidence, and at times, to disprove any phenomena going on in a building. The surprising bonus in...

Chelsea Burnett is a Texas Storm chaser who has seen 27 tornadoes and is quick to add "and counting." We chatted amongst the storm causing a power emergency crisis in Texas. During this chat, we knew she could lose power at any moment and may have to seek shelter where there is a generator. But this passionate tornado hunter (aka Weather Freak) can't pass up the chance to tell me what an EF4 grade...

I dare myself daily - and I try new things! When is the last time you opened your mind to experience something different? Why not try 'tapping' to release emotional stress and open your mind to gratitude? Check out my Stranger Connections podcast featuring guest Jennifer Garman. I tried the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to relieve my stress of winter. How about a try a free session? Connect wi...

Don't miss the VERY special offer from Jayne - exclusively for the Stranger Connection fam'! Jayne Sanders walked away from over 20 years in the corporate world (with her MBA), and found her passion as a Master Scientific Hand Analyst who explains, "People are being called to make their difference in the world. I help uncover what that is." This is not palm reading - which is in the intuitive/pred...

Todd Hunt is a communication speaker and business humorist. Listen as I toss the wrong words his way and try to make him break out in a rash when I ask him about "Irregardless". He's superbly bright and funny, and he's got a great book, too: Communication Bleeps and Blunders in Business. His website is ToddHuntSpeaker.com Can you really "plan ahead"? Should you "roll your eyes" at someone? Is it "...

Star Hansen is the Clutter Whisperer and a Lifestyle Organizer. Her Ted Talk is called "Listen to the Monster in Your Closet". She's been featured in the Oprah Magazine, HGTV, Woman's Day, A&E and that's only a few! Let's get real with Star and talk about the 'shame spiral' and what the real reason is behind having a cluttered room or home.

Reena Friedman Watts is a fascinating risk taker, super-connector and expert in a variety of fields. This tenacious guest has lied her way into an interview (and got the job), sang with Destiny's Child (sort of) and landed a job after winning a contest on InstaGram! Learn more about Reena, and check out her podcast "Better Call Daddy" which features her own Papa giving his thoughts at the end of e...

Choosing to heal through the art of play is 'serious' business for Kara Latta (lad-ah). Certified in hypnosis and actively seeking moments to be creative, she has built ThoughtPLAY; melding play and the subconscious mind to create excitement in your life. Learn more about the Playful Warrior, and the tools she has created to open our minds to the possibilities we can cultivate when we choose to se...

From panic disorders to asking yourself "How can I leverage my super powers?" From Green Bay to Cabarete; author, screenwriter and business strategist Kristina Paider discusses her new book "The Hollywood Approach; script your life like a hit movie and live your wildest dream." You'll find out what traumatic incident created a major change in her life and what waterfalls in the Dominican Republic...

Melissa Divine has a talent that she discovered in her 30's. This psychic medium shares tips on how you can tap into your intuition and says she even likes working with the skeptics. Melissa has a wanderlust soul, so much so, that she sold her home and lives on the road! Exploring life from her camper van, doing readings in person and on zoom and seeing the sites in the warmer climates.... because...

Could you forgive your best friend who set you up as a criminal? Could you forgive a family who ditched ya? Dobie Maxwell, a nationally touring comic, calls himself Mr. Lucky, one of life's dented cans and says "If you're gonna screw up, screw up big." Find out about his hilarious and thought-provoking book, "Monkey In The Middle". Bank robberies, FBI involvement, wearing a wire and even telling a...

*Mature Content Episode* Raylene Taskoski says she is a born-again christian soccer mom, but the side of her we meet today is the stand up comic who also sells sex toys. She is bold, clever and kind, but we still had a fight over a certain condiment. Tell us who you think is right. Raylene is a speaker and her stage comedy is a hilarious Sex Ed comedy show for adults. She is one of four superb co-...

Are you ready to laugh and hear what it's like to be a stand-up comic, writer, podcaster and a dude who makes videos in his parent's backyard? (Neurotic By Nature) Hanging out with Prateek Srivastava was like having my own personal comedy show. Hear about his brand new comedy album "Nick and Sheila's Kid". He and his folks will send you a personalized video, too! Learn all about it, right here. Pr...

The SkeleTales comedy podcast strives to answer the age-old question; "Is my dead grandma watching me?" Do you like ghost stories & urban legends? Do you like to debate intuition versus coincidence? I interviewed one half of the SkeleTales hosts, Alissa Williams. Along with her co-host Britt, they are an energetically fun team who also shares their listener's folklore tales and the stuff that defi...

What does marketing have to do with dragons? For Stephanie Benedetto Padovani, her unmarketing plan includes flipping standard ideas upside down! She doesn't agree with pushy sales or hypey marketing. Stephanie says, "When we are truly happy, we are kind. The greatest gift you bring to the world is to share what brings you joy." This unconventional Wild Creation Coach has a passion for "Soul align...

In this interview, I pick on the host of British Murders, a true crime podcast. Curious about the show and its stories, I end up learning a whole lot more. Stuart Blues is hilarious, charming and a great prankster too. Don't miss this episode - full of serial murder talk, paranormal experiences, and teasing about our accents.

This guest helps singles attract L-O-V-E! Her new book "Date To Find Your Soul Mate" comes out in February of 2021 just before Valentine's Day. Rachel Scheer says she is passionate about helping people with their relationships and teaching the steps needed for others to attract the right partner. Learn what not to do with your profile picture. **YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS HER FIRST DATE NIGHTMARE STOR...

That money tree you bought at Home Depot "ain't cuttin' it" according to guest Jilllian Rothschild-Scholar. Learn about Classical Feng Shui and Chinese Metaphysics in this episode of Stranger Connections. Grab some helpful tips for the 2020 home office space, and discover the benefits of knowing your Ming Gua number. Jillian offers a custom calendar and virtual consultations. Sign up for her newsl...

Holy fun-packed interview. Archie Messersmith-Bunting is prone to breaking out in song or sharing a sassy southern saying. As a speaker he is known as The Feelings Guy and he is superbly passionate about mental health, recovery and normalizing that it's okay to NOT be okay. Find out what it's like to be a same-sex parent in the south and why Archie went from being a performer to creating a company...

Your writing is your emotional thermometer, according to Teresa Abram who is a graphologist. Abram, a handwriting analyst, has a talent for detecting deception in writing. She says there are benefits for our brains when we write in cursive, and we can change our brains when we change a stroke in our writing patterns. Learn a whole lot more on this episode, as well as what I learned during my handw...

My guest claims getting his masters in musicology was his excuse to sit around and listen to doo wop music. Blind since birth, this brilliant guest loves to do voice impressions and talk about baseball - though I don't, so I didn't ask about the sport. Dave Bahr is an author, speaker and comic who runs a business called In-sightful Living. His coaching program is called "Stop, Look and Listen." I...

Amy Hager is a sassy and spirited marketing coach and works with non-profits. But you do realize I coaxed life stories out of her, don't you? I learned about her love of all things that have an engine, why she thinks her husband is a villain and also what her school bus driver has to do with her being a 14 year old DJ before the school day started. Let's dig into the energetic stories from Amy, wh...