The Shadows Podcast

This week on the Shadows Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Laurie-Ann Murabito. Laurie-Ann is not only the host of the Be In Demand Podcast but also a seasoned public speaking coach and a successful author. Laurie-Ann shares her incredible journey, which takes us from her origins in New Hampshire to her experiences in Japan and her eventual rise to becoming a highly regarded public speaking...

Welcome to the third annual Halloween Special of The Shadows Podcast! This year, we are thrilled to have Marlon Taylor, best known for his role as young Mike Hanlon in Stephen King's 1990 television mini-series, 'It,' and a recent appearance in the documentary 'Pennywise: The Story of It.' In this episode, Marlon shares his journey into acting as a child, delves into how he lan...

This week, Parent Alienation Specialist, Childhood Trauma Educator, Author, and Founder of the Stephood Project...Lisa Goodpaster joins us on the Shadows Podcast. Lisa shares a cautionary tale from her own childhood, where she experienced significant trauma. During her youth, she found herself caught in the midst of her parents' divorce, a situation that triggered a six-year period of separati...

This week on the Shadows Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome our tag team partner, Jonathan Mayo of the Universal Learning Approach (ULA), the parent company of Sisu Stamina. Jonathan's an accomplished author, a podcast host, and he's joining us in the black and red corner! Jonathan takes us on a journey through his upbringing in middle-class America, revealing how the foundation of his...

Christy Wright, a renowned public speaker, #1 bestselling author of books such as "Business Boutique," "Take Back Your Time," and "Living True," and the host of The Get Your Hopes Up Podcast joins us this week as we celebrate the 3-year anniversary episode of the Shadows Podcast! In this special episode, Christy delves into her personal journey, sharing how, at a youn...

Sid Bream etched his name into the annals of Major League Baseball history with one of the sport's most iconic plays. He lived out every child's dream, sliding into home during a tied game in the bottom of the 9th inning, propelling his team to the World Series. And now, on a special episode of the Shadows Podcast, Sid joins us on the "Road to the World Series." During the podcas...

Deron McBee, renowned as the original "Malibu" from the 1990s American Gladiators television series and recently featured in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, The American Gladiators, takes the spotlight in the Shadows Podcast for an exciting five-episode series called the Gladiator Gauntlet. Deron delves into his poignant childhood experience when his father left the family at a young age...

In this edition of the Shadows Podcast, we're joined by Jason Palmisano, the visionary behind "Win Your Days," a renowned high-performance coach, and a former standout in college football. Jason shares a pivotal moment from his high school years when a coach's unwavering support transformed the course of his life. We'll delve into his fascinating journey, from his college foo...

The Shadows Podcast celebrated Purple Heart Day with a Purple Heart recipient and Hall of Honor inductee and a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force, Ryan Hines. Ryan takes us back to his deployment to Afghanistan as a Personal Security Detail Gunner and the events that transpired when suicide bombers and enemy fire attacked him and his team. Afterward, he talks about the c...

Kelsey Lensman is the CEO & Founder of EmpowHER events, and starting September 1st, she will compete in 48 grueling, physical events over 48 days in 48 states as she competes for young girls through Ruling Our Experiences (ROX). During this episode, Kelsey takes us through her childhood. She discusses an early lack of self-confidence and seeking social approval. Kelsey talks about her time at...

Sylvester Jenkins III retired from the United States Army and author of "From Combat to Comeback: How to Conquer the Battles of Adversity and Avoid Letting Circumstances in Your Life Define You." In this episode, Sylvester takes us through his remarkable turnaround story of being an at-risk teen that couldn't get into any military branch to becoming a First Sergeant and retiring hono...

George "Fresh" Linen Jr. is a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and a Spoken Word Artist, Author, Videographer, Advocate, and TEDx speaker.  To give you an idea as to some of the topics Fresh Linen discusses on this episode: he talks about the struggles he endured in his personal and professional life, being a Professional Military Education Instructor, how COVID imp...

Sheena Baker is a Noncommissioned Officer and Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor in the United States Air Force. During this episode, Sheena talks about her upbringing in Guam, joining the military, and some early struggles she had to endure. This episode also covers vintage video games more than any previous Shadows episode!  Listen to this episode and leave us a review on your f...

Robert Zackery III is a retired Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and a strategic leader and thinker. He kicks off our Veterans Series month on the Shadows Podcast!  During this episode, Robert talks about his ups and downs in the military and emergent leadership issues such as mental health, suicide prevention, and the stressors of military life.  Primer Development Gr...

Rachel Baribeau is a retired National Sportscaster, Joy and Movement Coach/Consultant, Transformational Speaker, and author of Relentless Joy! During this episode, Rachel talks about breaking into the sportscaster business, struggles with discrimination, coaching, her relationship with the Sabin family, and founding #ImChangingtheNarrative. Order a copy of Relentless Joy, Finding Freedom, Passion,...

Larry Thornton reflects on his fifty-year journey from the segregated South to America's boardrooms. He joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! During this Juneteenth Special, Larry takes us on a history lesson through being one of six African American students in an all-white school in the 1960s in segregated Alabama. Who was the first white person that invested in him, and how is he still...

Marcus "Buff" Bagwell faced off and defeated many opponents in the squared circle during his illustrious WCW career. Now he's fighting his most significant opponent, the road to sobriety. He joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! Marcus talks about the unbelievable life on the road as a professional wrestler. He talks about his career in WCW including how he got started, the 1993...

Lizzie grew up in the strictest of the Amish communities until the age of 19, when she decided to jump off a 15-foot roof and run away, leaving behind her family, community, and everything she ever knew. She had $20.00 in her pocket, an 8th-grade education, no job, no social security number, and nowhere to live. Lizzie joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast!  Lizzie Ens is now a Board-Certified...

Joe Bogdan is an Adjunct Professor, Chief of Enlisted Force Development, and a Senior Enlisted Leader in the United States Air Force. During this episode, Joe fills us in on the significant changes that have transpired in his life since our premiere episode, which was recorded on October 1, 2020. Joe discusses lessons learned from the pandemic, looks back at the Llama Lounge, and discusses the cha...

Dr. James Onate is an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Division Director, Division of Athletic Training at the Ohio State University. During this episode of the Shadows Podcast Dr. Onate discusses his journey as a first-generation American after his parents came to the United States from Chile. He’s gone on to work with and coac...

Jessie Torres is a Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist. The first twenty minutes of her story is perhaps the most intense start we've ever had to a Shadows episode. Her journey includes child abuse, the tragic loss of a brother to murder, and a marriage that left her completely apathetic, emotionless, and spiritually dead. Now Jessie coaches and helps clients worldwide discover their un...

Demetrius Booth is a Senior Enlisted Leader in the United States Air Force and a Life and Executive Coach. This week Demetrius talks about his upbringing in Chicago, his crazy story at the recruiter office while joining the Air Force, challenges early in his career facing racial discrimination, mental health, leadership, celebrating his mother's legacy, and much more. Connect with Demetrius at...

"Coach Dar" Darleen Santore is an occupational therapist and a Life, Leadership, and Mental Edge Coach. This week she shares what got her into occupational therapy, surviving three strokes, mental health, emotional intelligence, and writing her book! If you want to be inspired and motivated, check out Coach Dar on the Shadows Podcast this week! Please find out more about Darleen to inclu...

Udo Erasmus has lived a fascinating life. He was born in Poland and separated from his family during the middle of World War II. He's traveled the world, taken on almost every job imaginable, and developed the first-ever flaxseed oil. He shares eighty years of his story with us on the Shadows Podcast this week!  Please find out more about Udo and his products at:  https://udoerasmus.com/ Liste...

United States Air Force (Retired) and host of the Live Well YouTube Channel, Mary Polanco , shares her experiences from her 23-year military career, and she talks about mental health, anxiety, depression, and emotional intelligence. Live and Lead Well: https://mary-polanco.mykajabi.com/ Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Sh...