Unordinary People

Daisy Joey is an up and coming Tyler artist who’s work can be limited in only two aspects recycled, and experimental. Each of her art works are an exploration in a new style or idea mixing mediums as well as traditional modes of creation. Perhaps mirrored in her art is her personality which is energetic and inquisitive. A person passionate about making the world a better place. I truly hope you wi...

The vocie you just heard was that of Antwanise Jackson. A Woman with a deep love for buisness, entepenureship, and helping others grow and build something. Fun, expressive, and passionet I truly enjoyed our conversation. I hope you will too as we go and meet Antwanise Jackson! Antwanise Jackson Links: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554934800551 https://www.instagram.com/empowernettx?utm...

Zach Ridgely is an ex marine, pilot, and aircraft salesman. His story is one of addiction, loss, and being a leader when not being secure in ones self, but it is also one of self awareness and actualization in the face of tragedy. Zach Ridgley’s ability and willingness to not only face past hardships but also share them with others is what categorizes him as an Unordinary Person. So I hope you wil...

Oliver Yossif is one of the more unique persons I have met on my journey. Going into this interview I knew very little about Oliver only that he had spent time some where on the African Continent as an EMT and that he lived on a bus. In our conversation we go over his history his time in Ghana, his work in the medical field including his work in AI in healthcare “Which lead to a discussion on AI a...

Adrienne Hampton was one of my Mas Communication Professors while attending school at TJC. Widely loved by the students for her upbeat and friendly attitude as well as her passion for the subject of journalism. She was a kind and encouraging mentor in our education and I would be remiss to say with out her well as others praise and guidance for my early work in school, it would be doubtful I would...

I have already interviewed Casey Muze once before, although it is not necessary to listen to that episode first it will add context to Casey’s story as well as his organizations history. I like to keep my episodes as self contained documentary’s on a person I find interesting, however when I last interviewed Casey I knew there was more to this amazing mans story but I also knew he was not quite re...

Ali is the creator of the YouTube channel One Month Two Cameras where she puts out in depth reviews of cameras and gear. But unlike most review channels she does not look at the latest and greatest gear you can get you hands on, instead she looks back on cameras of the past concentrating mostly on the 90s and 2000s and demonstrates how you can still crate beautiful images often without breaking th...

Robson Palermo is a retired Brazilian American Bull rider and Coach. with three PBR world championships under his belt we talk about his introduction to the sport, moving to America without any knowledge of English, how you move up in the sport, Bull riding injuries and more. Robson was kind enough to invite me to his ranch and I hope you will join me as we go and meet Robson Palermo. Robson Paler...

Bishop Joseph Strickland gained media attention at the end last year when he was removed by Pope Francis from his position as Bishop of the Tyler Diocese, a move the Vatican claim was merely a mater of administration. However many in the religious community saw as a waning too others who might speak out against changes the Vatican has been implementing. I sat down the Bishop Strickland in order fo...

Tricia and Brian Pottinger are the owners of Tricia’s Rose City Framing in Tyler Tx. Their’s is a story of faith and courage in the face of the unknown. Two high school sweet hearts who leave their everyday lives in Ohio to spend 15 years as missionaries in Papua “the Indonesian half of Papua New Guinea” How this changed who they were as people and even the ways it translates into their current bu...

Skip Phillips is the owner of Pi Tape Texas LLC a company based in Tyler that was first started in California in 1944 by his grand father. But more than that Skip Phillips was the designer and architect of award winning pools around the globe. In this episode we discuss his grandfathers invention, how he went from working on the factory floor to becoming the most influential pool designer of his t...

Heather Burris is a barrel racer turned painter, who has morphed her passion for rodeo into her own artistic style. Her art could be best described as western impressionism, combining the people, landscapes, and animals of the western United States  into blobs of color on canvas, giving the impression of the objects instead of their literal representation. Heather was kind enough to invite me into...

Michael King is a journalism student at UNT, who along with a hand of fellow student was able to travel to the southern most boarder of Texas to find and report  stories of the people and experiences of McAllen Texas. Michael is a friend of mine from Tyler Junior College, both of us sharing an interest in photography and I appreciated his genuine curiosity and sense of humor. In this episode we di...

At a time when people are waking up more than ever to the sexual abuse that many children around the world face, whether it be through sex trafficking, family friends, or even members of there own family. Tammy Mitchell has agreed to share her story in hopes that it brings attention to the problem as well as to help people protect their family and break cycles.  But this is not solely a story of a...

Very Few people decide to pursue combat sports and those who do usually get involved well before their mid twenties. Lakendrick Jones however has found his passion as a fighter and is now full heartedly pursuing a career as an amateur boxer. Training daily as well as offering classes at a local gym Lakendrick works diligently improving himself as well as bringing his love of the sport to others. P...

Ingrid Horner is an artist whose style is dominated by complex geometric shapes, and patterns, pulled together by the interplay of color, creating a feeling rather than a literal representation of an object. In our conversation we talk about her creative process, control, honesty in art, and many other topics in and outside of the realm of creative expression, Ingrid was kind enough to let me into...

Micah Lewis is an artist in multiple mediums but her main source of income is ink in skin. Extremely hard working, as well as fun, she sat down with me and we talked, art creativity, different forms of tattoos the stigmas around tattoos and much more. I hope you will come and join me as we meet Micah Lewis. Micah Lewis Links: https://www.instagram.com/theyoungwarrior/ https://www.micahlewisart.com...

Jill Bryant Is a podcaster, educator, 3D animator, former radio host, and volleyball player. She is best known in her role as a co-host of the weekly podcast Destination Linux. Renowned In the Linux community for her jovial personality and endless positivity, she is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet, and I hope you will do just that as we sit down and have a conversation with th...

Casey Muze describes himself as a community gopher for his organization, Avenue Speak, an organization designed to help people from grade school up to a hundred express themselves and create a narrative for their life through a series of programs involving speaking, writing, hand drumming and much more. Casey,a Mr. Rogers of hand drumming, offers to be your guide whether it be through The Rythm Ar...

Romereo Brown Jr. is an entrepreneur in the world of fashion. His street  wear brand “Weird and Different” promotes the idea and acceptance of  being strange, standing out, and being ok with who you are. His story is  that of just pursuing what you believe in and not letting your  insecurities get in the way, All traits that put him well into the  category of an Unordinary...

This will be an Unordinarly short episode but an important one nonetheless. I was recently invited by Tonya Harry to attend a dinner raising money for CASA of Deep East Texas. During her speech she told a story that I believe best presents what it is to be a CASA volunteer. I trying to be my best journalistic self managed to record it on my phone and that is what I want to present to you today. To...

Will Butts is a para athlete in the worlds of tennis, track and field,  and sometimes soccer. With a passion for music and acting the out going  and supremely confident Will can be summed up in his own words. “If I can’t do something its not that I really can’t do it,  it’s just that I haven’t found a way to do it yet.”So if you will, I hope you join me as we meet Will Butts. Will Butts Links:http...

Philip Dorr spent most of his child hood on the Gaza Strip where his father a decorated WWII veteran and surgeon, along with his mother served as missionaries. After returning to the states Philip would go on to a carrier in acting and writing, later writing for the most watched Christian movies produced in Arabic. In this fascinating conversation we discuss his life’s journey, the social complexi...

Jason Mc Adam is a standup comedian and Manager of the comedy room Rose City Comedy on Front St. in Tyler Texas. We discuss his journey on the way to becoming a comedian. His involvement at Rose City Comedy, the business of comedy, and what makes this local Comedy Club unique. Please join me as we meet Jason McAdam. Rose City Comedy Links: http://rosecitycomedy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RoseCi...

Coy Harry is the civilian shooting instructor for CSAT, or Combat Shooting and Tactics. Originally a student, Coy enrolled in the course when the school he worked at wanted to start a Guardian Program following the events at Columbine. Now Coy guides teachers through intensive training in active shooter situations. I hope you will find this interview informative as we go to CSAT and meet Coy Harry...