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Utalk Host Steve had a conversation with Mental Health Advocate Ross Szabo. They talked about what a wellness coordinator does, teaching about mental health in school and how to get mentally healthy. They emphasize that its okay to not be okay and to need help. Check out our website utalkradio.com and follow us on social media @utalkradio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Utalk host Steve chats with teen influencer Arianna Fox who is an author, actress and motivational speaker. Arianna tells us how she started writing and acting when she was young. About her book she wrote when she was 6 but published at age 12 called “The Princess Chronicles.” They chat about her new book called “False Awakening” that’s soon to be a movie; and already has a screenplay. Arianna tel...

Utalk host Steve has a sit down with actor Bubba Ganter. He has been on shows like Nickelodeons Game Shakers, Young and Hungry, Rusty Camel and more. He is an ex Footballer player and has been a personal security guard for Country singer Dolly Parton and Jordan Knight from New Kids On The Block. Bubba and Steve have a conversation about motivation, mental illness, creativity and determination. For...

Meet Piper one of our Utalk interns. She is a student at Biola University majoring in design. Utalk host Steve sat down with Piper for a chat. They talked about what its like to do distance learning and having to have community through technology instead of in person. Piper tells Steve what she is passionate about and why she chose Art as her major. We learn about designers block and how to get ou...

Utalk host Steve has a sit down with Dr Josh Morgan to talk about being victimized in various ways and the need to get help. They also talk about creepy trends, social media hoaxes and healthy ways to respond to them. Dr Josh brings up the idea that rape, sexual assault and violation of you (interpersonal trauma) is all about power. The person committing the act wants to feel dominate and powerful...

She lets her actions STEM from care - meet Emily Kuma Emily Kuma and Utalk host Steve had a conversation about her experience in the beautypageant world, her fashion design company and why she decided to get into the medical field. Emily tells Steve about her nonprofit Stem From Care and how she got it started. Check out our website utalkradio.com for more and follow us on social media @utalkradio...

Meet our intern Jedidiah Cheng. Utalk host Steve sat down for a conversation with Jedidiah. He tells us about his college and his major. Jedidiah talks to Steve about the challenge of distance learning and online classes. He tells Steve what his passion is and how he likes to take candid photos of others. Jedidiah tells Steve about a documentary he made and ways we can make a difference. Take a li...

The Utalk crew Steve, Larissa, and Kati got together for a conversation about current events. Topics that came up included the inauguration, quarantine life, mask life, the new normal we are living, Dr Martin Luther Kings quotes to live by and what’s trending. Leave us your thoughts on what’s going on currently in the world and check out our social media @utalkradio and our website utalkradio.com...

Fashion Designer Hollis Kolmansberger of ByHollis sat down with Utalk host Steve for a conversation about fashion, life experiences and making a difference. Hollis tells Steve that she got started in fashion at age 14. She wrote her first business proposal and got family and friends to invest in her. Hollis's father is an entrepreneur and her mother loves interior design which is where she got her...

14-year-old actor Griffin Santopietr joins Utalk host Steve for a chat. Griffin has been acting since he was 7 and has done theater, tv shows and movies. He talks to Steve about how he got started in acting and some of his favorite roles he has had. Griffin tells us what it has been like working with actors like Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi and the guys on Cobra Kai. He tells us how he learns somet...

Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati have a conversation about how to have community long distance and in quarantine. When you are long distance, in isolation, quarantine, or lockdown it is hard to have community with your circle. We all need community and social interaction it is good for our mental health. Steve and Kati give us ideas of ways to still be able to get together even though you are apart incl...

Ever wonder who's behind the voices you hear in movies, tv shows, commercials, animation and toys? Check out our conversation with voice actor Laci Morgan. Laci tells us what a voice actor does and gives us some advice on what to do if you want to be a voice actor. How she got started in voice acting and her job at Disneyland. She tells us about some of her first jobs in voice acting and the roles...

Utalk Host Steve caught up with a friend of Utalk's Actor, Rapper and Athlete Shel Bailey. Shel fills us in on what he has been working on including executive producing a movie called "Black Skin" it speaks to police brutality and social injustice. He has also been promoting a video game he is in NBA 2K. Shel tells us about his re-occurring character in the game and what that is like to see himsel...

On this episode we are joined by Emily Reynolds an intern with Miracle Messages. If you don’t know about the organization, they help homeless individuals and those facing relational poverty rebuild their social support systems through connecting them with loved ones and friends. Emily had a conversation with us about the different ways Miracle Messages re-connects these individuals with their love...

Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati met up with friend Dawn Devine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dawn is an Entrepreneur who is a Professional Dancer, Costumer, Author, Video Game Voice Artist and more. She started dancing professionally in high school. Dawn tells us how she got started, some of the elements of belly dancing and where to find and see belly dancing. She tells us about being a voice on vide...

Utalk Host Steve sat down with 18 year-old entrepreneur Colton Minter. Colton owns several companies. He talks about how he started and developed his company as a multimedia specialist. Colton gives advice about how to start your own company. Make sure you check out our website utalkradio.com and follow us on social media @utalkradio for more. If you want to know more about Colton you can follow h...

Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati had an ugly Christmas sweater post Christmas hang with Batman and Wonder Woman. They talked everything from Christmas traditions to movies to New Years life changes. Batman and Wonder Woman told us the weirdest gifts they have received and what they did for Christmas. You can watch the fun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJcx9ZFFj89/ Make sure to follow us on...

Dating is hard, relationships are work and trying to date during a pandemic in a mobile culture is even more challenging. Speaker and Author Kristin Fry joined us to talk about her book “Beyond The Swipe.” She gave us some tips and advice for how to match with someone and find a date through the mobile dating culture. Check out the Instagram live for more. ( https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFgFKhBApE...

Utalk Host, Steve, sat down for a conversation with our new intern Kylee Faloni for Utalk’s “Meet the Crew” segment. The conversation included past projects Kylee has worked on and why she chose to intern with #utalk. Steve and Kylee discuss what it is like to go to school during COVID-19 and her role as a member of the #utalk team! Make sure to check out @amourproprefilm and @untiltheendoftimefil...

Think of a time when you have been disappointed? You probably thought of multiple times you have felt let down. Now think of a time you experienced loss? We all have experienced disappointment and loss in our life at one time or another. So what do we do when that happens? How do we process and handle the disappointment and grief we feel? Our very own Dr. Josh shares his advice for handling and de...

Go behind the scenes as we turn the spotlight on one of our interns, Benjamin Folgert. Utalk host, Steve, and Ben talk about what college is like during the pandemic, what Ben has worked on, and what interning at Utalk requires. Don't forget to check out Ben's award-winning documentary on skateboarding, "Shred's Not Dead", which has been shown at film festivals around the world! Check out the podc...

Dr. Josh joins Utalk host, Steve, to discuss anxiety, depression, abuse and other issues that have been heightened as a result of the pandemic. The discussion also points to ways how to cope. Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/utalk-radio--1533735/support .

Utalk hosts, Steve and Kati, went behind the scenes with Logan’s Candies for a look at how candy canes are made. Jerry Rowley the owner and candy maker walked us through the process from copper boiling pot to an edible sweet peppermint treat. Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Utalk host, Steve, sits down with TV host, author, and speaker Cynthia Garrett who's experienced the pain of being a victim. Cynthia shares some practical advice on breaking free from the victim mentality. Steve and Cynthia discuss her new book and her speech at a Media Dinner in DC a couple years ago. Cynthia is the first African-American woman to host a network TV show. Check out the podcast and...

Here's part two of a two-part special Thanksgiving program we did that previously aired. We liked it so much we wanted to share it again with you. Happy Thanksgiving! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/utalk-radio--1533735/support .