W.W.A.A. Podcast with Kristy Mickelsen

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, The Host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by Richard Lefkowitz who is an attorney and the author of the book Welcome to Fabulous Angeles.  Richard and Kristy have a wonderful  conversation Discussing Los Angeles California in the 1970’s and how the music and times of the 70s brought so many people together.   Richard also tells us his inspiration behind the book...

On This episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by her special guest Contemporary Romance Author Lucy Wilson- Tagoe.  Lucy is a Ghanaian-American writer and lawyer. She crafts suspenseful women's fiction and romantic thrillers that center characters from all over the African Diaspora and the Global South. She's a passionate cook, a serial hobbyist, and a voracious reade...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, The host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by special guest and friend B.C.W. Director of Operations and mental health advocate Mike Caldwell. Kristy and Mike have recently lost some friends and community members due to mental health struggles and they decided to have a conversation about mens mental health. During the conversation Mike Shares his struggles with A...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes special guest Dr. Lee Baucom. Dr. Lee is the founder of the popular online relationship program Save The Marriage and the author of several books focused on strengthening relationships, including helping couples rebuild and heal after infidelity. Known as the world's first "Thriveologist"—a term he coined himself—Dr. Lee has s...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes her special guest Rick Coto a.k.a Rick London a first-time author from Pacifica, CA and also a surgery scheduler at a major healthcare provider in Northern California. Rick recently published his debut novel, 'The Dancing Wolfeman,' in December 2025. It follows Titus Wolfe, a high school music teacher and DJ whose life tran...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with special guest Author Lindsey Goldstein about her debut novel “Gap Year." In Goldstein's debut novel “Gap Year” , Jane Greenberg’s life unravels in forty-eight hours: her daughter leaves to study abroad, her husband leaves her for another woman, and her boss gives her an ultimatum. Instead of staying stuck, Jane makes a b...

In this episode of The W.W.A.A. Podcast, the Host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by special guest Author Neil Adams.   Neil wrote a memoir book about his friend Michael Dorian, who overcame a childhood marked by poverty and instability to build a life grounded in purpose and compassion. While quietly living with HIV, he put himself through college and became a veterinary technician. After 9/11, he wen...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. podcast, the Host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by special guest Jennifer Kaufman. Jennifer is the Principal of a school for autistic students, and her perspective is uniquely shaped by not only leading transformative educational environments, but also navigating life as the grandmother of an autistic child. Her book, Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast Teen Talk episode the Host Kristy Mickelsen and Co-Host Parker Chrzanowski discuss the real fear of some of the teenagers today about Bullying and School Mass Shootings. Kristy starts the show by re-telling the audience about a local school bus incident of a prank that went too far. This sexual prank had her rather upset, and some might say even slightly hea...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by special guest Dr. Clare Anyiam‑Osigwe. Dr. Clare, is a multi‑award‑winning British wellness expert, allergist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur best known for founding Premae—the world’s first allergen‑free vegan skincare brand—and for her acclaimed work in film and emotional wellness. She is a prominent figure whose career...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, The host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by special guest Debut Author, Licensed Psychiatry Provider, and Ordained Minster, Michele Betts Schultz. In this interview Kristy and Michele discuss the difference between Psychology and Psychiatry, how Michele started working in the field, and how she began writing about such heavy topics such as Suicide and Homicide a...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the hosts, Kristy Mickelsen and co-host Parker Chrzanowski continue on with the teen talk series, with the topics of teenage sex and pregnancy and how first time sex can indeed be painful and why sex is not just a pleasurable experience but it comes with responsibilities as well.  You can follow both Kristy and Parker on social media platforms such as Faceb...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the Host Kristy Mickelsen and Guest Co- Host Parker Chrzanowski begin a new series of episodes on the show centered around topics that are relevant to teenagers and the concerns they are having in their everyday lives.   The host Kristy was approached by her community members about addressing some of the issues that the local teens in the community have, and...

Javon Bates is a Cleveland-based filmmaker, producer, and entertainment entrepreneur leading culture-forward independent projects through Javon Bates The Legacy Films and the Reel Opportunity Bridge Foundation. He is the creator of Cuffing Season 2026, a multi-platform release combining a film, companion book, and soundtrack centered on modern dating, communication, and emotional clarity. Javon’s...

On this episode Kristy Mickelsen celebrates her 100th podcast episode with Billy Dees. Kristy and Billy discuss their collaborations, book marketing, news & media, and how podcasting has evolved for each of them. You can follow Kristy on X @KristyBooks https://x.com/KristyBooks and Billy on X @BillyDees https://x.com/BillyDees

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, The hostKristy Mickelsen has brought back local fan favorite Sammy Stewart to have a fun discussion and answer female fan questions about men that they are afraid to ask.  Sammy answers the questions from his own perspective about topics such as male jealousy, love, penis sizes, the Male fascination about breasts, sex and much more! Tune in to this episode...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by the Bad Ass Sparkle Queen Renee Carbone Fleming, a multi-6 figure entrepreneur, empowerment coach, branding strategist, and your hype girl in heels. She helps powerhouse women who are tired of doing all the things and seeing none of the payoff.   Renee’s journey has been all about resilience, empowerment, and helping o...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, The host, Kristy Mickelsen is joined by her guest Jennifer McGee. Jennifer,  is an artist, author, speaker, and special needs parent. Her special needs child Isahiah came to live with her when he was 15 years old. During her time getting closer to Isahiah and adapting to her new reality, she realized that there is asignificant need for education and advocac...

Kristy Mickelsen is joined by special guest Kelcie McCain, a resident of Kristy’s home state of Texas. Kelcie is a devoted mother of two toddlers, a 7th-grade teacher, a wife, and a beauty pageant participant currently holding the title of Miss Texas Emissary 2026. Kelcie is a strong believer in staying true to yourself and is a passionate advocate—especially for women—who wants to show that you d...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the Hosts Kristy Mickelsen and Billy Dee’s talk with their special returning guest Author & Jewelry designer Alexis Hunter.  Alexis was previously on the show to discuss her book Joi Lansing: A body to die for, and her connection to Hollywood actress Joi Lansing, and fans loved her episode so much we brought her back to discuss more details of the book,...

On this exciting episode, hosts Kristy Mickelsen and Billy Dees are thrilled to welcome special guests, musicians Lorraine Leckie and Katheryn McGaffgan. Known for their unique sound and captivating performances, Lorraine and Katheryn bring a wealth of experience and talent to the show. The conversation promises to be engaging as they delve into their creative processes, share stories from their m...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special guest Elissa Renee Mandel. Elissa is an Autism advocate who is on the spectrum herself, and she is a speech pathologist that specializes in the autism field. Kristy and Elissa talk about how she was diagnosed later in life with autism and some of the things she went through that eventually lead to her diagnos...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen sits down with Jackie Reynolds, a breast cancer survivor who bravely shares her story of resilience and hope. After undergoing a double mastectomy, Jackie opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of chemotherapy and how perseverance can lead to brighter days. Kristy and Jackie exchange personal reflections on the fear and u...

In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes special guest Sammy Stewart, a fellow local from Kristy’s hometown with a love for storytelling and creating unique voices for his characters. What begins as a lighthearted conversation about writing and creativity gradually takes a more profound turn as Sammy opens up about the healing power of writing.   He shares deeply per...

On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by her special guest Daniel Roeder. Daniel is a composer, performer, and educator who strives to amplify community growth through connection, collaboration, and storytelling. He is passionate about the intersections of technology  and music education. Daniel has toured with Croatian star Tajci as a keyboard player and voc...