Episodes

Born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, Kristen Secor, is not one to be held back. She has found joy in exploring the globe, documenting her journey on her accessible travel blog, World on Wheels. Her experiences, filled...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the captivating world of Kamal X, a self-taught documentary photographer hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Kamal's lens doesn't just capture images; it reveals the power of photography to foster empathy, spark conversations, and bring about social change. Fro…

Curiosity sparked at a young age can lead to incredible journeys, and our guest today, Mandy Volpe, is a living testament to this truth. Her enchanting tale begins as a high school student hosting birthday parties at Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) and soars all the way to becoming the firs…

In this episode of "Inspiration Interludes," join me on a profound exploration of self-discovery through travel. Delve into the intricate connection between how travel changes your perspective and traveling for self-discovery...

Imagine standing at the crossroads of a city that's fresh and undiscovered, your senses alive with the symphony of experiences ripe for the taking. We're embarking on a journey of 'traveling with intention,' immersing ourselv...

Get a healthy dose of inspiration as we venture into the world of Royce Johnson, a dedicated park manager whose resilience and tenacity are nothing short of contagious. Picture a man who deftly balances managing Georgia's beautiful state parks with the rewarding yet challenging role of being a fath…

Our guest today is a true trailblazer in the world of craft brewing. Robert Young is the first black brewer in Augusta, GA, and the owner and head brewer of Tapped 33 Craft Brewery. Robert's passion for brewing began as a hobby and quickly turned into a dream of starting his own brewery. With hard …

In this episode, I'm excited to introduce Kevin Stark, an accomplished artist and entrepreneur based in Chickasaw Country and Paul's Valley, Oklahoma. As the owner of the Toy and Action Figure Museum, Kevin has created a uniq...

*This episode is part of a series highlighting stories in Albemarle, North Carolina* Welcome to today’s episode! We have two very special guests joining us from Albemarle, NC. Dawn Allen from GHA Autism Supports and Alan Cremisi, who is supported by GHA,  from Second Street Sundries. Alan is …

*This episode is part of a series highlighting stories in Albemarle, North Carolina* In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Mary Wysocki, a City of Albemarle native who found her calling in the world of custom appar...

In this episode of our podcast, I'll be sharing the incredible story of Connie Blalock, the owner of Glorybeans Coffeehouse in Albemarle, NC. Connie's journey is one of resilience, determination, and a true passion for making a difference in her community. Despite facing childhood difficulties and …

Join us for an exciting episode as we sit down with lifestyle writer Patti Davis, now residing in Setúbal, Portugal with her husband Eric. Patti shares her journey of moving to a new country and the challenges that come along...

In this episode, Martha Rebour and I talk about vaccine advocacy and our trip to Zambia. She also discusses her recent trips to Democratic Republic of Congo and Copenhagen. Martha Rebour joined the United Nations Foundation ...

*This episode is part of a series highlighting stories in Albemarle, NC* Join us in Albemarle, North Carolina as we speak with Shawn Oke, a third generation firefighter and owner of the Albemarle Sweet Shop. Shawn began his fire service career at just fourteen years old and retired in 2019 as Fi…

Michele Herrmann has been writing now for a quarter of her life and stays grateful for every byline then and now. Her byline has appeared on outlets ranging from AAA, Thrillist, Shondaland, Forbes and USA Today. While Michele...

Amy Bizzarri lives in a circa 1900 home in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. When she isn't at home indulging in her passion for baking, you'll find her wandering the world. Amy has come face to face with gorillas in ...

Chris Cowan has been an internationally-recognized leader in Law Enforcement for over 30 years. With experience leading various special ops, security and crime suppression teams, developing professional development programs, ...

Welcome to this episode featuring PJ Barnes, a New York native who discovered his passion for the arts at a young age and has dedicated his life to it ever since. From joining a theatre troupe in 8th grade to producing films,...

In this episode, Christina Karis, the talented American film and television actress, opens up about her experiences growing up amidst a racial divide, her journey to becoming an actress, and her recent role on the hit NBC ser...

In this episode, we're joined by Marc Howard, the Founding Director of the Prisons and Justice Initiative at Georgetown University and President of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. With over three decades of experi...

In this episode of our podcast, we talk with John Austin, a sound and film expert who possesses the rare ability to speak backwards fluently. John has made appearances on TV shows like America's Got Talent, Germany's Got Tale...

Join us in this captivating episode of our podcast as we sit down with Aspen Heidekrueger, a remarkable 22-year-old cancer survivor and the first-ever recipient of the  'Old Family Scholarship' established by my family with Cancer for College.  At just 13 years old, Aspen was diagnosed with lymphob…

In this engaging episode, we are excited to host Jackson Snelling, a talented singer-songwriter and pianist hailing from Austin, Indiana. Since this episode, Jackson's stardom has continued to rise as he recently took Judge Reba McEntire's first chair on The Voice. Jackson has also been recogni…

Join travel correspondent and host Dayvee Sutton as she takes you on a captivating journey to some of the world's most thrilling destinations in this must-listen travel podcast episode. With her wealth of experience appearing on major news platforms, Dayvee is a seasoned travel expert. Discover her…