100 Series Everyday Awesome Podcast

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Sitting down with everyday people who have an amazing story to tell.

Jaawan Arrington


    • Feb 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 78 EPISODES


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    Episode 73 - Ava Hedges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 36:50


    Ava Hedges is the newest rising star in the world of Journalism. This Philadelphia native hasn't been in the Quad Cities for a year and has already become one of the lead anchors on WQAD's "Good Morning Quad Cities" weekday show. Listen to how she got into the profession, how her career aspirations nearly came to an end, and how she regained inspiration to pursue her goals.

    Episode 72 Learn, Love, Kickass! (Dr. Brandi Stankovic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 46:51


    Dr. Brandi Stankovic is host of the podcast "Strategic Hotbox," which discusses leadership, business and how to people can take control of their lives and greatness. Her show is an "edgy, informed and energizing podcast that will challenge you to take it to the next level." In this episode, Brandi brings that energy to shares some important words of wisdom that will help you learn, love, and kickass!

    Episode 71 - Tracy Singleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 43:30


    Tracy Singleton has played a huge part in helping members of the African American community succeed in the Quad Cities. She runs many groups and programs, including serving as the Executive Director of The Lincoln Center. She talks about what this group provides, why she thinks it's important for people to support black owned businesses.

    Episode 70 - Helping Artists Grow (Quad City Arts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 55:16


    Sometimes it can be tough for artists to get off the ground. That's where Quad City Arts comes in. Executive Director, Kevin Maynard, stops by to explain what Quad City Arts is, what they do to help artists in the area grow and prosper, and talk about an opportunity you can take advantage of to fund your artist endeavors.

    Episode 69 - The Wedding Photographer (Stacy Paper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 35:15


    Stacy Paper started her photography career in the Quad Cities. A venture she would continue after moving her family to the east coast. She talks about her style of wedding photography, what she looks for in a client, and how she is working to make a name for herself in a completely new area.

    Episode 68 - Twistin Bangs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 31:59


    When it comes to body painters, Corie Willet is one of the best. This Quad City native has painted countless different art pieces on herself and has gotten national attention because of it. She talks about her process when it comes to creating an art piece and the doors that have open for her because of it.

    Episode 67 - Derry Public Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 50:21


    To say that Joshua Khan, C.M. Alexander, and studio engineer, Devin Alexander are Stephen King fans would be a huge understatement. They love the author so much, they have their own podcast called "Derry Public Radio." It's dedicated to discussing, and analysing King's work. The trio talks about their love for horror, projects they have going on, and how you can get in on the fun!

    Episode 66 - Doing is Moving. Trying is Dying (Young Scrimmage III)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 26:28


    Music producer, Young Scrimmage, returns for a third time to talk about his new endeavors, weight loss journey and what it means to inspire people and be inspired in return. By the end of this episode, you'll understand what he means when he says, "Doing is moving. Trying is Dying."

    Episode 65 - Marisa's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 75:05


    Dr. Marisa Baumann loves helping people with health and wellness. So much that she came all the way from the east coast to learn chiropractic at Palmer in Davenport. While she did return home after finishing school, Marisa made the decision to come back to the Quad Cities. In this episode, she talks us through her several year journey, what motivates and drives her, and why she made the decision to return the Quad Cities.

    Episode 64 - To the Main Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 27:46


    Fighting for the dream! Travis Titan is making a mark for himself in the world of Pro Wrestling! He has been performing in shows around the Quad Cities and has even gotten opportunities on major wrestling brands like All Elite Wrestling! Travis talks about his time training under Seth Rollins at the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy, how he makes sure he ready to go the distance in the ring, and what the future holds for his growing career in the squared circle.

    An Influencer's Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 46:29


    Rebeca Toledo is a licensed esthetician and social media influencer. If you've seen her Instagram, you'll see a lot of stylish images surrounded around her job, but it's the captions where her real message lies. She has been using her career as a platform to spread the word about both mental health awareness and the importance of therapy. She breaks down why she thinks her profession is a good vehicle to talk about important mental health issues, and debunks the stigma around therapy and why it's not something to be afraid of.

    Episode 62 - The Chronicles of Big Man G

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 24:28


    You might have seen Big Man G around the Quad Cities rapping at various locations and landmarks. He's an young artist out of East Moline and he talks about the one of a kind special project he's been working on to put more eyes on the Quad Cities area. He also shares what's on his heart and, of course, how he keeps it 100!

    Episode 61 - Allied Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 33:09


    Russell Maidlow is turning heads with his soap business, Allied Barber! He's using his unique set of toiletries to raise awareness about mental health and men. Russell talks about the incident the lead to him starting his brand, what he all offers, and why this is such and important topic to him.

    Episode 60 - The New Style (Miguel Rosas)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 65:47


    Miguel Rosas is changing the barber game in the Quad Cities. From his cool attitude to his unique style, Miguel is leaving his mark on the hair styling trade. Learn how he is staying ahead of the times and the innovativing things he's doing to be one of the best in the business.

    Episode 59 - The Streamer (Craig Gaul)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 38:31


    Craig Gaul is a multi-talented creative in the Quad Cities. From improv to photography to filmmaking, he has his hands in just about everything. His latest endeavor is live streaming on Twitch. Craig explains how the platform works, compared to other social media apps and explains why so many people are jumping on board.

    Episode 58 - Capture Selfie Studio (Alissa Morrison and Elijah Headen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 39:23


    Alissa Morrison returns to the podcast to talk about the new business she's opening up with boyfriend, Elijah Headen. It's called Capture Selfie Studio, a creative space that will allow people to do photo and video shoots in a way that hasn't been before in the Quad Cities. Alissa and Elijah talk about where they got the idea open this kind of business and what people can expect when they walk in the doors.

    Episode 57 - Tonii and Haley III

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 64:49


    Fitness Coaches and friends Tonii Brooks and Haley Reagan return for the third time, now fully in charge of their own gym! They talk about how their perspective has changed as a result of becoming gym owners, and their philosophy when it comes to helping people in their fitness and wellness goals. Then, they hop in the Crow's Nest for a fun round of hot seat questions.

    Episode 55.5 Organize! Part 2 (Magen and Tonya Townsend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 30:36


    Magen Townsend returns to continue her story about her journey with the Teamster Organizers. This time, Magen brings her mother, Tonya, with her to talk about her family history with unions, and how working together has helped their relationship evolve.

    Episode 56 - No Place Like OM (Abby Webster-Moran)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 35:50


    Abby Webster -Moran is the Co- Owner of Indigo Wellness Studios in the Quad Cities. She talks about switching careers as a massage therapist and going "All in" in a new business endeavor. She speaks on the challenges that came with running her business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how she is adapting and evolving with the times.

    Episode 55 - Organize! (Magen Townsend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 26:54


    Magen Townsend is a Teamster Organizer and an advocate for Unions. She breaks down what Unions are, the story that led to her joining one, and why it's important for people to fight for good working conditions.

    Episode 54 - A Biologist with a Big Heart (Cassidy Miles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 63:03


    Cassidy Miles has a huge presence in Team 100. From skating, to yoga, to biology, Cassidy is all about spreading the positive vibes. In this episode, She talks about her passion in the field as a wildlife researcher, how she's making her line of work more inclusive for all people, and how she has taken care of her mental health over the year that was 2020.

    Episode 53 - Protect Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 51:50


    The Gray Matters founder, Haley DeGreve, returns to the podcast to discuss mental health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and everything else that has happened in 2020. This episode shares how to ease some of the stress when it comes to social media and much more.

    Episode 52 - The Art of Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 80:49


    We can't accomplish anything great without the help of others. Collaborations play a huge role in helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners succeed. 100 Series creator, Jaawan Arrington holds a round table discussion with fellow entrepreneurs, Josh Graves, Glenn Cole, and Bert Johnson about the importance of collaboration, how it's helped them further their careers, and both the right and wrong ways to properly collaborate.

    Episode 51 - Mindset Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 24:55


    Kim Zampogna is an entreprenuer in the network marketing world. She talks about how she got into business ownership, how she developed a mindset to succeed in her career and life, and shares some of her big goals in life.

    Episode 50 - Kwazzo Designz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 23:33


    Justine Sibomana is a Fashion Designer and owner of Kwazzo Designz, an African themed clothing line. She talks about how she started her business and how important a role the Quad Cities Black Community played in helping her succeed.

    Episode 49 - Grow Yourself (Elijah Grant)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 39:52


    Elijah Grant is a successful entrepreneur in the Quad Cities. He runs Good Real Estate and also helps others pursue their dreams. He does this by making videos that share helpful tips on how people can better themselves and achieve their goals. In this episode, Elijah talks about why he chose to become his own boss, some of the ins and outs of real estate, and why he's now sharing his knowledge with others.

    Episode 48 - The Market (Katie Thompson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 34:09


    Katie Thompson is an entrepreneur helping other entrepreneurs. She runs The Market. Journey to Joy. It's a shop that lets gives vendors in the Quad Cities a space to sell their goods. Katies talks about how she came up with the idea for The Market and how she's had to adjust due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Episode 47 - Fat Sacks (Rhea Vrana)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 29:35


    Rhea Vrana runs Fat Sacks, one of the coolest new restaurants in the Quad Cities. She talks about how she got into the local food industry, the challenges she had to overcome, and the people she's met along the way who've helped her on her road to success.

    Episode 46 - Crows Nest with Sadie Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 44:21


    We're changing it up with a new format! Good friend, Sadie Meyer, steps in the hot seat to share with the podcast. She answers randomly drawn questions, which spark meaningful conversations that will leave you with nuggets of wisdom.

    Episode 45 - The Frontman (Jah-C)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 31:57


    Jah-C is a rising star in the professional wrestling scene. He talks about how he discovered his passion, the accolades he's achieved so far, who he wants to work with, and where he see his future going.

    Episode 44 - A Mother's Fight (Othea Stevenson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 23:07


    In 2016, Othea Stevenson lost her son to gun violence. Since then, she has used the pain from that loss to fight for change in the Quad City Community. She talks about what she's done to make sure no other parent has to go through what she had to and the project she is working on now that will help families in the future.

    Episode 43 - Foam Foolery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 51:12


    Seth Chappell is the mastermind behind Foam Foolery, a family owned puppet making business. He calls in to share how he chose this as a career, the places he's been able to create puppets for, and how you can grab one for yourself. Join in as Seth motivates and encourages people to simply just be kind.

    Episode 42 - Love's Locker Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 30:07


    Tricia Hull is the owner of Love's Locker Room, a clothing brand that speads positivity one shirt at a time. She talks about how she came up with the idea behind Love's Locker Room, where she gets the ideas for her shirt designs, and much more!

    Episode 41 - Real Talk with a Sex Worker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 52:47


    In this episode, Eris, a Quad Cities sex worker, stops by to chat about her profession. She talks about how she got into this line of work, clear the air about the stigma & pre-conceived notions that come when hearing the words "Sex Worker," and why sex workers deserve to be treated like any other human being.

    Episode 40 - Take the Adventure (Taylor Jo Neyens)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 42:18


    Photographer Taylor Jo Neyens chats about getting out of your comfort zone and traveling away from your familiar surroundings. She talks about the big adventure she went on earlier this year and the steps you can take to create and adventure for yourself.

    Episode 39 - Believe In Yourself (Maggie Gehlsen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 35:52


    Maggie Gehlsen is an influencer in the Quad Cities and she stops by to talk about how people can deal with self doubt, the importance of believing in one's self, and how to go about finding that belief.

    Episode 38 - Rebirth (Tonii and Haley 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 55:13


    Fitness Coaches and friends of The 100 Series, Tonii Brooks and Haley Reagan, return to kick off Season 2 of the podcast. They talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted them and how they used that time to re-invent themselves and come out event stronger than ever. Stay tuned towards the end for the most engaging and entertaining Crow's Nest segment to date!

    Episode 37 - Airbrushed Sunless (Lindsey Voorhies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 17:00


    Lindsey is taking over the spray tanning scene in the Quad Cities with her business, Airbrushed Sunless. She talks about her past involvement with fitness competitions and how that led her to her current career. Lindsey also shares what separates her business from the rest, how she helps her clients feel comfortable, and so much more.

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    Episode 36 - Positive Energy (Aaron Howard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 41:33


    Aaron Howard is bringing high energy and positive vibes to this week's episode! He is a yoga instructor and the owner of Howard Health Quarters. He talks about the importance of showing enthusiasm for your business, his Free Community Yoga Health Fair, and so much more!

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    Episode 35 - Faith Over Fear (Baruch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 39:51


    Baruch is a young artist who is motivating and inspiring people through his music. But that wasn't always the case. He talks about why he decided to switch from mainstream rap to a more faith based message and why that has made all the difference for him and his career.

    Episode 34 - Black Lives Matter & COVID-19 Chat with Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 46:32


    Mikhayla Huges-Shaw is a Journalist, University of Iowa grad, artist, and a former Miss Iowa. She stops by to talk about the big hot topics of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. She and 100 Series creator, Jaawan Arrington, share how the pandemic has affected them & how they are raising awareness regarding issues of racism as Black Americans.

    Episode 33 - Climb Out of Racism (Emma Hicks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 66:26


    Emma Hicks is the owner of Camp Climb, an organization that provides leadership tools and resources for women. Due to recent events involving racism and police brutality, she and 100 Series creator, Jaawan Arrington, decided to focus the bulk of this conversation on that topic. They talk about how it's affecting them personally, why speaking out against racism is important for social media influencers regardless of their followers and content, and why continuing to have conversations about racism, human rights, & equality must continue to avoid society being caught in a vicious cycle.

    Episode 32 - Self Love Through Photography (Reese Osborne)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 22:44


    Photographer, Reese Osborne, talks about how he is using his photography to help people love themselves. He also shares how he got into the art and how he's using it as a networking tool.

    Episode 31 - "Don't Think Too Much" (Ginger CC)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 21:46


    Ginger CC's style of art has popped up all over the Quad Cities recently. This Augustana College Grad talks about how she developed her style, teaming up with local businesses, what goes through her head when she creating her work, and much more!

    Episode 30 - DJ K Yung

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 35:58


    You might have seen DJ K Yung playing tune at establishments around the Quad Cities. She stops by to talk about how she became a DJ, how she controls the crowd, some of the other places in the Midwest she has played, and the big names she's been able to meet.

    Episode 29 - Pop Culture, Food, and Drawings (Ashley Rogers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 42:11


    Ashley Rogers plays a big part in the Quad Cities entertainment scene. From emceeing events to appearing in films shot in the area, Ashley talks about how she got into all things pop culture and the projects she'll be up to in the future. (Note: Some events discussed in this episode have been rescheduled due to COVID-19)

    Episode 28 - Wes Julien

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 20:23


    Wes Julien stops by to talk about his Love for music, what he's doing to grow the entertainment community in the Quad Cities, and the venue he's opening up!

    Episode 27 - Music and Motivation (TC Boyd)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 20:51


    TC Boyd is a musician and motivational speaker in the Quad Cities. He talks about his new ablum and book, "It Ain't Easy," being a role model to young men, taking his message of hope to schools and much more!

    Episode 26 - Midnite Mausoleum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 35:20


    Marlena Midnite, Cat Ziggy, and Jennifer Boisen talk about their show, Midnite Mausoleum, their fanbase, how the show has helped them grow as artists, and much more!

    Episode 25 The Gray Matters (Haley DeGreve)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 27:07


    An advocate for mental health awareness, Haley DeGreve calls in to talk about her organization called The Gray Matters and its campaign to strike up conversations regarding mental health. She shares how the group began, how it's spreading a message of hope and compassion, and gives some advice to people currently battling with mental health issues.

    Episode 24 - Young Scrimmage 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 25:19


    Special interview with Young Scrimmage, who makes his second guest appearance on the podcast. This time around, he talks about how he's doing during the COVID-19 pandemic, his new project dropping May 8th, Scrimmy Neutron, and talks about what things will be like for him and his brand once the pandemic ends.

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