100 Series Everyday Awesome Podcast

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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."

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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)

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.