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Tyler gets a bit scared reviewing Scream but will he succumb to the Slasher?   Scream is a 1996 American slasher film[5] directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. The film stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, and Drew Barrymore. Released on December 20, it follows Sidney Prescott (Campbell), a high school student in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California, who becomes the target of a mysterious killer in a Halloween costume known as Ghostface. The film satirizes the clichés of the slasher genre popularized in films such as Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980) and Craven's own A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). Scream was considered unique at the time of its release for featuring characters aware of real-world horror films and openly discussed the clichés that the film attempted to subvert.

Instant fun as we talk about this instant classic. I would like to thank  www.shinybrandmerch.com for supporting us. Instant Family is a 2018 American family comedy-drama film starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as parents who adopt three siblings, played by Isabela Merced, Gustavo Quiroz, and Julianna Gamiz. Also, starring Margo Martindale, Julie Hagerty, Tig Notaro, and Octavia Spencer, the film is directed by Sean Anders, who wrote the screenplay with John Morris, based in part on Anders' own experiences. Instant Family was released in the United States on November 16, 2018. It grossed over $120 million worldwide, and was called an "earnest, heartwarming comedy" by critics, who also praised the performances.

Have you seen it? Look around, look down, look at us but Don't Look Up Don't Look Up is a 2021 American science fiction black comedy film written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay, and starring an ensemble cast consisting of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande and Scott Mescudi. It tells the story of two astronomers attempting to warn humanity about an approaching comet that will destroy human civilization. The impact event is an allegory for climate change, and the film is a satire of government, political, and media indifference to the climate crisis.[6][7] Produced by Hyperobject Industries and Bluegrass Films, the film was announced in November 2019 and sold by Paramount Pictures to Netflix several months later. Lawrence became the first member of the cast to join, with DiCaprio signing on after his discussions with McKay on adjustments to the script; the rest of the cast was added through 2020. Filming was initially set to begin in April 2020 around the U.S. state of Massachusetts but was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; it eventually began in November 2020 and wrapped up in February 2021.

John Wick is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski, in his directorial debut, and written by Derek Kolstad. It stars Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe. It is the first installment in the John Wick franchise. The story focuses on John Wick (Reeves) searching for the men who broke into his home, stole his vintage car and killed his puppy, which was a last gift to him from his recently deceased wife.[6] Chad Stahelski and David Leitch directed the film together, though only Stahelski was credited.[1] Kolstad had completed the screenplay in 2012 and further developed it for Thunder Road Pictures.[7] The film was produced by Basil Iwanyk of Thunder Road Pictures, Leitch, Eva Longoria, and Michael Witherill. It marks Stahelski and Leitch's directorial debut as a team after multiple separate credits as second-unit directors and stunt coordinators. They previously worked with Reeves as stunt doubles on The Matrix trilogy.

Not excited about the attempt they made to Resurrect The Matrix franchise, listen in and tell us what you think.   The Matrix Resurrections is a 2021 American science fiction action film produced, co-written, and directed by Lana Wachowski. It is the sequel to The Matrix Revolutions (2003) and the fourth installment in The Matrix film franchise. Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Lambert Wilson reprise their roles from the previous films, and they are joined by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The film is set sixty years after Revolutions and follows Neo, who lives a seemingly ordinary life as a video game developer troubled with distinguishing dreams from reality. A group of rebels, with the help of a programmed version of Morpheus, free Neo from a new version of the Matrix and fight a new enemy that holds Trinity captive.

We want to hear from you... send us your thoughts on Spider-Man 2 Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Alvin Sargent from a story by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Michael Chabon. Based on the fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name, it is the second installment in the Spider-Man trilogy and the sequel to Spider-Man (2002), starring Tobey Maguire alongside Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, and Donna Murphy. Set two years after the events of Spider-Man, the film finds Peter Parker struggling to manage both his personal life and his duties as Spider-Man, which affects his civilian life dramatically. Meanwhile scientist and Peter's mentor Dr. Otto Octavius becomes a diabolical villain after a failed experiment kills his wife and leaves him neurologically fused to mechanical tentacles. Spider-Man must stop him from recreating the dangerous experiment while dealing with an existential crisis between his dual identities that is stripping him of his powers.   From; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_2  

What did you think of this film? Tyler & I find a home in the MCU.   Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), and the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Jon Watts and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. It stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man alongside Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire. In the film, Parker asks Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) to use magic to make his Spider-Man identity a secret again following its public revelation at the end of Far From Home. When the spell goes wrong, the multiverse is broken open which allows visitors from alternate realities to enter Parker's universe.

Come on and get LOOSE, FOOTLOOSE with Tyler & I......what do you think of this classic?   Footloose is a 1984 American musical drama film directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town, where he attempts to overturn the ban on dancing instituted by the efforts of a local minister (John Lithgow). The film received mixed reviews from the critics but became a box office hit, grossing $80 million in North America, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of 1984. The film is known for its music, with the songs “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins and “Let's Hear It for the Boy” by Deniece Williams being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Sing along with Tyler & I as we review West Side Story   West Side Story is a 2021 American musical film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Tony Kushner. It is the second feature-length adaptation of the 1957 stage musical of the same name.[9][10] It stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler (in her feature film debut) with Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno in supporting roles. Moreno, who starred in the 1961 film adaptation, also served as an executive producer, alongside Kushner.[3] The film features music composed by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The film entered development in 2014 at 20th Century Fox[11] and Kushner began writing the screenplay in 2017.[12] In January 2018, Spielberg was hired and casting began that September. Justin Peck choreographed the dance sequences. Filming began in July 2019 and wrapped up two months later. Principal photography occurred in New York and New Jersey. The film is dedicated to Spielberg's father, Arnold Spielberg.

Tyler & I discuss this dynamic duo.....What do you think?   A Star Is Born is a 2018 American musical romantic Western film produced and directed by Bradley Cooper (in his directorial debut) and written by Cooper, Eric Roth and Will Fetters. It stars Cooper, Lady Gaga, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay, and Sam Elliott, and follows a hard-drinking musician (Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a young singer (Gaga). It is the fourth filmed version of the 1937 film, after the 1954 musical and the 1976 musical.

Tyler & I go to the Gucci House.....enjoy! House of Gucci is a 2021 American biographical crime drama film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the 2001 book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. The film follows Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) and Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), as their romance transforms into a fight for control of the Italian fashion brand Gucci. Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, and Al Pacino also star.

Tyler & I have a blast talking about the Legend himself….   Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a 2004 American satirical comedy film directed by Adam McKay in his directorial debut, produced by Judd Apatow, starring Will Ferrell, and written by McKay and Ferrell. The first installment in the Anchorman series, the film is a tongue-in-cheek take on the culture of the 1970s, particularly the new Action News format.[3] It portrays a San Diego television station where Ferrell's title character clashes with his new female counterpart.

Tyler & I Bust out all our thoughts in this movie review. Tell us what you think. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a 2021 American supernatural comedy film directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gil Kenan. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989), both directed by Reitman's father Ivan, and the fourth film in the Ghostbusters franchise. It stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd, while Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and Sigourney Weaver reprise their roles from the original films. Set 32 years after Ghostbusters II, a single mother and her two children move to a small town in Oklahoma, where they discover their connection to the Ghostbusters and their grandfather's secret legacy. A third Ghostbusters film had been in development since Ghostbusters II, but stalled as Murray refused to commit. In the end, it became Ghostbusters: The Video Game, which Dan Aykroyd insisted was "essentially the third movie."After cast member Harold Ramis died in 2014, Sony produced a female-driven reboot directed by Paul Feig and released in 2016. After Feig's film drew controversy and underperformed commercially, Jason Reitman developed a sequel to the original films. The new cast was announced by July 2019, while the original cast signed on two months later. It is posthumously dedicated to Ramis, who is commemorated in the closing credits. Filming took place from July to October 2019.

Hope you have fun watching/listening......Tyler & I sure had fun recording! The Proposal is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Peter Chiarelli. It is produced by Kurtzman/Orci Productions, Mandeville Films and Touchstone Pictures for Walt Disney Pictures, and stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds with Betty White, Mary Steenburgen, and Craig T. Nelson. The plot centers on a Canadian executive who learns that she may face deportation from the U.S. because of her expired visa. Determined to retain her position as editor-in-chief of a publishing house, she convinces her assistant to temporarily act as her fiancé. Development began in 2005, when Chiarelli wrote the script. Principal filming occurred over a period of two months from March to May 2008. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized its screenplay but praised the chemistry between Bullock and Reynolds. It was a box office success, grossing over $317 million worldwide on its $40 million budget. Bullock was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

Thanks in advance for checking out Matty's Movie Mix.... let us know what you think. Enjoy as Tyler & I review this instant hit.   Red Notice is a 2021 American action comedy film written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. It stars Dwayne Johnson as an FBI agent who reluctantly teams up with a renowned art thief (Ryan Reynolds) in order to catch an even more notorious criminal (Gal Gadot). The film marks the third collaboration between Thurber and Johnson following Central Intelligence (2016) and Skyscraper (2018), the third collaboration between Gadot and Johnson following Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6, and the second collaboration between Johnson and Reynolds following Hobbs & Shaw (2019). Originally planned for release by Universal Pictures, the film was acquired by Netflix for distribution.[3] It began a limited theatrical release on November 5, 2021[4] before digitally streaming on the platform on November 12, 2021. Although the film received generally negative reviews from critics, it became the most-watched film in its debut weekend on Netflix. Two sequels, to be shot back-to-back, are currently in development.

Tyler & I review Maleficent, it's a 2014 American dark fantasy adventure film directed by Robert Stromberg from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton. The film stars Angelina Jolie as the title character, with Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville in supporting roles. Loosely inspired by Charles Perrault's original fairy tale, the film is a live-action retelling of Walt Disney's 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty, and portrays the story from the perspective of the eponymous antagonist, depicting her conflicted relationship with the king and princess of a corrupt kingdom. Directed by Robert Stromberg

Will this movie be "Eternal" listen in to Tyler & I as we share our thoughts. Eternals is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Chloé Zhao, who wrote the screenplay with Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, and Kaz Firpo.  the Eternals, an immortal alien race, emerge from hiding after thousands of years to protect Earth from their ancient counterparts, the Deviants. Directed by Chloé Zhao

#10 -  Tyler & I dig into Good Will Hunting, hope you enjoy our movie review. Good Will Hunting 1997 American psychological drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård. Written by Affleck and Damon, the film follows 20-year-old South Boston janitor Will Hunting (Damon), an unrecognized genius who, as part of a deferred prosecution agreement after assaulting a police officer, becomes a patient of a therapist and studies advanced mathematics with a renowned professor. Through his therapy sessions, Will re-evaluates his relationships with his best friend (Affleck), his girlfriend, and himself, facing the significant task of confronting his past and thinking about his future. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $225 million during its theatrical run against a $10 million budget. At the 70th Academy Awards, it received nominations in nine categories, including Best Picture and Best Director, and won in two: Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Original Screenplay for Affleck and Damon. In 2014, it was ranked at number 53 in The Hollywood Reporter's "100 Favorite Films" list.

On our 9th episode, Tyler & I review The Last Dual. Send us a message to let us know what you think. The Last Duel is a 2021 epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon, based on the 2004 book The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager. Set in medieval France, the film stars Damon as Jean de Carrouges, a knight who challenges his friend and squire Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver) to a judicial duel after Jean's wife, Marguerite (Jodie Comer), accuses Jacques of raping her. The events leading up to the duel are divided into three chapters, reflecting the perspectives of the three main characters. Affleck also stars in a supporting role as Count Pierre d'Alençon. An adaptation of Jager's book was first announced in 2015, though it was not officially greenlit until July 2019. Affleck and Damon were confirmed as stars and co-writers that month, with Comer and Driver joining the cast later that year. Filming took place in France and Ireland from February to October 2020, with a hiatus of several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Last Duel had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2021, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 15, 2021, by 20th Century Studios. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and production values. However, it bombed at the box office, grossing $23.5 million against a production budget of $100 million

Tyler, Sherry & I unpack and rate this cult classic. Please consider supporting our sponsor. www.shinybrandmerch.com   Dune is a 1984 American epic-science fiction film written and directed by David Lynch and based on the 1965 Frank Herbert novel of the same name. The film stars Kyle MacLachlan (in his film debut) as young nobleman Paul Atreides. It was filmed at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City and included a soundtrack by the rock band Toto, as well as Brian Eno. Set in the distant future, the film chronicles the conflict between rival noble families as they battle for control of the extremely harsh desert planet Arrakis, also known as "Dune". The planet is the only source of the drug Spice, which allows prescience and is vital to space travel, making it the most essential and valuable commodity in the universe. Paul Atreides is the scion and heir of a powerful noble family, whose inheritance of control over Arrakis brings them into conflict with its former overlords, House Harkonnen. Paul is also possibly the Kwisatz Haderach, a messianic figure expected by the Bene Gesserit sisterhood. Besides MacLachlan, the film features a large ensemble cast of supporting actors, including Patrick Stewart, Brad Dourif, Dean Stockwell, Virginia Madsen, José Ferrer, Sting, Linda Hunt and Max von Sydow, among others.

Tyler & I along with our Patron Sherry take a look at Dune 2021 in our movie review Patron episode.   A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, "Dune" tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive. As of October 28, 2021, Dune has grossed $53.9 million in the United States and Canada, and $182.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $236.1 million.

Tyler and I dig in and review this fun classic movie Ghostbusters – PG - June 8th,1984 earned $282.2 million during its initial theatrical run is an American supernatural Comedy directed and produced by Ivan Reitman written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, respectively, a trio of eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. The film also stars Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis, and features Annie Potts, William Atherton, and Ernie Hudson in supporting roles.

I push Tyler out of his comfort zone to review this horror film. enjoy! The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It – R – June 4th, 2021 $202 million gross. $39 million budget. is a 2021 American biographical supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves, with a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick from a story by Johnson-McGoldrick and James Wan   Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Ruairi O'Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Julian Hilliard also starring.

Tyler & I unpack and review this stunning movie.  Inception is a 2010 science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who also produced the film with Emma Thomas, his wife. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets.Wikipedia inceptionmovie.com #inception #leonardodicaprio #movie

Tyler & I doing a pilot episode working on our skills

Tyler & I doing a pilot episode working on our skills

Jes Peterson. Business banker at Minnwest bank and local artisan spends her time volunteering for many local organizations and advocating for Out of the Darkness to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. S H I N Y #Strong #Hope #Influential #Necessary #You #iamshiny #youareshiny #beshiny #stayshiny #beadifferencemaker #courageovercomfort  #mattloganspeaks #mattlogan #motivation #inspiration #Thought #perspective #podcast 

Jes Peterson. Business banker at Minnwest bank and local artisan spends her time volunteering for many local organizations and advocating for Out of the Darkness to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. S H I N Y #Strong #Hope #Influential #Necessary #You #iamshiny #youareshiny #beshiny #stayshiny #beadifferencemaker #courageovercomfort  #mattloganspeaks #mattlogan #motivation #inspiration #Thought #perspective #podcast 

Brianna Cook is ABC 6 news anchor, as a child she was impacted positively in the foster care system, she decided to share her experience with other kids. Brianna has taken on foster parenting with her husband and 2 kids.S H I N Y #Strong #Hope #Influential #Necessary #You #iamshiny #youareshiny #beshiny #stayshiny #beadifferencemaker #courageovercomfort  #mattloganspeaks #mattlogan #motivation #inspiration #Thought #perspective #podcast 

Vote for me to be the next Ms. Health & Fitness 2020 at:https://mshealthandfitness.com/2020/tracy-2 When I was a teenager I always struggled with my weight. I stayed pretty active biking 22 miles on the weekends. When I was 17 I became pregnant, started gaining weight through my pregnancy. He was born by emergency c-section. At 18, baby #2 came along and then I got married at 18. Through each child I gained weight and had to have c-sections with all 4. Comfortable in my marriage, juggling working and raising children. I stopped focusing on myself and focused on my family. As years went on I got to be 355lbs by the age of 25 which was right after my 4th child was born. I became unhappy with myself and so knowing that I was done having children I started looking into ways to become active and to start losing weight. At this point it’s the weight I wanted to take off. In 2000 I lost my sister in law to breast cancer it was a tragic event for me as I was really close to her. She was 32yrs old and our youngest children were only 2. So I looked at my life and my kids and I knew something needed to be done. Their dad wasn’t very healthy and I needed to raise 4 children, knew that I needed to live for my kids. I joined a gym for the first time. I was scared and intimidated as gyms are not for fat people, or so I thought. We all start somewhere and I needed to start Now. I focused on myself to become healthier and happier for my family. In 2003 my marriage started to fall apart, alcoholism, lack of support in raising the kids and verbal/emotional abuse. I took on a 2nd job working for a fitness center and that’s where a lot of my focus and encouragement came from. Being in an industry where people help people. Overtime I heard stories from members that had gastric bypass and that they gained their weight back plus. That truly scared me. I spent 6-7 days in the gym, working 2 jobs, raising my children, later on going through a divorce and battling 4yr suicide attempts with my 3rd son. As a parent your children are the fore front of your life and making sure they know they are loved everyday. They are worth it and they have a great life. My health and fitness journey has been going 22yrs strong with a 203lbs all natural weight loss through physical activity & good nutrition. I  am in the best physical shape of my life at 48. I am happy, have a positive outlook on life and I have adopted a motto to Inspire and Impact Lives in a Positive Way. I have more confidence in myself and a bigger purpose in life. My Why to live in life is to reach out to others through my story. You can do whatever you want to once you put your mind to it. June 2020 I saw a post for a competition for Ms. Health and Fitness 2020. I opened it up read it and said what the heck and entered it. Filled out the form and sent 3 pictures as requested. I got an email back almost immediately to fill out my profile and that the competition would start on July 20th, 2020. I have never competed in anything before and I said that I never would. This year I decided I needed to challenge myself and how better can I get my story out their to everyone. Each phase of voting narrowed the groups to Top 20, then a week later narrowed to the Top 15, a week later atop 10 and another week to the Top 5. I am proud to say that I made it to the Top 5 and am on my way to grasp the title of Ms. Health & Fitness 2020, being featured in Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine & a cash prize of 20k. My focus and Why do I want to win the title of Ms Health & Fitness 2020. To take my journey and to Empower & Impact people that go for your Dream. No Dream is to big. With your determination, dedication, passion, motivation, and perseverance YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT! My advice is to find your Why & Purpose and set your Mind on it. GO FOR IT!! Your Worth it. Follow me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/tracy.leeann.921 Instagram: www.instagram.com/classynfit48 Vote for me to be the next Ms. Health & Fitness 2020 at:https://mshealthandfitness.com/2020/tracy-2 

Jen Steffes was 39 years old and living her best life. She had recently retired from in-home childcare and was a full-time work at home mom with a part-time house cleaning business. She was active and going to CrossFit multiple times a week and feeling the best she had in her entire life. Her and her husband were finally in a place where life had a great flow and their focus was raising their children. On April 7, 2019 there was a dramatic plot twist in their story. Jenny was taken to the emergency department after two grand mal seizures at home and another that occurred in the emergency department’s waiting room. That evening Troy and Jenny were told that a mass was found on her brain. Within five days she had brain surgery and later that month would be diagnosed with grade 2 brain cancer. She prayed for purpose in this journey and it came in the form of sharing her story through writings, podcasts and on stage.Instagram and Facebook: Steffes Strong A CaringBridge Site was created for Jenny. It‘s a caring social network to help people stay connected with family and friends during a health event.Visit Jenny's Site: https://caringbridge.org/visit/jennysteffesSite Name: jennysteffes Follow me here!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattloganspeaks/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattloganspeaks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattloganspeaks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloganspeaks/

Nicole L. Czarnomski (zar-NOM-ski) is a marketing director by day and freelance writer by night. Her magazine bylines range from wheatgrass to whiskey to pet sitters. She usually writes with one or two cats on her lap and a hot cup of black coffee by her side. She is the author of the memoir “How Cancer Cured My Broken Soul,” the product of her nine-month battle with Stage 3 breast cancer.When she isn’t writing, she’s reading a memoir or psychological thriller or anything by Kristin Hannah. If there isn’t a book in her hand, she is bingeing on Netflix or painting, art journaling, singing karaoke (only at home) or woodworking with her husband.www.thewhisperingpen.comInstagram @nlczarnomski Facebook @nicoleheidbrederczarnomskiPrivate online journaling group: https://bit.ly/YJBHPrivateJournalingGroup  Her book was just name one of the top breast cancer books by Book Authority: https://bit.ly/BookAuthorityTopBCBooks

Judy is currently in Business Development at Think Bank she grew up in Stewartville, she has 2 incredible daughters and one amazing son-in-law she’s extremely excited to be a new Grandma in October this year.One of her first jobs was working with Mayor Chuck Hazama at the Rochester YMCA, a Mary Kay Director for 10 years, News Broadcaster on the radio, a stock broker in the late 80's, branch manager at Manpower Temporary Services, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce for 24 years, she’s excited to share her story with us all.

Currently running for Rochester, MN city council, Katrina was born and raised in Kasson,MN has 12+ years of banking finance experience, she’s been everything from a part time teller, personal banker, mortgage loan officer, business banker and compliance officer. Having experienced Texas and North Carolina living, she loves the outdoors and fishing as much as possible. Owner of Air Insanity in Rochester with her husband, she’s in the middle of launching Due North Coffee Co. What she loves most is being a mom and stepmom to all boys. www.airinsanity.comwww.pulham4council.com Be   S   H    I      N   Y       T   O    N     E   O       R   P     F     C   U       O   E     L     E       N          U     S       G          E      S                     N     A                    T      R                     I      Y                    A                     L #iamshiny #youareshiny #beshiny #Strong#Hope#Influential#Necessary#You#beadifferencemaker  #courageovercomfort #mattloganspeaks #podcast

A note from Kati: Choosing you takes COURAGE. Putting yourself first and making your dreams and goals a priority is HARD and SO courageous, but you are so worth it. ⁣⁣⁣I just want to head into the weekend giving you all the strength and motivation you need to find that courage and choose you.

Matt Logan, Founder of Matt Logan Speaks Talks About Stepping Down as Host & Talks About the Future of Courage Over Comfort

Originally born in the Chicago area, Juan Murillo has spent the majority of his life growing up in Wisconsin. As an adult he eventually moved across the river, has since resided in the Byron/Rochester, MN area with his wife and their teenage son. If you’ve had to shop for a vehicle in the last 12 years in the Rochester area, chances are you may have run into Juan. He’s been with the Rochester Motor Car Company for over a decade, working in their Toyota store, running their the newer Mazda location before taking over the sales department at Rochester Ford.Life hasn’t  always been easy for Juan. He spent many years in foster care, bouncing from family to family, eventually finding one that took him in and loved him like their own. While growing up in separate homes, he still worked at keeping a relationship with his biological mother as well as his twin sister and two older TWIN brothers (yes, two sets of twins). The past few years have added to the obstacles with a sudden loss of one of his brothers in a car accident..Even with all the struggles along the way, Juan has tirelessly worked to create a life of stability and comfort for he and his family. He never once let his past dictate his future and has built a reputation on creating relationships with the people in his community and leading by example.

Katie Sollid, from Sollid Studios.Certified Yoga, Fitness and Cycling instructor and proud dog mom. Loves to shoot pool, play volleyball and spend time with her mom.

Kurt was a 6th round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys after graduating from Gustavus Adolphus in 1985. Kurt played defensive end from 1985-1987 for 3 other teams as well: The Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings.After a career-ending injury, Kurt began attending Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN,where he received a Masters of Divinity.Kurt graduated from Le Sueur H.S. in Le Sueur, Minnesota. While in high school, Kurtparticipated in football, basketball and track. After graduation, he attended Gustavus AdolphusCollege where he played football for 4 years as a defensive tackle. He was selected to theN.A.I.A. All-America team (1st team) his junior year and the Kodak (1st team) and Pizza Hut (1stteam) All-America teams his senior year. Kurt graduated from Le Sueur H.S. in Le Sueur, Minnesota. While in high school, Kurtparticipated in football, basketball and track. After graduation, he attended Gustavus AdolphusCollege where he played football for 4 years as a defensive tackle. He was selected to theN.A.I.A. All-America team (1st team) his junior year and the Kodak (1st team) and Pizza Hut (1stteam) All-America teams his senior year.

Matthew D. CoyMatthew (Matt) is a lifelong resident of the SE MN area.  He is a 1991 graduate of Triton High School and a 1995 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth (BA-Business Administration).  Matt has been operating his own manufacturing company for many years and is frequently ‘tinkering’ with some new product idea or project.  Following the untimely death of his son in 2017, Matt has become a champion for mental health advocacy and awareness.  Determined to protect others from the pain of child loss, and to reduce societal stigma surrounding mental health, Matt has involved himself with a broad range of activities.  From speaking to at-risk youth, to organizing scholarship fundraisers, to a myriad of other examples, Matt can frequently be seen and heard spreading his message of “It’s OK to not be OK” Away from his business and advocacy work, Matt enjoys spending time with family and friends, and snowmobiling. Matt is highly active in the local (volunteer) fire and ambulance service and is energized by the ability to help others in their moments of need. Matt continues to live in the area with his wife of 25 years and their 18 year old daughter.

Filling the void for high-achieving women by providing strategies to achieve purpose, positive impact, confidence, financial wellbeing, and time for what matters most. LaChelle Wieme is nurse anesthetist and former faculty for the Mayo Clinic Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program. She has traveled the country speaking at anesthesia seminars and is now speaking for national audiences, sharing her passion for leadership, personal accountability, and time management (you can find a way to do it all). Her doctorate research involved coaching (helping other people reach their potential) and teaching others how to coach. She is a John Maxwell Team certified public speaker and coach. She has channeled her love for serving others through her virtual skincare franchise, which she primarily runs from her phone and coaches others how to be successful in their own franchise. Within her first year in business, LaChelle rose to the top 2% of her direct-sales company and is passionate about helping others do the same. When she’s not delivering anesthesia, traveling the country speaking, or running her business, you’ll find her volunteering at her church, leading women in business meetings, teaching the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University course, and spending time with her husband Andy, son Koren, daughter Leighton, and dog Charlotte. Her guiding values of faith, service, and growth guide her in everything she does and she finally feels like she is living out her purpose, ready to help others do the same.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattloganspeaks/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattloganspeaks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattloganspeaks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloganspeaks/

Ron “aka: Captain Ron” has 34 years sailing the advertising / marketing realm with a strong emphasis on digital, social media, targeted advertising, TV broadcast sales and marketing strategies.   Ron has also been honored to lend his voice and talents as an Emcee as well as auctioneer for many local charity events.  Ron’s background includes 11 years scrubbing the decks of broadcast radio in which his expertise ranged from sales, promotion and pillaging the airwaves with his golden voice. 10 years in the dungeons of agency work, focusing on video production sales, website implementation and advertising, marketing, planning and placement.  He walked the plank for 12 years in Newspaper advertising and helping tell your business message via broadcast TV & advanced digital marketing.  Arrrr, Captain Ron has a degree in Radio/TV Broadcasting along with many sales degree classes. 

Erin O'Brien is a communications specialist with the largest economic development initiative in Minnesota's history.On March 8, 2020, O'Brien was crowned Miss Arnold Fitness at the annual Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio.She worked as a full time intern in New York City at NBC's TODAY Show.Erin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Indiana's DePauw University in 2015, where she majored in Communication, Computer Science, and Spanish. While in college she was a member of DePauw's Media Fellows and Information Technology honors programs as well as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was also News Director of DePauw's campus television station and president of the university's a cappella group DePauwCappella.

Brett has faced his monsters which got him back on track to become state wrestling champion.

Joel Starks is a fun conversationalist and has a unique way of looking at life. Enjoy!

Kelli Reed is a Certified Transformational Life Coach with Reed Life Mastery Consulting. She received her certificate through the Brave Thinking Institute where she was trained by Mary Morrisey. Prior to this she graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Apparel Studies. She is a mother to an amazing son and proud owner of 3 cats.  Kelli enjoys volunteering with the Jeremiah Program, reading, being active and spending time with family.reedslmc@gmail.comwww.reedslmc.com #mattloganspeaks #iamshiny #youareshiny #podcast #courageovercomfort #strong #hope #influential #necessary #you #beadifferencemaker 

#014 Nels Pierson is a MN Politician, Real Estate Developer and Family man who lives and serves his community in South East Minnesota #mattloganspeaks #iamshiny #youareshiny #triumphovertragedy #podcast #courageovercomfort #strong #hope #influential #necessary #you #beadifferencemaker

A wise note from Jeffrey, I am a Person who Stutters (PWS) and a speech pathologist who specializes in stuttering therapy.   One of the modern challenges of the digital age is how do we continue to interact verbally (and have the courage to stutter) when the online world presents us with a new and ‘comforting’  manner in which to get daily tasks done without verbal interaction?  Texting... online banking.., online food ordering and so forth provide us with comfort but what do they take from us?  How can having the courage to challenge ourselves lead to a more fulfilling life while being a person who stutters?  It does.. I’m proof!   A few years ago I wrote a book.  Here’s a link below  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1517047277/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_3wUzEb4AEBQYKSponsorskfgcoaching.commaplespringscampground.com#mattloganspeaks #courageovercomfort #youareshiny #podcast #uplifting