EvenAlexLiggins, The Podcast

Hearing from the news about what African Americans face on a day to day baises, has caused me to take a deeper approach into pilling back the layers of my emotional thought process being an African American male in America. Although, I know everyone's experience is different I am deeply thankful and honored to interview Ralph who is the interim Dean of Students Affairs, husband, father, son, and a mentor . As we walk through this journey of what it means to be an African American and what are some of our views as it pertains to the African American culture. We would appreciate that you take this episode as a single vantage point from our perspective. We do not speak on behalf of all African Americans. However, we can all learn from one another.

Dad Jokes? I think you mean Rad jokes. I am excited to interview Ben who has two kiddos and has been married for 13 years. He shares his experience being raised by his father and "Army of people." Ben explains his experience losing his mother at the age of two. He also opens up about his faith, challenges, and success in raising his two boys, one who has special needs. This podcast will give an opportunity to reflect on what kind of dad you want to be. Also, stay to the end for a "Dad Joke"

Do you take your car to get an oil change often? I am curious. Do get gas when your car is on empty? Or, how often do you get a physical from the doctor? Today's podcast is all about your Mental Health and how important it is to maintain a healthy mental state. Colter, who is a Therapist at "Thrive Therapy", gives us a refreshing perspective on how important it is to have check up's when it comes to our Mental Health.

Camille Hollins winner of her division in Wodapalooza and a fitness trainer with over 25k followers on Instagram shares her love for fitness. Camille expresses her struggle being a woman in fitness and how society weighs on her performance. You will hear how she overcame her eating disorder and ways to succeed in fitness in a healthy way.

You will be hearing from Spencer who has spent over 14 years teaching our children. Spencer gives a well rounded standpoint on what life is like in the "class room." What I love about this podcast is Spencers heart for the kids. We need more teachers like Spencer!!!

How are you teaching your children these days? Are you homeschooling, sending your child/ren to school, distanced learning, or just totally at a loss for words? Mother of two, pastor's wife, and creative photographer Alyssa shares her experience on how she is teaching her children during these ever-changing times in our school system. Home schooling has never been Alyssa's first choice. In fact, she couldn't wait to send her children off to school so she could join the working force but then COVID hit. Tune in to hear Alyssa's journey and experience with home schooling her children.

Obafemi, also known as Oso, shares the importance of loving ourselves. If anyone knows Oso he is vibrant, energetic, and passionate about people. At the top of the episode, he shares about the lack of love he experienced growing up and the depression it created. He will share about his estranged family dynamics, the death of his father, and how being born to a Caucasian mother and a Nigerian father impacted him. You don't want to miss this story especially if you struggle with self-love.

Raised in a small town in Washington state, Kristina Guerrero is an Emmy Nominee, Published writer, Actor, Producer, mom of two, and a wonderful wife. She is Known for being an expert in pop culture and being the first Latina to be hosted on “E!” for more than five years. She is now a Co-host on “The List”. Kristina Guerrero shares with us how her dreams became a reality. She tells us about her childhood, going from not having her own bed until she was in college all the way to the Red Carpet in Hollywood. Kristina's work ethic has led her to interview stars such as George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Demi Lovato, Eva Longoria, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber.

After all the hard work, sweat, blood and tears. Chris shares his story of being a business owner. In this podcast you will hear his process and experience in how he took the “plunge” with his start up with his business partner earning him a generous amount after being acquired. Graduating from Walsh college with a B.A in business. Chris speaks about his business being his “Master degree” Now being young and retired Chris is now Sitting on a healthy nest egg and enjoying life with pass through income and giving back to his community.

Flip I. Owner of “Frites Street” explains his challenge with having several disorders that many would find inhibit success. Flip shares his experience with having ADHD/ADD and Tourette's syndrome. This is truly a story of success and motivation, especially for anyone that may have a child or know someone who has these disorders. Flip shares about how he became successful in the restaurant industry and how his current business model is now thriving in more than 100 restaurants.

Nick Deregis based out of Scottsdale Arizona motivational speaker with over 17k followers on Instagram shares his endeavors being a young entrepreneur. Nick is part owner and operates 7 Tool Athletics, a baseball evaluation platform. Nick contributes to his community by serving on a variety of non-profit organizations. Nick talks about his burnout in finding himself. He gives personal and informative tips on how we can learn and grow as people. This podcast has a lot of one liner that you don't want to miss. So, get your paper and pen out!

In this episode David son of a retired copper miner shares his story growing up in small town to now being the owner of Sandoval Law PLLC. David is an active member of American Association for Justice Arizona association for justice. He has experience in complex cases in areas pf personal injury, wrongful death and so much more. David explains his life as a lawyer and the toll it takes being a Lawyer. David shares how his long nights working leading to a divorce and separation of his children.

In this podcast you'll listen to Family man Darius who is a firefighter for the City of Phoenix. Darius is second generation firefighter who gives first hand experiences being a firefighter. He gives his opinions on various related topics, all from the street level perspective. Darius shares his first day on the job and how traumatic experiences now has caused him numb emotionally. Tune into learning Darius experience in becoming a fighter real life stories he has encounter being a firefighter.

In this short episode, Alex got to ask Levi Lusko (yes, you read that correctly) about his thoughts on the importance of vulnerability and how we can live that out. With vulnerability comes balance. How do we make sure our failures don't overshadow God's mercy and grace? All of that is answered here. You're not going to want to miss this sage piece of wisdom that he has to share!

Erika Isard is a family Attorney at Burggraff Tash Levy PLC in Scottsdale, Arizona. Erika has practiced law for more than 5 years. She's fierce, and enthusiastic about helping her clients. In this episode, Erika shares about her experience as an attorney and the toll it can take on a person. We will also hear her use the law to teach about the legal and financial elements of marriage that many are unaware of. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Husband, father, Singer, Worship leader, Song writer, and Vocal coach Derek Drake opens up about his fears and anxiety. Never before stories on how Derek struggles with anxiety and how he is currently overcoming it. Derek shares how anxiety has crippled him to effectively communicate with his wife and so much more. Derek Started leading worship at the age of 16 at serval youth events and camps. He continued as a worship leader for main services at Church for the Nations and Cornerstone church with Pastor John Hagee. Even in his teen years Derek got the opportunity to sing at nationwide sporting events and was on well-known television show “American Idol”

Jerrod S. who is a Prosecutor and his wife Kari S. who works for the “local Arizona news” shares their experience in being an inter racial. Jerrod opens up about his life being a Caucasian male in society and how it has changed now being married to a bi racial woman. This Podcast describes real stories from Jerrod working in the judicial system and Kari being a Digital video journalist and how they view culture.

Taylor Bloxom owner of “District Coffee” shares his growing pains in being a new business owner. Although Taylor has his day job being a Mortgage consultant. He is entrepreneur at heart. He explains his upbringing, his love for the community, and the process of opening his brand-new coffee shop in Scottsdale Arizona. This is a podcast you don't want to do miss!! If coffee is your gig you will learn so much.