Eyedentity Talk with Janna Lopez

Jane Drake Brody is recently known for her portrayal of MJ in the critically-acclaimed television show, "Somebody, Somewhere" on Max. She's an award-winning casting director for her work on the film Fargo. She taught acting for the past thirty years. She specializes in all forms of auditioning skills both on and off camera, and has received awards for teaching, directing, and acting throughout the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what the BDSM/KINK community is all about? Dayne Morgan opens up about living a double life. On one side, a married man of nearly 50 years, from small town Iowa, a father, and respected teacher, and on the other, a fully-expressed life as both a Dominant and Submissive. This episode may make some uncomfortable, however the point was to get an insider's education into a life that Dayne describes had been only lived as one-percent of his truth, and 99 percent hidden, until he found his KINK community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlyn Montes De Oca is a passionate animal advocate, international speaker, and multi-award winning author of Dog as My Doctor, Cat as my Nurse. Carlyn has been featured on ABC, CBS and Woman's Day Magazine. Her latest book, a #1 Amazon bestseller, Junkyard Girl: a Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances, reveals her tale of how at 57 years-old, she suddenly discovered she was adopted, even though everyone else in her family held that secret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Estefania Ramirez began working as a dancer at 17 and debuted at the Royal Albert Hall, London, England. She toured nationally with Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco in the U.S. and Canada performing at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, and PBS's Evening at the Pops. She has shared the stage with theatre figures such as Carol Burnett, Tim Curry and Lauren Bacall. She relocated to Spain in 1997 where she studied extensively with many of the grand maestros including studies with Mario Maya and Jose Galvan. In May of 2018, Ms. Ramirez was presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, NY debuting “Mujeres Valientes” Dance Drama choreographed by flamenco icon Belen Maya. In 2019, she was presented as the leading figure of North American flamenco dance soloists at the Women in Dance International Dance Conference. Presently, she performs more than 150 shows annually with Antonio Granjero + Entreflamenco in Santa Fe, NM where they were awarded the City of Santa Fe, NM Mayor's Arts Award in Excellence 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Hart is the author of FAMILIAR (Pickpocket Books 2022) and nine other books of poems. Additionally, his poems, reviews, and essays have appeared or are forthcoming in numerous print and online journals. His awards include a Pushcart Prize, a grant from The Shifting Foundation, and fellowships from the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference and the Warren Wilson College MFA Program for Writers. He was a co-founder and the editor-in-chief of Forklift, Ohio: A Journal of Poetry, Cooking & Light Industrial Safety. Currently, he lives in Cincinnati where he teaches at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, co-edits the journal Sôrdəd and plays in the band NEVERNEW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregory Shushan, PhD, is the leading authority on near-death experiences and the afterlife across cultures and throughout history and an award-wining author. His books: The Next World: Extraordinary Experiences of the Afterlife, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, and Conceptions of the Afterlife in Early Civilizations.Dr. Shushan is a Visiting Fellow at Winchester University, and Research Fellow at the Parapsychology Foundation. He has lectured at universities in the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland and has given numerous talks on his research in nine countries, and has appeared on the History Channel. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Gaines is an incredibly important individual in the world of journalism. He's the former managing editor of Time, Life, and People magazines. He's interviewed and written about presidents, celebrities, and notable historical events such as Watergate, and figures, including being the first to interview Mark Chapman, the person who murdered John Lennon. Gaines has written several best-selling historical books, including his recent, The Fifties: An Underground History, “a bold and original argument that upends the myth of the Fifties as a decade of conformity to celebrate the solitary, brave, and stubborn individuals who pioneered the radical gay rights, feminist, civil rights, and environmental movements.” He's one of the most reputable and notable journalists of our time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Richardson has written critically acclaimed books about Hunter S. Thompson, the Grateful Dead, Ramparts magazine, and radical author/editor Carey McWilliams. “Savage Journey” is Richardson's recently released book, a biography about Hunter S. Thompson that critically explores Thompson's process, and the contributions of the work itself. Richardson's essays have appeared in The Nation, The New Republic, the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Review of Books, Literary Hub. He's a book reviewer, and guest speaker at universities, museums, book festivals, and historical societies. Since 2006, Richardson has taught courses on California culture at San Francisco State University. Has a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Reach Peter Richardson at http://peterrichardson.blogspot.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mandy Ingber, The New York Times best-selling author of Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover and Yogalosophy For Inner Strength: 12 Weeks to Heal Your Heart and Embrace Joy, is a celebrity fitness and wellness expert. Her twenty-five years of teaching attracted clients such as Jennifer Aniston, Kate Beckinsale, Helen Hunt, Ricki Lake, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Meyer, and Brooke Shields. She's been a contributing fitness and wellness advisor for POPSUGAR, SELF magazine, Shape, and USA Today. Mandy's featured in publications: Elle, Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, O, The Oprah Magazine, People, SELF, Us Weekly, Vanity Fair, Vogue. Prior to her fitness career, Ingber performed on Broadway in the original company of Brighton Beach Memoirs, played Annie Tortelli on the all-time-favorite series Cheers, and is forever remembered for her famous rap in the cult classic Teen Witch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phil is a Datacenter Manager for a Top 20 bank, avid Crossfitter/Weightlifter, and Tequila aficionado who lost the majority of his hearing when he was 9 years old. In 2018 he began his return to hearing journey receiving his first cochlear implant. In 2019 he was bilaterally implanted and is now enjoying a life hearing many of the things he missed over the last 40+ years. He resides in North Carolina with his wife of 21 years, Leah, and his youngest daughter, Tori, who is currently attending college. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Dylan is the singer of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening (JBLZE). In 2007 Led Zeppelin had recently performed their first full-length concert in nearly 30 years. Rumors circulated that the band was planning to tour, but were put to rest when singer Robert Plant announced that he had no plans to tour with Zeppelin. Jimmy, Jason and John Paul briefly entertained the idea of touring with another singer. Dylan was considered for the role after the band discovered him on the internet.Though the highly anticipated Led Zeppelin reunion tour never came to be, Bonham still wanted to play the music and in February 2009 Jason and James began working together in what would become Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening (JBLZE) - A show where Jason would perform his father's music and share stories from the unique perspectives of being John Bonham's son. With Dylan at the singing helm, JBLZE has toured with Foreigner, Heart, Cheap Trick, Whitesnake. In 2020 JBLZE launched their Ten Years Gone Tour celebrating the band's 10th year touring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David is an author, public speaker, philanthropist, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. In his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack, he discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. With Cycle of Lives, David shares the interconnected stories of people overcoming trauma and delves deeply into their emotional journeys with cancer. He continues to do Ironman triathlons and a wide range of endurance athletic events, having recently completed a solo 4,700-mile bike ride. He is married, lives in Southern Nevada, and has twins who are in college. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rabbi Josh Rose started Co/Lab: Growing Creative Jewish Portland, after over a decade as a synagogue rabbi. He hailed from multiple generations of rabbis, and first to carve a divergent non-rabbinical path. Although a believer in the work of synagogues, his Jewish path led to more unbound directions. An avid motorcyclist, a mediocre guitarist, and a music freak, he holds a Master of Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College, and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard. He lives in Portland with his wife Channah, three boys Eliav, Akiva and Rafael, and terrier Ethel. www.colabprx.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steven Spatz is a writer, marketer, and the President of BookBaby, the nation's leading self-publishing services company. After a long career in direct marketing with Fortune 500 companies including Mattel and Hasbro, he joined AVL Digital in 2004 to lead the direct-to-consumer marketing teams for music industry-leading brands Disc Makers, Oasis, and CD Baby. Spatz was tapped to lead the company's new publishing division in late 2014 and drove expansion of the company into a full-service self-publishing provider. The company is headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ (just outside Philadelphia, PA) and meets the printed book and eBook needs of thousands of self-publishing authors around the globe. Steven loves to hear from authors, editors, and publishers in the BookBaby community with tales of publishing trials and triumphs. To tell him your story, write to steven@bookbaby.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a special 2-part episode. Part 1 Janna Lopez interviews Patrice about Frank, life, loss, and love. Part 2, Guest Host Ty Hitzemann goes deeper into the Frank Zappa vaults of music, art, Patrice's husband singer Nolan Porter, and the Zappa family. Patrice Zappa-Porter is a singer, performer, author, and baby sister of rock icon Frank Zappa. She was married to soul singer Nolan Porter who passed away in 2021. Together the two of them performed in venues around the globe, including the internationally-recognized Zappanale. Patrice's book, “My Brother Was A Mother” documents growing up with Frank and the Zappa family, and is available on www.crossfirepublications.com. She currently lives in Ventura, California, and is working on her next book, about the life and career of her husband, Nolan Porter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lincoln Salazar is the highly-respected Publisher and CEO of the award-winning Cigar & Spirits Magazine. As publisher for over a decade, Salazar has created a multi-media luxury lifestyle brand that includes the magazine, in-person product-showcase events, online video, and social media content. Cigar & Spirits features celebrity interviews, lifestyles, fashion, travel, and cuisine through coverage nationwide, and international distribution in 14 countries. Salazar is community-focused and takes pride in cultivating meaningful personal and professional relationships. For info visit www.cigarandspirits.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lauren (né Steven) was born in Cheyanne, Wyoming and raised in St. Louis after his father died when he was 7. Lauren completed a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Psychology in 1973 and then a Master’s degree in Media Communications in 1979 at Webster University. In 1985, he married and had two daughters. Lauren moved her family to Denver in 1998 and built a real estate business with his wife. Transition –when Lauren’s marriage ended in 2015, she moved permanently to Santa Fe to pursue art and evolve into life as a woman. Since then, she has shown mixed media folk art that incorporates manmade and natural objects found into paintings on canvases of wood construction. Her playful work and colorful palette explore gender identity, feminine ideology, and personal, emotional experience as a transwoman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether he’s producing a tour, assembling an All-Starr band with Ringo Starr, or writing a best-selling book, there’s one thing David Fishof is always doing: dreaming. Hailed as one of the most innovative entertainment producers in the world, David’s been responsible for some of the most successful live shows ever brought to the stage. But of all the shows over his 40+ year career, one production stands out: Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. 25 years later the camp has given more than 6,000 folks from around the world a chance to live the rock star dream. Campers get to meet and jam with their musical idols—including Joe Perry, Vince Neil, Jack Bruce, and Jeff Beck—in legendary venues. In January 2021, Giant Films released Rock Camp, a documentary from Academy Award winner Doug Blush, covering the history of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, featuring interviews from campers and rock stars alike.In addition to founding Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, David’s career highlights include reuniting The Monkees for their blowout reunion tour in 1986 and the British Rock Symphony (with Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, and Jon Anderson). David also worked with Ringo Starr to create the All Starr Band, and over its fifteen-year existence, David produced eight All Star Band tours.David’s career has also spanned sports. He’s represented NFL greats Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, Vince Ferragamo, and Jack Reynolds, as well as baseball stars Lou Piniella, Dave Magadan, and Randy Myers. David authored the best-selling book "Putting It On The Line” about sports and entertainment, and his second book “Rock Your Business” was an Amazon best seller. David resides in los Angeles and is the proud father of five, grandfather of seven and husband of Karen Finkel. Watch Rock Camp the Movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gabrielle Glaser is the author of "American Baby: A Mother, A Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption," which tells the shocking truth about postwar adoption in America through the bittersweet story of one teenager, the son she was forced to relinquish, and their lifelong search to find each other. The book was featured on the cover of the New York Times Book Review and CBS Sunday Morning. Gabrielle's 2013 book examining women's drinking and the American rehab industry, "Her Best-Kept Secret: Why Women Drink -- and How They Can Regain Control" was a New York Times bestseller. Her 2015 Atlantic story on science-based approaches to addiction was included in the Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology of 2016. She is the mother of three grown daughters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gabrielle Glaser is the author of "American Baby: A Mother, A Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption," which tells the shocking truth about postwar adoption in America through the bittersweet story of one teenager, the son she was forced to relinquish, and their lifelong search to find each other. The book was featured on the cover of the New York Times Book Review and CBS Sunday Morning. Gabrielle's 2013 book examining women's drinking and the American rehab industry, "Her Best-Kept Secret: Why Women Drink -- and How They Can Regain Control" was a New York Times bestseller. Her 2015 Atlantic story on science-based approaches to addiction was included in the Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology of 2016. She is the mother of three grown daughters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John works as a wilderness guide specializing in outdoor education and self-awareness by enhancing the powerful human connection with nature. As the owner of Rocky Mountain Backpacking, an outdoor adventure company based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, John strives to share his passion for the natural world. John has travelled extensively throughout the American west as well as abroad. He has covered vast distances on foot with the sheer intention toward self-discovery and self-reliance, while navigating some of the most wild and remote places in existence. He is the proud and loving father of a 6-year old little girl who reminds him every day of the joys life brings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm honored to present this very heartfelt, difficult conversation with Fara Gold. At 59, Fara was recently diagnosed with a form of dementia, and was told she likely has only a few years of life left. Fara is a dear friend so I felt it was important to hear how she's coping with loss, grief, losing memories, and living the end of her life. Fara's also been a writing coaching client of mine for a year, and reached tremendous depths in her self discovery through our work, most of which, unbeknownst to us, prepared her to face the biggest challenge of her life: her eminent death. Professionally, Fara is a seniors housing, services and care advisor with over three decades of specialty healthcare operations, marketing, sales, and management experience. As a high-powered executive, Fara has experience managing annual sales of $350+ million with 120 sales leaders and five regional sales managers in 72 communities in ten states. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No one knows Los Angeles like Hollywood location scout and director Jason Wisch. He’s a City of Angels native, but has also traveled the world. Between his love of photography, keen eye for what works on camera, and his motto, “I have never been to a place that I can’t find something I like” made him a perfect candidate as a location scout. He has now location scouted and managed over 500 projects. With clients ranging from Pharrell Williams, Adidas, Harley Davidson, Pepsi, Maroon 5, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, Travis Scott, YSL, Twitter, Mc Donalds and almost every car manufacturer around. One of Jason’s biggest accolades and toughest jobs was location scouting on the official “Happy” music video for Pharrell Williams. The world’s first 24-hour video. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eddie Martinez's amazing musical career as a guitar player began in the 1960’s. He’s recorded and toured with dozens of legendary musicians representing numerous styles including Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, David Lee Roth, Mick Jagger, RUN-DMC, Blondie, Meat Loaf, and Robert Palmer, to name a few. Listen in as Eddie shares stories about touring with Robert Palmer, recording with Eric Clapton, and how music heals his spirit. Eddie’s solo record, Akosua, came out in 2018. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Renee Terrill is a highly sought-after spiritual psychic medium and intuitive counselor. Renee has been offering intuitive readings and psychic medium sessions for nearly 25 years. She teaches psychic development classes and currently works with clients to connect with lost loved ones, create the life they want to live, and find their path and purpose in life. To reach Renee visit www.askrenee.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I candidly talk with "Bernie," a 30-year veteran of a metropolitan city's police force. Bernie, an African American, shares his views how on racism impacts the role of public service as an officer, what being a policeman means in terms of sacrifice, and how he tries to preserve his humanity in the wake of such stress, violence, and social despair. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Utilizing a broad mix of art media and techniques—including murals, prints, graphic design, drawing, and music collage—Ashley Montague creates pieces cut from the richest mental fabrics. Raised by artist parents, visions of abstract and impressionistic were an everyday sight. Take early influences, mix in his own flavor of life, a keen sense of flow and motion, the hand drawn element, some aerosol, a heap of color, and room to breathe… and what becomes is tasty visual elixirs.Ashley uses themes and color palates that morph and weave, creating a mixed version, only for a moment, as the piece finds directions all it’s own. “Entering the land of the unknown and unplanned is what keeps me going…not knowing my next move but still stepping sure-footed, really working through a piece. on every level,” he uses his work to explore the unseen.Ashley’s art has been sought after by brand icons Food Network, Mt. Dew, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Facebook, Nike, and Oregon Ducks Football. Instagram: @sknnymrclswww.ashleymontague.art See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tequila Alquimia founder, president, and CEO, Dr. Adolfo Murillo, was born in the small town of Agua Negra, where his grandfathers raised their families as an entrepreneur and farmer. When Adolfo was born, he witnessed the care and attention his grandfather Abelino gave to his land, crops and herds to provide for his family and the community around him. He always said, “Take care of the earth, and she will take care of you.”We discuss life between bridging cultures, professions, and how these interest with Eyedentity.When Adolfo and his family moved to the United States, he continued to visit the family in Mexico during the summers throughout his childhood. He went to school in the U.S. and on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree. When his father was close to passing away, Adolfo and his wife convinced him not to sell the ranch but to keep it in the family. Adolfo’s father agreed not to sell it if Adolfo could find a way to make the land productive. Adolfo researched different crops and ultimately decided to grow agave, which had never been done before in this particular area of Los Altos de Jalisco.Everyone thought they were crazy. They were told agave wasn’t grown in that area, so it would be impossible. The soil was dark brown, whereas tequila-producing agave is normally grown in soil that is deep red. In 1992, Adolfo conducted extensive soil tests and realized that with organic methods, it could be done. He combined the modern science he learned in the U.S. with the traditional agricultural methods employed by his grandfather in Mexico to produce an organic protocol that would change the small town of Agua Negra forever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michelle Sorro, former TV Host turned high six-figure Heart Centered Entrepreneur and Transformational Trainer, shares real talks with global game changers, spiritual luminaries, and high-performance experts in her Fire and Soul a weekly podcast filled with spiritual principles, personal development and business guidance.Featuring insights from A-Listers Jack Canfield, Panache Desai, Danielle LaPorte, Jairek Robbins, Joseph McClendon III, as well as mini self-development masterclasses, each episode is designed to empower to take immediate, inspired action for cultivating an epically aligned life. Michelle also teaches entrepreneurs how to start and scale a high-integrity online impact. Areas of expertise include how to develop a high-converting pitch to sell products and services on live video, how to cultivate a deeply engaged online community, and how to create and launch a published podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this fascinating conversation with Tim Proctor, a licensed funeral director and embalmer, we talk about death, guilt, the strangest thing he’s seen as a mortician, and how death informs life and identity. Tim has been with Riverview Abbey since 2013. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, working on his house, and playing music in a local metal band. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lisa Schroeder is Executive Chef and Owner of Mother’s Bistro Bar, in Portland, Oregon. She is a mother, grandmother, chef, restaurateur and author devoted to providing better-than-authentic renditions of traditional home-cooked dishes at her popular, award-winning restaurant.While at the Culinary Institute of America, she was selected as one of the Top Ten Student Chefs in America by Food and Wine Magazine. After graduating with honors in 1995, she continued honing her skills at two four-star restaurants in New York City – Lespinasse and Le Cirque. Her education continued with apprenticeships in Provence, France, at Roger Verge’s Moulin des Mougins and at Mark Veyrat’s L’Auberge de L’Eridan in Haute Savoie.In 2009, Schroeder released her critically acclaimed cookbook, Mother’s Best, and appeared on the Today Show, QVC and more. She is the recipient of the IACP Chef/Restaurateur Award of Excellence, National Restaurateur of the Year from Independent Restaurateur Magazine and the Woman of Achievement Award from the Oregon Commission for Women. Chef Schroeder nurtures her community as well as her guests. She participates in numerous charities and causes including Share Our Strength, Basic Rights Oregon, Americans for Gun Sense, Our House, the Raphael House and the Bradley Angle House. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Johnna Wells is propelled by momentum and a heartfelt call to cultivate connection and champion for community. As a second generation Auctioneer, Artist, and Advocate, Johnna partners with change makers, empowering each along the way to be the change they wish to see in the world. Founder of Benefit Auctions 360, Johnna is motivated to create moments that champion community and celebrate one's connection to place and purpose.Guided by seventeen years as a Professional Fundraising Auctioneer, Johnna has utilized her internationally acclaimed style of event-based fundraising to raise more than 275 million dollars for Nonprofits throughout the country. Through her signature storytelling, public speaking platform, creative call to action, and acclaimed art of fundraising model, Johnna Wells crafts moments that inspire a sense of place and purpose, generating community engagement, and propelling philanthropic support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brandon Cook is a multi-talented guitar player for major rock bands including Black n’ Blue, Dilana, The Loyal Order, and State of Balance. The recent song, “Ready for Dead,” by the Loyal Order, has over 1 million video views, and the debut album is released July 2020. Aside from being an amazing artist, Brandon is a seeker of deep meaning, self-awareness, and actively engages on the path of uncovering his identity. www.brandoncookmusic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/brandoncookmusicThe Loyal Order: Ready for Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slua80kJ8zA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A skipping stone from Portland, to Michigan, New York City, and back to Portland. It was theatre and dance worlds in Manhattan. In Portland, total immersion into the radio broadcasting world (KGON, Q105, The BEAT, and KINK), more dance, theatre, art, and endless music. For the last several years, an official “work from home-r” in my at-home studio where I voice commercials as my freelance work, and continue to interview artists, musicians, and anyone that catches my interest. Along the way, I’ve met some of the most influential people in my life. Some becoming friends, and others just a brush-by with greatness and ideas. At anytime, it seems we all get caught up together in the same cultural, political, social feelings, views, ideas, and passions. But there’s always something else out there. Any day or night can reveal something brilliant and big or very small and potent. Feels like riding a wave. And advocating for the next one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kelly Carlin, daughter of the brilliant comedian George, is a thinker, writer, talker and doodler. She’s funny, serious, silly and deep. Her fascinations range from discovering how to live a deep life, to freedom of expression, to the evolution of consciousness and the American psyche. She’s a practitioner of Zen Buddhism, has a Masters in Jungian/Archetypal psychology and comes from a family steeped in comedy, big ideas and warm hearts. Now that she’s found her voice, she’s figuring out how to use it for good while having a shitload of fun.Lately Kelly’s focus has been centered on teaching and coaching women to find their voices and essential selves through her year-long program Women on the Verge. In 2015, her best-selling memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion: Growing up with George,” was published and her honesty, keen insight and humor were on full display. Jay Mohr summed up the power of her work by saying, “For anyone that has ever not been sure who they are, this book is for you. There is a landing spot. Let Kelly Carlin be your beacon.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kalani is a gifted storyteller, songwriter, musician, poet, philosopher, priest, political satirist, and peacemaker. A Hawaiian practitioner and cross-cultural facilitator, he has experience promoting social justice through conflict resolution. His lectures inspire, challenge, and entertain while calling all to be their greater selves. His native roots allow unique perspective of the collision of two worlds: one steeped in traditional culture, and the other a juggernaut of new morality and changing economic and political persuasion. He is a messenger of integration and collaboration in a world rife with exclusion, oppression, and hopelessness. His work in behavior modification research, leadership, and political strategy gives him generous insights into group dynamics and systems of governance. Kalani is the Founding Director of the Olohana Foundation, a non-profit focused on building community capacity, cohesiveness, resilience, and emergency preparedness around food, energy, water, and knowledge systems. Kalani is also a Coastal Community Resilience Trainer with FEMA Consortium member, the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii. He serves as a cultural competency consultant for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).Visit www.mkalani.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sandi is the founder of Activating Happy, an integrative conference that brings together experts in medicine, psychology, and science to explore remarkable advances in brain science to rewire your brain to activate optimum living. She’s been a PR/marketin professional for over 25 years working with notables including Academy Award winning filmmaker/animator, Will Vinton, Moonstruck Chocolate, to the Emmy Award winning producers for the television series Babylon 5. Sandi has a master's in Anthropology & Folklore from University of Oregon, loves to ride motorcycles, and believes that through the power of love and vibrational understanding, all things are possible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Romanus is an American film/television actor and musician. He played ticket scalper Mike Damone in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), and Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life (1979). Robert originally came to Los Angeles to become a singer with the possibility of having a band. He became a singing busboy at a restaurant and met Steve Feldman, another singing busboy. The two hit it off and created their own group, Papa's Kitchen.Romanus starred in the 1983 series The Best of Times as Pete Falcone. He also starred in the 1985 film Bad Medicine. Romanus has appeared on soap operas—Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless and guest starred on many shows, including CHiPs, 21 Jump Street, Alien Nation, MacGyver, Will & Grace. Romanus directed the 2008 drama Grapefruit Moon. Romanus has three children. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bill Persky is a 5-time Emmy Award winning writer, director, and producer for such shows as the Dick Van Dyke Show, That Girl, Sid Caesar, and Kate And Allie. He is a guest lecture at NYU Film School and Yale University, and teaches comedy writing at The New York Film Academy and The University of New Haven. He is what I consider true Hollywood royalty, and his circles include Carl Reiner, Marlo Thomas, Goldie Hawn, Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, and Dick Van Dyke, and has amazing stories to share. It is my esteemed honor to introduce my guest Bill Persky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

KAREN KARBO is the author of fourteen award-winning novels, memoirs and works of non-fiction including the best-selling “Kick Ass Women” series. Her 2004 memoir, The Stuff of Life (2004), about the last year she spent with her father before his death, was a New York Times Notable Book. Her short stories, essays, articles and reviews have appeared in Elle, Vogue, O, Esquire, The New York Times, and salon.com. Karen is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Fiction, and an Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction. Her latest book, "Yeah, No, Not Happening" was released May 2020.Visit Karen at: www.karenkarbo.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Hallman Jr., 64, is considered one of the nation's premier narrative writers. During his career, he has won every major feature-writing award. A common thread in all of Hallman's stories is the exploration of the character's heart and soul. He's a frequent contributor to Readers Digest and author of four books.Tom’s website: https://tomhallman.comtwitter: https://twitter.com/thallmanjr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jennifer Batten's been playing guitar since age 8. In 1987 she was chosen from 100 guitarists to play on Michael Jackson’s BAD tour which travelled the globe for 1 1/2 years. She remained with Michael Jackson for ten years. Within a year of the HIStory tour’s completion, British guitar icon Jeff Beck asked her to join his band. She toured and recorded with him for 3 years. In 2009, Batten released her own CD and began touring her own music performing in sync with films she makes. She’s had 3 instructional DVD’s released by truefire.com. In 2011 she played a Las Vegas residency for Cirque Du Soleil. She continues to tour the globe with bands, to solos shows, to clinics, to master classes. In Jan 2016 she received the She Rocks Icon Award and shortly after, was inducted into Guitar Player Magazine’s “Gallery of the Greats.” Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCppL3WVcTIJE_cyIu3xqzJgFacebook Music page: https://www.facebook.com/JBguitar1/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm thrilled to talk Eyedentity with Barry Kibrick, three-time Emmy winner for best host and show for his series Between the Lines with Barry Kibrick. His program's aired PBS for 24 years. Barry's interviewed Queen Noor of Jordan, Ray Bradbury, James Ellroy, Anne Rice, Mario Puzo, Elmore Leonard, Ron Howard, Sir Riddley Scott, and many others. His new show on his YouTube Channel is called: Just Between Us. Barry was a recipient of the 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his enriching and entertaining programs. The award has been given to Mohammad Ali, political and influential businesspeople, seven U.S. Presidents and members of congress and celebrity influencers. To watch Barry's amazing interviews and insights: https://www.youtube.com/user/gobetweenthelinesFor social media visit Barry here: barrykibrick.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Eyedentity Talk – a podcast that aims to create deeper conversations with dynamic people from all walks of life about how new lives completely shifted who they thought they were and ultimately, how they come to “see” themselves again.Today, I’m excited to converse with Kevin Rankin. Aside from being a rockstar drummer, he’s an amazing human and a talented individual, that like many of us, went through some meaningful midlife shifts.Kevin’s been performing professionally since he was 16 years old. He began honing his skills in the ski resort bars of Montana. He spent several nights a week in smoky taverns, learning the ropes of the live music business. He’s performed with a series of internationally successful acts, including Jennifer Batten, Eddie Martinez, Missing Persons, and Animotion. In 2016 he joined the ‘80s powerhouse, A Flock of Seagulls, and since then, he’s been touring around the world playing in front of thousands of people, bringing joy and music.Tune in, and listen to Kevin’s story, where he especially focused efforts to juggle multiple identities at once: rock star drummer guy, dad, husband, and a web designer that was so passionate about his work, that he’d take calls in the middle of the night.Listen and discover what conclusions he’s drawn from living such a tumultuous life, and how these impacted his future self.Some questions I ask:What were some of the things that defined you and that you saw yourself as? (05:38)How was it for you, as a man, to show your vulnerability to the world? (21:30)Who is this person that you’re seeing glimmers of, when you think about yourself? (27:49)Do you judge yourself or other people in general? (28:59)How do you get yourself back to seeing yourself as you are, when you need it? (34:16)In this episode, you will learn:The goal of my book, “Me, My Selfie & Eye”. (01:24)What I am going to bring to the table through Eyedentity Talk. (02:39)Kevin’s story of how he shifted from playing clarinet to playing drums. (10:37)When your partner’s identity and yours intertwine too much, you lose your own identity. (13:03)A pivot point in Kevin’s life, when he acknowledged that he was in an unhealthy codependent relationship. (19:09)Accepting that you are not perfect, helps you change the parts of your life you’re not proud of. (22:58)Connect with Kevin:WebsiteInstagramTwitterYoutube ChannelLet’s connect!WebsiteFacebook PageInstagramBook: Me, My Selfie & Eye: A Midlife Conversation About Lost Identity, Grief & Seeing Who You Are See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.