Each guest shares their story about culture, values, identity, goals, and much more.
In closing out the podcast, Sarah hands over the microphone to her husband, Coleman, to guide her in conversation about ending the podcast. Sarah talks about the last four years of podcasting and what she hopes for in 2025. Connect with Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/slportal7/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Contact Sarah, email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Julia Davis is back on the podcast to share updates about her life which now includes fostering kittens. Julia happened to move into a house with a cat living in a chicken coop and now in a new home, she has five cats in addition to a group of foster kittens. Julia's community on TikTok has always been supportive of Julia giving back to her community and supporting the kittens' journeys. Connect with Julia: https://www.tiktok.com/@julia_adavis https://www.instagram.com/julia_adavis Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
A professional genealogist, Mica L. Anders stumbled into this career while earning her MFA in Visual Arts. She helps her clients dig deeper into their family histories and also creates exhibits for African American history. Working professionally for the last decade, Mica enjoys solving family mysteries and staying creative. Connect with Mica: https://www.instagram.com/andersgenealogicalservices/ https://www.facebook.com/AndersGenealogicalServices https://www.linkedin.com/in/mica-lee-anders/ https://www.andersgenealogicalservices.com/freebies Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Ann Russo founded a private practice, turned into a larger corporation, AMR Therapy, to provide mental health services for marginalized communities. She has researched and studied religious trauma and how that intersects with mental health. More recently, she has created trainings for other mental health professionals surrounding trauma with Christianity and has gotten a book deal to focus on religious trauma as a whole. Ann's Practice: https://www.amrtherapy.com Ann's Website: https://www.annrusso.org Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Linda Henderson's daughter, Andrea, was only 27 when she died suddenly in a car crash. For three years Linda waited for two trials to end, one for the driver who caused the accident, and one to remain connected with her grandson. During this time Linda was existing outside of her body, but she eventually found a larger support network and authored her memoir. Now Linda wants to help support other people's grief and embrace the moments and give the message of hope. Check out Linda's Books on Amazon: The Road of Love & Hope: https://a.co/d/61Jk5Gc Spooky Meets a Friend by Andrea: https://a.co/d/3ZqutW3 Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Lisa Cox loved her job as a copywriter in advertising when nearly twenty years ago, as a fit, healthy, non-smoking 24-year old, she had a stroke. After a year in the hospital, Lisa came out with multiple visible and invisible disabilities. She has come to learn what her “new normal” is, including life in a wheelchair and living with brain injury and neurodiversity. Lisa now works as an inclusive advertising consultant striving to change social attitudes around disability. Connect with Lisa: https://lisacox.co https://www.instagram.com/lisacox.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacox-authorspeakerconsultant/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Arden Coutts is a trans non-binary self-published indie author with a few releases under their belt with more to come. When growing up, they loved to read and hoped to one day publish a book. After a career in archeology and going to therapy, Arden has turned to writing and publishing in hopes to make community for those who find their identity later in life. Connect with Arden: www.ardencoutts.com www.instagram.com/ardencoutts Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Born a lesbian and raised Mormon, Kyleigh Weathers was taught to pray the gay away. Being so closeted made accepting her sexuality difficult. Leaving the Mormon religion meant squaring up with the self abandonment she had done for so many years. She began healing her attachment wounds, started to date herself and discovered her worth. Now in a good co-parenting relationship with her son's father and on disability, Kyleigh has started her business Queerly Attached to coach queer folks on attachment styles and connecting with themselves. Kyleigh's Recommended Books: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After by Katherine Woodward Thomas Connect with Kyleigh: https://queerlyattached.net https://www.instagram.com/queerlyattached/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
While an industrial engineering student at Cornell University in 1970, Ken Kunken sustained an injury that left him a quadriplegic, nearly fully paralyzed. After spending more than nine months in care, just eleven days after his release, Ken was back at school continuing his studies. He continued on with his studies, earning degrees in counseling and eventually working to be an assistant district attorney in Nassau County. Ken hasn't let his disability stop him from achieving goals he previously had and he is now a proud husband, father, and recently authored his book “I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story.” Connect with Ken: https://kenkunken.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566473121422 Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Growing up in Peru, Catherine Gairard didn't have the financial means to pursue her musical passions, but at fifteen she started playing the guitar and from there and has since developed a passion for music composition. With a goal of becoming a cinematic composer, Catherine has a wide array of talents. Half-French and half-Peruvian, Catherine enjoys traveling and spending her time exploring other cultures. Connect with Catherine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdwJUZ6DIvFdw09_O_2RXBg Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Cherish Amber identifies as queer, gay, and a lesbian and prioritizes safe spaces for queer folks. She loves her job as a sex and relationship coach and focuses on clarity, communication, consent, and connection. Based in the UK, Cherish shares her experiences being part of the queer community and the differences around the world and being out for less time than her partner. Connect with Cherish: https://www.cherishamber.com https://www.instagram.com/thecherishamber Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Not sure how it's been four years of podcasting, but here we are! In this episode, Sarah gives some life updates and shares what she has gotten up to in the last year as she gets ready to take on married life and year five of podcasting. Connect with Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/slportal7/ https://www.tiktok.com/@introducingsarah Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
In this episode, I've included highlights from four episodes from the third year of Introducing Me. These episodes were recorded between October 2022 and March 2023 and thoughts or opinions may have changed since the time of recording. Check out their entire episodes in the archives. Markus: Raising a Gender Neutral Child in a Three Parent Family; https://www.mharwoodjones.com Melanie: Former Disney Stepsister; https://www.tiktok.com/@magicalgirlmelanie Emma: IVF Treatment Abroad; https://www.instagram.com/YourIVFabroad/ Arcadia: Miss Boston Earning a PhD in Psychology; https://www.instagram.com/arcadiaewell/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
In this episode, I've included highlights from five episodes from the second year of Introducing Me. These episodes were recorded between October 2021 and July 2022 and thoughts or opinions may have changed since the time of recording. Check out their entire episodes in the archives. Michael: An Intellectual Disability and a Dream; https://a.co/d/htOHKiM Vera: Immersed in the Deaf Community; https://www.tiktok.com/@veepats Jessica: Team USA Paralympic Discus Thrower; https://www.tiktok.com/@jessie_heims Marsha: From Firefighter to Fire Marshal; https://iabpf.org Edward: Being Trans in Music and Literature; https://www.edward-underhill.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
In this episode, I've included highlights from five episodes from the first year of Introducing Me. These episodes were recorded between February and July 2021 and thoughts or opinions may have changed since the time of recording. Check out their entire episodes in the archives. Kelly: Former and Future Political Candidate; https://www.tiktok.com/@kellykrout Kevin: Strength & Conditioning, Now in the NFL Mirinda: Author and Avid Traveler; https://mirindakossoff.com Kandrea: Bringing AI to Entertainment Rabbi Noyo: Non-Traditional Paths and Inclusivity; https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi.noyo Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Mandee Bowsmith spent twenty four years working in human resources for municipal and state governments. Having a wonderful mentor that she could see herself in, Mandee continued to show up as her authentic self in the workspace - a gay woman who is medicated for ADHD. More recently, Mandee started her own business to consult and coach others in professional development. Connect with Mandee: https://www.bluenoteresources.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandee-bowsmith-ms-cec-75570148/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
At a young age, Aiden Gabor entered the family business being associated with a well-known crime family. Once in college, he was approached by two members of the Department of Justice, threatening to send his mother to jail. Aiden flunked out of college and joined the police force to report back to the DOJ members at their request. Aiden ended up in quite a dark place and has since found peace in the Baha'i faith. Connect with Aiden: https://conflictingloyalties.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Neil Laird travelled the globe as a historical documentary producer and now brings ancient history into his adventure books. As a queer filmmaker and novelist, he understands the importance of representation that he is able to showcase in his novels, Prime Time Travelers, that he wasn't able to make on the television screen. Outside of publishing, Neil loves to travel especially wherever he may be able to see ancient ruins and artifacts. Connect with Neil: https://www.tiktok.com/@gay_history https://www.neillaird.com Buy his book: https://a.co/d/bxDvVCL Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
When JD Mass's parents had children, they wanted to raise their kids surrounded by Black culture and intentionally be anti-racist. JD grew up with predominantly Black friends and wanted to understand the roots of racism that he saw. From working with Nelly, to finding an accepting community in Israel, JD shares about many life experiences in this episode including more on his book “Race for What?” and his podcast “Same Difference.” Connect with JD: https://samedifference.life https://www.instagram.com/raceforwhat/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drjdmass Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Jason Tuttle is the father of two special needs children with mental and physical disabilities who lost his fifteen-year-old son Zachary. Zachary had Eagle-Barrett syndrome and when he was two, Jason left work as an elementary physical education teacher to become a stay at home parent. After Zachary passed away, Jason's counselor recommended journaling which eventually led Jason to creating his Letters to Zachary Facebook page to share his grief journey with other fathers and now anyone in their grief journey. Connect with Jason: https://www.facebook.com/p/Letters-to-Zachary-61552174684952/ https://www.tiktok.com/@Letters2Zachary Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Luaskya Nonon is a first generation Afro-Latina American whose parents empowered her to navigate different spaces while staying true to herself. Growing up in Brooklyn, Luaskya was used to diverse communities until she went to college and then law school at predominately white institutions. A corporate lawyer for twenty years, she more recently founded her consultancy Equity Principle Consulting where she helps leaders create inclusive spaces and coaches those navigating the complexities of the corporate workplace. Connect with Luaskya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luaskyanonon/ https://equityprinciple.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
A disabled Army Veteran, Zorina's retirement hasn't been quite what she expected. Retiring from Veterans Affairs in 2020 didn't mean that Zorina stopped helping her fellow veterans and a few months prior, Zorina had become a caregiver for her brother who had a brain stroke. In December 2021 she was inspired to create a children's game, ZomadicShift, to help combat digital balance. Since then, she's continued to work on different games and is working on getting her children's book published. Check out Zorina's games: https://zochey.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Growing up, Karen Anne Coccioli experienced a lot of trauma and turned to writing when she developed a stutter. Her writing truly saved her and now in her seventies, she has published her memoir, Paradise, to help others who have experienced such hardships. Karen has always known she was gay and ultimately, began to live authentically. She also publishes gay erotica under her pen name, Annie Moon. Connect with Karen: https://www.karenannecoccioli.com https://www.authoranniemoon.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Michael Fosberg grew up in Chicago with his Armenian mother, step-father, and half-siblings, but didn't wonder about his biological father until he was in his 30s. Armed with a name and potential location, Michael quickly found his father and learned about his previously unknown Black heritage and family. He published his memoir Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self Discovery which he also turned into a one-man play. Michael has found himself in the world of DEI helping people realize they have more in common than they have differences. Connect with Michael: https://incognitotheplay.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Jack Schaefer was only five or six-years old when he took his first judo class. Since then, he has learned more about the culture and language of Asian countries. First training and teaching martial arts, he was guided to learn medicine and went on to study Chinese medicine in both the US and China. More recently, Jack's lifelong interest in Daoism led to the co-creation of Parting Clouds to further Daoist education. Connect with Jack: mountainwestwellness.com partingcloudsdaoisteducation.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Edward Miskie has spent his life in the theatre and ten years ago, cancer didn't stop him. Edward was diagnosed with a rare Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma right before he turned 25. He got back on the stage after he went through treatment, but now he's more focused on writing and producing. Edward recently republished his book, Cancer, Musical Theatre & Other Chronic Illnesses, as a 10-Year Cancer Survivorship Anniversary Edition. Connect with Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardmiskie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@edwardmiskie Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cancer-musical-theatre-other-chronic-illnesses-edward-miskie/1142386300?ean=9798987044704 Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
For the past eight years, Miguel Yga has been traveling to experience different cultures. He grew up in a conservative Mexican culture and became a corporate lawyer. But Miguel decided to quit his job, pay off his debts, and with little in his bank account, embarked on a journey of exploration and self-discovery that led him to travel throughout North and South America, especially to experience life among indigenous cultures. Miguel always dreamed of being a writer and he recently published his first book, The Embrace of Silence: A Story of Hope and Healing During the Guatemalan Civil War. Connect with Miguel: www.ramblingandroving.com https://www.youtube.com/@ramblingandroving/ Book: https://a.co/d/5WP5ki4 Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Nicole “Nikki” Lewis knew she wanted to go into law in the fourth grade and has now been a practicing attorney for more than twenty years. She got her first attorney job at the LA County Children's Support Services Department and now owns and operates a family law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a kid, Nikki thought that fitness wasn't for her, but stress from her job made her realize she needed a change and she eventually found bodybuilding. Originally she didn't plan to compete, but she went professional in her first wellness competition and is now going to compete in figure. Connect with Nikki: https://www.nlewislaw.com https://www.instagram.com/coachnikkilew/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
In 2012, Hanan Merabi started the non-profit Earth's Angels with a main focus of helping combat infant and maternal mortality. Orphaned at 8-years-old in Ghana, Hanan moved to the US at 15, but ran away at 18 from her adopted family and later started her career in nursing. Now a mother of two sons, Hanan works to help other mothers and folks in Ghana. Connect with Hanan: https://thelegacyisme.com https://youtu.be/y6DFNZdSG0Q?si=CYdoqKGoiILKRG8Y https://www.tiktok.com/@hananmerabi Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
In 2016, Jason Muth made his first investment in real estate and has since left the traditional workforce. Prideaway Stays offers short-term rentals in Provincetown with a commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. He also hosts the podcast, The Real Estate Law Podcast with his real estate attorney husband. In this episode Jason shares how his journey in real estate has grown along with his growing family after adopting their almost five-year-old daughter at birth. Connect with Jason: https://jasonmuth.com https://prideawaystays.com https://www.youtube.com/@therealestatelawpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Boots Knighton was diagnosed with three separate congenital heart diseases in 2020. Delayed from COVID, she was able to have open heart surgery in 2021 and has been working her athleticism back up. Boots started her podcast The Heart Chamber to help other patients like herself know what to expect. In this episode, Boots goes into detail about her surgery and her life prior and afterwards, including how her life as an educator has changed. Connect with Boots: https://www.theheartchamberpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/theheartchamberpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/boots.knighton/ https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneBootsKnighton/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with a rare, neuromuscular disease called Friederich's ataxia at age 17. She had always been clumsy, but her handwriting had gotten worse and about a decade later, she started using a wheelchair. At first, Jen had a lot of fear, but eventually found acceptance and has recently authored her memoir, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. Connect with Jen: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenniferGasner/ https://www.instagram.com/jennygwriter/ Buy her book: https://a.co/d/iPp4t6z Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
At a young age, Amethysta (Ami for short) believed that genetics held the key to engineering a better human being. Struggling with mental health and identity, Ami transitioned genders in 2022 to better align with who she always knew she should be. In doing so, she now knows that you can't engineer a better human and her professional focus has shifted from biochemistry and analytics to researching gender and identity, alongside becoming an author. Connect with Amethysta: https://www.amethysta.io https://genderidentitytoday.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Jacey Keller lost her mom, Shawn, ten years ago when she was still in high school. Three years ago she was inspired to help others with their own grief and she started coaching. In this episode, she shares her personal grief story, her growing family, and how to support other people through grief. Connect with Jacey: https://www.instagram.com/rebuildyourlife.griefcoach https://www.facebook.com/p/Jacey-Keller-Coaching-100071519215475/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Asher's musical journey began at the tender age of two, though he never anticipated it would become his full-time pursuit as an adult. Initially, while residing in NYC, he took up the violin as a means to supplement his income. However, over time, his musical endeavors blossomed into a full-fledged career, diverging from his academic background in biology and nursing. In this episode, Asher delves into his musical passions and sheds light on the intricacies of freelancing in the industry. Connect with Asher: https://www.asherlaub.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Jean Jacques Brun, better known as JJ, or The Retired Spy spent 20 years in the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces and now 25 years as the founder of DHC Training Co. As a child, school was hard and he loved sports, so it was natural for him to join the service. He now trains the Four Temperament (DISC) Model of Human Behavior for personal and professional growth. Check out JJ's work: https://theretiredspy.com/the-art-of-interpersonal-relationships/ https://theretiredspy.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Ryan DeLena is about to get a degree in outdoor education, but he's already adventuring outside and guiding others. Ryan is currently a climbing guide with Acadia National Park and likes to have the chance to connect with guests on their outdoor excursions. He started skiing at a young age with his dad and knew that that would be his realm. While on an excursion in Antarctica, without wifi, his dad started writing a book, which ended up becoming the book he co-authored with Ryan, Without Restraint, which shares Ryan's story of being taken out of traditional school and having a traumatic experience in therapeutic schools to finding success on the ski slopes. Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extreme_ryan_delena/?hl=en Ryan's Book: https://a.co/d/ac4Wi0r Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Alex Williams is the granddaughter of Black Panthers and has always been inspired to care for others. She started in home health care, went to school to become an EMT, is trained as a doula for home births and went into law enforcement to pursue justice. As an ironman triathlete turned wrestler, she learned about the benefits of hyperbaric chambers and for the past seven years she has been growing her business, Holistic Hyperbarics in the Bay Area of California. Connect with Alex & Holistic Hyperbarics: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hh/ https://www.hh-bayarea.com https://www.instagram.com/holistic_hyperbarics Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
When speaking with Kristof Morrow, you may notice that he says “Shakespeare” throughout the conversation, and while he has a fondness for the author, it's an audible tic because of his Tourette's. Kristof has relocated to Vancouver after having a rough childhood, serving as a medic in the US Navy, and being a journalist in Texas. He recently published his first book which is a fantasy novel showcasing many walks of life. Connect with Kristof: https://linktr.ee/kristofmorrow Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
John Lawyer grew up in rural Oklahoma and joined the Army right after college. He worked in counterintelligence and counterterrorism stationed in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. John stayed abroad after retiring to civilian life, but now resides in North Texas. He's always remained kind and positive, wanting to make a difference even while working through burnout and PTSD. John had a spiritual awakening as an Omnist and worked to create a nonprofit spiritual community. Connect with Kishar Spiritual Community: https://kishar.org https://www.youtube.com/@PeaceOnYourJourney/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
At nineteen, Anne left her small hometown in Finland, landing in Paris and later spending years in England. It was shortly after leaving Finland when she started losing her hair due to alopecia. Anne felt that she was losing control of her body and was in hiding for almost 20 years due to shame of being bald and having to wear bad wigs, and not being able to recognize herself in the mirror. Nowadays higher quality wigs are available and she's working to get better access to them in Finland for her fellow alopecians. Connect with Anne: https://www.instagram.com/avain.io/ https://www.avain.io Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
A performer since three years old, Mari Reisberg has always been creative. She's lived the performer's life and then decided to go back to school to become a therapist because she loves supporting other people. Utilizing dance movement therapy, Mari brings creativity into her sessions and helps people reclaim their creativity as it is something for everyone. Connect with Mari: www.sustainingcreativity.com https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity/ https://www.facebook.com/sustainingcreativity https://www.linkedin.com/in/mari-reisberg-b1320151/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
When Ann Coleman's son was a teenager, the home was a battleground. Ann tried to control his behavior in authoritarian ways and was highly reactive rather focusing on emotional well being. Ann and her husband sent their son to a two month residency treatment program and afterwards moved the family to her hometown to be with her mother. Her relationship with her son, now 22, is much better. Now Ann reads through the science to help educate other parents foster better relationships with their children. Connect with Ann: https://speakingofteens.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofteens Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Darlene Greene is a retired Navy Commander after 20 years in the service including three tours and overseeing more than 1200 people. Following the military, she transferred her leadership skills into information technology, Dean of Culver Girls Academy, and health technology. Darlene shares stories about creating the Returning Warrior Weekend Workshop to help warriors and families better transition, marrying a great Navy Captain, his diagnosis with Alzheimer's, her journey caring for him, and how LifeWave patches which elevate GHK-Cu to activate their own stem cells have changed their lives. Darlene's Website: https://iamreverseaging.com Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Shannon Whittington felt a lot of shame around the word lesbian and was not out at work until a coworker outed her. Since then she has become much more open and an advocate against homophobia in the workplace. She authored the short read, “LGBTQ+ ABCs for Grown Ups” to help with beginner knowledge for people who want to be allies of the community. She has since earned her doctorate in Nursing and works on advocacy in healthcare. Connect with Shannon: https://www.whittingtonconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwhittington/ Buy her book: https://a.co/d/43RScoa Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
At four years old, Farah left London to visit family in India and ended up living there until she was 18. A Parsi by faith, her mother always encouraged her to simply be herself, while learning the language and culture around her. Getting the call that her mother had been shot while she was living in Dubai is a moment that changed her world. Farah authored the book “Meher & Me” to honor her. Professionally, she has been in the banking world for more than 30 years and enjoys yoga and baking. Connect with Farah: https://www.farahpress.com https://www.instagram.com/farah.press/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1739355008?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
More than just her identity, Celia Sandhya Daniels' goal in life is to be a good human being. She is an Asian Indian who identifies as gender non-binary, trans femme and uses she/they pronouns. Celia has a strong business background and is a management consultant and advocate of the LGBTQ+ community. Connect with Celia: https://www.rebekon.com/celia https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiasandaniels/ https://twitter.com/celiasandaniels https://www.instagram.com/celiasandaniels/ https://www.facebook.com/celiasandhyadaniels/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Brandy Morgan is the founder of Morgan Legacy Group LLC where she advocates for and to help others who have experienced homelessness or sickle cell disease. Brandy spent a year and half as a single mom in the unhoused community before getting back on her feet through transitional housing support through the YWCA and help from the Dress for Success program. Additionally, she brings advocacy and awareness to sickle cell after having lost her close friend Andy to the disease in 2009. Connect with Brandy: https://www.themorganlegacygroup.com https://www.instagram.com/morgan.legacy.group/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Richard Kweku EzeAgu “Eze” Akinyemi uncovered his ancestral roots through DNA after visiting Nigeria in 2013. He believes there is a revelation day waiting for each African descendant as they reconnect to their roots. Since discovering his heritage, Eze's life has been enriched and he has embraced African fashion, egusi soup and other cuisine, along with changing his name. Connect with Eze: https://www.foundmypeople.com https://www.instagram.com/_foundmypeople Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Jean Johnson is the author of the children's books Rynnie Roo's Adventures which was inspired when her first grandchild was born. Having grown up in the Yucatan jungle before moving to the United States, she would find herself putting on puppet shows to cross language barriers. Jean shares about the different cultures she's experienced and how she is a big kid at heart. Connect with Jean: https://rynnieroo.com https://www.facebook.com/bobbiejeanspage?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/rynnieroosadventures https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jean-Johnson/author/B0BWVZKGGM? Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
Katherine McCord has six invisible disabilities, including OCD, bipolar 1, and misophonia. Katherine doesn't let any of her disabilities stop her and knows how to acclimate to situations around her. In her professional career in people operations, she invented the first anti-biased applicant tracking system. Katherine is an international speaker focusing on integrity, inclusion, and innovation. Connect with Katherine: https://www.kmccordspeaking.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
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