It's Your Break

Here at It's Your Break we have dedicated the entire month of August to festivals. And in this episode, we are focusing on a local Kentucky festival, the Shelbyville Art and Craft Show. We speak with Sherry Kramer with ArtSpark Productions, the minds behind the festival. This year marks their 3rd year and the show keeps growing. Listen to the episode and learn how the festival came to be. For more info on the festival or ArtSpark Productions visit ⁠artsparkproductions.com⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsyourbreak/message

We are in the heart of the festival season, but why? In this quick break from It's Your Break you'll learn why! Also, do festivals benefit small towns? The answer may surprise you in this episode! Links Mentioned: Festivals: https://festivalguidesandreviews.com/kentucky-festivals/ University of Tenn. Paper: https://www.cis.tennessee.edu/sites/default/files/The%20Economic%20Impact%20of%20Festivals%20on%20Small%20Towns%20Gwen%20Shelton.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsyourbreak/message

In life, there always seems to be that one person you lean on the most. That person could be your best friend, spouse, partner, grandparents, your mom, or your dad. No matter who that person is you confide in them and you put your trust in them. Sometimes they have a way of seeing things with their wisdom and perception that makes us understand situations better. In Reena Friedman Watt's case, her rock is her dad. He is the one she always turns to and is the inspiration behind her podcast Better Call Daddy. Why did she focus her podcast around him? Join host Jonathan Mertz to find out the answer to this question and more in this latest podcast episode of It's Your Break! Reena Links - Instagram: @bettercalldaddypodcast @reenafriedmanwatts Twitter: @BetterCallDadd1 @reenareena LinkedIn:Reena Friedman Watts Website: https://bettercalldaddy.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember to Subscribe and to tell your friends about our show. Instagram: @itsyourbreak Twitter: @itsyourbreak Website: https://itsyourbreak.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsyourbreak/message

This is It's Your Break's new information and news feature called Audio Forensics. It's where we break down some of the most iconic pieces of audio and/or music by getting the stories that surround them or finding out what makes them up. In this episode, we will take a look at the Doobie Brothers' classic, What a Fool Believes and find out why it is so controversial! Can this song be called a Doobie Brothers' song? Who are the superstars involved with the legends of this song? Was Michael McDonald a record label plant? We cover these questions and more in this episode. This news and information piece used the following sound bites:   Song Clips: Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes Kenny Loggins - What A Fool Believes Kenny Loggins - Footloose Michael McDonald – I Keep Forgettin' Warren G – Regulate   News and Interview Clips: Entertainment Tonight – Michael Jackson – What A Fool Believes Clip ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHDD6Ya-O7E⁠   The Big Interview with Dan Rather – Doobie Brothers Clip ⁠https://www.axs.tv/channel/the-big-interview-with-dan-rather/the-big-interview-with-dan-rather-season-5/video/the-doobie-brothers/⁠    Follow us:   Twitter: ⁠@itsyourbreak⁠ Instagram: ⁠@itsyourbreak⁠ Tiktok: ⁠@itsyourbreak⁠ Facebook: ⁠@itsyourbreak⁠ ⁠https://itsyourbreak.com ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsyourbreak/message

Our host Jonathan Mertz reconnects with his friend and former co-worker Chris McGill (of McGill Media) to talk about his new internet radio station, "Crossroads La Grange - Classic Hits." This station plays the classics like Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, and Doobie Brothers but the station does much more than that. So, why start a new internet radio station? Well, you can watch or listen to the episode on Spotify or listen to it on Apple, Amazon, Google or iHeart radio apps. For more information on our guest: http://www.mcgillmediaproductions.com/ https://crossroadslagrange.mcgillmediaproductions.com/ Facebook - McGillMedia Crossroads La Grange For more on our host, Jonathan Mertz click the links below: http://www.jonathanmertz.com/ Twitter – @jonathanmertz Instagram – @jonathanmertz Tiktok – @jonathanmertz YouTube – @jonathanmertz Follow It's Your Break: https://itsyourbreak.com/ Twitter – @itsyourbreak Instagram – @itsyourbreak Tiktok – @itsyourbreak YouTube – @itsyourbreak --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsyourbreak/message

We've all had our fair share of relationships in our life. Sometimes they don't always work out, especially the intimate ones. Most of our relationships with family or friendships tend to be okay but even they can turn or are toxic. Life isn't always peaches and cream, that's why we need to call in a chef to collect and prepare the right ingredients into a splendid dish. That's what we have done in this episode, we enlisted the help of a Life and Relationship coach (our chef) to help us identify toxicity and how to handle it. Coach Amy Shoen is here to talk about Toxic Relationships and to give some advice based on our listener's questions. So, sit back and Take A Break with us on this episode of It's Your Break! - Jonathan Mertz For more on our guest Amy Shoen: https://motivatedtomarry.com/ Facebook: @MotivatedToMarry YouTube: @RelationshipCoachamy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachamyschoen/ For more on our host, Jonathan Mertz click the links below: http://www.jonathanmertz.com/ Twitter – @jonathanmertz Instagram – @jonathanmertz Tiktok – @jonathanmertz YouTube – @jonathanmertz Follow It's Your Break: https://itsyourbreak.com/ Twitter – @itsyourbreak Instagram – @itsyourbreak Tiktok – @itsyourbreak YouTube – @itsyourbreak --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/support

In this episode of It's Your Break, we're going to deep dive into the emotion of everything surrounding your own emotions, anxieties, and even your despair. All of these things can lead to panic attacks which are hard to handle and overcome but with the right methods, they can be managed. I have struggled with panic attacks and anxiety throughout my life, as many of you may have. But this episode doesn't revolve around my experiences, it focuses on an author that was inspired to write a book because of her own life trauma, experiences, stresses, and anxieties. Author and Anxiety Sufferer Jennifer Juvenelle openly shares her life stories that caused her own anxieties that ultimately lead to her writing ‘Daughter of Belial'. So listen or watch as we deep dive into the emotional side of things. - Jonathan Mertz For more on Jennifer Juvenelle click the links below: https://jenniferjuvenelle.com/ Instagram - @jjuvenelle Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Jennifer-Juvenelle-Author/100084032235265/ Her Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Belial-Jennifer-Juvenelle/dp/B0B9QWFBF5/ Her Book on Barnes and Nobel - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daughter-of-belial-jennifer-juvenelle/1142113552 For more on our host, Jonathan Mertz click the links below: http://www.jonathanmertz.com/ Twitter - @jonathanmertz Instagram - @jonathanmertz Tiktok - @jonathanmertz YouTube - @jonathanmertz Follow It's Your Break: https://itsyourbreak.com/ Twitter - @itsyourbreak Instagram - @itsyourbreak Tiktok - @itsyourbreak YouTube - @itsyourbreak --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/support

In this episode, we talk to the minds behind the Scandal Water Podcast, Ashely Raymer-Brown and Candy Thomas. So what is Scandal Water? Listen and find out.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/support

In this episode, we talk with some of the cast and crew of "Always Patsy Cline" a Theatre Downstream Production. The theatre talks about this musical they are performing by Ted Swindley and how it focuses on a real-life friendship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/support

In this episode, we dive into the world of Graphic Design with Matt Adams the owner of Hired Hand Studios. What's all involved in this field? Listen and find out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/support

We are BACK, with a brand NEW SEASON of It's Your Break!!! In this Premiere episode, we talk to Andrew Byrd as he is getting ready to launch his new podcast N 2 Everything. We'll find out how it all started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message

We are back with new episodes this summer but until then listen to past episodes and get in on our contest! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message

Take a listen as host Jonathan Mertz explains what's to come in 2022 for both It's Your Break and himself! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsyourbreak/message

It's our 2021 Year in review episode and Jonathan takes you on a glimpse of things that happened. He also tells you what is in store for It's Your Break coming up in 2022!

Jonathan talks about the new season and what's to come. 

In this episode, we dive deep into conversations with the creator of an eye open documentary called Growing Up Milwaukee, Tyshun Wardlaw. We talk about her life and the issues in Milwaukee. The post Growing Up Milwaukee Filmmaker Tyshun Wardlaw – IYB S2 E13 appeared first on It's Your Break.

If you ever wonder how someone becomes a photographer for the Celebrity Elite then you will have hear how Bjoern Kommerell made his mark. The post Celebrity Photographer Bjoern Kommerell – IYB S2 E12 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this episode of It’s Your Break, Jonathan Mertz talks with Award-winning Sports Journalist, Travel Expert, and Multimedia Entrepreneur, Dayvee Sutton about her life and adventures. The post Travel Expert and Multimedia Entrepreneur, Dayvee Sutton – IYB S2E11 appeared first on It's Your Break.

We talk about your health with Certified Exercise Physiologist Phung Tran on this episode of It’s Your Break. Join host Jonathan Mertz as he talks health with Phung Tran. The post Your Health w/Phung Tran – IYB S2E10 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this episode, Jonathan Mertz interviews the creators of a brand new speaker company “Tone Speak”. Listen to how Dan Digre, Anthony Lucas, and Josh Martin came together to create this new company. The post Speaking Tone with Tone Speak – IYB S2E9 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In the midst of a pandemic, Fortune Southern takes a leap of faith and opens up a Barbeque Restaurant in the Los Angles, Encino area. She is an inspirational woman making herself know in a male-dominated industry. Join Jonathan Mertz as he interviews Fortune about her journey and her restaurant. The post BBQ in LA – Fortune Southern – It’s Your Break S2E8 appeared first on It's Your Break.

On this episode of It’s Your Break, we are honored to have personal branding expert, social media icon, and CEO & Co-founder of Bell+Ivy Cynthia Johnson. Cynthia and host Jonathan Mertz talk about what personal branding is. And if you ever wanted to build your own personal brand this episode it a great place to […] The post Cynthia Johnson – Personal Branding – IYB S2E7 appeared first on It's Your Break.

If you’ve ever wondered how some podcasts seem to be able to get guest after guest? Then this episode is for you!  Jonathan Mertz will show you the methods he uses to land guests for It’s Your Break. He will walk you through the approaches he takes when talking to potential guests. This tutorial will […] The post How To Get Podcast Guests – IYB S2E6 appeared first on It's Your Break.

On this episode of It’s Your Break, Jonathan had a chance to interview DC The Brain Supreme (DC GLENN) From TAG TEAM. DC talks about his life, career, and the infamous “Geico Commercial Scoop There It Is:! So sit back and take a break with DC The Brain Supreme (DC GLENN) From TAG TEAM. The post Whoomp! (There He IS) – DC The Brain Supreme (DC GLENN) From TAG TEAM – IYB S2E5 appeared first on It's Your Break.

Life is full of diversity but not everyone sees it the same nor do they always notice the different types. In addition there are some myths out there about diversity and in this episode we hope to shed some light on that very thing. In this podcast we interview Daralyse Lyons Co-host of the Demystifying […] The post Daralyse Lyons – Demystifying Diversity – S2E4 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this episode of It’s Your Break we talk about Domestic and Home Violence and Abuse with Sabrina Osso from Osso Safe. The post Sabrina Osso – Home Abuse – IYB S2E3 appeared first on It's Your Break.

Allyson Roberts is a Transformation Expert and Intuitive Coach with proven methods to help you break free from stuck patterns. What does that actually mean? Well… Join Jonathan Mertz as he interview her about being a Transformation Expert. For More on Allyson visit these links… Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/outrageousresultsInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/outrageous_freedom/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyson-roberts/ The post Allyson Roberts – Transformation Expert – IYB S2E2 appeared first on It's Your Break.

We interview Cinnia Curran Finfer the author of Confessions of a Helmet-Free Childhood. In this interview we talk about the similarities in growing up no matter when you grew up. In addition to our audio podcasts you will be able to watch the interview on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/itsyourbreak To find out more about her […] The post Cinnia Curran Finfer – IYB S2E1 appeared first on It's Your Break.

Leo Mason grew up in rural Kentucky and he shares what it was like for him as an African-American man. This is part 2 of 2. The post Leo Mason Part 2 – IYB S1E19 appeared first on It's Your Break.

Leo Mason grew up in rural Kentucky and he shares what it was like for him as an African-American man. This is part 1 of 2. The post Leo Mason Part 1- IYB S1E18 appeared first on It's Your Break.

Leo Mason grew up in rural Kentucky and he shares what it was like for him as an African-American man. This is full interview. The post Leo Mason – Full Interview – IYB S1 Bonus appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is part 5 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef #notchefboyardee The post Chef Maria Liberati Part 5 – IYB S1E17 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is part 1 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef #notchefboyardee The post Chef Maria Liberati Part 1 – IYB S1E13 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is the full interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef #notchefboyardee The post Chef Maria Liberati – Full Interview – IYB S1 Bonus appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is part 3 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef #notchefboyardee The post Chef Maria Liberati Part 3 – IYB S1E15 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is part 2 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef #notchefboyardee The post Chef Maria Liberati Part 2 – IYB S1E14 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is part 4 of our 5 part interview with Chef Maria Liberati. Links: https://www.marialiberati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chefmarialiberati/ https://twitter.com/Marialiberati https://www.instagram.com/marialiberati @MariaLiberati #ItalianCooking #podcast #cooking #kitchen #chef #notchefboyardee The post Chef Maria Liberati Part 4 – IYB S1E16 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this six part interview, we dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at a salon. And we did it by recording the show on site at the Hair Flair Salon in Shelbyville, KY.  This is part three of our interview with the ladies at Hair Flair. The post Hair Flair – Part 3 – IYB S1E9 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this six part interview, we dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at a salon. And we did it by recording the show on site at the Hair Flair Salon in Shelbyville, KY.  This is part four of our interview with the ladies at Hair Flair. The post Hair Flair – Part 4 – IYB S1E10 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this six part interview, we dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at a salon. And we did it by recording the show on site at the Hair Flair Salon in Shelbyville, KY.  This is part five of our interview with the ladies at Hair Flair. The post Hair Flair – Part 5 – IYB S1E11 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this six part interview, we dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at a salon. And we did it by recording the show on site at the Hair Flair Salon in Shelbyville, KY.  This is part six of our interview with the ladies at Hair Flair. The post Hair Flair – Part 6 – IYB S1E12 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this full interview, we dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at a salon. And we did it by recording the show on site at the Hair Flair Salon in Shelbyville, KY.  The post Hair Flair – Full Interview- IYB S1 Bonus appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this six part interview, we dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at a salon. And we did it by recording the show on site at the Hair Flair Salon in Shelbyville, KY. This is part one of our interview with the ladies at Hair Flair. The post Hair Flair – Part 1 – IYB S1E7 appeared first on It's Your Break.

In this six part interview, we dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at a salon. And we did it by recording the show on site at the Hair Flair Salon in Shelbyville, KY.  This is part two of our interview with the ladies at Hair Flair. The post Hair Flair – Part 2 – IYB S1E8 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is part one of our interview with Diamond Dixie Diamond Dixie is a country music duo consisting of sister, Gabriela and Bianca LeDuc. For More on Diamond Dixie Check out the Links below Instagram : DiamondDixieLLCTwitter: @DiamondDixieLLCFacebook: DiamondDixieLLCYouTube The post Diamond Dixie – Part 1 – IYB S1E5 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is part two of our interview with Diamond Dixie Diamond Dixie is a country music duo consisting of sister, Gabriela and Bianca LeDuc.  For More on Diamond Dixie Check out the Links below Instagram : DiamondDixieLLCTwitter: @DiamondDixieLLCFacebook: DiamondDixieLLCYouTube The post Diamond Dixie – Part 2 – IYB S1E6 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is the bonus episode featuring our full interview with Diamond Dixie Diamond Dixie is a country music duo consisting of sister, Gabriela and Bianca LeDuc.  For More on Diamond Dixie Check out the Links below Instagram : DiamondDixieLLCTwitter: @DiamondDixieLLCFacebook: DiamondDixieLLCYouTube The post Diamond Dixie – Full Interview – IYB S1 Bonus appeared first on It's Your Break.

For More on Ali Berke follow the links and accounts below: Instagram: aliberkeofficialTwitter: @ThisIsAliBerke FacebookYouTubeSoundCloudSpotify The post Ali Berke – IYB S1E4 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This episode is Part 1 with our interview with Lora Cheadle, former Attorney turned burlesque dancer turned author. Find more on her at https://loracheadle.com/ The post FLAUNT Yourself Part 1 – IYB S1E2 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This episode is Part 2 with our interview with Lora Cheadle, former Attorney turned burlesque dancer turned author. To find out more go to https://loracheadle.com/ The post FLAUNT Yourself Part 2 – IYB S1E3 appeared first on It's Your Break.

This is the full interview with Lora Cheadle, former Attorney turned burlesque dancer turned author. To find out more go to https://loracheadle.com/ The post FLAUNT Yourself – IYB Bonus – Full Interview appeared first on It's Your Break.