Keeping Alive

My guest today is my mother, Michelle Garratt. Whether it be preforming in musical theater, being a jazz singer in a band named NSYNC, having years of experience as a teacher, or being a mother of three, Michelle has played many roles throughout her life. She also goes into detail about living as a person diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's Disease. We can all learn from Michelle's stories.

Chang Park is on a journey of finding his own voice through music. In this episode of Keeping Alive, Chang discusses what kind of inspirations help him through this musical journey. These inspirations vary from knowledgeable music teachers, learning the importance in reconnecting with your roots, and the true value of listening. This is how Chang Park is Keeping Alive.

My guest today is Jannik Ehret. Having moved to the U.S. from Helmstedt, Germany at age 10, he as lived at a total of 16 different places. From his constant travel, he recalls memories that has stuck with him to this day. Memories such as: a childhood club he led where they made money and weapons to fight off the volleyball players, Jannik finding buried treasure in his backyard, and Jannik's attempt at being the most popular guy in high school. Find out the lessons Jannik learns through the stories of his life.

My guest today is someone that I’ve been good friends with since high school who has a very talented career in theater. He’s preformed in lead roles such as lord Farquuad in Shrek the Musical, Gaston in beauty and the beast, and Amus Hart in Chicago. He now focuses his attention on directing and currently works as a director at the Lewiston Civic theater in Lewiston, Idaho, with his most recent directing credit being Sweeney Todd. This guy puts his heart and soul in everything he does. I’d like you all to meet, Conner Brown. 

Today’s guest is one of the most inspiring and influential people I know. She was born in a small town, Jackson Michigan, with a strong faith and a close knit family.  As a child, she had dreams of one day seeing the world. As of now, she’s been all around the world and won’t stop moving to this day. I don’t think she’d like me sharing her age, but let’s just say her looks could fool you (She's 80). She still goes on two walks a day and has more of an active lifestyle than most millennials! I’d like everyone to meet my grandma, “Carolyn Best”. In this interview, we discuss: how it was like to live as a child in a small town during the 1960s, the struggles and accomplishments of being a nurse, the value of travel and how it impacts the way you think, and what it means to connect with your faith.