LaunchCrate Podcast

It's the Season Six Finale! This week we’re chatting with Don Carter, Transformational Coach and Purveyor of Kindness Culture. Topics include vulnerability, stepping outside of your perceived limitations, and trusting yourself. Plus, there’s a Cher impersonation that you don’t want to miss! Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we wrap our season-long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about sharing that which you’ve harvested.

It's the Season Six Finale! This week we’re chatting with Don Carter, Transformational Coach and Purveyor of Kindness Culture. Topics include vulnerability, stepping outside of your perceived limitations, and trusting yourself. Plus, there’s a Cher impersonation that you don’t want to miss! Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we wrap our season-long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about sharing that which you’ve harvested.

This week we’re chatting with Alesha Bowman, the owner of Unleshed. Topics include her journey to founding unleashed, how vulnerability and creativity are intertwined, and loving your tribe.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about harvesting your own brand of fashion.Keep your ears open for LaunchCrate's special Countdown to Launch announcements in the World of Lit.

This week we’re chatting with Alesha Bowman, the owner of Unleshed. Topics include her journey to founding unleashed, how vulnerability and creativity are intertwined, and loving your tribe.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about harvesting your own brand of fashion.Keep your ears open for LaunchCrate's special Countdown to Launch announcements in the World of Lit.

This week we’re chatting with creative Husband and Wife duo, Shawn and Maria Riley, about their creative work, the heart of helping people, and the importance of self-acceptance.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about harvesting your authentic self.Keep your ears open for LaunchCrate's special Countdown to Launch announcements in the World of Lit.

This week we’re chatting with creative Husband and Wife duo, Shawn and Maria Riley, about their creative work, the heart of helping people, and the importance of self-acceptance.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about harvesting your authentic self.Keep your ears open for LaunchCrate's special Countdown to Launch announcements in the World of Lit.

This week we’re chatting with freelance cinematographer, Adrian Herrera about the power of storytelling, taking risks, and creating from the soul.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about using our talents to harvest that which we’ve sowed.

This week we’re chatting with freelance cinematographer, Adrian Herrera about the power of storytelling, taking risks, and creating from the soul.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about using our talents to harvest that which we’ve sowed.

This week we’re chatting with Vision Coach, AshleyMarie Marie about life and her latest venture. Topics range from obtaining personal data through education of self, to abundance, and include lots of other gems along the way.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about taking a leap of faith and why it works.

This week we’re chatting with Vision Coach, AshleyMarie Marie about life and her latest venture. Topics range from obtaining personal data through education of self, to abundance, and include lots of other gems along the way.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about taking a leap of faith and why it works.

This week we’re chatting with Louis Byrd, Chief Visionary Officer of Goodwim Design. Topics range from being agile, and why equity should be the norm, to remaining a constant student of life.Together we create an impromptu story about a Tiny House on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about how the constant pursuit of knowledge can help us achieve our dreams.Bonus: listen closely to hear the ghost that joined us!

This week we’re chatting with Louis Byrd, Chief Visionary Officer of Goodwim Design. Topics range from being agile, and why equity should be the norm, to remaining a constant student of life.Together we create an impromptu story about a Tiny House on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about how the constant pursuit of knowledge can help us achieve our dreams.Bonus: listen closely to hear the ghost that joined us!

This week we’re chatting with Miss Catina K. Taylor, Founder & Principal of DREAMS Consulting, about the Kansas City ecosystem, doing the impossible, and embracing your journey of self.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about how to realize our dreams.

This week we’re chatting with Miss Catina K. Taylor, Founder & Principal of DREAMS Consulting, about the Kansas City ecosystem, doing the impossible, and embracing your journey of self.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about how to realize our dreams.

This week we’re chatting with Daniel Holliday, Investor and Author of Business Credit Builder. Keep your ears open to learn more about his book, some alternative methods to fund your retirement, and why it’s important to trust yourself. Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw thing from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s "3-2-1, Go!" where we’re chatting about the importance of regular Credit Checks - for self, not the financial ones.

This week we’re chatting with Daniel Holliday, Investor and Author of Business Credit Builder. Keep your ears open to learn more about his book, some alternative methods to fund your retirement, and why it’s important to trust yourself. Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw thing from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s "3-2-1, Go!" where we’re chatting about the importance of regular Credit Checks - for self, not the financial ones.

This week we’re chatting with Crystal Everett, Real World Learning Coordinator with Kansas City Public Schools. This episode is packed to the hilt with golden nuggets about everything from allowing students to guide their own journey to the growth that’s just on the other side of discomfort.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable that you don’t want to miss, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw thing from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about giving your best and learning as you go.

This week we’re chatting with Crystal Everett, Real World Learning Coordinator with Kansas City Public Schools. This episode is packed to the hilt with golden nuggets about everything from allowing students to guide their own journey to the growth that’s just on the other side of discomfort.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable that you don’t want to miss, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw thing from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about giving your best and learning as you go.

This week we’re chatting with Deanna Munoz, Founder of the Latino Arts Foundation. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, talking about everything from the importance of mentorship and finding your voice, to trusting yourself, and what the Latino Arts Festival looks like for 2020. Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable that you don’t want to miss, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season-long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about tapping into your artistic side.

This week we’re chatting with Deanna Munoz, Founder of the Latino Arts Foundation. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, talking about everything from the importance of mentorship and finding your voice, to trusting yourself, and what the Latino Arts Festival looks like for 2020. Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable that you don’t want to miss, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season-long quest to draw things from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about tapping into your artistic side.

This week we’re chatting with Brock Wilbur, Editor in Chief of The Pitch. Topics include the importance of lifting up community voices and stories, and defining narrative. We also chat about his latest book release, Postal.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable about How to Roll the Dice, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw thing from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about the view after the climb.

This week we’re chatting with Brock Wilbur, Editor in Chief of The Pitch. Topics include the importance of lifting up community voices and stories, and defining narrative. We also chat about his latest book release, Postal.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable about How to Roll the Dice, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we extend our season long quest to draw thing from within the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about the view after the climb.

Hey podcast voyagers, we’ve made it to Season 6! The year 2020 has somehow become a verb instead of a noun, but we’re making jab steps and pivots so we can continue to do the work. That being said, our podcast episodes for the remainder of the year will be recorded virtually instead of in person, which might shift the audio quality a bit, but the content still contains dope people doing dope things. We are so excited that you’re joining us for this week’s episode, A Hero’s Return. We’re starting this season off with a bang as our guest is Jay Allen, CEO & Creator of 2923 Comics. Together we chat about the power of community and support, all the work he’s doing with his comics, non-profit, and a new venture, AND all the possibilities that exist in exploring your creative thoughts.I can’t wait for you to hear our impromptu story about Malik and the Footprint on Planet Parable, then listen as we venture off to the Creation Comet and kick off our Season Long quest to draw things from the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s "3-2-1, Go!" where we’re chatting about revisiting 2020 vision.

Hey podcast voyagers, we’ve made it to Season 6! The year 2020 has somehow become a verb instead of a noun, but we’re making jab steps and pivots so we can continue to do the work. That being said, our podcast episodes for the remainder of the year will be recorded virtually instead of in person, which might shift the audio quality a bit, but the content still contains dope people doing dope things. We are so excited that you’re joining us for this week’s episode, A Hero’s Return. We’re starting this season off with a bang as our guest is Jay Allen, CEO & Creator of 2923 Comics. Together we chat about the power of community and support, all the work he’s doing with his comics, non-profit, and a new venture, AND all the possibilities that exist in exploring your creative thoughts.I can’t wait for you to hear our impromptu story about Malik and the Footprint on Planet Parable, then listen as we venture off to the Creation Comet and kick off our Season Long quest to draw things from the view of a telescope. Be sure to stick around for this week’s "3-2-1, Go!" where we’re chatting about revisiting 2020 vision.

This week we’re chatting with returning guest and YouTuber, Herston Fails about fulfilling your creative passion, using your information to help others, and a new venture that’s cresting the horizon.Together we create an impromptu story about an anxious flyer on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name that Tune, where we battle for the title of the human jukebox. Be sure to stick around for this week’s "3-2-1, Go!," where we’re revisiting the message about 2020 vision.

This week we’re chatting with returning guest and YouTuber, Herston Fails about fulfilling your creative passion, using your information to help others, and a new venture that’s cresting the horizon.Together we create an impromptu story about an anxious flyer on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name that Tune, where we battle for the title of the human jukebox. Be sure to stick around for this week’s "3-2-1, Go!," where we’re revisiting the message about 2020 vision.

Hey podcast voyagers, thanks so much for joining us for this week’s episode, A Reflective Run. This week we’re chatting with creator, Tyia Lashe about what’s possible when you change your language, relishing the opportunity to live in your gifts, and side-stepping fear.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name that Tune, where we battle for the generational title of Jukebox Queen. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about 2020 vision.It's a Reflective Run!

Hey podcast voyagers, thanks so much for joining us for this week’s episode, A Reflective Run. This week we’re chatting with creator, Tyia Lashe about what’s possible when you change your language, relishing the opportunity to live in your gifts, and side-stepping fear.Together we create an impromptu story on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name that Tune, where we battle for the generational title of Jukebox Queen. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about 2020 vision.It's a Reflective Run!

This week we’re chatting with author and instructional coach, Joycelyn Strickland-Egans. Topics range from expanding and suspending reality, to dreaming out loud.Together we create an impromptu story about a letter to Aunt CoCo on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It?, where we‘re sketching a turkey. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about sustaining joy.It's a Joyous Journey!

This week we’re chatting with author and instructional coach, Joycelyn Strickland-Egans. Topics range from expanding and suspending reality, to dreaming out loud.Together we create an impromptu story about a letter to Aunt CoCo on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It?, where we‘re sketching a turkey. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about sustaining joy.It's a Joyous Journey!

This week we’re chatting with Je T’aime Taylor, Founder & Co-creator of Earth’s Seed. Topics include capturing knowledge through story-sharing, the difference between living and existing, and turning over every rock.Together we create an impromptu story about Finding Balance on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name That Tune, where we battle for the title of Jukebox Queen - our closest match to date. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about co-creating the expedition in front of you.

This week we’re chatting with Je T’aime Taylor, Founder & Co-creator of Earth’s Seed. Topics include capturing knowledge through story-sharing, the difference between living and existing, and turning over every rock.Together we create an impromptu story about Finding Balance on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name That Tune, where we battle for the title of Jukebox Queen - our closest match to date. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about co-creating the expedition in front of you.

This week we’re chatting with Transformational Coach, Miro Heyink, about his work with ManifestX & his Community of Conscious Entrepreneurs plus, the power of creating a vision and trusting yourself.Together we create the best story you’ll ever hear about a furry wet monster on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name that Tune, where Miro and I battle for the title of the Human Jukebox. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about manifesting your dreams.It's a Manifest Trek. Let's Go!

This week we’re chatting with Transformational Coach, Miro Heyink, about his work with ManifestX & his Community of Conscious Entrepreneurs plus, the power of creating a vision and trusting yourself.Together we create the best story you’ll ever hear about a furry wet monster on Planet Parable, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name that Tune, where Miro and I battle for the title of the Human Jukebox. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about manifesting your dreams.It's a Manifest Trek. Let's Go!

This week we’re chatting with the co-hosts of The Roundtable about creating spaces to ignite change, the important work of bridging generations, and what’s on the horizon. Together we create a phenomenal short story with the help of our story dice, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name That Tune, where Kiona and Nicole battle for the title of Jukebox Queen. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go!, where we’re chatting about the power of a heartfelt conversation. It's a Heart-to-Heart Tour!

This week we’re chatting with the co-hosts of The Roundtable about creating spaces to ignite change, the important work of bridging generations, and what’s on the horizon. Together we create a phenomenal short story with the help of our story dice, then venture off to Creation Comet, Name That Tune, where Kiona and Nicole battle for the title of Jukebox Queen. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go!, where we’re chatting about the power of a heartfelt conversation. It's a Heart-to-Heart Tour!

On this week's episode we're chatting with La’Nesha Frazier, about her work as Co-owner of Bliss Books & Wine, setting a strong foundation, and dreaming big.Together we create the best story you’ll ever hear about a shooting star, then venture with us to Creation Comet, Name That Tune, where we battle for the title of Jukebox Queen. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about fruitful pairings.BONUS: check out this week's World of Lit for a FREEBIE!

On this week's episode we're chatting with La’Nesha Frazier, about her work as Co-owner of Bliss Books & Wine, setting a strong foundation, and dreaming big.Together we create the best story you’ll ever hear about a shooting star, then venture with us to Creation Comet, Name That Tune, where we battle for the title of Jukebox Queen. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about fruitful pairings.BONUS: check out this week's World of Lit for a FREEBIE!

This week we’re chatting with Lauren Conaway, about the inspiring work of InnovateHerKC, investing in your networks and the permission to try new things.Together we create a phenomenal story about a turtle named Felicia on Planet Parable, then venture with us to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we’re blindly illustrating, Felecia the Turtle. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about the innovation that surrounds us.

This week we’re chatting with Lauren Conaway, about the inspiring work of InnovateHerKC, investing in your networks and the permission to try new things.Together we create a phenomenal story about a turtle named Felicia on Planet Parable, then venture with us to Creation Comet, Can You Draw It, where we’re blindly illustrating, Felecia the Turtle. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about the innovation that surrounds us.

On this week's episode we’re chatting with Tremesha Robinson, about her journey from nursing to advising, being uniquely you, and granting yourself the grace to plan and modify if need be. We’ll knock your socks off with our Planet Parable story about a Ball of Fire, then venture back to Creation Comet - Can You Draw It, where we’re blindly drawing a duckling. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about mapping an itinerary for an uncommon cruise. Let's Go!

On this week's episode we’re chatting with Tremesha Robinson, about her journey from nursing to advising, being uniquely you, and granting yourself the grace to plan and modify if need be. We’ll knock your socks off with our Planet Parable story about a Ball of Fire, then venture back to Creation Comet - Can You Draw It, where we’re blindly drawing a duckling. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about mapping an itinerary for an uncommon cruise. Let's Go!

On this week’s episode we’re chatting with Community Advocate and Portrait Artist, Anita Easterwood, about Pressing the Restart Button, Losing the Fear and Going After What you Want, AND learning the difference between Inspiration and Jealousy.Together we create a story about Area 51 on Planet Parable, then venture back to Creation Comet - Name that Tune, where we battle for victory. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about being the light for others.

On this week’s episode we’re chatting with Community Advocate and Portrait Artist, Anita Easterwood, about Pressing the Restart Button, Losing the Fear and Going After What you Want, AND learning the difference between Inspiration and Jealousy.Together we create a story about Area 51 on Planet Parable, then venture back to Creation Comet - Name that Tune, where we battle for victory. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about being the light for others.

On this week's episode, we’re chatting with Michele Watley, the Founder of Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet & The Griot Group, about self-care & boundaries, Openness, and not being afraid to feel fear.Together we create a story about Tommy the Turtle on Planet Parable, then venture to Creation Comet - Name that Tune, where we battle for the musical jukebox title. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about sharing a collective journey.

On this week's episode, we’re chatting with Michele Watley, the Founder of Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet & The Griot Group, about self-care & boundaries, Openness, and not being afraid to feel fear.Together we create a story about Tommy the Turtle on Planet Parable, then venture to Creation Comet - Name that Tune, where we battle for the musical jukebox title. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about sharing a collective journey.

On this week's episode we're chatting with the 2019 Kauffman Scholars Legacy Interns about life and the importance of self-discovery. Together we create a story on Planet Parable, then venture to Creation Comet - Can You Draw It? Be sure to stick around for this week's, "3-2-1, Go!," where we're chatting about the journey to harvest. Plus, a major LaunchCrate announcement in the World of Lit! It's a Harvest Exploration.

On this week's episode we're chatting with the 2019 Kauffman Scholars Legacy Interns about life and the importance of self-discovery. Together we create a story on Planet Parable, then venture to Creation Comet - Can You Draw It? Be sure to stick around for this week's, "3-2-1, Go!," where we're chatting about the journey to harvest. Plus, a major LaunchCrate announcement in the World of Lit! It's a Harvest Exploration.

This week we’re chatting about the meaning of life with Occupational Therapist and Founder of AccessAble Living, Dr. Brandy Archie.We create a story together on Planet Parable, then venture back to, Creation Comet - Can You Draw It, where we draw a shark. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about embracing the climb that is life.It's a Climbing Quest!

This week we’re chatting about the meaning of life with Occupational Therapist and Founder of AccessAble Living, Dr. Brandy Archie.We create a story together on Planet Parable, then venture back to, Creation Comet - Can You Draw It, where we draw a shark. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about embracing the climb that is life.It's a Climbing Quest!

This week we’re chatting with stay at home dad & writer, Gary Boston. We chat about which human beings are artistic masterpieces, and the impact of reading on his life.Together we also create an impromptu story about a bee on his way home, then find our way to Creation Comet, Name That Tune. Be sure to stick around for this week’s 3-2-1, Go! where we’re chatting about Ella’s Plan for creating the life you want.