Meet My Inspiration

On this episode of Meet My Inspiration, I speak to Eric Roberts. Eric is an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated Actor and one the busiest actors in Hollywood with over 600 acting credits to his name. He's also a wonderful guy that has a great appreciation for the gifts life has given him. The podcast “Killer's Vault” is available on iTunes & Spotify. And watch for him on Season Two of Righteous Gemstones on HBO. --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #EricRoberts #EmmaRoberts #JuliaRoberts #TheRighteousGemstones #AcademyAwards #GoldenGlobes #meetmyinspiration #chrisminyen

On this episode of Meet My Inspiration, I talk with Laurie Woolever. Laurie is a writer and editor, and for nearly a decade, worked as the personal assistant to the late author, TV host and producer Anthony Bourdain. Laurie's latest book “Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography” is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes view into the life of Anthony Bourdain from the people who knew him best. You can find Laurie on Twitter & Instagram both @lauriewoolever. Her new book is available from September 28 and I highly recommend it to anyone that was a fan of Anthony Bourdain. --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks with Andrew McKenna. Andrew's story is just incredible. He went from being a US Federal Prosecutor to becoming profoundly addicted to heroin and eventually to a life as a bank robber. He served some tough years in federal prison but came out of it a new man. He turned his life around and is an advocate for people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. He works now as a National Keynote Speaker, Executive Speaking Coach and Author of “Sheer Madness: From Federal Prosecutor to Federal Prisoner”. Andrew's memoir, “Sheer Madness: From Federal Prosecutor to Federal Prisoner” can be found on Amazon using the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Sheer-Madness-Federal-Prosecutor-Prisoner/dp/1503076210 --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks with rock legend and lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltrey. Roger is one of the founding members of The Who, a band that has been going strong for nearly 50 years. Roger is a legendary singer with one of the greatest screams in Rock & Roll. He's had a successful solo career as well, both in music and as an actor. In 2018 he also wrote his memoir titled Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite which is a great read for any fan of Roger & The Who. To stay up to date on Roger & The Who, find The Who's official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. You can also visit thewho.com Roger's memoir, Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite is available both in print as an Audio Book narrated by Roger Himself. --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #TheWho #RogerDaltrey #ClassicRock #TheBeatles #TheRollingStones #LedZeppelin #meetmyinspiration #chrisminyen

On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks with Brian Volk-Weiss. Brian is the CEO of The Nacelle Company & Comedy Dynamics and he's a seasoned producer /director in the world of stand-up comedy. He's worked with some of the biggest names in comedy and has made quite a name for himself along the way. He's a hard-working, passionate and wonderfully foul-mouthed guy, and you'll not only be inspired by his success story but also by his incredible heart. Many of his latest projects are found all across the internet, but check out “The Movies That Made Us” streaming on Netflix and one of his favorite comedy specials he was involved with, "Ali Wong: Baby Cobra", also on Netflix. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks to Greg Fitzsimmons. Greg is a legendary stand-up comedian, seasoned television writer and the host of a very successful podcast that's been going for 12 years. In this talk Greg shares some great stories from his life and his 30 years in working in comedy and television. And at the end he tells a pretty good dirty joke to top it all off. To keep up with Greg check out https://gregfitzsimmons.com/for his latest tour dates and podcast episodes. FitzDog Radio is also on all podcast platforms. And His book: Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1439182698 --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, speaks with Jill Heinerth. Jill is one of the world's premier underwater explorers, and the first person to dive inside iceberg caves. According to filmmaker James Cameron, “More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the places Jill Heinerth has gone right here on earth.” Jill leads expeditions into extreme environments to advance scientific and geographic knowledge. Her projects have been broadcast on the CBC, BBC, PBS, Discovery Channel, and television networks worldwide. Her bestselling book INTO THE PLANET – My Life as a Cave Diver has drawn acclaim from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and O Magazine. Heinerth details her journey into the extreme world of underwater cave exploration, where she has had to overcome fear in order to go where no one has gone before. To find out more about Jill go to http://www.intotheplanet.com/. There you will find links to all he social media and a link to check out her excellent memoir, by the same name, Into The Planet. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #JillHeinerth #IntoThePlanet #meetmyinspiration #chrisminyen

On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, speaks with Adam Carolla. Adam is a comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a podcast, which has set the world record as the “most downloaded podcast”. He co-hosted Loveline on radio and MTV, The Man Show on Comedy Central and has written and directed several feature films and documentaries as well. He's done a lot from reality shows to home improvement shows and even written several New York Times best-selling books. All while making us laugh and guiding people towards bettering themselves in every way. To keep up with Adam and his many endeavors check out https://adamcarolla.com/ for his latest podcast episodes and tour dates. His latest book: I'm Your Emotional Support Animal is available on Amazon. And don't miss one of his latest films, No Safe Spaces, focusing on how free speech is under attack in America today at https://nosafespaces.com/ --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #adamcarolla #adamcarollashow #kimmel #jimmykimmel #jimmykimmellive #howardstern #sternshow #DWTS #KROQ

On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, speaks with Keith Knight. Keith is a Nationally-syndicated cartoonist, TV creator & writer and a speaker on issues of race, diversity & inclusion. He's had a nearly 30-year career as a cartoonist as the creator of three popular comic strips: The Knight Life, (th)ink, and the K Chronicles. He is also a creator, writer and executive producer of the new series “Woke” streaming now on Hulu. If you're a fan of Keith and his work I'd suggest first go to Patreon and show him your support at https://www.patreon.com/keefknightAlso, check out his website http://www.kchronicles.com/to see some of his latest work and to keep up on of his many ongoing projects. And of course, the first season of “Woke” is streaming now on Hulu https://www.hulu.com/ I highly recommend it. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

On this episode of Meet My Inspiration, MMI host, Chris Minyen talks with John Brenkus. John is probably best known for the long-running and award-winning series on ESPN called ‘Sport Science”. John has created and hosted many television series, written a New York Times best-selling book, hosts multiple podcasts and works as Chief Marketing Officer for sports drink brand KILL CLIFF, a popular brand discussed by Joe Rogan and many others. Be sure to check out his latest series Soul & Science, available via the app on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Also, don't miss the podcast Ted Nugent Spirit Campfire wherever Podcasts are available. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- On this episode of Meet My Inspiration I speak with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil is an astrophysicist, author, TV presenter and the director of The Hayden Planetarium in New York City. Neil is known to millions around the world as an expert on all matters related to space and he makes complicated subjects both appealing to learn about and accessible. But beyond his impressive accomplishments, of which there are many, he is also a really funny, sweet and insightful person. Check out his newest series “Cosmos: Possible Worlds” on Mondays on Fox and streaming on Hulu the following day. And don't miss his wonderful podcast “Star Talk”. Also, do go find him on Twitter @neiltyson for an inspiring, entertaining and informative experience. He's also on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, all @neildegrassetyson --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- On this episode of Meet My Inspiration I speak with David Breakspear. David's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. From the age of ten, he's spent nearly 40 years in and out of the criminal justice system in the UK. He has had a rough life with long stretches in prison, periods of homelessness and drug addiction. But, against all odds, at nearly 50 years of age, he managed to turn his life around. He now uses his voice and experiences to both reach out to at risk youth and to inspire change and reform in the criminal justice and education systems. Certainly, one key point that can be taken from his story is that it's never too late to change yourself for the better. If he can break the cycle of a life of crime, imprisonment and drug abuse, you can certainly make the change that you want in your life. However big or small it may be. If you'd like to connect with David or read his recent articles on prison reform and other related topics, check out his blog at https://journeyofareformedman.net/ --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- On this episode of Meet My Inspiration I talk with Josh Pelland. Josh is a former Royal Marine Commando having severed in Afghanistan amongst many other places. He left the Royal Marines and spent some time working in maritime security all around the world. He then returned to his home in Western Canada and dedicated himself to a life climbing and adventure. That was until 2016 when a fall while climbing left him paralyzed below the chest. Josh has been challenged and struggled through a lot, but he's never given up. I found Josh to be a real inspiration and I'm sure you will too. If you want to find out more about Josh and keep up on his activities you can check out his website https://www.joshuapelland.com There you'll find his social media links, some cool photos of the many things he has done in life and links to book him for speaking engagements. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- On this episode of Meet My Inspiration I talk with Siv Harstad. Siv is on an epic mission. She is aiming to become the first person ever to climb the highest mountain on every continent, which she's already done, climb the highest volcano on every continent, which she's nearly done and to visit both the North and South Poles. After hearing her inspiring and harrowing tales from going blind while standing atop Mount Everest to her success in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur, I think everyone will agree that she will undoubtedly succeed to become the first person ever to achieve such an amazing feat. If you want to find out more about Siv and keep up on her activities you can find her on Instagram at @SivHarstad and go to her website https://www.aimlofty.com/ Should anyone be interested in partnering with her or sponsoring her journey, just click the “Get In Touch” link right on her homepage. You can also hear more about her Everest Summit in her Ted Talk available on YouTube. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- On this episode of Meet My Inspiration I talk with Ashaba Faridah. Ashaba is a pilot in Uganda, East Africa. But she is so much more than just a pilot. She is also the Founder & CEO of Bambino Life Foundation, an organization that focuses on promoting education & empowerment for young girls, creating awareness about children living with disabilities and providing a sustainable environment to children living in orphanages.She and her foundation have impacted the lives of thousands of children in her community. She has also been named to the Top 40 under 40 and a representative of the UN Women “Impossible To Ignore” campaign. If you want to find out more about Ashaba and keep up on her activities you can find her on most major social media platforms at the links below: Twitter @ashabafaridah Facebook @usherber.fashly Instagram @ashabafaridah LinkedIn @ashaba-faridah-1405014a For those interested in donating to her foundation or learning more about what they do, please visit https://bambinolife.org/ She also has a great Ted Talk available on YouTube. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- Ben Anderson was once described by VICE Co-Founder Shane Smith as “a fucking savage”, meant to be a compliment. He is an Emmy nominated journalist, author and filmmaker. He is a Senior Producer and Correspondent for VICE on HBO. He's been covering foreign conflict for almost 20 years, has made over 70 documentaries during that time and authored two books, No Worse Enemy and The Interpreters. He's a skilled story teller who boldly goes where most journalists will not, resulting in very compelling reporting. If you want to find out more about Ben you can find a great collection of his travel photos Instagram and keep up with him on Twitter, both @BenJohhnAnderson. Check out his films like Battle for Marjah & This is What Winning Looks Like. Also his book No Worse Enemy is available on Amazon. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- On this episode I welcome Guadalupe Araoz. She is from Buenos Aries, Argentina where she studied Economics and worked in finance for several years. That is until she was inspired to leave it all behind for a life of travel and adventure. In this talk she shares her journey with us from what inspired her to leave her career to discovering her true passion in life and choosing to pursue it completely. She also shares with us how she has grown and changed through many wonderful experiences and even some pretty tragic events too. If you want to find out more about her and her amazing adventures you can find her wonderful YouTube channel (which also includes English subtitles) by searching Guada Araoz, find her on Instagram @GuadaAraozWeb, Facebook @ GuadaAraozWeb and follow her blog GuadaAraoz.com --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- Yonason describes himself as “a keynote speaker with 3000 years' experience” and as an Ethics Warrior. He's also an educator, author, TEDx presenter and once atheist turned Rabbi. He's a very fun and insightful guy to talk with and we cover a pretty wide range of topics here. You may not agree with everything he says, but I'm sure you'll find him to be an interesting and thoughtful man. If you want to find out more about Yonason you can visit YonasonGoldson.com or find him on LinkedIn where he is quite active. Also, at his website you can find information on the books he has authored including his latest, Fix Your Broken Windows: a 12-step system for promoting ethical affluence. Again, available at YonasonGoldson.com Thank you for joining us for this episode of Meet My Inspiration and I hope we've been able to inspire you too, even if just a little. Sometimes that's all it takes to make great things happen. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by ExpressVPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to https://www.expressvpn.com/mmi --- On this episode of Meet My Inspiration I welcome Freda Liu and Heidy Quah. Freda & Heidy are both based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If you would like to find out more information about Heidy and Refuge for the Refugees you can go to their Facebook page, there is a link below. Connect with them on Facebook to keep up on what they are doing and to offer your support and words of encouragement. You can also reach out to her directly if you are interested in donating towards this excellent cause. https://www.facebook.com/refugefortherefugees Freda Liu is the author of “In Your Skin”, a book that features Heidy as well as many other inspiring people about how we can all learn to become comfortable in our own skin despite the uphill battle through our own insecurities. For more information on “In Your Skin” please visit Fredaliu.com. That's F-R-E-D-A-L-I-U.com Freda can also be found on Linkedin if you'd like to find out more about her or even connect with her too. https://www.fredaliu.com/books-by-freda-liu/ --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This episode was made possible by Express VPN. Start browsing the web securely with 3 months free by going to expressVPN.com/mmi ---- On this episode I talk with Ryan Pyle. Ryan is a Canadian adventurer, TV host, speaker and author. His television shows are broadcast around the world. Ryan's award-winning career is quite impressive. He rides motorcycles on epic journey's, climb's some of the world's tallest mountains and documents it all as a very skilled story teller. But the story of how he got to where he is today is equally as compelling as his many adventures. If you want to find out more about Ryan you can visit RyanPyle.com or find him on all major social media platforms @ryanpyle. I'd also recommend going to YouTube where many of his shows are available right now. ---- Thanks to Express VPN for sponsoring this video. Express VPN really is the best VPN out there. I've been using it for years and it fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link expressVPN.com/mmi ---- Music: www.bensound.com

On this episode I welcome United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Satya Tripathi. Mr. Tripathi is also the head of the New York office at the United Nations Environmental Programme. Originally from India, he has over 35 years of experience as a lawyer and development economist and he has been with the UN since 1998. If you want to find out more about The United Nations Environmental Programme and all that they are doing around the world, please visit UNENVIRONMENT.ORG The UNEP's website has a wealth of information including updates on the UNEP's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the UNEP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Again, to learn more please visit UNENVIRONMENT.ORG Music: www.bensound.com

A brief introduction to Meet My Inspiration, A new podcast launching in July 2020.