Other You

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Erick's YouTube channel can be found at https://youtube.com/ericklandonrpg where he talks games, life and hosts a chat on Sundays.His latest book release is a recently English-translated Nix Inferno: Complete Edition and can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Nix-Inferno-Complete-Erick-Landon/dp/B09531V7BP/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1630366744&refinements=p_27%3AErick+Landon&s=books&sr=1-4&text=Erick+Landon#customerReviews

16 year-old writer Lily Smith moved from San Diego to Berlin, Germany to pursue her craft and position herself to be a teenage author. Wise, self-aware, adventurous, daring and thoughtful, she tells stories inspired by the emotional landscapes of the parts of our lives rife with hardships, challenges and even great successes. A pragmatist who is keenly aware of and trusts in the nudges of her higher power, she marches on with a calmness in her soul and determination in her bones.Music by XTaKeRuX.Her Indiegogo: https://igg.me/at/CljEqcLw-gY/x/27168787#/ My website: https://www.danielmoreno.me

Her website: https://itzyramirez.com Music in today's episode is “Nomad” by Mr Smith. This song and others of theirs is found at https://freemusicarchive.org

Music in today's show is “generation to generation” by Tinmouth.If you don't see a way out of your situation in life and you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

Managing editor of Origins OSU, host of the podcast exploring the global impact of “the war on drugs” called "Prologued," Brionna Mendoza is a PhD Candidate at The Ohio State University. Brionna is a lover of live music, swing dancing queen, Nicolas Cage fanatic, whose days are spent studying life after the war on drugs. Growing up in Fresno to a tight-knit family, we explore what life might have looked if she stayed there instead of relocating to the mid-west.

Never having a role model and being well aware of the low expectations of him rooted in generations of prejudice, Jerkwenton decided he was going to redefine what was expected of him, and other men like him. He initiated community programs like Cleaning Up My Hood where he and others gather and pick up trash and litter strewn about their community, and he regularly donates a portion of the proceeds from the sales of his book “Soldier Island” to Burke Industries. He has a mission to build the image of a good man up and instill it in the youth of today so the expectations can be laid at their feet and they can shoot past them as they seek to exceed them.

A woman with a million words. Some are for others, some are for herself. Some are stories. Some are lessons. All of them are worth reading or hearing. Prolific Ghost writer, author, teacher, Ruby Peru is obsessed with the ancient, a good story, artificial peach flavoring and immersing herself in words. Sometimes in life we make decisions that have long lasting impacts, but today's conversation is about how sometimes life makes decisions for you and they can be just as impactful!

35 years in the financial sector, five years as a writer and a million stories therein lay the foundation of today's guest. The sixth (and best) of his name, Jim Flynn stands proud in the knowledge throughout life he's made enough lemonade to satisfy even the thirstiest of competitive racers, and at the ripe age of 70+ it is still possible to pursue your dreams.

Award winning author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series, Michelle Cox is a child of the 70s/80s and has been crafting stories for over a decade. A glitch in the matrix saw fit to live with us all now instead of when her spirit truly lived, in the 1930s. She writes a blog that tells the stories of those of us often forgotten, nursing home residents in the Chicagoland area. Visit her website at https://www.michellecoxauthor.com

Author, power lifter, magna cum laude graduate, cultivator of a large garden, Henya Drescher reminisces with me about life in Israel before and after uncovering family secrets. Her response to the difficulties of life as a child was diving into literature that impressed upon her in ways that show up in her writing today. The heroines in her stories are strong, informed, motivated, well-rounded characters and her thrillers keep you guessing.

Motivational speaker, author, champion dancer, musician, healer, philosopher Dr Angela Wilson and I chat about life growing up the child of well known doctors from a long line of herbalists and healers, paving your own way through life and overcoming hardship. Trigger warning: talk of child abuse.

Retired Vet, podcaster, professional musician, Liberty alum, husband, father, Joe Mobley is a hyper vigilant, dedicated-to-his craft of security, thoughtful, devout believer. With degrees in Music and Homeland Security, he employs all the values of a well trained retired soldier as well as the creativity of a working hornist. Devotion and discipline permeate every facet of his life. He joins the show to chat about his darkest days and all the what ifs.

Time block enthusiast and prolific planner, the founder of Mackeno Creative, Denny Luong, thrives on efficiency, smart work over hard work, and building a legacy of high equity in the relationships with those in his professional world and personal world. A former web consultant in the financial sector, he pursues his passion as his own boss as well as offering personal training with a four pillar approach meant to benefit the body, mind and soul.Join his email list here: https://luongturm.com/newsletter.html

Burgeoning visual artist Finlay Stanley (founder of Finlay Stanley Media) helps grow small business by transforming their visual presence. Inspired by classic films and 70s and 80s rock, Finlay Stanley is a walking bundle of creativity. Music in today's episode is Sun Ride by Crowander. You can find this song and others by them at freemusicarchive.org

Opera singer, world traveler, coach, agent, lover, artist, runner Max Gagliardo joins the podcast for a chat about life as a professional opera singer and a potential move from his beloved home in Italy to the concrete jungle of London.

Opera singer, world traveler, coach, agent, lover, artist, runner Max Gagliardo joins the podcast for a chat about life as a professional opera singer and a potential move from his beloved home in Italy to the concrete jungle of London.

Diversely talented Indigenous Canadian artist Brandy Jones creates to unify. Her joining of cultures, heritages, expressive styles and mediums, embody a pursuit of a life of oneness. Hailing from Saskatchewan, Canada her connection to her history is beautifully and painstakingly well defined. Trigger warning: talk of suicide and overdose due to drug use.

A rock star in the making, all the glitz and glamor of the lifestyle stole British recording artist Clyde Syde away from his band when he was a wee teenager and he lived live fast and free for many years chasing every dragon imaginable. Now a few years sober, Clyde and I discuss some of the ups and downs of a life touched by drugs and alcohol.

Insanely talented musician and singer, loving father, half of The Winetree, Ryan Harvey, sits down for a chat. We talk about all the ways life throws you curveballs and steps we take to sit back, wait for the break and lean into change.

A young retiree, recently transitioned, witty, clever, genius, thoughtful, funny, curious Vanessa Rollins explores life as it was in the warmth of Phoenix and what it is in the ever changing Chicago. The trek was long and arduous, but as life often shows us, some of the best things are found at the end of a tireless adventure. Follow her on Twitter: @2marks4marks

World traveler, comforter of refugees, drummer, percussionist, auntie, daughter, cancer survivor. The insanely talented Megan Coleman sits in and discusses motivations, life choices, detours, life in multiple countries, rules, love, and music. Today’s story is read in the form of an epic poem. Hope you enjoy! Part 2

World traveler, comforter of refugees, drummer, percussionist, auntie, daughter, cancer survivor. The insanely talented Megan Coleman sits in and discusses motivations, life choices, detours, life in multiple countries, rules, love, and music. Today’s story is read in the form of an epic poem. Hope you enjoy! Part 1

Love. Marriage. Infatuation. Childhood immaturity. So many things happen in life that are forever impactful. Which of these impacted Adam? Former EMT and Cook County Sheriff hopeful Adam Kushiner and I sit down for a chat about life and love and youthful indiscretion.

Street art, long walks, self confidence, choosing self. Some of the qualities of a younger Jenni Button. Philanthropist, many hat wearing founder of Vine Collaborative Jenni Button joins the podcast to talk about choosing the life you want and what could have been if she didn't walk in confidence. Please follow Vine Collaborative on Instagram @vinecollaborative and please look into one of the charities of which she is a board member @infinitechance_Guatemala.

Founder of Head Trauma Productions as well as the founder of Off Beat Press, John Pata joins us for a chat about what it’s like to chase your dreams. Twice. We get into the places your heart and your mind converge and all the places in-between. Follow him on social media at @john_pata on Twitter and @johnpata on Instagram.

Young Other Joe, filled with confidence, triumphant in his efforts to be everything he ever wanted to be. How close to reality is this version of today’s guest who is an accomplished writer, head pastor of a loving family of believers, leadership coach and avid soccer, err, football fan. Follow his FC musings on Twitter @padrejoe or fill out an application for leadership coaching at www.joeholda.com

Part funny man, part fried chicken fan, today’s guest is a talented, quick witted, charming member of Comedy Sportz’s minor league squad, a veteran of Second City and iO (rip), and a quality content creating Twitch Streamer. Joe Rodriguez and I dive into relationships, depression, coping, hobbies and music. Enjoy! Follow him on all the social media platforms @joeyrodie

Dad, Husband, bestie, IT Tech, banjo noobie, drummer in his heart, Chris Millard opens up about life in the tech world and what it might have been not in the tech world. Well, some things we cannot escape. Today we talk about BBS, old British Pubs, Scottish radio and so much more!

It is the Court’s opinion that Ders is positively delightful! Sit down and take a listen to our conversation and learn a bit about fear, life, sass, the appeal’s court and listen to/read a fun story about it all. Follow Ders on Instagram @ders.c Support a cause by visiting justiceforbreonna.org

Jon Mullins, collector of hobbies, tinkerer, wood turner, graceful beard wearer, father, coffee lover, joins me on today’s episode. We explore the life of Other Jon as it could have been had one Saturday so many years ago gone any other way but the way it did. Strap in boys and girls, non-binary, +, and take a listen to Other Jon. Follow his wood turning and like his Facebook Page: Mullinswoodworx

Multi-faceted critically-acclaimed award-winning actor, appearing on numerous major television shows and stage productions, Preston Tate Jr stops by to regale us with adventures of his youth and we interpret them and reimagine life for young Preston. We talk about acting, wrestling… oh, you don’t like wrestling? Well, in the immortal words of The Rock, “IT DOESN’T MATTER!” Check out his website www.officialprestontatejr.com or look him up on social medias like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @prestorama, @prestatejr and Preston Tate Jr (like page) respectively.

Lover of music, family and hard work, former and (current DJ because does one ever stop being a DJ?), Tommy Sorensen stops in for a chat and we explore life for young Tommy in Denmark. We explore some of the leadership qualities he espouses in himself and builds in his employees and we trace his affinity for hard work back to his youth when he became the man of the house.

Consistently creative and perpetually evolving artist Jean Williams joins the podcast for a slow trip down memory lane. We explore some of the moments that turned out to be pillars of her foundation. Take a listen and join us on our adventure! Visit her website www.jeanwilliamsstudio.com where you can see some of her creations.

Consistently creative and perpetually evolving artist Jean Williams joins the podcast for a slow trip down memory lane. We explore some of the moments that turned out to be pillars of her foundation. Take a listen and join us on our adventure! Visit her website www.jeanwilliamsstudio.com where you can see some of her creations. Part 1

Adventurous, funny, charming and creative, John Shea spends his days and nights cultivating his creative traits. Telling jokes and improving when given the chance, he warmly invests in relationships so he is always as authentic as he can be. In this episode we explore what a younger John might have experienced had he followed Horace Greeley’s advice and gone west.

Clever with the quill, today’s guest has written for comics, concept work for commercials, and stories for dungeon runs. We explore in today’s episode what life is like for little Other RD if he’s made aware of his own biochemistry. What does that look like? Give it a listen! Follow him on the social medias @rdhall/@rdhall2 on Twitter and Instagram respectively.

Teresa and I dig into life for young Teresa and a snap decision that has become her identity and we explore what life for Other Teresa might have been had she gone in a different direction.

Teresa. Luna. Honey. Teacher. What happens when one of the sweetest, most charming, lovely humans joins Other You for an adventure into what could have been? We get today’s episode, that’s what. Teresa Prince, Luna of Luna and the Mountain Jets, joins the show to explore a life unrecognizable, or maybe it is. Give it a listen and find out! Follow her on Instagram at @lunaandthemountainjets or Twitter at @lunamtjets.

The most decorated Drag King in Arizona Jace Ryden stops by to explore what differences life might have presented during an important part of his youth. It was a joy to have him on and I am certain you all will enjoy his appearance as I did interviewing him and writing a story. You can follow him on IG @freddypcharming or you can check out his website freddyprinzecharming.com

This is Part I of Adam’s appearance.

Today’s guest is none other than Adam Barraclough. If the glory of his beard is any indication of who this beautiful man is, you will not be disappointed with his reminiscent musings as we explore a younger version of Adam presented with a flashpoint that may have changed his life forever. Follow him on social media @gentlemansin

Hailing from Western Illinois, Other Trey, amidst clouds of doubt and depression, questions where to go from here. Eyes closed and mind open, let's see what his tomorrows bring.

Other Kendra chooses herself over her family's desire for her for the first time. She sets out on an adventure with no real end in sight. Where does she go? Does it matter so long as the sun can still kiss her cheeks?

Other James has had life planned for years; follow in the footsteps of his big sister. Life said no. Now what?

Film school in Chicago or Interior Design in Savannah? Never having ventured to The South, Other Amanda weighs her options and takes out on the long road ahead.

Donna Fulks is an accomplished Voice Over talent with an extensive resume spanning commercial marketing, feature films, late night television segments as well as a storied history in theater productions. Her prolific career avails her for work on both coasts and here in the Midwest. Check out her website www.donnajayfullks.com or like her Donna Fulks Voice-over Facebook page!

A desperate need to get out motivates Other Crissie's post high school pursuits. The only question now is, where to?

Life changes in many ways all the time. The winter and spring of 2020 brought unprecedented changes. In this story, Other Cherise navigates those changes in an attempt to find normalcy.

The year is 2012. Other Ben, back against the wall is eager for a change. A chance inspiration by a recent eclipse might just be the boost he needs to see his and his family's dreams come true.

Guest Justin Parlette and I examine what life is like for Other Justin as he mulls over the question, should I stay or should I go now? We get to take a glimpse into the world of tomorrow, as it could have been 20 years ago.