Studiomouth Weekly Interviews - Wherever you are on life’s journey, you can make a difference.

This is a bonus clip supplement to the full interview, "Episode 11: Peter Muller, Raptor Aircraft." What happens when Peter Muller, a long-time Silicon Valley software engineer, with no prior airplane design experience, attempts to design one? One that will improve and increase size, comfort, and features, as well as reduce cost. By the way, Peter Muller is working on his airplane on the side, outside of his regular job. Check out our conversation.

David Richman is the author of Winning in the Middle of the Pack. We discuss his upcoming work in 2017, Cycle of Lives. http://david-richman.com http://david-richman.com/cycle-of-lives/ David was inspired to use long distance running and cycling events to draw awareness to cancer ever since his sister fought cancer several years ago. Cycle of Lives is a book David is writing based upon fifteen interview subjects he has spoken to whose lives have been touched by cancer. In addition, David also cycled over 5,000 miles in the United States to bring awareness and meet some people along the way, including some of the subjects he writes about in Cycle of Lives. During today's interview, David discusses the impact of cancer, his epic bicycle journey, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Alanna Rantala is a pianist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She’s a proud parent of two children, a graduate of University of California at Davis and the New England Conservatory in Boston. She teaches piano to students of all ages. Alanna discusses her life journey, her new album Recognize, and a life-changing injury early in her musical career. To order copies her album, email Alanna at abrpianomusic@gmail.com Here’s a YouTube intro to Recognize https://youtu.be/E3AUu-YQ7kY Other Resources http://studiotrilogy.com/ The studio where Alanna recorded http://www.discmakers.com/ The company that produces the CD. Tracks from Recognize featured in today’s episode include tracks: 4. Winter Waltz 5. Adam’s Song 9. Smiling Eyes 11. If Time Stood Still 13. Unspoken Words

Gregg Clunis is a podcaster and freelancer. He hosts the terrific podcast, Tiny Leaps Big Changes. Already in its 100th episode, Gregg focuses on daily personal development tips solidly grounded in scientific evidence. One example is in episode 1, Gregg speaks about the impact that making lists has not only on your productivity, but on your brain. Gregg shares about his entrepreneurial journey, the start of his podcast, and what he hopes to accomplish in the near future. Resources Website http://tinyleaps.co Website http://greggclunis.com iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-leaps-big-changes-motivation/id1071032154?mt=2 Twitter https://twitter.com/greggclunis Cal Newport’s book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466955657&sr=8-3&keywords=cal+newport Reid Hoffman is the founder of LinkedIn, he’s often quoted as saying about entrepreneurship, “You jump off a cliff and you assemble an airplane on the way down.”

A great episode to get a taste of the ever-evolving world of Medicare, for you, your colleagues, and your family. Diane Daniels is host of the Medicare Nation podcast and owner of Senior Advisors for Medicare & Medicaid (SAMM) in the Tampa, Florida area. We discuss the world of Medicare, including Medicare basics, fraud, and additional coverage. We also learn about Diane’s background, growing up in Brooklyn, New York.

Thanks to Mark Dillon for connecting me with Lori. Does your mess stress you out? A professional organizer might be the answer. Lori Krolik shares her work, her life story, and some amazing tips. Lori Krolik’s business, More Time For You, was created in 1995 to help office professionals and families establish organized systems for the important things in their lives.

Dr. Kate Levinson wrote a book that I think is one of the most important books you, your children, your friends, and your family could read. It’s titled Emotional Currency: A Woman's Guide to Building a Healthy Relationship with Money and it’s not just for women. As stated on Amazon, “By understanding our intimate history and relationship with money we are better able to handle our money anxieties, solve our money problems, enjoy the money we have, and make room for other, more meaningful values.”

Alex Lerman leads Berkeley Improv, helping novices and veterans enjoy the wonderful world of Improvisational Comedy. Alex Lerman shares how he discovered improv, his personal story, his love of dance, and the future of Berkeley Improv.  

I ask icebreaker questions before nearly every Studiomouth Podcast interview. I don’t usually include them in the final episode, so wanted to share a select number of responses. Previous guests featured on our Icebreaker Questions episode    ·      Savvy Smith of Yoga Savvy    ·      Zeph Rose    ·      Yvonne Ericsson of Nordic Innovation House  

A great way to get a taste of Pat Flynn’s keynote in Ft. Worth, Texas on Saturday, August 1, 2015, and learn the key points of his presentation. Learn more at studiomouth.com/32

Harold Rhee discusses Sgt Scott Lunger's funeral, Podcast Movement 2015, and Ft Worth Texas.

What happens when two veterans of the bakery business team up to start their own restaurant? Even with a lot of knowledge, hard work, inspiration, and support, it took several years for Denica and James Freitas to find the right formula. Today’s guest is Denica Freitas of Denica’s Real Food Kitchen. She and her husband James Freitas founded Denica’s, with three locations in Northern California and more on the way.

Required listening for young entrepreneurs. Howie Rhee is Managing Director, Student and Alumni Affairs, Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative at Duke University. Howie is also my brother, and one of the most intellectually and culturally curious people I know. We talk about his work, his life, and his interests, which are wide-ranging.  

Gaile Golladay and I discuss life, love, and your skin. This podcast episode could save your life, with tips on skin care & skin cancer.   Gaile Golladay is owner of Renouvelle Day Spa in Danville, California. 

See the world through the eyes of these two students, Artnell Nolasco and Avery Godfrey, one on the East Coast, the other on the West Coast. Artnell Nolasco attends School of Cooperative Technical Education (Co-op Tech) in New York City. Artnell Nolasco grew up in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, where the weather is terrific and the beach is almost as nice as New York City’s (kidding). Avery Godfrey attends high school in Northern California. Avery Godfrey grew up in Utah, where she sometimes participates in demolition derbies. 

So you want to start a podcast. Great! Or you are curious. That’s good, too. If you want to start your own podcast, in seven minutes I quickly discuss four topics, and expand on them on my website, studiomouth.com. These experiences are drawn from starting up my own podcast, Studiomouth, which I started in February 2015. This is simply a start, but if you are truly interested in a podcast, consider this a big picture overview.

Mark Dillon, host of the Organize Mindfully podcast, shares his story. Learn some professional organizing tips and ways to incorporate mindfulness in your life. This is a great episode whether you are organized or unorganized, and want to find a positive forum to learn more about organization from professional organizers. Mark Dillon is an up and coming star in the podcast world, and he covers the organizing and mindfulness topics in a wonderful, and surprisingly, organized way.

Cindy Jo “C. J.” Hinkleman talks about her journey through radio, film, and audiobooks, and shares what she's learned about sound, success, and life. Cindy Jo Hinkleman works as an award winning audiobook director and editor. She is also an audiobook coach through her class, “Unlock the Audiobook Mystery.” Cindy Jo originally worked in radio as a production engineer, artist interviewer and syndicated show host.  After radio, she was a sound editor for feature films being nominated for numerous awards and winning an Oscar.

Meet Pedro Shanahan. I attempt to keep up with him, his imagination, and his life. Pedro Shanahan is Spirit Guide for Seven Grand Whiskey Bar in Downtown Los Angeles and a member of The Actors’ Gang, among other talents.  

How does a new startup succeed in Silicon Valley? Nordic Innovation House, located in Palo Alto, California, provides one model. For tech startups from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, or Denmark, they provide a variety of resources and connections to grow the business in the heart of Silicon Valley. Yvonne Ericsson is the Community Manager and we learn about her dynamic story, and what makes the Nordic Innovation House so great.

What does it take to make the music you want to make? Talent? Time? The right people? Luck? Jeffrey Ryan and I discuss all those things along with his childhood, life, and how he’s developed as a musician throughout the years.   Jeffrey Ryan, Mitch Faris, Big Jon Bey, and Ray Owen are the band Ryan & Faris. They are based in Southern California and are currently finishing their second album for release around Summer 2015. Their music is a wonderful blend of rock, blues, and country, and we feature some music from the upcoming record on the episode, including a live performance from Jeffrey Ryan.

While he listened to a variety of music growing up, Rick Taub initially started to play and perform music in his early 20’s, becoming a professional bass player in Blues, Jazz, and Soul. Rick Taub shares his musical journey in Los Angeles, starting at Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn, and around the world. Some of the legendary and well-known artists he’s played with include John Lee Hooker, Miss Mickey Champion, and William Clarke.  

How long does it take to find your groove, your passion? For many of us, it’s a constant search. Our guest Jon Schumacher is currently involved in a cool business he has co-created called Hangouts That Convert. For Jon, it’s been an interesting journey to get to this point. Jon Schumacher’s first career was as a physical therapist. From there, Jon branches off into many different businesses, including videos, podcasts, and books. He first tells us how he became a physical therapist, then all the different points he’s been to on the way to becoming an entrepreneur.  

If you had any choice, where would you live? Growing up in the Sacramento, California area, our guest Michelle Phi had a dream of living in Los Angeles. She finally got to move to LA about a year ago, working as a writer for PerezHilton.com and as a co-host on Afterbuzz TV. She talks about the draw of Los Angeles and how she likes it so far.   Hear Michelle Phi’s story as she discusses the passion she has for her work, focused on entertainment and journalism. She also recounts her childhood and education, including her Vietnamese-American experience that others can sympathize with. And finally, she recaps some highlights from her first year in Los Angeles.    

If you think it’s tough leaving a job, imagine leaving a tenured teaching position behind. Vincent Wimbush left a career teaching Biblical Studies in a university setting to start his own organization. Learn more about Vincent’s life, his views on learning, religion, and interpreting texts and the world around us, and why he decided to leave the confines of teaching in a college to set out on his own.  

If you need a reminder of how important it is to live more fully – or if are like me, need a kick in the pants to get off our collective lazy such-and-such – then this is the episode for you. Tony Ryals was born with Arthrogryposis, which causes joints not to function properly. In the case of Tony, the joints in his arms, legs, hands, and feet don’t work. His torso and head are normal, his arms and legs are not. He is now a painter with a gallery of his own in Jacksonville, Florida. He paints with his mouth. And his life is a masterpiece. Listen to Tony’s story.  

If this were a Woody Allen film, Seven Things You Wanted to Know about Harold Rhee But Were Too Afraid to Ask. Or not. Plus, Nancy and Harold Rhee review Blue Apron, TableRunner, and Munchery. Three services that want to help simplify the daunting task of figuring out what’s for dinner.

We are pleased to have Koy McDermott, founder of Leaders Inspire Leaders, as our guest. He is an entrepreneurial leadership coach, striving to help Millennials and others turn their passion into business. He also hosts his own podcast, and we discuss other projects he is working on during the episode. Koy McDermott lives in the Austin, Texas area and is a graduate of Texas State University.

What happens when Peter Muller, a long-time Silicon Valley software engineer, with no prior airplane design experience, attempts to design one? One that will improve and increase size, comfort, and features, as well as reduce cost. By the way, Peter Muller is working on his airplane on the side, outside of his regular job. Check out our conversation.

On The Legal Watchdog Podcast, one learns about some of the crazy legal situations that actually occur in courtrooms and wherever a legal question might come up, for example, arrests. While a legal podcast like this could be tough for listeners to understand, Michael Cicchini, Amy Kushner, and Matthew Perz do a great job of making it all accessible. In addition, speaking to Michael and Amy shows the importance of letting your personality shine through in your work, whether it is writing a book, or hosting a podcast. If you want to gain some legal knowledge and listen to some intelligent conversation and entertaining banter, the Legal Watchdog podcast is for you. If you are interested in your own podcast, this conversation with Michael Cicchini and Amy Kushner might inspire you to get started!

WARNING: Personal stories with some mature content. May not be appropriate for young listeners. Meet Zeph Rose, he's the most interesting person in the world. More specifically, on my street.   Zeph was born in a log cabin. Really.   Hear some personal stories from Zeph Rose, who also happens to be a cancer survivor (prostate and skin), World War 2 Navy veteran, University of California alumnus, Harvard Business School graduate, engineer, entrepreneur, and family man.   And Zeph Rose is the best neighbor someone could ask for.   Did I forget to say that Zeph Rose is 92 years old? And looks younger than folks twenty years his junior?  

If you want to experience life traveling the world, have an independent streak, or want to become a Yoga Instructor, join us for this podcast episode. Today’s Studiomouth podcast guest is the dynamic Savannah “Savvy” Smith. Savvy and her husband live in Southern California, where Savvy is a yoga instructor. Her business is called Yoga Savvy. We figuratively go around the world to learn about her childhood, her discovery of yoga, her adventure in moving to Liverpool, her decision to teach yoga, her yoga training in India, and setting up her yoga business. Thanks for listening.  

Today’s Studiomouth guest is Luke Gartner-Brereton. I first met Luke through the purchase of his acoustic guitar loops that I use at the end of my episodes. His music ranges from original compositions to loops. Luke discusses various aspects of his music and the music business, his efforts in writing, including publishing an academic work on religion, and growing up in Australia. Luke lives in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia with his family. I enjoy listening to Luke Gartner-Brereton’s music, it’s music I can play quietly or crank up to the highest volume!  

I invite my friend Lou Tousignant to talk about the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament (“March Madness”), something he has a real passion for. During our hour-long discussion, I get more than I bargain for, with great stories about his annual trips to Las Vegas, one must-have tip on trip-planning for March Madness, and some personal sharing about relationships and tragedy in Minnesota.

Today’s Studiomouth Podcast guest is Hannah Portner. She learned about Me to We Trips – along with sister organizations Free the Children and WeDay – through school. As we learn about Hannah and her wide range of interests, we focus on her upcoming Me to We trip to India, past experiences she has had, interesting people she has met along the way, and learn about trying to make an impact on the world through the eyes of a ninth grader.

Today’s guest on the Studiomouth Podcast, Suzy Kisylia, is the Wellness Program Director for the University of San Francisco. In addition to raising a family, she currently trains for running and cycling events. Suzy has plenty of experiences in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. Through some connections and timing, in the past couple years she decided to join USF to become Wellness Program Director. Universities are not known as the easiest environment to get things done. We learn about the successes, results, and obstacles, as Suzy built up the program.  

  Lara Loest got into writing show notes serendipitously with Michael O’Neal of The Solopreneur Hour podcast. Without knowing what a show note was, she gave it a try and found that it fit in with her experience in writing. From there, her client list has grown to several high-profile podcasters and podcasts, including Chris Ducker, Rick Mulready, The Art of Charm, and recently, Nick Unsworth, among others. Lara does not only discuss entrepreneurship, she also shares some of her travels and stops, including Colorado, Ireland (which felt like home), and California.

Dr. Ho Young Cho and I discuss the business of Optometry and he introduces me to the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship, Kazakhstan, and Bulletproof Coffee. Dr. Cho opened up his own practice, HipOptics, four years ago in Riverside, California. 

  David Richman, author of Winning in the Middle of the Pack, discusses how to turn hardships into something that drives you to a better life. Instead of looking to change others, focus on changing yourself. Set a goal and tell the world about it! That cements the goal and keeps you accountable.