Unforgettable Conversations

Have you ever thought of packing up everything and moving to another country? My guests today did just that. they did it, how they did it. Sue Reddel and Diana  Laskaris of Food Travelist share tips, tricks and all the ups and down of what you need to know if you want to move to another country. We take a deep dive into why they decided on Portugal and what life has been like since moving abroad.  

It was the mid nineties and Jim Joseph upended his suburban life.  In the blink of an eye he was married, had two children under three,  got divorced, realized he was gay and had to make an entire new life. This the his story of how he navigated his new life as a gay dad, from balancing a high profile career to finding peace and acceptance ( and a few challenges) along the way. Out and About DadJim on InstagramJim On Twitterhttps://www.jimjoseph.com/

I've been fascinated by the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. I've been watching live feeds every day on Emily D Baker's YouTube channel. She's a lawyer and she's a legal commentator. She provides in-depth commentary and she explains the law. This trial has been filled with enough sex, drugs, and rock and roll that it's surely going to end up as a Netflix blockbuster. But I wondered, How did they get to this point? Whatever possessed them to air all of their dirty laundry for the world to see comment on and draw conclusions about. My guest today is Trisha Morrissey.  She's the host of the Rooted in Starlight Podcast. She's a talented and insightful astrologer with decades of experience. And this episode, she takes us for a deep dive into the astrological charts of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard taking us to the root of where it all began. Rooted in Starlight PodcastTricia on Instagram

John Chao is one of the most inspiring individuals I've ever met. He's the host of Perspective Maintenance, he's a dynamic leader and a clarity coach. In today's conversation. John shares tips on how to change your perspective to lift mental blocks and get you unstuck, freeing you to be your healthiest, most creative, and fulfilled self. Perspective Maintenance PodcastJohn Chao

Have you ever been stuck, unable to get out of your own way? Have you ever been overwhelmed, trying to find that work-life balance? My guest today, Hollie Rumman is the host of You Can Do Amazing Things. In today's conversation, we'll talk about finding your passion, a positive mindset, building confidence, and creating good habits. Holly shares, many helpful tips, and strategies to get you from being stuck to becoming motivated and taking action so you too can do amazing things.https://hollierumman.com/You Can Do Amazing Things PodcastHollie on Instagram

A 5-minute guided meditation to renew, refresh and center yourself. We all need a little balance, a little more peace in our lives. 5-minutes twice a day will do wonders. Listen while sipping your morning coffee/tea, on your lunch break, in the car line at school, or after a stressful day.  Namaste. https://myonlineretreat.org/

If you could choose to live out the truest version of yourself in this lifetime, would you say YES? This episode is about awakening to the life that you're meant to live without all of the layers of crap that have been piled on us over the years. It's like peeling back the onion slowly to get to your truth, to how you want to live this life, how you want to be here. Learn how discovering your inner child can change your life.Awaken to Your FreedomTrade-UpMegan on Instagram

It used to be that generations lived their entire lives in the same neighborhood. That's changed considerably and today, friends and family are scattered all over the world. Weekly Sunday dinners are few and far between, replaced by FaceTime and zoom calls. So it got me thinking. I wonder where everyone landed? I had an ideal childhood. I grew up on Long Island in New York.  We moved a couple of times during my years in grades K through 12. I attended two elementary schools, junior high school, and one high school, and was homeschooled. Yeah, there was a thing even before it became fashionable. In my senior year, my family traveled throughout the United States in an RV visiting landmarks and historical sites, and purely experiencing North America firsthand. With this said, I lost touch with many of my schoolmates over the years. And while researching for the article that I was writing gave me an opportunity to see where they were now, the roads that their lives had taken and if somehow I could find them and we could reconnect. Find me on social: linktr.ee/sandimckenna

 Lesley McShane is in perpetual motion. She is a seasoned cyclist, a producer, a wife, a mother, and an advocate for women over 50. She also hosts not one but two long-running podcasts, The Friday Night Beer Blog Podcast and the New Old You PodcastIn this episode, you'll learn how to prioritize yourself, guilt-free! Lesley's Links

Melody Papaj is an artist, an author, an entrepreneur, and a boondocking septuagenarian whose journey has taken her from the comfort and trappings of Hollywood, California off the grid to a quirky little town in the middle of the Arizona desert known as Quartzsite..  In this episode, she shares the trials and tribulations of her life in her 1986, Shasta RV she calls nomad and that she lovingly describes as Breaking Bad on the outside but Beverly Hills on the inside. In this episode, you'll also hear why she decided to give up her comfortable lifestyle, how she overcame the fear of stepping outside her comfort zone, and the roadblocks along the way.

Shattering the Silence of Sexual ViolenceMy guest Angela Rose, shares the story of her harrowing abduction at knifepoint in broad daylight by a man who was on parole for MURDER! Her story is one of incredible resilience. Today she leads the movement to create a world free from sexual violence & build communities to support survivors.#ShatteringTheSilence #SAAMhttps://linktr.ee/paveinfo

A 20-year veteran stand-up comedian Tim has entertained millions in legendary venues ranging from Radio City Music Hall to chow halls in Afghanistan. From his first time opening for the legendary Earth, Wind, and Fire in 1998, to his 6-year-run with international superstar Julio Iglesias, and a live stage interview with the cast of Modern Family, Tim has worked with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment.  He's entertained our troops in Afghanistan, Kyrgystan, and state-side bases as part of the “Comics on Duty” World Tour.He's opened for BIG names including Diana Ross, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Righteous Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Olivia Newton-John, Hall and Oates, Styx, Belinda Carlisle, Wynonna Judd, Julio Iglesias, Frank Sinatra Jr., Paul Anka, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Isley Brothers, Loverboy, Eddie Money, Michael McDonald and many more.You've seen him nationally on HBO, ESPN2, Fox Sports, TLC, CW, WE Network, MOR in Tampa, LifeTime, “The Daily Buzz”, “BetterTV”, “Daytime,” and CMT's “Next Big Comic”.And yet, he still sits down with me. We talk comedy, fitness, family, throughout our unforgettable conversation. There are lots of laughs, a few tears, and Tim's amazing stories as only he can tell them! http://timwilkins.com/InstagramIf this episode resonated with you please share it with someone you know would enjoy it. If you're loving the podcast, please review and rate it. It really helps with our listening reach.Rate/Review: Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify

Patricia Rossi had a rough start, overcoming a challenging childhood and dyslexia. Instead of discouraging her though, it fueled her flames of success and ambition. Today, she is a frequent speaker for top-tier organizations, including the NFL, Raymond James, Major League Baseball Moen, Bayer, and Hyatt. She is a featured business etiquette expert for Bloomberg, the New York Times, USA Today, Mashable, Monster.com, Chicago Tribune, Redbook, HGTV, Parade, Real Simple, and The Wall Street Journal. She is the best-selling author of Everyday Etiquette: How to navigate 101 common and uncommon social situations. She is a TV and Radio Personality. And for more than a decade, her etiquette segments aired in 165 markets across the U.S. on the syndicated Daytime Show. She is a wife, a mom, and a very dear friend.https://patriciarossi.com/https://www.instagram.com/patricia_rossihttps://twitter.com/patriciarossihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciarossi/

Becky Bortak, my guest today is a mom, a widow, a songwriter, and a Yogi who believes love conquers all. In today's unforgettable conversation we talk about her journey, navigating depression, divorce, finding love again, fertility issues, her husband's shocking diagnosis, and what she did to keep her sanity through it all. On her website, My Online Retreat you'll find restoration for your body, your mind, and your soul. And listen until the very end of our conversation for a very special five-minute meditation, just for you! MyOnlineRetreat.comInstagramFacebook

Jim Joseph is the award-winning author of Out and About Dad. In this conversation we get personal.  We talk about marriage parenthood, divorce,  self-discovery, finding love again, and being true to who you are. His journey hasn't been an easy one, but Jim shares all the highs and lows in this unforgettable conversation.  https://www.jimjoseph.com/Jim's Bookshttps://twitter.com/JimJosephExphttps://www.instagram.com/jimjosephexp/

Jim Joseph has been awarded numerous accolades throughout his storied career, including Entrepreneur of the Year, Agency of the Year, Most Creative Agency, Social Media Icon, Hall of Fame.He is a global leader in brand marketing and communications, with years of consumer marketing leadership, and If running an agency wasn't big enough, he's also an award-winning author, blogger, professor at New York University, and he's been a regular contributor to Entrepreneur and the Huffington Post. He's also a husband and a dad.They say when you want to get something done, give it to someone who's busy! In part one of this two-part series, we talk about Brand Marketing, Personal Marketing, and the social media landscape, where it started, and where it's going. https://www.jimjoseph.com/Jim's Bookshttps://twitter.com/JimJosephExphttps://www.instagram.com/jimjosephexp/

Audrey McClelland wears many hats and has navigated her life and career with vision and trust, following her heart and gut. She began her career in New York City, working in the fashion industry for designer Donna Karan.Her personal life mirrors a Hallmark movie: leaving the big city for small town life,meeting the love of her life in a chance encounter on the campus green, raising five children while creating a thriving online business, and ultimately becoming an inspiration and role model for women and moms everywhere. She's an author, an entrepreneur, a businesswoman, a brand spokesperson, and a thought leader. She has been featured on everything from the today show and Nightline to the New York times and parenting magazine. Her social media numbers are staggering with an engaged online community. We talk about how it all began, the juggling act to get it all done in a day, and how you can create the life that you want. Audrey's BooksMom GenerationsPermission to HustleInstagramTik Tok

The deck was stacked against her from birth and the rollercoaster of ups and downs that followed her throughout her life read like a Danielle Steel novel. Abandonment, adoption, motherhood, divorce, a brain tumor, the glass ceiling, several careers, reinventions, and ultimately finding love at 30,000 feet.ShannonTravels.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sandimckennahttps://www.twitter.com/sandimckennawww.unforgettableconversations.com

In part, one of my conversation with John Lewis, we talked about his son's suicide and how he navigated his grief on a personal level. today In part two, of this conversation about suicide I talked with Marci Wise, a licensed mental health counselor and author, who is devoted to helping empower clients to achieve their most fulfilling life. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.Suicide Hotline 1 800-2 7 3 -8 2 5 5

John Lewis, a single father, lost his only son to suicide. He shares his journey as a single parent raising a son, his shock when he received that fateful call, and how he came to terms with such an unimaginable loss.In this raw and revealing conversation, John shares all of his feelings and emotions with honesty and empathy. SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE 1-800-273-TALK (8255)suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Karen Putz is known as the passion mentor with a mission to help people unwrap their passions, at any age. She is an author, a sought-after motivational speaker, a wife, and a  mom to three children who all lost hearing when they were very young. Her family is one of only four in the world that share a rare gene. In this episode, she shares her incredible and inspiring story about losing her hearing, facing her fears, and following her passion.  Be sure to listen through to the end to learn simple steps you too can take to unwrap your passion!   Karen PutzAgeless PassionsUnwrapping Your PassionInstagram

Once in a place where she had zero spark, not even an itty bitty flame, my guest today suffered for years with poor health and an autoimmune diagnosis. Back in 2010 fed up with being sick, sad, and stuck, she took charge of her life and became a certified natural health professional. From there she learned about flower essences and saw what they did for her and at that very moment, she knew she needed to make a commitment to help others.  In today's episode, Heather Radke shares how YOU can find YOUR spark to reach YOUR full potential. http://www.heatherradkeholistics.comhttp://www.instagram.com/heatherradkeholistics

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life.  And my guest in this episode embodies the premise that ordinary people do lead extraordinary lives. She is the epitome of grace and generosity. It is my honor, and my privilege to introduce you to Jen Carlisle.    kidney.orgorgandonor.govLife Link Legacy FundGabriel House of Care

 In this UNFORGETTABLE CONVERSATION, I talk with Jennifer Walsh about nature and its impact on human and planetary wellness. We take a deep dive into nature therapy and how you can bring the health benefits of nature into your everyday life. You don't want to miss her Instagram feed and for daily inspiration. Her new book Walk Your Way Calm teaches you how to tap into the stress-busting benefits of walking and gives you easy-to-use tools to build a regular mindfulness practice.Discover 101 unique, purposeful walks, all designed to help unclutter your mind, decrease anxiety, and boost your mental and physical health—whether you've got an hour or just a few minutes.Each walk offers thoughtful writing prompts, encouraging you to reflect on your experience of every step.A Walking Wellness Tracker lets you log your walks and create a record of the progress you've made.

In this episode, Celeste Anderson demystifies why prioritizing plants as the center of your plate can be easy, delicious, and the best decision you might ever make. Her journey from the inside out has taken her from a protein-centric diet to embracing carbohydrates. She tells us what the best sources are, why we need them and how to choose food that makes you feel good for life. Pivot to Plants Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/celeste.arielle/

Focussed on the tremendous and complex task of rescuing and restoring shattered hearts, minds, and psyches, Kim Westfall, like many others is moved by compassion, outrage, and faith. Her organization, UNCAGED.ORG, places special emphasis on young women in the sex trade. Our conversation is about Human Trafficking and her goal for Uncaged to become one of the world's leading catalysts and resource hubs for the anti-trafficking movement.

Welcome to the UNFORGETTABLE CONVERSATIONS PODCAST with host Sandi McKenna. Every week I'll introduce you to people from all walks of life. Everyone from experts in their fields to folks who have simply “lived through it”.  I'm pulling back the curtain on sometimes difficult, often hilarious, always engaging conversations that promise to be unforgettable.Join me as we take a “deep dive” into real, raw, life-changing conversations that I hope resonate with you, uplift you and give you a road map to resilience no matter where you're at on your journey. Now Let's get this conversation started!