Podcast appearances and mentions of christopher swan

Joining John for the show's final half hour this Wednesday is actor Christopher Swan, who portrays Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks in the latest play version of Annie, which folks can see at the Altria Theater downtown through this weekend.  (For more information, go here.)

On Episode 8 of Retrieving the Social Sciences, we hear from Dr. Eric Stokan, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UMBC. Dr. Eric Stokan's Personal Site Dr. Stokan's recent paper in Economic Development Quarterly Dr. Stokan's recent paper in Urban Affairs Review Richard Florida's The Rise of the Creative Class Cal Newport's Deep Work Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship The University of Maryland, Baltimore County Ian G. Anson, Ph.D. See the links below for more information about today's Campus Connection: Dr. Christopher Swan's bio Dr. Swan's recent coauthored article Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship.  Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jefferson Rivas. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D'Juan Moreland.  Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance.  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

On Episode 112 of You, Me, Empathy, Christopher Swan and I explore Christopher’s coming out story, how we compartmentalize emotions, the humility in understanding that none of us are perfect, and celebrating what makes us different. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Help support my new mental health collaborative community, The Feely Human Collective! Full show notes and all links mentioned in the episode here. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a feely t-shirt, mug, or tote!

Christopher Swan is on a big adventure! He travels around the country, interviewing unique and inspiring people for his podcast, My Big Story with Christopher Swan. In doing so, he’s sharing stories that would otherwise not be heard — stories that celebrate our inherent differences. These thought-provoking conversations are held with people that have taken chances and carved out uncommon paths. In them, Christopher talks with people about their ideas, dreams, and truths. In turn, his own story unfolds. Why does he go to all this trouble, schlepping recording equipment around the United States and paying for all of it out of his own pocket? To create a world where everyone belongs. Listen in to learn more about Christopher, his story, his passion and his vision for a world in which there's room for everybody!

Christopher Swan is on a mission to help people discover and celebrate what makes them different. This was a delightful, uplifting conversation about diversity, perspective, and embracing your uniqueness. The world needs your kind of different.Accidental InformationChristopher's personal website - https://christopherswan.infoChristopher's podcast - My Big Story See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christopher Swan is on a big adventure! In My Big Story with Christopher Swan, he’s literally on a plane, train, or automobile, traveling the USA (aiming for the world!), interviewing uniquely inspiring people. He’s uncovering stories from voices that may not be heard, crossing boundaries of diversity, uniqueness, and beliefs — stories that inherently celebrate our differences. These thought-provoking conversations are with people that have taken chances and carved out uncommon paths. Through these interviews and stories, Christopher uncovers ideas, dreams, and truths — and in turn, his big story unfolds — to create a world where everyone belongs. My Big Story is available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Subscribe, catch up, and I’ve got more seasons coming your way. Also, you can find out more about the show and go behind-the-scenes for each episode at MyBigStory.show. JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

We're all different — from our skin color, to the way we experience the world, to the way we think, to the country we're born in, to our sexual orientation, to our abilities or the lack of abilities, and the list goes on. Instead of turning away from these differences or trying to fit in, how about we celebrate and talk about them. I've decided it was time to talk about why My Big Story matters, especially in season 2 — why it matters to me (this is Christopher Swan talking!) and really, why that matters to you. This isn't some recap or flashback episode. Like all of the episodes in season 2, this is an adventure. I asked my sister, Katie Swan to join me on a day-long, local adventure, as we talk about my story, the show, and unpack this season. I heard from a lot of you, that you wanted to hear more about me and my story. So we're doing that, and you get to hear a twist on me, my sister's perspective of it all. Also, my sister is awesome. She's a leading advocate in the mental health industry in Sonoma County, CA, and she has a great story. During our conversations, you'll get a peek into it. Join Katie and I as we head out for some sibling bonding time, a surprise mini-photoshoot, a lot of conversations, and how season 2 is helping create a world where we all belong. Music featured in this episode: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Duck_Lake/Idle_Ways See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

Today on the Podcast, The Messy Middle We've all been there. At that intersection of Not Yet and No Longer — where everything feels a bit off, a bit clunky, and you're fighting to make things "fit." When you know your strengths, you've got a bazillion BIG ideas, no shortage of passion or causes — but you just don't know how to make it all come together — what then? Know You're in the Creative Cocoon  ... For some? It can be one of the most stressful, disorienting, and lonely places to be. Not knowing who they are, what they want, why they started, where they're going or how they'll get there — they just want the experience OVER. For others? These chrysalis moments (as we talk about in coaching) can actually feel nurturing, honoring, restorative and life-giving. But, for most? It's both. The KEY is to Remember ... What's on the other side: TRANSFORMATION. • Experiences that feel more liberating, more surprising, and more exciting than anything you've done in a lonnnnng, long time. • Finding enough grace with yourself (and patience with the unknown) to embrace "what is" AND explore "what could be." • Trusting everything memorable is just outside your comfort zone. So don't shrink; stretch.   Enter my Conversation with fellow Podcaster, Christopher Swan ... Based out of Sonoma, Christopher's on an adventure and discovery all his own. Since creating the My Big Story podcast, in 2016, he's been interviewing a diverse mix of people, uncovering unique stories, and now literally hopping planes, trains, and automobiles to share voices that aren’t being heard. But what I appreciate most about Christopher’s show? Our shared value for inclusivity and an all-embracing interest in people from various walks of life. His transparency and behind-the-scenes reveals make this a must listen for anyone struggling to figure out their next bold move. In this Episode We Talk About: • How to navigate not knowing what's next • Why it's easy to start a podcast but hard to be good • Where listening, staying in the moment, and surprise meet • The #1 thing your audience picks up on • When it's not a Fear of Failure it might be this fear • The problem with striving for happiness • One thing all his podcast guests have in common • When he knew he had to take a step back • What he's done to make his bigger vision his new reality • How to redefine "Me Time" and "Balance" • The link between faith, self-trust, pride and momentum Get Ready to Hear All The Behind-The-Scenes Stories & Insights. Mentioned in this Podcast: • Follow Christopher: Website, My Big Story Podcast, Instagram • People Mentioned: Elizabeth Gilbert on Super Soul Sunday • Past Episodes: "Ep 017: How Successful Creative Entrepreneurs Plan for Failure,"  "Ep 003: Why Integrity, Identity & Instagram Matter with Tyler J. McCall" • Quotes: "Community over Competition" ~ Rising Tide Society • The Dreamcatchers District: Creative Direction for Your Beliefs, Body, Biz & Brand GET INVITED TO LIVE LA + VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES   This is Not a Monologue, Chime In! • Rate, Review and Subscribe. Share this with your friends. Listen with your team. Send it to yo mama! • Got a question you want answered on the podcast? A guest you want interviewed? • Email your biggest challenges, aha’s, and guest nominations to info @ DreamcatchersDistrict.com .

In a live discussion from Bookmarks in downtown Winston-Salem, Charlie Lovett talks with Christopher Swan about his debut novel Shadow of the Lions. Set in a fictional version of the boarding school which both Chris and Charlie attended, the book looks at coming of age in a community of boys. As fellow Woodberry Forest School alums, Chris and Charlie had a lot to talk about—from favorite teachers to the students who inspired some of the names in the nvoel.

DECEMBER UPDATE: The podcast is moving to seasons, and season 2 arrives in January 2018. It'll have an even better production quality and I'm expanding in how I share these stories. And it's going to be awesome! ------------------ I’m excited to share a quick update about My Big Story with Christopher Swan. I’ve been working on changes for the show for a while. If you been following along with me, you know I did a mini-refresh in April. That included a name change, shifting my focus a little. And those were the prefect changes then. Because they helped me see how I was getting closer to the big idea, of what I had always envisioned for the show. Also, there’s been things I wanted to do, to include in the show, to help tell the stories better and to bring things to life in a new way. I think that’s just a natural evolution. I’ve been on this podcast journey for a while and learned a lot, and have seen and heard things I’ve loved, and wanted to incorporate into my show. So here’s what’s going on. I’ve added some awesome editorial and production support to create the amazing show I see in my mind, as a show I can share with all of you. Before you have that oh crap moment, and think, “wait, I already like this show, and now you’re changing it. Nice.” Don’t worry, the essence of the show is still the same. I’ll just be sharing the stories in a fresh way, that’s a lot more me. To make these kind of changes, there’s a lot of work to do behind-the-scenes. So I’m taking a break for a few weeks and will be back in mid-August. I know. Sad. But it’s only a few weeks, and I’ll be back before you know it. Until then, make sure you’re subscribed to get the new episodes as they’re released.  Join Me on My Adventure! ChristopherSwan.info AwesomeFinds.info (My awesome newsletter with free stuff!) Instagram Twitter Facebook  

Welcome to year two of the show. After a fun year of exploring and growing, I’ve learned so much from my guests and by producing the show. I’ve also continued to explore the areas where I show up, and the things I want to share with the world. All of this has helped me to focus my ideas more, which includes this show. I’m excited to share that starting with year two, I’ve changed the name of the show. Living Your Journey with Christopher Swan is now My Big Story with Christopher Swan. I realized that ‘story’ was the key ingredient in so many things that I do and share. Also, guests are really sharing their big stories when they are on the show. As much as I enjoyed the journey, story gives us a little room to stretch for special conversations, and in the end, connects better to what I’m already sharing. The show isn’t really changing. It still has the same focus with guests that are living a life they love that we can learn from. What you will see that is different, is our name, our look, and our music. So yeah, the packaging is different, but the meaningful content is the same, with maybe some extras in the future.   About this Episode Sean Sarantos is a well-known fitness instructor and model that recently launched the new business, Dapper Dogs, to help him reach the goal of opening a dog rescue sanctuary. Dapper Dogs is becoming the new hub for dog lovers, currently offering originally designed apparel and merchandise, and will even grow with additional information, resources, and even entertainment. Sean and I talk about his passion for helping dogs, how his business supports his sanctuary dream, the realities of starting a new business, and his fitness work and past experiences. We also talk about the night he was stabbed by an unprovoked stranger and how it shaped his future. Sean is happy to share anything he can to help anyone listening. Language Alert: There's a lot of colorful adult language in this episode; which isn’t typical for my show. So if you have children around, it’s time to put your headphones on.   See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

Join Christopher for this bonus story from My Big Story with Christopher Swan as he shares this additional conversation outside of the official interview with past guest Tina Zettel. Tina is the owner of Willow Tree Bakery and a cake decorator known throughout the Sonoma Wine Country. In this brief episode, she shares stories about two cakes that turned into big cake wrecks. These funny anecdotes easily show that even successful people stumble at times—and Tina explains what to learn from the mistakes.   See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

Leo Barahona has a great story that is currently unfolding with an amazing new goal. A U.S. Veteran who owns a martial arts school in Texas, Leo’s teachings go far beyond just learning the physical skills. It’s also about creating a safe space, a community, and teaching the philosophy and wisdom of martial arts. Leo’s impact to the world is about helping people understand themselves and giving them the knowledge, skills and self-esteem to be successful and to make their own impact in the world. Now, Leo is transforming his for-profit business into a non-profit, which allows him to expand the options, to fund more students at no-charge to them, to create new specialized courses for various groups in need, and to grow the community beyond Texas. Leo’s passion is for helping people because that’s what people did for him in his youth, and without it, he wouldn’t be where he is today. In this conversation with Christopher Swan, Leo shares his experiences, how they connect to his ongoing mission, and how he’ll make a bigger impact.   See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

We are doing something a little different in this episode. Christopher Swan is joined by a special co-host Ryan Dee, a dedicated fan of the show, as they look back at the first 3 months of episodes, highlighting some of the great moments, top advice, behind the scenes extras and where we’re headed next. Tune in to hear their favorite advice from guests, how it can be applied to your journey, and why the specific advice is so helpful. Ryan also helps Christopher dive into the show development, his processes and more. If you’re new to the show, this is a great way to find past episodes that you’d like, and for subscribers, this unpacks information you’ve heard, but in a new way. And then finally, let’s continue the conversation after the episode by sharing your favorite moments and advice from the show.   See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

Christopher Swan chats with an artist he admires and has been following online for a while. If you’re a Disney fan, then you’ve probably seen his work, especially if you’re at all familiar with the Hipster Mickey (Mouse) illustrations. Freelance artist, Jerrod Maruyama, has been creating wonderful illustrations and character designs for clients like Disney, Warner Brother, Nickelodeon, Hasbro, Mattel, and so many more. Listen in as Jerrod talks about why he started freelance illustration, great moments of his career, what it was like for him when his work became more popular, things that inspire him, and much more. His perspectives are insightful and equally interesting for both artists and non-artists.   See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!