Podcasts about excelsior journeys

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with bestselling author Kent McInnis. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, Kent served as an Air Force instructor pilot during the Vietnam War, then went into pharmaceutical sales for Westerners International, where he would eventually become chairman. And THEN, with stories from both the Air Force and the medical sales industry, Kent took his lifelong love of writing and became a bestselling novelist. Learn more about Kent by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Michael Hilton. While the two have similarities in their respective paths to the same publisher, Michael talks about his debut novel "Bobby Robot" was launched in 2020... right before COVID shut down the world. During that time, Michael focused on expanding his universe by writing Parts 2, 3, and 4 and taking them all to their new home, Roan & Weatherford Publishing Associates. Learn more about Michael by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with arts educator, speaker, and social dance advocate Rodney Eric Lopez. In addition to being the author of "The Generosity Solution" and the founder of the Currents RI Giving Circle, Rodney has channeled his experience - which is seen in full view in the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom - into his workshop entitled "I Don't Speak Spanish, But I Understand Everything When I'm Dancing," which takes you on a personal and spiritual journey to capture the language and culture of your family's country of origin. Learn more about Rodney and his journey by clicking HERE!Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Betsy Randolph. After years of working in radio broadcasting, law enforcement, the US Army Reserves, the military police, and more, Betsy has taken all of her experience - as well as a rich family background and a love of research - and brought it all to Roan & Weatherford Publishing Associates. She has already contributed to various anthologies featuring authors such as Reavis Worthing and CJ Box, and her first R&W book is the historical fiction novel The Congregation of the Dead, which is available this month. For more information, please visit Betsy's website HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster Carolyn Kiel, host & producer of Beyond 6 Seconds. Starting in 2018, Carolyn's podcast has put the spotlight on neurodivergent people of all ages, brought awareness to various afflictions, and resulted in well-deserved awards & recognitions from organizations around the world. Click HERE to access the podcast's main page and to select your platform of choice to subscribe and start listening!Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Annie Atkin. With a love and passion for writing fast-paced stories focusing on women taking on the patriarchy in various eras, Annie has brought her debut novel Devil in the Daylight to bookstores through her new home, Roan & Weatherford Publishing Associates. Learn more about Annie and her work by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with producer Joslyn Vance. As the woman behind Soul Culture Films, Joslyn has worked on various film & television projects, and she has most recently brought her expertise to the film entitled "Bedridden." Starring Earthquake, Donnell Rawlings, and more, this dark comedy is now available for rent / purchase on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with W. Michael Farmer, a multi-award-winning author of Western Historical Fiction. With his various series such as The Vanishing Trilogy, Legends of the Desert, The Life & Times of Yellow Boy, and The Apache Kid Chronicles, Michael - who is also a retired Ph.D. physicist - has poured years of research into nineteenth-century Apache history and culture with his own experience of living in the Southwest. The end result is a worldly perspective that has been embraced by readers, reviewers, and award judges alike. Find out more about W. Michael Farmer and purchase his books by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, producer and host George Sirois sits down with writer Matt Witten. After poetry gave him his first creative outlet, he was encouraged in high school to write his first play. That led to several other plays, which then led to Matt making the move to writing thriller novels and spending the next twenty years writing for television shows such as Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, and more!After writing teleplays, books, plays, and even movies, Matt has now released his dystopian thriller titled 51%, which is out TODAY, April 28! You can learn more about it and get your copy by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with documentary filmmaker Sara Alessandrini. She has spent several years producing her feature-length documentary - which then became a miniseries - about the fall of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, after various allegations forced his resignation and eventual decline from the political stage. You can find out more about this documentary series by clicking HERE.ll kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with visual effects producer Taylor Rockwell. A lover of the performing arts since childhood, Taylor spent years behind the scenes as a stage manager for multiple theatrical productions, and eventually took the opportunity to transition from theatre to film. Her first film was Evan Almighty, and she would go on to work on such blockbustes as The Fate of the Furious, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers, and more. Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Cheryl Pena. Ever since the age of three, Cheryl has wanted to write and pursue as many different creative endeavors as possible. While others took center stage for various times, writing always stayed back, ready for its time. And now, with various novellas published followed by the first two parts of a trilogy of novels, Cheryl is at the cusp of truly breaking out as an author to follow. This is reflected by her recent five-book deal that she signed with Cloaked Press. Find out more about Cheryl and her new publisher by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Michael Wendroff, author of the critically acclaimed thriller novel "What Goes Around." This was a particularly enlightening conversation since a lot of the focus was on how Michael set himself up in New York City as soon as he arrived there for college. It's a truly inspiring story that is a true representation of the phrase "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere."Check out more of Michael's story and get your copy of "What Goes Around" by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with children's book author Maryanne Wood. Having started her journey as an author as recently as 2025, Maryanne knew right away that it wasn't enough to bring her books to schools. She had to bring an experience with her, and that has been accomplished through the various supplemental materials on her website. The two discuss Maryanne's history as a storyteller, bringing her books to students, creating characters that will outlive their original inspirations, and more!Maryanne's website is currently under construction, but you can keep an eye on it by clicking HERE, Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Kyle Merrick, a well versed creative strategist who is presenting his program called "Anarchy for a Day." This program allows you to take a look at life, see what works, and give it a tweak to see what works best for you.Find out more about Kyle's program, and schedule your free consultation by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with prolific author and musician Ryan McGinnis. Growing up on frequent visits to the library and feeding his mind with a steady diet of thrillers, science-fiction, and horror, Ryan's creativity flourished and manifested itself in a series of thriller short stories, musical performances, and his first sci-fi novel Terrestrial. Follow Ryan's creative journey by going to his website HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with an old friend from the days of writing together on 411Mania.com: author / critic / film analyst Bryan Kristopowitz. A member of the deep roster of prolific writers on 411Mania since 2005, Bryan immediately set himself up as a champion for the ultimate cinematic underdogs: the B-movies. Those wonderful oddities that lined video store shelves since the 1980s. And most recently, Bryan has gravitated toward low budget direct-to-video action flicks, which are still being filmed and released to retail stores to this very day.This year, Bryan took the ultimate plunge into the direct-to-video world by compiling his list of action movies he recommends to fellow cinephiles into his very own book: Not Coming to a Theater Near You: 50 Great Direct-to-Video Action Flicks of the Early 2000s.Make sure you get your copy by clicking HERE.And definitely check out 411Mania - one of the premiere indie pop culture websites out there - by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author & musician Christopher Kaufman. With a lifelong love of music and the fantasy genre, Christopher has combined his many talents into a fully immersive original story called Tales of The Ocean City, complete with a symphonic score that captures the listener's imagination and carries them through a multi-part epic filled with magical creatures, heroes, sorcerers, enemies from a distant past, and much more. Get to know more about Christopher through his podcast The Phantastic Worlds of Christopher Kaufman HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

PRODUCER'S NOTE: Thank you for your patience while the show took a week off to clear up some technical difficulties. The computer is running much better now and I look forward to getting caught up with presenting some great conversations.On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Lanie Mores. In addition to writing her award-winning Father of Contention series, Lanie has found a strong community of book-lovers on social media platforms, specifically Instagram, and is consistently making sure they are aware of her work that's already out and are happily awaiting the releases to come. Her social media presence has led her to collaborate with other authors and take part in anthologies that broaden her audience even further. Get to know Lanie's work by clicking HERE.And follow Lanie on Instagram by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Lindsey Goldstein. After going from veterinary medicine to working in the film industry, Lindsey pivoted toward writing and got hers out into the world in the form of essays, articles, and short stories published by the New York Times, Princeton Alumni Weekly, The Chicago Story Press, and more. Most recently, Lindsey took a chance and reinvented herself as a novelist, and her debut "Gap Year" is now available for purchase.Get your copy of "Gap Year" by clicking HERE.Keep up with Lindsey by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Julie Rowe. After accepting a dare to get her work out into the world, Julie went on to follow her published prose with her own writing workshops and her own hand-crafted swag items. Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

Proud Member of the Podmatch Podcast NetworkThis week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author & marketing specialist Adele Royce. From working in various adveritising and public relations companies to owning her own marketing consultant firm, Adele is not only an ideal guest due to her journey to help others to get to where she is; she is also an accomplished author with her books "Camera Ready," "Princess Smile," and "For Position Only," among others.Find out more about Adele by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This podcast is a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network. This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with business owner & business manager Ramae Allen. With years of experience as a business owner and manager of other people's businesses, she has seen too many people lean on their New Year's Resolutions and talk about how they're going to make this happen or that happen, when they should instead be putting together their plans for how to turn those resolutions into reality. Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This podcast is a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network. Welcome to Season 12 of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity. This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down Mark Firehammer, a musician, an author, a co-founder of the MyFeelness Program, and the founder & acting director of the Creative Humanity Alliance. A living breathing hub of inspiration, Mark has proven himself to not only be consistently creative in many different outlets, but also a champion for others who want to get their stories out there into the world. After years of traveling on the road as a musician, Mark published his debut novel "The Echo and the Voice" under the name J.W. Kindbloom, which includes a companion soundtrack album filled with Mark's music. Read more about Mark by clicking HERE.Find out more about the MyFeelness program by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois wraps up Season 11 with author Buddy Howard. After years of working in investment banking, Buddy - who believes that everyone has a story to tell, whether it's their own or one waiting to be written - decided to invest in himself as a storyteller by writing a novel. His debut legal thriller "The Burden of Evidence" is now available on all formats, including audio.Learn more about Buddy by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow audiobook narrator Eric Priessman. Eric has built an impressive library of nearly 60 titles from all different genres, and he has most recently been given a very cool opportunity: entering the world of movie tie-in novelizations with the prequel to the 1980's cult classic film Fright Night. Learn more about Eric and his journey by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author, memoirist, speaker, and coach Wendy Dale. Ever since she wrote and released "Avoiding Prison & Other Noble Vacation Goals," Wendy has been a strong advocate for memoirs and she has committed herself to making sure those who get into this genre of writing are giving their very best. Learn more about Wendy and her book "The Memoir Engineering System" by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Jim Paulk. A graduate from the Naval Academy in the 1950s, Jim would go on to live an extraordinary life filled with adventure, anecdotes, tales, even near-legends, and after being told more than once that he should write a book, Jim took the plunge and liked it so much, he took two more plunges. His third memoir is being prepared for launch. Find out more about Jim by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with acclaimed author, poet, and speaker Margaret Philbrick. Starting out in the literary world as a children's book author, she has extended her reach into fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. This brought about a great milestone in 2024 when her novel "House of Honor -The Heist of Caravaggio's Nativity" was named one of the Top 100 Indie Books of 2024. Learn more about Margaret by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster and fellow author Richie Billing. After leaving behind his career in law, Richie took a chance on himself and shifted his focus into writing full-time. He has since published various pieces of short fiction, with one story adapted for BBC Radio, and after he published his debut novel "Pariah's Lament," he started the podcast The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed. Learn more about Richie and subscribe to his podcast by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Amanda Madison. While typical superhero stories fill comic book pages on a regular basis, Amanda is focused on taking those larger-than-life characters and making them the starts of their own series of novels. Her debut novel "Program 38: Sparks" is already available for purchase, as is the second part of her Program 38 series - "Truths."Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author, editor, teacher, and journalist John Dedakis. After several years behind the scenes of CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, John moved into writing his own works of fiction, and has also branched out into helping his mutual creatives through editing, speaking, and - tapping into his past - news reporting. He has also started his own podcast: "One-to-One with John Dedakis." Learn more about John by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with comic creator T.Y. Lee. A Korean-American writer & artist, Lee's main characters in his upcoming graphic novel are based on the "Rooftop Koreans," a group of armed small business owners who defended their businesses from their rooftops during the 1992 LA Riots. "Return of the Rooftop Koreans" focuses on a new generation of Koreans in Los Angeles several decades after the original riots. During a time of civil unrest when tensions are ready to snap, these business owners find themselves in the position to follow in their predecessors' footsteps and take to their own roofs to defend themselves and their community. "Return of the Rooftop Koreans" is already fully funded, but you can still participate in the campaign by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with acclaimed motion picture hair designer Bonnie Clevering. For over 50 years, Bonnie has worked with stars such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, Barbra Streisand, Kristen Stewart, and more! With her expertise and attention to detail, she has done such a good job of maintaining continuity in films that you don't even notice the gap in time between certain shots or scenes that were filled months apart.Bonnie is now celebrating the release of her book Continuity: Life Beyond the Credits, and it's available now so you can grab your copy today! You can find out what else is being worked on by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois welcomes Jenna Udenberg, founder of the nonprofit organization Above & Beyond with U. A full-time wheelchair user since she was seven years old, Jenna has made it her life's mission to advocate for disabled people everywhere. She became a Bush Fellow in 2020, and in 2023, she published her book "Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth & Freedom."Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with up-and-coming author Bria Rose, who specializes in retelling classic children's stories as darker romance for the older crowd. Her current book that is out now, Her Dark Promise, is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and there are more in development for the near future. You can find out more about Bria by going to her website HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network. On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with bilingual poet Katerina Stoykova. From Bulgaria to Kentucky, Katerina started writing and publishing her poetry over the past couple of years, and she is the founder and senior editor of Accents Publishing, as well as the creator of the Accents Podcast on WUKY.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with the guest of honor for this weekend's Archon 48 Convention in Collinsville, Illinois, acclaimed author & producer Melinda M Snodgrass. After several years working in law, Melinda took a chance on herself and started writing. This resulted in the Star Trek novel "The Tears of the Singers," and in the next several years, Melinda would work with her friend / fellow author George R.R. Martin and their anthology series "Wild Cards," and write a spec script for Star Trek: The Next Generation that would not only become the widely acclaimed episode "The Measure of a Man," but would also bring her into the writers' room as a Story Editor for nearly two seasons. This would only be the beginning of Melinda's vast creative journey, which would take her to other television series, more books, and the silver screen. Check out all of Melinda's works on her website - including "The High Ground" and "Lucifer's War," the first installments of the Imperials series and the Carolingian series - by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with USA Today Bestselling Author G Michael Hopf. After being in the military, then moving into commercial diving, Hopf started his journey to become an author by publishing a children's book in 2011, and never looked back. He now has several books in different genres, including his acclaimed New World Series, and he's always on the lookout or inspiration for the next books and beyond!Read more about G Michael Kopf by going to his website, which can be found HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

An ongoing theme on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is celebrating those who take many different creative paths to reach that personal success. In the case of this week's guest Samuel Chambers, the various paths he chose to pursue have been poetry, filmmaking, and animation. And even better, all of those outlets play a part in his short project "The Timid Bunny." Learn more about Samuel and The Timid Bunny by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Susan Hensley, author of "Art for Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos and Unleash Joy. As a transformational coach, author, and speaker, Susan has realized that there was still joy within her creative endeavors that hadn't been felt since childhood. With the help of art journaling - keeping a visual & creative diary designed to express thoughts and explore various styles - Susan has turned her perfectionism and frustrations to a constant stream of happiness, excitement, and exploration. And she's looking forward to sharing all of what she has learned with you. Learn more about Susan and her works by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

Welcome to the Season 11 Premiere of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity. After taking a couple of much-needed months off, host & producer George Sirois sits down with writer / producer / podcaster Alan "A L" Katz! With a career that spans several decades, Alan was an integral force behind franchises such as HBO's Tales from the Crypt (plus its two theatrical features Demon Knight and Bordello of Blood), Freddy's Nightmares, Children of the Corn, The Outer Limits, and more!As a podcaster, Alan has been a guest on countless shows and his own shows have attracted a lot of attention from listeners and critics, with his "How Not to Make a Movie" Podcast (all about Bordello of Blood behind the scenes) being named the Best Film Podcast of 2022 by Entertainment Weekly!Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

ORIGINALLY POSTED 03/26/2019On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host and producer George Sirois has a little something he needs to tell all of you, something he needed to tell himself.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

ORIGINALLY POSTED 10/16/2018For Episode 4 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois welcomes actress / writer / director / producer / yoga instructor Kristina Erikson. They talk about their time together at Marymount Manhattan College, Kristina continuing on her journey as an actress after graduation, how yoga played a major role in regaining the confidence in herself, how the highs and lows in her life prompted her to create her short film Evolved, and more. To learn more about Kristina and her journey, please visit her on Instagram at @kristinaeriksonyogi.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois celebrates the completion of 10 seasons by answering several audiobook narrating-related questions, and drops a very interesting piece of information regarding what to expect over the next couple of months. Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author & filmmaker Paul Skidmore. A lover of storytelling since his youth, Paul has dedicated himself to bringing those stories to life on both the page as short stories & novels, and as short films, sketches, and feature films shot in Tennessee. By doing so, he has attracted various crew members, actors, musicians, and others that could dedicate themselves to being a local film production company. And Paul uses his platform to teach others the craft and get them excited about bringing their own stories to life. You can learn more about Paul by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Nkrumah Mensah. For years, she had kept her works in a drawer, away from potential readers, until her daughter found one of her manuscripts and sent it to her book club, otherwise known as "The Battle of the Books." Suddenly, Nkrumah had a group of avid readers bullying her into telling them what happens next, and before she knew it, she had an audience before her first published book. This resulted in "Anne of Survivor," the first in a seven-part series of novels. Find out more about Nkrumah and her other works by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Mr. Michael Dennis. For years, Michael has served his community in Texas as a local pastor, but in addition to that, he has recently checked the box of a big item on his bucket list by trying out stand-up comedy. He has since not only found his voice on the small stage, but he has also connected with other comics, emceed charity events, and even went on the road to different comedy clubs in Texas. Find out more about Michael's journey in stand-up by going HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with DE Walsh, a prolific poet who has his archive of more than five thousand works available on Amazon, and also has an extensive amount of experience - both personal and professional - with mental health counseling. He talks in his memoir about the psychotic break he suffered while in Dartmouth College in 1975 among many other subjects in this very lively conversation.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

*****To listen to the full episode, click here. Producer & host George Sirois sits down with Daisy Eagan, the host of the hit podcast Strange and Unexplained and the youngest female to win a Tony Award. The two discuss Daisy's journey in creativity from performing to writing to getting behind the microphone, and both get to share their own insight on constantly moving forward with ADHD, self-doubt, and other ailments doing their part to impede in their progress. And Daisy shares some information on her latest venture, a podcast network called Grab Bag Collab. The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. Contact George at his website: https://www.hesgotit.com/ and find Excelsior Journeys wherever you get your podcasts!