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Leda @tonehairsalonnc joins us again this week to share her story growing up in an abusive household and the toll it took on her family. Listen to her inspirational journey towards hair and how she has made the most of her past experiences to become the successful hairdresser she is today. This Week's Topics: • Growing up in an abusive household • Running away and getting emancipated • Using work ethic to support herself and go to college  • Having a bad experience as a client motivating her to hair school  • Reconnecting with her father & that experience affecting her as a mother  Hairstylists- you can learn the signs of Domestic Abuse - there's actually a program stylists can take called Cut It Out that teaches:  1. How to recognize signs of domestic abuse   2. How to compassionately communicate with someone in your chair about it.  Go to https://elitebeautysociety.com/cut-it-out-pba/ for more info on the program    Domestic Violence Hotline  800.799.SAFE (7233)  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? This week's Pod Loot winner is getting an $150 Apple gift card! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Digital Creative Director for @oligopro and Educator J Ladner shares his personal journey of growing up in a family without acceptance, but making the choice to always choose light. We also discuss how embracing risk and being fearless can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. This Week's Topics: • Growing up in an abusive household & being kicked out of home because he was gay • Being a salon manager and turning a salon around • Embracing risk and being fearless – opening his own salon • Committing to creating content on IG to build his brand and use his voice Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? This week’s Pod Loot winner is getting an Echo Show 8! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Topics: Growing up in San Francisco in a famous music family Talking to Muhammed Ali on a cell phone in 1969Being around Fantasy Records when John Fogerty worked in the warehouse Wilt Chamberlin taking Merl to his guitar lessons Roadying for his Dad with Paul Butterfield Jerry Garcia & Merl SaundersTouring with David CrosbyMichael Jackson Tour “BAD” Tour Meeting Frank Zappa and working as his guitar tech on the 1988 tour Working for Milli Vanilli up the last gig Building The Fenix in San Rafael Merl Saunders, the Wetlands, Blues Traveler Potential Archival releases Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics: · Growing up on Long Island· First concert Rick James· 2nd concert – 2nd row at Michael Jackson!· Karma’s Tea · What Do You Do? – New song and video · Jessie Wagner – It Ain’t over till it’s over o Guitar player’s Black Flag T and rotary phoneSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 98 – Alex Depue Violinist Virtuoso (Depue Brothers, Chris Cagle, Steve Vai, Miguel De Hoyos,)Topics: · Growing up in Ohio· Starting classical studies at 5 years old · First concert · Faith in music· Touring with Steve Vai – 2007 – 2010 · 2009 DVD Where the Wild Things Are · 2007 UK Tour – Eliot · Miguel De Hoyos · Depue Brothers band · Orange Blossom Special performance on YouTube · New material with his fiancé Arial Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

BIO:Lorenzo Alexander, a former Buffalo Bills linebacker, retired from his 15-year NFL career at the end of last season. Alexander played his college football at the University of California and joined the NFL in 2005. Throughout his long career, he also spent time with the Panthers, Redskins, Cardinals, and Raiders.Playing multiple positions, including OL, DL, LB, FB, TE, and every special team's unit, Alexander is a two-time Pro Bowler and last year was a second-team All-Pro. Throughout Alexander's career, he was recognized as his team's Walter Payton Man-of-the-Year twice and won the Athletes in Action Call to Courage Award.Alexander is a husband, father, and leads the ACES Foundation (lorenzoalexander.org). TOPICS:Growing and getting better during the pandemicTransitioning away from the NFL after a 15-year careerCoaching his kidsThe beginning of his love for footballBack to school – staying educated in order to best help youthSlowing down and digging into the Word every day during the pandemicThe Bills' surprising season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Clint Campbell, host of the Truth from the Stand Deer Hunting podcast. Clint and I are talking about planning and executing a DIY out-of-state deer hunt. It's that time of year when we use our precious vacation days to chase whitetails and this episode is full of information to help make you more successful this season!   Topics: Growing as a deer hunter Setting your goals to determine where you want to hunt E-scouting areas to narrow down locations Freelance hunting Knowing when to set up in a new area Using a cargo trailer for a mobile hunting camp   Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt - https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/ @beau.martonik - https://www.instagram.com/beau.martonik/  @truthfromthestand - https://www.instagram.com/truthfromthestand/ Facebook:    East Meets West Outdoors - https://www.facebook.com/EastMeetsWestHunt/   https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/   Shop new apparel!  https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop   Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik   Partners: onX Mapping at your finger tips on your phone, computer or GPS that will allow you scout harder, hunt farther and increase your success rates. This is the number 1 tool that I use every single time I'm in the woods or mountains. Use code EMW for 20% off of the Hunt app. https://www.onxmaps.com/ University of Elk Hunting Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available. https://www.elk101.com/onlinecourse/ Heather's Choice Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on ALL orders.  http://lddy.no/7og2 Maven Optics Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift get a free gift with your next order! https://mavenbuilt.com/ MTN OPS MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.  https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik TETHRD The Tethrd Team has created the ultimate tree saddle hunting setup. The Phantom Saddle and Predator Platform system is truly the culmination of ideas & input from thousands of dedicated tree saddle hunting fanatics around the world.  https://tethrdnation.com/

BIO:Chase Coffman is a former NFL tight end who played for the Bengals, Buccaneers, Falcons, Titans, Seahawks, and Colts after being drafted by Cincinnati in 2009 in the 3rd round out of Missouri. Playing his last season in 2016, he is now a financial advisor in Kansas City. TOPICS:Growing up in a football homeWhen playing in the NFL became a goalHis expectations when being drafted in the third round of the NFL His faith during the NFL challengesWatching others get opportunities when he worked hard for themHis Falcons and Titans experienceCatching touchdown passes from Russell WilsonHaving control over what you can control See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Erica Ray. Erica was born and raised in the heart of Oklahoma. She began singing and writing her own music at a very young age. After graduating from the Academy of Contemporary Music in Oklahoma City, Erica began leading worship along with furthering her studies in Social Work. In 2019, she released her debut single "Masterpiece", a song purposefully written for a non-profit in her hometown that serves child sexual abuse survivors. Writing music has helped Erica in her healing process and she is dedicated to empowering those who are finding their voices. Her latest single, "At Home Now (Holy, Holy, Holy)" is an artistic expression of how faith is the source of her peace and sense of belonging. Key points/Topics: -Growing up in Oklahoma in the country -What keeps you up at night? What do you wake up thinking about? What lights your heart up? That is your passion. -Processing emotions through music -Connecting with others through music -Writing Music Process -Musical creation is a team process -Healing trauma through music -Challenges and pain can come together to create a beautiful picture -Don't worry about the pressure of being perfect or fitting in. Your uniqueness is needed in this world. -Write your dreams down and do not throw anything away! -Dream LOUD!

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Sophie Radcliffe. In January 2013 Sophie gave it all up to create a new story. At 27 and running the commercial division at the UK's fastest-growing technology startup, she had everything society told her she should need to feel happy, but was restless. Three years later, her life has completely changed. She is now an endurance athlete, blogger, marketeer, model and motivational speaker. She found something she loved and set out to turn it into her life. The people she's met, memories created, places explored and opportunities to create change, are beyond her wildest imagination. Key points/Topics: Growing up in the UK Endurance Sports Mountain Climbing Running, Biking, Triathlons Changing Careers You are meant for adventure Discovering your purpose Boats are meant for sailing, not the harbor The power of the mind through endurance You are born to stand out Follow the things that make you light up and lose yourself

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Chris Capehart. Chris Capehart is the author of Step, Life Story, The “Blank” Leader, The Intentional Year, Shaping Belief and #Goals. While writing Step, Chris served as CMO at Oven Bits where he drove over 100% growth adding millions in revenue and helping to produce 20+ features in the Apple and Google app stores. This was done in partnership with brands such as L'Oréal, Lush Cosmetics, Hilton, and Vogue Key points/Topics: Growing up with a family business Family struggles, growing up through divorce and tragedy Serial Entrepreneurship Failing Taking one step at a time The things you do when you're young matter Proverbial Mile Correctly value the words said around you and about you Let your actions tell your story You have everything you need to become the person you were meant to be

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Tyler Overton. Tyler is a traveling Pre-K Music and Movement teacher for Norman Public Schools and I travel to 4 Norman school sites and was nominated rookie teacher of the year! He is originally from Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and he went to school at the University of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!). He loves music, doing anything outdoors, completed his first Ironman race, and is married to his wife Savannah. Key points/Topics: Growing up musically inclined Teaching and Elementary Education Music Education Ironman Triathlon Crossfit Training Persistence Doing things you never thought you would do Being Teachable Relying on constants Friends, Family, Faith Social Unrest and taking action against racism Getting to know people who are unlike you and getting out of your comfort zone Education and Administration Set goals and choose to do things that will get you to accomplishment. For what you can't choose, change your perspective and choose joy

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Adrian Buendia. Adrian Buendia is an entrepreneur in Norman, OK. He attended the Law School at OU for one year before he decided it wasn't quite for him and bought Eskimo Sno in 2002 after working there for 2 summers. While being a Snow Cone Connoisseur, Adrian always had a passion for music and entertaining others. He started DJing in the late 90's as a hobby and eventually grew the DJing into a full-fledged production company! He and his wife now own 5 snow cone locations, their DJ company, and a new coffee shop. Key points/Topics: -Growing up in small-town Oklahoma -Immigrant parents and high-achieving siblings -Having fun, but staying true to values -Family values -Entrepreneurship and taking business risks -Hiring methods: Competence + Consistency -Opening a business during a pandemic -Snowcone business -Coffee Shop business -DJ business -Dreams require sacrifice

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Sean McMannis. Sean is a head soccer coach with over 17 years of coaching experience. From high schools, clubs, colleges to semi-pro, he has coached in California, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Sean holds multiple soccer licenses and earned a Master's Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University. His dedication to each player reaches beyond just the technical and tactical aspects of the game. His passion is to strengthen and shape character through sports, using brain training techniques to develop the whole player and to unite the team. Key points/Topics: -Growing up in California -Holistic approach -Sports -Soccer -High-achieving lifestyle -Breathing techniques -Character -Processing emotions -Bring the right people around you

BIO:T.C. Stallings is a former professional football player turned actor. He had a lead role in the movie, War Room, which reached #1 at the box office. T.C. is a part of Louisville football lore with his 25-yard overtime touchdown run against Kentucky to secure an upset win for the Cardinals in 2000. He went on to play professionally in the Arena, Europe, and Canadian leagues.T.C. wrote, directed, and self-produced a documentary called 24 Counter: The Story Behind the Run, which was nominated for "Most Inspirational Documentary" by the ICFF. 24 Counter is adapted from the book, Playing on God's Team, also written by T.C. TOPICS:Growing up in ClevelandLeBron James fandomThe pandemic and losing his mom and grandmotherThe documentary, 24 Counter: The Story Behind the RunFootball dream turning into an acting dreamWhere we're going next in HollywoodCleveland Browns hype for 2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Bri Ramos. Bri was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV but currently resides in Oklahoma City, OK. She attended the University of Oklahoma graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She is Owner of The Buzz Brand, Co-Owner of Party In A Box with sister Megan Tiedge, and Co-Owner of The Socialite Academy, a social media workshop launching the Summer of 2020. Key points/Topics: -Growing up in Las Vegas -Growing up Hispanic and bullying -Stepping out of comfort zones -Following your calling may not change, but your method may -Find your identity and cause -Social Media Influencing -Small businesses, Female-owned business -Business Branding -Go explore and treat life like a video game -Dreams don't happen instantly -Overcoming self-doubt -Prioritizing the important parts of life

Mickey Smith Jr. is as inspirational a music educator as you will ever meet. He is a middle school band director in Louisiana and the most recent recipient of the Grammy Music Educator Award. Topics: Growing up in a “forgotten town” in Louisiana and how he started out practicing his saxophone outside in the forest and how it took him out of that town and into a career. “You can con a con, fool a fool, but you can never kid a kid” - A conversation on perspective. “First Days, Lasting Ways” and the “GPS for Success” - Mickey’s plan for the first days of school. A conversation about teaching our own children music and how to make sure that we deposit more than we withdraw when working with our students. Be a S.O.U.N.D. adult = See yourself beyond yourself, Operate with optimism and excellence, Utilize all available resources, Nourish relationships, and Don’t stop. Links: Mickey Smith Jr. Grammy Music Educator Award Wong & Wong: First Days of School Balmages: Moscow 1941 Biography: The name Mickey Smith, Jr. has become synonymous with the word "music” across the country. As a dynamic and driven sax man that is passionate about music and education, Mickey has been the band director at Maplewood Middle School since 2005. In addition to playing music and teaching, he also serves educators through his SOUND180 EDUCATORS program and supports organizations that promote music education for children; for example, he is president of the non-profit Musicmakers2U, which gives deserving young people musical instruments at no cost. He is currently the 2020 GRAMMY Music Educator Award national winner. This award recognizes the country's top music instructor and influencer in the nation. Mickey uses a unique motivational mixture of music and message to encourage others to KEEP ON GOING and DISCOVER THEIR SOUND.

2x NCAA All-American Jacob Kasper and I couldn't keep this conversation short. He is one of the most passionate wrestlers out there and between his Olympic aspirations and his WWE aspirations, this man is the definition of passion and a dreamer. Had a ton of fun chatting about Jacob's amateur wrestling career, the journey to the Olympic Trials, and what lies ahead after this Olympic run. Enjoy the conversation! Order of Topics: - Growing up a WWE Fan - Getting Good at Wrestling - The Intimidation of Duke - Dealing with Crohn's Disease - Overcoming Adversity - Dealing with Defeat - Not Resting Enough - Not Running on Motivation - Olympic Trials Ahead - The WWE Tryout - Olympics > WWE - Mt Rushmore of Pro Wrestling - The WWE Passion & Dream Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 46 of the Montreal Marketeers podcast, we talk Ecommerce with Jeremiah Curvers. It’s been less than 10 years since foam technology has revolutionized the mattress industry. Mattresses have now become “easy-to-ship” items that are being sold directly to consumers at a much lower retail price. Because of this, many new Ecommerce-first brands have emerged in the market. One of these brands is Polysleep. It was founded in 2016 and is now the 3rd biggest brand of foam mattresses in Quebec. In 2018, Jeremiah left the digital agency world to focus on growing Polysleep full time. Topics: - Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs - Embarking on digital transformation - Internalizing vs outsourcing - Improving your products through customer feedback - Managing costs for an online Direct-to-Consumer business - Optimizing sales through promotions, reviews and analytics

VYAL / VYAL ONE is a legendary West Coast graffiti artist. Topics: Growing up in the san Gabriel Valley, Shoutout to my kindergarten homies, Sears Catalogue Spank Bank, Phoebe Cates Side Boob, Where did the eye come from?, Meeting King Cre8 on the 33 Bus, Watching Scrambled Porn & bob Ross, Duendes in the SGV, Painting in the Gaza Strip, Little Bits of Tru(th)., Who's the prettiest street artist? Getting up with Karpart , Shoutout to FMIII + more shenanigans!

BIO: Barry Zito is a Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion who pitched primarily for the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants throughout his Major League Baseball career. After retiring from baseball, Barry settled in Nashville with his wife, Amber, and their two sons. Zito is a musician and songwriter and has recently written a book called Curveball: How I Discovered True Fulfillment After Chasing Fortune and Fame, which tells of overcoming ego, finding purpose, and achieving true success.TOPICS:Growing up with baseballSigning a large contract with the GiantsBeing injured and feeling emptyPitching with fearFinding God2012 World SeriesHis book, CurveballHis music career See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Design Huddle the mastermind behind UXGoodies on Instagram (Ioana Adriana Teleanu) discusses UX best practices, how to get started, and how to grow your Instagram channel. Featured Guest: Ioana Adriana Teleanu, UXGoodies! Instagram: @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle Topics: Growing on Instagram, UX Design, FinTech, Career Advice, Research The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Fishe is an OG Graffiti artist from Los Angeles who's work is recognized in museums such as the Getty and LACMA. Topics: Growing up in LA, Going to high school with Retna, Does meeting your heroes kill the magic?, cheating in art, Graffiti vs Street art, Raving in the days of PLUR, junior high graffiti meetings, toys (graffiti term), Oakwood Apartments, my dad punked ODB, smoking weed with tupac, sober artists, UFC talk, bulgarian micro house, African Booga Booga Music, Losing your cellphone at lightning in a bottle, Disco Naps, and more

Kai is a native Angeleno artist. At the young age of 14, he pursued his passion and the streets of Los Angeles became his canvas. Topics: Growing up in LA, Morons, Soccer injuries, Lost Values, Nouveau American Royalty, Cal Arts Mentality, Ecole Des Beaux Arts Parisian, Paris Police stories, IF, bathroom inspirations, cement reliefs, Street Art Tattoos, Melrose & Fairfax nightmares

Little Ricky aka Sheep is a queer street artist who reps the Miracle Mile LA area. Topics: Growing up in East LA, Coming out as an artist to your parents, Jeremy Novy, Advice from Padhia , Encounters with gregory Siff, + more Shenanigans! Please follow Little Ricky: https://www.instagram.com/littlericky001/ Paint The Town Podcast: @pttpShow LAStreetArtGallery: @lastreetartgallery

Sellout is a resident artist of LA Street Art Gallery. Topics: Growing up in the SGV, Drag Racing in Industry, illegal art shows, Sold Out Art Show, Cop Ins, The Cold Hearted Rebel, Lady Liberty, Jackson Pollock, Dr Nothing, The Chosen Few please follow Sellout: https://www.instagram.com/sel10ut/

Topics: - Growing up in an African household - Beating your children - African punishments - Would you want to be a parent like your own? - Getting Shipped Back Home

On this episode, I'm joined by Robbie Kroger who is a native South African who is now rooted in Mississippi. Robbie started Blood Origins when he didn't think that normal outdoor television was portraying the whole story of who we are as hunters and people. Robbie just returned from Denmark on what sounded like a truly remarkable hunt while taking in the international hunting culture and ways of life. I really enjoy listening to Robbie talk about his vision on telling the entire story of inspirational people in the hunting industry and beyond. Topics: Growing up in South Africa Journey into hunting Story behind Blood Origins Creating hunting films that draw real emotion International hunting in Denmark Hunting cultures around the world Balance in hunting, life and business   Resources Instagram:  @eastmeetswesthunt                   @beau.martonik                   @bloodorigins Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors                  Blood Origins Blood Origins YouTube www.eastmeetswesthunt.com https://www.bloodorigins.com/ Partners: University of Elk Hunting Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available. Heather's Choice Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. Maven Optics Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order! MTN OPS MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik Wild Carrot Scents Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

An instrumental music educator at Patrick March Middle School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Chris Gleason was the 2017 Wisconsin Middle School Teacher of the Year, a finalist for the 2017 National Teacher of the Year and a semifinalist for the 2017 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. He joins the show to talk about his career, his commissioning program, and share some teaching wisdom. Topics: Growing up as the son of a band director, the lessons that he learned from his parents, and the story of applying for, and being selected as Wisconsin's "Teacher of the Year." The story of his high school band experience and the importance of the literature that we select as our curriculum. Anecdotes from some of the composers who Chris has commissioned. The value of commissioning new works and tips for educators to find funding. Chris' philosophy of "lighting fires" and his thoughts about what makes a good teacher including tips for young teachers and getting "beyond the notes." Links: Chris Gleason Erickson: Ballad Aire Ticheli: Portrait of a Clown Mackey: Lightning Field Shapiro: Rock Music Balmages: Sun Cycles Hazo: Blue and Green Music Chesnokov: Salvation is Created Biography: Chris Gleason is an instrumental music educator at Patrick Marsh Middle School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.  He is the 2017 Wisconsin Middle School Teacher of the Year, a finalist for the 2017 National Teacher of the Year and a semifinalist for the 2017 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. Chris earned his BME at UW-Eau Claire in 1997 and his Masters Degree from UW-LaCrosse in 2002. He has taught band in the East Troy School District and the LaCrosse School District. Mr. Gleason's bands have performed at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda, the "New Wisconsin Promise Conference", and the 2006 and 2009 Wisconsin State Music Conferences. The Patrick Marsh Middle School Band has commissioned composers such as Samuel R. Hazo (Blue and Green Music -2009), Brian Balmages (Sun Cycles – 2012), Michael Sweeney (Particles - 2013), Erik Morales (One Giant Leap - 2014), John Mackey (Lightning Field – 2015), Alex Shapiro (Rock Music- 2016), Brian Balmages (Twittering Machine – 2017), Andrew Boysen Jr (TBA – 2018).  In 1992 Mr. Gleason was selected as the Wisconsin Governor’s Scholar to Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan. Mr. Gleason has performed professionally at Disneyland, Valleyfair, and the Mall of America. He has been guest conductor of numerous camps and festivals including the Tarleton Invitational Band Festival (Texas), National Band Association –Wisconsin Chapter Junior High All-State Band, Tri-State Honors Band, UW-Milwaukee Honors Band, UW-Whitewater Band Camp and numerous regional honor bands across Wisconsin and Illinois. He is the past-chair of the Wisconsin Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) Committee and the Wisconsin State Middle Level Honors Band.  Currently, he is chair of the Wisconsin State Middle Level Honors Project. He has taught CMP Workshops at VanderCook College of Music, the Los Angeles Unified School District in California, The NAfME National In-Service Conference, numerous school districts in the Midwest, and recently in Hong Kong. He has presented clinics at the Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin State Music Conventions. Mr. Gleason is the recent recipient of the Melvin F. Pontious Sparks in Music Education Award (2016), Michael G. George Distinguished Service Award (2016) and the Vi Miller Award for Excellence (2013) by Dane Arts and had a feature interview in the March 2015 Instrumentalist Magazine. Mr. Gleason is the founder and organizer of the Band Festival at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells that has to date inspired more than 23,500 young musicians. Mr. Gleason is a member of NBA, WMEA, and NAfME.   ​

Transgender porn sensation, Wendy Williams, opens up about past & present depression, challenges of aging in the porn industry, how her transition came as a surprise, breaking the mold at every step of her career, and cyberbullying in porn. She also discusses the pros & cons of transitioning at a young age and expresses strong opinions about infighting in the trans performer community. Sunny & Ken also discover the podcast call in number spells something ahhh-mazing! More: americansexpodcast.com & sunnymegatron.com Guest Bio It is universally accepted that Wendy Williams is one of the most influential transsexual performers within the adult entertainment industry. A talented performer, skilled producer and prominent publicist, Wendy has won a multitude of adult film awards and kick-started the careers of countless aspiring transsexual porn stars! Born and raised in Pikeville, Kentucky, Wendy has described how her family “grew up on food stamps and charity” to make ends meet. When Wendy was in the sixth grade she moved in with her great-grandmother due to the state of her father’s alcoholism. Despite these hardships, Wendy applied herself to her studies and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1997 having achieved her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Full Bio:  https://xxxbios.com/shemale-pornstar/wendy-williams-biography/ Episode 20 Topics Growing up trans in the south,  depression & suicide in the transgender community, sexual liberation, the pros and cons of medical transition as a teen, cyberbullying, the unanticipated challenges of being a porn performer, gay bars in Tennessee. Buck Angel, GILF porn, hyper-femininity, trans slurs and self-identity, opportunities for transgender talent, things porn fans don’t understand, suicide in porn, aging and depression, midlife career changes, AVN Awards, Hot Wendy PR, Grooby Girls, trans women of color, generational views on transgender issues Episode 20 Links Wendy Williams Website http://www.wendywilliamsxxx.com Wendy Williams Twitter https://twitter.com/TsWendyWilliams Episode 20 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info Shop with Amazon & benefit American Sex: http://bit.ly/sunnyamazon (affiliate link) Lelo SONA Sex Toy Giveaway at sunnymegatron.com: Provided by Castle Megastore. Entrants must be over 18, US resident, no purchase necessary. Visit the giveaway page for details and to enter: http://sunnymegatron.com/sona/  Giveaway entry ends 1/02/2017 20% off your order at http://castlemegastore.com when you use code SUNNY at checkout (limited restrictions apply) Shout out to our brand new sponsor, KinkBNB. We love this company and many of our friends use it to find kinky play spaces and travel destinations. We also have a bunch of friends that list their dungeons and play spaces on KinkBNB.  American Sex podcast listeners get 50% off the first six months of a KinkBNB subscription with code SUNNY https://www.kinkbnb.com/wallet/subscribe/ Right now KinkBNB is expanding their directory into services available from service providers to compliment your travel experience.   Post a service listing ad for free at http://www.kinkbnb.com/services/ads/ (beta URL) Bear with us until our full launch on January 1st! Feedback is definitely welcomed at support@kinkbnb.com

This week on the podcast, we talk to one of our favorite skiers, Angel Collinson. Angel is on fire right now, and her current trajectory is somewhere up in the stratosphere. She’s just come off a win of the Red Bull Cold Rush comp, she was the first woman to win Powder Magazine’s Line of the Year, and she has two recent TGR segments that the entire internet is watching and rewatching. And more impressive than all that is how well Angel is handling the spotlight.TOPICS:Growing up across the street from SnowbirdHow a cute coach might be responsible for the success she's enjoying today"Women-specific" equipmentStudying philosophy in collegeFilming with Ian McIntosh and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa (and who's cooler, Ian or Sage?)Lazer Tag; candyHer new sponsors (Red Bull & Volkl)Self-marketing & social media (and her advice to those coming up and interested in becoming a pro)Her favorite audiobooks, podcasts, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.