Interviews Episodes

Send us a text Mental Health Advocate for Musicians, Host of CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Podcast, Music Journalist. Mari Fong is Executive Producer and Host of the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast. A music journalist for 20+ years, Fong has interviewed and covered a variety of musicians including Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney, Aerosmith, The White Stripes, The Strokes, Green Day, System of A Down, and David Bowie. Fong is a certified Life Coach for Music...

Send us a text Janey has a journalism degree from Samford University and a Masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has served on church staffs for over fifteen years, and is the author of Deeply Defined: Understanding Who You Are in Christ. Her book, Deeply Defined, takes words Christians use all the time but can't really explain (grace, mercy, holiness, etc.), and lays them out in entertaining and easy to understand bites. Deeply Defined uses the Bible's original lang...

Send us a text Known for thinking outside the box, Studd Da Kidd has created a series of creative endeavors to serve the art community. TAMA Industries, is headquartered out of the recently purchased office space at the Century Building in San Antonio, Texas and also houses DRH consulting and the home base for Exposure Explosive Festival, a weekly mix of entertainment, interactive media, and small business marketing that will take place in different cities and states delivering a medium for crea...

Send us a text BILLIE SHEPARD Introduction Billie delivers a coaching experience that transforms how an actor acts and business people communicate. Clients have said, “It seems she has a mysterious or supernatural power that influences the creativity, confidence and best abilities of a speaker or performer. What Billie does is magical.” Billie has been a professional actor for over forty years, appearing in lead roles in Equity productions, featured television appearances and numerous nationa...

Send us a text ELIOT POPKIN Author of Circle: Letters to My Younger Self Eliot Popkin is an award-winning singer-songwriter, a business and personal development coach, and the author of Circle: Letters to My Younger Self. In addition to his own songs, he has written music for film, television, commercials, and other artists. However, despite this success, life hasn't always been easy for Eliot. As a survivor of child abuse, he had to overcome a great deal and rediscover himself several times i...

Send us a text Joseph C. Gioconda (Joe) is a unique combination of a successful trial attorney, and author of several successful horror novels. When Joe was younger, he studied to become a Catholic priest. He attended a prep Seminary, but decided that he wanted a secular life, so he attended Yale Law School and became a lawyer. He then used his writing skills and powers of persuasion to publish several novels and short stories in the horror and historical fiction genres. Joe's Books His firs...

Send us a text A fan of all things fantastical and frightening, Shannon Lawrence writes primarily horror and fantasy. Her stories can be found in over forty anthologies and magazines, and her three solo horror short story collections, Blue Sludge Blues & Other Abominations, Bruised Souls & Other Torments, and Happy Ghoulidays are available now. You can also find her as a co-host of the podcast “Mysteries, Monsters, & Mayhem.” When she's not writing, she's hiking through the wilds of Colorado and...

Send us a text DAN CHAN MASTER MAGICIAN As an internationally renowned, award-winning magician & mind-reader, Dan Chan presents world-class magic and mind-reading. Experience counts. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the world's top virtual magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers. Prior to pivoting to virtual events, Dan performed 5000 plus shows worldwide. Dan Chan provides the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audience...

Send us a text Jay Elle is an acoustic pop singer songwriter who brings warmth and energy through diverse, well-crafted, “five star”, guitar-driven melodic songs. His soft inviting voice will uplift and soothe your spirits and his witty lyrics will provoke deeper thoughts about the world while sharing optimistic, positive, upbeat messages that will “have you carry on with your day with a smile”. According to Jay Elle, “I became more interested and dedicated more time to guitar playing and song...

Send us a text Ken Brandt is the author of the adventure and humor filled memoir “Positive Vision: Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight”. He has led a fun and adventurous life and had a successful business career despite (or perhaps in part because of!) his bad eyes. Poor eyesight never impacted Ken’s vision of what life could be. Whether galloping across the Montana range, exploring claustrophobic (and fiery!) caverns, chasing a thief through the streets of 1980s New York, or...

Send us a text Jonnie Taverner Incredibly passionate about Jesus. Worship leader/singer/songwriter, speaker, and, producer of Refuge Freedom Stories podcast. Jonnie has been producing the Refuge Freedom Stories radio show and podcast for over a year now. He has also worked in the nuclear industry for over 40 years in various roles and experiences. Jonnie loves to talk to people about God, sing and write about God, and, share stories about real lives changed by the Power of God. Jonnie is passi...

Send us a text Award-winning singer/songwriter and author, passionate about educating people on disability and mental health through music and writing. Heather Hutchison is the author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with three albums released to date. Blind since birth and having struggled with mental illness from a young age, she is passionate about educating people on disability and mental health through her music and writing. An avid traveller, He...

Send us a text Darryl is the co-creator of global phenomenon The Three Waiters, and founder of one of Australia's most successful entertainment production co mpanies, Lovegrove Entertainment. A serial entertainment entrepreneur and award winning performer, he's also the author of Why haven't I heard of you? - a blueprint for standing out in a crowded, crazy, changing new world. He's become a most sought after motivational business keynote speaker having spoken at many high profile conferences i...

Send us a text Lauren Nelson is a mother of two and the wife of a pastor. She has a Religion degree from Pacific Lutheran University and 20+ years of ministry experience with children, teens, and adults. Lauren authored a children's book entitled, SHEROES of the Bible, and is passionate about sharing the stories of these heroic women to inspire young and old with the faith that overcame their fears. “Mom, I have a question: Does God think boys are more important than girls, because all we ever l...

Send us a text Scott Edwards is a business owner who owned a chain of comedy clubs for over 21 years. He also produced TV, Stage, and Concert Comedy events with the Best, including; but not limited to Leno, Carvey, Seinfeld, Willie Tyler & Lester, Poundstone, Saget, and many more famous....and not so famous comedians. In addition, as an entrepreneur Scott opened over 10 companies including small construction & Comedy Clubs to restaurants & Art Galleries....most unique were a submarine and a Beac...

Send us a text Author, Speaker, Filmmaker : Erin helps people IDENTIFY what's holding them back, RECOGNIZE the root cause, and OVERCOME it. Hi, I’m Erin Wiley Sands, and I am the author of The Dunes, an inspirational faith-based book for personal growth. I am the creator of the online program and community: Live More, Carry Less. Live More, Carry Less is a space to release the fears and limited thinking that have been holding you back, as you step into the gifted, loving, formidable, fully capab...

Send us a text Anthony Gonzalez from the County of Kings “11207,” born and raised. Anthony is 48 years old & he is a man who has spent most of his life either in the "Streets" or in "Prison". Facing a Federal Conspiracy charge in 2007, all Anthony could think of was his son Dominic while locked down. It was his son who inspired him to write. so he could have a better idea of who his father was/is & hopefully am. Anthony said he just felt he should know his father, flaws and all. Currently, Antho...

Send us a text Stephen Murray is a Las Vegas based author with four self-published works of fiction:- The Chapel of Eternal Love (Mainstream) Return to the Chapel of Eternal Love (Mainstream) Murder Aboard the Queen Elizabeth II (Murder Mystery) Discreetly Yours (Crime Fiction). The novels are all void of expletives, graphic violence and graphic sex, and have all received 5 Star Ratings from Readers Favorite and positive Reviews from the Judges at the Writers Digest Awards Contest. They are...

Send us a text The space is changing and becoming more competitive as over 80 countries are reaching for the stars. Space companies will have to understand marketing principles if they hope to compete for customers, gain investors, and win bidding wars in the new commercial space industry. Space Marketing is at the heart of Izzy's career. She combines both of her passions into one expertise. With an extensive marketing background, Izzy turns the lens of marketing onto the space industry. Armed ...

Send us a text I’m an editor and writer based in New York City. I’m very knowledgeable about social media and I freelance, blog, and create content on the side. I’ve always enjoyed writing, but never thought of it as a career path until college. After taking a journalism class in college, I realized this was something I could turn into a career and decided to pursue it from there. I gained experience through internships and found that I loved the social media side too. I started at ATH as a Ju...

Send us a text Hassan (the show creator) has a genuine interest in conversation and an extensive list of experiences in many areas. Born and raised in Houston, Tx., he was given the support to be vocal and creative at an early age. A lifelong student of martial arts and influenced by an assortment of popular television shows during his childhood, Hassan would dream about one day being able to see/experience the things he saw, though not having the means to do so. Along with being pushed in physi...

Send us a text Cindy Mitchum is John Mitchums daughter, Robert’s niece. Her parents were staunch Republicans, with Her father working as the opening act for Barry Goldwater’s stump trail. Her father was nominated for a Grammy for writing the only album John Wayne ever recorded, America Why I Love Her. AC Lyles told Cindy she couldn’t be selfish and keep her fathers poetry in a drawer. He said the Country, deserved,no NEEDED to hear his words. We have 56 Western and Noir Stars reciting the poetr...

Send us a text Stephanie "Lady Redneck" Lee is a country artist from Dallas, Texas. Her high energy performances and fun, tongue-in-cheek songs are making the world sit up and take notice of this blonde bombshell. Though she doesn’t look the part, her small-town roots and quirky personality have earned her the “Redneck” name that she proudly displays. She writes from the heart. Her songs are true-to-life and based on her real, honest moments and stories. Stephanie Lee was born in Blackfoot, Ida...

Send us a text On this episode I am joined by the founder of snorble.com Mike Rizkalla. Mike’s journey is to define human interaction experiences with robotics to enrich the lives of families through magical tech experiences. Mike is a visionary entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the advances made in the field of robotics with an award-winning track record in innovation and UX. He aims to enrich the lives of families through magical tech experiences. He is skilled at developing new busin...