Episodes

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball dives into the world of leadership and personal development with seasoned leadership coach Aneace Haddad. With 15 years of experience coaching top executives from multinational companies, Aneace shares his transformative journey from the tech industry to executive coaching. Discover the unique insights he has gained from working across different cultures and the profound impact of midlife changes on leadership abil...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball sits down with vocalist and entertainer Lefty Martin and his drummer, Corey, from the Lefty Martin Band. Discover Lefty's journey from singing karaoke to leading a band, and hear Corey's story of rediscovering his passion for drums despite a degenerative retinal disease. The duo shares their musical influences, the creation of their original songs, and the camaraderie that fuels their performances. Tune in for an i...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball explores the inspiring world of neurodiversity with Tara May, the CEO of Aspiritech. Discover how this nonprofit tech service organization, where 95% of the employees are autistic, is revolutionizing the tech industry through kindness and psychological safety. Tara delves into the origins of Aspiritech, the concept of neurodiversity, and shares invaluable advice for companies looking to transform their work culture...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball interviews Katrena Friel, an international keynote speaker, award-winning author, and business mentor with 25 years of experience. Katrena shares her insights on personal and professional development, emphasizing the importance of creating a personal brand and avoiding burnout. Discover how her unique program helps individuals transition from their current jobs to thriving personal brand businesses with multiple in...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball interviews singer-songwriter and country music star Lena Paige. Join us as Lena shares her journey from writing music with her mom at 15 to hitting the charts with several songs. Discover how she got started, her international tours, and the incredible story behind her song "Roses in December" which made it to the top ten country songs in Europe in 2020. Please be sure to follow, rate, review, and share this episod...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball delves into the world of organizational development with author, speaker, and consultant Irma Parone. As the founder and CEO of Parone Group, Irma shares her expertise on improving customer relationships, employee engagement, and boosting the bottom line. Discover the proven strategies from her award-winning book, Winx, and learn how to craft effective problem statements, determine root causes, and evaluate the imp...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball interviews Julie Rose, a seasoned radio journalist and podcast host. Julie shares her fascinating journey from working with NPR and SiriusXM to creating her own podcasts that tackle tough topics in a respectful and empathetic manner. Discover how Julie transitioned from her dream job in radio journalism to caring for her parents and eventually launching her own shows, Top of Mind and Uncomfy. Julie delves into the ...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball dives into the world of digital marketing and SEO with the dynamic Z Scott, also known as the SEO Queen. Z shares her inspiring journey from growing up immersed in technology to founding the SEO Queen brand, which has helped clients generate over $250 million in revenue. Discover the essentials of search engine optimization, the power of digital PR, and how AI is revolutionizing the SEO landscape. Z also gives a sn...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball sits down with Diane Hopkins, the founder and CEO of Xperes. Diane is a marketing guru with extensive experience in marketing communications, customer design strategy, and is a certified Experience Economy expert. Join us as Diane shares her journey from a traditional marketing career to becoming one of the first chief experience officers in the healthcare industry in the U.S., and eventually founding her own consu...

Send us a text In this episode of the Living the Dream with Curveball podcast, host Curveball interviews Beth Pellino-Dudzic, an author with a fascinating background in the music scene. Beth shares her journey from growing up in New York City to living in Alabama, and how her experiences in the rock and roll club scene inspired her to write a series of romance novels. She discusses the evolution of the music industry, her writing process, and the upcoming projects she is excited about. Tune in t...

Send us a text In today’s episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we delve into the controversial topic of evolution versus creation with evangelist, author, and founder of Dinosaur Adventureland, Kent Hovind. Join us as Kent shares his journey, from his passionate advocacy for creationism to his time in prison, and the fascinating theories he presents in his extensive collection of books and videos. Learn about his debates with atheists, his views on the dangers of the evolution theory, and...

Send us a text In today’s episode, we explore the profound journey of grief with Denise Dielwart, an author and grief expert. Denise shares her revolutionary Flow Method, a transformative approach that helps individuals navigate through grief more swiftly and effectively. Drawing from her personal experience of losing her husband, Denise discusses the importance of feeling emotions, letting go, overcoming, and becoming whole. Join us for an insightful conversation that offers hope and actionable...

Send us a text Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Living the Dream with Curveball"! In this episode, we dive into the world of country music with multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Alice Nelson. Alice is joined by her friends and collaborators, Steve and Jade, as they discuss their recent music video and the various achievements Alice has garnered throughout her career. From her early beginnings in Alabama to her numerous award nominations and wins, Alice shares her journ...

Send us a text Join us in this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball as we delve into the world of change management and regaining confidence with certified change manager, Gao Motsemme. Gao shares her compelling journey of overcoming personal and professional adversities, from losing her corporate job to being separated from her children for five years. Discover how she uses African ancient quantum medicine to heal generational wounds and empower individuals to reclaim their confidence and...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball sits down with the multifaceted Thomas Brown, a writer, photographer, and podcaster. Thomas shares his journey of self-discovery and healing through art and creativity. He discusses his memoir, '2012: A Bicycle Odyssey,' which recounts his cross-country bike ride for suicide awareness, inspired by the loss of his brother. Thomas also delves into his two podcasts, 'Inner Monologue' and 'Stages,' and how they provide...

Send us a text In this episode of "Living the Dream with Curveball," Curveball interviews artist and author Debra Cohen. Debra shares her incredible journey from being a rock and roll musician to becoming an author and spiritual seeker. She talks about her conversion to Judaism, her struggles with drugs and depression, and her eventual path to healing and self-discovery. Debra also discusses her new book, "Jewish Palestine, Arab Palestine: A History of Conflict," and her passion for music, inclu...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we delve into the transformative journey of men seeking deeper clarity and purpose in their lives. Our special guest, Jason Lange, an embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide, shares his insights on the importance of men's support groups. He discusses his personal journey, the concept of the "man box," and the profound impact of men's groups on personal growth and relationships. Tune in to explore why all men s...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, Curveball interviews Jeff Sekinger, a financial innovator and entrepreneur who has built three successful financial firms. Jeff shares his inspiring journey from overcoming addiction to achieving financial independence. Learn about the trials and tribulations he faced, his unique approach to optimistic perseverance, and how he uses algorithmic trading technology to help others gain financial freedom.

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we have a captivating conversation with Peter Price, a singer-songwriter and lead guitarist of the Fries Band. Peter shares his journey from his early days in Ferguson, Missouri, to his vibrant music career spanning over 30 years. Learn about his musical influences, his experiences opening for legends like Gladys Knight and Martina McBride, and his successful solo project, "Department of the Interior." Tune in to hear about his u...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we delve into the transformative world of Pilates with health and wellness expert Beth Sandlin. Beth shares her journey from being a cancer thriver to becoming a passionate advocate for Pilates and trauma-informed practices. Learn how Pilates can align movements with your nervous system, promote recovery, and ignite wellness at every stage of life. Beth also discusses her innovative YouTube channel and Pilates app, desi...

Send us a text 'Living the Dream' podcast welcomes Shannon Sauer-Zavala, a visionary in mental health research, to discuss the transformative power of personality change in treating mental health issues. From her role at the University of Kentucky to her hands-on clinical work, Shannon unveils the future of mental health care and offers proven strategies to overcome mental health difficulties. This episode is an enlightening journey through the science of self-improvement and mental well-being. ...

Send us a text In today's episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball is joined by Angell Deer, a multifaceted individual passionate about holistic wellness, environmental conservation, and spiritual enlightenment. Angell shares his journey from a corporate career to becoming a teacher of ancient cosmology and spirituality, and the founder of The Sanctuary, a place dedicated to reconnecting people with ancestral wisdom and nature. Tune in to learn about Angell's transformative wor...

Send us a text In today’s episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted therapy with award-winning strategic thinker and educator, Jill Sitnick. Join us as Jill shares her journey of overcoming childhood-induced PTSD through MDMA therapy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, trauma recovery, and the future of psychedelic treatments.

Send us a text In today’s episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Michele DeFilippo, a veteran in the publishing industry with over 50 years of experience. As the founder of 1106 Design, Michele shares invaluable insights on how authors can navigate the complex world of book publishing, retain more of their earnings, and make informed decisions. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned writer, this episode is packed with practical advice on professional services, publ...