EPISODES - Page 4 | Stories of Change and Creativity

May 20, 2021

Mindy Henderson - Purpose Driven

Many people search for their purpose. For Mindy Henderson, purpose found her. She gave her first speech at the age of 4. Mindy was the Texas representative for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon ...

April 16, 2021

Augusto Valverde - Global Child TV

Augusto Valverde is the creative force behind Global Child TV, the new generation world travel show that blends luxury, adventure and life lessons. He is also the founder of the BIG Foundation , a non-profit organization that...

April 2, 2021

Anna Rochelle Rangel - Phenomenally Asian & Proud Adoptee

I've been moved by recent violence and racism against our Asian American communities. Years ago my husband and I adopted two daughters from China. Our family is a blend of culture and color. I found a thoughtful Facebook post by Asian adoptee Anna Rochelle Rangel. I contacted Anna and interviewed h…

March 13, 2021

Lisa Byrne - Movement Coach

Lisa Byrne is an Exercise Physiologist, Certified Pilates Instructor and Movement Coach. I noticed her creative posts on Instagram. Lisa inspires me to find simple ways to keep moving. She is studio owner and the creative...

March 7, 2021

Elisa Jimenez - Women's History Month

Show Notes March is Women’s History Month. And Monday, March 8, 2021 is International Women's Day. The 2021 International Women's Day theme is is Choose to Challenge. To recognize women who choose to challenge, I’m shining the spotlight on some of our outstanding guests from season 1. A solo entrep…

Feb. 14, 2021

Marla Lackey, R.N. - Faith and a Tube of Lipstick

Marla Lackey's life changed when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother had been her best friend, her rock. Now the roles were reversed. Marla, a registered nurse for years, took on the role of caregiver. Throughout her journey, Marla started to experience what she describes as ‘fu…

Feb. 6, 2021

Anna Mazurek - Photographer, Writer, Travel Blogger

Anna Mazurek's number one priority in life is to travel. So far, she has traveled to more than 50 countries around the world. And she's done it on a budget. Anna Mazurek is a freelance travel photographer, writer and university lecturer based in Austin, Texas. Her work has appeared in The Washingto…

Nov. 9, 2020

YoungWa's Next Adventure

Show Notes Have you ever wanted to buy a van, hit the road and travel the United States? Well, that's just what YoungWa decided to do. She moved to Austin from Seattle two years ago. YoungWa grew tired of corporate life and decided to make a life change. Using her savings, she bought a Storyteller …

Oct. 17, 2020

Anthony ONeal - Short Takes

Show Notes Stories of Change and Creativity - Shorts Takes features savvy strategies and life lessons from experts. Best-selling author and Ramsey Personality Anthony ONeal connects with young people and college students with...

Oct. 9, 2020

Wendy Conklin - Short Takes

Stories of Change and Creativity - Shorts Takes features savvy strategies and life lessons from experts. Chair Stylist Wendy Conklin created her company, Chair Whimsy , in 2012. She designs custom, one of a kind chairs and sh...

Oct. 3, 2020

Todd Salzman - Slaying Dragons

Todd Salzman is on a mission to help people deal with and understand depression and anxiety. He knows about it first hand. At the top of his game, Todd struggled with what he calls, the dragon. You can find Salzman's book, ...

Aug. 28, 2020

LaVonna Roth - IGNITE your Shine

LaVonna Roth is a savvy thought leader who blends education, science and psychology. She works with educators and business professionals, teaching them how to connect, engage and motivate. Roth is the creator and owner of Ign...

July 10, 2020

Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell, The Power of Images

Texas Fine Arts Photographer Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell knows the power of images. In part two of our interview, Melissa discusses how video and photographs help tell important stories about racial injustice. In our first e...

July 10, 2020

Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell, Fine Art Photographer

Please join me for a two-part interview with Texas Fine Art Photographer Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell. In our first episode, we talk about Melissa's career path and some of her landmark projects. In part two of our interview,...

July 6, 2020

Anthony ONeal - On Debt, Social Media and Smart Choices

Show Notes The global pandemic has changed the way we live, work and learn. And colleges and universities will transition to meet these new demands. On this episode, I talk with Anthony ONeal. Ramsey personalities Anthony ONeal and Rachel Cruz wrote the award-winning book, The Graduate Survival Gui…

June 18, 2020

Vicky Cardwell Balcou - Visual Creativity

In this episode, I interview Vicky Cardwell Balcou - about art, life and the creative process. We also talked about how she embraces change and keeps moving forward. Fort Worth native Vicky Cardwell Balcou was destined to be...

June 7, 2020

Amy Webb - Leaning into Uncertainty

The COVID-19 virus has impacted the way we work, learn and live our lives. On this episode, I talk with Amy Webb. We recorded this interview on May 15, 2020. Amy Webb is a quantitative futurist and a bestselling, award-win...

June 4, 2020

Kristen Gibbs: Music, Spirit & Community

On this episode, I feature an interview with talented harpist, singer and performer Kristen Gibbs. She and her band perform in and around Austin, Texas. As a professional musician, the global pandemic has impacted her perfor...

May 6, 2020

COVID 19 & College - Katy Oliveira with Collegehood Advice

This mini-series focuses on how the COVID-19 virus is impacting and changing colleges and universities. In this episode, I interview college success strategist Katy Oliveira, founder of Collegehood Advice. Her popular College...

May 2, 2020

Danielle Brossart: Solo Traveler & Entrepreneur

Many of us love to travel...meet new people...explore new places. But because of the global pandemic, all we can do now is reminisce about our past journeys, while we look forward to future adventures. On this episode, I in...

April 19, 2020

COVID-19 & College - Graduating Senior Conner Yarbrough

Show Notes In this mini-series, we hear how the COVID-19 virus is impacting and changing colleges and universities. For this bonus episode, I interview graduating college senior Conner Yarbrough. Conner is an Electronic Media major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State U…

April 14, 2020

COVID-19 & College - Graduating Senior Anne Cox

Show Notes In this mini-series, we hear how the COVID-19 virus is impacting and changing colleges and universities. For this bonus episode, I interview graduating college senior Anne Cox. Anne is a Digital Media Innovation major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State Univ…

March 22, 2020

COVID-19: Business goes Virtual with Scott Carson

Business goes Virtual with Scott Carson Business is changing. Because of the Coronavirus or COVID-19, everyone is thinking virtual. We're teaching, shopping, working and connecting online. On this episode, I interview Investment Entrepreneur Scott Carson about ways to take traditional business meet…

March 9, 2020

Soccer, Change and Dave Simeone

If you love soccer, you'll enjoy listening to my interview with Dave Simeone. He is the technical director for the Red River National Professional League, United States Club Soccer. You'll hear Dave's perspective on what passionate soccer fans call the 'beautiful game' and the changing soccer lands…