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The Ordinary Business™️ PodcastTrading Time Blocks for Gut Checks with Rachel RichardsFeeling burnt out from running your business at a pace that would make a coffee-fueled squirrel look lazy? I get it—the pressure to “just work harder” can leave even the most motivated entrepreneur hiding under the covers, to-do list in hand. In this episode, I’m chatting with Rachel Richards (https://www.rachelrichardsfineart.com/), a photographer and filmmaker who learned the hard way that nonstop hustle isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. We're getting honest about what happens when those “just keep grinding” platitudes totally miss the mark—and how tuning into your body’s signals (ye...
2025-10-2823 min
The Stakeholder PodcastRachel BrooksFeaturing Rachel Brooks, Head of Curriculum Development for Sustainability and Responsibility and Lecturer at University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. (Recorded 6/17/25)
2025-08-251h 04
Digital Game ChangersEp 8: Interview with Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer, TymeIn Episode 8 of Digital Game Changers podcast and series by Tagit, we are joined by Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer of Tyme. Tyme is building a multi-country digital bank network, with a unique high-touch approach for customer uptake. The Group is headquartered in Singapore with TymeBank in South Africa, and GOtyme in the Philippines. Tyme Bank is the first digital bank in South Africa with now 4.8M customers and Tyme now holds a new banking license in the Philippines for GOTyme. Rachel Freeman is an experienced and internationally recognized financial expert, particularly in the areas...
2025-08-0122 min
How's All That Working For Ya?Spiritual Direction 101: How to Tune In and Trust God’s Lead with Cheryl WeaverWe're diving deep into the world of spiritual discernment with Cheryl Weaver. Cheryl breaks down what spiritual discernment really is and why it's not just some lofty, intimidating concept, but a super practical tool for everyday life. We explore how tuning into God's invitations can transform our decision-making processes and help us move away from the pressure of going it alone. Plus, Cheryl shares some gems about the role of a spiritual director, making it clear that this journey is all about creating space for genuine connection with God and others.Episode HighlightsSpiritual discernment involves bein...
2025-07-1523 min
Life’s Next Lesson Plan PodcastWhen You Don’t Know What’s Next: Learning to Trust the PauseWhat do you do when you're standing at the edge of something new... but you have no idea what comes next?In this heartfelt solo episode, Rachel gets honest about the scary, foggy space between letting go and beginning again. Building on her transition out of a 29-year teaching career (as shared in Episode 35), she explores what it means to sit with the unknown—and why rushing toward answers may cost us clarity.You’ll hear:Why “the five-year plan” is a myth that often adds pressure, not peaceHow Rachel navigated a very real season o...
2025-05-2646 min
The Bank TellersRachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer, TymeHow do you build a digital bank that truly serves the underserved? In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Zach Anderson Pettet sits down with Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer at Tyme, to explore how the company is redefining digital banking in emerging markets.Tyme is proving that financial inclusion can be both impactful and profitable. Rachel shares the company’s hybrid approach, which combines digital banking with in-person onboarding through kiosks in retail stores. She discusses Tyme’s expansion from South Africa into the Philippines and Indonesia, explaining how partnerships with major retailers have been key to t...
2025-03-2031 min
Gathering Of Tribes: Come Follow Me7. Doctrine and Covenants 10-11 with Joshua FreemanIn this episode, Chuck and Rachel invited Joshua Freeman for a discussion about Doctrine and Covenants Sections 10-11.If you enjoyed this episode, consider donating to help us make more content that blesses and uplifts Indigenous Latter-day Saints! Donate at gatheringoftribes.org/donate
2025-02-141h 03
Mick Freeman’s World of WomenRachel (Extract 27)How Rachel dropped me for her ‘pretty man at home’ …
2024-12-2208 min
The Small & Supercharged PodcastFrom The Tiny Box Company to being the change with Rachel Watkyn OBERachel Watkyn is an incredible lady. She discovered the need for The Tiny Box company when trying to start another business, ended up on Dragons' Den (and got investment!) by accident, supports women in business... and all this from less than ideal beginnings that included hospitalisation and being put into care at a very young age. Despite this, Rachel has not only created an incredible company that supports small businesses with their packaging, she also shares her knowledge through her own website, has plans for micro loans to Third World countries, and has an exciting business on...
2024-11-0659 min
Signature RequiredEpisode 15: Rachel Freeman on Supporting Sexual Assault Victims | Signature RequiredRachel Freeman is the President and CEO of Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center (SAC). She leads the SAC in creating a safe, compassionate environment for survivors to begin their healing journey. In this episode, Freeman discusses the SAC's role in the community, key sexual assault statistics, and preventive initiatives like the Safe Bar program and campus outreach efforts.Send us a text
2024-09-031h 00Mick Freeman’s World of WomenRachel (Extract 20)How Rachel dropped me for her "pretty man at home" ...
2024-08-0508 min
The Grief Informed PodcastDuey Freeman: How understanding Attachment Theory can transform your approach to Grieving. If you’ve ever wondered why you might not feel safe in the world after loss, don’t trust people as much as you used to because of painful experiences or seem to feel “stuck” in hopelessness when you desperately want deeper trust and hope while grieving, then this conversation is going to bring you some clarity.My guest is a man with almost 50 years of experience and over 80,000 direct contact hours as a therapist that developed a practical attachment theory and human development theory that has been taught to thousands of University students. He’s also the...
2024-06-051h 14
The Green Room | Fintech Journeys in AsiaNeobanking Across Continents with Rachel Freeman of TymeIn this episode, I speak with Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer of Tyme, a neobank that began operations in South Africa and has recently been making waves in the Philippines as GoTyme.
Rachel has lived in every corner of the world and has been a pioneer of inclusive financial services. She speaks fluent Russian and spent her early career in Russia building a microleasing business. She then spent 17 years at the IFC, which took her to Kazakhstan, South Africa, and Hong Kong. When she decided to join the startup world, she was impressed by the Tyme team...
2024-03-0748 min
The Natural Health Rising Podcast89: Stop People Pleasing, Create Boundaries, And Become Your Authentic Self With Dr. Kyle Dean FreemanDr Kyle Dean Freeman is a Sex & Empowerment Coach & licensed physiotherapist. He is a world traveler, lifelong learner & owner of the EmpowerME Academy online community, where his mission is to help humans around the world undo fear-based programming, develop healthy habits & speak their truth so they can stop people pleasing & live confident, fulfilling lives…in and out of the bedroom.
Welcome to today’s episode where we dive deep into the world of personal empowerment and the journey to living a life free of people-pleasing. My special guest today is Dr. Kyle Dean Freeman, who is a Sex...
2024-02-221h 03
Bad On PaperBest Books of 2023For the last episode of 2023, it's time to talk about the best books we read in this year! Becca and Olivia each share their top 10 books they read, and we play calls from listeners sharing their favorite books from 2023! Becca's Best Books of the Year: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Tom Lake by Ann Patchett You Again by Kate Goldbeck Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Allison Rose Greenberg Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donahue Adelaide...
2023-12-131h 02
Cruising | Queer History and CultureIntroducing Season 2! - TrailerDid you know 8 new lesbian bars have opened in the U.S. since we launched Cruising back in 2021?! In Season 2, we’re taking you to each of these new bars. And we’re also heading back in time to explore lesbian bars of decades past. From 1930s San Francisco to 1990s New Orleans, and everything in between! Tune in to hear the stories of the humans that call these spaces home. Premiering November 7th, 2023.-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!Reviews help othe...
2023-11-0200 min
Freeman Means Business' Wonder Women in Business PodcastWonder Woman in Business, Rachel DiamantRachel Diamant co-founded EmendoBio and serves as Chief Business Officer. Rachel is responsible for EmendoBio’s IP strategy, which she designed to generate an extensive patent portfolio to cover various novel aspects of the technology and products while also expertly navigating the IP space. In her role as CBO, Rachel also builds EmendoBio’s pipeline of clinical programs and the academic and industrial collaborations and partnerships for the pre/clinical development of EmendoBio’s selected indications and genomic targets. Rachel has extensive experience in constructing IP strategy that is designed to serve business objectives based on careful competitive landscaping to red...
2023-10-1126 min
Building Tomorrow's InsurerEp 9 | Building tomorrow's insurer | Navigating the geospatial frontier with Rachel Olney, Founder and CEO of GeositeFeatured in Feedspot's Top 10 Insurance Podcasts, Kanopi's latest podcast series 'Building tomorrow's insurer' explores the intersection of InsurTech and digital disruption in the insurance industry. Join host and CEO of Kanopi, Nigel Fellowes-Freeman as he interviews industry leaders and unpacks the latest trends shaping the future of insurance.
In this riveting episode of "Building tomorrow's insurer", host Nigel Fellowes-Freeman sits down with Rachel Olney, the dynamic founder and CEO of Geosite. Dubbed the "Google Drive of geospatial", Geosite is revolutionizing the way commercial and government entities access and utilize satellite, drone, and IoT data.
2023-09-2642 min
Richest Men in TownEpisode #126: Rachel Spencer-"He Stayed With Me"In This Episode:Tyler introduces Mike to Rachel Spencer and Rachel proceeds to give the guys a Master Class in holding space and the power of God's love. This episode is about making new connections and seeing things from someone else's perspective. Rachel shares what faith looks and feels like for her as a gay woman and she is powerful in every sense of the word. Her witness is that God is her friend and she can feel Him helping her, even in the midst of doubts. She lets the guys in on her journey of...
2023-03-281h 54
Don't Ignore the Nudge"A Waiting Game" with Rachel JesselRachel Jessel is back to share an unusual nudge. What do you do when your spouse gets a nudge that you (IN NO WAY) are getting? What's a spouse to do? See the title? You'll hear more when you tune in today.Verses Mentioned:James 2:22Reach Out to Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674
2023-03-2641 minDon't Ignore the Nudge"Just Walk with Me" with Rachel JesselThis episode was such a blessing to record. For those of you used to short podcast episodes, well, I was "nudged" to keep it all in one episode. I believe when something is shedding the light on Christ in such a beautiful way, it seems wrong to split it up. You will meet Rachel Jessel today. She has such a love for the Lord. May this episode want you to have the same relationship with Christ.Verses Mentioned:Isaiah 61:1-4aAdditional References:"We Desire to Make You Smile" quote...
2023-03-191h 38
MOMENT'em FOCUSWhen Jesus comes to Zumba with Rev. Rachel RinglabenMy relationship with Rachel goes back to our earlier years of Zumba and inviting God into that space and letting Him help us lead our Classes well. She and I met in a Facebook group that allowed us to exchange music and choreography and music translations so that we could uphold the integrity of our classes, our character and the well-being of every body that walked in the room.
In this episode we get to look inside the journey that took Rachel from the dance floor to the pulpit and all the beautiful places in between. Lean i...
2023-03-091h 29
Brand MatterIs Authenticity Dead? with Rachel DowneyIs there a magic key to unlocking how brands (and people) can show up authentically online? Well, today’s guest has a hunch. And it involves something very simple: storytelling. The (podcast) master of storytelling, Rachel Downey joins Vince and David for a chat about authenticity, storytelling, and the importance of brand in every part of your customer journey. Rachel is the founder and Executive Producer at Share Your Genius, a podcast production company that creates outcome-driven shows. Rachel has been creating podcasts for over 5 years, and she shares the insights and impact she’s seen created from...
2022-12-2736 min
The Small & Supercharged PodcastIt's Podmas #9! With Carly O'Brien, Cathy Wright and Rachel PhilpottPodmas is back for 2022, and I am so excited to be sharing some of the brilliant people from inside the Small & Supercharged Mastermind group with you. On this episode, I catch up with Carly O'Brien from COB'S Equine Services and COB'S EVA, Cathy Wright from Cathy's Chocolates and Cakes, and Rachel Philpott from Little Margate Equestrian. We chat all things Christmas from chocolates to pony days and there's a hefty dose of quiz questions too! Enjoy! Music credit: "Jingle bells" by scottholmesmusic.com
2022-12-1930 minDon't Ignore the Nudge"I am the Key" with Rachel Perl"Does this key work?" You'll have to listen in to find out. AND to find out Who the real key is. Today you'll meet Rachel Perl whose heritage is from days of old. Is her faith new and fresh or old and stale? You'll see....tune in.Learn More About Rachel and Hebrew Christian Witness at http://Hcwperl.orgReach Out To Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Busine...
2022-12-1838 min
The Business of Non-ProfitsClearity, Rachel Freeman - Scaling a non-profit to further their program reachIn this episode of The Business of Non-Profits, we speak with Rachel Freeman from The Clearity Foundation about scaling a Non-Profit to further their program reach. We’ll learn about the challenges they’ve surmounted along the way, how change has transformed the team, and where they are going next!
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2022-11-1521 min
RAWW PodcastRAW Podcast: Swimming with Eccentricity with Rachel GreenIn this episode of RAW Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Green.I first came across Scorpia Swim on social media, and I knew I had to reach out to ask Rachel to be a guest on RAW Podcast, and so it is.Rachel lives in beautiful Devon UK. She has a love for swimming and has since a child. Rachel runs an independent business that carries the most amazing, fun, bright-colored swim caps, and kickboards! I was hooked as soon as saw the leopard...
2022-10-2130 min
Gap Year DiariesGap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Travel after dark: unforgettable nights outEmily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to Blake Freeman about how he seeks out the best parties whilst travelling, and Manu Cortes, about his greatest after-dark experiences in multiple different destinations. We hear about dancing ‘til dawn at a lake in Zagreb, Thailand’s famous nightlife and the many charms of a Mykonos party, as well as top tips and advice for creating an unforgettable night out around the world. Oh, and a smattering of ridiculous stori...
2022-10-2048 min
Magic In The RoomDesigning effective online meetings with Rachel HicksThe COVID-19 Pandemic changed many things about how we work, including the need for more online meetings. In this Magic in the Room episode, Hannah and Luke talk to Rachel Hicks about how she creates meaningful connections while conducting meetings and workshops through Zoom. If you have any role in online meetings, Rachel's tips and tricks can help you be more effective in having productive conversations and building relationships despite the challenges of meeting in virtual spaces. Connect with Rachel Hicks at www.rachelhicksdesign.com on Instagram @rachelhicksdesign or on LInkeIn at www.linkedin.com/i...
2022-07-1258 min
Hungry2LiveEp.22 H2L-Season One FinaleOn this episode, Rachel takes a minute or 7 to wrap up the season and thank you for tuning in. Season one was a blast, with many great stories, but it’s time to take a break and reconnect to herself. See you next season.
2022-07-0607 minHungry2LiveEp.21 H2L- Diet Culture and its Toxicity with Ashley PaigeOn today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Ashley Paige. Ashley is an intuitive eating coach. After spending 22 years of her own life obsessing over food and over exercising, she realized there was more to life than that crazy cycle. Ashley talks about diet culture and its toxicity. She explores how movement, especially yoga, has helped her position herself literally and figuratively in ways to better understand what her body needs physically, mentally, and spiritually. After following a failed relationship overseas, Ashley now provides support to herself as a single woman, along with other women who are overcoming challenges with ov...
2022-06-2923 min
Judging MeghanRecovering from a Battle with an Eating Disorder to Loving Myself: with Rachel FreemanToday, we are going to talk about a subject I am very passionate about. My own battle with Bulimia started at age 13 . I talk about my own struggles with self love and acceptance. Having struggled for many years I am deeply passionate about helping young girls and women with self acceptance and love.My guest, Rachel Freeman and I talk about the struggles we both had to get to the places where we are today.Rachel found herself spiraling out of control after becoming a child model. Rachel has been in recovery for several years an...
2022-06-281h 10Hungry2LiveEp.20 H2L - Turning Trauma into an Alternative Mental Health Business with Nastasya RoseOn today’s episode, Rachel talks with Nastasya Rose. A child of sexual and emotional abuse, Nastasya has turned her trauma into a thriving six figure alternative mental health business. A vision she had at 14, has now surpassed any dream she imagined. She helps creatives and entrepreneurs become their best selves. Nastasya’s Vive programs help people not just survive, but thrive. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nastasyarose@whyvivehttps://www.whyvive.com/
2022-06-2230 minCruising | Queer History and CultureThe Lipstick Lounge | Nashville, TNThe Lipstick Lounge is Tennessee's only lesbian bar. It was established in 2002 in Nashville. These are the stories of the humans that run is and the humans that call it a home. Jonda Valentine founded The Lipstick Lounge in 2002 because she missed the community and fellowship that the church once provided her. A few months later, Christa Suppan became co-owner, and has helped to foster a sense of family there for 20 years. Krystal, a performer and bartender, is a member of that family. As are Lynn Hearn and BB McQueen, who have been friends since...
2022-06-2042 minHungry2LiveH2L Ep. 19 Suicidal Tendencies, Porn and the Journey Inward- Faolan Sugarman-LashOn today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Faolan. Being bullied, having anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies by 20, Faolan began to retreat and became addicted to porn. This unconventional, less talked about addiction affected his personal and dating life in many ways. For four years, Faolan traveled the world searching for answers. Now an author, coach and podcast host, he helps others flirting with the tantalizing bad habits of escapism. Faolan.com
2022-06-1531 minHungry2LiveH2L Ep.18 - When Exercise becomes a form of Self Harm - Sydney Freidin, previous NCAA gymnast, mental health advocate and ED Recovery**TRIGGER WARNING **On today’s episode, Rachel continues her conversation with Sydney Freidin. Sydney’s battle with over exercise (exercise bulimia), inevitably ended her career in gymnastics. Sydney talks about diet culture, clean eating, orthorexia, perfectionism and getting help before it’s too late. This episode is for the male and female listener, as we are blasted with images and ads perpetuating an unhealthy idea that “fit”, “skinny”, and “in shape” equates with happiness.
2022-06-0836 minCruising | Queer History and CultureMy Sister's Room | Atlanta, GAMy Sisters Room (MSR) is one of the longest running lesbian bars of the south. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home. Jen Maguire got her start in the Atlanta queer scene doing drag. And today? She owns My Sister's Room with her wife, Jami Maguire. Jill works security at MSR, and the job has helped her cut down on drinking while still allowing her to be an integral part of the community. Skyler raised funds for his top surgery at MSR--and landed...
2022-06-0640 minHungry2LiveEp.17 H2L - College Sports, Mental Health and getting the help you need with Sydney FreidinOn today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Sydney Freidin. This episode is #1, in a two part interview. Sydney was a previous NCAA athlete. Her career ended when she had to go on medical leave. After multiple surgeries, and stints in eating disorder treatment centers; Sydney, a close friend of the late Katie Meyer of Stanford, speaks openly about the mental health crisis in college sports.@Sydney Freidin
2022-06-0153 minHungry2LiveEp.16 H2L-Jennifer Givens, Woman WarriorOn today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Jennifer Givens. This woman warrior served six years in the Navy. Her petite frame did not hold her back on the ships. A fighter and single mother, Jennifer had many battles to fight on the home front and at sea. With two tweenagers, a full time job, speaking and supporting many charitable causes for women in the armed forces; Jennifer continually fights the good fight.
2022-05-2530 minCruising | Queer History and CultureHerz | Mobile, ALHerz was founded in a Mobile, Alabama in October of 2019 and closed in 2023. It was a Black, queer, woman owned space. These are the stories of the humans that ran it and the humans that called it a home. From the outside, Herz might be mistaken for a strip club. And that's intentional, according to co-owner Rachel. Rachel owns Herz with her wife, Sheila, who wanted to open a lesbian bar in her retirement. Kyler, a bartender at Herz, moved to Mobile from Birmingham, and immediately got a job at Herz. And Beyonce, who...
2022-05-2334 minHungry2LiveH2L E.15 Adoption, Armed Robbery and Second Chances with James DunnOn this week’s episode Rachel talks with James Dunn. He was adopted, raised in a household with an alcoholic father, and arrested for attempted armed robbery at the age of 17. Although his youth could have shaped him to be a felon and a life full of bad choices, James didn’t let his past define him. Now a father of two and a grandfather, he shares his story in hopes of freeing people from cycles of negative self-talk and helping others create the most amazing life possible.@therealjamesdunnFB Community- Master Your Mindset
2022-05-1828 minHungry2LiveH2L E. 14, From Mommy Wine Culture to Normalizing Sobriety- with Michelle SmithOn today’s episode Rachel speaks with Michelle Smith. Michelle talks, Mommy Wine Culture, waking up in a hospital (multiple times) and normalizing sobriety. Drinking wine in a coffee tumbler was once commonplace for Michelle. Now, a woman who wants to be present and in the presence of all her loves in life, Michelle is a TEDX speaker, author and educator. Michelle Smith is the founder of Recovery is the New Black.@recoveryisthenewblackRecoveryisthenewblack.com
2022-05-1130 minCruising | Queer History and CulturePearl Bar | Houston, TXLocated in Houston, Pearl Bar is our second stop in Texas. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Julie Mabry has wanted to open a lesbian bar ever since she visited her first one at 16 years old with her sister, Sarah. Sarah, who struggled through much of her adolescence, felt comfortable for the first time walking into that lesbian bar. And Julie noticed. Today, Julie owns Pearl Bar, and has created a safe haven there for all sorts of people. Like Paige, a...
2022-05-0943 minHungry2LiveEp.13 H2L-Sober Adjacent living to become a Healthy Happy Human - Paul LevitinOn today's episode, Rachel speaks with Paul Levitin. Paul is behind the Healthy Happy Human Project. He proclaims himself as "sober adjacent". For Paul, this means he has given up the stereotypical frat guy persona, and now is able to drink when he wants, but has realized that his life can be just as fulfilling when he is mentally and physically present without a social lubricant. Paul lives and works in the personal growth space. Mental, physical and spiritual connection is what Paul yearns for when approaching life. Paul is a Healthy Happy Human. Tune in to find out ho...
2022-05-0431 minHungry2LiveEp.12 H2L. Finding answers and fighting for her life with Hashimotos - Stacey Robbins author, speaker, coachOn today’s episode, Rachel talks with Stacey Robbins. At 27, Stacey was fighting for her life. Her musical career was out on pause, as chronic fatigue, uninvited weight gain and anxiety plagued every cell. After gaining 100 pounds and very little information from doctors, Stacey went on a 2.5 year personal journey near and abroad for answers. Today, she helps women better understand Hashimotos, the autoimmune disorder she herself had been battling with, with little to no support. Stacey is a coach, runs retreats and brings women together on social media to talk and help build community to those suffering with the...
2022-04-2725 minCruising | Queer History and CultureSue Ellen's | Dallas, TXSue Ellen's is one of two lesbian bars in the state of Texas. It's located in Oaklawn, Dallas's gayborhood. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Kathy Jack, was 18 years old when she started frequenting the Dallas gay bars in the late 1970s. Now the General Manager of Sue Ellen's, Kathy has over 40 years of Dallas's LGBTQ+ history to share. Erica has been coming to Sue Ellen's since 2008, and she now runs a group called Lez Be Friends Dallas, which aims to build...
2022-04-2543 minHungry2LiveEp.11 H2L. Cerebral Palsy and Rock And Roll Dreams Come True - Brandon MendenhallOn today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Brandon Mendenhall. From a young age, Brandon was told he was not going to be able to do much. He was born with cerebral palsy. This affected his fine and gross motor skills. It also impacted his speech. Being bullied at school because he was different, Brandon began to feel depressed. He turned to music to help him cope. By picking up a guitar, he helped rehabilitate movement and his fingers. While no one in LA wanted to hire someone like him for their band, Brandon created his own, The Mendenhall Experiment. As...
2022-04-2036 min
Dead AmericaRachel FreemanRachel Freeman
In an industry based heavily on aesthetics, I began to create and perpetuate an unhealthy image of myself. After undergrad and losing enough weight to resemble my 6th-grade frame, I faced my first major professional challenge. Ultimately, I had to either give up my dream of being a performer or live to tell about it. In the process, I learned to take the challenges I faced and turn them into strengths by motivating others who may be dealing with similar issues. Unhealthy and at a crossroads by my mid-20’s, I wrote a motivational piece through poetry. Although st...
2022-04-1357 minHungry2LiveEp.10 H2L. Average dude to lifestyle changes with plants, consciousness and energy- Drew KronlundOn today’s episode, Rachel talks with Drew Kronlund. Drew is the mastermind behind the brand, Plant Conscious Energy. A once skater boy, fast food consuming guy, Drew is now 100% plant based. He also oxidizes his own water (to be talked about on a future episode). His entire being revolves around connection to earth and the consciousness and awareness of all living and loving energies. Drew talks about healing and how the radical lifestyle change has changed him for the better.
2022-04-1326 min
Thought Garden - Personal Growth In NatureStress-Busting with John FreemanJohn Freeman calls himself the Stress Buster and he's on a mission. A mission to prove that our priority should always be to feed our spirit - and everything else simply takes care of itself!He helps his clients turn stress & anxiety into a life of positive choices & freedom.I didn't initially agree with John's assertion that stress should not be tolerated or accepted as normal, until we got clear on how we were each defining it. Labels matter!About John and key links:Speaker; Author of Vivid Visualisation: Success without St...
2022-04-1138 minCruising | Queer History and CultureYBR Pub | Tulsa, OKYBR is the third of Oklahoma's three lesbian bars. Its full name is "Yellow Brick Road Pub" but everyone calls it YBR. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Kevie didn't know other gay people existed growing up in Checotah, Oklahoma in the 60s and 70s. But by 2000, she had opened her very own lesbian bar in Tulsa: YBR. Since 2000, YBR has been a home and a community to many. There's Amanda, YBR's General Manager; Sarah, former bartender and current therapist; and Erica...
2022-04-1140 minHungry2LiveH2L E.9 - Marketing by day, creator by night -Kyra Mitchell Lewis, entrepreneur and podcasterOn today’s show, Rachel talks with Kyra Mitchell Lewis, the founder of Glow Up Gyrl. Kyra radiates positive energy and is a resource to all who come her way. She exudes perseverance, strength and Gyrl power. Kyra is a business woman, entrepreneur, podcast host. She is a self proclaimed, marketer by day and creator by night and weekend! If Kyra can’t find a way to get something done, she will make her own way. A true trailblazer.@glowupgyrlGlowupGyrl.com
2022-04-0626 minHungry2LiveH2L E.8 - Katie Plunkett - Educator, thecalmclassroom.orgOn today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Katie Plunkett. Katie is an educator, who looks for alternative ways to connect with her students. Whether it be figure 8 breathing or coloring to soothe the senses, Katie thrives in a calm classroom. Katie has not always had this approach to teaching. When Katie began feeling burned out and depressed, she realized being high strung and having anxiety was not just a challenge faced by adults. Katie created her own curriculum that children and adults can learn from.@thecalmclassroomSent from my iPhone
2022-03-3023 minCruising | Queer History and CultureFrankie's | Oklahoma City, OKFrankie's is the second of Oklahoma's three lesbian bars welcoming the local queer and trans community. We visited Frankie's on a Tuesday, which happens to be family night at the bar. These are the stories of the humans we met there. Raven got her start in drag at 16, performing at the Wreck Room, Oklahoma City's now closed all-ages LGBTQ+ club. Nearly 30 years later, you can find Raven performing almost exclusively at Frankie's. Tracy has been going to lesbian bars in Oklahoma City since the late 1970s, and has owned Frankie's with her wife, Ann, si...
2022-03-2847 minHungry2LiveH2L E.7 - News Radio, Pop Culture and Climbing the Corporate Ladder as a POC - Mo’Kelly, KFI News, Political Analyst and PodcasterOn today's episode, Rachel speaks with Morris Kelly; Mo'Kelly. Mo can be heard on KFI. However, today Mo talks with Rachel, on Hungry2Live. Mo talks about getting started in radio, navigating his political analyst career, and speaking his truth. Mo is a man who continues to walk his talk! @mrmokellyThe World of Mr. Mo'Kelly | To inform, infuse and incite meaningful discourse…as well as entertain (mrmokelly.com)
2022-03-2327 minHungry2LiveH2L E.6 - From Trauma to Mama- Loss , Love and Positivity with Meghan Judge - Podcaster and MotherOn this weeks episode of Hungry2Live, Rachel speaks with Meghan Judge. Meghan’s story is anything but light. First the loss of her sister at the age of three, then the passing of her father at 13 and a nightmarish remarriage for her mom, when Meghan was 16; this human was undeniably dealt a hand that only few can handle and recover from. Well Meghan was reeling from all this trauma, her best friend died in her 20’s. Meghan tells her story of resilience, love and life on today’s show and her own podcast. @judgingmeghanJudgingm...
2022-03-1626 minCruising | Queer History and CultureAlibi's | Oklahoma City, OKOklahoma is the state with the highest number of known lesbian bars per capita, and is tied with only New York for the state with the highest number of lesbian bars total. Alibi's is the first of Oklahoma's three lesbian bars. These are the stories of the humans that run Alibi's and the humans that call it a home. Lily discovered Alibi's shortly after moving to Oklahoma to take care of her Grandmother. Krystal took over Alibi's in 2013, and met her wife Tiffany at the bar shortly thereafter. Lisa, a bartender at Alibi's, got...
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Crafting a RevolutionEpisode 236 - Rachel DavidRachel David, raised in Maryland and resident of North Carolina, is a blacksmith, sculptor, designer and maker. Her metalwork practice is holistic, encompassing art, furniture, architectural elements, activism, collaborations and gardening. The work focuses on social and environmental justice, community, and communication, analyzing the many layers of colonization, restraints and expectations across bodies and landscapes. You can find Rachel and her work on Instagram and her Website. You may also follow along with her project, Inclusive Blacksmiths, on Instagram.
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2022-03-092h 00Hungry2LiveHungry2Live Episode #5 Living in Two Worlds : CODA, Reality TV, Parenting and Teachable Moments with Jerry Ferris - Season 3 The Bachelorette, CODA, Advocate and PodcasterOn today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Jerry Ferris. Jerry Ferris was the winner of Bachelorette season three. What sparked interest in his story happened during the hometown episode when the world and Jerry learned that he was a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) for the first time. Jerry has used sign language to communicate for and with his parents his entire life. He is a huge advocate in the Deaf community. He has worked in many settings such as the prison system and other local communities and camps throughout the United States. Jerry is now a par...
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