For the Love of Trucking: Casuarina Smith

A Maggot of Honor: Cameron Rhodes

It is such a gift for me to publish the 300th episode of this podcast highlighting the actor who played Farmer Maggot in the first film of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. We talk about his iconic scene with the black rider, acting, and his love of opera (Cameron sings too!!).

The Runway Beyond Home: Caren Jepkemei

Caren Jepkemei [https://www.instagram.com/caren_jepkemei/] left everything behind in Kenya in 2019 to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion model. She sat down with me to share her story, which has already involved brands such as Vogue, Chanel, and Valentino.

My Disability Doesn't Empower Me: Sydney Anne Bennett

Sydney Anne Bennett [https://www.instagram.com/the.annegirl/] is a wife and mom who lives with a chronic illness called Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Sydney sat down with me to talk about her journey with FND, how it plays out in her daily life, and where her hope lies.

My Quest for Hope: Gaeya

Gaeya [https://www.gaeyamusic.com/] is a Swedish artist with a passion to bring inner awareness and healing to others through her raw approach to music. Gaeya sat down with me to talk about her upcoming EP, "Growth," her faith in nature and her quest for hope.

When Death Doesn't End the Conversation: Karli Karandos

Karli Karandos [https://www.instagram.com/karlikarandos/]is currently writing a memoir about her experience living with and then grieving the passing of a dysfunctional mother whose cause of death is still a mystery. It was just always complicated.