The Lives I've Lived Podcast

009: From Africa, With Love | Margie Gustafson

Margie Gustafson | Former Iowa farm girl, current retired lecturer, advocate for racial equality, lover of music, and my dear, Great Aunt. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to uproot, move far away, and spend your entire adult life in another country? Well Margie not only did that, but she did it in the 1970's, as a single woman, in the midst of a huge uprising against racial discrimination. If you need a warm, inspiring story from an elder, let this be it. Grab a cup of tea and come listen to the stories of the lives we've lived.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2360968/support] If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe or share! Follow us on Instagram @lives.lived.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/lives.lived.podcast]

008: Holding onto Hope When Dreams Feel Lost | David Carey

David Carey | Former touring musician, current full-time pastor, husband, father, fly fisherman, and life-long savvy thrifter.  Have you ever experienced a time when you gave it your all and even still, life stripped your dream away? In this episode, David Carey shares about his lifelong desire of being a professional musician and how unforeseen circumstances interrupted that dream, including a motorcycle accident that left his right arm paralyzed. He tells stories about a life playing on stages to being a Starbucks barista, to becoming a pastor, and how through it all, felt God encouraging him along the way.  LINKS: David's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/DAVIDCAREY] Life Vineyard Church [https://www.lifevineyardchurch.com/], Bexley Ohio Fashion Week [https://www.facebook.com/fashionweekmusic/about] music Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2360968/support] If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe or share! Follow us on Instagram @lives.lived.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/lives.lived.podcast]

007: Finding Fulfillment in Authenticity | Jillian Siefert

Jillian Siefert | Former insurance consultant, current creator of tiny art, cat mom, dear friend, and celebrator of color. This conversation is all about leaning into your authentic self - because that is where you shine! Jill shares her story of going from insurance in the corporate world to becoming a full-time artist, and the very unexpected "plot twists" that brought her here! Find Jillian on Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/jillianreneeart/] TikTok, [https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianreneeart] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557844134726] Online at: https://www.jillianreneeart.com [https://www.jillianreneeart.com/] Locally at Haley Gallery, New Albany [https://www.localohioart.com/] & Hammond Harkins Galleries, Downtown [https://www.hammondharkins.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2360968/support] If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe or share! Follow us on Instagram @lives.lived.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/lives.lived.podcast]

006: In Front of the Camera and Behind the Mic | Ashley Bornancin

Ashley Bornancin | Former Hollywood actress & news reporter, current corporate girly & content creator, dog mom, travel fanatic, and avid adventure seeker! Ever wonder what acting in Hollywood is really like? Ashley pulls back the curtain as we talk about dreams, what happens when hardships come into our lives, gratitude, and embracing this one life as a unique, beautiful journey. Follow Ashley on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ashleybornancin], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ashleybornancin], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyandallan], or at ashleyandallan.com [https://www.ashleyandallan.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2360968/support] If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe or share! Follow us on Instagram @lives.lived.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/lives.lived.podcast]

005: Shifting from Center Stage to Backstage | Halen Bouhadana

Halen Bouhadana | Former touring musician, current Live Event Production Manager, and daily best hair winner. Have you ever wondered what it was like for a touring musician? This episode is one musician's story of growing up on stage and moving into a new season of life. Halen shares his journey from performing to producing and what life looks like now. Hope you enjoy it! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2360968/support] If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe or share! Follow us on Instagram @lives.lived.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/lives.lived.podcast]