From Cleveland to the Cutting Room: Paul Skidmore on Faith, Film & the Power of Story

From Trauma to Transformation: Megan Mackenzie on HypnoBreathwork®, The Connected Woman & Reclaiming Your Power

In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with breathwork coach and transformational guide Megan Mackenzie [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0] to talk about healing, identity, and what really happens when you stop coping and start rewiring your life. Megan is the creator behind The Connected Woman [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1], where she helps women heal from trauma, break old patterns, and reclaim their power using HypnoBreathwork®, mindset coaching, and embodiment work. Megan explains how HypnoBreathwork® blends breathwork, hypnosis, and subconscious reprogramming to release stored emotions, clear limiting beliefs, and create real, lasting change—often faster than traditional talk therapy alone. She and Harry dive into what it looks like to move through anxiety, burnout, motherhood overload, and "high-functioning but secretly exhausted" seasons, and into a life marked by clarity, confidence, and deep self-connection. They also explore Megan's signature offers like her Made For More 90-day group coaching "glow-up," breathwork journaling tools for post-traumatic growth, private intensives at the Sanity Sanctuary retreat space, and why building safe, honest communities of women is central to her mission. If you're curious about breathwork for trauma, nervous system healing, women's empowerment, or creating a life that actually feels like you, this conversation will give you both inspiration and practical language for your own healing journey.

Jen Grafton — From Passion to Purpose: Real Talk on Growth, Community & Next Steps

Open Book with Harry Pacheco [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0] welcomes special guest Jen Grafton [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1] for a candid conversation about purpose, community impact, and the practical steps Jen uses to turn passion into results. In this episode Harry and Jen dig into: * Jen's personal journey and what sparked her mission to serve. * How she builds momentum — habits, decisions, and mindset shifts that actually work. * Real-world examples of community projects and collaborations (what worked, what didn't). * Actionable advice for listeners: how to find clarity, get unstuck, and start serving today. * Quick wins and long-game strategies for building influence without burnout. Why listen: Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical next steps, or real stories of people leaning into purpose — Jen's conversation is full of heart and usable insight. 👉 Subscribe to the Open Book channel and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 👉 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 👉 Connect with Jen: @jennifer.grafton.7 👉 Follow STP: @SpreadThePositive

From Cleveland to the Cutting Room: Paul Skidmore on Faith, Film & the Power of Story

In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Paul Skidmore — a lifelong student of film, director, producer, and author — for a deep dive into movies, calling, and the kind of stories that actually change people. Paul shares how growing up in Cleveland, Tennessee, glued to behind-the-scenes specials like The Making of Return of the Jedi, sparked a lifelong obsession with special effects, creatures, models, blue screen, and optical printing. He talks about learning to edit on two VCRs, going to film school, and facing a major crossroads: chase the traditional Hollywood ladder, or stay rooted and create work that truly reflects his values. Now finishing his first feature film based on a short story he wrote, Paul opens up about the sacrifices that come with saying "yes" to a big creative vision — time, comfort, and the safety of a predictable career. He and Harry dig into what it means to be a Christian in the film industry, how to keep your integrity when profit and popularity pull the other way, and why Paul sees himself as a modern parable teller, following the example of Jesus by wrapping truth in unforgettable stories. They also talk about the lost art of hospitality and face-to-face conversation in a world glued to screens, the responsibility filmmakers have to shape imagination, and practical encouragement for young creatives who feel called to tell stories but don't know where to start. If you love movies, filmmaking, faith-based storytelling, independent film, or honest conversations about art and calling, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insight and real-world wisdom from a veteran filmmaker who's still hungry to learn.

Faith, Real Estate & Resilience: Antoinette Harris

In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Antoinette Harris, a new construction specialist with Delamar Homes in Clarksville, Tennessee, whose journey from oncology tech to top-producing realtor is rooted in faith, sacrifice, and unbelievable resilience. Antoinette shares how she grew up in Cleveland, TN, spent a decade working in oncology and other areas of the medical field, and chased nursing school through multiple moves as a military spouse — including a season living in Alaska at –50°. Just when she thought she was close to her dream, life changed: her sister's struggles led Antoinette to adopt her four-year-old niece, all while raising two children of her own. Realizing she couldn't do nursing school and be the mom her kids needed, she prayed for direction and found a new path in real estate. She opens up about secretly taking her real estate course while her husband was deployed, passing her exam, and quickly stepping into opportunities most new agents never see. Antoinette talks about what it means to be a construction specialist, walking buyers through custom homes, letting clients shine in her videos, and why she sees her career as a way to fund missions work. She also shares how Delamar supports an orphanage in Honduras, and why that aligns so deeply with her heart. In one of the most powerful moments, Antoinette chooses to highlight domestic violence organizations, vulnerably connecting that cause to the trauma she, her mother, and her sister have lived through. Harry calls her what she is — a survivor, warrior, and triumphant story — and they talk honestly about grief, healing, perseverance, and trusting God through it all. If you're interested in Clarksville real estate, new construction, single motherhood, adoption, faith-driven success, or surviving domestic violence, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you what's possible when you refuse to give up.

Betting on Herself at 26: Brianna Hunter on Multifamily Real Estate, Time Freedom & Turning Dreams into Reality

In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Brianna Kay Hunter, a 26-year-old real estate investor out of San Diego, California, who is already buying 50–150 unit multifamily properties and helping people create passive income and time freedom through real estate. Brianna shares how growing up in a small town with a mom in real estate showed her what true time freedom looks like—being able to show up for your kids, your family, and your life. She talks about graduating near the top of her class, earning a full ride to UConn, working her entire college career, and buying her first investment property while still in school—only to have it flood 90 days later and push her straight into the "real world" of landlording and problem-solving. She opens up about the pivotal day in a senior-level class when, after an assignment about their future careers, she realized she was already building her own business. That moment led her to walk away from the traditional path, bet on herself, and go all-in on real estate. Today, through her company Cambridge Capital, she partners with investors to acquire larger multifamily deals that improve communities, raise the quality of life for residents, and help investors own their time instead of trading it for a paycheck. Harry and Brianna also dive into her upcoming "Dreams to Reality Project" for young entrepreneurs, the importance of mentorship, and why she's so committed to helping the next generation break limiting beliefs around what's possible. They talk about her fun, dance-filled presence on social media, being authentic online, and why "being goofy, being yourself, and sharing valuable information" is the best brand strategy you can have. If you're a young professional, an aspiring investor, or someone tired of the 9–5 grind and curious about multifamily real estate investing, passive income, and building a life of freedom, this conversation with Brianna is packed with real stories, practical mindset shifts, and inspiration to finally bet on yourself.