Believe In People

Meet Steve Jones. Self Defense Expert, Wellness Promoter, and Focus Specialist. In this episode we are going to be talking about Kung Fu fighting! You, know, "Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting." Okay, yes. It is a bit of a cult classic song, and yet our guest is a little different. Steve joins us from London, England where he uses martial arts to help people navigate a demanding and stressful world. Correction on podcast: http://bmsmartialart.passion.io/

Pamela has had a stellar career thus far creating change and awareness in all that she does. And she wants to do more .... Pamela is the Executive Director of Bring Change To Mind (BC2M). A non-profit organization on a mission to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. This organization is Co-Founded by Award-Winning Actress &, Activist Glenn Close, her sister Jessi Close an Author & Activist, and her nephew, Calen Pick, an Artist & Advocate. Today we're here to AMPLIFY Hope. ⁠https://www.bringchange2mind.org

Meet Dalton Brown. Dalton is known as the Trainer to The Stars. Some of his celebrity clients include, Madonna, Pink, Carrie Underwood, Queen Latifah, Eddie McClintock, and Mia Krishna. And yet his other clients call him a Miracle Worker. On this episode we discovered a few of Dalton's secrets to staying motivated and fit.

Staying healthy isn't just a matter of eating the right foods and getting enough exercise, although, of course, those are a step in the right direction, and yet internal and mental strength in today's challenging world also plays a major role. Meet Barry Koen Butt, who has taken his diverse background and expertise and refined it to bring profound positive change to those he works with. He is a 'connector of dots and a bringer of hope' who is inspired by the inherent goodness of people.

Meet Allan Redford. This week's guest will help us navigate the world of little people. Allan Redford is an advocate for accessibility and disability rights. And in an average height world built for average height people it's a necessity. We believe that today's podcast will have you thinking in a whole new way.

Meet Phyllis Taylor. Phyllis has dedicated her life to advocacy for those locked up in prison. She is known as The Prison Lady, and she wrote a book under the same name. And, you will soon discover that Phyllis comes to this work from hardship of her own.

Amanda has lived perhaps a bit too much, and in fact has had more blood transfusions than Keith Richards. And while Amanda has turned a corner health wise, she remains dedicated to a music scene that she helped grow.

During the Pandemic, four women from four corners of North America signed up for a virtual writing program. Lina Lambert, Amy Rogers, Karen Miller Williams and Amy Goldberg having never met before, were randomly chosen for the 12 weeks. They call themselves the Olives. Now, more than 2 years later, these women still meet weekly. What originally began with writing turned out to be a whole lot more about life, coping, grief, comfort, and support.

Meet Vick Naresh. Vick wants to find out about belonging, or does he? Through his art, he explores belonging, but also displacement and identity. Vick shares his explorations into our society with us. https://www.vicknaresh.art

Today, on our podcast we're going to talk about Anne's favorite subject, her Dad. Rod Serling. And he's nothing like most have imagined ....

Meet Steve Rosen. Music journalist who, over the course of 26 years conducted 26 interviews with Eddie Van Halen. Steve was a traveling wordsmith for Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Loggins & Messina, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, The Firm, Van Halen, and others. And boy does he have stories ...

Meet Kerrin Black. Entrepreneur, international publicist, philanthropist and the founder of Faces of Hope and Faces of Inspiration. Her foundation started in her native South Africa where she has worked to assist those facing a future with cancer. Kerrin has a purpose, and that's to build an empire that can show the world that anything is possible if you are willing to take massive action.

Meet Patrick McKenna. He started out as a stand-up comedian, entertaining audiences all over North America. ... And then, one night at Second City during the late 80s, Patrick received an acting offer which would change his life..

Meet Jocelyn Wright. Someone who is so diverse in talent that it's virtually impossible to put her in just one box. In Fact, our own Kevin (Tibbles) has even created a new word that best describes Jocelyn - she is 'Un-Hypenatable.' Find out why ....