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It’s been since New Year’s Eve since I sat behind this mic. A lot has happened since then.  My dad died. My world changed. And somewhere in the middle of grief, loneliness, unanswered questions, changing friendships, and trying to figure out how the hell you’re supposed to keep living when someone who was such a huge part of your life is suddenly gone… I found myself needing this space again. So, on International Podcasting Day, I’m back where it all started: talking shit, sharing my truth, and saying the things we don’t always know how to say out loud. In this episode, I’m talking about grief in all its awkward, messy, confusing glory. About missing my best friend. About feeling let down by people I thought would show up. About the pressure to “move on” when I’m still learning how to exist in a world without my dad in it. And because September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we’re also going there.  The uncomfortable conversation. The one about suicidal thoughts, loneliness, asking for help, and why sometimes “I’m here if you need anything” isn’t enough. Sometimes you have to actually be there. This episode isn't polished. It isn't tied up with a pretty little bow. And honestly? It wasn't supposed to be. It’s grief. It’s love. It’s anger. It’s loneliness. It’s dark humor. It’s Dad. It’s me trying to keep going. And maybe most importantly, it’s a reminder to call your people. Check on your people. Make time for your parents. Say the shit you think you’ll have time to say later. Because this life shit isn't guaranteed. ❤️‍🩹 Happy International Podcasting Day 💜 Episode References BetterHelp - https://www.betterhelp.com 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org @Kevonstage

A goodbye that feels like a sunrise. I’m closing a chapter that began as a lifeline during a storm and grew into a community, a business, and a passport to rooms I never dreamed I’d enter. Over five years and ten seasons, the show became therapy with a mic—holding space for messy truths, hard laughs, and the kind of honesty that stitches people back together.I walk through what the podcast really returned: not just downloads, but doors. Speaking gigs, creative shoots, and client work flowed because consistent, heart-forward work builds trust. Along the way I learned how to turn connection into opportunity without losing the soul of the show. Pressing pause is my way to guard that soul. I’m retiring the tongue-out persona that defined the early years and stepping into a season shaped by intention, not inertia. Expect surprise bonus drops to keep the circle warm while I focus on a growing company and two books—one on how podcasting supported my mental health, another that blends essays and journalling to help creators reflect with courage.You’ll also hear about a playful pivot: a YouTube beer quest to replace my longtime favourite with a brew worth the crown. It’s part tasting tour, part conversation series, and entirely powered by community. Friends and listeners shared first impressions that humbled me—yes, the energy is real, but so is the care—and their words track a journey from chaos to clarity. I’m carrying that forward into 2026 with better boundaries, deeper collaborations, and travel that feeds the work rather than drains it.If this show has ever made you feel seen, laughed with you on a hard day, or pushed you to take one brave step, stay close. Subscribe, share this farewell with a friend who needs courage to pivot, and leave a review telling me your favourite moment. Your voice has always been part of this story—tell me what you want to hear next.

What if “word is bond” was the operating system for your love life, leadership and legacy? We dive into a raw, funny and deeply honest conversation about building families with intention, founding companies without shortcuts, and protecting your peace while you do both. From the South Bronx to boardrooms, our guest unpacks why he won’t have another child before marriage, how age gaps shape values, and why he refuses to force relationships with a partner’s kids—yet still shows up as a long‑term “bonus” dad when the bond is real. We pull back the curtain on the CEO myth. There’s a world of difference between a hired executive inheriting systems and a founder who starts with none and wears every hat. Expect real talk about quitting high six‑figure roles, investing life savings into a mission, and drawing hard lines around contracts, releases and NDAs to protect intellectual property and sanity. Integrity isn’t a slogan here; it’s pricing you honour, scope you deliver and deals you walk away from when terms shift. That’s how you build a brand people trust. We also get personal about pressure and mental health. Burnout never disappears; it moves. The gym becomes medicine, therapy becomes a goal, and self‑knowledge turns into better matches in life and work. Success gets redefined as time‑rich and health‑first: consolidating five ventures into one, prioritising community, and carving out space to fish, laugh and live. Along the way we celebrate the quiet power of consistency—how showing up, even when no one comments, sets standards others adopt in their homes and companies. If you’re navigating love in your 30s and 40s, leading as a founder, or debating a risky leap that looks reckless to everyone else, this conversation will give you clarity, courage and a compass. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review telling us the one standard you refuse to compromise. To get in touch with Chadeo -  https://www.instagram.com/iamchadeo/

A joke about silk sheets turns into a sharp, unfiltered dive into how we built a podcast into a real business and why titles don’t tell the whole story. We start with the lesson that still echoes: Dr Matthew Knowles’ mindset of backing your kids at the highest level and resourcing ambition like it’s oxygen. From there, we unpack our own journey—why we treat the show like a company, why clean contracts matter, and how a tough co-host decision protected the brand they’ve been building brick by brick. We get real about risk. Walking away from high six-figure roles to bet on themselves, not because it was easy, but because staying felt like a slow leak of purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether to leave comfort for ownership, you’ll hear exactly what shifts when you swap titles for responsibility. We break down the difference between founder-CEOs who wear every hat and hired-CEOs who inherit systems, and why integrity—saying no to a misaligned deal even when the money is good—keeps your reputation compounding. "Word is bond isn’t nostalgia; it’s our operating system". Pressure never disappears, it just moves lanes. We talk burnout and the gym as therapy, the value of real therapy, and the South Bronx code that shaped his approach to deals and community. We also talk legacy. Fatherhood sits at the center of everything—showing up for sons and for daughters from past relationships—and redefining success as the freedom to choose peace. Five years out, the goal is simple: live well enough to pause, fish, and be present. If you’re building a show, a brand, or a business, this conversation gives you a blueprint: focus beats frenzy, contracts protect IP, and integrity scales better than hype. Tap play, then tell us the bold bet you’re ready to make. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review to help more builders find their village. To get in touch with Chadeo -  https://www.instagram.com/iamchadeo/

Ever wonder how a single breath can change the story you tell yourself about loss, identity, and what you can handle? That’s the heartbeat of this conversation with Amanda, the Breathing Goddess, a facilitator who pairs grounded care with unapologetic honesty.  We get candid about the name, the work it represents, and the very real emotions that surface when you let your body lead the way.Amanda shares the moment breathwork stopped being a buzzword and became a lifeline: a pay-what-you-can session on the anniversary of her grandmother’s passing that shifted raw grief into unexpected gratitude.  We unpack how nervous system regulation can reframe memory, why some sessions feel like years of therapy without speaking, and when to bring in licensed support so breakthroughs become lasting change.  If you’ve tried meditating and felt like your brain ran laps, you’ll appreciate simple, practical tools like the sigh and twenty minutes of quiet that create space without perfection. We also explore the strategy behind running two shows… Manda’s Mindset and Breathwork Magic; so listeners know exactly what they’re getting.  Think clarity, boundaries, and a schedule that respects energy.  From entrepreneurs to artists, shared themes emerge: doing the uncommon, handling doubt, and iterating when the first plan doesn’t fit. The throughline is courage you can practice, not a personality you’re born with.Ready to experiment with your own reset? Press play, follow along with the simple practices we discuss, and see what shifts.  If this episode resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who could use a gentler way back to themselves, and leave a review to help more curious minds find the show.  Your breath is here. Let it lead.

What if your most sustainable edge isn’t more effort, but better choices? We sit down with filmmaker, photographer, and community-builder Angela Hollowell to unpack how Honey And Hustle became more than a great name and turned into an ethos: Please Hustle Responsibly. Angela shares how her newsletter grew into an editorial home for long-form ideas, audio editions for busy commutes, and a genuine network that connects listeners to resources and to each other.We dig into the creative decision tree she uses to choose the right medium. If an idea needs other voices, it’s a podcast. If it needs to show, not tell, it’s a film. If the script is too dense to memorise, it’s a written piece. That clarity shapes everything from her audio setup to her standout conference pamphlet—a hand-folded, beautifully designed guide packed with quotes and QR codes that turned a noisy venue into a lasting touchpoint. Along the way, she explains why Rootful Media’s rebrand worked, how to avoid confusing pivots that overpromise, and the power of naming to align what you do with what you want to do next.Angela pulls back the curtain on skill-building as a creator: getting “good enough” at audio to deliver a clean experience, knowing when to hire for design or colour, and treating microphones like camera lenses with different jobs. Then we go deeper on story. “AI can’t fix a vibe story,” she says, because the missing piece is rarely a tool; it’s the human edit—beats, transitions, and a point that earns the reveal. From Trail Therapy to Durham’s influence on her craft, she shows how focus, rest, and boundaries produce work with a coherent soul.If you’re a podcaster, filmmaker, or writer feeling the friction of endless hustle, this conversation offers a practical path: choose your medium with intention, protect your time, and share enough to be true without losing your privacy. Subscribe for more creator-first conversations, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review telling us the one boundary you’ll set this week. Make sure you wish Angela Happy 2-Years of Please Hustle Responsibly … find her and EVERYTHING about her via  http://www.angelaholowell.com

What happens when your “great idea” is actually the wrong play? We go there. Mike tells the unfiltered story of mowPod’s first podcasting product—ambitious, clever, and a complete flop and how killing it fast unlocked mowPod Boost, a transparent, programmatic engine that drives real listeners, not vague traffic https://charts.mowpod.com/.  From fireworks on a party boat to late‑night pool plots, the thread is the same: people over polish, community over posturing, and data over hype.We also zoom out. Mike’s two months alcohol‑free and living in Japan, balancing founder intensity with being a present dad, building a soundproof music room, and leaning on “blowouts” like karaoke or a hard run to reset his head. We talk about identity beyond titles, why comfort quietly kills growth, and how thinking like a chess player helps you plan moves, counters, and outcomes without losing the joy in the game. If you’ve ever considered sunsetting a project you love to make space for the next chapter, this will land.For creators and brands hungry for practical tools, we dig into self‑serve growth that respects indie budgets and why the industry needs to ditch the black box.  Don’t miss the free resource drop: mowPod Charts offers historic Apple and Spotify rankings with alerts, so you can track trends without a paywall. If you care about product‑market fit, transparent attribution, and building real community that shows up for you years later, you’ll feel at home here.If this sparked something, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. Tell us: what will you end or begin to grow on your terms? To check out mowPod... https://mowpod.com/ and to connect with Mike, you can find him on IG https://www.instagram.com/sobimike/#

What if confidence isn’t about hype but about pressure you can control? I sat down with Chris Ward Jr to unpack how a four-seat, handpicked cohort transformed shaky delivery into clear, compelling talks by pairing intense practice with a radically safe room. No stadium crowds. No guru gloss. Just calibrated challenges, recorded reps, and feedback that lands because it’s rooted in your story, not someone else’s script.Chris explains why he refuses to run a massive class, how he pairs personalities for chemistry, and the simple rule that keeps speakers from spinning: one talk, one delivery style with a promise, and one framework that holds under stress. We go deep on presence—how pacing, pauses, and non-verbal choices make you feel “premium” before a single slide appears and how to build it through varied arenas: school halls, livestreams, community stages, anywhere you can get real reps and honest notes. There’s a clear system for sustaining momentum after that first breakthrough: pick a practice arena, record everything, review weekly, and share a language with peers so feedback is fast and specific.We also challenge the need for titles. Coach, trainer, keynote—those labels tend to arrive after the value shows up. Instead, speak to what truly drives decisions: status, money, time, and health. You’ll hear Chris’ boundaries for energy and integrity, why he has clients sell themselves rather than be sold, and how active listening plus positive reinforcement delivers direct, compassionate coaching without ego. If you’re ready to stop rehearsing in your head and start refining on tape, this is your roadmap. Plus, there’s a special invite: the next cohort opens in January, with early waitlist access for listeners who follow and DM @ChrisWardJr with who you are and why you want to join. If this conversation helped and you’re ready to stop chasing titles and start communicating with a voice that lands, this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s ready to speak up, and leave a review to tell us what arena you’ll practise in next.

Doors don’t open by accident, they open when you show up, help out, and let people see you do the work. We dive into the long game of volunteering your way into the room, why the front desk is a secret networking engine, and how consistency with energy and integrity turns a wave into a welcome. From moderating panels to being invited back as press, these stories map the trail from access to opportunity and remind us that generosity, sharing invites, forwarding links, paying it forward... has a way of circling back with interest.We also get candid about creative evolution. Rebrands can feel risky when your community loves what they already know, but innovation keeps the work alive. Think Outkast-level reinvention and Erykah Badu’s fearless style: same soul, sharper edge. We unpack moving between podcast networks and independence, why uncertainty doesn’t have to be scary, and how to communicate change so your audience comes with you. The takeaway: update the look to reflect who you are now, not who you were two years ago, and keep the mission front and centre.On the practical side, we celebrate sustainable style and real-world logistics. Rewear the fit, restyle the silhouette, and catch the bus with a tee in your bag and heels for later. It’s not about budget; it’s about creative operations that let you move through multiple rooms in one day. We close with rapid-fire gems—self-awareness as the most overlooked growth hack, music that fuels momentum, and the reminder that growth feels like stretching: uncomfortable, intentional, and worth it.If this resonated, tap follow, share with a friend who needs a nudge to show up, and leave a review so more listeners can find the conversation. Your support helps us keep innovating, inviting, and opening doors for each other. For more Colah detz... https://linktr.ee/blackinthegarden?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharesid=776b5939-9543-4597-9d27-0bfab035250c

Six years can change everything. We trace a candid path from a marriage that ended on Zoom to a creative life rebuilt through podcasting, plants, and community. The conversation moves with ease from laughter to strategy, landing on what actually sustains a creator’s soul: showing up, following through, and letting joy interrupt the grind. We dig into entrepreneurship as a personal development marathon—especially when you don’t inherit a playbook. Neurodivergence reframes overwhelm and idea overflow, while a simple approach brings focus: collect ideas, connect them, then choose what fits under one roof. That mindset powers an inventive niche at the intersection of Black culture and horticulture, where an episode like Single Plant Parents grows into a live event and deeper community. Along the way we honour mental health with an unexpected ally trash TV and comedy because switching off decision-making is sometimes the smartest strategy in the room. Community remains the backbone. We trade practical tactics for building real currency: pull up to local events, support DJs and creators, repost generously, and if you can’t attend, ask how to help. Conferences are treated as starting points; the magic happens in the follow-up week when introductions become partnerships. If you’re navigating a pivot, battling decision fatigue, or juggling more ideas than hours, this one offers both comfort and a plan. If the conversation lands with you, tap follow, share it with a friend who shows up for you, and leave a quick review... what’s one small way you plan to show up this week? For more Colah detz... https://linktr.ee/blackinthegarden?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Recorded on the floor at Podcast Movement, we open up about what it really means to “graduate” a show. Not quitting. Not failure. A deliberate step toward the next chapter. Paula reflects on Season 10 as a season of growth and redirection, while our guest Junaid shares how 700 interviews stayed fresh by letting the format evolve — from beekeeping stories to origin journeys to the habits that keep creators moving. We dig into why podcasts often start as private diaries that happen to be public, and how that intimacy can evolve into a powerful networking engine. The conversation moves from momentum to leverage: treating each interview as a soft invite into your world, building trust with guests, and letting those relationships compound into collaborations and opportunities. We also confront podfade at its source: post-production. You’ll hear practical ways to reduce the grind, find interns or a team, and build a simple workflow that protects your energy for the part you love—the conversation. There’s room for joy and texture here too: a detour into beekeeping sparked by a search for local honey, a shoutout to Queen B, and the sponsor moments that keep indie shows rolling. We talk tools that matter, like link dashboards that show exactly which posts drive action, so you can double down on what works and stop guessing. And we ground the creative hustle with mental health—faith as structure and purpose, prayer as recalibration, and community as the safety net that helps you choose whether to pause, pivot, or evolve without shame. If you’re standing at a crossroads—end the pod, rebrand it, or push on—this conversation gives you language, tactics, and permission. Share this with a friend who’s debating a pivot, and leave a review to tell us: are you pausing, rebranding, or graduating your show next? For Extra support BOOK time to chat with Wrap Shit With P https://calendly.com/wrapshitwithp To connect with Junaid https://homestudiomastery.com/  & listen to his Podcast https://www.hacksandhobbies.com/

What if reading a room could change how you brand, publish, and grow online? We sit down with comedian turned podcaster and tech founder Jeff Dwoskin to unpack the craft behind connection: the split-second choices that make strangers lean in, the nerves that never fully leave, and the moments on stage that teach you more than any marketing playbook ever could.Jeff takes us from a bold tag that won a comedy contest to the rebrand that finally fit his show. The journey from The Jeff Dwoskin Show to Live From Detroit to Classic Conversations came down to clarity: names and artwork should explain, not confuse. We dig into why shortening intros, cutting filler segments, and ditching distracting music boosted listener focus and reclaimed precious prep time. The result is a format you can sustain, not just survive.We also explore the roots of Stampede Social, born from years running trending Twitter games and rebuilt for Instagram and Facebook. Jeff explains how DM automation, trackable links, and top-fan insights turn casual comments into measurable actions. No more shouting URLs; invite listeners to DM a keyword and watch the data tell the story. Along the way, we talk boundaries with Facebook and Threads, and how to protect your headspace while still showing up for your audience. The heartbeat of this conversation is a creator’s mindset: stop contorting your voice to every algorithm tweak. Earn the follow through craft, not clickbait. Keep your channel messy if that’s your truth. Book guests through genuine relationships. And remember Rob Lowe’s line that Jeff shares: don’t judge your insides by other people’s outsides. If you’re ready to refine your show, organise your socials, and create with less noise and more intent, you’ll find practical steps and a lot of laughs here.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify—your feedback helps more creators find us. Check out STAMPEDE SOCIAL  https://www.stampede.social/  use code PAULA20 for a LIETIME discount. & Classic Conversations https://jeffisfunny.com/

What if pressing pause is the smartest move you can make? We get real about closing out Season 10 to focus energy where it compounds, sharing the why behind a deliberate hiatus and the plan to return stronger. The mission now is Wrap Shit With P: branding, merchandise, curated gifting, and VA-powered project management for creatives and entrepreneurs who want to show up bigger, bolder, and better. We unpack how a podcast can be more than content—it can be a client engine—once the offers, systems, and tracking are dialled in. Chase from Mowpod joins us with a rare, transparent look at audience growth that actually pays off. Instead of selling impressions, Mowpod runs on pay-for-performance: you only pay when key outcomes happen, like Apple follows or episode engagement. We trace his journey from early ad real estate to newsletter wins and into podcasting, including the product that flopped and the decision to pivot fast. That story lands hard for independent podcasters and scrappy founders: failure is data, and iteration beats ego. Signals to watch for product–market fit, how to judge when to persist versus redirect, and why optimism is a founder’s renewable fuel all show up here. If you’re an indie creator feeling stretched thing as this conversation offers a practical blueprint for stepping back without giving up. We talk early clients, seasonal corporate gifting, creative operations, and the tools that turn link-in-bio chaos into insight. The promise is simple: close well, build your engine, and come back with a show that sells by serving. If that resonates, tap follow, share with a friend who needs permission to pivot, and leave a quick review so more creators find their way back to momentum. Get in touch with Chase and find out more about MowPod via https://mowpod.com/ While you're at it, check out MowPod Charts https://charts.mowpod.com/

A badge check at a conference door turned into a friendship and then into a mission. We crack open beers and a big story with James: from his early Air Force days in tactical communications to earning a Bronze Star, to laying down the wiring (literal and figurative) that keeps communities connected.  The path runs through Podfest’s early years, the mentors who made room, and the hard-won lessons that turn “event planning” into community architecture.We dig into why creators in and around the military need their own stage, and how Military Creator Con is being built to serve them. Think practical workshops for podcasters and new‑media makers, real talk from founders and inventors solving tough problems, and space for comedians and musicians to bring the culture alive.  Expect opening socials, a Friday party with military‑connected performers, a casino night for easy connection, and programming designed to turn chance meetings into real collaboration. If you’re a veteran, spouse, ally, or supporter with something to build or a story that teaches then this is your room.There’s heart here too. We honor the legacy of Navy veteran and podcasting pioneer Todd Cochrane, and we talk honestly about the nomad life, partnership, and the grit it takes to keep moving without losing your center. The through line is simple: people first, ego last, and an open door for independent voices who want to make useful work. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step up—pitch a talk, sponsor with purpose, or book that trip—consider this your nudge. Subscribe, share this with a creator who should be on that stage, and leave a review with the one connection you’re most excited to make. Here’s the link to learn more about Military Creator Con

A rocky first email thread turned into a decade of building rooms where creators actually want to linger. I sit down with Mark; producer, engineer, and self‑styled conversational architect to unpack how Podcast Atlanta grew from a reluctant meetup with free pizza into a reliable hub that puts our city on the podcasting map.We dig into craft before hype: how a director’s ear shapes a better interview, the edit notes that protect story flow, and the quiet logistics that keep events sustainable month after month. Mark lays out his early growth levers (bribes, proximity, repeatable formats) and the bigger unlock designing for stages. Launching a show, growing an audience, re-branding, or pivoting a business each needs its own doorway. That programming lens, paired with genuine place identity, is how a community endures beyond a single host or season.We talk re-brands without cringe by inviting member votes and shipping shy, then iterating. We trace the industry’s surge from $75M to a projected $2.4B in ad spend and what that means for differentiation now that “everyone has a podcast.” We also go deep on openness: why RSS still matters, how YouTube fits the funnel, and how to meet listeners where they watch without ceding control. Along the way, we share personal stakes... retirement plans, post‑COVID social batteries, and the odd Budweiser in an editor lounge because community is built by humans with limits and preferences, not just metrics and logos. To listen to Mark's new Podcast - https://podcastatlanta.com/habitat/ Pod-Tour RSVP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-podcasters-meetup-tickets-1736086564649?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Podcast Atlanta Meetup - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PODATL/ Join The Newsletter - https://podcastatlanta.com/