Episodes

  • S2 Ep204: Guest Brenda Adelman - Actor, Speaker, Author, and Coach

    S2 Ep204: Guest Brenda Adelman - Actor, Speaker, Author, and Coach
    Nov 8 2023
    Brenda Adelman is an award-winning actor, speaker, the recipient of a Hero of Forgiveness award from the Hawaii International Forgiveness Project & has been interviewed on over 200 media outlets including NPR, Fox TV & CBS. She runs Forgiveness and Freedom Coaching and is also the founder of Your Story Made Simple.

    She’s performed her critically acclaimed one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet, for over 12,000 people worldwide.

    She's a digital course creator, coach, and has developed & directed over 200 Ted style talks and stories for the stage for her clients. And she also wrote a book titled, My Father Killed My Mother and Married My Aunt: Forgiving the Unforgivable.

    Join Brenda and I as we talk about sharing her incredibly powerful and vulnerable one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet, the power of forgiveness and how to tap into your creativity and share authentically. I got so much out of this truly enjoyable discussion and know you will too!  So many thoughtful nuggets of wisdom for creatives, those going through an incredibly tough time, as well as those who are struggling with forgiveness. 

    To learn more about today's guest Brenda Adelman please visit:

    Website: https://forgivenessandfreedom.com
     
    Free FB Group - Unforgettable Speakers Society 
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unforgettablespeakerssociety


    To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:

    www.gbrianbenson.com
    www.thecreativesparklife.com
    www.patreon.com/gbrianbenson
    www.habitsforsuccessbook.com

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌

    Brought to you by Reawaken Media
    www.reawakenmedia.com 
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    52 mins
  • S2 Ep203: The Creative Spark Ep. 203 with Guest Diane Foy

    S2 Ep203: The Creative Spark Ep. 203 with Guest Diane Foy
    Sep 9 2023
    Episode 203 - Guest Diane Foy

    Ready to slide into the spotlight with the impact (and income) to match? Then you should know Diane Foy, the creator of the Superfan Attraction Method.

    During her 2 decades in arts and entertainment PR, Diane represented talents such as Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, South Africa’s The Parlotones, and One Day at a Times’s Mackenzie Phillips, and Pretty Little Liars Tyler Blackburn.
     
    Diane draws on her multi-passionate background of photography, makeup artistry, PR, marketing and creative psychology in her personal brand coaching. She empowers purpose-driven creatives to ditch self doubt, maximize their talents and promote themselves with ease. Diane also hosts the Superfan Attraction podcast.

    Join Diane and I as we talk about multi-passionates (we both definitely are) and the creative process of personal branding. Enjoy!

    To learn more about today's guest Diane Foy please visit:

    Website: https://dianefoy.com/
    Free discovery session!
    https://dianefoy.com/booking
    Superfan Attraction Playbook
    dianefoy.com/freebie

    Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/DianeFoyArts 
    Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/superfanattraction
    Instagram Handle:  https://www.instagram.com/dianefoyarts/ 
    To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:

    www.gbrianbenson.com
    www.patreon.com/gbrianbenson
    www.habitsforsuccessbook.com

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌

    Brought to you by Reawaken Media
    www.reawakenmedia.com 
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    34 mins
  • S2 Ep202: The Creative Spark Ep. 202 with Guest Jeffrey Weissman

    S2 Ep202: The Creative Spark Ep. 202 with Guest Jeffrey Weissman
    Aug 28 2023
    Episode 202 - Jeffrey Weissman is an actor’s actor. He would have been going by horseback or wagon from town to town before the advent of film and television, reciting Shakespeare or performing plays in small towns all over the countryside. 

    He acts, produces, writes, and directs, and has worked with legendary film actors such as Clint Eastwood and Michael J. Fox. Jeffrey has over 100 theater stage credits and over 80 film and TV credits and has been a working actor since the mid-1970’s. He has been a player and artistic director in many improv troupes as well as co-starred in many storied Hollywood features such as Back to the Future II & III, Pale Rider, and Twilight Zone the Movie. On television, he has appeared in such fabled shows as Diagnosis Murder, Dallas, Saved by the Bell, Max Headroom, and Scarecrow and Mrs. King, just to name a few.

    Jeffrey continues to work in theater and film, while venturing into theme parks, trade shows, improv and sketch shows with a great deal of success. He is also a mentor, teacher, and coach.

    Join Jeffrey and I as we talk about his creative process of acting as well as all of the amazing roles he has had throughout his career in Hollywood. Enjoy!

    To learn more about today's guest Jeffrey Weissman please visit:

    Website: http://www.JeffreyWeissman.com

    Twitter Handle: @JefWeissman
    Facebook Page:  @JeffreyWeissmanActor
    Instagram Handle:  @jeffreyjweissman
    IMDB = https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0919297/?ref_=nv_sr_1

    Back to the Future Reunion Charity Event: http://www.backto1885.com/ 
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    54 mins
  • S2 Ep201: The Creative Spark Ep. 201 with Guest Emily Otteson

    S2 Ep201: The Creative Spark Ep. 201 with Guest Emily Otteson
    Aug 15 2023
    Ep. 201 - My guest this week is Emily Otteson, an incredibly talented artist, songwriter, and entertainer from Nashville, TN. 

    Her voice is unique, almost angelic at times and her choice of melodic improvisations make her stand out and allow her to claim her own place in a town known for great singers. Her laugh is contagious and her personality shines through whether she's singing or connecting with her audience. 

    Emily started singing in church at the age of 12, started singing in coffee shops at 18, started singing in bars at 21, and eventually moved to Nashville, TN in 2016 to continue her musical pursuits. In 2017, Emily sang her original song “Wild Boy” on the Grand Ole Opry stage for Reba McEntire and released her first single “I Baked You a Pie” in 2018. Since then, she has released two other EPs, toured the country, and plans to release her next single “Rio Grande” this year followed by an album. 

    Join Emily and I as we talk about her rising music career, living in Nashville, her creative musings and her slightly silly nature which adds levity and good vibes to wherever she goes. She also sings her latest song "Rio Grande" live! You don't want to miss this episode! 
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    51 mins
  • S1 Ep115: The Creative Spark Ep. 115 with Guest Mike "Smidi" Smith

    S1 Ep115: The Creative Spark Ep. 115 with Guest Mike "Smidi" Smith
    Apr 13 2022
    Ep. 115  -My guest this week is Mike "Smidi" Smith, an award-winning songwriter, musician, mixer, producer and record label owner who now has a media branch that is beginning to produced TV and Film projects. 
    He is an Emmy, Clio and Addy Award winner who has written and produced songs that have sold over 14 million copies worldwide including multiple #1 songs, albums and top ten hits.  Smith has worked with Giorgio Moroder, Sia, Coldplay, Ke$ha, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, One Republic, Tyrone Wells and many others.  Smidi began his career as a keyboardist, playing in bands with Keith Urban and Ben Folds.  After moving to Los Angeles, Smith signed a publishing deal with Sony ATV and began focusing on album writing and production.  
    Smidi’s music has been licensed and placed in thousands of TV shows and commercials.  He has 4 Emmy nominations for his work in television and won BMI’s Film and TV award in 2019.  
    Internationally, Smidi is known for his global theme for Live Earth, the largest televised concert in history.  His theme opened the event delivered across 7 continents with concerts in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg and Hamburg. 
    Most recently, Smidi is co-founder of the music and media label Saint Rogue along with his partner TJ Stafford. His tenured licensing experience has been instrumental to Saint Rogue’s rapid success in TV and film.
    Join Mike and I as we talk about his career in the rapidly changing music industry, some of his special projects and where he thinks the music industry is headed.  You won't want to miss it!

    Learn more about Mike:

    Websites:
    https://www.smidimusic.com https://www.saintrogue.com
    Social Media:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smidicity/
    Twitter: @SmidiMusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smidi
    To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:
    www.gbrianbenson.com
    www.habitsforsuccessbook.com

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/  
    Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌

    Brought to you by Reawaken Media
    www.reawakenmedia.com 
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    46 mins
  • S1 Ep114: The Creative Spark Ep. 114 with Guest Erin Gavin

    S1 Ep114: The Creative Spark Ep. 114 with Guest Erin Gavin
    Mar 30 2022
    Ep. 114  -My guest this week is Erin Gavin, a Scottish actress, singer, entrepreneur and keynote speaker.
    As a child and teen actress, Erin had numerous roles in theater and in UK television series. After moving to Los Angeles, she continued to find success in films, theater and television. In 2014 Erin played for the first time, the role of Marilyn Monroe in the stage play, Marilyn: My Secret at the Macha Theatre in Hollywood.  Since then, she has played Marilyn many more times including the recently released audio podcast Marilyn, Behind the Icon.  

    In addition to being a celebrated actress, Erin is an incredibly accomplished entrepreneur.  She created the Erin Gavin Agency (EGA), which has become one of the United Kingdom’s leading providers of models, dancers and Film & television background artists. 
    Erin also recently signed a record deal with Serdica Records and her first track was released last October title "I'm through with love".

    Join us as we talk about her career, what it's like to portray Marilyn Monroe as well as what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in the entertainment business!

    Learn more about Erin:
    eringavin.biz 
    www.behindtheicon.com
    https://www.serdicarecords.com/erin-gavin/

    Social Media:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/eringavinartist Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/eringavinacting Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/eringavinartist/

    To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:
    www.gbrianbenson.com
    www.habitsforsuccessbook.com

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/  
    Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌

    Brought to you by Reawaken Media
    www.reawakenmedia.com 

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    51 mins
  • S1 Ep113: The Creative Spark Ep. 113 with Guest Kevin Negandhi

    S1 Ep113: The Creative Spark Ep. 113 with Guest Kevin Negandhi
    Mar 23 2022
    Episode 113 - If you are a big sports fan like myself, you will definitely recognize this week’s guest Kevin Negandhi.  He is everywhere on ESPN.  He’s an anchor on SportsCenter, he also covers ESPN College Football on ABC.  He’s hosted Baseball Tonight, College Football Live and Outside the Lines.  He has also been a fill-in anchor on NFL Live and First Take.  He has also hosted the Rose Parade, Special Olympic World Games and USA Games on ESPN and ABC. And to top it all off, Kevin hosted the first ever NBA Draft that aired on ABC in 2020.  And Kevin is the first anchor of Indian-American descent to be on a national sports network in American television history. 

    Join me as I chat Kevin up about his fantastic work on ESPN, his creative process as well as his role as a trailblazer in the sports journalism field.  You won't want to miss this conversation!

    To learn more about Kevin:

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinnegandhi/ https://www.facebook.com/KNegandhiESPN

    To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:
     
    www.gbrianbenson.com
    www.habitsforsuccessbook.com

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/  
    Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌

    Brought to you by Reawaken Media 
    www.reawakenmedia.com 
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    56 mins
  • S1 Ep112: The Creative Spark Ep. 112 with Guest Whitney Reynolds

    S1 Ep112: The Creative Spark Ep. 112 with Guest Whitney Reynolds
    Mar 16 2022
    Episode 112.   Growing up in Oklahoma, my next guest Whitney Reynolds always knew that she wanted to have her own television show. As a child, she started interviewing her friends with a makeshift microphone in her living room. During her adolescence, her family's difficult personal journey gave her the desire to share delicate stories that must be told. At the age of 23, her childhood dream became her adult mission and her talk show was born.  Since then, her show has grown and expanded through hard work and a very caring nature that helps her connect with her guests and audience.  
    She is a television talk show host, media personality, podcast host, author, producer, philanthropist, Emmy nominated and a Telly Award winner. Whitney is widely known for her talk show The Whitney Reynolds Show, a nationally syndicated talk show that airs on PBS stations all across the United States.  

    Join Whitney and I as we have a fantastic chat about what it takes to produce and host a nationally syndicated talk show!  You won't want to miss it!

    -Link to show that I was a guest on Whitney's show!
    https://youtu.be/mnEo1lVF-0c

    To learn more about Whitney:

    Website: www.whitneyreynolds.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/whitneyreynolds Facebook:  www.facebook.com/whitneyreynoldstv Instagram:  www.instagram.com/whitney_reynolds
    To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:

    www.gbrianbenson.com
    www.patreon.com/gbrianbenson
    www.habitsforsuccessbook.com

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌

    Brought to you by Reawaken Media
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    57 mins