Joey Williams, Grammy-Winning Guitarist of the Blind Boys of Alabama

Joey Williams Joey Williams is a grammy-award winning vocalist and guitarist. Since the early 1990s, he’s been part of the legendary gospel band, the Blind Boys of Alabama. He’s also played in other bands along the way like with Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Additionally, he’s a sought after R&B session musician who plays…

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Christina Helena – TEDx Speaker, Coach, Writer and Performer on How to Thrive, Shine, and Fall in Love Your Scars Christina Helena is a speaker, writer/performer and life coach based in New York City. As one of the youngest pancreatic cancer survivors with a thirteen-inch scar across her abdomen, she is redefining and modernizing the…

Al Petteway, Grammy-Award-Winning Guitarist

Al Petteway A Grammy Award winning recording artist and performer, Al Petteway has played nearly every type of popular, folk and classical music. Though his primary instrument has always been the guitar, he has also studied lute, string bass, percussion and music composition. His compositions for acoustic fingerstyle guitar are strongly influenced by his love…

Best-Selling Author JC Andrijeski on Writing Characters Who Sizzle and Our New Normal

Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author, JC Andrijeski. She is the author of many books (and numerous short stories) in the science fiction, paranormal, cyberpunk-like and urban fantasy genres. Many of her books are parts of series like the Quentin Black psychic detective books or the latest Nick Tanaka Vampire detective books. Her…

NPR Books Editor, Petra Mayer

NPR Books Editor, Petra Mayer Petra Mayer is an editor (and the resident nerd) at NPR Books, focusing on fiction, and particularly genre fiction. She brings to the job passion, speed-reading skills, and a truly impressive collection of Doctor Who doodads. You can also hear her on the air and on the occasional episode of Pop Culture Happy…

Andrew Lippa, Award-Winning Composer and Lyricist on His Musicals, Creative Thinking, and Self-Awareness

Andrew Lippa Award-winning composer of The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party, and many other musicals joins me for the podcast. In addition to his incredible talent and many accomplishments, he was also the Oberon to my Titania, the Brack Weaver to my Jennie Parsons, and the Ralph Rackstraw to my Josephine. My high…

Coach, Speaker, Whole-Brain Thinking Expert, Deb Cummins Stellato on How To Use Your Whole Brain To Succeed

Deb Cummins Stellato on How To Use Your Whole Brain To Succeed Deb Cummins Stellato is an igniter of people and organizations. She’s a certified coach, consultant, speaker, and leadership guru. She brings insight, energy, and experience to individuals and teams looking to be the best versions of themselves. Our conversation ranged from confidence-building to…