What We Know, What We Don't

Guided by a deeply ingrained three-pronged family approach to service, guest Megha Desai’s passions ultimately led her to a role she may have been destined for: president of the Desai Foundation. Her and the foundation's commitment to empowering women and children through community development to enhance health, livelihood, and menstrual equity is so wonderfully significant. Spoiler alert: we venture elsewhere in this conversation because her philanthropic inclination permeates everything she impacts! Available everywhere you pod. ??

Ramen might seem an odd thing to hang a show upon, but add the entrepreneurial firebrand Sarah Gavigan, and trust us, you have one heck of an hour ahead of you! Sarah's journey has been expansive in scope but anchored by one very key ingredient: obsession. What that word can mean is on tap in this talk, as well as her experiences and expertise as Founder / President at Otaku Ramen in Nashville, TN, plus much more! Pod it anywhere ??

Barbara Thomas, M.A. came by the studio to share her journey from USAF Jet Engine Mechanic to owner of downtown San Antonio's Pandora's Bookstore and Coffee Bar (and all the fantastic things in between), a convo that can be summed up in two words: Why not? WHY NOT?!? If you're a listener, you already know we are rabid fans of "why not." So it's no surprise that we had a blast talking with her about motivations, learning as you go, books, entrepreneurship, and the power of collaboration, even when serendipitous. link below but available everywhere ??

Bad news: we forgot to talk about League of Space Pirates with artist, author, and activist Noah Scalin—but boy howdy, did we cover a ton else! You might say our conversation was timely, but honestly, we believe that art, creativity, and their impact on society—and what the process unlocks within us all—are always relevant. As a founding partner of Another Limited Rebellion, Noah brings his extensive experience to the lives of others. It’s been said that creativity is the essential skill of the 21st century, and we hope this conversation strengthens that declaration. Links below but available anywhere you pod! ??

Some shows splinter quickly into a thousand wonderful possibilities. We love it when they do, even when the anchor subject is, ironically, a steady mind! Guest J Miles, Yogi, martial artist, bodyworker, retired breakdancer, community activist, and student of Eastern arts and philosophy, joined us for just such a conversation. Given how important movement is to him and us, perhaps it was no surprise that we covered so much ground in an hour that left all three of us feeling steady, calm, grateful, and headed out to seek more joy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Benita Conde and Peter Rosch. If you've been looking for a way out of weight cycling (dieting and gaining and doing it all again), take a listen.

Yes, it's a new year, but worry not—this isn't a show about resolutions, it's a deep dive into realizations about food, weight, biology, and joy. Guest Rebecca Thomas, founder of Not Another Diet, is on a mission to end generational diet culture by making a healthy weight clear and achievable. Want to navigate a world designed for weight gain and come out the other side a healthier, happier you? Our conversation with Rebecca is an excellent, gimmick-free place to start! Available on all pod platforms. Links in comments too. ??

Vibes. Intuition. Alignment. Action, and then... more vibes, please! Our season 5 finale with Jess Verdi, author and Senior Editor at Alcove Press and Crooked Lane Books, is an absolute "fun on a bun" episode. Our conversation with Jess wasn't so much a how-to as it was a perfectly blended mix of her thoughts on writing, publishing, connections, diverse voices, the power of books, and so much more. It is an hour that we think is unequivocally a vibe unto itself! Available anywhere you pod. ??

In 2020, longtime friends Carl J. and Dominic Wall (AKA Moral Support) came together on a compulsion to create positive change in Richmond, if not the world. Embrace Matters of Richmond was born, not only a podcast but a community movement with an inspiring aim: to enrich neighborhoods, education, and businesses through programming, live events, and multimedia storytelling that address issues threatening community growth and social connection, fostering healing and hope. We are huge fans of their show and their spirit, and it was an honor to have Carl and Moral Support on. Find their show on your favorite podcast platform! ??

By no forethought of our own, we booked a true food legend right before arguably one of the biggest eating weeks of the year. Guest?Ralph Jerome's journey into the understanding of and creation of food started young and hit hard. What's unfolded since is nothing short of amazing, including a run as the Chief Innovation Officer with Mars, Inc. Armed now with many decades of food know-how, an intellect far above that of a dolphin, and the very same passion he had as a boy to feed the world better, Ralph is advancing what can be done with nutrition with?The March Group,?Rivalz?, and the?Rise Against Hunger?organization. We don't tell all our guests they should have their own podcast, but we think you'll agree that after listening to this conversation with him, you would be an immediate fan.?This episode is available everywhere, but links to it are in comments below as well. ??