Danay Garcia Podcast

Evan Carmichael has an impressive list of accomplishments and roles, including entrepreneur, speaker, YouTuber, author and coach, but it’s been a long and interesting road to get where he is now. I’m so excited to welcome him to this episode of The Danay Garcia Podcast, where we discuss how we can create lives that will allow us to turn around and help the people coming up behind us. This inspiring episode will get you excited to learn new things, and look back at your life, and realize you are capable of amazing things because you’ve already done the impossible to get where you are!

Find Evan’s website here.

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Love is in the air! I am so thrilled to welcome relationship expert Emily Wilcox as my guest on The Danay Garcia Podcast to discuss building and maintaining healthy relationships. Emily, a relationship coach, speaker, and author of “The Commitment Phobe,” generously shares her own experiences and journey as we untangle the inner workings of commitment phobic people, and their counterparts, “love addicts.”

Join us as we explore love, attachments, release and the importance of loving yourself. Find Emily’s book here.

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It was such an honor to welcome Joshua Coombes to this special episode of the Danay Garcia podcast. Joshua, an author, speaker and founder of #DoSomethingforNothing, was a professional hair stylist when he started cutting hair on the streets for people experiencing homelessness and hard times in 2015. Those simple acts of kindness and connection grew into a movement, and today Joshua is inspiring people across the globe. Join us as we explore what happens when you set out to do something for nothing, but the returns turn out to be life changing.

Find Joshua and his book here:  www.dosomethingfornothing.org/

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You can find Colleen’s book at https://colleenweems.com/novel-the-ifs/, and she has another one in the works!

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Terry Thompson brings the energy to this episode of the Danay Garcia Podcast! He is an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, mentor, certified training developer, and leadership expert who served in the military for 24 years.

During our lively and inspiring discussion, Terry breaks down what qualities make for an impactful leader, and the important steps we can all take to see real results in our lives. His masterful concept, the Five Rights, guides all of us towards success, and Terry outlines strategies for effective storytelling. I have a feeling Terry’s attitude and wisdom will inspire you to wake up, take action, and realize you are unbreakable. 

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It was so special reconnecting with you on my Instagram LIVE⁠!

On this episode of Danay Garcia Podcast⁠, I talk about the importance of taking breaks and being intentional about stepping back and stepping away. When you even think about taking a break – that usually means you are running out of gas, and it is time to nurture your mind, body and spirit.

Make a plan to spend some quality time with yourself! Alone time can sometimes be intimidating, but if you approach it with intentionality, you can ensure it is a special time of healing and renewal. This is what I call projecting and visualizing the best rest to regain your superpowers.

Make sure to write down your victories! We’re half way through the year already – it feels like it’s flying by, because you have been doing so much! Make a list of your accomplishments, prioritize your next victories and attack them!

Never forget you are a special human and you have the power to live your life to the fullest ~ and have fun in the process.

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My friend Branden Collinsworth is an entrepreneur, high performance coach, executive consultant and TEDX speaker. He shares with us his journey from homeless teen through his fascinating life as a fitness expert, Nike master trainer and collaborator, and even into the jungles of Peru where he discovered more about himself through helping people in need, and leads others in doing the same.

Branden’s curiosity, travels, life experience and rich academic and professional background beautifully and joyfully combine to help us remember the importance of community, and show us what it looks like to live from the heart.

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I was thrilled to talk brains, collaboration and inclusivity with Sherri Dockree on this episode of the Danay Garcia Podcast! Sherri shares with us her personal experiences with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), and clears up some of the common myths and misconceptions around ADHD. In addition to being a neurodiversity advocate, Sherri is a certified applied neuroscience consultant, corporate trainer and coach who works with adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD or struggle with attention, focus, productivity and emotion regulation issues. 

Sherri shines a light on the neuroscience behind ADHD, and the fascinating ways neurodiversity contributes to our homes and workplaces as well as the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in our neurodiverse world.

This is an important conversation for anyone who is, knows, or loves someone who is neurodiverse…which is all of us! 

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This week, we celebrate the first season finale of “The Danay Garcia Podcast” by diving into a topic important for all of us – emotional intelligence. Entrepreneur, speaker, and emotional intelligence expert Ashley Zahabian guides us through the worthwhile process of understanding and regulating our emotions in pursuit of a healthy, balanced, and fulfilled life.

Ashley explores with us the pitfalls of instant gratification and bouncing from one emotional extreme to the next, and how we can grow our emotional intelligence, and bring ourselves back to our center.

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With the demands of our current world, we are collectively spending so much time in our heads and if we don’t suffer from anxiety ourselves, we certainly know somebody who does. On this episode of “Danay Garcia Podcast,” I was so happy to talk with Dr. Russell Kennedy, “The Anxiety MD,” who shared his personal experience with anxiety, as well as his unique approach we can all take to start breaking our cycles of anxiety.

In addition to being a physician, Dr. Russell is a neuroscientist, author of “Anxiety Rx,” and a stand-up comedian. He explores with us the importance of understanding the nuances and origins of anxiety and fear, and tools we can use to better understand and work through our emotional, mental and physical responses to trauma and stress. It’s important to get out of our heads sometimes!

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On our favorite actors, simple clothes become costumes that help define characters, tell a story, and affect how we feel as we watch. I sat down this week with Fear the Walking Dead’s brilliant Costume Designer, Jo Katsaras, who shared her fascinating journey into costume design, as well as her approach to multi-dimensional story telling through the costumes you see us wear every week.

Growing up in South Africa, Jo was fascinated with culture, color and people. Her never-ending curiosity helped develop her skills, talent and intuition that made her not just a wizard with scissors and design, but a beloved presence on set. Jo reminds us that some of the most important skills and gifts we can give to each other are kindness, collaboration, and healthy communication.

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We are all lucky to get a peek through cinematographer’s Adam Suschitzky’s lens. Adam’s beautiful and nuanced work as a visual storyteller and Director Of Photography helps set the tone for the work I do as an actor on the set of “Fear the Walking Dead,” as it has for many other actors through his impressive and fascinating career. A life-long observer from a creative family, Adam relishes collecting experiences, collaborating, and expanding his world view to keep pushing forward as a person and as an artist.

Adam’s insights on visual storytelling apply to all of us no matter our vocation or background: Look to your inner soul. Keep learning, practicing, observing, and stretching yourself. Be open to collaboration and gather amazing experiences along the way!  

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Many of us would rather think about anything, before we think about our finances. Why is that, and what do we do about it? This week on the Danay Garcia Podcast, author, businesswoman and money expert Sharon Lechter gets real with us about our financial fears, and how we can regain control of our lives and money.

We may not have learned about finances when we were young, or perhaps we inherited negative feelings around money. Sharon illuminates for us what a healthy money mindset can do for our future and self-confidence. She reminds us, “we don’t know what we don’t know,” so educating ourselves and our children in finances is a key to empowerment and an investment in future generations.

Faith is a much more lucrative tool than fear! Find out more about Sharon and buy her upcoming book “Exit Rich”: sharonlechter.com

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Hold on to your hats because this week on The Danay Garcia Podcast we are treated to the incomparable wisdom and humor of legendary Renaissance man, Rubén Blades. Rubén looks back into his upbringing in Panama to pass along the lessons that have carried him through an incredible and award-winning career in music, acting, and public service.

I’m thankful to work with Rubén on “Fear the Walking Dead,” and I’m inspired by how his curiosity and dedication to service have pushed his timeless storytelling to transcend entertainment. No matter where our individual paths may lead, Rubén reminds us that time is fragile, curiosity keeps us relevant, and “destinies are not inherited, destinies are made.”

Much like Rubén himself, his brand new album, “Salswing” is an exciting mix of style that celebrates the universal gift of music. A fusion of Jazz and Salsa, “Salswing” is yet another project of Rubén’s that offers us a chance to celebrate life, expand our experiences, and connect with each other.

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Album available here: Ruben Blades- Salswing 

“Aunque la conexión entre el Jazz y la Salsa ha sido documentada históricamente, aún resta mucho por describir y por reconocer. Las combinaciones y colaboraciones entre músicos de estos géneros han sido numerosas a través de los años e incluyen a figuras de la talla de Mario Bauza y Dizzy Gillespie, Machito y Charlie Parker, Luis Russell y Louis Armstrong. Con esta producción intento continuar esa relación, comprobando que el arte no posee nacionalidad sino que representa un espíritu que trasciende razas, geografías e idiomas.
La excelente banda panameña que me acompaña, la Orquesta de Roberto Delgado, se constituye en prueba fehaciente de lo que afirmo: la música es un regalo universal y desde Panamá renovamos nuestro aporte con este disco, SALSWING!.
Esperamos que lo disfruten tanto como nosotros grabándolo y que en estos tiempos difíciles les permita sonreír, bailar y confiar en un mejor futuro”.
Rubén Blades
15 de abril del 2021

When I first met Colby Minifie on the set of “Fear the Walking Dead,” I was immediately struck by her energy, and how it positively impacted everybody around her. This week on “The Danay Garcia Podcast” I was thrilled to chat with Colby about her passion for the environment, and the importance of staying curious, as an actor and a citizen of the world.

From a young age, Colby’s own personal curiosity led her her to travel and seek experiences that would expand her point of view, and her cultural and environmental understanding. She shares her joy and energy with us in this episode, as well as resources and seeds we can plant that will make a difference for the environment and in our own lives.

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It was not easy to say goodbye to John Dorie, but we’ll all continue to appreciate Garret Dillahunt’s epic portrayal of this beloved “Fear the Walking Dead” character. This week on “The Danay Garcia Podcast,” I was thrilled to sit down Garret, my friend and FTWD colleague, to share stories from the show and explore the surprising and fascinating path that led to a diverse career full of unforgettable dramatic and comedic performances.

A gracious and thoughtful artist and human with a life-long love of learning, Garret’s robust body of work represents the boundaries he’s pushed and the chances he’s taken to grow professionally and personally. 

Garret shares with us his insights on the importance of risk taking, collaborating, and finding meaning in your work. 

Just as Garret has inspired me, I think he will inspire you too, as we ask…what are the seeds you will plant and grow in your life? 

This week, on the Danay Garcia Podcast, I sit down and talk all things brain with Louisa Nicola, a neuroscientist, neuropsychologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” podcast, and founder of Neuro Athletics. 

In her work with elite athletes, Louisa focuses on training the brain in partnership the body. An athlete herself, Louisa provides an approachable introduction to neuroscience, and together we explore the keys to caring for, training, and maximizing our brain power. 

Show some love to your beautiful brain, and ask yourself, what are the seeds you will plant and grow in your life? 

We’ve all been there. The uncomfortable, messy transitions from one part of our life to another can leave us with endless questions and loads of self-doubt. This week, on “The Danay Garcia Podcast,” I was thrilled to talk with Dara Goldberg, a coach specializing in life transitions, who helps us see the beauty and opportunity that exist in the space between who we have been, and who we are becoming.

Growth spurts aren’t just for kids! We grow and change throughout the entirety of our lives, and while the circumstances that determine what we are, are often out of our control and even painful, we can decide who we are and how we show up in our lives. Growth never stops. 

So what are the seeds you will plant and grow in your life? 

The importance of community and collaborative perseverance hit home for me on this week’s episode of “The Danay Garcia Podcast,” as I talked with my friend and “Fear The Walking Dead” cast mate, Darryl “Chill” Mitchell. It was a joy and a privilege to laugh and swap stories from the set with Chill, and to hear his inspiring personal journey.

While a motorcycle accident took Chill’s ability to walk years into his career, the accident and his injuries gave him a new perspective on life, work, relationships, and what it means to be a representative of the disabled community. Currently working on two franchise shows (“NCIS:New Orleans”& “FTWD”) Chill, encourages all of us to take nothing for granted, help each other, and keep going, because “You can’t give up at the starting line.” 

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Dr. Aditi and I both believe in you! I’m so honored to welcome Dr. Aditi Nerurkar to this week’s episode of “The Danay Garcia Podcast.” Dr. Aditi is a renowned Harvard-trained doctor, researcher and public health expert who is passionate about helping us all discover our resilience, plant seeds and build the habits that will set us up for long-term well-being. 

Even with the challenging circumstances of surviving a pandemic, we all have uncomplicated tools at our disposal to make today just a little bit better than yesterday. Focusing on realistic goals, feeling good, and building habits over time, Dr. Aditi and I share our strategies for self-care that improve our overall mental, emotional and physical health, and ultimately help us to help others. 

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On this week’s episode of “The Danay Garcia Podcast,” I talk with Ben who, in addition to being a filmmaker and “creative whisperer,” is the Executive Director of National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP).

With a life-long love for learning, Ben’s passion for mentorship comes out in everything he does. Through his role at NALIP, and in his everyday life, Ben is an avid educator and visionary champion for other artists, young people, and emerging leaders.

A naturally collaborative and curious person, Ben takes a turn at interviewing me, and we chat about planting seeds by finding your tribe, giving back, showing up, and pushing each other to be better than we could have ever imagined.

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To hear Osiel Gouneo share the lessons and experiences of his life, is to share in his contagious joy, astounding passion, and wisdom beyond his years. I was thrilled to welcome Osiel as my guest this week on “The Danay Garcia Podcast.” A principal dancer with Bayersiches Staatsballett in Munich, Germany, Osiel’s story began as a young boy in Cuba, where he quickly fell in love with, and dedicated his life to ballet.

Osiel was generous enough to share the seeds he’s cultivated through his demanding career – seeds that transcend dance and the arts. Use the tools you are given, and breathe life into your work. Stand up for yourself. Innovate and push yourself. Go back to the basics when you feel stuck. Change the tempo and adapt. Explore, go for it, and be free.

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On this week’s episode of “The Danay Garcia Podcast,” I had the honor of talking with the uber-talented, beautiful, and inspirational Luba Mason. The diversity of Luba’s acting and musical talents and career choices have created a fascinating artist with an equally fascinating body of work. And as Luba and I reflect on 2020, we are lucky enough to be on the receiving end of her energy, joy, and wisdom.

Though the pandemic prematurely closed the critically acclaimed Broadway show Luba was performing in, she is celebrating her newly released album, “Triangle,” and looking forward to the 2021 release of her movie, “Red Pill.” Luba shares her path and shows us the importance of continuously pushing your boundaries and creating your own opportunities.

Even in this year, when so many of us feel stuck, powerless, or a little lost, we can create something for ourselves that doesn’t depend on what the rest of the world is doing. You never know what can happen.

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This week on “The Danay Garcia Podcast,” I was thrilled to talk with actor and human extraordinaire, Steven Ogg whom you might know for his roles as Simon “The Walking Dead”, Trevor Phillips –GTA V video game and his upcoming show “Snowpiercer.” season 2 which will air in January 2021. Steven brings his unique energy and perspective to our conversation with an openness and transparency that I’m sure you will appreciate as much as I did.

Together, we explore a range of topics including how our choices guide our lives and impact those around us; the affect the pandemic has had on the creative process (and every other process, for that matter); and the very real and relatable ups and downs of modern life. Steven shares experiences from his storied career, and challenges us to look thoughtfully at what we each face when we wake up in the morning.

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