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Shane is back for another episode where we talk a lot about hobbies and passions. Shane is a content creator that focuses primarily on food reviews, video games, and card collecting. A more recent passion of Shane's is card collecting, we explore the hobby and I learned a lot from Shane about card collecting and she gave me some pretty cool tips. It's cool to see Shane branch out, find new passions, and continue to create really cool content. Shane is a great person and I know that she truly just wants to enjoy her hobbies and share her passions with the world and I think that is extremely cool. Cannot wait to continue to follow Shane's content creation journey and see all the cool things she shares!

In this episode Shane talks about card collecting, having hobbies, doing fun things, and much more! 

Connect with Shane! 

Instagram: @shanethemunchist

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Personal: 

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: zachhose14@gmail.com 

The Official Podcast: 

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial 

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Nick is a sales leader and business owner. Nick has a vast passion for helping entrepreneurs, businesses, and professional practices market and sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Nick's ability to help others comes from the extensive experience that he himself has as a sales person. Additionally, Nick is an author and co-author for various books about sales and marketing. Nick's business Sales Performance Team is a way that Nick is able to help others find their passions within sales just like he did. Nick is a dynamic person with a fantastic mindset and outlook on life. It's been awesome to learn about all of the great things Nick has done, and I know he will continue to do so.

In this episode Nick talks about sales, mental health, providing value, and much more! 

Connect with Nick! 

LinkedIn: Nichols Loise

Website: salesperformanceteam.com

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Personal: 

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: zachhose14@gmail.com 

The Official Podcast: 

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial 

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Erika is a professional organizer based in West Michigan. From an early age, Erika has always had a knack for organization but it wasn't until recently that she realized that her passion could become a career. After this realization, Erika found the courage and motivation to start her own business. Erika's business Ease with Erika has a mission to bring order, harmony, and ease into the lives of others. With the fast paced world that we live in, some times we can take for granted how much of an impact organization of our spaces could be. Our environment can have a profound impact on our mental health and overall productivity. It's really cool to hear Erika talk about her passion and to see all the work that she is doing. I've been fortunate to know Erika for a while now, and I know that this is just the beginning for her.

In this episode Erika talks about organizing, mindset, being in your 20s, and much more! 

Connect with Erika! 

Instagram: @easewitherika

Website: easewitherika.com

Facebook: Ease with Erika

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Personal: 

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: zachhose14@gmail.com 

The Official Podcast: 

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial 

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

In this episode we have a solo episode where I reflect back on 2023. I’ve never been one to look at my podcast metrics, but, once a year when I get my Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters I take a look at how the year went. It’s so awesome to see some positive growth with the podcast this past year. I love having the podcast, so, it’s great to be able to maintain support and encouragement - thank you all, it means more than you know. In addition to talking through some podcast metrics from 2023, I share a bit about how my 2023 went. For both the podcast and my personal life 2023 has been a good year. Looking forward to another great year! Thank you all for the support!

Connect with me!

Personal: Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast: Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Sadeek is a content creator and has been an entrepreneur for the majority of his life. Sadeek has always wanted to take control of his own destiny and work hard to accomplish his goals, so from a young age, he gravitated towards the idea of being an entrepreneur. Throughout his journey, Sadeek has had a lot of successes, but has also seen his fair share of setbacks. However, Sadeek hasn't let any of these setbacks or obstacles stop him - rather, he has always preserved. Sadeek has an internal drive and dedication that has helped him accomplish many things and I know that he is just starting to scratch the surface.

In this episode Sadeek talks about spiritually, content creation, getting started, and much more!

Connect with Sadeek!

Instagram: @sadeekshoates

YouTube: Sadeek Shoates

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14 Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Denis is the Chief Business Development Office at Infinity Technologies. While Denis has various passions and quiet the story, this is a special conversation because Denis shares his experiences will being from the Ukraine. In this conversation Denis walks us through what's going on in his country and how things are. Knowing that Denis and his country are going through such turbulent times with the war is heart wrenching. This was an extremely powerful conversation. While this podcast focuses on passions, I also like to create spaces for folks to talk about their lives and what's going on. Denis is definitely passionate about his country and his idea that we can all get along and work together in this world. Thinking of you Denis and sending you, your loved ones, and the country our thoughts and prayers.

In this episode I wanted to give Denis a space to talk about the Ukraine and Russia War.

Connect with Denis!

LinkedIn: Denis Fedorenko

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Zach is the Co-Founder and CEO of Harmony. While we cannot get too deep into Zach's business, it is an early start up that is striving to revolutionize workplace communication. Zach has an expertise in consumer AI, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Zach has had vast corporate work experience and now is following his passion of being an entrepreneur and AI expert. Zach has accomplished a lot in his professional career and he shares with us what has led him to this moment in his life. While Zach's biggest passion is consumer AI, we spend this first part of the episode getting to know who "Zach Gunderson" is. It is cool to learn about what makes Zach who is is. Stay tuned for Part 2 to learn more about Zach's love of AI.

In this episode Zach talks about his journey through life, our ALDI connection, AI, and much more!

Connect with Zach!

Website: myubq.com

LinkedIn: Zach Gunderson

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Claire is a chef, foodie, and a lover of all things food. Throughout her whole life, Claire always had a love and passionate for food. From an early age Claire would experiment with cooking and knew that that was her path in life. Fast forward to today and Claire is a chef at Albena, a fine dining restaurant located in Detroit, Michigan. Albena is a Chef's Tasting Menu that uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Hearing everything that goes into the dining experience that you get at Albena was absolutely fantastic. As a lover of food myself, it's very interesting to hear about how much love and time goes into the fine dining establishment. While fine dining establishments can have a lot of similarities, it was cool to learn about how Alebena differentiates itself from other restaurants. While Claire makes her living by creating elegant and elevated dishes, it was cool to hear that that isn't always the way that she cooks. Claire shares a few cooking hacks that can elevate basic meals and shares a bit about her passions and interests outside of food. I am happy to report that this chat has helped my cooking skills lol. I cannot wait to check out Albena and enjoy a one of a kind dining experience.

In this episode Claire talks about food, letting go, having fun, and much more!

Connect with Claire!

Instagrams: @c_moraw and @albenadetroit

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/VajxUXWwSpA?si=FXtceP22QpAZTNph

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Dan is a fellow Central Michigan University graduate where he completed both his undergrad and graduate degrees. Dan’s academic background is in business and now he is a Financial Management Technician for the Air National Guard. Before finding his way to his current role, Dan experienced basic training where he went through intense physical and mental training with the Air National Guard. Dan has always been passionate about sports and fitness so the physical aspect of basic training was something that Dan felt was reminiscent to his days as an athlete. However, the mental aspect of basic training was where the real work came. Dan took the skills that he learned as an athlete and an RA in college and utilized those skills to help him push through basic training. Through everything, Dan has had his faith to guide and ground him. Dan is extremely passionate about his faith and it plays a major role in his life. Dan is also a husband and father and those are the most important roles that he has in his life. Dan has always been a great, stand up guy and it’s exciting to hear all that he has been up to. I have no doubt that he will continue to do really great things for his family and for this world. 

In this episode Dan talks about sports, faith, being a parent, courage, and much more!

Connect with Dan!

LinkedIn: Dan Harazin

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Making a return to the ZAP! Podcast is Barry Carenza. While Barry is still a video game industry analyst, physical media collector, co-host of the NintendoFuse Podcast and Premium Playcast, and a founding member of Premium Edition Games, a big change for Barry is that he is now a father. Barry shares some of his experiences being a new father and some of the things he is doing now as a parent and what he plans to do for his child as they grow up. Barry is doing amazing work with Premium Edition Games, which recently had their Fall Direct where the company revealed new games that they are making physical editions for. Barry is clearly passionate about Premium Edition Games' work and walks us through all the new and exciting games that will be coming out in this new wave. It is always great to hear about what Barry is doing and his thoughts on all things gaming. I'm looking forward to seeing if Barry's gaming predictions come true and cannot wait to have him come back again in the future!

In this episode Barry talks about parenthood, Premium Edition Games, gaming, and much more!

Connect with Barry!

Twitter: @HawkHellfire, @NintendoFuse, @PremiumEdition1

YouTube: NintendoFuse

Websites: www.premiumeditiongames.com and www.nintendofuse.com

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Briley is a former 2x USA Gymnastics National Team Member and Senior Team Captain of the University of Michigan women's gymnastics team. Briley currently works as a Cognitive Performance Specialist that works with Air Force student pilots, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant for Complete Performance, and the creator of the Pursuing Excellence Podcast. While being a student athlete, Briley completed her degree in psychology and then later attended LSU where she completed her masters in Kinesiology. As an elite athlete herself, Briley has always understood the mental aspect to sports so it only seemed natural that she would find ways to help athletes with their own mental performance. Whether it's listening to Briley's podcast, chatting with her, or recording this episode, I learn so much about mindset and how to be the best version of myself that I can be. Briley has achieved great success within her own athletic endeavors, and it is awesome to see how she can help others following their passions within sports and their careers. Briley has positively impacted so many lives and I cannot wait to continue to see all of the great work she continues to accomplish.

In this episode Briley talks about mental health, coaching, being authentic, and much more!

Connect with Briley!

Instagram: @mentalcoachbriley

Twitter: @MentalCoachBri

Podcast on All Streaming Platforms: Pursuing Excellence

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Dr. Maria Cristina, Sheehan Health and Wellness, is an expert on aging as we know it. At the age of 69 she stepped away from her academic career, where she served as a CEO for 20 years, and into the world of fitness. Today at the age of 77 she is a natural body fitness competitor winning multiple gold and silver medals in bikini, swimsuit and sports model categories in international competitions since 2017.

She became a health coach and fitness trainer and now coaches women over 55 both online and in person. She is a sought-after speaker for audiences that want to improve their health and turn back the clock.

She also enjoys providing keynote speeches on wellness and longevity and working with executives and their teams to foster healthy lifestyle habits to enhance their health and improve productivity.

She has been featured on the Aging and Awesome TV series and now hosts fitness retreats in Central America for women wanting to reclaim their bodies and energize their health.

Her programs feature how to transform your thinking about aging while mastering the movement right for you and the meal plan that is sustainable to achieve your ideal weight and highest level of energy.  She is the best example of her own philosophy which is we can get stronger with age.  She believes adults, especially women over 55, should not expect to be frail and dependent as the decades advance.

Her journey began at age 69 when she found herself agingtypically, slowing down gaining weight and feeling the decline she was experiencing was inevitable.  She was never an athlete in fact the last picked for any sports team as a child and barely passing the PE requirement in college.  In her 50s she tried everything from prepacked diet foods to exercise programs she could never sustain. Turning 69 she determined 70 was not going to go well.  She took the advice of her financial consultant and turned to a bodybuilding pro expecting to solve all her weight issues in the 36 sessions he required to start working with him.  She believed that she might gain hulk tyle muscles,which of course is ridiculous, and he told her so. Completing the 36 sessions taught her disciple and provided accountability and she saw that in that short amount of time she could gain strength. She needed the critical component to strength training which is nutrition and found the Health Coach Institute. She became a health coach and from there her journey continued to flourish. 

She created the closed FB Group for women Flourish with Age where she provides motivation and wellness tips, exercises and information about women living longer better.

She is currently offering a special subscription program until the end of the year.  It’s designed to give women that same accountability and knowledge she has acquired on her journey.

In February 2024 she will be offering the Elite Wellness Retreat in Panama   There are just six spots available for this luxury once in a lifetime wellness experience which will include the latest information of longevity at its best and exciting excursions.

In this episode Maria talks about health, mindset, meals, movement, and much more!

Connect with Maria!

drmariacristina.com

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Returning to the ZAP! Podcast is Eric Chow! Eric is a recent college graduate, fellow podcaster, entrepreneur, and a personal branding expert. I've had the privilege of knowing and calling Eric a good friend for a few years now and I've always been blown away by his drive, work ethic, and mindset. Eric has always inspired me and helped me become the best version of myself. While Eric is still early in his life and career, he has accomplished many great things and is growing and learning each and every day. Eric is a proven leader and someone who continues to shoot for the stars. No matter what challenges and obstacles life throws Eric, he always approaches them head on and figures out a way to continue to push forward. It's been an honor to watch everything Eric has achieved over the years and I know that this is just the beginning.

In this episode Eric talks about getting started, failing, growing with others, and much more!

Connect with Eric!

Instagram: @ericchowreal

Podcast: The Eric Chow Empowers Podcast

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Anna is a Central Michigan University graduate where she studied exercise science. After her time at Central Michigan, Anna started her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Anna is at the point in her studies where it's a lot of clinical work while she gets ready to finish her program and become a licensed physical therapist. Anna has always had an interest and passion for health, so it makes sense that she is pursuing a career where she can have a positive impact on the health of others. In addition to her studying and work, Anna is an avid researcher and always looking for ways to better serve folks who may have various health struggles. Anna is a very bright and driven person and I have no doubt that she will continue to impact so many lives. It's really cool to be able to watch Anna follow her passions and do something that she truly loves.

In this episode Anna talks about exercise, research, what physical therapy is, and much more!

Connect with Anna!

LinkedIn: Anna Krinke

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Cassie is a fellow Central Michigan University graduate, environmental scientist, sexual health educator, and advocate for all. After graduating from CMU, Cassie moved down to Tennessee to pursue her passion for studying and helping the environment. Cassie has always cared about our planet and gets to work on ways that we can make our planet more sustainable and healthy for everyone. Unfortunately, topics involving the environment are often politicized, but, at the end of the day the environment and the wellness of our planet does not need to be divisive. Additionally, Cassie is a sexual health educator. Cassie works to create a safe and inclusive space for people to learn about, explore, and understand their own sexual wellness. Through her work as a sexual health educator, Cassie also has her own business called From Cover to Covers. Cassie's business is a romance shop that is all about embracing your confidence, body positivity, & sexuality. From Cover to Covers offers books, various products, and a community for folks to explore and learn about sexual wellness. I really appreciated learning about what Cassie does as a sexual health educator. Historically, talking about sexual wellness could be viewed as "taboo," but it is important to have these kind of conversations. Sexual wellness is normal and important, so I'm glad that I could be a part of this conversation and to hear about all the work that Cassie is doing. It's really cool to see the positive impact that Cassie is having on both our planet and the lives of individuals.

Also, for the first time I butchered a guests name in the intro... My apologies to Cassie for that! As you all know, the show is completely unedited so enjoy my mistake lol.

In this episode Cassie talks about the environment, having a business, sexual wellness, and much more!

Connect with Cassie!

Instagrams: @cassie.damer & @fromcovertocovers

TikTok: @cassie_damer

Facebook: Cassie Damer

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

RJ is a singer and songwriter that brings a blend of country and rock n roll. RJ has always loved music and writing, but wasn't always sure of his own personal sound and style. Throughout years of practice and learning about himself, RJ finally feels as though he has found his sound. RJ is releasing his own original music while also occasionally posting covers of songs while he continues to work on his craft and get more experience performing live. RJ has always been a creative and he is really learning into his passion to figure out how he can create his own name within the music industry. It's been great watching RJ find his sound while staying authentic to who he is. I cannot wait to see (and hear) what is in store for the rest of his career.

In this episode RJ talks about being authentic, music, finding your sound, and much more!

Connect with RJ!

All Music Streaming Platforms: RJ Redline

Instagram: @rjredlinemusic

YouTube: RJ Redline

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Domenica is a singer and songwriter originally from Miami, Florida but now living in Nashville, Tennessee pursuing her passions. Domenica has always loved music and would sing on her own and at her church. As Domenica grew up and realized that music was really what she wanted to pursue, she decided to attend Belmont University where she ultimately graduated. While pursuing music, Domenica auditioned and found herself on various reality tv shows including American Idol, America's Got Talent, and The Voice. Most recently, Domenica was on Season 23 of The Voice. Music has always been a constant in Domenica's life, but, so has her faith and relationship with her brother Matteo. It was inspiring, empowering, and even emotional to hear about Domenica's journey in faith and about the special bond that she shares with her brother. Domenica recently released her first EP titled to: you, which includes five songs that tell a story of a relationship that didn't work out. Between Domenica's incredible ability to tell a story, her powerful voice, and unwavering faith, I know that this is just the start for her. I cannot wait to see all of the wonderful things that Domenica accomplishes within the music industry.

In this episode Domenica talks about music, faith, mental health, and much more!

Connect with Domenica!

All Music Streaming Platforms: Domenica Coka

Instagram: @domenicacoka

TikTok: @domenicacoka

Twitter: @Domenicacoka

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Making ZAP! Podcast history, we have our first returning guest! When Brian first came on the podcast, he was going by the name That Boy Brian. It's been over two years since Brian was on the podcast and a lot has happened. Brian has rebranded a bit and now just goes by his given name, Brian DeMuro. While Brian has changed his online identity, he is the same positive, sports loving person that I featured years ago. Brian is now a college student studying broadcasting and mass communications, New York and New Jersey sports dan, and YouTube Video editor. Brian just completed his freshman year of college and it was a challenging experience. Brian spend his first year of college having his fair shares of highs and lows, but recently has been working on his mindset and has found himself enjoying college and life to a high degree. Not maybe people talk about how difficult it can be transitioning into college, so it was really insightful to hear Brian open up about his own experiences. While it was a tough time in Brian's life, he leaned into his positive mindset and faith to help him push through and find enjoyment through his college experiences. While in college, Brian is focusing on how he can find a career that involves his extreme passion for sports. While Brian has had some personal life changes since he was last on the podcast, his love for sports has not wavered. We also had a great conversation about the NBA Playoffs. Now that the Denver Nuggets have won the NBA Championship over the Miami Heat, we can look back and see how our predictions went. It's always fun to look back and see how we did. I think we both did well, but I think I might have done a little better than Brian - give the episode a listen to find out. I've always respected and admired Brian's passion for life and positive attitude and it's awesome to see how much he's grown since the last episode. Brian is going to do some big things in this world, and I cannot wait to see.

In this episode Brian talks about transitioning into college, mindset, sports, and much more!

Connect with Brian!

Twitter: @BrianDeMuro_

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Eric is a former professional wrestler, bakery owner, gym owner, and is now currently a father, husband, and personal coach. While Eric's past careers and business ventures are no longer a part of his life, he has absolutely zero regret and credits all of his past experiences with what has made him the person that he is today. Eric is a coach with a very specific mission: he helps career driven dads develop their mind and bodies so that they can become the best version of themselves. Eric noticed that many men would "give up," or become complacent as they aged or after becoming fathers. Eric wanted to show these individuals that that is not the case and that it is possible and sustainable to become healthier and the best dads that they could possibly be. Eric has always been someone who wants to be able to give 100% to everything and his passion for coaching and positively impacting lives is evident. Eric is also extremely passionate about mental health and has had his own journey with it. Eric is an advocate for mental health and uses his platform to share his experiences and encourage others to invest in their own mental health. It's awesome to see how many lives Eric has changed and I have no doubt that he will continue to do so.

In this episode Eric talks about coaching, mental health, taking chances, and much more!

Connect with Eric!

Instagram: @erickoenreich

Website: www.tireddadfitnessclub.com

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Chris is a sustainability strategist, author, and spends his day-to-day working as a policy data analyst for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Chris attend Michigan State University where he studied International Relations and Economics but now finds himself living in the DC area. Chris has always had a passion for the environment so it only made since for him to study and write about sustainability. Whether it is professionally or with his website Pike Origin, Chris regularly reads and synthesizes research and writes about these findings. Over the last few months, Chris has been pouring a lot of his time into Pike Origin. Pike Origin is a social enterprise that conducts multifaceted business research on climate and develops, designs, and invests in climate forward business models. It's extremely cool to see what Chris is building with Pike Origin and I'm excited for his newsletters to start coming out this fall. Chris is making a positive impact within his local community, but also helping to make a difference for our environment.

In this episode Chris talks about sustainability, failure, growth mindset, and much more!

Connect with Chris!

Website: http://Pikeorigin.com

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Advaith is a content creator that makes YouTube videos and also has a podcast that he use to run and may be bringing back. Advaith has always had a massive passion for football, specifically the Chicago Bears, so he took that passion and combined it with his writing abilities and started a YouTube channel. While Advaith's current content is centered around his favorite team, he is considering expanding his content to be the whole NFL. Advaith is thinking about making this change so he can reach more fanbases while also improving his own knowledge on various teams and players throughout the league. A newfound passion for Advaith has been working out. Working out has been something that has had a positive impact on both his physical and mental health and something that he plans on continuing to keep working on. It's really cool to hear about Advaith's journey into content creation. While he may be a Bears fan, I have a lot of respect for what he's doing and for his evident passion for the sport of football.

In this episode Advaith talks about getting started, YouTube, the NFL, working out, and much more!

Connect with Advaith!

Twitter: @kingkumarspod

Instagram: @advaith_kumar1

YouTube: Advaith Kumar

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Dan is an entrepreneur, business owner, sports enthusiast, and family man. A few years ago, Dan started his business DC4L Custom Tees. Dan's business provides custom clothing and various other items to people throughout the world. DC4L's motto is "you ask, we deliver" which means that any person can request whatever design they want and then Dan will work with them to get the design on whatever item they would like. If you want your podcast logo on a shirt, Dan can do it. If you want to commemorate your favorite athlete hitting a career milestone, Dan can do it. Dan's background is design allows him to create and tailor each design to be perfect for the customer. In addition to providing a unique and affordable item, Dan makes it his main priority to provide superb customer service. Dan is the only one running DC4L and takes extreme care and interest in each customer that he works with. Dan has a strong work ethic and works to grow and improve his business each and every day. Dan has come along way and has learned a lot since he first started his business. While DC4L can make custom items that are unrelated to sports, the sports community has really resonated with Dan's business. This works out well for Dan because of his vast love for sports. While Dan has his own personal favorite teams, he doesn't let his allegiances interfere with the custom requests he receives. Dan loves working with people and creating extremely unique and special design. I'd like to take a moment to personally thank Dan for his assistance with getting the ZAP! Podcast its own merch. This was a huge accomplishment for the podcast and I'm proud to say that there's a few ZAP! articles of clothing out there in the world. It's been great seeing what Dan has accomplished, and I'm excited to see what's in store for the future of DC4L.

In this episode Dan talks about the three A’s, working towards your dreams, starting a business, and much more!

Connect with Dan!

Personal Twitter: @DanTheSportsFan

Business Twitter: @DC4LCustomTees

Website: DC4LCustomTees.com

Email: CustomRequests@DC4LCustomTees.com

Instagram: @dc4l_customtees

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Two years, 104 guests later and here we are. It’s crazy to think that I’ve been running this podcast for the last years of my life. Year two was a great one and it definitely built off of year one. This episode is a way to celebrate the two year anniversary, take a look at the past year, and let you all know what the plan for year three looks like. Over the last two years, I uploaded an episode every single Monday. While I’d love to keep this going, I’ve hit the point where getting a new guest each week is becoming a bit challenging. I’m still going to try my absolute best to upload every Monday, but, here’s me saying that it may not be every Monday. It’s a tough pill to swallow and it makes me feel a bit sad and like I’m letting people down, but I hope you’ll all understand and still check out all the episodes - whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, etc. None of this would be possible without all the support from you all! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Here’s to year three!

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Bambi is a lover of music, traveling, animals, and is working towards being a business owner and entrepreneur. Bambi currently works at a cafe so she is planning on taking her knowledge and skills and combining that with her passion for animals to start her very own animal bakery. Bambi wants to create a place where animals can come and have healthy and clean treats. While starting her business is one of her main passions, she also loves to travel. Whether it's traveling solo or with friends, she loves going to new places and experiencing different cities and all that they have to offer. Bambi has done an excellent job discovering the things that she's passionate about and prioritizing her own happiness. I'm excited to continue to watch the development, and then eventual success, of her animal bakery!

In this episode Bambi talks about the plan to start a cafe, self love, traveling, and much more!

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Instagram: @bambi.marie1999

Instagram: @la_boulangerie_de_bambi

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Savannah is a fellow graduate from Central Michigan University and currently works as a Senior Business Digital Analyst at Dow. Savannah has always had a passion for business and marketing so it always made sense for her to study business at CMU and then step into a career that utilized her skills. In addition to her professional passion, she has always been passionate about music, sports, and her faith. Throughout Savannah's life, she has been in a band, played competitive sports, and has been an active member of her local churches and young adult groups. As a side hobby for fun, Savannah has also started an Etsy store called The Common Catholic. While Savannah made her Etsy as a small side hobby, it definitely makes her a small business owner and entrepreneur. I've always known Savannah to be a confident, highly intelligent person who had life figured out. Speaking to Savannah, it seems like just like all of us, she's had her obstacles and challenges as well. I'm grateful for Savannah's willingness to be vulnerable and share some of her experiences as she transitioned out of college. This conversation is really important to me as I feel that we spoke about things that don't always get brought up. Life in yours 20s, while fun and excited, can always be tough, confusing, and an absolute whirlwind. I'm proud of all that Savannah has accomplished and I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to call her a friend. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for Savannah.

In this episode Savannah talks about life in your 20s, faith, mental health, entrepreneurship, and much more!

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Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/628763912041453/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thecommoncatholic/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=PAAab7Ceztj8wvxWAFoXlpQi2VoHJCnQVfKRdwOgiyXAYJ4NMC1MxddR99Brc

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Tre is a comedian who specializes in stand-up, improv., and sketch comedy. In addition to being a comedian, Tre also is a Twitch Streamer where he pursues his passions of video games and connecting with people. Tre has always enjoyed making others laugh and entertaining people. With this in mind, Tre decided to try his hand at comedy. Being a comedian is something that Tre has worked really hard at, but something that also has come rather naturally to him. Tre has always been a charismatic people person so getting up on a stage and just being himself and interacting with others has been something extremely fulfilling to him. In addition to fully pursuing his passion, Tre is always working on his own mindset and bettering himself. It was really inspiring to hear the way that Tre views his life and the world. I can wholeheartedly say that Tre is a great person and one that's extremely talented as well. I'm excited to watch Tre continue to grow and expand his mind, and also excited to see all the laughs he brings to others.

In this episode Tre talks about being a comedian, positivity, mindset, and much more!

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Instagram: @trewalker.ent

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Bryan, or more commonly known as Skary B, is an athlete, personal trainer, robotics engineer, and mental health advocate. Bryan first got his nickname Skary B from his time growing up. Bryan had a tough and challenging upbringing and honestly could not have imagined that his life has turned out the way that it is now. Bryan has battled and overcome his own personal struggles and demons and now he's on a mission to inspire people to open up and share their mental health battles. Bryan found a lot of peace and healing through transforming his body and getting into bodybuilding. In addition to working on his own fitness goals, Bryan now pays it forward by working as a trainer to help others reach their goals as well. While focuses on his passions of fitness and mental health, Bryan also works as a robotics engineer where he designs and creates prosthetics for children. Bryan has struggled a lot in the past but now he is as motivated as ever to make a positive impact in this world. Bryan's biggest motivator is his family. Everything that Bryan does is for his wife and kids and the are what truly keeps him going each and every day. It's really cool to see the various ways that Bryan positively impacts the people around him. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for Skary B. 

In this episode Bryan talks about mental health, bodybuilding/the gym, spirituality, and much more!

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Instagram: @skary_b

TikTok: @skaryb13

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Keith, or more commonly known as Deuce, is a musician, producer, and Detroit Pistons enthusiast. Music has always been in Keith's blood with his grandfather being Little Willie John, a R&B musician from the 1950s and 60s, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Additionally, Keith's uncle performed as Stevie Wonder's lead background vocalist for over 30 years. Music was always something that Keith grew up around so it was only logical that he would dabble in it himself and turn that into his career. While music has always been a passion of Keith's, so has the Detroit Pistons. Keith has watched the Pistons all of his life and has seen their Championship years and the tougher more recent rebuilding years. Keith decided to combine his passions and that's when Downtown Deuce was born. Now Keith is using his musical talents and making anthems about the Detroit Pistons not only for the team, but for the city of Detroit. Keith's current hit, Destination Restoration, is a song about how this young Pistons team is looking to bring excitement and a winning culture back to Detroit. Destination Restoration has been a massive hit for all Pistons' fans. Before every Pistons home game, Destination Restoration can be heard throughout Little Caesars Arena. Keith has been a major beacon of light for the city of Detroit and I cannot wait to see what else is in store for him. 

In this episode Keith talks about the city of Detroit, music, mindset, the Detroit Pistons, and much more!

Connect with Keith!

Twitter: @DowntownDeuce

Instagram: @downtowndeuce

All Music Streaming Services: Downtown Deuce

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@downtowndeuce

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Dave is a veteran from the Marines, the Director of Dynasty Baseball at Fantasy Six Pack, a fellow podcaster, and a credentialed Media Member for the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and Michigan Wolverines. Dave has had a passion for sports since he was a kid and played various sports while he was growing up. After high school, Dave decided to enlist in the Marines. While in the Marines, Dave learned a lot of valuable life lessons that have helped him both personally and professionally since ending his service. Dave also developed a passion for poker. After dabbling in the poker world for a while, Dave realized that poker and fantasy sports have some commonalities. Fast forward to today and Dave is extremely active with Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). DFS is exactly what its name implies - fantasy sports but on a daily basis. Dave shares a tiny bit of insight into DFS and all of the work that goes into it. While we didn't get too in depth with DFS, it was interesting to learn about and I could tell just how passionate he is about it. I'm extremely excited to see what Dave conditions to do for the DFS community. 

In this episode Dave talks about dfs, serving in the military, learning, sports, and much more!

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Twitter: @CorporalEddy

Website: fantasysixpack.net

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John is an Intercultural Coach, Business English Instructor, and Japanese language learner. After teaching English for over 15 years in both Japan and Canada, John realized that language is only one part of adapting to new cultures. As an Intercultural Trainer and Certified Business Coach, John helps newcomers and expats feel confident in their new country in less time and pain. Through his coaching, John helps his clients reach both their personal and professional goals and has a strong passion for helping others. One thing that I noticed about John is that he has great and unique perspectives on life and various different topics. Throughout our conversation, I learned a lot about looking at things through different lens. John has an immense about of self-awareness - especially when it comes to social and cultural awareness. John has been positively helping and impacting a multitude of people and I cannot wait to see what he continues to do. 

In this episode John talks about culture, being a coach, the Golden Rule, and much more!

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnedwardmcgraw

Website: https://www.thriveglobally.ca

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hiyakucoaching

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Hanna first saw Rob Lawless on the Kelly Clarkson show and was instantly inspired by his story and project Rob's 10k Friends. This inspired Hanna to start her own project called Encounters with Hanna. Through her project, Hanna is on a mission to meet 100 strangers and spend an hour of sharing stories, learning about each other's lives, and connecting with each other. If you've been following the podcast for a while, you may recall that Rob is a friend of mine. Through Rob, Hanna and I were able to connect where I was her 34th encounter. It was a really cool experience to be a part of Hanna's project. Whether it was with our encounter, or any of her encounters, after the conversation Hanna writes about the experience. Hanna has even gotten some of her writing published by a local website in Ethiopia. While Hanna had her encounters with both Rob and me virtually, Hanna primarily has her encounters at local cafes or parks in her home country of Ethiopia. Through our conversations it was insightful and a pleasure to learn a bit about Ethiopian culture and Hanna's background. Ultimately, Hanna wants to continue to step out of her comfort zone and connect with strangers. After Hanna has her 100th encounter, she's unsure on whether she'll continue with the project or pivot to something new. Either way, Hanna plans on writing a book about her encounters and what she learned from her project. It's really exciting to see how far along Hanna's project has come and I cannot wait to see where it continues to take her. 

In this episode Hanna talks about Encounters with Hanna, connecting with strangers, Ethiopian Culture, and much more!

Connect with Hanna!

Twitter: @HannaKibret

Website: https://dahabesha.com/

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Tim is a lifetime artist and creative. Tim has always loved art and being a creative, but he has not always pursued it seriously and professionally. For much of Tim's life he has found himself working within the retail industry while dabbling in art in his free time. However, Tim has recently made the decision to pursue his art career more aggressively and see what he can accomplish. Tim has always had a unique perspective and he creates art that is very detailed, intricate, and one of a kind. Tim likes to have fun with his art and primarily focuses on sculpting. While Tim enjoys many different forms of art, sculpting has become his main area of focus. As time as gone on, Tim has sharpened his sculpting skills and has dedicated a lot of time to honing his craft. At the present, Tim is working on creating unique sculptures that he can sell as unique one of one pieces. From my time with Tim, I can tell that he has a very keen eye for detail and that he has an immense amount of talent. I cannot wait to see all of the pieces that Tim creates and where his art career takes him. 

In this episode Tim talks about sculpting, being a creative, perfectionism, and much more!

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Facebook: T.M. Schantz

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Barry is a video game industry analyst, video game collector, a fellow podcaster, and a founding member of Premium Edition games. Barry has always had a massive passion for video games, so it only felt natural that he pursued the industry professionally. Barry is the co-host of two separate podcasts - the NintendoFuse Podcast and the Premium Playcast. Both of Barry's podcasts are video game focused and range from interviews, to news, to thoughts and opinions. Barry is also a founding member of Premium Edition Games where their mission is to help preserve amazing games physically on the Nintendo Switch from some of the best developers on their favorite console. Essentially, Premium Edition Games finds smaller, independent, and less popular digital only Nintendo Switch games and works with the developers to bring them physically to games. Premium Edition Games helps introduce hidden gems to gamers as well as help collectors get a physical copy of some great games. Through all the work that Barry does, he has always done so in a positive and respectful way. It is awesome to have someone like Barry in the video game community because he has a passion for gaming and wants others to experience gaming however they see fit. It has been really cool to see all the things that Barry has accomplished and done for the video game community and I'm excited to see what he has in store for the future. 

In this episode Barry talks about video games, an all digital future, being persistent and patient, and much more!

Connect with Barry!

Twitters: @HawkHellfire, @NintendoFuse, and @PremiumEdition1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nintendofuse

Websites: https://premiumeditiongames.com/ and http://nintendofuse.com/

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Jake is a fellow Central Michigan University graduate and currently works as a Wealth Management Client Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Ever since I first met Jake, I could tell that he had a massive passion for investing, so it only seems natural that he has pursued a professional career that involves investing, investment banking, and assisting with personal financial assets. Jake is one of the most professional, kind, and well-rounded individuals that I have met. I've always respected and admired the way that Jake conducts himself and how ambitious he is. In addition to his professional passions, Jake has many other personal passions as well. Jake is an avid runner and recently completed his first marathon in Chicago. One of Jake's life goals is to accomplish the Abbott World Marathon Majors. To accomplish this feat, a runner has to complete a marathon in Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. As of right now, Jake just has Chicago under his belt, but I know that he has what it takes to complete the remaining five. Additionally, Jake is a foodie and enjoys wine. Jake has went as far to get his Level One Wine Certification as well. Jake has accomplished a lot of great things and I know that this is just the start for him. It's an honor to know someone like him and to be able to watch his continue to pursue his passions. 

In this episode Jake talks about investing, the GameStop phenomenon, win, marathon running, and much more!

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LinkedIn: Jake Aymen

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Jimmy is a video game content creator and Twitch Streamer. While Jimmy loves gaming in general, he has really found his calling with NBA 2k, where he currently partners with the brand. Jimmy graduated from Butler University with a degree in journalism. While in college, Jimmy combined his passion for basketball with his passion for photography and videography and had the opportunity to take pictures and videos for college basketball teams and players. Fast forward to present day, Jimmy is now working with NBA 2k and has built a community for the NBA 2k MyTeam players in the world. Jimmy is known as "The Professor" because he's always sharing tips, tricks, and suggestions on how gamers can get the most out of their NBA 2k MyTeam experience. While Jimmy is growing his communities and social media presences, he not only provides good information, but he also always has a positive demeanor. On his Twitch streams, you can find Jimmy having genuine conversations and sharing life and content creation advice to all of his viewers. Jimmy has done a fantastic job making a community and career through his passions and I cannot wait to see what else he accomplishes.

In this episode Jimmy talks about NBA 2k, content creation, consistency, and much more!

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Twitter: @DFS_D0E 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dfs_doe

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Justin in a fellow Central Michigan University graduate and the founding member of Detroit's first anime club. Justin has always loved anime, comics, superheroes, and video games. Recently, Justin had the idea of creating a local club for the anime community so he could create a space for people that share his passions. While Justin was growing up, he loved anime, but it wasn't too popular at the time. As times have changed, anime has become much more popularized and Justin noticed this growing interest and decided to start his club for this purpose. Starting a club is no easy feat, and it is something that Justin has had, and continues to, dedicate a lot of his time and energy to. It's really cool to see how Justin took his personal passion and created a place for others who have the same and similar passions find community. I'm excited to watch Justin continue to grow his anime club and see everything else that he accomplishes. 

In this episode Justin talks about anime, starting a club, finding your value, and much more!

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Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ZXeSakYN?fbclid=PAAaZgtd3cDFerhdI6hctju0znY4BN7LkkubD8riq3Wr8B-Qc-c8V82aNF-20

Discord: https://discord.gg/gDYyNcJj

Instagram: @born_otaku77

Snapchat: @jsmoove2117

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Shannon is an educator, collaborator, and activator. Since moving to Denver, Colorado Shannon has really made a home for herself there. Shannon has always been passionate about the communities that she's a part of and has tired to make a difference in any way that she's able to. Wanting to make a difference in her new home town led Shannon to think "why not me?" thus what sparked her idea to run for Denver City Council. Shannon is currently running her people-powered, data-driven, heart-centered campaign for Denver City Council in District 10. From chatting with Shannon, it's clear how passionate she is about the work she is doing and planning on continuing to do. Specifically, one of Shannon's major passions involving policy is affordable housing. While I am a bit bias and hope Shannon is elected, I know that she has already made such a positive impact within her community and I know that she will continue to, no matter what the results. 

In this episode Shannon talks about running for city council, making a difference, community, and much more!

Connect with Shannon!

Website: https://www.shannon-hoffman.com

Twitter: @ShannonLovesD10

Instagram: @shannonlovesd10

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People are probably familiar with how Spotify has their annual “wrapped” report where they tell listeners what they listened to, favorite artists/songs, etc. over the last year. As a podcaster, Spotify also sends out a wrapped report for your podcast metrics over the past year. I just wanted to take an episode to share how 2022 was for the ZAP! Podcast and to thank you all for the endless support! It means a lot and none of this would be possible without you all! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Wishing everyone a relaxing and safe end to their year!

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Michael is a retired business owner where he did private security and now is a Michigan based author where he writes his Michigan Thrillers. Michael has always had a passion for writing but coming out of college, he didn't see being a writer as a way that he could make a living. With this in mind, Michael decided to start his own business in private security. Even though Michael decided to hold off on his writing career, he always knew that he was going to be a fiction writer. Back in college, Michael actually told a professor that he would be a fiction author at age 60. Michael essentially predicted his future as he fulfilled this goal to be a fiction writer while in his 60s. Michael used his life and private security experience to center his writing around his main character named Jack Handler. Jack is a retired Chicago homicide detective and all of Michael's books follow Jack's adventures. While all of Michael's Jack Handler books are fiction, everything that happens in the books are plausible - this is something that Michael really wanted to focus on and takes pride in. Additionally, all of the Jack Handler books are self contained stories. Michael wanted to write his books in a way in which the reader could pick any of the books up and understand the story they are about to read. Michael always recommends starting with "Murder on Sugar Island," and then going from there. In addition to constantly writing, Michael travels to various shows and events throughout Michigan for book signings and meet and greets. I actually had the pleasure to meet Michael at a recent event and get a signed copy of one of his books. From talking to Michael, it is clear just how passionate he is about writing and sharing Jack Handler's adventures with his readers. I'm looking forward to the day that we can all see Jack Handler on a streaming service. 

In this episode Michael talks about his Jack Handler thrillers, being an author, mindset, and much more!

Connect with Michael!

Email: mike.jon.carrier@gmail.com

Website: https://www.greenwichvillageink.com

If you would like to receive Michael's Newsletter, please email him and ask to be included. 

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Emily is a college educator, content creator, and college football fanatic. Emily has always been passionate about education, so much so that she earned her Ph.D. in Communications Studies and now is a college educator where she teaches various courses related to communications. Communication is a key skill that can impact an individual's life in a multitude of ways. Over the last few years with the pandemic, communication skills and practices have been impacted and even changed. Emily shares a bit about how communication has been impacted and how the way that she educates has changed a bit as well. In addition to what Emily is doing now, she chats about her personal academic journey and the challenges of burnout and imposter syndrome. While it makes perfect sense, this conversation with Emily reinforced the idea to me that content creation highly relies on communication. With this perfect pairing, it only seems natural that Emily also does content creation as a fun passion project. Emily also lives by the idea of cultivating kindness. While I think Emily is highly accomplished and a really cool person, what really resonates with me is her passion for positivity and cultivating kindness. I love the community that she has built through kindness and I love the way that Emily educates and lives her regular day to day life while cultivating kindness. I truly believe that the world can always use a little extra kindness, and I think Emily is doing a great job helping to pave that way forward. 

In this episode Emily talks about communication, cultivating kindness, college football, and much more!

Connect with Emily!

Twitter: @emilyetaylor23

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Email: zachhose14@gmail.com

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If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!