(16) WHEN ONE TITLE JUST WONT DO
Life is too short to be just one thing.
What do you do with an idea? We all have them, but acting on an "ah-ha" moment can seem daunting. In this episode, we talk—honestly, we vibe—with Raina Kumra, founder of Spicewell, a food industry innovation so simply spectacular, well... tune in and you'll hear how much bigger it is than the product itself. Raina's career spans advertising, tech, media, activism, investing, and so much more. We weren't surprised when we heard about her latest venture, and if you've been feeling magnetically attracted to something possibly new to you, this talk might just help you grab on to it for dear life!
Learn more about Raina, Spicewell, and more at the links below:
The Fund: https://thefund.vc/
Juggernaut: http://juggernaut.is/
Spicewell: SpiceWell
(15) YOUR PEANUT BUTTER JOURNEY
So much goodness in this episode.
Are you at a fork in the road? Are you curious how peanut butter has anything to do with that question? This might be the episode for you!
What a thrill it was to use our return to the airwaves to dive deeper into what Benita regularly does with her clients. Did Peter use the last-minute cancellation of a guest as an opportunity to workshop his next steps? Maybe. He'd prefer to think he'd played the part to help a listener looking for the push they need.
(14) METACRISIS 101
Poo-poo on Growth For Growth’s Sake
Business as usual might just kill us all, but hey, profits, right?
In this episode we talk with Mike Rabin, steward of Corporate Purpose Project. Brace yourself as we try our hardest to walk with Mike through the details of Cultures of Extraction, Cultures of Regeneration, and Facing the Metacrisis now instead of later.
It's not all gloom and doom, we promise, but spoiler alert: later is too late.
Follow and find out more about Mike at the link above or here and here: https://twitter.com/miketheravin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikerabin/
(13) A STORY ABOUT STORIES
Not storytelling, story-sharing
We all have a story. Scratch that, we all have hundreds. Whether it’s an audience of one or one million, sharing your stories causes powerful reverberations. Connections are made, relationships are strengthened, your story unlocks a memory and tale from another person.
On a personal level, this may seem obvious, but what happens when we work to include story-sharing within the construct of corporate America? A ton of good, that’s what. And our guest, James Warren, CEO and Founder of Share More Stories, is proving it daily.
(12) HEART-CENTERED LIVING FOR ALL
Love, Freedom, and Abundance. Ask Me How.
In this episode, we discuss the organic migration to a sustainable life that revolves around the passions you thrive on. Is it too much to refer to this as Health Care 3.0? We don’t think so and neither do our guests Selam and Stretch who are working to create, foster, and connect us to new systems that will unlock our multidimensional selves.
Did the conversation almost cause a mid-life crisis for Peter? Perhaps. But that’s a true testament to the power in our guests' message and the work they do with The Human Connection.
(11) OF COURSE IT STARTS WITH COFFEE
The sweet, sweet buzz of small biz.
On this episode, our guest is Brooke Burnett. Brooke is a Wimberley, TX local. She is the owner of Cactus Coffee Shop, a talented artist and designer, and the creator of one of our favorite concoctions, The Killer Bee.
Brooke’s journey is a story we are certain will resonate with you regardless of what side of the cash register you find yourself on. We cover the pros and cons of coffee, the happenstances that sometimes compel us to do our own thing (biz or otherwise), how-tos and watch-outs that revolve around small business, and dig a bit into a little something we call "spicy psychology."
To find out more about Cactus Coffee Shop visit here: https://www.cactuscoffeeshop.com/
(10) LEGALIZE IT RIGHT
Getting into the weeds on weed.
As legalization of weed grows in popularity, it’s time to ask: What does an equitable cannabis industry actually look like? In this episode, we talk with Marijuana Justice advocate, Chelsea Higgs Wise. We cover everything from the work we can do in advance of legalization to address the massive disparities that exist to a blueprint that would prioritize and lift communities historically harmed by America’s war on drugs.
For more information and education on some of what we spoke about and more consider checking out the following links:
https://www.marijuanajustice.org/
https://www.instagram.com/thcjusticenow/
https://1619books.com/ (1619 Project)
https://www.aclu.org/report/tale-two-countries-racially-targeted-arrests-era-marijuana-reform
https://www.supernovawomen.com/news/social-equity-impact-report-2022
And please check out Chelsea’s own podcast: https://www.racecapitol.com/
(9) DO THE THING
Can any dream really be that easy?
In this episode, we dive into the origin story of writer and novelist Gabino Iglesias, but that’s only the beginning. It’s a mash-up of what he writes, why he writes what he writes, and all the demons he, we, and you are dealing with in the world in between occasionally having the time to sit and just enjoy a book. You’ll never meet a more pleasant force of nature (in the real and literary worlds) and we’d like to believe this conversation is proof of that.
You can find Gabino’s most recent and critically acclaimed novel, The Devil Takes You Home, just about anywhere. And his two previous novels, Coyote Songs and Zero Saints are barrio noir that pack an authentic punch.
(8) ON THE PATH TO EPIC SOBRIETY
Fun in sobriety. Believe it.
Closing out our three episode peek into addiction, recovery, and life in sobriety with our guest, Matthew Logan Vasquez. Listen to hear us blow away the perceptions, myths, and ho-hums of what many fear not drinking and using to be. And thank you for taking this particular and personal ride with us the past few weeks.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substances, here are some links of organizations that may be able to help:
(7) AN AA KIND OF SOBRIETY
A peek into the rooms that we hold dear.
We continue our multi-episode conversation on all things recovery with our guest, Amir Farhang. Like Peter and Benita’s journeys, Alcoholics Anonymous played and plays a huge role in his relationship with sobriety. The conversation covers everything from fear of a sober lifestyle to “God shots” to sponsorship and steps and the wisdom gleaned just from listening to other alcoholics.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substances, here are some links of organizations that may be able to help:
(6) ANYONE WANNA GET SOBER?
Rehabs, meetings, and steps… oh my!
Benita Conde and Peter Rosch are not so anonymous about their own sobriety. With a combined 29 years and counting, they are constantly looking into and practicing new things on their way to what they define as Epic Sobriety. Episode 6 is the start of a multi-episode conversation that explores addiction, recovery, and the various paths to, through, and after giving up drugs and alcohol.
We discussed substance use disorder in this episode.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substances, here are some links of organizations that may be able to help:
(5) Let’s Get Shrinked
All things mental health. At all ages too.
Lindsay Goulden joins the show to discuss mental health, counseling, and the paths we take (including when we take them) as we work towards finding a more authentic version of ourselves.
“Counseling is an opportunity to look at thoughts more objectively and to confront what are sometimes scary feelings. My goal is to partner with you along your journey and to help you discover your own unique way of growing and changing.” —Lindsey Goulden
To learn more about Lindsey and her Wimberley, TX therapy practice: http://lindseygoulden.com/
We discussed mental health in this episode. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, you can start here: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
(4) fixing education in 60 minutes (part 2)
Is There Anything More Important Than Education?
Erika Koenig joins the show to discuss the state of education, kids, and all the various problems and solutions the world holds for ensuring we do right by our children. There is no one right way to educate a child, raise a child, or create a path to ensure that his, her, or their run-up to adulthood is all it needs to be to tip the scales towards success (however they define it). As parents ourselves, we’ve a lot to say and a strong desire to expand what we know in this arena.
Join us as we scratch the surface of what’s possible with Erika!
You can learn more about Erika and her take on education and learning here: www.hippoclc.com
From Erika:
“I am the product of foreign parents and have always been fully aware of the experiences provided by such. I also worked in the restaurant world training adults only to leave to then train students in the education world. I have learned that we are all students of the world regardless of our age or profession. Today, I am evolving my business to adapt to all of the new opportunities that our society presents to its learners.”
(3) fixing education in 60 minutes
Is There Anything More Important Than Education?
Erika Koenig joins the show to discuss the state of education, kids, and all the various problems and solutions the world holds for ensuring we do right by our children. There is no one right way to educate a child, raise a child, or create a path to ensure that his, her, or their run-up to adulthood is all it needs to be to tip the scales towards success (however they define it). As parents ourselves, we’ve a lot to say and a strong desire to expand what we know in this arena.
Join us as we scratch the surface of what’s possible with Erika!
You can learn more about Erika and her take on education and learning here: www.hippoclc.com
From Erika:
“I am the product of foreign parents and have always been fully aware of the experiences provided by such. I also worked in the restaurant world training adults only to leave to then train students in the education world. I have learned that we are all students of the world regardless of our age or profession. Today, I am evolving my business to adapt to all of the new opportunities that our society presents to its learners.”
(2) A new show from old friends (CON’T)
Why This Show, Why These People
In this episode, Peter and Benita continue to introduce themselves. Meet Peter Rosch and Benita Conde (a bit more). Your guides to a listening adventure that they hope will start to help shape a more collective momentum towards a brighter, healthier, more friendly future. Peter and Benita have been friends in phases for over two decades, as coworkers, addicts, explorers in recovery, and more. What better place to start a show about what we know and what we don’t than to listen to them stumble to define one another through interviews they perform on each other. Get to know them as they attempt to define what the show is about, what they hope to achieve, and hear one or two good tales along the way.
To learn more about Peter, visit his website: www.peterrosch.com
To learn more about Benita, visit her website: www.createradicallove.com
We discussed substance use disorder in this episode.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substances, here are some links of organizations that may be able to help:
(1) A new show from old friends
Why This Show, Why These People
Meet Peter Rosch and Benita Conde. Your guides to a listening adventure that they hope will start to help shape a more collective momentum towards a brighter, healthier, more friendly future. Peter and Benita have been friends in phases for over two decades, as coworkers, addicts, explorers in recovery, and more. What better place to start a show about what we know and what we don’t than to listen to them stumble to define one another through interviews they perform on each other. Get to know them as they attempt to define what the show is about, what they hope to achieve, and hear one or two good tales along the way.
To learn more about Peter, visit his website: www.peterrosch.com
To learn more about Benita, visit her website: www.createradicallove.com
We discussed substance use disorder in this episode.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substances, here are some links of organizations that may be able to help: