Rebecca Sounds Reveille

What a show! Floodlights are on guest, Jimmy Star, who is a TV /radio show host expert, famed publicist, celebrity clothing designer,  “Amazon” best-selling author, editor, director, casting director, screenwriter, producer, and actor who has been in at least 70 films (“Incubus” and “Son of Morning” are two) and in many of the Marvel” comic book movies.  He is well known for  “The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell,” a TV show that climbed to be the #1 webshow in the world with over 4.5 million listens/views per week, was nominated to be on the ballot of the 2016 Emmy Awards, and was named the 5th most influential radio personality in the world. Jimmy has received many awards to include one from the prestigious Award-Winning “PR Maven,” who named him “Best Music Publicist in the United States” at the “Nashville Universe Music Awards.” Along with his weekly TV show and working as a publicist, he is involved with an upcoming comic book, “Celebrity Ghost Hunters,” so be on the lookout!   During this vibrant episode, Jimmy shared details about a chapter in his life where he had great success, “I started a clothing line and bought an old hotel in Pompano Beach, Florida and we turned it into kind of like a “Fred Segal.” I loved it! It's a really cool store. In the hotel, we made every single room a different type of clothes and “everybody” came shopping there. Elton John came shopping there. People would bring in tour buses and they would do movie shoots and music video shoots! We made really wild clothes!”    He went on to tell the devastating effects of how that chapter of his life closed with a situation far too close to home for many running small businesses of their own and even for others who are dealing eminent domain issues and the “red tape” as some call it. But, as they say in the “Star” business… “THE SHOW MUST GO ON!”     Rebecca and Jimmy talked about so many gripping things; however, there is something the two shared in common you should check out, amongst other things, that is a great take away:  If we would all pay-it-forward and help each other accomplish the things we set out to do, instead of focusing solely on ourselves, we would be working as a team and everyone would make money and achieve things we never thought possible!    www.marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Jimmy_Star   www.jimmystarsworld.com   www.youtube.com/c/jimmystarshow  www.worldstarpr.com     www.amazon.com/Jimmy-Star/e/B01LI3UDW2/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1     www.facebook.com/WorldStarPR --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

In the limelight this episode is guest, Lysa Nalin, who is an accomplished photographer and filmmaker from Los Angeles, California in partnership with the infamous Harry Langdon. She has photographed iconic celebrities, press, red carpet events, and fashion magazines, but most of all loves bringing out the unique beauty that resides in even the shyest of subjects. Lysa is also an actress and art director who is known for her roles in “Tuff Turf,” “Scream of the Bikini,” and “Dreamrider,” and she is the producer/editor/DP of  “The Last War We Ever Won / Stories from the Greatest Generation.”    After attending “USC, she had done theater, was an “extra” standing next to Meryl Streep, and was in some commercials. Later, she started writing and wrote music called, “Truth.” For her, this is where many different things, directing, music, and acting staring evolving as “they all felt the same;” she was able to express the creativity from within.    Lysa was able to work with Steven Spielberg's DP and learned the art of lighting from watching…and there too “they are all about expressing yourself.” For Lysa, “photography is really great because I could show anybody themselves, in their highest self, and that will have an impact on them forever.” She went on to share “what is captured on the camera is what other people see and oftentimes, we don't see the beauty until it's shown to us. Sometimes it takes a long time. You look back at a picture- “Oh my god! I'm 30 and I'm so old!” and then you're 50 and you're like, “Oh my god! I was a child at 30!” and you look back on what you learned and it's not as negative as you're thinking in your own heart.”  Rebecca replied, “When you see that change, from that moment forward, everything about the things in their life are no longer going to be the same. They may have the same situations or issues but, there's gonna be something different about it that's gonna ultimately lead them in a direction that is unlike where they're at.”    During the show, you will garner so much about the concept of lighting and angles, and how perception can be applied to many different things in life, aside from just the elements of photography, that will allow you to become more confident, make healthier choices, and more!   www.lysanalin.com   www.youtube.com/Lysanalin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

Rebecca shined the light on her guest, who is known as “Queen of The Paranormal Kadrolsha Ona (KO) Carole TM” a pop culture icon, actress, author, radio and TV personality, part of the “Exorcist Legacy,” humanitarian and 12X “Paranormal Awards” winner, who has utilized her expertise hunting with crew members of popular TV shows, such as “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Hunters International.” Kadrolsha is also an award-winning international executive film producer for “Tagteam Friendship Productions, LLC” and “Killer Bees Film Productions, LLC” and sits on the board of directors for both film production houses and is their New Hampshire Representation. She is the only paranormal celebrity of modern times to be inducted in the “Paranormal Hall of Fame” and has made comic book history by becoming the first person to be a comic book superhero doing what she does in real life, which debuted in “Haunted Tales of Batcheldor’s Grove.” Her comic book is titled, “Kadrolsha Ona Queen of the Paranormal in “The Healing.”” She is part of “Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.,” motion picture history with her contribution to the 40th Anniversary of “The Exorcist DVD on Blue Ray” and she hosts “Paranormal 13 News (P13N) on the Galaxy Global TV Network,” “Roku,” plus many more, including in airport televisions services. Kadrolsha is collaborating on her first children's book with the legendary 2X “Emmy Award” Winner, Bill Diamond, of “Jim Henson and the Muppet's.” For the second book in the series, she is collaborating with Award-winning, Guy Gilchrist of the “Muppets,” who is an artist for Jim Henson. Kadrolsa was featured in “BroadwayWorld Magazine” for her star role as “Madam Leonora,” for which she won an award in the silent film “Silent Times.” She is also the author of, “Ghosts and Legends of the Merrimack Valley” and “Ghosts of the New Hampshire Seacoast.” This episode is packed with some exciting things that will surprise you, engage you, and give you a behind the scenes to the woman you may have thought you knew! Just one of the exciting things talked about on the show is what her response was when she was confronted with someone pointing a gun at her! She also shared how her children’s book will be used to empower children to overcome issues, such as victimization. You will want to keep your ears open as she reveals a major announcement in the works that with blow you away! www.paranormalhalloffame.org www.queenoftheparanormal.com www.imdb.me/kadrolshaonacarole --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

The spotlight is on guest Patrick Harney who began his acting career performing in musicals and then studied acting while attending Michigan State University, becoming involved in student films. During that time, he was nominated for a “Pulsar Award” in the category of "Best Lead Actor in a Musical" for his role as “Eddie Birdlace” in the musical, “Dogfight.” In 2016, he landed the supporting role of “Vince” in the MSU feature film called, “Sorta Late,” which premiered at the “Traverse City Film Festival.” Patrick later had the opportunity to have background work in Michael McCallum's short film, “Eskimo Brothers” and Katheryn Bigelow's, “Detroit” and also have a role in the pilot for a sci-fi series called, “Electron Blade” as “Sindricus.” In 2018, Patrick had the lead role of “Matt” in the film, “Scapegoat” and appear in the music video for "Torn Apart" by the metal band “Of Virtue.” His voice was utilized by SiN Studios to produce the video game “Tuebor,” as well as a short film called, “Letters.” In 2019, Patrick teamed up with Jeff Kapp, the director of “Scapegoat” to produce and star in Vigilant Entertainment's feature film, “Locker 42.” In addition to recent projects, he had also taken his study further at the “Goteri Creative Arts Studio.” During this episode, Patrick shared how his passion for entertainment started and continued to develop into a thriving career, with a delightful telling of tales along the way. By listening carefully, not only will you hear how successful he has been, you will gain some of his insight about things that are really important, such as how crucial having a support system is. Patrick also said vacation and hard work can take us places and that we can never give up on our dreams, which he emphasized. “What we have…we can really make a difference. So, keep pursuing those things. Don't stop. Listen to the internal voice that you have and continue to just develop those things and skills, and your own uniqueness. Don't make yourself a blueprint of everybody else.” Not only will you be entertained by this episode, but you will also gain great insight and inspiration, along with what’s up and coming from him, such as he “will be acting and producing on a movie set to start filming fall of 2020… so be on the lookout! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6018841/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPHarney Instagram and Twitter: @PHarns194 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

This double feature opens with guest, Taurean Peterson, who is the writer and director” known for “Vixens & Villains,” “Grit,” and “Grit.” He is also an actor with a background specializing in SEO, online marketing, and web design. His influence has continued to grow by taking all of his interest in film and turning it into two very successful films, “Grit” and “Grit.” After the “Grit” films, he did “Mr.Cutter,” a kind of throwback to the days of “Tales of from the Crypt.” These skills and the success he felt from those films brought “Vixens & Villains.”  Taurean shared, “The storyline is pretty much about two private investigators who are hired by this lady who's looking for her missing sister and when they start looking into the investigation they uncover a conspiracy that involves organized crime corporations and politicians.” “…..action sequences and fight sequences area actually all done by the ladies so that's going to be gonna be on some “KillBill” type stuff. Yeah, I have a lot of women that are going to be getting active on screen,”  “…. damsels in distress, but the lead lady characters…they hold their own” “…..one of the private investigators, it's like a throwback to “Columbo” and the times of “Humphrey Bogart” with that with that “crime noir” type still, you know, with a little bit of an urban audience. They're going to be able to see that the other private investigator, he's more like “Will Smith” from “Bad Boys,” “Miami Vice” type stuff, but you don't see other synergy works together on film, which is going to be something different, as well. So, we have all these different things in there and it's all going to be intertwined.” Taurean shared some tools with the audience for writers and those who want to know more about writing a screenplay. While you have to get the details from listening to the show, here is a tidbit: “being a good screenplay writer, it's funny. Less is better and novel is more.” https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8940968 https://www.facebook.com/VixandVill https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10728960 Returning to the show is guest Brad Williams, CEO of “Williams Financial Services,” whose number one goal is to build a solid foundation for a financial house, that is YOUR financial house, and treat his clients as if they were his own parents. The first topic discussed is bankruptcy.  Brad shared that when you have a long expansion, meaning the market has gone up and people see their 401ks going up, they are more optimistic. Even with one issue being credit, when people feel good, they tend to buy things. Companies and stores make it really easy for you. Buy now pay later. People are just loaded with debt in a lot of areas from credit. Another topic is the issue with the effects of college costs. Brad explained that with college, you have students who take twenty-forty thousand dollar student loans and they're going away to college enrolled in a program that may not be marketable. That’s’ where there is a challenge. A cost-benefit assessment needs to be done before they take on that kind of debt. If not, it is necessary to reassess whether one should go in that degree field, take that loan, or even go to college at all. There are many more helpful financial insights that may of use to you or someone you know! http://askbradwilliams.com https://theretirementincomestore.com/portfolio-items/brad-williams --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

The spotlight shines on guest Lisa Antonini, the “Criminal Justice Reform Advocate” of “Concrete Pillow,” who earned both her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and her Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Everest University. Her journey in reform began when a family member became incarcerated under the “Felony Murder Rule,” more commonly known as the “FMR.” She explained that under the “FMR,” it states that if you are present during the commission of a crime, and in the commission of that crime someone were to lose their life, you, as well as everyone else there, will be charged with first-degree felony murder. (Florida statutes and several other states). She then went on to become a “Criminal Justice Reform Advocate” with “Concrete Pillow” and utilizes her production company “Beach Bum Productions, LLC” to further offer education and an experience, but not legal advice, as there are no attorneys there, to those who experience a loved one incarcerated for a crime they did not commit. Here are a couple of excerpts from the show: Lisa shared- “So, while all this was going, on I'm going to call libraries and I'm trying to absorb as much as I can about the felony murder rule… and learn what I can …and find out if there's a way that I could count that I can, got to be able to do something. And I ended up going back to college and I ended up with associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and then a master's degree in “Criminal Justice” so that I could really understand this.” Lisa talked about her family member- “he was 18 years old at the time and he was with some friends. A friend had called asking for a favor and he got a group of other friends together to help this other friend out, and I wasn't there, I can't tell you exactly everything that took place during that meeting but, I can tell you that someone was there who was armed, he had a gun and one of the many ended up shot.” Rebecca asked, “Okay, let's just stop right there so that we can make sure this is really clear. So here's a situation where you have a family member that is in an area, he himself did not have a weapon but, somebody else did.” The situation Lisa describes becomes more clear during the show and there is a lot of information that may be new to you. Often times, we go about our lives without enough knowledge about various things and use information passed onto us from what we hear. You may have heard the term “ignorance is no excuse of the law.” Meaning just because you did not know, does not mean you are excused from it. Therefore, what we can and cannot do and how it will affect us is important to know. In the event we find there is something that is unjust, then we have the knowledge and choice to decide if we want to take the steps to make a specific law change or “become just.” Though in the meantime, we still must abide by the law. We cannot sit and complain about something we do not know accurate information about or do not want to put the effort in to learn and expect to understand or have changes made. We have to become educated and use the legal process to make a change. We may not necessarily always like the way the justice system works, but this is our system and we are the best nation in the world. Lisa is an example of one who made the decision to become educated on the legal system and laws, began taking steps to make a change, and offer support to educate others. Check out the show! This is very informative! www.concretepillow.com https://www.facebook.com/ConcretePillowFL * please note “FL” is not listed in the show link and must be entered as you see in this link to get to the correct page. https://www.facebook.com/BeachBumProductionsLLC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

This episode of Rebecca Sounds Reveille, host Rebecca L. Mahan, talks with guest Sam Kwasman who has been an icon throughout the film industry. He is a veteran actor and voice over artist who is known for being a professional dancer in the movie Mame with Lucille Ball and even on stage in the  musicals like Hello Dolly with Martha Raye.  He earned an Emmy nomination for his guest appearance on Bob Newhart and has also appeared on the tv show Family Ties along with many others. He has also been been known for his vocals, as he is the voice of Little Quacker for the new Tom and Jerry Show. You can find him  appearing at the Geffen Theater in the new hit show Letters From a Nut by Ted L. Nancy. Letters From a Nut was produced Jerry Seinfeld. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

This magnetic episode brings incredible insight into the life of retired police officer, WWE Wrestler, author, actor, producer, casting director, and production designer Nikita Breznikov. Before entering the entertainment world, Nikita served his city by becoming a police officer and eventually retiring as a Detective Sergeant of the Baltimore Police Department after 27 years of exemplary service. His first break in entertaining came in the form of professional wrestling with the friendship of WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff during his time as a Detective Sergeant. The friendship evolved into a manager/protégé partnership that would guide these two comrades for 11 years. At times, Nikita donned the tights and the two would tag team. He was an officer of the law by day and wrestler by night. It was the love of pro wrestling that led Nikita to entertain. After he retired, Nikita began acting full time in films, such as “Brush with Danger,” “The Wrestler,” and “Heroes of Wrestling,” and also appearing in documentaries. Nikita is the author of “When it Was Real,” taking you back to an era when wrestling was presented from an entertaining but legitimate competition manner and from two perspectives – a starry-eyed fan and as the manager and tag team partner of the legendary Nikolai Volkoff. During the show, Nikita keeps you on the edge of your seat with stories from how a “7-Eleven” cardboard sign would become a staple of his life to what it was like of moonlighting as a wrestler by night and an officer by day. One of the stories he said to Rebecca, “that night that we were leaving, there was a blizzard on the horizon and it was coming from the north so Nikolai said, ”You think we should go?...” and then talks about what was filmed on the top of the World Trade Center in Baltimore. From Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking to much, much more., you are gonna be engaged! This is an amazing show! http://breznikov.wix.com/nikitabreznikov#! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2960661 http://crowbarpress.com/cbp-books/43-nb.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

This double-header episode shines the spotlight on two fascinating guests that are sure to capture your attention, inspire you, and move you! Opening the first reel, guest, Bill Foster, who is an actor, director, producer, writer, and retired Superintendent, shares life as a Texan who married his college sweetheart Linda (30+ together). Bill graduated with a B.S. and a M.Ed. from East Texas State University (Alpha Gamma Rho) and spent 33 years in public education as an Agriculture teacher, Principal, and Superintendent. He has authored children’s books, western novels, and a theatrical play. After retiring Bill appeared in AMC’s “The Son,” HBO’s “The Leftover’s,” and has also wrote, directed, and filmed “Showdown on the Brazos,” “Showdown on the Guadalupe,” “I Heard the Quail Whistle,” “I’ve Got Your 6,” along with others. During the show, he talks about how he got where he is, including the challenge of getting published and then how much his children’s books were in demand and why, along with what he has coming soon. Bill's accomplishments are not only things you‘ll want to “be on the lookout” for cuz “everything’s big in Texas,” but he is someone to emulate. Know there is always more to dream and achieve! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8444211/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A4OGxwoTXI https://www.amazon.com/Showdown-Guadalupe-Bill-Foster-ebook/dp/B01AQ6RRG2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=bill+foster&qid=1581209176&s=books&sr=1-5 https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Home-Bill-Foster-ebook/dp/B075PN3L4W/ref=sr_1_14?qid=1581209327&refinements=p_27%3ABill+Foster&s=digital-text&sr=1-14&text=Bill+Foster Out of the second gate comes guest, Jeffrey Small, President of "Arbor Financial," and author of “Turning Financial Planning Right-Side Up,” an Amazon bestseller that has helped thousands of readers master the inside game of investing, as well as avoiding Wall Street and media bias. He is a Market Watcher, Energy Analyst, and occasional host of the national TV show, “The Income Generation." Jeffrey has been working with clients and their families for almost 30 years. Arbor Financial is a “boutique of Financial Investment's” and Jeffrey is licensed with the “Florida Department of Financial Services,” a “Certified Senior Advisor” through the “Society of Certified Senior Advisors” and recently completed the requirements to become an “Investment Advisor Representative.” Both he and Arbor Financial are also members in good standing of the “Central Florida Better Business Bureau” and “The National Ethics Association.” During the show Jeffrey talks about the things many people don’t talk about when it comes to giving out financial strategy. Here is an excerpt from the show… “we are hyper yield interest rate dividend focus, but we are not stock market specifics, so the average portfolio in our office here will be generating greater than a five percent net yield after fees, but there'll be 85 percent uncorrelated or disconnected entirely from the stock market if not more than that as a percentage and so that is where folks today should be modern with their money.” Now if you are feeling a bit confused here is something Jeffrey says that you may never have heard an advisor say, “I always tell everybody is they should go out and find three advisors, I even tell my my own perspective or potential customers this, they should find three advisors, they should show them their best their best risk off approach with their highest yield arrived, and so if they can get a four or five percent net yield and be risk off and that's a good advisor.” Jeffrey goes into so much detail about how the current state of the economy may affect you and how you can address it. The great thing about it is he is able to explain this in a way that is easy to understand and may allow you to rethink how you want to strategize your finances. http://arbor-financial.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

This episode brings a father and son duo, and Brett Wall (a dynamic duo), who has been entertaining about 2 million monthly followers through their Facebook page and website under the tagline of “A Safe Haven for Your Inner Geek Meisterkhan” and their show, “Too Opinionated.” Their show is a way to share discussions and opposing views just like a father and son would do. Michael Wall is a former comic book store owner, a life long connoisseur of science fiction and fantasy, and he's an avid reader of sports, with what he says is an “encyclopedia of knowledge of useless trivia.” Brett Wall has turned his love of books into a job as a librarian and he enjoys working children. He finds joy in helping them to read and teaching them to play chess, along with performing for their amusement. Brett is an accomplished writer with an absolutely vivid imagination that crosses all kinds of genres. He hopes to turn his writing into screenplays and see them come to life in Hollywood. He also attends college, is writing a book about “the four horsemen,” has launched a second of their podcasts called, “Too Spooky” and their “YouTube channel, “Meisterkhan.” While tackling these things, he also edits all of their podcasts himself. During the show, Rebecca engages the two’s inspiring stories which bring you lots of chuckles, much insight, and things that may make a difference for you. The take away: “You just don't know what can happen in life. Things surprise you and can be very unexpected. When they happen, they always seem to happen at the right time. Don’t harbor ill feelings because in the long run, does everything really matter in five years from now?  Think about it! In the meantime, check out “Too Opinionated” and “Too Spooky.” https://www.facebook.com/Meisterkhan/?eid=ARBzaZFkv-yEUumEw0sffBj70oXSITZUMVUm_xuzllu8OyY3rjR-0HELifRG2nrVwvVQdf5tmBd8ZqQM&fref=tag https://meisterkhan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

A couple of quick questions for you. Do you know or have you been affected by anyone from opioid addiction? Have you ever wanted to understand what opioid addiction is, the effects, and what is involved in recovery? This powerful episode brings expert guest, Jessica Gerlach, who is quite an influential screenwriter, producer, author, public speaker, opioid addiction advocate, spiritual gangster, actress, model, and experienced deputy director. Jessica graduated from “The American College of Journalism,” “the National Guild of Hypnotists,” and “The National Federation of NeuroLinguistic Programming.” She has strong writing skills and is quite accomplished in negotiation, branding, marketing, advertising, film, and documentaries. During the show, Jessica details how her film “The Sixteen Movie” tackles the opioid crisis in the United States. She shares how the “film specifically revolves around 16-year-olds who recreationally use the drug. First, they start out taking pills, then they steal from their parents or their brother or sister, and then one by one the whole group of friends who were once healthy, vivacious, high achieving teenagers, each become addicted. The film literally shows the path of destruction that each of them lives out and it's all very different scenarios, but there they literally experience the dark underworld of heroin and fentanyl addiction. So, it shows prostitution, overdose, HIV, murders, robbery gone wrong, murder... I mean you name it, it's... it's in the film. Anything that can go wrong with a nasty addiction like that, we portray a very real intense- raw view of what that addiction looks like in action.” This episode is a must-see for many reasons. If you are looking for help with addiction, this is a great place to begin to get a broader understanding of what you may be facing and where to get help. If you have a friend or loved one you want to get help, this will give you a better understanding of what they may be facing and where to get resources. This may also change the perception of what you currently view of opioid addiction and how you can be equipped to be of help if the need ever arises. You can also check out Jessica’s book: Shooting The Clan: An Eyewitness To The Rise Of The Wu (Feast or Famine: Memoirs of an Independent Filmmaker Book 1) by Gerald Barclay, Jessica Gerlach-Petrovic https://www.facebook.com/thesixteenmovie https://www.facebook.com/milan.marko.1804 https://www.amazon.com/Shooting-Clan-Eyewitness-Independent-Filmmaker-ebook/dp/B07FB3GQKQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

The first episode is alive with laughs and excitement with featured guest, Corinne Rodriguez-Montoya, who is an actress, writer, singer, and film and television producer, who brings with her actors from her production “Ventures Wit Hoyos,” a series written, directed, and executive produced by Steve Archuleta and geared towards millennials, about friendships and four paths on their journey. Along with Corinne and Steve, Angulo Duran, (also co-writer/director), and Keyahn Vedadi share their excitement. Corinne is the Chief Creative Officer of “Tierra Films Entertainment” and Co-Executive Producer for “Shibby Productions,” you may already know her from her role in one of the “Die Hard” movies. As a screenwriter, she wrote a premiere series originally called, “River City Yacht Club,” later renamed to “Saying Afloat.” https://www.facebook.com/Shibby-Productions-259165975012115 https://tierrafilmsentertainment.com https://shibbyproductions.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4BrqnDlR9JTHwe0cnEHEA This second episode spotlights guest, Trent Knox, who is an audio engineer, photographer, videographer, social media manager, tv show host, and gaming content creator. He is also a formed and/co-founded, “Kreaterz Media,” “Cyber City Media,” and “ Dead 13,” (a horror production company.) Trent holds a Bachelor of Arts Digital Media & Narrative Filmmaking from the “University of Hawaii at Manoa.” During his time there, “The Academy of Creative Media” somewhat like a sub-department of “Narrative Filmmaking, Digital Media, and Content Creation” that led to work on the production crew of the television series, “Hawaii Five-o” season four where he was able to do things such as set set-up. Trent has also been a full-time videographer for “Robert Gardner,” a key opinion leader in the health and wellness arena and has worked with him to build his online presence through live video. https://www.trentknox.com https://www.facebook.com/trentknoxtv --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

This doubleheader brings the first episode with guest, David K. Montoya, who is a writer, director, producer, author, comic book writer, podcaster, artist, and business entrepreneur. He started creating his own comics in the 1990s and didn't make a name for himself until the launch of his online magazine, “The World of Myth.”  He founded the “Dark Myth Production Studios,” which is the hub for a number of his creative works, to include, “The Open Contract Challenge.” David shares his journey where his love for art was identified at a young age and how it spawned his creativity that eventually lead him to where he is now. He gives so much insight into how his compass has pointed and how he was able to navigate the road along the way. What is refreshing is his ability to make it relate to everyday life most of us experience. He talks about podcasting, his family, comic books, and dreams, even writing his novel. His talents will amaze you as you listen to his accomplishments and will inspire you along your own journey. The take away: Keep pursuing your dreams, learn from your mistakes and try again. When you learn from them and you grow from them. That’s what will help make you successful because you are then equipped for better decision-making. http://www.darkmythproductions.com https://www.facebook.com/jayzomodcast1 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6934736/bio The second episode brings, returning guest, Al Caicedo, the President and Owner of “CKS Summit Group,” who is also a member of the “Presidential Who's Who,” “The Million Dollar Roundtable” and has been featured in a number of publications such as, “The Oakland Press,” “Detroit News,” “The Observer,” “Eccentric Builder Magazine,” “Consumer Digest,” and heard on “WWJ Radio 950” and along with many more, Al is on the show to help people with their finances. He doesn't like how many people have felt handcuffed to certain ideas and beliefs about how things “should be” when it comes to financial planning or what one “should” do with their money. During the show, he talks about what has been happening in terms of “safety and risk” in the economy and how it has been a big deal right now. He gives insight into how people have been concerned about the credit bureau leak and what has been occurring with identity theft. Therefore, taking precaution paramount to our financial well being is essential. We all have become accustomed to a certain way of life, so we need to look at maintaining our current status quo, or if nothing else, to think about how to maintain it. Looking at that, then we have to decide how to protect the circle of our comfort zone. A question to ask ourselves: What do I need to do to prevent a situation that really could be catastrophic to my lifestyle, my self-esteem, my everything? The take away: You will gain key insight with specific details by listening to this episode that will help you make personal decisions in reference to your current financial status. https://www.summitgp.com https://www.facebook.com/ckssummitgroup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

When you hear the word success, what comes to mind? The guest in this episode, renowned Jay David, who is an accomplished drummer, singer, songwriter, musician, actor, recovery counselor, and speaker, has dazzled the audience in numerous performances, including his position with Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show and he will dazzle you too! Jay shares how his love and talent for music began. His first appearance was at the age of two and a half. (He will tell you more about it on the show!)! This show intertwines his life’s journey as climbs and rises to the peak of fame and what was to follow. Jay is a hoot to listen to as he talks about being at Mercury Records in New York City… “I was playing whenever all of the songwriters (they had about a hundred fifty songwriters) and whenever the songwriters would come up with a song that management thought was good, they went and they had me come in and record the drum parts for it. Then, along with two other instruments, it would just be a trio, and somebody would sing it. That's how they would shop those songs to other artists that were looking for material in those days (this being the late 60s) and so I was in the studio all the time. Then I began singing the songs too. Then I began playing the piano, then the drums and things. So I was I was very busy. And one day this producer came in and he said, “Hey Jay! Listen to this song! And he played me a song called, “The Last Morning,” and he said, “This is a new group called, “Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show,” and they don't have a drummer. They're looking for a drummer. Do you want to go?” Well, I was the staff drummer.” Later the group went to Columbia Records to meet with Clive Davis. While waiting amongst others and wanting to stand out so as to get a contract, here is what Jay said he did: “I walked behind his desk and took his trash can and turned it upside down and Dennis Andrade took that acoustic guitar and I played the trash can. That's how we did our audition; in his office. The next day they signed us to a $750,000 deal.” Jay also shared how there were challenges with the BBC and what they would not let air due to possible copyright infringement and a “word” in a song, all of which he details and you will find quite interesting when you tune in! Jay has recently been in some films and has released his “hilarious and insightful” new parody, “The Cover of the AARP,” on the album “This Road,” which includes originals and songs by Stephen Stills, Joe Egan (Steeler’s Wheel), and JJ Cale. There is a lot to glean from this episode. For example, through perseverance, envisioning a dream, then pursuing that dream, you CAN achieve it!  Jay says, “I'm a drummer for life. I always have been. I always will be and I'll always make music. I have a little recording studio in my house here and I'll be recording later today- JayDavismusic.com.” www.jaydavidmusic.com www.facebook.com/JayDavidMusic Jay David1942@yahoo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support

In this episode, guest Theresa Chaze, who is a writer, director, producer, and editor, with several credits to her name talks about her unscripted TV series, Horses and Heroes, which combines highly effective Peer Support Therapy with Equine Therapy. Unlike most in the genre, it will focus on healing and positive growth rather than endorsing bad behavior. They will be sharing their challenges and supporting each other as they find new solutions to their physical and emotional challenges. Theresa talks about how she's supporting the veterans of the United States military who have served and how they work together to find new coping skills for their physical and emotional challenges. The emphasis will be on the veterans because they are people, they are not disposable parts of the war machine. She shares how veterans “need permission to seek help” as so many don't because they think the ramifications will hurt their careers. “You've got this reputation of being tough guys and tough guys just sucked it up.” Theresa also has two other films that may also pique your interest: Never Can Say Good-bye tells the parallel storylines of the past and the present as the reincarnated souls are forced to decide between forgiveness and seeking the revenge they were denied in the past. Chalice Island is a Gothic Horror, which is comparable to the original Dark Shadows TV series. Jacqueline's capacity to love is only exceeded by her need for vengeance after she finds her mother raped and murdered. When a source of evil offers both her and her brother the means to gain revenge, she enthusiastically embraces the dark arts. https://cproduction5.wixsite.com/cosmos-productions-  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4183095  Topping the second half of the show, returning financial expert and Founding President & CEO of Brad Williams Financial Services, LLC, guest Brad Williams, has over 25 years of experience and addressing financial concerns of retirees and business owners. He has very strong communication skills, is very personable, and he likes to focus on the clients' concerns, and address what is important to them. On the show, we talk about how right now, “money stress,” is what a lot of people are losing sleep over and the possible causation. For example, our fast-paced society and being always connected digitally allows easy accessibility to consumer goods and constant marketing tactics that spur people to “act now,” without really paying too much attention to “how much it is going to cost.” The debt stacks ups quickly and only later the consumer realizes they may have overextended themselves.  Brad talks about how everything should be all about return on investment and that might only be return on investment for your own relaxation. You' are going to spend money or take the time off to recharge, that's good, that's what you should do, but it's also about things like college and college is one of those big expenses that people stress over. Brad suggests one of the best things is to sit down and write out the general life plan you hope to accomplish at the end of your life, write yourself a narrative on what you would like people to say about you what did, then figure out over the next five years what you want, such as a new car, a house, a trip to Europe, a hundred thousand in the bank, or some goal, and then ask, “okay how do I do that?” If my five-year goal is to save a hundred thousand dollars, then not counting interest, that means I need to save twenty thousand dollars a year, is that practical? There is a lot more! Tune in and find out how to take off some of the financial stress that you may be facing.  http://askbradwilliams.com  https://theretirementincomestore.com/portfolio-items/brad-williams  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-l-mahan/support