100% Real With Ashleigh Ewald Talk Show

The special guest, Isaac Hayes III, founded the software company and app Fanbase. He launched the Fanbase app in 2018 to help creators monetize their work. Listen in as we discuss how his family’s legacy of his father being the iconic musician Isaac Hayes helped him become where he is now. Isaac Hayes III also shares insight into the best career decisions he ever made and his successful habits. During this episode, listeners will hear from influential figures who have already made it big in their field and how to push through their worst times.  

What is one of the best ways to learn to do something? It is by learning from the best. Please welcome Netflix hit Young Royals Show’s Carmen Gloria Pérez, who plays the character Linda, Simon’s mother. Listen to Carmen’s insight on not allowing your past struggles to determine your potential and how she became a Hollywood actress. The purpose of this episode is to give younger people the opportunity to learn how to positively impact the world through various methods, whether through music, acting, teaching, or public service. Enjoy listening and learning! 

Republished the episode originally from my The Stormy Petrel Times podcast. Want to learn from an international politician how different countries govern and how other countries go about their political parties? Listen to one of the Estonian politicians who visited Oglethorpe University’s meet-and-greet politics class, Kristo Enn Vaga. At only 27 years old, Kristo Enn Vaga went from being a pro-cyclist in France to an elected politician representing the Estonian Reform Party. Join us as he shares how he became involved in politics and why. Aside from providing advice on how young people can get involved in politics, Kristo also discusses how international parties work and that politics is not a destination but a journey. 

Republished the episode originally from my The Stormy Petrel Times podcast. Please welcome Georgia’s 1st Muslim woman and Palestinian American to ever serve in the state’s House of Representatives, Ruwa Romman. Listen in on the conversation between former Oglethorpe University Student Body President of 2014-2015 and now with me, 2023-2024 president. Her journey into bringing representation into local politics and setting a hopeful example for those who come after her, Ruwa, will inspire you never to give up and not to be afraid of being a force to be reckoned with.

Please welcome Member Engagement Manager Parker Allen of the international organization DoSomething, which strives to empower young folks to make positive changes in the world. This organization also helped me apply for scholarships in my high school senior year. Listen to hear how one can become a part of the multiple campaigns that DoSomething org has spearheaded. Thank you for listening! 

https://www.dosomething.org/us

Introducing my next special guest, Julian Kerins of the Billboard charts. Many national outlets, including NBC, ABC, iHeart radio, and Billboard, have recognized Julian Kerins's music and work. Listen to this episode featuring Julian sharing his background and what listeners who aspire to become a musician can do to get a foot in the music industry. Along with his music, Julian shares how his platform can be used for charity work and offers tips for people to focus on their professional path while helping others. Please enjoy, learn from these guests, and share! 

Meet The New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen, who shares insight on college life and key life lessons he helped students across the nation learn. Frequently, college is associated with a promising successful future, and Harlan is here to speak on the notion that it is what you do, not where you go. His qualifications guide students and parents on their college journeys while providing resources to help them not repeat common mistakes. Our college experiences were shaped by similar stages, including facing educational costs, understanding student loans, and creating opportunities. Please enjoy this insightful episode as Harlan Cohen addresses all three stages and more! 

Welcome Canadian Pop Singer Adil C, a determined artist from Montreal, Québec, and creates music to uplift his fans in loving themselves. Just at 25, Adil keeps making hits across platforms like Spotify and continues to dedicate bringing together the community through his music. Hear more about his journey into music and what it means to do what you love in this episode! 

This episode is a republish from my school's podcast and features well-known Cambodian American author Loung Ung and a Khmer Rouge genocide survivor.  ‌In this interview, Loung Ung discusses her previous project, the Land Mine Project, and how she worked with Angelina Jolie to bring her story to life. ‌Listen in as we learn more about how her story and what kept her going during an unforgettable event in history. I hope you all enjoy it and become empowered to get out there and make the world a better place.