Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

LA entrepreneur Judi Leib discovered this firsthand when her son faced a serious medical crisis. Overwhelmed with stress and feeling helpless, she turned to an unexpected source of comfort: baking challah bread. The repetitive kneading, the focus required, the sensory experience - it became her therapy.
That personal healing journey became Challah and Soul, where Judi now teaches stressed-out Angelenos (from corporate executives to busy moms) how to find calm through bread-making.


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Chanda A. Bell and Christa Pitts, co-CEOs and founders of The Lumistella Company and the visionaries behind the Santaverse™ and The Elf on the Shelf®, to discuss the global sensation and beloved holiday tradition The 20th anniversary celebration includes a novel titled The Rise of Nicholas the Noble, a flurry of new games, experiences, must-have holiday products, original content and more to honor the milestone year  The Lumistella Company, creator of the internationally acclaimed Santaverse™ and The Elf on the Shelf®, is celebrating 20 years of the beloved holiday tradition that has made its mark on families and generations around the world. Alongside co-founders, CEOs and twin sisters Chanda A. Bell and Christa Pitts, we invite you to embrace the magic by learning more about The Elf on the Shelf and the immersive Santaverse, an enchanted story-driven world that brings new characters, places and entertainment to life year-round. From Bell's recent release of the middle grade novel The Rise of Nicholas the Noble to celebratory products, storylines, toys, games, experiences, partnerships and more, The Lumistella Company is sure to continue sparking joy to help families create lasting memories.Most recently, The Lumistella Company released a new friend of The Elf on the Shelf, Razzle the Celebration Snowman, who encourages fans of all ages to celebrate their own special occasions throughout the year. Created for the whole family, the company also announced its first video game inspired by the beloved Scout Elf titled The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes, as well as a range of holiday must-haves, including a limited-edition 20th Anniversary Edition Box Set, Frost Pips™ elf babies, Elf Kits, original content, and so much more!!Written by 12x best-selling author Chanda A. Bell, The Rise of Nicholas the Noble unveils Santa’s untold origin story, sweeping readers into a breathtaking world of fantasy and wonder. This touching story highlights the importance of bravery, community and faith to protect the world from the dangers of evil.  

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Kevin Federline: dancer, father, accidental pop culture icon. His star rose electrifying stages alongside Pink, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, and more. But it was his turbulent marriage to pop superstar Britney Spears that made him a household name and triggered a relentless media storm, reducing him to a caricature in a world that barely knew him.Behind the tabloid headlines was a devoted father fighting for his children and his sanity, navigating the fallout of fame and a fractured family, as everything around him spun out of control.From the heights of global stardom to the pain of public ridicule, this memoir peels back the layers of celebrity, fatherhood, and survival to reveal the man behind the mythology. A man shaped not by spectacle or spotlight, but by love, resilience, and the steadfast resolve to give his kids a normal life.What you thought you knew was only half the story.


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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why does it feel like we eat more food and sweet between Halloween and New Years Day?  Plus…facing your lifelong goal of seeking out all things delicious.    I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it’s my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…

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Pod Crashing episode 418 with Vanessa Grigoriasdis host of the podcast Model Wars. On the surface, the modeling industry in the 80s was about parties and pretty clothes, but underneath the flash, there were drugs, sex, and violence. And Paul Fisher, a former straight-A student from the San Fernando Valley, rose to prominence amidst the turmoil. After a chance encounter with an alleged mobster, Paul suddenly found himself with a million dollars in funding and the chance to start a modeling agency in New York City. The city was then embroiled in a "model war" between industry titans Eileen Ford and John Casablancas, and Paul tried to make his mark. But even as Paul thrived in the party-heavy culture of the time, burning cash like a furnace, he came face to face with the darkest forces in the industry. As his shady backers put the screws to him, Paul faced down deadly consequences, trying to make a star while saving his soul. EPISODES AVAILABLE HERE:Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-model-wars-291069458/episode/introducing-model-wars-291069459/ 

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In the 1960s, at the height of the Mad Men era, Jule Campbell shattered glass ceilings by transforming a struggling magazine into a media empire: the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the most anticipated annual publication. Chic and controversial, the mastermind behind this titillating page-turner was a creative trailblazer who navigated a male-dominated workplace while simultaneously rebuffing accusations of objectification. Campbell transformed the magazine with her vision to showcase female beauty in a tasteful, artistic manner. Daughter-in-law Jill's documentary chronicles her 32-year reign, where she championed intelligence and empowered supermodels like Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Roshumba Williams, and many others who recall the era and working with her. Weaving together her journey with feminism's evolution, the film explores the changing gaze on beauty, from objectification to body positivity. Through stunning visuals and intimate interviews with a wise, nonagenarian Campbell herself, we witness a legacy that continues to inspire.Jule Campbell, the founding editor of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, is the subject of this documentary. It explores how she transformed a struggling magazine into a publishing powerhouse.Campbell's vision was to create beautiful imagery in exotic locations. She fought to protect the models from objectification while celebrating their beauty. She battled with male editors to find a balance between these two approaches.The documentary portrays Campbell as a resilient and creative trailblazer. She changed the way women are seen in media by showcasing their intelligence and personalities alongside their beauty. She even championed naming the models, who were previously seen as nameless faces.Beyond the Gaze goes beyond Campbell's story. It explores the evolution of feminism and fashion alongside the changing societal views on female bodies in swimsuits. The documentary questions the continued relevance of Campbell's creation in today's world that emphasizes empowerment and inclusion.Ultimately, the film is a celebration of women supporting women. Campbell's mentorship and dedication to her collaborators serve as an inspiration for generations. The documentary's structure follows Campbell's life, reflecting on her legacy and mortality with grace and wisdom. The visuals are designed to echo the beauty of Campbell's work in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.Here's the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuuER5o4oys&t=5s 


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Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, activist, raconteur, and political candidate, finally gets a book worthy of his stature courtesy of CNN anchor Abby Phillip. Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC's Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition-one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon."Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns showed America that leadership could look different, that power could be shared, and that more voices deserved to be heard," said Phillip. "His movement laid the foundation for the coalitions that define our democracy today. This book is my effort to capture the urgency, the messiness, and the possibility of that era, and what it still has to teach us now." At a time when questions of representation, democracy, and belonging are once again at the forefront of American life, A Dream Deferred offers urgent lessons from a leader who pioneered modern coalition politics. The battles Jesse Jackson fought in the 1980s, over voter access, multiracial coalition-building, and the visibility of Black political leadership, mirror the very debates shaping our politics today. By revisiting Jackson's story, Phillip not only restores him to his rightful place in history, but also reminds us that the struggles of the past are inseparable from the challenges of the present.


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After a nerve-wracking Blind Audition on Season 25, Rob walked away without a chair turn, but with encouraging words from Dan + Shay that lit a fire within him. Since then, he's performed more than 100 shows a year and turned his focus toward growing as a full-time artist. He gigs primarily in the Carolina music scene, performing at bars and restaurants, including at the iconic House of Blues where he performs original music and covers ranging from country to Usher. His genre-bending style and heartfelt vocals have won over local crowds and sharpened his artistry. With unwavering support from his wife, Chelsey, and their three kids, Rob is back to prove that hard work, heart and persistence can turn chairs.

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   At what age does the average person realize they weren’t given the perfect life?  Plus… what’s the best way to handle a perfectionist boss?    I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it’s my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…

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