In the final episode of Season 1 we reflect on our favorite conversations. If you haven't heard the previous episodes we highly recommend you go back and listen to all of them. Thanks for joining us for Season 1, and follow us on our IG page below for updates about Season 2. Also thanks to all of our friends who allowed us to steward their stories. You guys rock.

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Produced by Aspen Stanley and Josiah Harmon

Follow Aspen on Instagram at @aspennicolestanley and @hotwheels.music

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This week we talk to Josh Schiffman about his journey through the fields of creativity and how his willingness to take the next step has strengthened his faith. Josh is a creative entrepreneur and full-time dreamer. His passion and ability to encourage the people around him inspire us! He always brings out the best in everyone around him.

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Guest Starring Joshua Schiffman

Follow Josh and his projects on Instagram at @joshuaschiffman and @dreamoscollective

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After spending several years as a working musician in L.A. Andrew realized he needed a new path in life. Disenchanted with the lifestyle he saw around him, Andrew and his wife moved to Tennessee for a change of pace. But life wasn’t as easy as they had thought it would be. Andrew realized he needed to be more for his family, which began a process of rediscovering his heart and who he truly was made to be. 

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

CREDITS

Guest Starring Andrew Fockel

Produced by Aspen Stanley and Josiah Harmon

Audio by Eric Hood

Recording and Videography by John Newton IV

Song by Ty Redman and Aspen Stanley

MEDIA MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Wildatheart.org 

Andsonsmagazine.com

Wild at Heart Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Andrew hosts a group in Columbia, TN for men who are seeking deeper relationships with God and with each other. Interested? Contact him here.

SOCIALS

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Asking for a Friend Website: Friendsfora.com 

What do you do in moments of pain and grief? How do you keep going? Katie Carey opens up on this episode to the pain that she has experienced and how she has maintained focus on her purpose. Katie is a powerful voice in the beauty industry. She shares her time working with nonprofits to provide hair care to the homeless and education to beauty school students. We learn about processing grief and how to grow through those experiences.

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Guest Starring Katie Carey

Follow Katy on Instagram @katieg_nowc

We discover the value of investing in family relationships with Alex Hayden. Alex is a producer, musician and one half of Young in a Million. He shares his journey through the music industry and how his faith in God has directed each step.

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Guest Starring Alex Hayden

Produced by Aspen Stanley and Josiah Harmon

Audio by Eric Hood

Recording and Videography by John Newton IV

Song by Ty Redman and Aspen Stanley

Follow Alex on Instagram @alexchristopherhayden

Follow Young in a Million on Instagram @younginamillion

Follow Aspen on Instagram at @aspennicolestanley and @hotwheels.music

Follow Josiah on Instagram @Josiah_Harmon

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Alex Christopher Hayden is an American musician, record producer, song writer, one half of the pop/rock duo, YOUNG IN A MILLION. With a decade of experience in the music industry, Alex has worked and had production sessions with many various music artists, such as Big Kenny from the superstar country duo Big & Rich to EDM DJ/Producers Alvin Risk & Zedd. Alex was also an A&R intern at Steve Aoki's record label, Dim Mak Records in Los Angeles, CA.

Currently residing in Nashville, TN, Alex is a native of Jacksonville, FL., a strong believer in the power of music, and hopes that his music won’t just change the way people feel, but will change the way they live. “I’m just here to send messages through music”, says Alex.

We discover what drives the Nashville-based pop-rock duo, Young in a Million. In this special bonus episode of Asking for a Friend, Aspen sits down with Alex Christopher Hayden, and Kody Ternes to discover the brotherhood behind the music. They share their ups and downs as a band and give a special update on what is on the horizon for Young in a Million.

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Guest Starring Alex Hayden & Kody Ternes

Asking For a Friend Website: https://www.friendsfora.com/

FOLLOW YOUNG IN A MILLION

Follow Alex on Instagram @alexchristopherhayden

YIAM’s Bio:

With a number of singles already distributed, YOUNG IN A MILLION is expecting to release their first, full album titled, "DREAMS DON'T LIVE IN PILLOWS '', summer of 2022. YOUNG IN A MILLION draws inspiration from musical influences such as U2, The Killers, and OneRepublic and has created a sound that will cut straight to your heart. For more information about the band go to www.younginamillion.com

Kody Ternes is an American songwriter, singer, guitarist, and musician. He is the front man and 1/2 of the Nashville-based pop-rock duo, YOUNG IN A MILLION. In this episode, we hear about Kody’s journey of discovering his voice and gaining confidence in his identity. Kody also shares about meeting his wife and growing in that relationship. "Melody is the universal language," Kody says and sees music as the strongest unifier and most palatable dispenser of truth.

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Guest Starring Kody Ternes

Follow Kody on Instagram @kodyternes

This week we hear from a local creative entrepreneur. Alice Mae Nickels has grown her photography business through community and connection. By embracing each person's individuality Alice creates a space for her clients to creatively express themselves. Alice is also a writer and creates educational resources for fellow creatives, and for planning photo shoots. Visit alicemaephotography.com to see her work.

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Guest Starring Alice Mae Nickels

Follow Alice on Instagram @alicemaephotography

Trauma is something that everyone faces at some point in their life. Molly Phillips shares her walk with trauma and depression and the steps she has taken toward healing. We hear about a toxic relationship that Molly had to escape to begin healing her own heart. The vulnerablilty that Molly shows in this episode is so vauluable. She shares the restoration that has been happening through her own acceptance of and reflection on her story. 

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Guest Starring Molly Phillips

Produced by Aspen Stanley and Josiah Harmon

Audio by Eric Hood

Recording and Videography by John Newton IV

Song by Ty Redman and Aspen Stanley

Follow Molly on Instagram @mollyannephillips

Follow Aspen on Instagram at @aspennicolestanley and @hotwheels.music

Follow Josiah on Instagram @Josiah_Harmon

Molly Phillips is a passionate lover of Jesus and also a coordinator for a chiropractors office! She has an amazing husband of three years! Molly is passionate about people, but especially people whose faith finds them in their hard seasons. Her life is a testament of the Love of the Lord, and when we really press in, learning who he has made us to be!

We discuss the connection between mental health and creativity with Taite McKinney. Taite is a talented musician, audio engineer, and technician with a passion for the arts. We hear about the journey that Taite has been on to discover balance and truth in his own life. Taite’s positive attitude and perseverance is what makes him a great teammate and friend. He shares how creativity, mental health, and work-life balance connect and interact in his experiences.

The goal of Asking for a Friend is to honor and share the stories of the people around us. We hope that this podcast encourages you to have more meaningful conversations with the people in your life. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek the help of a qualified professional.

Guest - Taite McKinney

Follow Taite on Instagram @tmicks567