Authentic On Air with Bruce Alexander

Podcast Summary: In this episode, host Bruce Alexander converses with Celia Contreras, a stand-up comedian known for her appearances on the Kill Tony podcast. Celia shares her raw and authentic life experiences, including her struggles with bipolar disorder, her turbulent family life, and her journey in the world of comedy. The conversation delves into the themes of authenticity, mental health, and finding humor in dark places. Celia's story is a testament to the power of honesty, resilience, and humor in navigating life's challenges.

Key Takeaways:

1. Authenticity in Comedy: Celia’s journey in stand-up comedy highlights the importance of being true to oneself. Her style of dark comedy, drawn from her personal experiences, demonstrates how embracing one’s story can resonate with others.

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About the Host: Bruce Alexander, a seasoned podcaster, delves into conversations with industry leaders, offering listeners a blend of informative and inspirational content.

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Join host Bruce Alexander in a deep dive with Mark Savant, a top-tier podcast consultant and host. This episode is more than just podcasting tips; it's a journey into embracing authenticity, the power of disagreeing respectfully, and leveraging AI in podcasting. Discover how Mark balances his roles as an entrepreneur, husband, and father while refusing to sacrifice his personal values for success. Get ready for an insightful discussion on the importance of authenticity in personal and professional life, the evolving role of AI in content creation, and much more. 🌟

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Episode Summary: Join Bruce Alexander as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mark Savant, a renowned podcast consultant and host. This episode delves into the importance of staying true to oneself while navigating the dynamic world of podcasting and entrepreneurship.

Key Points Discussed:

Mark Savant's Journey: A look into how Mark carved a niche for himself in the podcasting industry while maintaining his authentic voice.

The Role of AI in Podcasting: Insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping content creation and the future of podcasting.

Balancing Professional and Personal Life: Mark shares his strategies for juggling his roles as an entrepreneur, husband, and father without compromising his values.

The Power of Disagreeing Respectfully: A discussion on the significance of having constructive disagreements and how it fosters growth and innovation.

Tips for Aspiring Podcasters: Practical advice from Mark for those looking to start their podcasting journey.

Resources Mentioned:

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Connect with Mark Savant:

• Website: https://link.me/marksavantmedia

About the Host: Bruce Alexander, a seasoned podcaster, delves into conversations with industry leaders, offering listeners a blend of informative and inspirational content.

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What connection do you have with creativity? Do you apply out of the box thinking to social situations and your interactions with the world?

Welcome to Authentic On Air with Bruce Alexander. I am your host Bruce Alexander. It might get a little weird in the Authentic On Air studio today… At least I hope so, because animator and installation Artist Dan Moyer is here today. I am looking forward to getting a peek into the mind of an artist.

Creativity and authenticity are natural bedfellows is far as I am concerned. Creativity boils down to being able to find ways to solve problems. Authenticity boils down to honoring yourself through what ever problems you face. What connection do you have with creativity? Do you apply out of the box thinking to social situations and your interactions with the world? I wouldn’t have always considered applying creative solutions to the “fitting problem”. But as I have accepted the uniqueness of my authentic self I have learned that I have a special ability to look at things from an uncommon perspective. Why wouldn’t I leverage my unique skills to make my own life better?

I was initially introduced to Dan through the homeschool group created by my guest from episode 21 Lori Ann Wild. I don’t remember seeing him at the group often but I knew that we shared at least some common ground when it came to parenting our children guided by love first.

We became Facebook friends and eventually I remember attending one of his children’s birthday parties IRL. This was early in my journey of self acceptance. I had started to embrace my Authentic self but only around the people who had already seen and accepted the unfiltered version of myself I had only showed when I was too exhausted from shift work to deal with any sort of pretense.

Dan existed at the time as a free spirit if I had ever seen one and so did a large majority of the people in attendance at this party. I always tried to tough out anything that could provide my kids a good time but this was hard.

I remember a lot of tie die and leg hair. Bra-less chest and the smell of essential oils. I also noticed a lack of brown skin.

Every wall I had shot up and I shut down. I am still not to the place where I am comfortable enough with my authentic self to be open immediately to every experience but I will sit in my discomfort until I put myself out there. Back then I was nowhere close to that point.

In a space filled with people who had no desire to conform to what society told them to be or to hide they’re weird. I felt so out of place. Magnify that by being the only black man in a space and you have a recipe for not having a good time.

I am embarrassed at all the snap judgments I made that day and I shudder to think how small I let others uniqueness make me feel in comparison.

I left that party, what felt like an eternity later having made almost no meaningful connections. But I remained Facebook friends with Dan despite what had been shockingly disparate social circles.

In the ensuing years I loved watching Dan on social media because he was like an open book. It felt like he almost made a point to put the ugliest parts of his life online for me to experience them with him. He was so open about the pain his was feeling throughout his divorce that I cried for him. When he became unemployed and was floundering like so many other were in secret he shared it.

He would occasionally post on days that he was feeling low that he needed encouragement and he wouldn’t vague-book about it either. He would lay out how he was hurting and what kind of support he needed.

Do you know how brave that is? I did and I reached out on one of his post and told him how much his honesty impacted me. We had probably the most vulnerable masculine exchange of emotions I had ever had as an adult to that point. That conversation laid a heavy part of the foundation that my acceptance of self sits on today.

I want to thank Dan for unknowingly leading the way for me. For being a guiding light of vulnerability that eventually guided me to the safe harbor that is authenticity. Thank you Dan for being your Authentic self and thank you for being here on my show today.

Discover more about LoriAnn:

• You can find Lori Ann on IG @wildernedge

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• Website: www.AuthenticIdentityManagement.com 

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Warning!!!! This episode contains detailed accounts of domestic violence that might be triggering of other domestic violence survivors and those currently in situations in which they find themselves unable to escape.

If you are someone you know is a current victim of domestic violence please go to:

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You can also contact your local YWCA for a variety of assistance or Palomar if you are in Oklahoma City.

Maralen Pennyfeather is so much more than her abuse story and I really enjoyed getting to know so much more of her in episode 22 of Authentic On Air. This ADHD host really loved going on a neurodivergent roller coaster of a conversation with my ADHD and Autistic guest. We got into a lot of deep and emotional subjects but we also had a great time and laughed together. 

I know I truly gained a friend in this one and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Instagram: @thewoundedlotus

TikTok: @maralenpennyfeather

Podcast: The Marvelous Mystonic Muggles

What is your relationship like with nature?

Join me, Bruce Alexander, as I sit down with LoriAnn Wilde. LoriAnn is the Nature Program Coordinator at Prairiewood Forest School in Coyle, Oklahoma. In addition to running the nature school program, she also studies herbalism, leads wildcrafting walks, composes text for the annual Oklahoma Wildcrafting Calendar, homeschools her children, and facilitates Women of the Woods group.

• The value of community and nature

• You can find Lori Ann on IG @wildernedge

• Website: www.AuthenticIdentityManagement.com 

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Have you ever wondered what the story behind the host is?

Well, today is your lucky day because this is a special episode, a podcast takeover by Taylor Doe!

Taylor took over the studio to interview me, dig into my story and share vulnerably with my audience.

Taylor is a community builder, TEDx speaker and former guest on Authentic on Air.

Key Topics Explored

• Mentorship

Discover more about Taylor:

• You can find Taylor on IG @tdoe

Learn more about my coaching services 

• Website: www.AuthenticIdentityManagement.com 

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Do you have close friends you’ve been through all different seasons of life with? How have those relationships supported you, and you’ve been able to support them? 

Join me as I sit down with Maralen and LaTresha. They are long-term best friends, mothers, neurodivergent and postcast hosts! 

• Navigating a long-term friendship

• Check out their podcast, Marvelous Mystonic Muggles Podcast, here: MMM on Apple Podcast

Learn more about my coaching services 

• Website: www.AuthenticIdentityManagement.com 

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Have you ever come to a fork in the road in your career and struggled to figure out your next move? 

Welcome to an insightful discussion on navigating career crossroads and embracing authenticity in life. In this episode, your host Bruce Alexander engages in a candid conversation with Tolu Adebekun, a versatile speaker, data analyst, and former semi-pro basketball player currently in a phase he dubs "funemployment."

Key topics explored include:

• Tolu's experience of being made redundant after 12 years at a company

• Instagram: @tadebekun

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How has travel impacted your life and shown you different ways of living? 

Welcome to Authentic on Air with Bruce Alexander, my guest today is Kalyn Armstrong. She travels around the globe with her partner and is a fellow podcast host of “What Do We Call This Podcast?” Join us as we discuss…

…Living out of a suitcase to embrace travel

…Her 6 month sabbatical from alcohol

…Finding community again and again across the world

…Overcoming fear to vulnerable in relationships

…How sadness is okay, to feel it and let it out

…All the ways she is preparing to be a parent before the time comes

…Gender complications in a male dominated work force

…And so much more!

Links & Information:

You can find Kalyn on instagram @kalyn.Bree

Her podcast can be found here

Learn more about my coaching services 

• Website: www.AuthenticIdentityManagement.com 

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