Barbie Kong

For the hope of it all.........

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the nerve cells to die in the brain and gets worse over time. The only way to definitively diagnosis CTE is after death during an autopsy of the brain

Sunita Deshpande (IG @LUCKYSUNITA ) is an Indian-American actor, writer, director, and founder of Successful Spontaneity, a performance training company that helps professionals thrive in high-stakes moments through applied improvisation. She has taught improvisation to creatives, executives, and rising talent for over 15 years, including at Miami Ad School and major agencies like McGarry Bowen to Gyro. Her plays have been produced across New York City, and she was recently featured on the cover of Ad Age for a national commercial written specifically in her voice. With past credits including 8 episodes of Marvel’s Daredevil and a Samuel French OOB Finalist play, she believes in the power of presence over perfection.

Carley George is the Chief Marketing Officer at Vitalist Inc and a proud mother of three, calling Airdrie, Alberta home. With over 18 years of expertise in sales, marketing, and communications, Carley has built her reputation as a strategic leader who knows how to tell compelling stories that drive real business results.

Her exceptional leadership caught the attention of The Globe and Mail, which recognized her as one of Canada's 50 Best Executives in Sales and Marketing in 2021.

Whether she's building marketing ecosystems for venture capital funds, developing go-to-market strategies, or juggling the beautiful chaos of family life, Carley brings the same empathetic leadership style that colleagues credit for strong company culture and partner satisfaction. She's passionate about helping businesses—from small up-and-comers to household names—craft authentic narratives that drive real growth.

When she's not driving growth at Vitalist Inc, you can find Carley curled up with a good book or enjoying a good cup of coffee and spending time with family.

On today’s episode, we’re diving into And Just Like That—breaking down the latest episode, exploring the character arcs, the emotional highs and lows, and the cultural conversations the show continues to stir up. From Carrie’s ever-evolving identity to Charlotte’s parenting challenges, we’re talking about what’s working, what’s not, and how it all connects to real-life experiences.

Then, in the Parent Corner, we’re shifting gears to talk about discipline: how it shows up in parenting, how it’s changed over generations, and what current research says about effective strategies. We’ll look at the fine line between setting boundaries and supporting emotional development, and share personal stories and reflections on how we handle discipline in our own homes.

Lindsey Peers is an entrepreneur, a mom, a wife, a maker of fun, and a lover of kindness.

She purchased her business, The Craft Studio, at the tender age of 21 and has grown it into a globally recognized and sought after brand while keeping its core values and special energy intact. Her favorite thing to do is create magical memories for families including her own. When not covered in paint and glitter you can find her arranging flowers, dancing to music, baking, and dreaming up fun.

Ep. 88- The Craft Studio's Lindsey Peers by Barbie Kong

Today we’re diving into a mix of hot topics and deep stories: from the digital age to real-life mysteries. We’ll be talking about the ever-evolving impact of social media and how it's shaping relationships, identity, and culture. Then we shift gears to Zach Bryan, the country music phenom whose raw lyrics and indie vibe are resonating with a whole new generation of fans. We’ll also revisit the haunting case of Amy Lynn Bradley, whose 1998 disappearance during a cruise remains one of the most puzzling missing persons cases of our time. Thanks as always for listening!

Shantelle Simone is a multidisciplinary artist from Nova Scotia, Canada. Inspired by nature and driven by her work as an LGBTQ advocate, her art explores themes of identity, resilience, and community. Using a range of mediums, Shantelle creates work that reflects her passion for both the natural world and queer activism.

Books for Adults:

Whipping Girl by Julia Serano

Love Lives Here by Rowan Jette Knox

Books for kids:

Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss

Who Are You by Brook Pessin-Whedbee

It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn

I am Jazz by Jazz Jennings and Jessica Herthel

Introducing Teddy by Jessica Walton

Pink is For Boys by Robb Pearlman

Rainbow Revolutionaries - 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History by Sarah Prager

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Amy Klewitz is a multifaceted creative — actor, model, TV host, businesswoman, and professional hair and makeup artist. She was recently seen in the Broadway workshop reading of Phenomenal Women and in the New York production of Savage in Limbo. As the founder of AK Beauty, a top bridal beauty team, and Glam Biz Academy, a coaching platform for beauty entrepreneurs, Amy blends artistry with business to help others build thriving careers.

"Welcome, everyone! Today we're taking a deep dive into the stages of human development — from the early ideas of Jean Piaget to the lifelong theory of Erik Erikson. These two thinkers laid the foundation for how we understand the way people grow, think, and behave over time.

We’ll begin with Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which outlines how children's thinking evolves through distinct stages — from learning through senses and movement as infants, to developing logic, abstract thinking, and problem-solving as they grow.

Then we’ll explore Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages, which map out the emotional and social challenges we face at each stage of life — from building trust in infancy, to forming identity in adolescence, to finding meaning and integrity in our later years.

Along the way, we'll talk about how these theories connect to real life — in parenting, education, relationships, and even our own self-reflection. Whether you're a student, a parent, an educator, or just curious about why humans are the way they are, there's something here for you.

So let’s break it down, stage by stage, mind and heart, from birth to old age. Let’s talk development — Piaget to Erikson, and everything in between."**