In this episode of Beyond My Lens, I sit down with my friend ⁠Tonja Howard ⁠— a mom, entrepreneur, author, and advocate for intentional parenting and safety. Tonja is the co-owner of ⁠A Safe Pool⁠, a company devoted to preventing drownings and increasing awareness about water safety, and she's partnered with Michael Phelps and the ⁠Michael Phelps foundation⁠, a program emphasizing both physical safety and mental health for families.

Tonja is also the co-author of the⁠ Virtues & Values for Kids ⁠children's book series — stories designed to help young readers learn about kindness, respect, gratitude, and more through relatable characters and meaningful life lessons.

Get the books here:

📘 Grumpy or Grateful: Kids Learning About Gratitude — ⁠Grumpy or Grateful on Amazon⁠

📙 Eli & Ozzy: Kids Learning About Respect — ⁠Eli & Ozzy on Amazon⁠

📕 Wrapped in Kindness: Kids Learning to Notice Kindness — ⁠Wrapped in Kindness on Amazon⁠

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In this eye-opening episode of Beyond My Lens, I sit down with Heidi Chance, a law enforcement veteran with over 27 years of experience combating sex trafficking, grooming, and human exploitation. Heidi is a former undercover detective, nationally recognized subject-matter expert, and expert witness who has spent decades on the front lines rescuing victims, arresting traffickers, and working to shift how both law enforcement and families understand exploitation today. She was also featured in the PBS documentary Sex Trafficking in America and is the author of Talk to Them, a vital guide helping parents navigate digital safety and difficult conversations.

This episode is especially important for parents, educators, and caregivers, as well as anyone who wants to understand how exploitation really happens — and how to stop it through awareness, prevention, and education.

⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses child exploitation and trafficking. Please listen with care.

🔗 Heidi Chance — Resources & Education

🌐 Website & Education Hub 👉 https://achanceforawareness.com

Sex Trafficking Indicators List The Power of Awareness course Digital Literacy for Parents Modern-Day Situational Awareness Course

📘 Book: Talk to Them Available on Amazon (English & Spanish editions)

🎥 Documentary Sex Trafficking in America (PBS)

🔐 Online Privacy Protection 👉 https://joindeleteme.com

Discount code: AChanceForAwareness

🆘 Support & Reporting Resources (Arizona)

📞 Arizona Human Trafficking Hotline For immediate reporting and investigation within Arizona 🏠 Victim Support Organizations:

Dream Center Phoenix

Southwest Family Advocacy Center

Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network

The Danielle Project: Donations, backpacks with essentials, and volunteering your time make a real, tangible impact.

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In this episode of Beyond My Lens, I'm sitting down with my friend Titus Makin Jr. — actor, artist, and musician who also releases music under the name ERLY.

Titus and I first connected during the pandemic, and what started as me being inspired by his voice (and immediately wanting to photograph him) turned into a creative friendship that's led to multiple shoots, album art, and some of my favorite conversations about purpose, identity, and what it really means to pursue your calling.

This one is for the creatives who've been feeling stuck, the ones afraid to post, afraid to start, or afraid to take up space. Consider this your reminder: don't sleep your dreams away.

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In this uplifting, inspiring, and deeply honest episode, Katie sits down with Broadway favorite Josh Lamon, known for Finding Neverland, Groundhog Day, Hair, Elf, and The Prom. Now appearing in Death Becomes Her, Josh opens up about becoming the artist—and human—he was meant to be.

He shares how musicals became his lifeline, how the pandemic reshaped everything, and how TMS therapy helped him navigate OCD loops and depression. Josh also reflects on the unforgettable "Fiona" chapter—and the stranger who pushed him back toward his dreams.

Together, we explore healing, joy, community, and Josh's signature mantra: success is showing up prepared, passionate, and present. A warm, honest, and inspiring conversation for anyone who's ever felt "different" on their path.

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In this electric, heart-opening episode, Katie sits down with Abigail Barlow, pop princess, Grammy Award–winning songwriter of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and one half of the youngest (and only female) composers to ever create music for a Disney animated film (Moana 2) alongside Emily Bear.

Abigail opens up about the journey behind the virality — from the heartbreak that shaped Heartbreak Cartel, to the explosive rise of the Bridgerton musical, to navigating pressure, creativity, and online scrutiny at a young age. She shares how intuition, collaboration, and vulnerability have guided her career from Alabama to TikTok fame to Disney studios.

We dive into her upcoming EP BICON, writing love songs for both men and women, discovering her own identity, and the bravery it takes to live in your truth — even when millions are watching. Abigail's candor about confidence, comparison, boundaries, and the "little choices that change your life forever" makes this an inspiring, refreshing conversation for anyone chasing a dream.

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In this deeply vulnerable episode, Katie sits down with Ashley Wahler — celebrity hairstylist, The Hills: New Beginnings alum, wife, and mom of three — for her first-ever open conversation about her battle with postpartum depression.

Ashley shares how she and her husband, Jason Wahler, have navigated recovery, marriage, and faith through some of life's darkest seasons. From the loneliness of new motherhood to the spiritual warfare of addiction, she opens up about what nearly broke her — and what ultimately saved her.

This is an honest, raw, and hope-filled discussion for anyone who's ever felt unseen in motherhood or struggled to find light in the chaos.

🎧 Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of depression and suicidal ideation.

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