Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around The Block

Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around The Block

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Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around The Block episodes

  • Children and Adolescent Counseling and Coaching
    This week Bruce and Wayne have special guest Dr. Kay Trotter, she is a life coach and has been in private practice for 17 years. She has an individual/group practice where she focuses on children/adolescent counseling and coaching. Her practice covers service for children as young as two and adults as old as 82. The diverse spectrum has allowed them to help more people and expand their brand. Dr. Trotter specializes in brain development and wants to help educate parents about how the brain develops so they can better understand their child. This is to help provide an environment with healthy expectations and actions. A major component of her treatment is spending time in nature. Dr. Trotter goes more in-depth about the importance and effectiveness of spending time in nature. Later in the program Bruce and Dr. Trotter discuss the difference between coaching and counseling. They also expound on the advantages of coaching as it pertains to having a personal relationship with the clients. Dr. Trotter explains her business side of the business and how she works with multiple coaches/counselors. An emphasis towards the end is to use the wealth we have to help and serve others. It's a lighthearted yet informative listen.
    Dr. Trotter can be found on https://kaleidoscopebehavioralhealth.com/
    Scorpion Charters can be found on TikTok. She can also be found on Facebook and LinkedIn
    Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 and https://conciergecoach.net/
    Wayne through email at [email protected]
    55 min
  • The Cares Act
    On this week's podcast Bruce and Wayne have special guest Shelley Collins. Ms. Collins is a former Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate. She is a benefactor of the Cares Act. She had a 30-month sentence but was able to cut it down to 15 months. Miss Collins was found guilty of Medicaid Fraud and was not able to go to trial. Through her experience, she is now thankful for that past missed opportunity. Throughout the podcast, Shelley explains her case and the process she went through to eventually be taken to prison. During her time in prison, she had to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic and the new guidelines of the Cares Act. Over the course of her sentence, she was able to help multiple inmates get their GED and would help write resumes. Shelley took a hopeless situation and made it into a positive learning experience. Later in the program, Shelley explains some of her stories of the events she had to endure while she was serving her prison time. Towards the end, she discusses how some of the lessons she learned in prison made her a stronger person and have helped her avoid making similar mistakes down the road. This is a very informative podcast.
    Shelley can be reached through email at [email protected] and her cell 252-723-6226
    Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 and https://conciergecoach.net/
    Wayne through email at [email protected]
    55 min
  • Amateur Radio Operation
    This week's episode features special guest Anthony Burokas, he has 25 years of experience with film and has been part of local Emmy-nominated broadcasts. Early in the show, Bruce goes over his past with radios and how he worked his way up in the broadcasting world. Anthony talks about the first radio he owned and how he got his HAM radio license and explains the differences between various radios. Anthony discusses how people have used radio to communicate and how HAM (Amateur) radio has evolved over the decades. He also talks about the advancements and limitations of this technology. Wayne asks Anthony for those who want to get started, what is the best path to take. Anthony explains how different uses of the radios have different steps for beginning licensure. The American Relay League is an association Anthony references that helps people start up and get used to using radios. There are multiple avenues to seek- clubs and other help as it pertains to getting started and progressing in the radio field.
    Anthony can be reached through the Plano Amateur Radio Club website, https://k5prk.net/officers/ , video production can be found on https://stream4.us/
    Bruce can be reached at (214) 431-2032 and https://conciergecoach.net/
    Wayne through email [email protected]
    55 min
  • "Life Giving Life"
    This week's episode of The Concierge Coaches Show features Bruce and Wayne with special guests Jamie Mcgibbin and Dustin Weaver. Jamie is currently in recovery. She also comes from the world of business marketing. Through her history with healing, she became involved with specialty courts and DWI courts. This eventually led her to start a nonprofit organization called, “Life Giving Life." Both Dustin and Jamie hope to start another group called, “Restoration Recovery group." The goal is to help the entire person and help clients with the trials of life. Not only do they have in-person sessions, they also offer virtual meetings for those seeking sobriety. Later in the program, Wayne asks about the business and accountability side of the services provided. Jamie explains how they make revenue and the techniques used to help hold the clients accountable. Another aspect of the program is that they offer multiple avenues of help, for example, the participants are welcome to join AA groups or do whatever helps long-term success. Jamie and Dustin also want their clients to embrace their own recovery and not its white knuckle their way through. Later Dustin explains the long-term goals for the practice. His plan is to start a sober awareness run called “Texas 1000". This will spread across all of Texas and have life coaching mixed in with physical fitness and goals for participants to pursue and achieve.
    Jamie and Dustin can reached at www.Restorationme.org , www.HHsoberliving.com ,or email [email protected]
    Bruce can be contacted at (214) 431- 2032 and https://conciergecoach.net/
    Wayne through email [email protected]
    55 min
  • Texas Real Estate Agent
    Jenna Ryan is the Texas Real Estate Agent who flew to the Capitol in a private jet on January 6th. Ryan served 60 days in prison for a misdemeanor charge of protesting at the US Capitol. Jenna testified before the January 6th Commission.
    Ryan's home was raided on live TV and she was one of the first Capitol Riot defendants to be arrested. Jenna Ryan was singled out by the media out of thousands of people present, even though she was the “least of all Capitol offenders" according to her sentencing Judge. Ryan was sentenced to 60 days in federal prison not for anything she said or did, but because of the “media interest.' Her plea was “Picketing, Parading, and Protesting in a Restricted Area."
    Jenna Ryan has a 20-year career as a social media influencer, real estate broker, and radio host in Texas when she was caught up in the J6 media storm. Ryan has been featured in 1000s of articles in every mainstream media outlet in the world including Today Show, Inside Edition, NBC, CBS, ABC, The Washington Post, The New York Post, Daily Mail, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver. Ryan's popular J6 content went viral and was even used on the Congress floor in an effort to Impeach President Trump.
    55 min
  • Businessman and Professional salesman
    This week's podcast has Bruce and Wayne interview guest, Dave Bryant. Dave is a businessman and professional salesman who has worked with Wayne at SaladMaster. Dave had a very humble upbringing and at around the age of 10, he received early entrepreneur experience by joining a carnival. During his teen years, he shared some valuable lessons he learned from losing a job and having to overcome adversity. Over time he was able to be a foreman in the carnival and help motivate his workers. He later explains the complexity of the financial side of being a Salesman and how people can improve their skills and do well. Wayne asks Dave how he motivates salesmen who are feeling down and unmotivated. This is a very integral portion of the show and a core element of the conversation. A critical characteristic a leader must have according to Dave and Wayne in the business world is to be able to see and bring out the potential in others. Leading others by example is the best way to get the results you want in any field and will bring out the best in each other. Another important topic of discussion is the reason why we do the things we do. The "Why" is what drives the goal and decides how far someone will go. This episode is not only informative for salesmen but also for every career.
    Dave can be reached through email [email protected]
    Bruce can be contacted at (214) 431- 2032 and https://conciergecoach.net/
    Wayne through email [email protected]
    55 min
  • Mark Astor,Jared "Flash" Gordon
    On this week's episode, Bruce and Wayne have special guests, Attorney Mark Astor and UFC Fighter Jared "Flash" Gordon. Jared is a UFC fighter and in recovery. He has approximately 7 1/2 years of clean time. From ages 22 to 27 he struggled with drugs and other undesired behaviors to support his destructive lifestyle. A turning point for him was joining an AA group and becoming a follower of Christ. Jared also discusses the roots of his addiction and how childhood trauma planted the seeds of his destructive behaviors. During his high school years, he discovered MMA and invested himself in that, and became very passionate. However, an injury to his neck led him to become addicted to painkillers. Jared now uses his fighting platform to help promote healthy behaviors and to prevent addiction. Bruce asks Jared about dealing with the struggles and trials of the UFC and how he navigates through his fighting career. Bruce shifts from his interview with Jared to Mark, who is a specialist in helping people through addiction and mental health issues. He also is proficient in martial arts and has been training for over half his life. Through a podcast and passion for fighting, Mark met Jared and formed a strong connection together/sponsorship. Mark is a promoter of Jared and talks about the inspiration for his story. Mark also discusses his friendship with Bruce and how that connection was formed. Toward the end of the show, Jared shares his near-future goals and what he needs to do to achieve the goals he has laid out for himself. This podcast is a great listen for those who have faith, love fighting, or just enjoy hearing inspiring stories.
    Jared can be found on instagram @https://www.instagram.com/jaredflashgordon/ Twitter: @JFlashGordanMMA and his website: https://jaredflashgordon.com/
    Mark can be found through his website: https://drugandalcoholattorneys.com/about-mark-astor/ Email: [email protected]
    Bruce can be contacted by phone, at (214) 431-2032 and at https://conciergecoach.net
    55 min
  • Retired cosmetic surgeon,writer,speaker
    On this week's episode, Bruce has special guest Dr. Allen Lycka, a retired cosmetic surgeon, a writer, and a speaker. Dr. Lycka starts out with a story about a tragic misdiagnosis that changed his life forever. He discusses how he went through the 5 stages of grief and how it impacted his life. Later he talks about how the internet helped lead him to find someone who had been misdiagnosed with ALS as well and found out he had a lime disease from a tick. Dr. Lycka found a doctor in Colorado who would be able to help him. The treatment, to Dr. Lycka's surprise, was able to help him recover rapidly, even though there was some permanent damage to his right arm and leg. Through this trial, Dr. Lycka was able to have a perspective change and wanted to use his time on earth to help others. This helped motivate him to sponsor, “The Women of Distinction" by the WCA. His promotion of women helped him meet Harriet Tinka and together they co-authored the book, “The Secret to Living a Fantastic Life." Dr. Lycka also has a podcast where guests come on and discuss their trials and triumphs. He has been called the doctor of happiness, he explains this later in the program with Bruce and talks about how we must use happiness in our lives.
    Dr. Lycka and his book can be found on his website: https://drallenlycka.com/pressroom/biography-dr-allen-lycka/
    He can also be connected on Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2F
    Bruce can be contacted by phone, at (214) 431-2032 and at https://conciergecoach.net/
    55 min
  • Major of the United States Army, Ret.
    This week's episode of the Concierge Coaches Show sees Bruce and Wayne have special guest Eddie Vargas. He is a retired Major of the United States Army, he is also a close friend to Wayne. Toward the beginning of the program, Major Vargas discusses his humble upbringing in Columbia and how through his faith and his father he moved to the United States and joined the army. He credits his success to the work of God and his own personal hard work, dedication, and discipline. Vargas then goes over his time in the military and the lessons/hardships he went through to get to where he is at now. Leadership is an important topic he discusses how he became a leader in the military. Later he dives into his sales background and the incredible story of how he got a job selling cars and working with a former military operative. Over time and hard work, Major Vargas was able to move up in position and eventually become a financial manager for Chevrolet. Bruce asks about his medal collection and which ones mean the most to him. Major Vargas discusses a few of them and the work he had to put in to receive these distinguished medals. Later Major Vargas talks about how he met his wife and her military career and eventual retirement. Towards the end of the program, all three men talk about moving up in the world and some of their work upbringings. This episode is a great listen and is a great example of the American dream and how people can advance/define themselves through hard work and relationships.
    Bruce can be found at https://conciergecoach.net/ and by phone (214) 431-2032
    Wayne can be reached through email at [email protected]
    More episodes can be watched on the website https://www.latalkradio.com/content/concierge-coaches-show
    55 min
  • The importance of reaping and sowing
    On this week's episode, Burce and Wayne open up the program by discussing the importance of reaping and sowing. Wayne emphasizes sowing so that we can reap. Instead of just focusing on the reaping. Bruce talks about the financial side of the business and various aspects of interest and how to properly navigate it. Later in the show, Wayne shares a personal story with his son and talks about why people need to stay in school and pursue their goals and dreams. However, they explain that those who do the “grunt work" are important too. Wayne likes to make sure everyone he sees feels appreciated and wants the listeners to try and see how a single compliment can change the course of someone's day. Bruce pivots in the program to discuss FaceBook marketing/consulting. He talks about his group and how the membership works and how they are very helpful with communication and advancing personal goals. One trick he emphasizes is that one way to make a point more effective is to use pictures and videos. Make it draw in the viewer. Toward the end, Bruce and Wayne talk about not cutting corners and how it is important to do the work instead of trying to find a way around it. They also provide simple, yet effective nuggets of wisdom, do something instead of nothing.
    Bruce can be contacted at (214) 431-2032 and https://conciergecoach.net/
    Wayne through email at [email protected]
    55 min

About Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around The Block

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Facing federal prison or navigating the system from the outside? Adjusting to life after prison and building a new one? Looking for ways to make the system work better? Maybe just curious? Around the Block, presented by Federal Prison Authorities' Bruce W. Cameron and Susan M. Giddings, unlocks the world of prisons and the road to reentry. Bruce and Susan bring decades of adult federal corrections experience to their audience. Join them and their guests as they cover topics from presentence reports and prison policy to the impacts of legislation and the barriers to successful reentry. Tune in with Bruce and Susan as they go Around the Block.