Hitting the Streets Podcast

I was truly honored to sit down with Olivia Myles, a remarkable woman whose story is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring. Olivia is a mother of five who experienced the unimaginable loss of her second-born son to an accidental drowning. She knows grief intimately, but she also knows what it means to live after grief. For the past 10 years, Olivia has turned to journaling as a powerful tool for healing. Through that journey, she discovered something many grief books miss, grief doesn’t respond to inspiration alone. It takes intentional work, and Olivia provides just that with her carefully crafted journal prompts designed to guide others step by step through their own healing process.

Also joining us was Chani Bergen, who shared a deeply moving story about the loss of her fiancé and how Olivia helped her begin to heal.

This is a conversation about loss, love, and the slow return to light.

You can find Olivia's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Freedom-Journal-Spiritual-Through/dp/1664216545

Welcome to Beyond the Dark Pages , the show where we dive into the chilling worlds of horror, thrillers, and mystery. I’m your host, Chele Wells, joined by my co-host, the insightful Spooky Little Book Nerd Together, we discuss books from our book club , exploring everything from complex characters and twisted plots to author intent and the themes that keep us thinking long after the final page. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be dark or disturbing. Tune in and join the conversation as we go beyond the dark pages.

Welcome to part two of our four part series, Exploring Grief.

Today on the show I have Susan Hamilton. Susan is based in Denison, Texas, and works with the Denison Chamber, helping local businesses grow through connection, collaboration, and creative promotion. Her background includes working in sales at KXII-TV, where she developed a strong foundation in marketing, messaging, and relationship-building. Filmmaking has long been a creative outlet, especially when shared with her father, who often appeared in her commercials and projects.

After the passing of her mother, Susan became the full-time caregiver for her father during his journey with dementia, an experience that brought both challenges and meaningful personal growth.

In this conversation tonight, Susan and I will talk about the passing of our parents and also share openly about navigating grief, and how creativity and community have played a role in healing.

Welcome to our four part series on Exploring Grief.

This episode kicks off a powerful four-part series about grief the kind that shakes you, shapes you, and slowly teaches you how to keep moving forward.

Six months ago, Whitney Tilley experienced an unimaginable loss, the sudden passing of her husband. Since that day, she’s been walking through grief with raw honesty, quiet strength, and unwavering courage.

In this deeply personal conversation, Whitney and I open up about the weight of loss, the power of love, and the winding road of healing. We talk about what keeps us going on the darkest days, and how even in heartbreak, there’s hope.

Big thanks to Courtney Mitchell Photography for sponsoring this episode!

Welcome to another episode of Hitting the Streets Podcast! In today’s show, I'm bringing you a round table discussion with local artists as we dive into a powerful topic: What does an art community look like to you? Each guest shares their unique perspective, personal experiences, and hopes for building a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving creative space. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about connection, collaboration, and what it truly means to be part of an art community.

Big thanks to Janet Suchevich, Timothy Rainer, Stephenie Anderson, Krystal Skinner and Ruth Williamson for being on the show!

Welcome to Beyond the Dark Pages , the show where we dive into the chilling worlds of horror, thrillers, and mystery. I’m your host, Chele Wells, joined by my co-host, the insightful Spooky Little Book Nerd. Together, we discuss books from our book club, exploring everything from complex characters and twisted plots to author intent and the themes that keep us thinking long after the final page. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be dark or disturbing. Tune in and join the conversation as we go beyond the dark pages.

In this episode of Hitting the Streets Podcast, I sit down with Stuart Holcomb, the director of The Sherman Museum, a cornerstone of our community since 1976. As a non-profit educational 501(c)(3) organization, the museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history and culture of Grayson County and beyond. Tune In!

Follow The Sherman Museum on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/theshermanmuseum

Hitting the Streets Podcast welcome Kara Stacks, owner of Prince ABA Consulting. Today is our final episode of our Autism awareness series! Kara's work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is making a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Together, we'll explore the impact of ABA the challenges and triumphs within the autism community, and how we can all do our part to foster understanding and inclusion. Tune in and join us in raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and celebrating neurodiversity!

Visit their website for more information: princeaba.com

Welcome to another episode of Hitting the Streets Podcast! Today on the show, I have Blake Utter, owner of Blake Utter Ford. Tune in to hear how he got started in the car business and how he has achieved success over the years. A big thanks to Blake Utter and the Ford family for being the Big Block Sponsor for Hot Rods for Humanity, benefiting CASA of Grayson County, Inc.

Follow them on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/blakeutterford

On this episode of Hitting The Streets Podcast, I sit down with Kelssi Williams Frederick, candidate for Sherman School Board Place 4.

As a teacher, parent, and passionate advocate for our schools, Kelssi brings five years of classroom experience and a personal connection to the district through her own child. Tune in to hear her vision for supporting students, teachers, and families across Sherman ISD.

You can follow her on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573355484374