Improvise Your Way Through Life

Aya was born and raised in Tyre (Sur) Lebanon. She moved to the United States at the age of 13 in 2006.  At the age of 30 (she looks 20) she has found, through loss, a new perspective about herself and how she sees the world.  This will be a bit different from my other podcasts.  It get heavy and "real" pretty quickly.  I don't think either one of us saw that coming when we started.  I can guarantee you will be touched by the words of this wonderful young woman and, I believe, you may see a bit, if not, a lot of yourself in her words.  Thank you again Aya.

 Who would have thought a girl from SC would come to ND in her teens and perform in the Medora Muscial and then come back later in her life to share her talent with so many of us in Fargo, ND.  In this episode Kellie and I share a lot of laughs and antics that only an educator and theatre gal have.  She has done so much in her life that has brought joy and "the best" out of people she knows.  Kellie, thank you so much for your time. It was a treat. 

Today my guest is Mark Lindquist.  He is an Air Force veteran, motivational speaker, has sung the Star Spangled Banner at countless NFL games and other sporting events throughout the country, and is running for political office.  Mark also suffers from depression and he has joined me today to share his life and the struggles he and many people face with their mental health.  You will get to hear how he challenges himself to be better physically and mentally every day.  He can’t do it alone and he knows that.  So he is brave enough to share how “reaching out” is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength we all can strive to achieve.   I am sure this podcast will be enjoyable for all of you, along with giving you a lot of “food for thought”.

Dawn has had many detours in life and has always found a way to put a positive spin on them.   As a little girl she wanted to be a chiropractor and took many advanced courses in high school.  Yet, she also had the dream of dancing and performing.  She started with lessons at the age of 4.  Through out her life she has been a wonderful wife, mother, teacher, choreographer, dancer, and supporter of all of those she meets.  Join me in this journey of how she takes life's curveballs and improvises to her next and exciting chapter of her life.   Annnnddd she ain't done yet folks. 

Adam has been a DJ, student, banker (at 16), lawyer, actor, and most importantly a bartender.  He is also a  husband, father, and cancer survivor.  None of these define Adam, but they are what make him who he is.  Join us on this great ride known as Adam's life.  You will love it.

Craig seems to have done it all while traveling the country.  He went from a college student majoring in "media" ( He tried sales for radio and that just wasn't him.) to turning his summer job into a career as he built hotels around the US and then started his own company.  Now Craig is an actor, teacher, great husband, and someone I taught judo to many many years ago.

From a little girl whose dream role was to  play Annie on Broadway to a woman who landed her "dream job" of being a wife and mother.  Angie has lived a life filled with love and adventure. She was singing opera at the age of 13, loving college in her 20s, and has spent most of her adult life singing, performing, and helping to start a professional theatre company.

In this podcast you will hear from  Elizabeth Nelson: realtor, entertainer, dog trainer, and just an awesome lady. As a little girl she just new she would be a great singer/entertainer, then a doctor. She has done one of them, but so much more. Join me on this journey with Elizabeth.

In this podcast you will meet a gentleman who has had many experiences in his life and has been able to fulfill his dream of acting and direction--although not where he thought he would be. He grew up in California and later moved to Fargo, ND.  Listen to his wonderful story filled with laughter and intrigue.  You will also find out how the two of us have a connection to John Wilkes Booth.

Jesse is back with a message that all of us need to hear.  At the age of 42 he was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.  Listen to the story of his journey so far and how he knows he will meet it and beat it just the way he has met everything else in his life--head on and with a positive belief in himself and those around him.