Last night, Joanna and I had an inspirational conversation. We spoke about empowering people and how it makes us feel when we do. We both agreed it makes us feel good to help other people. We all have been through so much in life that we should learn how to empower the people that surrounds us in our daily life. Being an inspiration to someone could turn a person's life around. Joanna Vander Vlugt is a Thriller Author, Podcaster, and Illustrator. Her motorcycle illustrations have been purchased worldwide and her Woman Empowered motorcycle art series has been featured in online art and motorcycle magazines. In 2006 her short mysteries "Egyptian Queen" and "The Parrot and Wild Mushroom Stuffing" were published in the Crime Writers of Canada mystery anthologies. Her essay, No Beatles Reunion was published in the Dropped Threads 3: Beyond the Small Circle anthology. The Unravelling, her debut novel, featuring the sister duo, Jade and Sage, was a Canadian Book Club Awards finalist as well as its sequel, Dealer’s Child. She is currently working on book three in the series. Joanna has a podcast that she is very proud of. Her podcast JCVArt Studio has interviewed many artists and authors.

Therefore, both of Joanna's novels are great. Here is a little summary of both novels. "Dealer’s Child" - Jade Thyme must delve into her mother’s free-spirited past if she wants to prove her father was murdered and hadn’t died from a cocaine

overdose. Legislative Clerk Adam Younghusband gives Jade damning evidence that links her to the island’s once-feared drug dealer, Oscar Cooper.

Immediately Jade and her sister Sage are targeted as they uncover generations of drug dealers while hiding from an arsonist determined to destroy them. Is it all connected? From her mother's ghost appearing on the picnic table to a possessed typewriter tapping a warning, 1968 clashes with the present as Jade uncovers a deadly secret while trying to be one step ahead of a murderer hell-bent on revenge. "The Unravelling"

Jade Thyme celebrates successfully defending her ex-husband Jules

Cranbury on a murder charge. Her celebration is short-lived when she finds

Jules murdered. Jade investigates and uncovers a secret justice society

whose members hide behind white tabs and black robes while delivering their vigilante justice. Jade locates a once prominent and respected lawyer, now known as Noxzema Man, homeless and panhandling in Fan Tan Alley. He warns Jade that the judges, lawyers, and police make up Society. Trust no one. The MotoCityDolls, her sister's all-female motorcycle gang, save Jade from a Society assassin. Forced to take a leave of

absence, Jade packs up her office, but not before coming face-to-face with

Jules's murderer. These are great novels to read. You can find all of Joanna’s novels on her website at http://www.jcvartstudio.net/ or go to her social media - Joanna Vander Vlugt. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email [email protected] or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas

It was a pleasure speaking with Norm Bacal tonight. We had a blast conversating about life. Norman Bacal has been one of Canada's most prominent entertainment lawyers. He has concluded a successful career leading and building an international law firm and sat on the board of a Hollywood studio for almost ten years. He knows lawyers, the inside of boardrooms, the tension, drama, and machinations that drive big business and their leaders. That's why he's been writing about them since 2015. His first book Breakdown, was a Globe and Mail and Amazon bestseller, telling the story of the rise and fall of iconic Heenan Blaikie, home to two Canadian prime ministers, a firm he helped to build. He will be following that up with Take Charge: The Skills That Build Professional Success, in February 2021: a primer on the soft skills that make all the difference to your career, that no one is teaching. Odell's Fall (October 2019) was his first fiction, a modern-day Othello set in Manhattan and the first in a series of Shakespeare modernizations. Love, jealousy, and treachery, add up to only one thing: murder. In early 2021 he will be publishing Ophelia, the second novel in the series, a modern-day Hamlet.

Norman Bacal the bestselling author has done it in his career, from introverted student to one of the world's leading entertainment finance lawyers, to builder of a professional firm. He then took five years to boil down the steps of success into simple easy-to-read language. He also interviewed twenty other success stories, at various career stages, to show that there are simple hacks to developing the core skills that will make your career blossom.

If you want to connect with Norm Bacal you can check Norm's website @ https://normanbacal.com/ and get social with Norm on FaceBook (Author Page) | Facebook (Personal) | Linkedin or if want to purchase his book "Take Charge" go to Publisher ‏ : ‎ Iguana Books (January 15, 2021) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 203 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1988387213

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1988387215

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When I had the conversation with MARQUEE on December 17, 2022, we could have talked for hours. Our conversation was like I knew him. It was a pleasure speaking with MARQUEE. His dreams will become his future. I can see big things happening for MARQUEE.

Mark Refour aka (MARQUEE) is an RnB sensation out of Daytona Beach, Florida whose vocal style is symptomatic and unmatched. His goal is to bring people together through his music evoking passion, desire, and vitality. His music has the 90's feel and has meaning. MARQUEE sings music that people can relate to his music. His major influences in music are Luther Vandross, Usher, and many more male and female artists that can be named.

Marquee has also acted in productions throughout the local Orlando area. From the year 2013 -2017. He loves music but acting is another passion of MARQUEE, and he would like to touch on a little more. You can follow MARQUEE on Instagram at @refourmark36 or on Facebook at Marquee Refour. Follow him and listen to his music. Bookings are available. MARQUEE is an upcoming music artist and I can't wait to listen to more of his music. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email [email protected] or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas

Caramel of Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast had an interview yesterday with her comedian friend Andrew Johnson, on December 17, 2022. Andrew is one of the comedians that Caramel met along the way of her comedy career. She met Andrew at a comedy class in Orlando, Florida. They have a film together and share a stage. Andrew is very loyal and has been there when Caramel needed him. Andrew is funny with his jokes. He works hard and he loves to see people laughing and having a good time.

Andrew was born in Ohio and raised in Florida. Andrew has been in Stand Up Comedy for six years and still going strong. Andrew harnesses is his weirdness and he mixes it with stupidity throwing in unique aspects of his life. Andrew was raised as a pastor's kid and he lacks in keeping it all clean but brings the funny regardless.

Andrew has performed in multiple Comedy Clubs such as Orlando Improv, Gregory's Upstairs Comedy Club, NYC Broadway Comedy Club, and NYC Saint Marks Comedy Club. Andrew has interviewed with aqdpi.com & Mike Kara Radio Show’s “The Central Florida Buzz" and now Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100" podcast. Please follow Andrew Johnson on his social media -

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Caramel of Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast had an interview today, December 17, 2022, with Ash Cash aka Ash Cash Got Jokes. Ash Cash has the beauty and the brains. She is a project engineer/manager in her daily life and a standup comedian in her leisure life. Ash Cash is a stand-up comedian who started her career by taking a class and the infamous West Palm Beach Improv in 2020, six (6) months later she began her career and has not looked back since. Ash Cash started off doing comedy in the South Florida comedy scene and she has since moved her talents to Central Florida and is currently doing shows all over Florida. She has performed at venues like the Dania Beach, West Palm Beach, and Orlando Improv, as well as many other local venues. Ash’s comedy content focuses on personal life experiences. If you want to go to contact Ash Cash go to her social Media

Instagram: @ashcashgotjokes

Facebook: @ashcashgotjokes

Tik Tok: @ashcashgotjokes

Twitter: @ashcashgotjokes

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Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast had an interview last night, December 16, 2022, with Jim "Big Red" Wetrich the Author, Veteran Leader, Mentor & Counselor. Jim is a person with character. We had a very awesome conversation. In our discussion on how people should be treated, we had the same mindset "treat people like you want to be treated." Jim has led teams for three continents over more than 40 years and consulted with over 100 companies, Jim Wetrich has seen great leaders who have thrived and ones that have failed. Jim is a leadership expert. Jim's leadership lessons are as highly sought after by today's business students as they are by Baby Boomers. From 2006 to 2014, Jim built a team at Molnlycke Health Care that grew the revenue over 7 times and the EBITDA over 20 times creating over $1BN growth in enterprise value and taking the US business from number 5 to number 1 in the served market with an employee satisfaction index over 95%. Jim is passionate about diversity and inclusion and hosted a two-day meeting for all women in the organization to discuss their unique challenges. Jim focuses now on coaching and mentorship and spreading his leadership lessons to help individuals become better leaders and organizations create great leaders. Jim's book "Stifled" is for future-minded leaders who want to keep up with an unprecedented pace of change in the workplace and deal with the issues that result from these changes.

Great leaders and managers are not about control. They inspire, enable, and get the hell out of the way.

A leader recognizes a person’s potential—a great leader helps develop that potential to its fullest. Stifled explores the techniques of successful leaders and managers in detail, offering ideas and solutions to all the challenges facing today’s organizations.

In the wake of a global pandemic, a blossoming worldwide social consciousness, and a titanic shift in how business is done, the major issues of leadership and management have morphed, intensified, and multiplied. From the management of millennials and 6 to diversity and inclusion to the need for transparency, the new global workplace, and managing the quantum speed of business evolution, Stifled tackles them all.

Stifled is a must-read for anyone operating in today’s exploding global economy. Here's where you can find "Stifled"

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leaders Press (March 15, 2022)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637350457

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637350454

And if you want to connect with Jim Check out Jim's website @ www.wetrichgroup.com and his book site @ https://jimwetrich.com/ and get social with Jim on Linkedin!

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Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast had an interview last night, December 15, 2022, with Elke Scholz. Elke Scholz, MA, RP, REACE, is a registered Psychotherapist, an internationally registered Expressive Art Consultant/Educator, and an internationally certified EMDR Therapist. She is the well-known author of the 3rd edition, of Loving Your Life, containing over 40 creative exercises as an e-book and paperback, Foreword by Kate Donohue. She is also an affiliate author for ProjectHappiness. Her work includes creative anti-anxiety/wellness kits for employees, youth-at-risk, and seniors in managing anxiety and depression. For over 35 years Elke has helped people and runs her private therapy practice in Bracebridge, Muskoka. She has spoken and facilitated at conferences, on the radio, and TV. She is a co-chair on the board for IEATA, International Expressive Art Therapy Association. Elke Scholz, registered psychotherapist and author of "Anxiety Warrior." This book (from The Artist's Reply ISBN: 978-0973602371 ebook: $7.49 / paperback: $18.99) offers hope and help to those who feel that anxiety is an unmanageable part of their lives. Your audience will learn to manage and lower their anxiety with this book. The pages are full of strategies and exercises, and along with Elke Scholz, there are five contributors, who are published authors, keynote speakers, and leaders who are passionate about empowering people. As a registered psychotherapist who focuses on anxiety and depression, Dr. Scholz expertly guides and empowers people with her experience.

You can find the book at Amazon.com or any bookstore:

Paperback: 188 pages

ISBN-10 : 0973602376

ISBN-13 : 978-0973602371

Product Dimensions : 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches

Publisher: The Artist's Reply

To know more about Elke go to her

website: www.elkescholz.com or her

book website: www.anxietywarrior.ca

Social Media: IG | FaceBook | Twitter will be Elke Scholz

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Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast had an amazing conversation with Rhea Wong. We did not want to stop talking, it was like we were two friends catching up on old times. We spoke about her standup comedy, nonprofit and so much more..

Rhea Wong is an Author of "Get That Money, Honey!"-Podcaster, Fundraiser, Aspiring Comedian, Coach & Experienced NYC Non-Profit Consultant.

Rhea helps nonprofits raise more money. Though she has deep experience with institutional, corporate, and event fund-raising, she is passionate about major individual donors and helping organizations to establish individual giving programs. She has raised millions of dollars in private philanthropy and is passionate about building the next generation of fundraising leaders. She has become a leader in the New York nonprofit community and is a frequent educational commentator in the media. Rhea has been recognized with the SmartCEO Brava Award in 2015 and NY Nonprofit Media’s 40 under 40 in 2017.

Rhea lives in Brooklyn with her husband and the World's Most Spoiled Dog Stevie Wonderdog. When she is not raising money for causes, she loves, she can be found hosting her podcast "Nonprofit Lowdown" or onstage as a newbie stand-up comedian in downtown Brooklyn. Rhea Wong book "Get That Money, Honey!: The No-Bullsh*t Guide to Raising More Money for Your Nonprofit" is available worldwide. Get That Money, Honey [Independently published (March 8, 2022) ISBN:8428635171 eBook: $9.99 Paperback $15.00 Audible version available] offers a proven framework to convert conversations into copious dollars, regardless of a non-profit's current budget. Rhea, a leading nonprofit consultant, reveals the exact methodology she used to transform Breakthrough New York from a meager $200,000 nonprofit into a multi-million-dollar organization. The secret is fairly simple: the right mindset, the right systems, and the right strategies.

If you've struggled to raise money for your nonprofit, it's not your fault. You've probably been stuck in this loop: You believe you don't know how to raise money, so you feel like you can't do it (and you don't invest in the right systems), and the result is a self-fulfilling prophecy—you can't seem to raise money.

The good news is this is a fixable problem. You'll learn the best strategies, thought work, and nonprofit-specific processes that will attract transformative dollars to your organization. Rhea is renowned for her ability to teach everyone—from fresh-faced founders to seasoned EDs—something about raising money. She draws from her 20+ years as a multi-million-dollar fundraiser and offers selective access to her coaching program, The Fundraiser Accelerator for the first time. For more information, check out www.rheawong.com and get sociGuest Email: [email protected]

Author Website: www.rheawong.com with Rhea on IG | FaceBook | Linkedin

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I had a great conversation with KyaraBoo. She knows where she wants to go with her music career. KyaraBoo always wanted to be in show business. She started out watching Whitney Houston at the age of 6. Whitney Houston became KyaraBoo's biggest inspiration and motivation, when Whitney died it was the hardest pill to swallow when she passed away. The first-time KyaraBoo saw Whitney Houston was in 1996...she was performing her hit single Greatest Love of All which was released in 1985 KyaraBoo's whole life has been about wanting to be a part of the entertainment business. KyaraBoo began writing music at an early age and would get her cousins and friends into different singing groups. The first group KyaraBoo created was "Tru Identity." It consisted of 3 girls and KyaraBoo. "Tru Identity" was a singing and rap group. They were all 14 years old. Around 2005, KyaraBoo and her best friend Keera decided to branch off into a duo rap group called "2KTrill," which was straight Hip Hop Rap. In 2007, KyaraBoo branched off and went solo and became KyaraBoo. After graduation, she recommitted herself to Christ and decided to go to Gospel. She joined her church choir and during that time, she would write rap verses to certain songs. When they would practice at church, KyaraBoo would write an entire gospel song that they would sing on Sunday mornings. KyaraBoo decided to brighten her horizons and went on to audition for Sunday Best Season 7 but did not win although she had the greatest opportunity of meeting Kirk Franklin. In 2011, someone nominated her for the Gospel Choice Awards of Central Georgia and she was blessed enough to win the Best in Holy Hip Hop category. In 2013, KyaraBoo begins to lose hope due to personal and health issues and she suffered long-term depression for many years. Because of that, she became a mental health advocate. She started spreading the word to family and friends on how important mental health can be and how therapy and medication can be a great stepping stone to recovery.

Other than Music, KyaraBoo's's other interest consists of Acting, Mental Health, Politics, and Sports. In 2019, she began listening to many Southern Soul Djs and was introduced to Southern Soul. KyaraBoo's new Single:Check Up On Me" written by herself and produced by Rodnae Da Boss is her first single introducing herself as a Southern Soul Female Rap Artist. Her second EP Southern Soul Rapstar was also produced by Rodnae da Boss, KyaraBoo went on to work with Southern Soul A list Artist Jeter Jones “Lady In These Streets." Her third EP "Birthday Cake" was produced by Ronald Slack Jefferson ”Slacktraxx”.

KyaraBoo continues pushing her career until she reaches her goal. If you want to follow KyaraBoo go to all social media and follow her at TherealKyaraBoo. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email [email protected] or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas

Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast had a ball interviewing Patrick Sisk, he is super funny. Caramel could not stop laughing. The conversation was very fun. Patrick is a comedian that you have to see on his upcoming shows. Patrick Sisk is a comedian from Orlando, Florida. Patrick started his comedy journey over ten years ago but due to some life situations, he had to step away from the comedy scene. Patrick and Caramel had a deep conversation about why he stepped down from the comedy world. All I can say is "Patrick has an angel who is always watching, protecting, and proud of him." In April of 2022, Patrick decided to step back on stage and he hasn’t looked back since then due to the support of his family. Patrick has performed all over central Florida and beyond. Patrick is looking to take the next step in his comedy career. When Patrick hits the stage, you see why his big personality has been called a “bowling ball of comedy.” Even though Patrick stepped down and regain his position back in the comedy scene, Patrick has already become a Madcap’s Comedy All-star and at Madcaps Comedy Club he will perform as a headliner in May of 2023. Patrick became the wildcard at the Riotfest Comedy Competition. Patrick continues his comedian career and became the finalist in the 2022 Florida’s Funniest comedian competition. Patrick doesn't stop there, he will be performing at the 2023 Tower City Comedy Festival in Paris, Texas. Patrick will be performing in Casselberry, Florida on January 14, 2023, for the Mi-Talent Live Show. When Patrick steps on stage you never know what he might say but you can be sure that he will have you laughing and having a good time.

You can follow Patrick on his social media @ Patrick Sisk Follow him today.. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email [email protected] or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas