Lament of Hope

Janelle Kujawa created "Kokonut Oil" to soothe her daughter's rare skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa, when nothing else would help. Janelle eventually founded Koko & Shae in 2020 as more and more people wanted to have her product. Janelle named her business after her two daughters, Kourtney (nicknamed "Koko") and Shaelyn ("Shae"). Janelle sat down with me to share Koko's twenty-five-year story of resilience, Janelle's personal journey caretaking her daughter, and how Janelle hopes to build her brand to bring others help and hope.

Ruby Bentall is an English actress who has starred in several television dramas such as "Lark Rise to Candleford," "Poldark," and most recently "The Serpent Queen." Ruby talked with me about the pros and cons of acting as a profession, focusing on the importance of inward qualities over fleeting beauty standards, and choosing single motherhood.

William Moseley is famously known for his role as "Peter Pevensie" in "The Chronicles of Narnia" film series. William has gone on to play several roles in television and film. We talked about acting as well as his method to portraying a character. Also, we discussed the pain of a broken heart and being struck by lightning.

Lynn Hilary has one of the most soothing and sweet singing voices I have ever heard. Lynn is an Irish musician with a desire to share authentic lyrics with her listeners. Lynn and I talked about her music, songwriting, dancing in meadows, the beauty of nature, and perspective.

Dr. Leah Kaylor works for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a licensed clinical psychologist. She is certified in EMDR and Brainspotting, and regularly conducts psychological assessments, particularly of trauma victims. Dr. Kaylor talked with me about her journey to clinical psychology and how her job works and affects her day-to-day life.

Julie Lavender Le Doux is a writer with a passion to help children understand and process the difficult aspects of living in a fallen world. Julie talked with me about her "The Amazing Series," her battle with fear, and her pursuit of wonder.​

What a gift to connect with Darci Lynne as she preps for new dates on her tour, Darci Lynne & Friends! We talked about her new show, her love for music, her family, and her faith.

Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.darcilynne.com/tour

​Pedro Eustache will forever be one of the most engaging and interesting interviewees I have ever had. I saw Pedro live at a Hans Zimmer concert in February and was blown away by his musical versatility and his continual pointing upward as the audience applauded. Pedro plays nearly 600 woodwind instruments, many of which he has invented. He is also a composer and has been featured on several film soundtracks such as The Passion of the Christ and the Dune movies. He tours regularly with Hans Zimmer around the world and took the time to sit down with me before the beginning of the next tour cycle. He loves music, and he loves Jesus Christ.

Laura Whitehorn served approximately fourteen years in prison before being released on parole for her involvement in several politically motivated bombings, including that of the U.S. Senate building in 1983. She was part of several activist groups, some of which included May 19th and the Weather Underground, before and after her time in prison to protest against what she saw as America's loss of care for humanity in its wars and political institutions. I sat down with Laura to hear her story and perspective. She is a co-founder and active volunteer with the organization, Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP).

Rachel Hendrix is an actress you may recognize from the film, October Baby. She is not only an actress, but a producer at Rising Act Films, a company founded by her husband, Daniel Stine, with the purpose of making meaningful change through powerful storytelling. Rachel talked with me about Rising Act Films, her acting experience, and her desire to bring authentic issues women face to the screen.