Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff

This week I speak with Maggie Mills a ghostwriter who helps others share their story's. Scrolling through her website and you won’t find the name of one famous or infamous person from her client list. And you never will. Ms. Mills' services are completely discrete and by referral only. She never name names—no matter how famous they are now or how famous they become. The life of a ghostwriter is an interesting one and I found my conversation this week with exactly how it is all done to be fascinating! So, do you yourself have a book, buried deep within you, and you could use a bit of help bringing it forth? Maybe you are destine to join this list of Maggie's subjects...she will never tell though!

This description was created in part by summarizing and rearranging the biography sent by the guest.

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Maggie's Website: https://maggiemills.com/

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This week I chat with musical artist John Michael Ferrari and his music producer/biggest fan Pepper Jay. Mr. Ferrari is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and entertainer who loves being on stage. Named Crossover Artist of the Year by New Music Awards, John Michael pens crossover genre soft yacht rock pop country songs, sometimes with jazz, blues, or Motown influences. It’s the John Michael Ferrari genre about life’s experiences. We chat about his life in the world of music, what has changed, and what never will.

This description was created in part by summarizing and rearranging the biography sent by the guest.

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John Michael's Website: https://johnmichaelferrari.com/

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Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcast

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This week I speak with Rita Bliven about her extraordinary story of being involved in a parental international kidnapping as a young child. She share that story, being reunited with her mother, and the impact being separated from her mother at such a critical time in develop of bonds has had on her life. Rita has an upcoming book, Canyons & Fireworks, which details her lifelong journey of healing from a debilitating avoidant attachment style. From this place of healing and love Bliven has been able to enjoy an abundant life. In Canyons & Fireworks, she is honest about the cause, confusion, victories, setbacks, and the full process of healing. Bliven's hope is that by sharing her story, she will encourage others to explore their own attachment styles.

This description was created in part by summarizing and rearranging the biography sent by the guest.

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Rita's Website: https://canyonsandfireworks.com/

Rita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blivenrita

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This week we hear about a live truly well lived when I catch up with retired Pepperdine University Professor, Dennis Torres a man who has undertaken over 64 career paths and all the adventures that go along with them. He has written 3 autobiographical adventure novels that follow his endeavors from running the merry-go-round at the Santa Monica Pier, to being a Post Office letter carrier, dairy farmer, bartender, commercial pilot, mediator and arbitrator of litigated cases, soldier in Vietnam, driving through countries with new friends to reach the Amazon and more, he’s embraced it all. You will not want to miss this chat!

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Pick up Dennis' Books Here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07XTNPG5F/allbooks?ingress=0&

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Saving the environment by day and making people laugh by night. This week I speak with scientist turned comedian Alia Laura about how to juggles both worlds. We talk about being female in the world of STEM only to head to another area where she is unrepresented in comedy. We talk her passions for the environment, what she does when jokes do not land, and some of the craziest places she has performed. This was a fun chat with a really amazing person!

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Follow Along with Alia Here: https://www.instagram.com/aliasgotjokes/

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This week we are back for the rest of the story of Sam and Melissa. Sam grew up in the FLDS polygamist group run by Warren Jeffs and his wife Melissa grew in the more mainstream LDS (Mormon) church. This week is PART TWO of two and focuses mostly on the the other less known groups practicing polygamy, navigating their relationship with one partner from a world of multiple wives, and more about their own social media where they share even more about it all.

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Growing Up in Polygamy Website: https://www.growingupinpolygamy.com/

Check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/growingupinpolygamy

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This week we head back to southern Utah and learn the stories of growing up FLDS and LDS in the area. Sam shares his journey in the FLDS polygamist group run by Warren Jeffs and his wife Melissa talks about growing in the more mainstream LDS (Mormon) church. We learn the similarities and differences and what each group thought of each other! This week is PART ONE of two and focuses mostly on the background of each church, the dark shift of the FLDS when Warren Jeffs took over, and Sam's escape from the church at 18. I think everyone could gain a lot from this one!

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Growing Up in Polygamy Website: https://www.growingupinpolygamy.com/

Check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/growingupinpolygamy

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HEY BABY! It's time to dive into the world of prank calls with the one and only Sarah Gray better known as her alter ego Sue Dillon. Ms. Dillon is a 60 something, sassy, southern woman with a propensity for Virginia Slim cigarettes and calling people to complain. While the real Sarah Gray is a much younger nurse finishing up her studies to be a nurse practitioner who realized she could speak in a funny voice. We talk about her start in prank calls, going viral, and how juggling a serious career with a not so series hobby that is quickly overtaking everything else is going. We talk fun stuff like how it all happened and her favorite calls. But, we also talk about the less than ideal things like dealing with trolls and coming to terms with a new normal. This was a great one!

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Sarah's LinkTree to check out the pranks or request one yourself: https://linktr.ee/Sarahsoda5

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This week I speak with Lorie Bond Saadipour about her personal story of generational trauma, a mother's debilitating paranoid schizophrenia and a daughter who was thrust into foster care, homelessness, drug addiction, and was sexually abused and neglected. She decided to write a book about it all and though it discovers the strength of the human spirit and the power of love that defies all odds. Lorie clawed her way up from the brink of hopelessness and set in motion a remarkable chain of events that would radically transform her life. The Voices We Couldn’t Hear is a transformative coming-of-age story that delves into poignant themes including abuse, mental illness, and the unshakeable bond between mother and daughter.

This description was created in part by summarizing and rearranging the official blurb of "The Voices We Couldn't Hear" book.

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Lorie's Website: https://www.thevoiceswecouldnthear.com/

Pick up "The Voices We Couldn't Hear": https://www.amazon.com/Voices-Couldnt-Hear-Government-Unconditional/dp/B0C9SDLS7P

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From the spotlights of the Olympic stage to the bright lights of the camera I talk this week with 2008 Olympian Samantha Peszek about her life thus far. We cover growing up in the world of gymnastics, joining the national team, and competing in the Olympics on one of the most famous US teams ever. We talk about the injuries that occurred to the team and having such high expectations that even their silver medal finish was something they had to come to terms with. We also chat about her illustrious career in collegiate gymnastics where she won multiple NCAA titles for UCLA. Once retired her career took her on two paths the world of journalism where she works for ESPN and NBC and the world of mentorship where she runs the Beam Queen boot camp for young gymnasts. This is an amazing chat!

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Samantha's Website: http://www.samanthapeszek.com/

Samantha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthapeszek/

Beam Queen Website: https://www.beamqueen.com/

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