Out of The Box Podcast

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews film director and military veteran, Brayden Yoder (@Breakdown_Film) about his interesting and unique journey from the islands of Hawaii to Iraq, Australia, and then in film school in India. Brayden talks about the culture shock of studying abroad and how he learned patience through being exposed to another culture. Amazing and uplifting episode about a US Vet really trying to make a difference after his service to our country and learning a lot about himself along the way!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Joseph Neibich, founder of the "Faith Film Festival". After working with a colleague on a Christian themed film, the--then non-religious--Joseph realized that there was a strong demand for faith based films and media. Joseph is trying to share the message of all religions. Whether Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, or whatever your beliefs, Joseph wants to unify the World by showing the similarities in many of the World religions and feature positive and uplifting films with a spiritual or religious message. Great and positive episode with interesting information about one man's journey!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@Rosie Tran) interviews Lisa Betts-LaCroix (@LisaBL) about unschooling, independent alternative education programs, and "home schooling". Lisa creates content for uncollege.org and is an advocate for alternative education. They discuss the positive benefits of thinking outside the box for your children's education and the negative aspects of the traditional school system. Plus, why college is a failing institution in the new century! This is a MUST LISTEN episode on education for all parents!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews therapist and host of the "Nurturing Truth" podcast, Steven Summerstone (@sirsummerstone). Steven is a strong advocate for nurturing your inner child and healing yourself before you decide to have children. He talks about how to raise healthy and emotionally stable children by not punishing them and instead facilitating them into their greatness. For those who chose to bring human lives into this World, the importance of really listening and helping them to grow and learn and be their best is the one main job of parents. Very positive and informative episode!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Jacki Rigoni about her move from living in a million dollar home in San Francisco to a small, tiny biodome on 9 acres of land. Jacki is part of the growing, anti-consumerism movement, which focuses on self-sustainability, recycling, and small or "tiny homes". This is such an informative interview on the true meaning of "less is more"! Jackie talks about how enriched her and her family's lives have become by downsizing considerably. Great episode with an inspiring and true out of the box thinker!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews fashion designer and women's advocate, Bri Seeley (@Briseeley) about her project, "The Inspirational Woman Project" in which she inspires everyday women to become empowered. They also discuss her issues with becoming childless. Bri decided early on that she wanted to devote her life to a bigger vision, which did not include children. She talks about the trials and tribulations of trying to receive permanent surgery to become childless. Informative and interesting episode about women's issues, fashion, and more! This is a not to be missed episode with a guest that is trying to truly look beyond her small self and make a BIG difference!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews New Zealand's next top model runner up, Hosanna Horsfall (@HosannaHorsfall) about her experience on the realty series. They also discuss her 10 day silent meditation retreat in New Zealand, where many people learned how to meditate and control manic thoughts. Hosanna was introduced to meditation by her friend, Russell Simmons, and started the practice to help with her thoughts. This is a light hearted and informative episode for anyone who is interested in learning about meditation, love, and light!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews life coach, author, and blogger, Hannah Braime (@becomewhour) about how to become your authentic self. This is a great episode with tons of great information about how to transcend judgement from others by surrounding yourself with a supportive group of people, while working to grow, learn, and evolve into a better person. Hannah is a life coach who works with people to expand their definition of who they are, by shedding the masks that we all put on to "fit in" and "please others". This is a fun and positive episode with many gems of information from a well rounded and wonderful guest!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews comedian, writer, and author, Liz Stewart (@LizStewartComed) about comedy, love, and more! The two funny ladies cover every topic from internet trolls to Liz growing up in Houston to relationships in this fun, light, and up-beat episode!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) talks about the 4 different areas of happiness and how the "12 Step Recovery Program" is actually a no nonsense personal development tool that anyone can use, not just those recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. She talks about how she has used the program to help herself become a better person. She discusses misconceptions about the program being "religious" in nature. This is a great every day tool that can be used regardless of religious affiliation to deal with problems and make amends of wrongs in your past! Positive and fun solo episode!