Great friend of Q102 and Cincinnati, Andy Grammer and I got to take a moment in his green room before his sold out show here in Cincinnati and get deep. Andy is no stranger to the convo of mental health and self expression so that's what I wanted to explore with him. We've chatted about his music before so this time I wanted to hear a different side of him and that we shall hear. Enjoy and this latest album, The Art of Joy is out now- it's a must listen you will thoroughly enjoy.

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I feel like we have all been on this journey with Niki. She started her very own podcast with us months ago, the "Let's Talk" podcast, and oh the joy of her progress! She has come so far and now we sit down and chat hear her perspective of it all after her whirl wind school year. Here she is--Our girl Niki Lippert!

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Kaeleigh Taylor comes to us from Northern Kentucky University where she is in a class called Forbidden History. Her professor pulled a pro move and added a philanthropy component to the class for students to fulfill. So, Kaeleigh and her team decided to raise money for GLSEN, the Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network. As a queer woman herself Kaeleigh was involved with GLSEN in high school and wanted to support. You can now go to their Instagram account @nkuforbiddenhistory and purchase products in protest of injustice. Right on.

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Christian is a local physician and passionate advocate for geriatric care and LGBTQ communities. In fact he and is husband Cody started the Giving Voice Foundation to specifically support and build community for the geriatric community and especially those living with and caring for Alzheimer's and dementia. Today we get the full story and talk about their upcoming event, Mimosas for Memories.

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In her 5th and final episode Niki Lippert is talking with a classmate about what their callings. Brooklyn shares how she loves to give back and the mission she feels called to live.

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This week mentee Niki Lippert of Taylor High School here in Cincinnati is talking with school coach of various sports, Coach Cole. A great listen about the importance of showing up everyday and learning from those around us. So proud of this girl, keeps getting better and better.

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Oh I just love when stories like this happen. This episode is a compilation of podcasts my mentee Niki Lippert has recorded thus far. She is smart, curious, and bold - an excellent trio. We got together after she messaged me on Instagram and when we met she already had the vision and the goal, I just needed to help her press play. And that she has! Here are episodes 1,2 & 3 :)  She has a few more coming I will share when they are finished. Until then, Let's Talk with Niki Lippert!

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This week has been Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2022. And it wasn't said enough. Eating Disorders are among the deadliest mental disorders second only to opioid overdose. And yes no one is talking about it. Lets change that and start with conversations like this. Two gals going through the same experience. If you or someone you know needs help with their disordered eating patterns- no matter what they are you can contact: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline and at 800-931-2237 there is hope, and you are not alone. With love- nat

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Sometimes parking lot introductions are the best- just like with this guest, William Jackson. I met William and his partner Stephanie at a work event and I knew right away, they had great energy and I was instantly inspired. One of those gut feelings I just had to follow. Turns out, I William is a life coach, motivational speaker, author, consultant, and leadership developer. So duh, he had to come on and teach us a little bit about his world. Enjoy!

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I met Stacy Sims in the pool, on our synchronized swim team a few years back- and never really got to know he. I knew she did a lot of really great mindful practice work, but I didn't know what exactly. Then in 2021 she became one of Cincinnati's Women of the Year and I did a deep dive and found she is a champion for us all, especially the children of the future. She created thewell.world to help people of all ages learn the power of stillness. Then maybe one of her most notable works is the Mindful Music Moments that are reaching 250,000+ students everyday nation wide. Enjoy and get to know more about Stacy here.

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