Jonathan Senior is a Funky Thinker, and he is cultivating a group of followers. Determined not to simply "fit in" he seeks out others that see this world a little differently.

His day job is all about website development, webinars, online summits and more, and his creative thought processes are the perfect counterpoint to his technological skills.

And he has a fabulous accent!

Please bear with the sound challenges. This dialogue is worth the listen to understand why Jonathan has developed a podcast called Funky Thinkers, and why I feel honored to be counted among his groupies.

Learn more about Jonathan at https://jonathan.biz and https://funkythinkers.com.

This podcast episode contains very serious and adult topics, and is not my standard podcast subject matter.

I feature Madeleine Black, a fearless woman shares a story of horrific experience that she has turned into a mission.

As a child, Madeleine experienced a trauma that no one should ever have to endure, and spent her life trying to find her voice. Her voice now is beacon for others and proof that you can find joy.

I speak daily to people struggling with various challenges in work and life. Terminations. Cancer Diagnosis. Companies folding. Sexual discrimination. A sense of loss of self and control.

When I learned Madeleine's story, I wanted to highlight how we can triumph. No one's struggle is more or less. They are ours.

Learn more about Madeleine at madeleineblack.co.uk.

This segment is the second part of an episode aired earlier this year. The wealth of information was so great, there was no way to contain it in just episode! Join me for Part B of my conversation with Frank Swoboda and Corner Booth Media.

Corner Booth began in 2001, with the simple idea that whoever tells the best story, wins. But successful brands only happen with a plan.

For 15 years they’ve created captivating and memorable video stories that get their clients noticed. Their work has been honored with countless awards, but the biggest achievement is when their stories connect clients to the communities they serve. That’s the true measure of a successful brand.

They’ve grown companies, raised millions for non-profits, moved thousands of hearts and changed countless minds, story by story.

Corner Booth’s founder, creative director, writer, producer and media consultant, Frank Swoboda brings a wealth of talent and experience to every project. Frank wrote and produced the feature film The Basket, Movie Guide’s Family Film of the Year in 2000.

He also secretly thinks he’s Frank Sinatra…and sings like him, too. And as a long-time friend and former singing companion, I know this to be true!

Learn more about Frank and Corner Booth Media at www.cornerboothmedia.com

Natalie W. Nixon, PhD is a design strategist and a hybrid thinker. At Figure 8 Thinking, LLC she helps organizations accelerate innovation and growth by developing meaningful strategy through design thinking and ethnographic research. She applies her diverse background in service design, anthropology and fashion, to help clients with culture transformation, leadership development, ideation sessions and envisioning labs.

My interview with Natalie was fascinating, talking about visual thinking and the role that doodling can play in innovation and communication. Most intriguing for me, however, was her willingness to spend time on a "listening tour" with people she trusted and respected as she made the brave move from the classroom to entrepreneurship.

Learn more about Natalie at www.figure8thinking.com.

In this short podcast I discuss the WHY behind this podcast, and WHY I want some of you to join me as a guest. Head back to 1993 and learn how the Frazier show was my muse.

And you too can laugh at my radio voice. Everyone I know does!

In April I will begin airing 2 episodes a week again. Stay tuned for some truly amazing guests. And bring your Kleenex for a few. We are going to tug at your heart strings!

Kamal Elliot is an Audiologist, an entrepreneur, and all-around dynamic woman. She not only owns her own highly successful hearing healthcare business, she also gives back on both a local and global level.

Her business is called A & E Audiology, and she and her team have been dedicated to hearing health for decades. In this interview we talk about the often overlooked importance of healthy hearing and the effect that untreated hearing loss has on an individual, their family and even their community.

We also highlight her efforts to provide hearing help to those in need in her community of Lancaster, PA and her mission work across the world. The stories of her mission trips alone are worth the listen.

Learn more about Kamal and her efforts at: https://havebetterhearing.com, http://www.aehearing.org, and https://entheoshearing.com.

Brian Wagner has faced something none of us would ever want. But he not only faced diversity, he took the lessons he learned and has turned them into his calling. Helping other people find their personal blind spots.

While a crippling genetic disease caused Brian loss of sight, it enabled him to see the world through a new lense. Each of us faces adversity daily in our work and personal lives. Our response to this adversity dictates our future. Brian's goal is to help others recognize and embrace their personal adversity and ‘go blind’ and respond by ‘gaining vision.’

This podcast was enlightening for me, not only to get to know Brian's story, but to be able to talk openly and honestly about a major life tragedy. Brian's honesty and openness is truly inspiring.

Learn more about Brian at www.aradicalvision.com.

Corner Booth began in 2001, with the simple idea that whoever tells the best story, wins. But successful brands only happen with a plan.

For 15 years they’ve created captivating and memorable video stories that get their clients noticed. Their work has been honored with countless awards, but the biggest achievement is when their stories connect clients to the communities they serve. That’s the true measure of a successful brand.

They’ve grown companies, raised millions for non-profits, moved thousands of hearts and changed countless minds, story by story.

Corner Booth’s founder, creative director, writer, producer and media consultant, Frank Swoboda brings a wealth of talent and experience to every project. Frank wrote and produced the feature film The Basket, Movie Guide’s Family Film of the Year in 2000.

He also secretly thinks he’s Frank Sinatra…and sings like him, too. And as a long-time friend and former singing companion, I know this to be true!

Learn more about Frank and Corner Booth Media at www.cornerboothmedia.com

Thomas C. Knox is a joy on so many levels. He is responsible for two unique brands. Be Great Bowties rewrites fashion, and not just because they are made out of Scrabble tiles!

And in an effort to get people talking, he created Date While You Wait. Originally conceived as a one-time event, he is garnering fantastic media exposure and is expanding beyond the NYC subways.

Learn more about Thomas and his adventures at www.begreatbowties.com and www.datewhileyouwait.com.

Gina Kantor, aka Gina the Fashionista, knows clothes. And she knows how to get you into the right clothes to make you look, and feel, your best.

As a personal shopper, Gina's goal is to help her clients achieve a wardrobe that matches their personal style. In this interview we learn more about the critical role a personal shopper and identify the reasons this might be right for you.

Learn more about Gina at www.ginathefashionista.com.