Speaking From The Heart

Imagine being able to live a variety of different types of careers, both personally and professionally, and being successful in each one. Our guest in this episode, Charlie Liebert, shares specifically his 14th career that he started at the age of 70 and how it has transformed the way that he engages and helps others, even through grief when tragedy struck his family. Through the experiences, this interview shares messages of assembling puzzle pieces in order to reclaim what we have laying inside of us to become fulfilled, whether that is through writing, or through other means of expression.

WARNING: This episode discusses suicide, drug addiction, and depression as it relates to a tragedy that occurred in our guest's family. If you, or someone you know, is ever experiencing a mental health crisis and is going through a myriad of situations, do not wait; seek help! Read below for the National Suicide Hotline, or call 988 in the United States to receive assistance. If a true emergency, do not hesitate to call 911 when seconds count.

Guest Bio

Charlie retired from a 33-year career in the Chemical industry in 1994 to take up speaking, teaching, and writing. Since 1994 he’s conducted over 100 workshops and seminars for children and adults about Science and Christian Apologetics. From 1997 -1999 Charlie spoke and taught for "Answers in Genesis.” Starting in 1998, for ten years, he produced a one-hour, weekly TV show in Greensboro NC from his seminars called "Creation Foundation Explanation”. From 2004 until 2018 he taught business subjects at Davidson County Community College. He is a charter member of Carolina Christian Toastmasters founded in Greensboro, NC, in 2013. At age 70, in 2012 he began a writing career. By 2023 he’d authored and published 16 paperback books and has 19 eBooks on Amazon and Kindle. In. addition he has published 15 different books for other authors. Charlie and his wife Terry live in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and have a son, Keith (deceased), a daughter, Melanie, and five grandchildren.

Charlie's Website

Contact E-mail: [email protected]

• Toastmasters International -Home - Learn more about Toastmasters and how it can provide a competitive edge for you! Whether you are looking to be an author that can effective sell the concept of books, or if you are looking for more personal/professional engagement in order to generate more content, this nearly century organization can provide all the tools at your disposal! Look for a club closest to you (whether in-person, hybrid, or all virtual) at the "Find A Club" link located on the page.
• National Suicide Lifeline (988) - This dedicated webpage talks about the various amount of resources that are available when dealing with a mental health crisis of any kind. DO NOT DO IT ALONE! Find resources in your area (even outside of the United States) if you need assistance with a crisis.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

This episode focuses on another service of the business: public speaking. Drawing from the experiences of personal accomplishment, speaking does not have to be a “scary” endeavor, and even the most accomplished of speakers seek other counsel in helping to overcome writer’s block, idea creation, and many more. This explores the advantages of having confident speaking in our lives through some tips and recommendations that have been often encountered throughout our host's experiences.

This is part three of a series of episodes exploring the wide variety of services that Your Speaking Voice LLC provides to interested clients.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Finding the best way to market ourselves often means examining what the truth is about what is holding us back. This can be said of not only business owners, but also our own personal marketing brand that represents who we are. In our interview with Ross Stockdale, Owner of Thunder Stock Marketing back in the Lancaster/Lebanon area, we discuss his upbringing that propelled him into becoming a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (FCMO) and what values drive him into helping other small business owners realize their true potential in their daily activities.

Guest Bio

Ross Stockdale has served business owners in Lancaster-Lebanon PA for the last 10 years, and lived here for 30. He helps Small Business B2B Service Companies increase their net profit without breaking the bank in 12 months of less as their Fractional CMO. He creates and execute winning marketing strategies to increase profit and decrease time and headaches. He has 10 years of progressive marketing leadership experience, has a consistently proven track record for growing company’s net profit, and has increased SEO effectiveness for over 200 SMB service businesses.

@Rossstockdale717 on Instagram

@Ross_stockdale on Twitter

Ross's Website

• The Thunder Stock Show | Podcast on Spotify - Listen to Ross' podcast, "The Thunder Stock Show", on Spotify, OR any platform in which you listen to your podcasts.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Interviews are the epiphany of showcasing ourselves; it brings voice to our qualifications and accomplishments. Are you prepared for the potential types of interviews? We will cover a high level overview of the various types and how being prepared is more than just your value you bring to the table, but provide more importantly tips to consider that are often overlooked when preparing for your next opportunity to be interviewed. This is part two of a series of episodes exploring the wide variety of services that Your Speaking Voice LLC provides to interested clients.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Personal and professional development are important concepts for us to develop throughout our lifetimes. There will be setbacks; there will be times in which we will have to say "no" to things that will create value. In today's interview, our guest, Ivana Miranda, provides personal experiences that helped to shape our concept of saying "no", while being able to maintain our high-energy, exciting, "let's have fun" moments that we cherish with people of all different backgrounds, while empowering others to perform the same.

Guest Bio

As the 2022-2024 National Communications Chair for Federally Employed Women (FEW), Ivana H. Miranda, M.B.A. establishes and maintains standards and plans related to FEW’s communication strategy. Miranda actively engages with internal and external stakeholders to identify and share compelling stories as she works for the advancement of women in the government. A Project Management Training Specialist with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, she brings a unique blend of experience from Human Resources, finance, sports marketing, communications, sales, and entertainment. With the motto, “mission critical does not equal boring,” she is known for high-energy, interactive events. Miranda is a certified instructional designer and a Distinguished Toastmaster.

Ivana's Website

• Toastmasters International -Home - Learn how a Toastmasters membership can transform your way of creating self-confidence through communication and leadership development. Networking with Toastmasters clubs can create opportunities that you otherwise would not have with any other type of networking event! Learn more and visit a club by clicking on the "Find A Club" button on the website.
• Federally Employed Women - Women In The Government - FEW is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1968 shortly after government issued Executive Order 11375 which added sex-discrimination to the list of prohibited discrimination within the Federal Government. Although E.O. 11375 was an important milestone, several women were concerned that the Civil Service Commission and individual agencies may not put forth the vigorous effort necessary to ensure compliance with E.O. 11375. FEW is a three-tiered organization that consist of a National Board, Regions and Chapters. All three tiers work together to fulfill the mission and sets annual goals for FEW including FEW’s four major program areas:
• -COMPLIANCE
• -DIVERSITY
• -LEGISLATIVE
• -TRAINING
• FEW’s membership is open to those who subscribe to the purposes of the organization and carry out its mission. Learn more at this website!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Although we should work on the inside of ourselves when it comes to unlocking our full potential, it does not always mean that everyone on the outside will see the hard work that you have put into yourself, particularly when it comes to your professional career. Working on your resume is the best extension of your external self in order to show others what you are capable of doing. In this first of a series of episodes describing the offerings of Your Speaking Voice LLC, we cover some tips on how to make your resume stand out in front of others.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Being defeated in an election does not mean that you are a failure, nor does it mean that any other type of success you have is for nothing. It is all about perspective, your willingness to share more of yourself, and what your true purpose is and remembering that commitment. Today's episode features my interview with Ken Krawchuk, current 2026 Pennsylvania Libertarian Governor Candidate, in which he shares his wide, diverse experiences in the information technology (IT) field, his authoring of two books, and his successful radio show on WWDB 860 AM, The Pennsylvania Project, all has cumulative effects from being involved almost 10,000 days within Toastmasters, and beyond.

Guest Bio

Ken has been a registered Libertarian since 1993, and served two terms as Chair of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania. He’s run for public office ten times, including four runs for Abington Township commissioner, once for US Congress, twice for State Representative, and three record-breaking runs for Governor of Pennsylvania. In 2000 he sought the Libertarian nomination for US vice president, ultimately placing third in a field of five, as chosen by the delegates. He currently serves on the Libertarian Party Judicial Committee at the county, state, and national levels and is a candidate for the Libertarian Party for the 2026 Pennsylvania Governor's race.

Ken is a Philadelphia native now living in nearby Abington Township. He and his first wife Roberta have been married seemingly forever, and have three adult daughters and four grandchildren (so far).

Website: https://www.pennsylvaniaproject.com/

• Toastmasters International -Home (https://www.toastmasters.org/) - Interested in learning more about how Toastmasters can increase your self-confidence...even get over asthma attacks like our guest did? Check out this website to learn more about you can improve your communication and leadership skills, anywhere in the world! Check out the "Find A Club" button on the page to specifically learn about clubs close to you (or even meeting online or hybrid!)
• A Starship Story (https://astarshipstory.com/) - Learn about his book, "No Dog On Mars", plus more fiction writing that he has written on this website.
• Atlas Snubbed (http://atlassnubbed.com/) - Read more about Ken's book, "Atlas Snubbed", on this website and pick up a copy for your own enjoyment.
• Ken Krawchuk's Pennsylvania Governor Race 2026 (https://www.kenk4pa.com/) - Follow along Ken's campaign for 2026 Pennsylvania Governor by visiting this webpage!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

No matter what we are setting out to do in our lives in the personal or professional context, we are "captains" of our own starships. In this episode, we explore the debilitating concept of fear and what it can potentially do to us if we are not able to move forward, particularly when we are in situations that limit us from our fullest potential of our voice. By rethinking the concept of fear, we can start to make inroads to the true successes we wish to see in our lives, and start to overcome the barriers to our successes. Being a captain means having other support staff, including a First Officer, being by your side!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Learning from the various generations of history is an important point in creating the best version of ourselves in the present day. What if you have not learned about those stories, and at the same time, want to learn more about your own stories? This is one episode that you want to listen to!

Tom Pfeifer, my guest, and I discuss various stories that has led to Tom's impressive journalism career, and has allowed him to continue the mission of writing those stories for a wide variety of individuals that are seeking to be published.

Guest Bio

Tom Pfeifer has been telling stories since he jumped up on his junior high school lunch table in a black Nehru shirt and white dickey and began “preaching” to his fellow classmates, earning him accolades from his classmates and detention from the cafeteria monitors. (Don’t know what a Nehru shirt or a dickey is? Ask your parents or grandparents.)

As a journalist, Tom won awards from the Associated Press and other news organizations for his storytelling abilities. He followed that up with 15 years on Capitol Hill telling stories for elected officials. For the past 10 years he has been telling and dissecting stories as president/CEO of Consistent Voice Communications.

When not sharing or studying stories, you can find Tom walking along the Shenandoah River, hiking in the national park, or eating bonbons in front of his TV.

Tom's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/YourConsistentVoice

Tom's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@YourConsistentVoice22150

Tom's Website: https://yourconsistentvoice.com

• https://www.toastmasters.org - Learn more about a Toastmasters membership can create more self-confidence through communication and leadership development! In addition to learning more information, you can locate the club closest to you (whether in-person, online, or hybrid) through the "Find A Club" option available on the site.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Whether we want to believe it or not, we have a profound influence on the people in our lives that can create some of the unique versions of ourselves. We may not even realize it, but we are lighthouses that have the light on top brightly lit for all kinds of ships (people) passing by, and helping them to become better. In this episode, we explore how our lighthouses are formed, and how our podcast host's lighthouse was formed by one watercolor exercise by an activities coordinator that helped to share on his life at the most crucial time.

WARNING: This episode does talk about depression, anxiety, and suicide and may not be appropriate to all listeners, particularly those who are triggered by these topics. Listener discretion is advised.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs