Chris LeFlore is a Williams College grad who is currently an intern with the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington D.C. He grew up in Detroit and still maintains a deep connection with it. He is an activist in the community in many ways .

Topics We Discuss Include

-Past experiences helping Detroit

-Influence of his Mother on his activism and interests

-Blog - CFLO Manifesto

-Juneteenth Event - Celebration of Black Economic Liberation

- Congressional Black Caucus Intern

-Plans for the Future

-How Best to get Involved in Your Community

Chris' Blog

https://cflomanifesto.wordpress.com/

https://www.bankblackusa.org/

Gretchen Klempa is a college grad living in Boston. She is the lead singer for the band Gretchen and the Pickpockets. Based out of New Hampshire, Gretchen and the Pickpockets is a jazz/soul/rock band that produces and performs original music in the New England area.

Gretchen joined the show and we discussed topics like:

- Origin of the band/band name

- Current state of the band (shows, recording, new members)

- Time Commitment of a band

- What kind of music do you guys classify as?

- Goals for the band

- Live performances vs. Studio recording

- Crazy band moments/rituals/stories

- What other interests do you have?

- Discussion on Gretchen's love of travel and food

Part 2 of episode:

- I share random thoughts on breaking free from obligations

- Minimalist attitude

- Fight Club quote: "No fear, no distractions; the ability to let that which does not matter, truly slide"

Bonus Track! "Sweet Sweet Love" - Gretchen and the Pickpockets

Gretchen and the Pickpockets Links

Website: http://www.gretchenandthepickpockets.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3O0OBTUe0YpniYnGWm5sEi

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gretchenandthepickpockets

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnp_rocks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GretchenandthePickpockets/

Daiton Lachapelle is from Northbridge MA. Daiton has many interests including olympic lifting, all kinds of sports, and a variety of academic interests including science, technology, and history.

Topics Discussed Include:

- 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick

- Zecharia Sitchin's Translation of Ancient Sumerian Texts

- The Anunnaki and the 12th planet (Nibiru)

- More Alien Talk

- New Age of Information - How to Sort the Truth

- Corporate Interests - Media controlled by Money

- Future of Space Technology and Travel

- Why Leave Earth?

- Crazy Humans - Skydiving, Olympic Lifters

Links for topics covered:

2001: A Space Odyssey http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/

The 12th Planet by Zecharia Sitchin: http://amzn.to/2sTWmya

Fingerprints of the Gods, by Graham Hancock: http://amzn.to/2sRPNwz

A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking: http://amzn.to/2sUpN3f

Back to the Future 2: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096874/

In the Second Solo Episode, I discuss a lot of interesting topics!

- Sarah Knight's Ted Talk "The Magic of Not Giving a Fuck"

- Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwRzjFQa_Og

- Discussion on Societal and Peer Pressure

- Quotes from Henry David Thoreau and Aldo Leopold on nonconformity

- Why is it so hard to be yourself?

- Deep Secrets, We all have them, We are all hiding something

- Mind Blowing Movie Scene - Room, 2015 film

-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMTwWsncshw

- New Experiences!!!!! Humans need them!

-Bonus Track: "The Mighty Rio Grande" by artist "This Will Destroy You"

Greg Hurd is a board operator, freelance voice talent, and co-host of a podcast(By the Time You Hear This) and a sports talk radio show (Sports Round Table). He is from Atlanta, and has a passion for music and sports. He is also the voice of the Inspire Wire podcast intro!

Topics Discussed:

-Freelance Voice Talent

-Closer look into producing, editing, sound engineering

-Any crazy client requests?

-Creative Exploits - Everyone can Create

-Music Podcast

-Stories behind the music

-Sports Talk Radio Show

-NBA Finals Talk

- BONUS - Original instrumental track by Greg called "Not What You Needed"

Greg's Links

Music podcast website: www.bythetimeyouhearthis.com

Sports talk Show website: www.srtradio.com

Fiverr page: fiverr.com/greghurd

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thegreghurd/

Samantha Livingstone is an Olympic Gold Medalist, transformational speaker, writer and empowerment coach, mama of four girls and ME-time warrior. She is on a mission to help inspire and empower others to step into their light – to live free, dream big and shine bright. She is the founder and mentor of Inspire & Empower, a team of over 50 entrepreneurs – supporting them as they turn their passion for helping people live healthier and more fulfilling lives into a thriving business.

You can learn more about Samantha at samanthalivingstone.com

Topics Discussed in the Episode:

- Career Transition from Teacher to Entrepreneur

- Life Changing Moment - Story of her child's near death experience

- Discussion of her 3-year old new business as a wellness and life coach

- Shedding the Perfectionist, embracing Self-Compassion

- Blocking out the Noise/What other people may think

-The Inner Critic

-Living with Intention, A life by design

-Stories from the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

Samantha Livingstone Links:

My website: samanthalivingstone.com

Here's the link for my free gift RE letting go of perfection ~ www.samanthalivingstone.com/roadmap

I'm over on FB @ www.fb.com/slivingstonewellness

Sarah is a professional traveler that also runs a travel blog called "The Five Foot Traveler". Her initial statement found on her website about page:

Hello World! I’m Sarah, The Five Foot Traveler, and I choose to dream out loud. After conquering a crippling fear of flying, I’ve developed an unquenchable passion for traveling. Since my newfound freedom, I have set foot on all seven continents, explored 81 countries, and continue to strive to live life to the fullest with utmost zest.

Topics We Discuss:

- Nature or Nurture: Natural born traveler, or learned to love it?

-When did you know you needed to travel full-time?

-How did you do it?

- Travel Planning, the Process

- How do you financially support your traveling?

- What have been some of your highlights?

- Plans for the future?

- Advice for others with regard to more permanent travel options

-BONUS: Cool stories from Sarah's experiences!!

-STORY: My first account of meeting my Spanish teammates (American Football)

Sarah's Links:

her blog:

www.thefivefoottraveler.com

You can join my online marketing team here: www.joinme.thefivefoottraveler.com

You can join my private FB group about working remotely here: www.facebook.com/groups/dreamandworkremotely

And you can follow my adventures on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/thefivefoottraveler

Matt Keys is a recent college grad from UMass Amherst living in Boston and working in the sales department for a software company. He has always been a competitive person, which has lead to success in the classroom, workplace, and soccer field. He currently owns and runs ID Sports USA, a soccer recruiting showcase for prospective college athletes.

Topics we discuss include:

- ID Sports USA - what is it? how did it start?

- Competitive market to enter (soccer showcases)

- Risk/Reward, Time Commitment of Owning a Business

- Future of the business

- Current job discussion

- Investing advice for recent college grads

- Dual Citizenship (USA & Australia)

- Discussion of Australian culture

- STORY: That time when Matt Keys hosted an awesome beach party sleepover on the night of a monsoon thunderstorm

Matt's Links:

www.IDsportsUSA.com

Social Media: Search @idsportsusa

Investing:

www.betterment.com

www.robinhood.com

In my first solo episode, I talk about a lot of cool stuff!!

- Brief background of my life from high school to present day

- What I am up to now besides the podcast

- Thoughts on my time traveling

- Thoughts on taking time off after college (gap year)

- Benefits of experiencing new cultures

- Thoughts on Career Paths

- Societal and Peer Pressure regarding career interests

- BONUS story: I recap one of my favorite scenes from the movie Fight Club - Must see movie, inspirational scene!

Fight Club Scene youtube clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdwyAcJ8j2U

Subscribe on iTunes!: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspire-wire-podcast/id1217307701?mt=2

Matt Karamazov is a human rights activist, nightclub bouncer, and hardcore reader. He writes about books, self-discipline, and human rights at Godlike Discipline, and you can get his free ebook on how to radically improve your own levels of self-discipline. Between workouts, Matt is trying to read 1,000 books before he turns 30, and start a non-profit that allows volunteers to earn money just by tracking the hours they already spend volunteering.

Topics Discussed:

- Typical weekday in his life

- Goal: Read 1000 books by the time he is 30 years old

- Jobs he currently holds : Nightclub bouncer, hospital helpdesk

- Time Management

- Experiences Boxing in Russia

- Experience Volunteering in India

- Our most valuable asset: TIME

- Benefits of meditation

- Importance of Using time wisely and not trading it for material things

- BONUS story - My last 48 hours and how I have Bell's Palsy. (the left side of my face is temporarily numb)

Matt's Links:

http://godlikediscipline.com/

https://volunteerincentivesprogram.wordpress.com/