Shana Francesca is a life designer, speaker, founder, and CEO of Concinnate. Shana has been featured in Shoutout LA, Living Cozy, and Emotional Intelligence + Magazine.

Previously on Part I of this conversation, Shana talked about the struggles she endured as a child. As an infant, her parents joined a Christian cult. Her parents also had no tools to process their childhood trauma. As a result, this led to an abusive household. Shana discusses being a victim of sexual assault throughout her childhood, which led to suicidal ideology, anorexia, and bulimia.

In Part II, Shana tells us what she did to escape that toxic environment at 26. What ultimately saved her life? How did generational trauma from her parents trickle down to her? How has it impacted her in relationships? Finally, Shana discusses being an author.

Find out all about Shana and Concinnate at: www.concinnate.world

Next Monday, the Shadows Podcast brings to you a 3x Olympic Gold Medalist with USA Softball and 3x National Champion during her time at the University of Arizona, Leah Amico!

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com.

Shana Francesca is a life designer, speaker, founder and CEO of Concinnate. She’s been featured in Shoutout LA, Living Cozy, and Emotional Intelligence + Magazine.

During Part I of this conversation, Shana talks about why our home needs to be an authentic reflection of who we are and ties our space into our mental health.

Then Shana opens up about the struggles she endured as a child. As an infant, her parents joined an evangelical Christian cult. Her parents also had no tools to process their childhood trauma. As a result, this led to an abusive household. Shana discusses being a victim of sexual assault throughout her childhood, which led to suicidal ideology, anorexia, and bulimia.

Stay tuned for Part II of Shana Francesca’s journey from victim to victor this Thursday!

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com.

After graduating college, Chancellor Jackson traveled to China to teach English. Then on April 4, 2019, the Beijing Police showed up at his apartment door and arrested him on drug charges.

Part II of this conversation hears Chancellor talk about his 14 days in a Beijing prison, his release, his mentality after he returned to the United States, becoming an author, and his work with at-risk teens.

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast, www.theshadowspodcast.com, and our YouTube Channel (@TheShadowsPodcast)!

After graduating college, Chancellor Jackson traveled to China to teach English. Then on April 4, 2019, the Beijing Police showed up at his apartment door and arrested him on drug charges.

Part I of this conversation hears Chancellor talk about traveling as a child, playing football and graduating from Stetson, and how he landed the job teaching English in China.

Also, Chancellor talks about the day the Beijing police showed up and his apartment and what transpired upon their arrival.

Stay tuned for Part II of this conversation this Thursday!

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast, www.theshadowspodcast.com, and our YouTube Channel (@TheShadowsPodcast)!

From Broken To Bold

Mo Isom Aiken had a record setting career as a goalie for Louisiana State University, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Public Speaker, and Christ-Follower.

Part II picks up with Mo discussing her mental and physical recovery from her horrific car accident. She talks about the NCAA loophole that allowed her to make national headlines by trying out for the LSU football team. How does she balance her spiritual, emotional, physical, and social pillars in her life while living on the road with her family? Mo discusses her New York Times best-seller Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations The Church Forgot as well as when is the right time to have the conversation every parent dreads with their children. Finally, Mo tells us all about BOLDLIFE Ministry and all the fantastic things they’re doing.

Instagram: @moisom

Website: www.moisom.com

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com.

From Broken To Bold

Mo Isom Aiken had a record setting career as a goalie for Louisiana State University, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Public Speaker, and Christ-Follower.

Part I of this raw and candid interview starts with Mo taking us back to her upbringing in Marietta, Georgia. When did she discover her love for soccer? How did her healthy drive for success evolve into an unhealthy need for perfection? Everyone was praising Mo, but inside she was battling anorexia, bulimia and was addicted to diet pills. Listen as she talks about a heartwarming conversation her mother had with her before heading off to LSU.

Mo is transparent in talking about losing her father to suicide when she was nineteen. She says this filled her with hurt, pain, anger, and suicidal ideations. She also opens up about the car wreck she was involved in while driving from Baton Rouge to Atlanta. While hanging upside down in her car and blood pouring down her face, she became overwhelmed by the support and love of God.

Part II of this incredible interview will be available this Thursday, January 19.

Instagram: @moisom

Website: www.moisom.com

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Biko Skalla is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast entertainer for the Savannah Bananas!

Listen to Part II with Biko talking about living his dream of making his network television debut on ESPN only to have a worst-case scenario unfold on live television. How did he react at the moment? He also talks about the Bananaland Documentary, the 2022 and upcoming 2023 Bananas World Tour, winning his Emmy award, and more Banana Ball!

Finally, Biko gives you a peak behind the curtain at the creativity that transpires with the Savannah Bananas team and gives some recipes for getting those creative juices flowing.

Check out the Savannah Bananas at www.thesavannahbananas.com

This episode is now available at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast, www.theshadowspodcast.com, and this Friday on our YouTube Channel (@TheShadowsPodcast)

Biko Skalla is an Emmy Award-winning Broadcast Entertainer for the Savannah Bananas!

Listen to Part I with Biko discussing his childhood aspirations and friendship with his late-neighbor Frank. How did that relationship plant the seeds for him to attend Syracuse University? How did he go from calling Saugerties Stallions baseball games for chicken tenders, hamburgers, and hotdogs to an associate producer role with the Major League Baseball Network? How did the events from the global pandemic lead to him landing a gig as the Broadcast Entertainer with the Savannah Bananas? Finally, how have social media and fan interaction become a vital part of the success of the Bananas?

Check out the Savannah Bananas at www.thesavannahbananas.com

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast, www.theshadowspodcast.com, and our YouTube Channel (@TheShadowsPodcast)! Stay tuned for Part II with Biko Skalla this Thursday!

Happy New Year from the Shadows Podcast! We roll into 2023 with a very special co-host, Jerry Dugan! Jerry is the host of the Beyond the Rut Podcast and tag team partner with the Lima Charlie Network.

This week we recap the months of July-December. Some of the topics discussed in this episode include:

- Recap of the Veterans Series and the way ahead for 2023.

- Rise From The Shadows Season 2: Behind the Mask.

- The experience of being a part of the Podcast Influencer group at the Air Force Sergeants Association Conference this past August in San Antonio, including Tripp’s travel issues.

- The idea behind rebranding and the 100th episode

- Jerry talks to Tripp about changes for the Shadows Podcast starting next week.

Special thanks to Jerry Dugan! Check out Beyond the Rut Podcast at https://beyondtherut.com/.

Check out the Shadows Podcast NEXT WEEK with the Broadcaster Entertainer for the Savannah Bananas, Bikko Skalla! He went from dreaming of making it to the major leagues in his background to becoming the voice of one of the most entertaining acts in sports with Banana Ball!

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast, www.theshadowspodcast.com, and our YouTube Channel (@TheShadowsPodcast)!

Merry Christmas from the Shadows Podcast! We welcome you to our Christmas Day 2022 Year in Review Special!

During this episode, we recap what happened from January to the end of June.

Also, the host of the Drive On Podcast, Scott DeLuzio, and the host of the Wartime Leadership Podcast, Nathan Coy, join us to talk about their shows, the non-profit organizations they competed for, and what’s next for 2023.

At the end of this episode, we announce the podcast that received the most 5-star review over a week during our first annual Streams of Giving competition! 100% of the winnings were donated to the winning non-profit at the end of the episode!

Stay tuned for part 2 of our 2022 Year in Review New Year’s Day episode next week!

Check out this episode at www.linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast, www.theshadowspodcast.com, and our YouTube Channel (@TheShadowsPodcast)!

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