In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius speaks with Shawniece Hall, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and romance author, about her unique career path and the balance between caring for others and writing powerful stories. Shawniece shares insights into the world of healthcare, particularly her work caring for the elderly, and what it’s like to be on the frontlines of patient care. She also opens up about her passion for writing, including her debut romance novel Flames, and how her personal experiences have influenced both her healthcare and writing careers.
Shawniece dives into:
    The role of a CNA and what it truly means to take care of others
    The emotional and physical demands of the job, and how it’s not just about giving medical care but emotional support as well
    The challenges and rewards of being a caregiver and how building strong relationships with patients can make all the difference
    How her background in psychology helps her write more nuanced characters in her novels
    The lessons she’s learned about life, failure, and perseverance through both her career as a CNA and her journey as an author
We also explore her book Flames, where she discusses its inspiration, the process of writing a romance novel, and how she blends her personal experiences into her fictional stories.


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In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius sits down with Ciara Robinson, the owner and founder of Divine Curves, Inc., an online plus-size fashion store that empowers women to feel confident and beautiful. Ciara shares her journey of turning a passion for fashion into a thriving business, overcoming challenges, and promoting body positivity for women of all sizes.
Ciara dives into the importance of confidence, self-love, and what it truly means to be “curvy” versus “fat,” as well as how fashion can be a tool for boosting self-esteem. She talks about the inspiration behind Divine Curves, why she focuses on representing diverse bodies, and how she navigates running a business while juggling multiple roles as an educator, coach, and entrepreneur.
We also dive into:
    The origin story of Divine Curves and how Ciara went from cubicle life to business owner
    How Ciara built confidence over time and the role of her business in helping others do the same
    The importance of representation in fashion and how it feels to have your brand seen by others
    Lessons learned from both successes and failures, including a major mistake with her first business attempt
    The balancing act of running a business, teaching, and coaching
    How Ciara uses social media to market her business and what it means to stand out in a saturated market


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In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius sits down with John C. Morgan, a professional presidential impersonator, comedian, and entertainer, to talk about his unique career impersonating U.S. presidents. John shares how he discovered his talent for impersonating George W. Bush, how he honed his skills, and what it’s like to perform in front of large audiences, including his experience on America's Got Talent.
John breaks down (in teen-friendly language!) the art of impersonation, from the voice to body language, and how comedy and music blend into his performances. He also shares hilarious stories from his career, including impersonating presidents in unique situations like a World Cup stadium in Holland, and how he turned boos into laughs on a reality TV show.
We also dive into:
    The first time John performed his presidential impersonation in front of an audience
    How John prepares for his performances, including watching videos of presidents in different settings
    The importance of confidence, timing, and authenticity in his work
    Funny stories about performing as presidents and dealing with unexpected reactions
    What teens can learn from his journey about overcoming fear and pursuing what they love

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In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius sits down with Jason Asa, real estate team leader, coach, and entrepreneur, to talk about the world of real estate and what it truly takes to succeed. Jason shares his journey from a construction job at age 7 to becoming a real estate powerhouse, including how mindset and communication are key in this fast-paced industry.
Jason breaks down (in teen-friendly language!) what real estate agents really do beyond just showing houses — from being a therapist to managing large transactions and leading a team. Plus, he talks about how to build lasting relationships with clients and the importance of being authentic in the business.
We also dive into:
    How Jason got started in real estate and what made him choose it as a career
    The challenges of passing the real estate exam (13 times!)
    The biggest misconception people have about real estate agents and what they really do
    The importance of empathy and leadership in both real estate and life
    How real estate can be a pathway to financial freedom with the right mindset
    Math Corners: A real-world coaching word problem and its application to real estate
    Heart of the Lion: Integrity, leadership, and the importance of being genuine in business

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In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius sits down with Chef Crystal Clark, the talented chef and baker behind Crystal Bakes, to talk about the world of baking, cooking, and community service. Crystal shares her journey from childhood baking disasters to running her own successful business and feeding the Orlando community.
Chef Crystal breaks down (in teen-friendly language!) the highs and lows of running a bakery, the importance of math in the kitchen, and why food can bring people together. Plus, she talks about her work feeding soldiers, the challenges of culinary school, and the joys of baking cookies.
We also dive into:
    How Crystal transitioned from science to cooking and why she chose the culinary path
    What goes into running a baking business (besides just baking!)
    Crystal’s signature cookie, the BFC (Big Freaking Cookie!)
    The hardest dessert to make: soufflés (timing is everything!)
    Math Corners: How math plays a key role in baking and cooking
    Heart of the Lion: Leadership and patience in the kitchen

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In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius sits down with Jarrod Daab, Vice President of Fund Development at Lighthouse of Central Florida, to talk about real-world careers that make a difference—especially careers that support people who are blind or living with vision loss.
Jared breaks down (in teen-friendly language!) what fundraising / fund development actually is, how nonprofits build trust, and why transparency matters—plus how Lighthouse helps people build daily living skills like orientation & mobility, navigating safely, and gaining independence.
We also dive into:
•    Why Jared chose nonprofit work (and what surprises most people about it)
•    How donations are used responsibly to grow programs
•    Lighthouse’s signature event “Dining in the Dark” (a full pitch-black dining experience!)
•    Parenting, leadership, and what schools should teach (budgeting, life skills, and more)
•    Math Corners: A real-world sign-order word problem (Braille + accessibility!)
•    Heart of the Lion: Leadership without needing a title

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On this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius talks with Jordan Ostroff, attorney and owner of Carp DM Consulting, who helps lawyers build businesses that don’t burn them out. Jordan is known for working around 24 hours a week, using systems, delegation, and automation so work fits into life — not the other way around.
This isn’t your typical lawyer interview. It’s a real conversation about defining success, protecting mental health, and building a career that doesn’t replace your family, your health, or your happiness.
 In this episode, you’ll learn:
•    Why “being busy” can actually mean you’re stuck, not winning
•    What lawyers really do (argue over words in laws and contracts!)
•    The shocking reality of burnout in the legal profession
•    How Jordan transitioned from courtroom life to running a business
•    Why “if your business needs you nonstop, you don’t have a business — you have a job”
•    The #1 mistake professionals make with their time (and how to fix it)
•    How automation and systems create freedom
•    Why critical thinking is a superpower for teens (especially in the AI era)

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Today on The Tiberius Show, Tiberius sits down with a powerful guest: ETANO (aka Nick Jeffers) — a Christian hip-hop artist who’s using music, storytelling, and faith to make an impact.
From writing remixes in class… to being inspired by Tupac… to shifting his entire direction after life challenges — ETANO opens up about what it really means to create music with purpose.
This episode is real, funny, honest, and full of lessons about identity, confidence, and choosing faith even when life gets messy.
 In this episode, you’ll hear:
•    What Christian hip-hop really means (and why people misunderstand it)
•    How fear of public speaking turned into a music journey
•    The moment his focus changed from secular music to faith-driven music
•    What “God Got Me” means to him personally
•    Why he believes kids should “do it your way” — not chase trends
•    How he writes music: beat-first vs lyrics-first
•    Why he scrapped an entire secular album and rebuilt it with a new mission
•    A fun Math Corners challenge about bars, choruses, and collabs
•    Heart of a Lion: Nobility — leadership through selflessness

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Welcome back to The Tiberius Show! 🎙️
 Today’s episode is all about fire, explosions, and special effects… BUT safely (seriously: do not try this at home).
Our guest is Andy Nichols, a special effects and pyrotechnics expert and the owner of Orlando Special Effects. Andy explains what pyrotechnics really are, where you see practical effects in real life (movies, theme parks, concerts, haunted houses, and even sporting events), and why training + safety rules are what make the creativity possible.
Andy also talks about air cannons and confetti cannons, how effects are built, how safety distances work, and what it’s like to get paid to blow up cars (for movies… legally 😄). Then we jump into Math Corners and Heart of the Lion with a great integrity story that shows what it means to do the right thing.
 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• What a pyrotechnics expert actually does
 • Where special effects show up outside of movies
 • How air cannons and confetti cannons work
 • Why safety is always more important than “cool”
 • How rules/standards help creativity (not block it)
 • What happens when an effect doesn’t go as planned
 • Skills teens can start learning now (trades + problem-solving)
 • How CGI and practical effects work together
 • Real-world math used for safe distances and show planning
 • A powerful real-life integrity story from Andy

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In this exciting episode of The Tiberius Show, we’re joined by Maxine Dennis, the CEO of Champion Valley Adventure Park in Lakeville, Minnesota. Maxine shares her journey from running escape rooms to overseeing one of the coolest adventure parks around, packed with paintball, axe throwing, archery tag, camping, and more.
 Discussion Points
•    Champion Valley Adventure Park: Running an adventure park with paintball, axe throwing, and more.
•    Maxine’s Journey: From escape rooms to CEO of a 150-acre park.
•    Business Advice: How close connection with customers is key to success.
•    Entrepreneurship: The highs and lows of being your own boss.
•    Staffing & Leadership: The challenges of managing young employees in an outdoor, adventure-based business.
•    Adventure Park Fun: Weirdest moments at the park, team-building with employees, and upcoming events like zombie paintball.
•    Telos: Helping teens find their passion and build careers through structured gap years.
•    Life Lessons: What Maxine learned from her parents' small business and how it shaped her career.

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