On Episode #6 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Derek Davis, a Cali Sober Bartender and Postpartum Doula, located in Southeast Michigan.  Derek shares with us his journey as a Trans man and why his role as Mr. Trans Michigan 2024 is so important to him and the communities he serves.  We learn what a Postpartum Doula is and what they do and that I am considered 'straight edged'.  Tedi and Derek talk about their love of Sasha Colby and why so many conservatives are threatened by those in the Trans community.  This is  a 'nothing is off the table', no-holds barred conversation, one you definitely do not want to miss.   You can connect with Derek at:

Derek Davis
Cali Sober Bartender & Postpartum Doula

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hdavis
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/satranic666/
Email:  [email protected]

Resources:
Trans Day of Visibility (March 31, 2024)
215 West Ferndale (Nightclub/Event Venue)
Trans USA Pageant (website)
Sash Colby (Winner of Season #15 or RuPaul's Drag Race)
International Childbirth Education Association (website)

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On Episode #5 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Nikki Thompson Frazier, Founder & Owner of Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe, which is located in the historic Knapp's Building in downtown Lansing, MI.  Tedi and Nikki talk about how the bakery and cafe got started and why it has a strong focus on those with food allergies. Nikki shares with us the amazing treats and more you can get at Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe and how they are connected with Hollywood.  Nikki provides us with some great advice and resources on how you too can be a small business owner.  You can connect with Nikki at:

Nikki Thompson Frazier, Founder & Owner
Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe
Website:  https://www.sweetencounterbakery.com/
Phone:  (517) 730-5005
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sweetencounterbakery
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-thompson-frazier-a361b41
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sweetencounterbakery
Email: [email protected]

Resources:
https://rachelrodgers.com/

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest  Trevis Gleason, Chef, Published Author & Disability Advocate, located in West Kerry, Ireland.  Trevis shares with us his amazing journey around the world and how this provided some incredible lessons for living well.  We learn about Trevis's new book Living well with Multiple Sclerosis and where the inspiration for writing this came from.  Trevis provides us with some information information on what Multiple Sclerosis is and what it's like to live with MS.  We also learn how we can be strong allies and advocates for those living with MS.  This is one conversation you do not want to miss.  You can connect with Trevis at:

Trevis L. Gleason, Author

Website: Everyday Health/Living w/MS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeWithMS

Trevis's Pulished Work:

Living well with Multiple Sclerosis (2024 Coffeetown Press)
Chef Interrupted (2015 Coffeetown Press, 2017 The Collins Press)
Dingle Dinners (2017 The Collins Press, 2019 O’Brien Press)
The Burren Dinners (2019 O’Brien Press) 

Links & Resources:

MS International Federation
Ireland: County by County (PBS)

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On Episode 3 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest  Shelley Davis-Boyd, President of Integrare Collaborative, which is located in Lansing, MI.  Tedi and Shelley talk about all things Certified Life Coaching, what this is and how it can help us to grow both personally and professionally.  Shelley shares with us her style of coaching and why she enjoys helping others to achieve their life goals.  Tedi and Shelley discuss the importance of having integrity, being honest and presenting as your true authentic self.  You do not want to miss this fascinating conversation.  You can connect with Shelley at:

Shelley Davis Boyd, MBA, CAE, CLC
Integrare Collaborative
Website:  https://www.integrarecollaborative.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrareCollab
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mieshelimage
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/integrarecollaborative/
Email:   [email protected]

Links & Resources:

Real Talk w/Tedi - Season #1, Episode #7

Make Your Bed: Little Things That can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
Authored by Admiral William H. Raven 

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On Episode Two of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest Jamie Ashby, the current reigning Miss Trans Michigan USA, of Lansing, MI.    Jamie is back to share with us her journey to the Mr. & Miss Trans USA pageant that took place in November 2023 in Milwaukee, WI.   Jamie and Tedi talk about how she (Jamie) discovered her true self and what it took to get where she is today.  Tedi shares some alarming statistics and Jamie tells us how we can all be better Allies.  You can connect with Jamie at:

Jamie Ashby:
Connect w/Jamie on Facebook
Connect w/Jamie on Instagram

Links & Resources:

Real Talk w/Tedi - Season 3, Episode #15

https://www.transusanationalpageantry.com/

https://goaffirmations.org/

https://migenconnect.org/

https://pflag.org/findachapter/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2022/ 

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On Episode One of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes  K Lynn Smith, an award-winning artist and writer from Michigan.  K Lynn is best known as the writer and artist of the western comic PLUME.   Tedi and K Lynn talk about all things comics.  Tedi provides a brief history of comics in the U.S. and K Lyn shares with us her journey from aspirations of being an animator to creating, writing and selling her own comic books.  K Lynn explains what ComicCons are and why we should attend.  Comics may not be what you remember as a kid so join us for this fascinating conversation.  You can connect with K Lynn at:

Website:  http://www.klynnsmith.net/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/plumecomic/
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/KLynnTweets
Instagram:  http://instagram.com/handmadecrown
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/KLynnSmithTube
Email:  [email protected]

Capital City ComicCon

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On the final episode of Season 3 of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes his Co-Host, Cindy Whittum,  Recruitment and Internship Specialist, State of Michigan (EGLE), for a candid discussion about the holidays (the good, the bad and the ugly).  Tedi and Cindy talk about what they like and dislike about the Christmas holiday, holiday gift giving and the dreaded office holiday party.  Cindy shares with us her favorite Christmas song and some tips on how to be a good gift giver.  Tedi announces he is a scrooge and why he is not a fan of the holidays, plus much, much more.  You can connect with Cindy at:

Cindy Whittum, Co-Host
Recruitment and Internship Specialist, State of Michigan, EGLE
Website:  https://www.michigan.gov/leo
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwhittum
Phone:  (517) 914-6595
Email:   [email protected]

Holiday Resources (Shop Local in Lansing):

Swan Creek Candle of Perry (Website)
Paint Your Poison (Website)
Baked Goods by Dominic (Facebook Page)
Absolute Gallery (Facebook Page)
Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary (Nonprofit Website)
Bradly's HG (Website)
The Peanut Shop (Website)
The Beeswax BARRN (Website)
Old Town General Store (Website)
Kean's Store Company (Website)
Mother & Earth (Website)
#517 Lansing (Website)
Flat, Black & Circular (Website)
Reo Town Marketplace (Website)
Lansing Clothing Company (Website)
Saddleback BBQ (Website)


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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Allison Spooner, Writer & Creative Warrior, located in Lansing, MI.  Allison shares with us all the details about her new book: Lost Girl: A Neverland Story (available now).   Tedi and Allison talk about her (Allison's) passion for writing and why/how she started creating stories that bring her characters to life, sometimes in unexpected ways.  Allison schools Tedi on what 'Flash Fiction' is and shares with us her upcoming projects for 2024.  We also learn what 'Allison's favorite book is (spoiler alert, it's To Kill a Mockingbird.  You can connect with Allison at:

Allison Spooner
Writer, Creative Warrior
Website: www.allisonspoonerwriter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorallisonspooner/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorallisonspooner/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorallisonspooner
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CreativeWarriorClub

Join My Mailing List: https://bit.ly/3mbWEho 

How to Purchase Allison's Books? Use this link to get discounted books SIGNED AND SHIPPED.  Book Bundles & Deals: https://forms.gle/Awy6mJUdhfBc11UUA 

(Please order by December 15th to guarantee shipping!)

Find Allison on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47sItXY 

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Ieva Rutkauskaitė (Yeh Va Root-koh-sky'-tea) a 16-year old exchange student from Lithuania who is now living in Grand Rapids, MI.   Tedi and Ivea have a fascinating conversation about her (Ivea's) journey to the United States to be an exchange student in Grand Rapids, MI.  Ivea shares with us her experiences of coming to America and the differences in her education here and in her home country.  Ivea shares with us what she likes most about being a teen in the U.S. and her future plans.   If you would like to connect with Ivea, please send us a message her at The Real Talk Network:

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Victoria Meadows, Marketing Director at the Capital Area District Libraries, located in Lansing, MI.    Tedi and Victoria talk about today's library and the many services available to the public.  Victoria shares with us her passion for reading and her love of books and the library.   It is clear based on our conversation that this is not your grandfathers library.  You can connect with Victoria at:

Website:  https://www.cadl.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cadlibrary
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cadlibrary/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cadl
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (517) 367-6348 

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