Utalk Radio

We were joined by Zack Shada and DC Cody. These talented guys are actors, writer / directors, musicians, and most recently authors of a new book called “Mandy’s Pet Shop: A Pet Shop For Monsters.” The book is about lovable monsters, little sisters, and life lessons! Shada and Cody discuss their inspiration for this book and its message. They talk about the process of how the book came together as well as their future plans for other projects.

Throughout the conversation, they talk about what they hope people – especially children - will get out of their book. You can find out more about Zack and Cody’s book and purchase a copy at their website: mandyspetshop.comor on Amazon.

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What does “respect” mean to you?

Why respect?

Utalk hosts, Steve and Kati, had a sit down about respect and what it means and how it applies to each one of us. They discuss why we need to ask these questions and why we should have an answer ready.

They throw into the convo Aretha Franklin, the Simpsons, and the Golden Rule, as well as talk about the importance of this simple word and how we can learn to respect ourselves.

“You want to be treated like a human being and be respected so why aren’t you treating others with the same respect?”

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We were joined by Actor/Stuntwoman Artist/Songwriter, Sierra Heuermann, who’s been in films like Ouija, Annabelle Comes Home, Terminator: Dark Fate, and more. Sierra discusses how she got into acting and some of her favorite stunts and why she loves her job. 
 
Sierra fills us in on what her part of the entertainment industry looks like and what her job entails. She discusses her background and what prepared her for this kind of work. Sierra shares about the ways in which you can stay in shape and get ready for a shoot.
 
Throughout the conversation, Sierra discusses about her upcoming roles and projects, her first film, and how much work can go into a single scene.
 
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Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati had a conversation about emotions and how we are all unique. They talk about how we are all share similar experiences but can process them in different ways. They focus on how it is natural to grieve and be sad about the loss of something.

Kati discusses how grief and each of us are like snowflakes where we all go through events but experience them in different ways.

Kati talks about how a plate of spaghetti can relate to one’s level of trauma.

Your hosts talk about what we should say to someone that is in the process of grieving.

Steve and Kati talk about recovery and growth after a loss. It is important to grieve in a healthy way.

How do we deal with loss and grief? Do not be afraid to ask for help. Find a healthy way to grieve.

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Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati had a conversation about fear and solutions. They talk about their fears, different phobias people have and crazy stories about the weirdest fears people have had including a man who always drove with his left hand out his window on the roof of his car holding it down to keep creatures from grabbing his car.

Kati shares her fear which is public speaking and Steve shares his fear of swimming.

Kati shares the top three fears of people right now: fear of contracting Covid, Fear of the future and the fear of rejection which includes: social media, romantic relationships and family/friends.

One of your hosts talk about their experience with having Covid and how they relate to people’s fear about Covid. You should take precautions and take it seriously, but you shouldn’t be afraid of Covid.

The future is so uncertain, and everything is up in the air right now so fear of the future is legitimate because we don’t know what is going to happen. Social distancing, businesses closed and mask wearing has become the new normal.

Steve and Kati talk about a big fear right now which is the fear of rejection. People are afraid of not getting likes on their posts, not getting matches on dating profiles, and being rejected by their friends.

Are all of these fears reality or faulty expectations of reality? How do we deal with Fear? Think of fear in this way: Faulty, Expectations, About, Reality. What is the reality of the situation? Is it as bad as you really think it is?

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We were joined on Instagram Live by Actor Hudson Yang who you’ve seen on the show “Fresh Off The Boat,” The Lion Guard and Liv and Maddie. Hudson talks to us about how he got into acting and says his Dad was very involved in getting his career started. He gives advice for how to get started in the acting field and says to start as an extra and work your way up while making connections along the way.

Hudson fills us in about the future of “Fresh Off The Boat” and talks about his involvement in Asian Pacific Heritage Month. He tells us about how he started taking cooking classes and how they were affected by the pandemic. That he will be going back to school, a normal high school and that he has not gone to regular school in while.

He shares about how his family has been impacted by racism and how his father was spit on for being Asian and how that makes him feel.

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The Utalk Crew was joined by Actress, Writer, Producer and Activist Eileen Grubba. Eileen has been in shows like Criminal Minds, Swat, Sons of Anarchy. She tells us about a new project she has been working on since the pandemic.

Eileen tells us about being caught in the protests and having to pack up and leave her house due to the violence. She tells us what it was like looking out her balcony and seeing all the Police activity and the protesters in groups around her neighborhood.

In the conversation we bring up the idea of inclusivity and diversity and that we are all humans and should be respected and valued. Eileen tells us about her work as an activist for the disability community. She fights for fair and equal treatment for those with disabilities and believes everyone has the right to speak up when they are not being treated fairly.

Eileen tells us about what it was like growing up with a disability and being bullied for it. She talks about lessons she has learned from going through her experiences. Eileen reminds us that when you have a disability it doesn’t make you weaker it actually makes you stronger

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Singer, Songwriter and Recording Artist Piper Madison joined Utalk Host Kati on Instagram live for a chat and to world premiere her brand new song off her new album.

Piper is a friend of Utalk’s and has been at many events with us. Kati and Piper got caught up on what they have been doing and how Covid and quarantine has impacted them. Piper lets us in on her love of dogs and Kati talks about the sheep in her neighborhood.

Piper talks to us about how she is using this time to work on herself and learn new hobbies like sewing, painting and that she has been working on a new album.

Piper and Kati tell us what is on their TikTok’s which including: yoga poses, animal videos, lip synch videos and singing videos.

Piper joins our #goodbye2mean campaign and talks about things she has done to be kind to others.

Piper world premiere’s her brand new song “I Found Ya”.

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Utalk hosts Steve, Larissa and Kati had a conversation about racism and all the national unrest going on in the world and how we can be the change during this time.

Steve talks about his experience going to a protest and interviewing young adults that were in attendance. You can hear what Conner, Melinda, Jasmine and Preston (who was the leader of the protest) had to say in this episode.

Steve, Larissa and Kati give some advice on what we can do to be the change and make a difference in our world right now. Larissa talks about making sure we educate ourselves with reliable, credible and a wide range of news sources. Steve talks about how we need to make sure we know the facts and know what is really going on. Fact Girl aka Kati gave us a statistic about how only 19% of young adults believe life is sacred and talks about how we should respect everyone and treat everyone how we want to be treated.

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Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati went live on Instagram for a conversation with all of you. Utalk is all about you talking to us and this episode was all about you!

One of our followers who joined us in the conversation was actor, model and singer Papa A. He told us that he has had productions shut down due to Covid and the stay at home orders. Papa tells us how he got into music and acting and modeling.

Steve talks about learning something from everyone and having mentors. Papa gives advice about not giving up and to keep trying. He says life is about hard work and to put in the work to accomplish your dreams.

Papa inspired us and we hope he will inspire you.

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