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This week on the Y'all Be Good Podcast, we're keeping things in the family!

Ralf sits down for an impromptu conversation with a very special guest: his 14-year-old son, Leon!

As a freshman in high school, Leon gives us a firsthand look at what it's like being a teenager in today's world. From navigating high school and friendships to growing up in a generation that's very different from the one his dad remembers, we get to hear what life looks like through the eyes of a 14-year-old.

What's changed since Ralf was in school? What's stayed the same? And what does a freshman actually think about life these days?

It's a fun, laid-back father-and-son conversation that gives us a little glimpse into the next generation.

No big agenda. No prepared speeches. Just a dad, his son, and a microphone.

Freshman Year: Through Leon's Eyes

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We're reaching into the Y'all Be Good vault this week and bringing back our Halloween Special from last year!

Growing up, Ralf and Heather had two VERY different experiences when it came to Halloween.

For Heather, Halloween meant costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, and all the fun that came with it.

For Ralf? Well… let's just say Halloween wasn't exactly on the approved holiday list. 😂

This week, we're revisiting a fun conversation about our childhoods, family traditions, different upbringings, and how two people can grow up with completely different perspectives on the same holiday.

From childhood memories to the things we were (and weren't!) allowed to do, it's a lighthearted trip down memory lane with plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you grew up collecting pillowcases full of candy or watching everyone else head out trick-or-treating, there's probably something in this episode you'll relate to.

Originally aired in 2025.

Happy Halloween, everybody! 🎃

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This week on the Y'all Be Good Podcast, Ralf and Heather sit down with Cassie B, the creative mind behind Cassie B Artistry, for a conversation about creativity, confidence, compassion, and the power of helping people feel comfortable in their own skin.

From permanent brows and fine-line tattoos to scalp micropigmentation and other specialized services, Cassie has built her artistry around a simple but powerful mission: helping people feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.

But one of the most meaningful parts of her work goes far beyond traditional cosmetic tattooing.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we explore Cassie's work in areola restoration tattooing, a specialized service that can help breast cancer survivors reclaim a sense of confidence and wholeness following mastectomies and reconstructive surgery.

We talk about the artistry, compassion, and personal connection behind this work, and how something that might seem small to one person can mean the world to someone else.

Of course, we also get to know Cassie beyond her business! We explore her creative side, her passion for helping others, and the philosophy that guides her work.

And perhaps our favorite connection? Cassie's belief in simply being good to people—something that couldn't align more perfectly with what Y'all Be Good is all about.

It's a conversation about creativity, kindness, resilience, and the beautiful ways people can make a difference in someone else's life.

The Art of Feeling Like Yourself — with Cassie B of Cassie B Artistry

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This week on the Y'all Be Good Podcast, Ralf and Heather sit down with Beth Mentink, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), owner and clinical coordinator of Fresh Coast Counseling, for a conversation about mental health, family, and creating better opportunities for children who need additional support.

Beth's journey has taken her from volunteering with the Peace Corps in Peru to working in child protection, teaching, school counseling, and mental health therapy. Throughout her career, one thing has remained consistent: her passion for helping children and families.

That passion led her to open Fresh Coast Counseling, a day treatment and intensive outpatient program (IOP) designed to provide children and adolescents with a higher level of mental health care close to home.

We explore Beth's professional journey, the need for accessible mental health resources, and what it takes to create a safe, supportive environment where young people and their families can feel understood and cared for.

As a mother of two, including a daughter with autism, Beth also brings a personal perspective to the conversation about parenting, neurodiversity, and the challenges families navigate every day.

It's a conversation about compassion, community, and the importance of making sure children and families have somewhere to turn when they need additional support.

Supporting Brighter Tomorrows — with Beth Mentink of Fresh Coast Counseling

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What actually makes someone a good leader? And is being “in charge” the same thing as actually knowing how to lead?

This week on Y’all Be Good, Ralf and Heather sit down with Brittney G. for a conversation about the real-life side of leadership—the stuff that doesn’t always fit neatly into a leadership book.

Brittney has spent years leading people and teams, learning plenty of lessons along the way. She recently started her own podcast, leaderShift, where she shares quick, practical thoughts and advice for people looking to become better leaders.

We talk about holding people accountable while still maintaining relationships, adapting your leadership style to different personalities, communicating expectations, learning from people like John Maxwell, and knowing when someone needs coaching versus when something simply isn’t working.

But we also turn the mirror around: What happens when the problem isn’t your team… it’s you? How willing are good leaders to recognize their own shortcomings, change their approach, and admit when they could be doing better?

As business owners, managers, employees—or simply people trying to influence others well—leadership touches a whole lot more of our lives than we realize.

No perfect formulas. Just three people talking about what it looks like to lead actual human beings.

🎙️ Leadership Isn’t a Title — with Brittney G.

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Ralf and Heather are back behind the microphones this week—and there is absolutely no plan. 😂

Sometimes the best Y’all Be Good episodes happen when we sit down, turn on the microphones, and just see where the conversation takes us. This week is one of those.

We catch up on life, bounce around some completely random topics, probably get distracted more than once…and then we're joined by a familiar voice.

Ingrid is back!

An old friend of the podcast who has since moved away, Ingrid calls in to catch up with Ralf and Heather. We talk about what she's been up to, life since the last time we talked, and fall right back into the kind of conversation you have with an old friend where it somehow feels like no time has passed at all.

No big agenda. No serious interview. Just friends catching up, laughing, telling stories, and letting you hang out with us for a while.

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This week on the Y’all Be Good Podcast, Ralf and Heather sit down with Angela Ruesch, founder of AR Healing Arts, for a conversation about wellness, healing, and caring for the whole person.

Angela has spent decades working with children, adults, and families, and that experience has shaped the philosophy behind AR Healing Arts: creating a space where people feel seen, supported, and cared for as individuals—not simply defined by a diagnosis or struggle.

We talk about Angela's journey, what led her to create AR Healing Arts, and some of the different approaches she incorporates into her work, including mindfulness, meditation, movement, sound therapy, recovery support, and red-light therapy.

More than anything, you'll quickly hear what we experienced sitting across from Angela: she's an incredibly warm and caring person who genuinely wants people to feel supported wherever they are in life.

It's an easy conversation about wellness, compassion, and looking at the person behind the problem.

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This week on the Y’all Be Good Podcast, Ralf and Heather sit down with Amanda Townsend, owner of Simply Spoken Therapy, for a conversation about kids, communication, entrepreneurship, and finding the work you were meant to do.

And if you know Amanda, you know she brings some energy with her. 😂 Her bubbly personality made this one feel less like an interview and more like hanging out with a friend. She even showed up with candy for us to munch on while we talked, so obviously she understood the assignment.

Amanda shares how she found her calling in speech-language pathology, what she learned working in the field, and why she eventually decided there had to be a different way to serve children and their families. That idea became Simply Spoken Therapy, a pediatric speech clinic right here in Kenosha.

We talk about what speech therapy actually looks like, helping kids communicate in ways that work for them, supporting neurodivergent children and their families, and those incredible moments when a child begins finding their voice.

Of course, we also get into the other side of Amanda's story: building a business, becoming a leader, navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and creating something that reflects the kind of care she believes families deserve.

It's fun, heartfelt, informative, and filled with Amanda's infectious personality.

🎙️ Helping Kids Find Their Voice — with Amanda Townsend of Simply Spoken Therapy

Grab some candy and hang out with us.

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This week on the Y’all Be Good Podcast, Ralf and Heather sit down with Jenny Ulbricht of East View Coffee Co. for a conversation about coffee, community, and the adventure of owning a small business.

Jenny and her husband built East View together, with Jenny taking the lead on much of the day-to-day operation. We talk about how East View came to be, the realities of entrepreneurship, where their coffee beans come from, how they're sourced, and just how much goes into making a really good cup of coffee.

And Jenny came prepared! She brought along some of East View’s house-made cold brew sodas for us to try during the episode—and yeah… they were ridiculously good. 😂

But like most conversations around the Y’all Be Good table, this one goes beyond the business itself. We get to know the person behind it, talk about the ups and downs of building something of your own, and share some laughs along the way.

Whether you’re a coffee nerd, a small-business owner, or just enjoy hearing the stories behind the local places you love, grab a cup and hang out with us.

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Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you never planned to have.

This week on the Y’all Be Good Podcast, our scheduled guest stood us up. The microphones were already on, the coffee was already poured, and Ralf and Heather were sitting across from each other… so we figured, why not just record?

And honestly? These might be our favorite episodes.

No interview questions. No topic we have to get to. No pressure to keep the conversation moving. Just two friends sitting around the table talking about whatever comes to mind.

Think of this episode as your invitation into the Ralf and Heather group chat—the random stories, ridiculous observations, rabbit holes, disagreements, laughs, and conversations that normally happen when nobody else is listening.

There may not be a guest this week, but you’re getting the OG two crew instead.

No guest. No plan. Just Ralf & Heather.

Welcome to the Group Chat.