Coffee Confessionals

Episode 201: Season 2 begins with a special two - part episode! T.H. Irwin joins this week to discuss her journey through marriage, divorce, and rebirth. T.H. is the cofounder of exExperts, a podcast that is funny, uplifting, and with no - BS conversation on the topic of divorce! T.H. And her co founder have created a fantastic platform that you will want to hear about. Listen in on how TH dealt with a few personal blows, yet maintained a positive attitude! I’m so excited about this show, it needs two parts! Part two airs next week!

A storyteller on a storytelling podcast! Corey Rosen, author of "Your Story, Well Told" and all around GREAT guy, speaks about how his new book came to be. Corey takes us on a journey from his days at Industrial LIght and Magic - guess which Star Wars he worked on? - to being an improvisor, teacher, and master storyteller! We get to do a a story exercise with Corey that you will want to do yourself. Ready to write a book? a movie script? the next great Broadway show? Listen up and have some fun!

Two guests this week: Jing Lin, founder of Coffee Confessionals and returning guest Rebekah Kondrat, founder of Kondrat Retail And managing partner of Retail +. Two strong and Dynamic female founders Discuss entrepreneurship, Getting started, The importance of location, and other key stRategies For buildIng AND staying in business. Don'T miss out on thIs fun and informative chat!

Listen in as we talk with Author, Speaker, and Super Athlete Liz Ferrow. Liz regales us with her extraordinary Story Of growing up in foster homes, Surviving abuse, becoming a pillar Of strength Through fitness, and focusing her energy to help others. This is a very powerful and insightful story that you will want your sisters and daughters to listen to. Liz has two significant books out: "FinIsh LIne FeelIng" and "Girls with Sole" that are a must for anyone struggling with a lack of self esteem. Liz has a unique ability to truly motivate And empower young women. She is the founder and Executive director of the non-profit Girls with Sole. Take a moment and absorb the energy and motivAtion that is Liz Ferrow. You Wont believe the Effect that fitness has on your life Until you hear how Liz'S life was changed because of it.

BIG SHOW as we welcome writer, comedian, performer on "Chelsea Lately," and host of the super successful podcast Cover to Cover with Chris Franjola - Chris Fanjola! An informative and hilarous story As Chris takes Us through his early years on Long Island Doing stand up, moving to LA And hitting comedy clubs every Night, And his breakout moment and storied career on "Chelsea Lately" We also talk about how Chris built his podcast and what He will be doing Now that Comedy is Back! Listen up as Chris shares hiS insights on Building a Comedy career, what to focus on, and how to quarantine with elderly Parents.

If you grew up in Brighton, New York like Todd and I did then there was a good chance you attended a party of some sort where Sky Sands was the entertainment. We take a deep dive with entertainer/comedian/magician/educator/event enhancer/possibilitarian, Sky Sands. This was a really fun show to do because when Sky is on you never know what direction the show will go. Sit back and learn a little about Sky's start in entertainment, growing up Sky and some twists & turns we didn't expect. Sky will definitely be back as we have only scratched the surface.

Comedian/actor/writer/speaker Vicki Barbolak joins the show! A hilarious conversation on how life can change for the better at any age! From a carpet store to comedy, Vicki has the insights on why failing at the beginning is a must and on how comedy saved her. You will learn how Vicki took her failure and gave herself another shot to become a famous comedian and a top 10 finalist on "Amercias got Talent." Learn a few things and have a lot of laughs.

Episode #123: A very fun and real conversation with Jason Barrett, the founder of Black Button Distilling based in Rochester, NY. Listen in as we talk to Jason on how he went from the button factory to gaining his master distilling certificate and becoming the only place in New York State that can train master distillers! Jason's story is perfect for anyone with struggling to keep their business going during COVID. He led his business and his team brilliantly and the company is bigger and better than ever. Jason is a true leader of his craft, you will learn a lot from his style of leadership. Actually, you will want to work for him!

We are beyond thrilled to have veteran journalist Richard Lui join us! Richard has more than 30 years in television, film, technology and business. Currently at MSNBC and previously with CNN worldwide, he is the first Asian American man to anchor a daily national cable news program, and a team Emmy and Peabody winner. In addition to journalism, Richard's 15 year business career involves a fin Tech patent and launching six tech brands over three business cycles. He has lived, worked, and volunteered on every continent.Richard is a celebrity champion for the Alzheimer’s Association, caregiving champion for AARP and caregiving ambassador for bright focus foundation

This very special epsiode details the journey Competitive Athlete Natalie Hakala. Natalie claimed the record at her college of the running 800 meters in 2:17. She went on a camping trip in July and contracted Covid- 19. Natalie is known as a "Long Hauler;" covid symptoms persist long after the initial infection. Listen up as Natalie went from running every day, to barely being able to make a cup of coffee. We are thrilled to be joined by Dr Elizabeth Murray to help moderate this very important conversation.