Best Tedi Parsons Podcast Host Podcasts (2025)

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S4-E-3: Let's Talk About Success w/Cindy Whittum 38:47

3d ago38:47

38:47

On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cindy Whittum, Recruitment and Internship Specialist at the State of Michigan, EGLE. Tedi and Cindy talk about what it means to be successful. Tedi shares with Cindy the description of Success (according to Wikipedia.com) and Cindy shares with us what Success means to her. Cin…

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TYD- S1 E-3: Let's Talk Certified Coaching w/Cheryl Thacker 49:05

21d ago49:05

49:05

On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cheryl Thacker, a Master Board Certified Coach and the Founder of Successful Coaches. Tedi and Cheryl talk about what a Certified Coach is and is not. Cheryl provides us with her many years of wisdom when it comes to what it takes to be a successful coach and how you can help …

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TYD- S1 E-2: Let's Talk About Perseverance w/Cathy Blatnik 41:34

2M ago41:34

41:34

On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cathy Blatnik, who serves on the Mid-Michigan Autism Association’s Board of Directors as its Treasurer and co-owns a business with her son Dominic called Baked Goods by Dominic. Cathy shares with us how she and her husband Larry persevered when learning their 20-year-old son, …

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TYD- S1 E-1: Let's Talk About Emotional Intelligence w/Amina Hedayat Khalil 38:34

2M ago38:34

38:34

On our first ever episode of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Amina Hedayat Khalil, a Professional Certified Coach, International Keynote Speaker, and Author to name a few things she does. Amina is the Founder of Audere Interpersonal Intelligence. Tedi and Amina talk about Emotional Intelligence (EI) and how this can help shape and chang…

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S5-E-11: This Crazy Thing We Call Love w/Brian Franklin 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the transition to the Today's Your Day Podcast. On Episode #11 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Brian Franklin, Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches, located in Los Angeles, CA. Brian shares with us that after leaving a long career in political consulting, him and his wife (Nicole), started Vows & …

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S5-E-10: Protecting Your Psychological Safety w/Kimara Mayberry 42:59

3M ago42:59

42:59

On Episode #10 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest Kimara Mayberry, Founder & Principal Consultant at Platinum Consulting Group, located in Southeast Michigan. Tedi, true to fashion, kicks of this episode with some stats he found on the Googler, which leads to a fascinating conversation on Gaslighting. Kimara explains what Gaslighting i…

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S5-E-9: Becoming Your Own Boss w/Brigitte Betser 33:09

3M ago33:09

33:09

On Episode #9 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Brigitte Betser, a Franchise Executive, Consultant and Business Ownership Guide, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tedi kicks-off the conversation after hitting the Googler with some stats on new business startups over the past several years. Brigitte shares with us how she got started in he…

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S5-E-8: Around the World w/Alan Headbloom 39:27

4M ago39:27

39:27

On Episode #8 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Alan Headbloom, a Trained Teacher, Coach and Published Author, to name a few things that Alan does. Alan is located in Holland Michigan. Tedi and Alan discuss how they met (over 19-years ago). Alan shares with us why he started Headbloom. Alan explains what cross-cultural communication is and…

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S5-E-7: Good Friends Make Great Business w/Lisa Goyette & John Ball 48:07

4M ago48:07

48:07

On Episode #7 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guests Lisa Goyette and John Ball, Co-Founders of CH Training & Coaching, located in Southeast Michigan. Lisa and John tell us how CH Training & Coaching got started and why they have a strong passion for people and seeing others thrive and prosper. Lisa explains how they transitioned their work in…

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S5-E-6: Finding Her Truth in a Bathroom Stall w/Shekina Mitchell 29:28

5M ago29:28

29:28

On Episode #6 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Shekina Mitchell, who serves as the Director of Covering Kidz, is a Partner at the FreTail Store, a devoted Minister & Missionary, is to name only a few titles this amazing lady holds. AND, she received the prestigious Cafecito Community Service of the Year Award. Shekina and Tedi talk about …

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S5-E-5: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree w/Sarah Pierce 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

On Episode #5 of Tedi Talks - the Holiday Special, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about all the great places to buy unique and fun gifts in the Lansing region. Sarah provides some great intel on pop-up shops, places where we can make our own gifts, some amazing events that are …

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S5-E-4: Tap the Stress Out of Your Life w/Amy Mollitor 37:03

5M ago37:03

37:03

On Episode #4 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest Amy Mollitor, a Certified Life Coach and EFT Tapping Master Practitioner, located in Lansing, MI. Amy shares with us what Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) is and the many benefits it offers. Tedi once again hits the Googler and provides some history on EFT. Tedi and Amy talk abo…

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S5-E-3: To Buy or Sell is the Question w/Amy Jo Weller 38:02

6M ago38:02

38:02

On Episode #3 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Amy Jo Weller, Associate Broker-Realtor at The Weller Real Estate Collective, located in Grandville, MI. Tedi hit the Googler again and provides several interesting stats about the real-estate market in 2023 here in the U.S. Tedi and Amy Jo talk about where we are currently at in the re…

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S5-E-2: It's all About Proportionizing w/Amy Bragagnini 37:16

6M ago37:16

37:16

On Season #5, Episode #2 or Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about food as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Tedi provides Amy with some interesting stats about the consumption of eggnog, ham, pumpkin pie and turkey …

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S5-E-1: I'm Baaaccckkk! 15:02

6M ago15:02

15:02

On the kick-off episode of Season Five of Tedi Talks, Tedi shares with us where he has been (MIA) and how the podcast, with its new name (well, actually original name), is keeping some of the old format, but bringing in a lot of new and exciting things. Tedi also provides us with the many things that have been bothering him, including a resurgence …

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S4-E-12: The Annual PRIDE Episode 14:47

11M ago14:47

14:47

On Episode #12 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi is flying solo for this short episode on PRIDE. Tedi shares what PRIDE is, how it all started and why its important (not only in the month of June, but all year round). Included with this episode is a brief history of how the LGBTQ+ movement got started, it's dark history and ways we can al…

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S4-E-11: Grazing w/Lindsey Coffelt 26:28

12M ago26:28

26:28

On Episode #11 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Lindsey Coffelt, the Owner of Graze Craze located in Okemos & Shelby Township, MI. Lindsey shares with us how she and her husband, Silas, got into the Graze Craze, opening two stores in Michigan. She shares with us their passion for providing amazing works of art thr…

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S4-E-10: At the Farmers Market w/Jenny Wagemann 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

On Episode #10 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Jenny Wagemann, Farmers Market & Breadbasket Food Pantry Manager at the Allen Farmers Market, located in Lansing, MI. Jenny shares with us all the amazing things happening at the Allen Farmers Market, including information about their popular Veggie Boxes and the Brea…

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S4-E-9: Wild Wisdom is Hers w/Shelley Davis-Boyd & Amy Mollitor 35:32

1y ago35:32

35:32

On Episode #9 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Shelley Davis-Boyd, Integrare Collaborative, and Amy Mollitor, Intentional Energy Coaching. Amy and Shelley tell us all about their amazing Podcast Wild Wisdom Her, why they started this and why it's important to them both. Tedi asks Amy what 'Tapping' is and Shelley …

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S4-E-8: It's a 517 Living Kind of Thing Part III 32:46

1y ago32:46

32:46

On Episode #8 of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about 517 Living's 10-Year Anniversary and ways this will be celebrated. Sarah provides us with an update on all the changes at 517 Living and what to look for and expect in 2024. Sarah also shares with us the…

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S4-E-7: Earth Day & Climate Change: Why These Matter 33:15

1y ago33:15

33:15

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi , Tedi welcomes back special guest Elaine Sterrett Isely, Deputy Director of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Elaine talk about Earth Day (April 22, 2024) and how we can become better stewards when it comes to caring for our planet. Elaine provides w…

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S4-E-6: Introducing Mr. Trans Michigan 2024 - Derek Davis 37:16

1y ago37:16

37:16

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 t…

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S4-E-4: A Sweet Encounter w/Nikki Thompson Frazier 27:43

1y ago27:43

27:43

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 shar…

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S4-E-4: Living well with Multiple Sclerosis w/Trevis Gleason 39:31

1y ago39:31

39:31

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 Scleros…

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S4-E-3: Life Coaching w/Shelley Davis-Boyd 28:46

1y ago28:46

28:46

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 sty…

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S4-E-2: The Journey of Miss Trans Michigan USA 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

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 t…

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S4-E-1: The Sunday Comics Have Gone Mainstream w/K Lynn Smith 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

26:55

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 aspi…

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S-3-E-25: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree w/Cindy Whittum 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

32:07

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…

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S3-E-24: A Lost Girl and Her Book w/Allison Spooner 36:42

1+ y ago36:42

36:42

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…

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S3-E-23: Coming to America w/Ieva Rutkauskaitė 27:14

1+ y ago27:14

27:14

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 e…

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S3-E-22: Welcome to the Library w/Victoria Meadows 36:57

1+ y ago36:57

36:57

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 base…

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S3-E-21: Let Them Eat Cake w/Amy Braganini 38:11

1+ y ago38:11

38:11

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about food as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Amy shares with us some great tips on how we can enjoy our time during the holiday when it comes to food, w…

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S3-E-20: Talking Housing w/Jody Washington & Jerry Norris 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

50:10

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Jody Washington, a strong Community Activist and former City of Lansing Council Woman and Jerry Norris, Primus Inter Paris at The Fledge, both who are located in Lansing, MI. We have a very informative and educational discussion centered on housing, the unhoused and affordable hou…

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Career Chat Vol. 23: Changing our Business Mindset w/Beth Batts 29:38

2y ago29:38

29:38

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Beth Batts, Founder & Owner of BB Consulting LLC, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Beth talk about all the incredible services Beth and her team offer at BB Consulting. Beth shares with us what Change Management, Gap Analysis and Learning Modalities are and how these can assist a busi…

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S3-E-19: Getting Inclusively Fit w/Mark Ralko 25:44

2y ago25:44

25:44

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Mark Ralko, Founder, Executive Director & Trainer of Inclusively Fit located in Sterling Heights, MI. Tedi and Mark talk about how he (Mark) came-up with the idea of creating Inclusively Fit and where he hopes to see the organization in the next 5-years. Mark shares with us his pas…

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S3-E-18: A Frank Conversation w/Jody Washington 33:11

2y ago33:11

33:11

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Jody Washington, a strong Community Activist and former City of Lansing Council Woman. Tedi and Jody talk about the strong commitment Jody has to serving the Lansing community and why this is so important to her. Jody share with us her views on the housing crisis and ways we can he…

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Career Chat Vol. 22: The Many Talents of Caryn Beford 28:57

2y ago28:57

28:57

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Caryn Bedford, Founder & Owner of Caryn Bedford Consulting LLC, located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Caryn talk about the many services and training's Caryn offers through her consulting firm. Caryn also shares with us what DiSC is and how the assessments can help individuals and organizations…

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Career Chat Vol. 21: Talking Employment Law w/Kaitlin Brown 37:47

2y ago37:47

37:47

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Kaitlin Brown, Attorney & Shareholder at Maddin Hauser, located in Southfield, MI. Tedi and Kaitlin have a fascinating conversation about employment law, pre-COVID and how the Pandemic has changed the way we work . Kaitlin shares with us why she chose to be an attorney after having a excit…

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S3-E-17: Here's to a Healthy YOU! E-4 w/Katlyn Cardosa 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest Katlyn Cardosa, a Yoga Teacher at Peoples Yoga, located in REO Town, Lansing, MI, as part of the RTWT Here's to a Healthy YOU series. Tedi and Katlyn talk about what yoga is and why it can be beneficial to your mind, body and spirit. Katlyn shares with us her love and passion …

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Career Chat Vol. 20: There's no Such Thing as Failure w/Reza Garajedaghi 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Reza Garajedaghi, the Director of Outreach & Recruitment at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, located in San Diego, CA. Tedi and Reza talk about his (Reza's) fascinating career journey and the many lessons he has learned along the way as an immigrant to the U.S. from Iran. Reza shares with u…

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Career Chat Vol. 19: Talking Workplace Violence w/Dr Tonya Fountain 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Dr. Tonya Fountain, Founder & CEO of Fountain of Solutions LLC, located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Dr. Fountain have an in-depth and meaningful conversation about Workplace Violence. Dr. Fountain shares with us information about the upcoming Workplace Violence Prevention Forum taking place o…

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Career Chat Vol. 18: Deep in the HR Trenches w/Lyn Hewitt 31:55

2y ago31:55

31:55

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Lyn Hewitt, Vice-President of Human Resources at Clark Construction Company headquartered in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Lyn talk all things Human Resources (HR). Lyn shares with us how she and Clark Construction Company worked through the Pandemic and what lessons she took from the past three-y…

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S3-E-16: Visiting the Lansing Region w/Bob Trezise 41:47

2y ago41:47

41:47

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Bob Trezise, President & CEO at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), located in Lansing, MI. Bob provides us with a recap of what happened in the Lansing region in 2022 and what we can look for in 2023. Tedi and Bob talk about all the great things happening in the Lansing …

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Career Chat Vol. 17: The Job That Defined Our Career Path 29:06

2y ago29:06

29:06

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes Co-Host Amy Pierce-Danders, Founder of E3 Coaching Studio, located in Grand Rapids, MI to the podcast. Tedi and Amy 'go back in the day' to talk about the first job they had that helped them define their careers and provided lifelong self-management and transferrable skills. Both Amy and Tedi worked at …

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S3-E-15: Introducing Miss & Mr. Trans Michigan USA 45:58

2y ago45:58

45:58

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests, Jamie Ashby, Miss Trans Michigan USA and Michael Christian, Mr. Trans Michigan USA. Jaime and Michael share their personal stories of being Trans and how they become Miss and Mr Michigan Trans USA. Tedi asks Jamie and Michael to share with us how parents, family, friends and cowo…

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S3-E-14: Changing the World, One Container at a Time 26:16

2y ago26:16

26:16

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, Kendra Schneider, the Founder of Takeout Takeout LLC located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Kendra talk about why Kendra started Takeout Takeout and why her company was founded with creative and innovative ideas to help solve today’s climate crisis. Kendra shares with us how her persona…

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S3-E-13: A Man & His Red Bike 26:24

2y ago26:24

26:24

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, Jeremy Hurt, the Founder & Owner of Red Bike Delivery located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Jeremy talk about how he (Jeremy) started Red Bike Delivery and why he is on a mission to change the way we use order/delivery services. Jeremy shares with us his passion for reducing his carbon…

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S3-E-12: The Real Drag Queen Story Hour 51:20

2y ago51:20

51:20

On this special episode of Real Talk with Tedi , Tedi welcomes back the stunning and absolutely fabulous, Gabriella Stratton Galore, a professional drag entertainer, licensed cosmetologist and make-up artist, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Gabby is Tedi's Co-Host for this episode and has invited her good friends and colleagues DeeDee Chaunte and Jasi…

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Career Chat Vol. 16: Workplace Mental Health & Well Being 48:09

2y ago48:09

48:09

On this episode of Career Chat, Amy Pierce-Danders welcomes Amanda Chenkin, Founder & Career Strategist at Choice Career Counseling LLC and Anush Hansen, a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Career Counselor at Kennebunk Career & Wellness Counseling to the podcast to discuss the importance of Workplace Mental Health & Well Being. Amy, Aman…

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Career Chat Vol. 15: Code Switching & Gaslighting in the Workplace 36:21

2y ago36:21

36:21

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Kimara Mayberry, Manager of Human Resources at ACCESS, Dearborn, MI. Tedi and Kimara have a fascinating and in-depth conversation about Code Switching and Gaslighting in the workplace. Kimara explains what Gaslighting is and the damage it can cause someone who experiences this. She also sh…

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