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Stranger Connections Lisa David Olson
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- Society & Culture
Lisa David Olson has over two decades of writing and performing comedy experience, as well as speaking on the benefits of humor and tips from the stage to more effectively communicate in real life.
Be the nosy neighbor and listen in as she interviews people she barely knows, (or hasn't yet met) to hear about their weird life stories or quirky careers.
There's a lady who says she can communicate with your dog, a man who used to be a zen monk, and even a guy from Russia who gave himself up for adoption at age 9.
Expect a few laughs sprinkled in as guests are invited to share a prank or embarrassing moment too. When your host is a bold and curious beast - anything goes.
This podcast is an offshoot of Lisa's project in bravery, called Serious Selfies With Strangers; where a dare for a non-smiling photo with someone she had not yet met always created a moment of laughter, and often forged the way to new friendships that would never have been.
Books available; Laughs On Wry; an improvisor's memoir and What If's and Why Nots; a journal full of creative cues to unravel stuck moments. Comedy album of actual telemarketer calls on iTunes: Phun on the Phone.
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Cameron Hughes -the interruptor, the energizing King of Cheer who "shows up"
"I needed to do something to celebrate - I showed up." Speaker, Energizer, Author, Interrupter, King of Cheers . . . . Cameron Hughes.
This Canadian crowd-pleaser has been the spark at otherwise ho-hum events for decades!
You've seen him on many JumboTron screens at sporting events, getting up to dance and making the crowd go wild. He generally has a very serious look on his face and it's hilarious and contagious.
He has been around the world and back again, paid by sports teams to energize fans at over 1500 events and counting. He's danced on Tennis Courts, in conference rooms, and all places in between.
Check out his TEDx "Who Are You Cheering For?"
His book is 'King of Cheer; stories of showing up'
Why did he have a large fruit upon his head?
Does he worry what other people think ?
What about the times his interrupting behavior fell short?
What does it mean to actively Show Up?
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Lauren Prior - handling death and life 3 days apart.... in that order
"There is no timeline to grieve, just as there is no timeline to love." Lauren Prior
Lauren is a Trauma Therapist who has a compelling story to share - about losing her husband while she was mere days away from giving birth to their child.
Join the conversation to see what kind of friend you are when a loved one is grieving. What is the right thing to do? What about the wrong things?
Lauren shares the story of what led to her husband's fatal accident that night and how she managed to keep going. Grabbing onto the benefit of the shock within grief, how did she handle coming out of the fog when the offers for help started to fade away?
"Be brave enough to ask" is the answer she gives when I enquire about the best way to help someone who is grieving a death. Be there. Show up. "I'm gonna sit here while you cry."
Luckily for all of us, Lauren Prior is working on a book and I have a giant notion it's going to help the masses with how to ask for help, be the right kind of friend, and know that it's ok to simply ask.
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Nathan Timmel- being unapologetic in the world of performing and influencing
Check out the first guest to ever rebuff my invitation to stay weird (at the very end). I was caught off guard as is Nathan Timmel's specialty.
Listen in with us, as we discuss Timmel's very cool YouTube comedy special, called Unapologetic. It's funny, it's fast-paced, and it's free!
Nathan Timmel is a digital creator, author, total influencer, and very fun comic. With a wife and kids, he is one of the good guys who knows where the humor lies.
We talk about his special and the quirky behind-the-scenes details, why it matters how you tell a joke, can you really read an audience, and why we keep seeking acceptance.
His podcast is called Idiots on Parade and it's a wild ride with his co-host Jake Vevera (and sometimes extra guests) to jab fun at current events.
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Lisa David Olson - super secret guest for Episode 200 of SC Podcast
Celebrating the wrap up of humor month, and the super special milestone - episode 200 of Stranger Connections Podcast!
Listen in as Lisa David Olson interviews Lisa David Olson.
Still trying to connect with Carol Burnett (happy birthday!) but meanwhile, learn about Improvisation, Humor, Strangers, Skills to connect in the workplace, What Great Leaders Know, and how to protect the introverts.
Book: From the Spotlight to Real Life
Website: www.lisadavidolson.com
Podcast: Stranger Connections
Coaching and Speaking: lisa@lisadavidolson.com
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Andrew Temte -The Balancing Act Guru who shares grace, dignity, and compassion.
"You won't be great until you can learn to love SELF."
Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional (La Crosse WI) and the author of two books . . . so far.
He's also the leader of a rock band, a University Teacher, a mentor, a speaker, and a podcaster.
Listen in as we discuss:
How to inspire Imposter Syndrome
Tools to be present in the work life
How Purpose brings us back to center
The first two words he uses as a teacher
Connecting personal purpose to the work we're doing
Being present. Truly present.
Being comfortable with the human you are
Living your purpose Bringing our whole selves to the world of 'work'.
His band is called The Remainders, and they are active in many fundraisers and committees in the La Crosse WI area.
Go to TheRemainders.com and find them on Facebook
Dr. Temte's books are: Balancing Act; teach, coach, mentor, inspire and
The Balanced Business; building organizational trust and accountability through smooth workflows.
His podcast is Balancing Act Podcast with Andrew Temte and you can also listen to the Saturday Muse show, too.
Check out his website for a free guide called Living a Purposeful Life and join the newsletter.
EVENT:
May 1, 2024 - The Balancing Act podcast will record three episodes live at The Main, An Event Space - in La Crosse WI.
$35 at the door goes toward scholarships at Western Technical College in La Crosse WI
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Mike Hammond - interrogating an interrogator: getting nosy with a retired homicide detective from Chicago
Retired homicide detective Mike Hammond was with the Chicago Police Department for 22 years. He has SEEN some things . . . and I get nosy and ask everything I wanted to know more about.
CAUTION: Some content may be harder to hear as crimes are discussed, so listen with caution.
We talk about polygraphs (lie detectors), the main case Hammond can not let go of, mental health, murders in Chicago, interview styles, gaslighting, lies, common sense, and how to get into the mind of a criminal, to help keep others safe.
Check out Mike Hammond's podcast; Detective Story (with Mike Hammond) which has a focus on victims and their families, as well as talking about actual cases and investigations.