And Then Suddenly

Angela Santillo

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Join writer Angela Santillo as she asks one question: What’s a moment that turned your life upside down? Never knowing what her guests will say, the conversation takes twists and turns that go beyond our ordinary stories about big life moments. Impromptu, funny, and always honest, this show explores what really happens after everything changes in an instant.

01/06/2022

Brenden Kumarasamy on competition and communication

When Brenden Kumarasamy was 19, his life goal was to get a lucrative corporate job. When he learned about case competitions, which provided the opportunity to present to business executives, everything shifted. We talk about competition culture and how the experience led him to become an expert communicator with goals even greater than his corporate dreams.

43 min
13/05/2022

Maynard Okereke on finding his lane

Maynard Okereke was keeping his artistic pursuits away from his engineering job when one day he went into work and found his colleagues listening to his music. That moment sparked his pivot into entertainment and eventually led him to create the Hip Hop Science Show. We get into all things science as we talk about his road to STEM communication, what it means to find your passion, and why everyone should stay curious.

45 min
15/03/2022

Kate White on seriously listening to her body

In 2016, Kate White was having a lot of pain but at the time she didn't think it was a lot. What happened a few months later made her realize she needed to take her pain seriously and that's when everything shifted. In the presence of her purring cat Penny, we talk about women's health, women's bodies, and how a series of diagnoses finally allowed Kate to understand herself.

41 min
01/03/2022

Leilani De Nieva on everything supernatural in Pittsburg

In July 2016, Leilani was celebrating her sister's wedding in Pittsburg when she saw God- as in the actor who plays "God" in the television show Supernatural. A superfan of the show, running into the cast leaving a Supernatural convention ended up being an important sign. We talk family, religion, and the power of things we can't see.

41 min
15/02/2022

Kwazar Martin on his grandmother and art

Growing up in a rough area in Indianapolis, Kwazar Martin's grandmother kept him focused. But after she passed, he strayed from what she taught him. We talk about his journey from prison to art, life and light, and the never ending energy of his grandmother.

45 min
01/02/2022

Brandon Saiz on getting validation

On episode 36, Brandon Saiz shared a moment about achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He's back to share a new moment that has altered his outlook and how he views his time in the Coast Guard: a recent diagnosis of ADHD. We talk about changing perspectives, new understandings, and finally getting validation.

38 min
19/01/2022

Lorna Rose on her unexpected pregnancy

After genetic testing early in her second pregnancy, Lorna Rose learned her baby screened positive for a serious genetic disorder. When told she didn't have to carry the baby, Lorna's reaction to that statement changed her outlook and beliefs. We talk about guilt, high risk pregnancy, and the complexities of motherhood. Lorna Rose is a Pacific Northwest writer and speaker. Her narrative nonfiction and poetry have been recognized by Pacific Northwest Writers Association and the Oregon Poetry Association, and have appeared in several magazines and anthologies. Lorna also speaks publicly on motherhood, finding resilience through writing, and her experience in AmeriCorps. She is at work on a memoir about going from LA party girl to trail worker in rural Alaska. For more, go to www.lornarose.com

42 min
04/01/2022

Jaimie Sherling on getting a late night message

One Friday night, Jaimie Sherling was in bed when she got an Instagram message from a stranger that changed her marriage and home. We talk about all the brutal and beautiful aspects of her moment, from her battle with cancer to her journey becoming a drag queen aficionado.

44 min

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Creator

Angela Santillo
Years Active

2018 - 2022
Episodes

74
Rating

Explicit
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And Then Suddenly

And Then Suddenly

Brenden Kumarasamy on competition and communication

Maynard Okereke on finding his lane

Kate White on seriously listening to her body

Leilani De Nieva on everything supernatural in Pittsburg

Kwazar Martin on his grandmother and art

Brandon Saiz on getting validation

Lorna Rose on her unexpected pregnancy

Jaimie Sherling on getting a late night message

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And Then Suddenly

Episodes

Brenden Kumarasamy on competition and communication

Maynard Okereke on finding his lane

Kate White on seriously listening to her body

Leilani De Nieva on everything supernatural in Pittsburg

Kwazar Martin on his grandmother and art

Brandon Saiz on getting validation

Lorna Rose on her unexpected pregnancy

Jaimie Sherling on getting a late night message

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