Meet My Inspiration

Chris Minyen
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Meet My Inspiration is a podcast dedicated to who and what has inspired us along the journey to becoming who we are today. Our guests come from all walks of life, all corners of the globe, some well-known success stories, some just everyday people doing sometimes amazing things. Through a couple of different formats, we explore these people to find out what has inspired them to do what they do and to grow into who they are today.

  1. 10/05/2021

    Eric Roberts: Oscar Nominated Actor & Hollywood Legend, MMI #21

    On this episode of Meet My Inspiration, I speak to Eric Roberts. Eric is an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated Actor and one the busiest actors in Hollywood with over 600 acting credits to his name. He’s also a wonderful guy that has a great appreciation for the gifts life has given him. The podcast “Killer’s Vault” is available on iTunes & Spotify. And watch for him on Season Two of Righteous Gemstones on HBO. --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #EricRoberts #EmmaRoberts #JuliaRoberts #TheRighteousGemstones #AcademyAwards #GoldenGlobes #meetmyinspiration #chrisminyen

  2. 09/17/2021

    Anthony Bourdain’s Coauthor, Biographer & Personal Asst: Laurie Woolever, MMI #20

    On this episode of Meet My Inspiration, I talk with Laurie Woolever. Laurie is a writer and editor, and for nearly a decade, worked as the personal assistant to the late author, TV host and producer Anthony Bourdain. Laurie’s latest book “Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography” is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes view into the life of Anthony Bourdain from the people who knew him best. You can find Laurie on Twitter & Instagram both @lauriewoolever. Her new book is available from September 28 and I highly recommend it to anyone that was a fan of Anthony Bourdain. --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

  3. 03/27/2021

    MMI #19: U.S. Federal Prosecutor Turned Bank Robber: Andrew McKenna

    This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks with Andrew McKenna. Andrew’s story is just incredible. He went from being a US Federal Prosecutor to becoming profoundly addicted to heroin and eventually to a life as a bank robber. He served some tough years in federal prison but came out of it a new man. He turned his life around and is an advocate for people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. He works now as a National Keynote Speaker, Executive Speaking Coach and Author of “Sheer Madness: From Federal Prosecutor to Federal Prisoner”. Andrew’s memoir, “Sheer Madness: From Federal Prosecutor to Federal Prisoner” can be found on Amazon using the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Sheer-Madness-Federal-Prosecutor-Prisoner/dp/1503076210 --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

  4. 03/01/2021

    MMI #18: Roger Daltrey: The Who’s Singer & A Rock Legend

    This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks with rock legend and lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltrey. Roger is one of the founding members of The Who, a band that has been going strong for nearly 50 years. Roger is a legendary singer with one of the greatest screams in Rock & Roll. He’s had a successful solo career as well, both in music and as an actor. In 2018 he also wrote his memoir titled Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite which is a great read for any fan of Roger & The Who. To stay up to date on Roger & The Who, find The Who’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. You can also visit thewho.com Roger’s memoir, Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite is available both in print as an Audio Book narrated by Roger Himself. --- This episode was made possible by Private Internet Access. Browse the web safely and anonymously while changing your I.P. address to almost any country on earth. Get 2 months free and prices as low as 3 dollars per month by following my exclusive link below. http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn/inspire1 --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #TheWho #RogerDaltrey #ClassicRock #TheBeatles #TheRollingStones #LedZeppelin #meetmyinspiration #chrisminyen

    MMI #18: Roger Daltrey: The Who’s Singer & A Rock Legend

  5. 12/02/2020

    MMI #17: CEO of Comedy Dynamics, Director, Producer: Brian Volk-Weiss

    On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks with Brian Volk-Weiss. Brian is the CEO of The Nacelle Company & Comedy Dynamics and he’s a seasoned producer /director in the world of stand-up comedy. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in comedy and has made quite a name for himself along the way. He’s a hard-working, passionate and wonderfully foul-mouthed guy, and you’ll not only be inspired by his success story but also by his incredible heart. Many of his latest projects are found all across the internet, but check out “The Movies That Made Us” streaming on Netflix and one of his favorite comedy specials he was involved with, "Ali Wong: Baby Cobra", also on Netflix. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I’ve been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

  6. 11/18/2020

    MMI #16: Greg Fitzsimmons: Writer, Comedian, Podcaster

    On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, talks to Greg Fitzsimmons. Greg is a legendary stand-up comedian, seasoned television writer and the host of a very successful podcast that’s been going for 12 years. In this talk Greg shares some great stories from his life and his 30 years in working in comedy and television. And at the end he tells a pretty good dirty joke to top it all off. To keep up with Greg check out https://gregfitzsimmons.com/for his latest tour dates and podcast episodes. FitzDog Radio is also on all podcast platforms. And His book: Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1439182698 --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I’ve been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/

  7. 11/14/2020

    MMI #15: Explorer, Cave Diver, Filmmaker: Jill Heinerth

    On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, speaks with Jill Heinerth. Jill is one of the world’s premier underwater explorers, and the first person to dive inside iceberg caves. According to filmmaker James Cameron, “More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the places Jill Heinerth has gone right here on earth.” Jill leads expeditions into extreme environments to advance scientific and geographic knowledge. Her projects have been broadcast on the CBC, BBC, PBS, Discovery Channel, and television networks worldwide. Her bestselling book INTO THE PLANET – My Life as a Cave Diver has drawn acclaim from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and O Magazine. Heinerth details her journey into the extreme world of underwater cave exploration, where she has had to overcome fear in order to go where no one has gone before. To find out more about Jill go to http://www.intotheplanet.com/. There you will find links to all he social media and a link to check out her excellent memoir, by the same name, Into The Planet. --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I’ve been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #JillHeinerth #IntoThePlanet #meetmyinspiration #chrisminyen

  8. 10/24/2020

    MMI #14: Comedian, Podcaster, Filmmaker: Adam Carolla

    On this episode Chris Minyen, host of Meet My Inspiration, speaks with Adam Carolla. Adam is a comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a podcast, which has set the world record as the “most downloaded podcast”. He co-hosted Loveline on radio and MTV, The Man Show on Comedy Central and has written and directed several feature films and documentaries as well. He’s done a lot from reality shows to home improvement shows and even written several New York Times best-selling books. All while making us laugh and guiding people towards bettering themselves in every way. To keep up with Adam and his many endeavors check out https://adamcarolla.com/ for his latest podcast episodes and tour dates. His latest book: I’m Your Emotional Support Animal is available on Amazon. And don’t miss one of his latest films, No Safe Spaces, focusing on how free speech is under attack in America today at https://nosafespaces.com/ --- Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. ExpressVPN really is the best VPN out there. I’ve been using it for years and it is the fastest, easiest and safest VPN option for you. Get 3 months free by using my link https://expressvpn.com/mmi --- Music: https://www.bensound.com/ #adamcarolla #adamcarollashow #kimmel #jimmykimmel #jimmykimmellive #howardstern #sternshow #DWTS #KROQ

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Meet My Inspiration is a podcast dedicated to who and what has inspired us along the journey to becoming who we are today. Our guests come from all walks of life, all corners of the globe, some well-known success stories, some just everyday people doing sometimes amazing things. Through a couple of different formats, we explore these people to find out what has inspired them to do what they do and to grow into who they are today.

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  • Creator
    Chris Minyen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Minyen