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Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Tedi Talks Podcast.  This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed.  We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves.  We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.

  1. 1D AGO

    TT-S1-E-13-: Let's Talk About Being Bold, Black & Brilliant w/Rachel Dawson, JD

    On Episode #13 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Rachel Dawson, a Strategic Executive, Attorney & Certified Leadership Coach. Rachel is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Rachel and Tedi talk about Rachel's book: ‘Bold, Black & Brilliant: A Black Woman's Guide to Career Confidence and Power’.  Rachel shares with us why she wrote this book and encourages ALL women to read it, as well as men.  Tedi shares a lot of data after hitting the Googler again and he and Rachel break it all down.  Rachel shares with us the reason so many black women are overlooked in the workplace and ways we address the systematic and systemic racism that is ever present in today's workplace.  This is a very informative and educational episode, one that you def do not want to miss.  To learn more about Rachel, you can connect with her at: Website:  https://www.racheldawsonconsulting.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581707561310 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheldawson5 RESOURCES Bold, Black & Brilliant A Black Woman’s Guide to Career Confidence & Power (book by Rachel Dawson, JD) First Alumna in Space (Article by the University of Michigan) Professor Timothy Snyder PONSORS: 7C Lingo Successful Coaches Enterprise The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    39 min

  2. MAY 5

    TT-S1-E-12-: Let's Talk About Healing the Impossible w/Dr. Lisa Koche

    On Episode #12 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Lisa Koche, a triple Board-Certified Physician, founder of Spectra Wellness Solutions, and lead physician and speaker for Tony Robbins’ Life Mastery Health Program. Dr. Koche is located in Tampa, Florida This is a must listen-to episode!  Dr. Koche and Tedi have a fascinating conversation on what Functional and Personalized Root-Cause medicine is and the many benefits it brings.  Dr. Koche shares with us her own past medical journey and how this was the reason she become a doctor.  Dr. Koche explains what the LIT Journey is and tells us about her newest book: 'The Unwritten Prescription' (link below).  This is a very informative and enlightening episode, one you do not want to miss.  To learn more about Dr. Koche, you can connect with her at: Website:  https://spectrawellness.com/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SpectraWellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spectrawellnesstampa/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisakoche/  RESOURCES The Unwritten Prescription (book by Dr. Lisa Koche) Get Lit: Simple Answers to Overcome Exhaustion, Escape Stress, Harness Limitless Energy, and Ignite Your Inner Athlete (book by Dr. Lisa Koche) SPONSORS: 7C Lingo Successful Coaches Enterprise The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    45 min

  3. APR 17

    TT-S1-E-11-: Let's Talk About Diversity (Unfiltered) w/Jenny Chen

    On Episode #11 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Jenny Chen, the CEO of Catalais Consulting Ltd., host of the ‘Tune up Your Warrior’ podcast and a 2025 WP Female Trailblazer of the Year Excellence Awardee.  Jenny is located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.  Jenny and Tedi have an amazing conversation (raw and unfiltered) all about DEI.  We cover everything from Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), what it means to be WOKE and why DEI must be a business imperative in today's businesses.  Jenny shares with us her journey from China to Canada to the United States and back to Canada.  She is open about the racism and misogyny she has experienced and provides us with some amazing information about how we can all do our part to make the world a better place.  Favorite quote from Jenny: "We are all victims of a broken system." ~ Mahatma Gandhi.  This is a must listen-to episode!  To learn more about Jenny, you can connect with her at: Website:  https://catalais.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/p/Catalais-Consulting-Ltd-61575512163749/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jennyyychen/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-chen-catalais/ LinkTree:  https://linktr.ee/catalais JENNY'S PODCAST  (Click here) Watch Jenny's Stand-up Comedy Debut for Charity (Click here) SPONSORS: GrazeCraze Okemos Fusionary Forumulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    1h 2m

  4. APR 5

    TT-S1-E-10-: Let's Talk About Death & Dying w/Christa McDonald

    On Episode #10 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Christa McDonald, a Hospice Nurse, Author & Founder of GLADD (Grieving Loss After Death & Dying), which is located in Sarasota, Florida.  Tedi and Christa talk about all of the stages of death, grief and loss. Christa shares with us how she became a Hospice Nurse (a career that chose her) and the many different ways she assists individuals who are dealing with death (both from the patient side and the loved ones side).  Christa provides us with a lot of information about her organization (GLADD) and the many services they offer.  Tedi and Christa discuss death and dying when it comes to children and the different ways we can support them.  This an uncomfortable topic, but the discussion is well done and very informative, one you do not want to miss. To learn more about Christa, you can connect with her at: Donate to the Dreams Come True Foundation  Website:  https://gladdcommunity.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009488442604&sk=about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grievewithchrista/  Email: christa@gladdcommunity.com  Phone: 844-42-GLADD RESOURCES: Eight Lessons That Dying Taught Me (Book) SPONSORS: GrazeCraze Okemos Fusionary Forumulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    53 min

  5. MAR 18

    TT-S1-E-9-: Let's Talk About I-O Psychology w/Dr. Gretchen Lain

    On Episode #9 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Gretchen Lain, the Founder & Owner of Goldleaf Consulting & Advisory Services, located in Lansing, Michigan.  Dr. Lain explains what Industrial Organizational Psychology (IPO) and how she uses this when working with organizations that need assistance with restrategizing and redesign at their business.  Tedi asks Dr. Lain about the many other professional services she provides.  Dr. Lain shares with us more about her work with others when it comes to health and nutrition and why this is should be important to each of us. Dr. Lain and Tedi talks about her book 'Busy is not a Personality: A Workbook to Go From Hot Mess to Healthy Human." This is a fascinating discussion, one you do not want to miss. To learn more about Dr. Lain, you can connect with her at: Website: https://www.gretchenlain.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-lain-ph-d-0037582b/  Dr. Lain's Blog: https://www.gretchenlain.com/blog  Email:  lain.gretchen13@gmail.com RESOURCES: Dr. Lain's Books Available on Amazon SPONSORS: Successful Coaches Enterprise 7C Lingo  The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    52 min

  6. MAR 5

    TT-S1-E-8-: Let's Talk About Finding the Funny in Life w/Dr. Paul Artale

    On Episode #8 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Paul Artale, an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Stand-up Comedian and Full-Time Soccer Dad, located in Swartz Creek, Michigan.  Paul and Tedi talk about Paul's overcoming physical adversity which did not stop him from playing college football.  Paul shares with us how he defines what a disability is and what it means to him.  Tedi and Paul talk about his (Paul's) career as a motivational speaker and the book he wrote (The Two-Year Olds Guide to Work-Life Balance), which was based on interactions with his then two-year old son. Paul shares with us how he got into becoming a professional stand-up comedian.  Tedi's favorite quote of the episode said by Paul: "You have this privilege to go out and tell your story."  To learn more about Paul, you can connect with him at: Website:  https://paulartale.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulartale/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paul_artale/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/paulartale YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/paulartale Email:  https://paulartale.com/contact/ RESOURCES: Three Finger Comedy (Paul's Stand-up Comedy) The Paul Artale Online Store SPONSORS: Successful Coaches Enterprise 7C Lingo  The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    1h 1m

  7. FEB 16

    TT-S1-E-7-: Let's Talk About Self-Worth w/Sarah Barnes-Humphreys

    On Episode #7 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Sarah Barnes-Humphreys, a best-selling Author & Entrepreneur , located in Miami Florida.  Sarah and Tedi talk about why our self-worth is so important and ways we can discover our own greatness.  Sarah shares information with us about her new book: “I Buried Her In A French Press: A Memoir About Finding my Voice & The Power Of Being Heard."  She also shares with us her very personal struggle with Lipedema and how this shaped the person she is today.  Tedi learns that Sarah has a couple of podcasts (information below) and shares her annual tradition of choosing a 'Word of the Year' (2026's word is 'Forgiveness').  You do not want to miss this episode, as Sarah is a real firecracker.  To learn more about Sarah, you can connect with her at: Website:  https://letstalksupplychain.com/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbarneshumphrey/   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahbarneshumphrey/?hl=en  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkSupplyChain  Email:  hello@sarahbarneshumphrey.com RESOURCES: BlendedPledge.org (Podcast)“ I Buried Her In A French Press: A Memoir About Finding my Voice & The Power Of Being Heard (Book) Cleveland Clinic - Lipedema SPONSORS: Fusionary Formulas 7C Lingo  The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    1h 1m

  8. FEB 2

    TT-S1-E-6-: Let's Talk About Addiction w/Dr. Harry Henshaw

    On Episode #6 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Harry Henshaw, a Psychotherapist at Online Holistic Counseling, located in Port Charlotte, Florida.  Dr. Henshaw and Tedi talk all about addiction, what it is, what it is not and the ways we can help those we love.  Dr. Henshaw explains the difference between the understanding of addiction as a disease versus a disorder.  Dr. Henshaw shares with us how he works with his clients and the effectiveness of group therapy.  Tedi asks A LOT of questions and learns how staying in 'victim mode' can work against the recovery process.  This is a very informative conversation, one that you do not want to miss.  To learn more about Dr. Henshaw, you can connect with him at: Website: https://www.enhancedhealing.com/  Free Morning Support Group: https://enhancedhealing.com/daily-support-group/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harry-henshaw/ Email:  drharryhenshaw@gmail.com Phone:  (305) 498-3442 RESOURCES: Prelude to a Paradigm Shift for Addiction (eBook) American Society for Addiction Medicine (study/data)   National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) (study/data) SPONSORS: Fusionary Formulas GrazeCraze (Okemos, MI) The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io.  https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. License (CC BY 4.0):

    57 min
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Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Tedi Talks Podcast.  This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed.  We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves.  We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.

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  • Creator
    Tedi Parsons, Podcast Host
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tedi Talks
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