Open Book with Harry Pacheco

STP Productions
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Welcome to Open Book with Harry Pacheco, a heart-forward podcast where music, mentorship, and meaningful change collide. Host Harry Pacheco—whose career spans the Bay Area music scene, project management, business development, and an acclaimed anti-bullying children's book series—pulls back the curtain on the lives of inspiring people who use creativity and courage to make a difference. Each episode dives into honest conversations about career pivots, parenting, anti-bullying advocacy, community impact, and the lessons that shape us. You'll hear stories from musicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and authors who share their wins, failures, and the small daily choices that lead to big change. Whether you're a parent, teacher, creative, or leader, Open Book delivers actionable takeaways and uplifting perspective to help you lead with intention.

  1. From Trauma to Transformation: Megan Mackenzie on HypnoBreathwork®, The Connected Woman & Reclaiming Your Power

    Feb 17

    From Trauma to Transformation: Megan Mackenzie on HypnoBreathwork®, The Connected Woman & Reclaiming Your Power

    In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with breathwork coach and transformational guide Megan Mackenzie to talk about healing, identity, and what really happens when you stop coping and start rewiring your life. Megan is the creator behind The Connected Woman, where she helps women heal from trauma, break old patterns, and reclaim their power using HypnoBreathwork®, mindset coaching, and embodiment work.  Megan explains how HypnoBreathwork® blends breathwork, hypnosis, and subconscious reprogramming to release stored emotions, clear limiting beliefs, and create real, lasting change—often faster than traditional talk therapy alone.  She and Harry dive into what it looks like to move through anxiety, burnout, motherhood overload, and "high-functioning but secretly exhausted" seasons, and into a life marked by clarity, confidence, and deep self-connection.  They also explore Megan's signature offers like her Made For More 90-day group coaching "glow-up," breathwork journaling tools for post-traumatic growth, private intensives at the Sanity Sanctuary retreat space, and why building safe, honest communities of women is central to her mission.  If you're curious about breathwork for trauma, nervous system healing, women's empowerment, or creating a life that actually feels like you, this conversation will give you both inspiration and practical language for your own healing journey.

    49 min
  2. Jen Grafton — From Passion to Purpose: Real Talk on Growth, Community & Next Steps

    Feb 9

    Jen Grafton — From Passion to Purpose: Real Talk on Growth, Community & Next Steps

    Open Book with Harry Pacheco welcomes special guest Jen Grafton for a candid conversation about purpose, community impact, and the practical steps Jen uses to turn passion into results. In this episode Harry and Jen dig into: Jen's personal journey and what sparked her mission to serve. How she builds momentum — habits, decisions, and mindset shifts that actually work. Real-world examples of community projects and collaborations (what worked, what didn't). Actionable advice for listeners: how to find clarity, get unstuck, and start serving today. Quick wins and long-game strategies for building influence without burnout. Why listen: Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical next steps, or real stories of people leaning into purpose — Jen's conversation is full of heart and usable insight. 👉 Subscribe to the Open Book channel and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 👉 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube  👉 Connect with Jen: @jennifer.grafton.7 👉 Follow STP: @SpreadThePositive

    41 min
  3. From Cleveland to the Cutting Room: Paul Skidmore on Faith, Film & the Power of Story

    Jan 20

    From Cleveland to the Cutting Room: Paul Skidmore on Faith, Film & the Power of Story

    In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Paul Skidmore — a lifelong student of film, director, producer, and author — for a deep dive into movies, calling, and the kind of stories that actually change people.   Paul shares how growing up in Cleveland, Tennessee, glued to behind-the-scenes specials like The Making of Return of the Jedi, sparked a lifelong obsession with special effects, creatures, models, blue screen, and optical printing. He talks about learning to edit on two VCRs, going to film school, and facing a major crossroads: chase the traditional Hollywood ladder, or stay rooted and create work that truly reflects his values.   Now finishing his first feature film based on a short story he wrote, Paul opens up about the sacrifices that come with saying "yes" to a big creative vision — time, comfort, and the safety of a predictable career. He and Harry dig into what it means to be a Christian in the film industry, how to keep your integrity when profit and popularity pull the other way, and why Paul sees himself as a modern parable teller, following the example of Jesus by wrapping truth in unforgettable stories.   They also talk about the lost art of hospitality and face-to-face conversation in a world glued to screens, the responsibility filmmakers have to shape imagination, and practical encouragement for young creatives who feel called to tell stories but don't know where to start.   If you love movies, filmmaking, faith-based storytelling, independent film, or honest conversations about art and calling, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insight and real-world wisdom from a veteran filmmaker who's still hungry to learn.

    1h 8m
  4. Faith, Real Estate & Resilience: Antoinette Harris

    Jan 6

    Faith, Real Estate & Resilience: Antoinette Harris

    In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Antoinette Harris, a new construction specialist with Delamar Homes in Clarksville, Tennessee, whose journey from oncology tech to top-producing realtor is rooted in faith, sacrifice, and unbelievable resilience. Antoinette shares how she grew up in Cleveland, TN, spent a decade working in oncology and other areas of the medical field, and chased nursing school through multiple moves as a military spouse — including a season living in Alaska at –50°. Just when she thought she was close to her dream, life changed: her sister's struggles led Antoinette to adopt her four-year-old niece, all while raising two children of her own. Realizing she couldn't do nursing school and be the mom her kids needed, she prayed for direction and found a new path in real estate. She opens up about secretly taking her real estate course while her husband was deployed, passing her exam, and quickly stepping into opportunities most new agents never see. Antoinette talks about what it means to be a construction specialist, walking buyers through custom homes, letting clients shine in her videos, and why she sees her career as a way to fund missions work. She also shares how Delamar supports an orphanage in Honduras, and why that aligns so deeply with her heart. In one of the most powerful moments, Antoinette chooses to highlight domestic violence organizations, vulnerably connecting that cause to the trauma she, her mother, and her sister have lived through. Harry calls her what she is — a survivor, warrior, and triumphant story — and they talk honestly about grief, healing, perseverance, and trusting God through it all. If you're interested in Clarksville real estate, new construction, single motherhood, adoption, faith-driven success, or surviving domestic violence, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you what's possible when you refuse to give up.

    42 min
  5. Betting on Herself at 26: Brianna Hunter on Multifamily Real Estate, Time Freedom & Turning Dreams into Reality

    12/30/2025

    Betting on Herself at 26: Brianna Hunter on Multifamily Real Estate, Time Freedom & Turning Dreams into Reality

    In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Brianna Kay Hunter, a 26-year-old real estate investor out of San Diego, California, who is already buying 50–150 unit multifamily properties and helping people create passive income and time freedom through real estate. Brianna shares how growing up in a small town with a mom in real estate showed her what true time freedom looks like—being able to show up for your kids, your family, and your life. She talks about graduating near the top of her class, earning a full ride to UConn, working her entire college career, and buying her first investment property while still in school—only to have it flood 90 days later and push her straight into the "real world" of landlording and problem-solving. She opens up about the pivotal day in a senior-level class when, after an assignment about their future careers, she realized she was already building her own business. That moment led her to walk away from the traditional path, bet on herself, and go all-in on real estate. Today, through her company Cambridge Capital, she partners with investors to acquire larger multifamily deals that improve communities, raise the quality of life for residents, and help investors own their time instead of trading it for a paycheck. Harry and Brianna also dive into her upcoming "Dreams to Reality Project" for young entrepreneurs, the importance of mentorship, and why she's so committed to helping the next generation break limiting beliefs around what's possible. They talk about her fun, dance-filled presence on social media, being authentic online, and why "being goofy, being yourself, and sharing valuable information" is the best brand strategy you can have. If you're a young professional, an aspiring investor, or someone tired of the 9–5 grind and curious about multifamily real estate investing, passive income, and building a life of freedom, this conversation with Brianna is packed with real stories, practical mindset shifts, and inspiration to finally bet on yourself.

    37 min
  6. Sarah Allen on Community Bible Study, Near-Death Faith & Raising Disciples in Murfreesboro

    12/22/2025

    Sarah Allen on Community Bible Study, Near-Death Faith & Raising Disciples in Murfreesboro

    In this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Sarah Allen, Teaching Director for Community Bible Study (CBS) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to talk about faith, family, and why the Bible still speaks to our everyday struggles. Sarah shares her journey from a boy-crazed Arkansas teenager and pre-vet college student derailed by botany, to an English teacher, wife, homeschool mom, and eventually the leader of a growing CBS class. She opens up about surviving a near-fatal car accident that fractured her C1 and C2 vertebrae—an injury most people don't walk away from—and how that experience deepened her dependence on God and clarified her calling. Harry and Sarah dive into what Community Bible Study really is: a global, verse-by-verse Bible study for men, women, kids, and teens, meeting in places like Bel Air, Third Baptist, and Fellowship Church on New Salem. Sarah explains how CBS helps people who feel like "the Bible doesn't apply to life today" discover that Scripture is alive, practical, and deeply relevant to anxiety, depression, identity, and the pressures kids face. She shares stories of over 100 children and students whose teachers see their perspectives and choices changing because they're in the Word every week. They also talk about Christian parenting, navigating packed schedules, and the meaning behind her daughter's name, Selah—"pause and reflect on the grace of God." Whether you're a busy parent, a church leader, or someone just wondering where to start with the Bible, this conversation will encourage you, challenge you, and give you real-life insight into making disciples right where you are.

    35 min
  7. Jessica Fitzhugh: 5-Star Award Winning Title Sales Leader & Mother of 2 | Open Book with Harry Pacheco

    12/08/2025

    Jessica Fitzhugh: 5-Star Award Winning Title Sales Leader & Mother of 2 | Open Book with Harry Pacheco

    Join Harry Pacheco for a heartfelt conversation with Jessica Fitzhugh, Sales Executive at Old Republic Title Company (Sacramento County). Jessica opens up about her journey as a single mother, how she found her passion for title insurance and real estate services, and the everyday hustle of balancing family with a high-energy sales career. In this episode you'll hear: • Jessica's personal story — challenges, wins, and what kept her moving forward. • A behind-the-scenes look at what title insurance and title services actually do for homebuyers and real estate pros. • Practical advice for women and single parents building a career in sales. • Tips on work-life balance, resilience, and staying service-focused in a competitive industry. Whether you work in real estate, sales, or you're just inspired by stories of grit and heart — this one's for you. Listen in for real talk, useful insight into title work, and an uplifting reminder about the power of community and persistence. Listen & subscribe: Find Open Book with Harry Pacheco on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms. More from Harry: harrypacheco.com Want to connect with Jessica? Check Old Republic Title Company or look her up on LinkedIn (search: Jessica Fitzhugh, Old Republic Title). #SpreadThePositive #OpenBook #JessicaFitzhugh #OldRepublicTitle #TitleInsurance #RealEstate #SingleMomSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #SalesLeadership

    44 min
  8. From Homeless Teen to Community Leader: Craig Harris on Recovery, Leadership & Rutherford County's Future

    12/01/2025

    From Homeless Teen to Community Leader: Craig Harris on Recovery, Leadership & Rutherford County's Future

    On this episode of Open Book with Harry Pacheco, Harry sits down with Craig Harris, chairman on the Rutherford County Commission and longtime Murfreesboro business owner, for a powerful and transparent conversation about where he's been, what he's built, and where he believes our community needs to go next. Craig opens up about being homeless as a teenager, sleeping on friends' couches, earning a football scholarship, and eventually building a successful construction company that's now employed multiple generations of local families. He shares how a loved one's battle with addiction pushed him to create a drug education and recovery initiative, why he decided to run for office so people would finally listen, and how that work has helped reduce overdose deaths and calls in Rutherford County. Harry and Craig also dive into hot-button topics like the rapid growth in our schools, mental health and the justice system, investing in youth, vocational training, and what real servant leadership looks like beyond party lines and headlines. Craig talks candidly about faith, perception in politics, and his vision as he runs for mayor — to elevate people, strengthen families, and keep Rutherford County on the forefront in Tennessee. If you live in Murfreesboro or Rutherford County or care about addiction recovery, public schools, or local leadership with a heart for the community, this is a must-listen Open Book conversation.

    44 min
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About

Welcome to Open Book with Harry Pacheco, a heart-forward podcast where music, mentorship, and meaningful change collide. Host Harry Pacheco—whose career spans the Bay Area music scene, project management, business development, and an acclaimed anti-bullying children's book series—pulls back the curtain on the lives of inspiring people who use creativity and courage to make a difference. Each episode dives into honest conversations about career pivots, parenting, anti-bullying advocacy, community impact, and the lessons that shape us. You'll hear stories from musicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and authors who share their wins, failures, and the small daily choices that lead to big change. Whether you're a parent, teacher, creative, or leader, Open Book delivers actionable takeaways and uplifting perspective to help you lead with intention.

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  • Creator
    STP Productions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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