Its Not Black or White

Tim Stevenson and Diane Blakeley
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Society & Culture
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Welcome to It’s Not Black or White—a podcast where real stories meet honest conversations. Each episode explores the people, ideas, and experiences that prove life is rarely lived in absolutes. Hosted by Tim Stevenson and Diane Blakeley, we sit down with actors, dancers, musicians, politicians, entrepreneurs, business leaders, technology innovators, medical experts, survivors, community voices, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. From health and leadership to culture, current events, and resilience, we invite you to listen, learn, and see the world differently.

  1. 16h ago

    Ana Allen Pt 1. - Midlife, social media, identity

    In Part 1 of It’s Not Black or White, we sit down with Ana Allen for an open and honest conversation about midlife, social media, identity, change, and what it means to keep evolving. Ana shares her perspective on navigating this stage of life, the pressure and influence of social media, and the lessons that come with experience, growth, and learning to trust yourself. It’s a thoughtful, relatable conversation about where we are, where we’ve been, and how we continue moving forward. 🎙️ Listen now to Ana Allen – Pt. 1: Mid Life, Social Media and More.

    Ana Allen Pt 1. - Midlife, social media, identity

  2. 3d ago

    Cole Blakely pt 2-

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Cole Blakeley on It’s Not Black or White, we go deeper into the creative journey behind the music.Cole opens up about his process as a songwriter and artist, the ups and downs of building something from the ground up, and the progress he’s made along the way. He also shares where he finds inspiration, how he works through challenges, and what keeps him moving forward as a young creative.At just 17, Cole is already the founder, songwriter, and guitarist of the band Dove Cottage. He taught himself guitar, formed his own band, writes original music, and released the album Peeking Through while still in high school.His creativity reaches far beyond music, spanning theater, film, visual art, and digital media. From award-winning digital artwork to film production and performing on stage, Cole continues to explore different ways to tell stories and express himself.Part 2 is about growth, resilience, creativity, and trusting the process.#ItsNotBlackOrWhite #ColeBlakeley #DoveCottage #PeekingThrough #YoungArtist #Songwriter #CreativeProcess #MusicJourney #ArtistJourney #Inspiration #EmergingArtist #PodcastInterview

  3. 5d ago

    Cole Blakeley Pt 1

    In this episode of It’s Not Black or White, we sit down with Cole Blakeley, the 17-year-old founder, songwriter, and guitarist of the band Dove Cottage.At an age when most people are still discovering what they want to pursue, Cole is already building an impressive creative career. He taught himself guitar, formed his own band, wrote original music, and released the album Peeking Through—all while still in high school.But Cole’s creativity goes far beyond music. He is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans music, theater, film, visual art, and digital media. His digital artwork earned First Place recognition at the Laguna Art Festival, and he has also received multiple awards for his film productions.On stage, Cole has appeared in more than 30 musical theater productions, taking on an incredible range of leading and featured roles, including Danny Zuko in Grease, Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, P. T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman, and King George III in Hamilton.From writing and performing original music to acting, filmmaking, and visual art, Cole represents a new generation of young creatives who refuse to be defined by just one medium.🎙️ Join us as we talk about his journey, his creative process, forming Dove Cottage, releasing music while still in high school, and what’s next for this talented young artist.#ItsNotBlackOrWhite #ColeBlakeley #DoveCottage #PeekingThrough #YoungArtist #YoungMusician #SingerSongwriter #IndieMusic #OriginalMusic #TeenMusician #EmergingArtist #MusicalTheater #Filmmaker #DigitalArtist #CreativeJourney #NextGenerationArtist #MusicInterview #ArtistSpotlight #CreativeExpression #PodcastInterview

    Cole Blakeley Pt 1

  4. Sep 6

    JEANIE BALLARD – Integrative Energy Healer | Part 2

    In Part 2 of It’s Not Black or White, we go even deeper with Jeanie Ballard as the conversation moves further into the spiritual side of energy, healing, intuition, and connection. Jeanie shares more about how she listens to Spirit, how energy can guide the work she does, and what it means to become more aware of what we feel, sense, and receive beyond the physical. We also explore: ✨ Spiritual connection and awareness 🔮 Listening to Spirit and trusting intuition 💫 Energy work on a deeper level 🌎 How collective energy can affect us 🧘 Becoming more in tune with yourself and others ❤️ Healing through awareness, connection, and intention This conversation continues to challenge the way we think about energy, spirituality, and the unseen forces that may influence our lives. 🎙️ Subscribe to It’s Not Black or White and join us for more conversations that go beyond the surface. #JeanieBallard #ItsNotBlackOrWhitePodcast #SpiritualHealing #EnergyHealing #Spirituality #Intuition #CollectiveEnergy #EnergyWork #HealingJourney #MindBodySpirit

    JEANIE BALLARD – Integrative Energy Healer | Part 2

  5. Sep 4

    JEANIE BALLARD – Integrative Energy Healer | Part 1

    In Part 1 of t’s Not Black or White, we sit down with Jeanie Ballard, Integrative Energy Healer**, for a fascinating conversation about energy, intuition, and spiritual connection.Jeanie shares her perspective on kinetic energy, collective energy, and learning to listen to Spirit when working with others. We explore how energy can influence our environment, relationships, emotions, and the way we connect with ourselves and the people around us.In this episode, we discuss:* ✨ Kinetic energies and how energy moves* 🌎 The power of collective energy* 🧘 Connecting with intuition and Spirit* 💫 Listening for guidance while working with others* 🔥 Becoming more aware of the energy around you* ❤️ Healing, connection, and spiritual awarenessThis is just Part 1 of our conversation with Jeanie Ballard, so be sure to subscribe, like, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s coming next.🎙️ It’s Not Black or White Podcast — conversations that challenge the way we think, feel, heal, and see the world.#JeanieBallard #ItsNotBlackOrWhitePodcast #EnergyHealing #IntegrativeHealing #SpiritualHealing #CollectiveEnergy #KineticEnergy #Intuition #SpiritualAwareness #EnergyHealer

    JEANIE BALLARD – Integrative Energy Healer | Part 1

  6. Sep 1

    The Smilos pt 3

    The Smilos – Part 3 | It’s Not Black or White In Part 3 of our conversation with The Smilos, we go even deeper into health, healing, advocacy, and the power of searching for answers. Tim shares his mother's personal experience and discusses some of the things he believes helped her during her health journey. The Smilos open up about the mission behind their foundation, why they created it, and how they hope to support and educate other families facing difficult health challenges. Diane also brings a fascinating perspective to the conversation, sharing knowledge and information she discovered with the help of artificial intelligence—and how AI is giving everyday people new ways to research, ask better questions, and become more informed about their health. This episode is about being proactive, doing your research, asking questions, and never being afraid to explore different perspectives when it comes to your well-being. 🎙️ In this episode: The Smilos’ continued health journey Tim’s experience with his mother What inspired the Smilos Foundation Helping other families through education and awareness Diane’s research and discoveries using AI Becoming more diligent and informed about your health The importance of asking questions and advocating for yourself Subscribe to It’s Not Black or White for more conversations that challenge the way we think about health, wellness, technology, and life. #ItsNotBlackOrWhite #TheSmilos #HealthAndWellness #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthAdvocacy #AI #WellnessJourney #Podcast

    The Smilos pt 3

  7. Aug 26

    The Smilos. Pt 2

    In this part of our conversation with The Smilos, we go deeper into their incredible journey—including their trip to Germany for advanced treatment options, the decisions they faced along the way, and what they learned at every step of the process. We also talk about the importance of being diligent and proactive about your health. Ask questions, listen to your body, stay on top of screenings and appointments, and don’t be afraid to seek additional opinions when something doesn’t feel right. The Smilos share valuable perspective on advocating for yourself, exploring treatment options, staying informed, and continuing to fight even when the road gets difficult. This is a powerful conversation about health, perseverance, family, and never giving up. 🎙️ Watch now and hear more of The Smilos’ story. #TheSmilos #CancerJourney #HealthAwareness #GermanyTreatment #PatientAdvocacy #HealthMatters #NeverGiveUp #ItsNotBlackOrWhitePodcast

    The Smilos. Pt 2

  8. Aug 22

    The Smilos- Pt 1

    The Smilos – Part 1 In Part 1, we sit down with Mike Smilo to hear his incredible story of surviving Stage IV melanoma after being told he may only have weeks to live. Mike shares how he refused to accept his initial prognosis, searched for expert opinions, explored emerging treatments and clinical trials, and continued fighting through multiple recurrences. We also discuss the mindset, persistence, family support, and self-advocacy that have shaped his journey—and how that experience inspired the creation of the Smilo Foundation, helping cancer patients find specialists, treatment options, and clinical trials. This is a powerful conversation about hope, resilience, and never giving up. #TheSmilos #MikeSmilo #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Hope #ClinicalTrials

    The Smilos- Pt 1
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About

Welcome to It’s Not Black or White—a podcast where real stories meet honest conversations. Each episode explores the people, ideas, and experiences that prove life is rarely lived in absolutes. Hosted by Tim Stevenson and Diane Blakeley, we sit down with actors, dancers, musicians, politicians, entrepreneurs, business leaders, technology innovators, medical experts, survivors, community voices, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. From health and leadership to culture, current events, and resilience, we invite you to listen, learn, and see the world differently.

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  • Creator
    Tim Stevenson and Diane Blakeley
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tim Stevenson and Diane Blakeley
  • Show Website
    Its Not Black or White