Twitter disgusts me. I try to stay away from it. But, I do have a profile for the podcast, where I promote the episodes and, occassionally, call out a particular U.S. Senator on his thinly-veiled feigned sincerity. But, I also use it to keep up with guests of the show.
It was to a song from the then recently-released Jayhawks record, XOXO. The album cover drew me in, a painting of a young woman, bobbed auburn hair, sitting on the floor, skirted knees bent to her side with records scattered in front of her. Cindy Sherman came to mind.
For nearly a decade, Mike Iamele’s Sacred Branding® system has helped hundreds of celebrities, artists, entrepreneurs, influencers, and soul seekers to map their experiences and discover their subconscious motivations, unique brand, and life purpose. Hear Mike’s story in episode 113 of The Path to Authenticity.
Vulnerably Zany
Brockton, Massachusetts
Somerville, Massachusetts
A writer
Life purpose expert and brand strategist
Movie director
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” — Walt Disney
Writing
Movie: Mistress America or Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
My grandmother, who has since passed
Trying to be a “savior,” trying to please everyone
Neve Campbell…
Evan Streusand runs a handmade women’s shoe company called Fortress of Inca, which he started 10 years ago. He and his wife also started a robe company called Highway Robery. Learn more about Evan and his work in episode 109 of The Path to Authenticity.
If your life were a novel, what would be the title?
Hey Y’all
Where were you born?
Houston, Texas
Where is the place you call home?
Austin, Texas
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Either a baseball player, a basketball player, or something in movies or…
Jessica Baum is the founder of Be Self-full®, a company that provides tailored coaching services, helping women empower themselves. Be Self-full® is the sister company to The Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, where Jessica offers psychotherapy services to clients in Palm Beach, Florida. Hear Jessica in episode 24 of The Path to Authenticity.
If your life were a novel, what would be the title?
Look Below the Surface
Where were you born?
Englewood, New Jersey
Where is the place you call home?
West Palm Beach, Florida
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew…
The Italian, Toronto-based alt-pop artist Alessandro Montelli began his career performing at local open-mics and festivals in Bari, the town in the south of Italy, where he was born. He released of his first single Strane Parti di Me (meaning “strange parts of me” in English), in 2016.He showcased that song on local radio stations and television shows. He is a multi-instrumentalist who connects with his fans, making them feel like a part of his world, while performing with guitar and piano on stage. In the beginning of 2021, Alessandro released his new single, Life. …
VËR (veh-r), is short for “Vered,” the Hebrew word for rose. She is a singer-songwriter based in Montreal, Quebec. Hear her story in episode 97 of The Path to Authenticity.
Holy Sh*t, Did That Really Just Happen?
Montreal, Quebec
I consider both Montreal and Israel home.
a professional singer
I don’t really have one “profession,” so to speak. I guess you could say I’m a Jill of different trades — an independent artist and creative, which comes with wearing a bunch of different hats, from music-making, content creation, marketing, videography, photography, editing, public relations, etc. …
Elena Øhlander is an illustrator and painter, currently working in Jacksonville, Florida. She attained her BFA in Photography in 2014, exhibiting her work at national galleries and museums. Hear her in episode 94 of The Path to Authenticity. Click here to see examples of her work. Elena’s focus is in illustration that explores identity, gender issues, space, individuality, and pop culture with a Japanese context. Her main influences are Taiyo Matsumoto, Hayao Miyazaki, Yayoi Kusama, and Yoshitomo Nara.
There’s Enough Noise Going on up There Already
Duluth, Minnesota
Jacksonville, Florida
I knew very early on that I wanted to be…
We now have three Supreme Court justices appointed by a president who was rightfully impeached and wrongfully acquitted.
In addition to demonstrating the magnitude of their hypocrisy, they showed their disdain for true representative democracy.
They did the opposite of what most Americans wanted them to do. Most Americans did not want them to cram through a nominee in the midst of this election. If we had, most of us didn’t want a nominee. with this one’s views on the ACA, marriage equality, or women’s rights. …
Bryn Marhefka is all about hope. She is a sex, love, and relationship coach living and working in Austin, Texas. Hear her story in episode 92 of The Path to Authenticity.
If your life were a novel, what would be the title?
Her Inner Knowing
Where were you born?
Harrisburg, PA (right outside of Hershey!)
Where is the place you call home?
Austin, Texas
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
a veternarian — I have deep love for animals that still rings true.
What is your profession?
sex, love, and relationship…
Alysse Gafkjen is an American portrait photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her work is featured in publications around the world, and has served as the artwork for countless albums and promotional content for musicians of all genres. See example’s of Alysse’s work. Hear her in episode 90 of The Path to Authenticity.
If your life were a novel, what would be the title?
Through the Eyes of a Midwest Woman
Where were you born?
Marion, Ohio
Where is the place you call home?
the Universe
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
…
Writer. Father. Podcaster. Addiction Counselor. Recovery Coach. The Path to Authenticity — on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. @the.8th.son @thepathtoauthenticity