Billy Dees

Laurisha Fant is a visionary with a background in entrepreneurship consulting, who entered into being a creative during the pandemic when her commercial painting business slowed down. Laurisha began to paint in an artistic expression and eventually began creating poetry to unpack her thoughts on life and her past. Laurisha eventually created a live class for organizations to help them to understand the basics of crypto and Web3.During this podcast episode we discuss entrepreneurship, ideas for entrepreneurs, creativity, web3, and poetry/art. Laurisha enjoys participating in discussions such as this because it's a great way to hopefully help someone else go for their dreams as well. Laurisha Fant on Social Media Twitter: @TheLovely_Lions https://twitter.com/TheLovely_LionsInstagram: @TheHealFeel https://www.instagram.com/thehealfeel/?igshid=NDRkN2NkYzU%3D

This episode discusses numerous aspects of being interviewed as a guest on podcasts as well as other types of shows. •What should guests bring to the table in terms of content?•How should you query the shows you want to be on?•In what ways should you support the show after your interview?Billy Dees and then Kristy Mickelsen each give their core presentations which together run approximately 40 minutes into the episode. Then, a conversation opens up with a live studio audience which was facilitated via Twitter Spaces. The podcast was recorded in studio with an audio feed brought in from Twitter for a question-and-answer segment. You can find Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees and Kristy Mickelsen @KristyBooks.

This episode covers several topics. First, we discuss the eerie sounds that were recorded from a black hole. This sonification, or what may be referred to as a translation of astronomical data into sound, is being released for NASA’s Black Hole Week this year. We also mention the new moon mission being launched August 29, 2022, as it is currently scheduled.Have you heard of Quiet Quitting? It is a new term buzzing around social media. We cover what it is and some of the principles behind what is driving it.Lastly, the latest person to be cancelled is Andrew Tate. We cover some of the aspects of cancel culture and why it is a threat to free speech and the sharing of ideas. You can follow Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees

“Walking with Fay - My Mother’s Uncharted Path Into Dementia” by Carolyn BirrellCarolyn Birrell retired to Bonners Ferry, ID, in 2006, after living in Atlanta, GA, for 20 years where she worked for the American Cancer Society National Headquarters and then as a real estate agent and a new home builder. She began caring for her aging mother shortly after her move and started chronicling her journey. What began as a written collection of her mother’s difficult behaviors during dementia’s earliest stages quickly turned into a comprehensive book that she continued to update until the inevitable end of her mother’s disease. In this interview, Carolyn talks about her years long journey with her mother and Alzheimer’s dementia, and how her journals turned into a book.An estimated 6.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021.You can find Carolyn Birrell's website here https://www.carolynbirrell.com/

The Cleveland Browns are evidently standing behind the Deshaun Watson trade for the long haul. The Browns are not reconsidering the $230 million contract and do not want back the six draft picks they sent to the Houston Texans for Watson.The commentary in this podcast covers two facets. One, the banter on social media and sports talk radio has been very much misguided regarding the various allegations that were put forth against Watson. Also, what this trade has done to the brand that is the Cleveland Browns has largely not been covered. Although, the boos at the Browns’ pre-season game with the Jacksonville Jaguars may be a wakeup call for what may be coming throughout the season. Everybody wants a winning team and ultimately a Super Bowl. However, controversy aside, this deal does not guarantee anything. Was it worth the public relations risk? And the enormous money?

How important is it to zoom in on someone’s pain and suffering on live TV? Whether it is an accident or sports injury, the sensationalism of live TV is forgetting the human suffering that is playing out behind the images. The tragedy of Anne Heche, whose rescue from a fiery crash played out on live TV and has been recirculated on social media, is a perfect example. Her final moments have been reduced to social media fodder at the expense of her family and loved ones. This was a human being. We can do better.

On this episode we are talking with Maria Humphreys from the Strong Body Strong Soul Podcast. Maria is passionate about inspiring stories and is very enthusiastic about all topics related to audio, including the emergence of social audio. Maria has been able to combine her meditation practices with the nuances of spoken word communication. You can find Maria on Twitter and Twitter Spaces @sbssforme https://mobile.twitter.com/sbssforme

Rachel Thompson is an author of seven books. She is a champion for survivors and is the originator of the hashtag #SexAbuseChat on Twitter. She also promotes other writers and is also known for the much-used blogging #MondayBlogs hashtag. You can find her on Twitter @RachelintheOC, and at @BadRedHeadMedia which is all about creating effective social media and book marketing campaigns for authors. On this episode we are talking with Rachel about her advocacy for survivors, being an author, and her presence on the new medium Twitter Spaces.This year 2022, “Broken People” was released and won ‘Best in Category’ for Nonfiction with the Book Excellence AwardsHer website is RachelintheOC.com https://rachelintheoc.com/@RachelintheOC on Twitter https://twitter.com/RachelintheOC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor@BadRedHeadMedia https://twitter.com/BadRedheadMedia

Graciela Moore is ICF certified, a transcendental hope coach, and author. Graciela also helps HSIP thrive into soul-alignment and is a public speaker. On this episode Graciela talks about hope, the different ways we consider hope, and how important it is in our daily lives. Please listen in for some great insights into personal growth, happiness, and hope!You can find Graciela Moore on Twitter @SoMCoachinghttps://mobile.twitter.com/somcoaching

Whether you want to improve your content marketing strategy or simply want to build your brand, social media is almost always a major tool in your toolbox. In this episode we are talking with Keith Keller who has been a Twitter strategist since the early days of the platform. Keith discusses how to Amplify Your Message, Build Your Brand, and Create a Community via Twitter and Twitter Spaces. We also ask him about Social Audio, what it is, and how Twitter Spaces approaches the medium of social audio.You can find Keith Keller on Twitter at @KeithKeller https://twitter.com/KeithKeller?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

During this episode we are talking about using Twitter and Twitter Spaces for authors. Many of the topics we cover are applicable to any social media or content marketing strategy in general. Our guest is Ruth L. Snyder who is the author of, “Learn Twitter” which is geared toward writers. Ruth is also a speaker and a book coach. You can find Ruth on Twitter at @RuthLSnyder https://mobile.twitter.com/ruthlsnyder

When is a stumble more than a stumble? When is a gaffe more than a bad choice of words? These are tough questions for an aging president. During the past few weeks, the issue of President Biden’s mental and physical well-being has begun to be questioned by more than just his political opposition. Can he run in 2024? Is his presidency sustainable through the current term? This commentary doesn’t have the answers. However, the analysis does try to provide some perspective regarding the current situation and how we arrived at this point.

Jerry writes a humor column for Tribune News Service, which distributes it to papers nationwide and abroad. Jerry is also the author of six books, "Leave It to Boomer," "The Empty Nest Chronicles," "Grandfather Knows Best," "Nini and Poppie's Excellent Adventures," "Every Day Is Saturday" and "One for the Ageless." Jerry has won many awards including seven for humorous writing from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Jerry maintains a social media presence, has made many TV and radio appearances, is a popular public speaker, and is currently writing a sitcom. You can find Jerry on his blog http://jerryzezima.blogspot.com/

Is Journalism, as We Know It, Dead? A question that is often asked.Many have suggested indoctrination as the cause of the demise of journalism. It is true many journalists not only come from the same system, but from the same handful of schools. It is also true that campuses that were once places of exploring many new ideas, are now ideological closed clubs. There is more to consider, however. How do we, the public, take in information and process it? How has our viewing habits and the desire for ratings played a role in what news we are given?These are especially relevant questions considering that it seems everyone is now not only entitled to their own opinions, but their own facts as well.

Some time ago, many years ago actually, I crossed paths with Donna Cavanagh on Twitter. We were both part of the Twittersphere for blogging, humor, and related subject matter. We say “content” now by the way. This was circa 2011 and HumorOutcasts was in its early days. I started doing some writing for the site and most of my audio production at that time was in traditional media forms. Podcasting existed back then but was nowhere near the powerhouse it is today. I was one of the early adopters of podcasting as it was a natural fit for me. Post 2012, podcasting was ramping up as high-ranking politicians were giving interviews and major crime investigations were finding an audience on the medium. Twitter is built for authors and podcasters. Donna, being the consummate book marketing specialist that she is, was one of the publishers who first recognized the connection. This was a great opportunity for me. By the time 2016 rolled around, Donna and I were producing author interviews regularly. I have made some won

In this episode, the host covers some of his basic principles when interviewing guests who have sensitive subject matter to talk about. This is a bonus episode that was recorded on the Wisdom app. The original commentary has been edited and processed for the podcast format.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion that some survivors may find triggering. It also contains spoilers regarding the content of the book.On this episode we have Deborah Fezelle, who is the author of, “What’s Past is Prologue.” Deborah is a frequent guest of the podcast and a familiar author to many readers. She has an incredible resume in the arts and is a graduate of Juilliard. Deborah has worked as an actress, a director and coach, and as a writer. This book is the latest installment of the Nick McDeare Series.This book, because of its subject-matter, was written to be more of a stand-alone piece than the other McDeare installments. Deborah describes this book as a personal “triumph” because she had to work through her own history of trauma to carry the reader on a similar journey with the characters.It is a very sincere and heartfelt discussion, however, as the trigger warning indicates; it contains mature subject matter.This podcast was produced in conjunction with HumorOutcasts.com, HOPress

This episode has an interesting mix of topics. Kristy Mickelsen is an author who has been researching a character for her new book, and this character happens to work in the professional wrestling industry. Axel Savage is a professional wrestler who agreed to take part in Kristy’s research. Kristy is a kidney cancer and lupus advocate. Axel is an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. Together, they discuss various aspects of wrestling as part of Kristy’s character research and have serious heartfelt discussions about mental health and suicide awareness.

In an unprecedented leak of Supreme Court confidentiality, Politico has obtained what it calls a draft of a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade. The reaction in the public and on social media has been, predictably, enormous. On this episode Billy Dees and Jack Casey discuss and speculate about various aspects of the impact of the potential reversal of the landmark decision.

It appears the deal for Elon Musk to purchase Twitter will go through. This has sparked many conversations online and off about billionaires, social media, and free speech. On this episode we explore various aspects of these topics and what some of the changes coming to Twitter may be in the near future.