Let's Talk About This Way

• Episode 17: From System to Spotlight: Kim’s Rise, Voice, and Unshakable Purpose

  What happens when someone who had every reason to give up… chooses to rise instead?In this episode, I sit down with Kim, a political influencer with a story you probably didn’t know. Raised in the shadows of abandonment, bouncing through the system without much support, Kim didn’t just survive, she led. Excelling in school and always the team captain on the field, she became a natural leader long before she had a platform. Her grit, drive, and sharp sense of self turned pain into power.But Kim isn’t just political takes and online debates — she’s also a huge sports fanatic, an animal lover with a soft spot for both dogs and cats, and someone who can talk true crime for hours. She's as passionate about the world around her as she is curious about the stories that shape it.This episode is more than politics. It’s about perseverance. It's about challenging assumptions. And it's about seeing the full, complicated, powerful human behind the screen. When you hear Kim’s story — her why, her battles, and her purpose — you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the human behind the headlines.Let Kim’s story be a reminder that behind every opinion is a past  and behind every voice is a journey worth hearing.#letstalkaboutthisway #PoliticalInfluencer #ResilienceStory #FromStruggleToSuccess #InspiringJourney #UnderdogStory #WomenInPolitics #PodcastInterview #TrueCrimeLover #OvercomingAdversity #PowerfulVoices #RealTalkPodcast #SystemToSpotlight #MotivationalStories #NeverJudgeABook #VoiceForThePeople #SurvivorToLeader #Politics

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• Episode 16: From Blueprints to Battlefields: Van’s Journey of Duty, Awakening, and Purpose

  What makes someone walk away from a stable career and choose a path filled with uncertainty and danger? After witnessing the events of 9/11, my cousin Van felt something shift inside him. He left behind his job drafting blueprints for buildings and answered a higher calling, one that led him into the U.S. Army, serving as a combat engineer focused on identifying and neutralizing IEDs in some of the most dangerous regions in the Middle East.In this powerful conversation, Van opens up about his deployments, the violence he faced, the people lost, and the emotional weight he still carries. But beyond the battles, Van also shares the awakening he experienced, questioning the deeper “why” behind military actions and uncovering truths that changed the way he sees the world forever.Today, Van continues his mission of service as a therapeutic behavior coach for young people, channeling his experience, empathy, and resilience into helping others heal and grow. His story is a profound reminder that some of our greatest heroes are the ones who continue to fight for good long after the war is over.Thank you, Van, for your service, your strength, and your heart.Van's T-Shirt Website: sapperzulu.comHow to Connect: Email: [email protected]#VeteranStories #MilitaryLife #ArmyVeteran #Post911 #CombatVeteran #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapeuticCoach #LifeAfterWar #MilitaryPodcast #ServiceAndSacrifice #VeteranVoices #HealingJourney #ThankYouForYourService #TrueStory #PurposeDriven #RealConversations #TransformationStory #FromSoldierToHealer

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• Episode 15: Vision in Motion: Reis’s Global Grind from TV to Music

  From starting his career as a logger for the hit tv show, The Real World: Seattle, to being a producer for global TV hits like Extracted on FOX, Reis’s story is one of relentless vision and unstoppable motion. Born into a nomadic lifestyle, he turned constant relocation into a strength, gaining diverse perspectives that would later fuel his creativity across both television and music.In this episode, Reis shares how he broke into the entertainment industry, what it’s really like working behind the scenes on major productions, and how he stays grounded while traveling the world for work. He opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the mindset that kept him pushing forward, and his growing passion for music production, his next big creative frontier.With big goals, an even bigger work ethic, and a vision that’s guided him through it all, Reis reminds us that building the life you want—full of passion, purpose, and possibility—isn’t just a fantasy. It’s a choice, made one bold step at a time.How to Connect:Instragram: @lovereisandsoul#letstalkaboutthisway #TVProducerLife #MusicProducerJourney #GlobalGrind #ChasingDreams #CreativeCareer #BehindTheScenes #NomadicLife #VisionDriven #LifeOfAProducer #FromTheGroundUp #PassionToProfession #ReisStory #TravelAndCreate #DreamBigWorkHard #CreativeMindset

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• Episode 14: Rock Bottom to Recovery, the Dr. Robb Kelly Story

  From the bright lights of music studios to the cold pavement of rock bottom, Dr. Robb Kelly’s story is one of unbelievable resilience. A talented musician turned high-earning studio player, Robb’s early success was clouded by a growing addiction to alcohol. What started as casual drinking spiraled into a lifestyle that cost him everything, his career, his family, even his home.But Robb didn’t stay down. In this episode, he opens up about the raw reality of addiction, the brutal years spent homeless, and the moment he decided to change it all. Today, he’s a world-renowned addiction specialist, author, and keynote speaker with a recovery program that’s helped many—including celebrities and athletes—reclaim their lives.What makes his story so powerful? He’s lived it. Robb brings not only expertise, but deep empathy to the work he does, treating every individual like they matter, because they do. This episode is proof that no matter how far gone you feel, transformation is real, and it starts the moment you decide you’re worth saving.How to Connect: Instagram: addiction_doctorWebsite: https://robbkelly.com/

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• Episode 13: Anxious, Authentic, and Still Becoming: Jessie Owning Her Voice

  What happens when college ends, the future feels like a blank page, and anxiety takes the pen? For Jessie, it meant facing her fears head-on and choosing to speak up rather than stay silent.In this raw and relatable episode, Jessie opens up about living her best life in college while silently battling anxiety, the emotional crash that followed graduation, and how starting her own podcast became the lifeline she didn’t know she needed. A fierce mental health advocate and future speech-language pathologist, Jessie is still discovering her purpose and that’s exactly the point.She shares how leaning into her faith helped her rebuild a sense of peace, purpose, and direction, even when life felt uncertain. Through it all, she’s found strength in vulnerability, clarity in chaos, and joy in becoming.This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt like they should have it all figured out but doesn’t. Jessie reminds us that being open, honest, and unapologetically yourself is not only brave it’s necessary.How to Connect: Instagram: @themessyypodBe sure to check out Jessie's Podcast on Spotify!The Messy PodLink: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HThGRerDVKDhv2j3TCe2g?si=3671496edc1a4444

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