22. Cultural Connections & Building Bridges w/ Shefalee Patel
Release Date: 08/11/2022
35. Building Better Neighborhoods w/ Tesho Akindele
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Urbanist, Real Estate Developer at Camp North End, & Retired Pro Soccer Player Tesho Akindele joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his passion for urbanism & building better neighborhoods, how he advocates for more walkable, sustainable, & affordable communities, his work developing the popular Camp North End in Charlotte, his MLS playing career spanning 9 seasons, & his journey to becoming an urbanist. Corey & Tesho also chat about the importance of pro athletes developing a legacy off the field, the power of having a positive mentality through the twists & turns of...
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34. Bringing Stories to Life w/ Brian Lafontaine
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Actor, Public Speaking Coach, Voiceover Artist, & Storyteller Brian Lafontaine joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his 30+ year acting career spanning TV, film, commercials, & voiceover work, the art of storytelling across different mediums, how he brings what’s on the page to life, the importance of being adaptable, positive, & professional in the entertainment industry, & why it’s ok to simply have fun & enjoy the creative process. Corey & Brian also chat about his experiences on hit shows like Ozark, his work as a Public Speaking Coach, Stand-Up Comedy, making...
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33. Creating “Abnormal Fixation” w/ John Kenneth Muir
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Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, Author, & Creator of the award-winning web series “Abnormal Fixation” John Kenneth Muir joins host Corey Easterday to discuss the behind-the-scenes of how he brought Abnormal Fixation to life, his vision for the project, assembling a talented cast & crew, playing lead character Elvis Bragg, Elvis’s quest for the paranormal, & Corey’s acting debut as the mysterious “Professor”. Corey & John also chat about John’s past work as the creator of “The House Between” & “Enter The House Between”, writing 34 Film & TV...
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32. Exploring The Deep & Light-Hearted Aspects of Life & Creativity w/ Billy Mays III
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Musician, Artist, & Creative Billy Mays III joins host Corey Easterday to discuss a “laundry” list of topics including his music project Infinite Third, their shared involvement with Current Initiatives & “The Laundry Project”, life as the son of renowned pitchman Billy Mays, his 9+ hour recent album “Holy Noise”, & his mission to honor & carry on his father’s legacy in ways both meaningful & light-hearted. “But I’m not done yet” - Corey & Billy also chat about the joys of his project Mouth Council, the work of BillyMays.org, the power of human...
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31. It’s Been A Long Time Honey w/ Fox and Bones
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Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort are Fox and Bones - energetic offbeat folksters with a retro pop-rock bent who have been setting the world alight with a hand clapping, foot-stomping good time since 2016. The duo from Portland, OR joins host Corey Easterday to discuss their new record “Long Time Honey”, the sounds, themes, artistry, and studio process that went into making it, their growth as artists & people, & being forged in the fire Game of Thrones style. Corey & Fox and Bones also chat about life on the road, the human need for connection, stability, & nature, the...
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30. Going On Tour w/ 1402
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1402 is a very talented band from Northeast Ohio composed of musicians Christian, Joel, Lip, & John. While on tour in Charlotte they sat down with host Corey Easterday to discuss how they build a connection with the audience & approach each show, the importance of having fun & not taking music or creativity for granted, stories from their first tour together, & their perspectives on all things music. Corey & the guys from 1402 also chat about Corey’s longtime friendship with John, John’s project Shame Chamber, the incredible Walkie Talkie Coffee in Canton, OH, each...
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29. The Art of Stand-Up Comedy w/ Jason Allen King
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Comedian, Writer, Actor, Filmmaker, Podcaster & so much more Jason Allen King joins host Corey Easterday to discuss Jason’s perspective on the art of stand-up comedy, his journey to becoming a professional comedian, why he loves teaching stand-up comedy & cheerleading other comics, & how Jason’s class at CATCH empowered Corey to realize his dream of becoming a comedian. Corey & Jason also chat about Jason’s comedic influences & work with other comics, how comedy can be empowering, Jason’s experience in film, leaning into the awkwardness of being human, the stand-up...
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28. Aspiring To Be Great On & Off The Pitch w/ George Marks
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Goalkeeper for Charlotte FC George Marks joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his journey as a professional soccer player, the path that led him to playing in the MLS for Charlotte FC, & his involvement in the Charlotte community. Corey & George also chat about what it’s been like to be a part of Charlotte FC, George’s partnership with The Laundry Project, the importance of mental toughness & resilience, what it means to him to be great both on & off the pitch, & so much more. Follow George Marks on Instagram (@) & X (). Follow Charlotte FC () on all social...
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27. How You Do Something Is Just As Important As What You Do w/ Jason Sowell
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Founder & CEO of Current Initiatives Jason Sowell returns to the pod! He joins host Corey Easterday to discuss 15 years of hope dealing through Current, the vision & mission behind Current’s Laundry Project, Affordable Christmas, & Hope For Homes initiatives, the roles that dignity & empowerment play, & why the “how” is just as important as the “what” when it comes to serving others. Corey & Jason also chat about the growth of Current over 15 years, the human impact behind over 25,000 families served & more than 2.5 million pounds of laundry washed across...
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26. Love Yourself, Be Kind, & Speak Life w/ Mathu Gibson
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Associate Director of Family Empowerment for SchermCo Mathu Gibson joins host Corey Easterday to discuss making the transition from pursuing his NFL & CFL career to becoming an educator, the social-impact work he does through SchermCo, what it means to help others become their truest selves, & the way he encourages through his content & general demeanor. Corey & Mathu also chat about the power of rest & vulnerability, the importance of community listening & working with communities in a dignifying & empowering manner, favorite places to travel, & more. Follow...
info_outlineArtist, Dancer, Community & Cultural Connector, & one of the Founding Members of Namaste Artists CLT Shefalee Patel joins host Corey Easterday to discuss growing up as a second-generation Indian in America, her commitment to connecting with others & sharing her culture through art, & the work of empowering other creatives through collaboration. Corey & Shefalee also chat about the arts community in Charlotte, her passion for folk dancing/visual art, & the importance of building bridges.
Follow Shefalee Patel on Instagram (@artshefalee). Follow Namaste Artists CLT on Instagram (@namasteartistsclt). Learn more about Shefalee Patel: shefalee.art
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Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook)
Production: Laird Creative Agency