Imagine responding to an emergency call on September 11, 2001 and finding yourself at the base of the south tower as it collapsed. Tim Brown, retired, decorated 20-year FDNY firefighter and a survivor of the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, lost 93 of his friends on Sept. 11th, including his two best friends. So what would you do if you’d survived the most horrific attack ever to take place on US soil? Would you try to forget about it and decide to go on with your life? Or would ...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr
Exercise: The Productivity Enhancing Drug More from Brent: Youtube- Student Performance Podcast Instagram - @therealstudentmentor Twitter - @mentor4students Facebook - @studentperformancepodcast TikTok - @therealstudentmentor Finding the Student Performance Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Imagine that there was a drug that you took 20 minutes before you worked that increased your mood, focus, motivation and enabled you to remember things 20% faster. How much would you pay for such a drug? Well, ...
Dec 22, 2022•26 min
In this unique episode of Scott Talks, we feature a special reading created and also read by Jeff Kober. A former The Only One In The Room guest and friend of the show. A little about Jeff Kober: As an actor, Jeff has appeared in many TV series, General Hospital and recently recurring on NCIS: Los Angeles, Shameless, The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, and New Girl, and many others. Film work includes Leave No Trace, Sully, Beauty Mark, and Tank Girl. For the past seven years, he has written a Da...
Dec 21, 2022•13 min
Once there was a girl who discovered that while period products seemed to be widely available to everyone, there were still many girls and women who were forced to use trash to absorb their menstrual flow every month. Twenty-Three year-old Harvard graduate, Nadya Okamoto founded PERIOD.org at the age of sixteen and in 2020 she co-founded August , a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. But what would you do if even after all your work and dedication, 4 in 5 US students were missing class...
Dec 20, 2022•46 min
Imagine being an doctor who identifies as a Christian, but also feels called to provide care to women seeking abortions? OB/GYN, and reproductive justice advocate, Dr. Willie Parker, was on his way to work when the decision to overturn Roe V Wade was announced, making it impossible for him to perform an abortion on the patient he was scheduled to see. So what would you do if the law of the land changed on a dime and you were no longer able to perform procedures in many of the states where you we...
Dec 16, 2022•57 min
Gogo cultivates a safe, light-hearted space where you can quiet the outside noise, de-stress, and focus on your body & mind. In gogoflow you’ll find meditations and movement secrets that deepen your self-awareness and offer new perspectives on self love and empowerment. She encourages owning your body and finding the space & time to soothe your soul. Live FEARLESSLY, Meditation More from Gogo Zoger: Listen to gogoflow meditation Website: gogoflowpodcast.com Instagram & TikTok & T...
Dec 15, 2022•12 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Charlie Cifarelli right after the show. Episode chosen by Daniel Turek, Sound Engineer Post Production Editor: A proud Bay Area native, Daniel grew up surrounded by music, leading to a life and career immersed in sound. After relocating to Southern California, Daniel pursued his career in audio engineering, working at some of Los Angeles’s top studios. Daniel has worked w...
Dec 14, 2022•21 min
Imagine reading the paper and seeing a horrific story about a dog who died after being shot by the police, and inexplicably feeling that the public was being misled, that the dog was not dead, but alive. Businessman and former correctional officer, Charlie Cifarelli, was living in Nebraska when we read the story of Star The Dog getting shot in the head by a New York City police officer while she was trying to protect her unhoused guardian. So what would you do if everyone you contacted said that...
Dec 13, 2022•59 min
If somehow you missed 19-year old, Valyn Lyric Turner’s phenomenal spoken word poem, Bleeding Red White and Blue, please stay tuned at the end of this episode to have your mind blown. It will not only give you context as to why we rushed to get her on the show, her words and the way she delivers them will change your life. I have so many things to say about the power of this performance and how it impacted me. I can’t EVER remember feeling compelled to listen to something over and over again lik...
Dec 09, 2022•54 min
Christina Barsi’s journey has largely been focused on themes connected around the power of voice. She believes purpose and message are directly related to speaking our truths and when we speak our truths confidently we have the power to not just change our own lives but to change the world. How To Use The Power Of Your Voice To Speak Notes of Love & Authenticity with Judy Rodman, of All Things Vocal Episode 72 More from Barsi: Listen to Be Bold Begin Join: Intuitive Creators Academy & Co...
Dec 08, 2022•59 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Rebecca Metz right after the show. Episode Chosen by Gogo Zoger, Associate Producer: Gogo is a multimedia artist, writer, and creator. She started as an intern for The Only One In The Room and worked her way into the role of Associate Producer. She now hosts Gogoflow meditation, a weekly guided meditation podcast, and produces Shopify’s flagship show, Shopify Masters. Gog...
Dec 07, 2022•16 min
What if, while growing up, you found that you preferred sneakers to heels and jeans to dresses? And because you didn’t really fit in with your peers, you thought maybe if things were different, if you were different, life might be easier. Actress, Rebecca Metz, chimed in once on set and joined the chorus of women talking about going on a diet. But what would you do if your co-worker wondered aloud why you would want to alter yourself for a part, when you were already working? Would you dismiss h...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr
Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, health, mindset, and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed: The Effortless Path to Release Resistance, Get Unstuck and Create a Life You Love. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent Ph.D. st...
Dec 02, 2022•41 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest The Anxiety Sisters right after the show. Episode Chosen by Brandi Lin, Project Coordinator at Avant Haüs Media: Brandi Lin is an experienced Project Coordinator who started in the entertainment industry working at Cartoon Network Studios and Titmouse. She then transitioned into podcasting, co-creating her own show, Art Sistory, which was recorded on a yearlong trip in mo...
Nov 30, 2022•23 min
Imagine sharing everything with your best friend, and then discovering that the two of you had another common bond, something that appeared to set you apart from your peers - an anxiety disorder. Counselors, mental health advocates, authors and podcasters, Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek met in college and soon discovered that they were both long-time anxiety sufferers. But what would you do if you’d figured out that the combination of good information and community could equal relief? Would ...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Jonny Wilkinson right after the show. Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com , IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and min...
Nov 23, 2022•25 min
What if your whole life you’d trained for the moment when you could win the Rugby World Cup Final? Podcaster and World Rugby Hall Of Famer, Jonny Wilkinson, scored the winning drop goal in the last minute of time in the 2003 Rugby World Cup, and instantly became one of the most recognizable people on the planet. But what would you do if instead of savoring the moment you’d worked so hard for, you found yourself sinking into a mire of confusion, defeat and grief? Would you do whatever you could t...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 150
Koura Linda is the President, Director, & Founder, of Space Dream Productions, an independent film and music production company grounded in the idea that all storytellers are ambassadors of humanity, tasked with sharing our voices. Website: www.spacedreamfilms.com LinkedIn: @Koura Linda Instagram: @spacedreamproductions Facebook: @spacedreamproductions Youtube: @space dream productions Podcast: Filmmaking (actually) PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com , ...
Nov 20, 2022•41 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Ryan Stramrood right after the show. PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com , IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing...
Nov 16, 2022•23 min
What if, while swimming across the English Channel, you hit a wall and felt it was impossible to go on? Ryan Stramrood, multiple Guinness Book World Record holder, inspirational speaker, world-renowned extreme swimmer, author, and single dad, still had four hours to go in his swim and knew that if he so much as put one hand on the support boat running along side of him, it would all be over. So what would you do if it was getting dark and the ocean was so cold that you could no longer feel your ...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 149
I don't know about you, but I just can not get enough of Zibby Owens. She’s been a guest on the show and I’ve read her work before for On My Nightstand. This incredible, powerful memoir is just one more reason for me to love her work. Zibby Owens is an essayist, memoirist, award-winning podcaster, book publisher, entrepreneur, and CEO. Owens founded Zibby Media, a privately held media company, in 2018, and the company has since grown to include the publishing house Zibby Books, the magazine Zibb...
Nov 11, 2022•22 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Wayne Boatwright right after the show. PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com , IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazi...
Nov 09, 2022•21 min
What if while driving drunk you took someone’s life and were sentenced to prison? Father, attorney, and essayist, Wayne Boatwright left his career, wife, and two children behind when he arrived at California’s infamous San Quentin prison to serve his time. But what would you do if four months into your sentence, your wife asked you for a divorce? Would you figure that without being married, there was no way to stay connected to your children and give up trying to be a dad? Or would you humble yo...
Nov 08, 2022•54 min•Season 15Ep. 148
Eric D. Brotman, CFP®, is the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, host of the Don’t Retire… Graduate! podcast and the author of the book, Don’t Retire… Graduate! He is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com. He and his team believe that financial literacy is the key to financial freedom, so they provide free and affordable educational resources and accessible financial planning with no asset minimums. Company: www.bfgfa.com https://www.facebook.com/BFGFinancialAdvisors/ https://www.linkedin.com/com...
Nov 06, 2022•44 min
Today I’m reading from Chapter 8 of Carla D. Williams’ book, Blues Highway. Carla D. Williams began writing as a teenager in Chicago and later became a newspaper editor and Humanities educator. As a fellow in the Bay Area Writing Project Summer Institute 2010, she produced memoir, fiction, poetry, and more. History, travel, sports, politics, and raising her two boys have fed her imagination and dreams. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in e-zines Digital Paper, Poetry Express, Dillydoun Revie...
Nov 04, 2022•19 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Keith Corbin right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: We know you’re going to love Hello Fresh as much as we do because it’s America’s #1 Meal Kit! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/onlyone/65 and use code theonlyone65 for 65% off…PLUS free shipping! PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com , IG: @recoverhealbloom ...
Nov 02, 2022•23 min
While drugs changed hands and bullets flew outside, his grandmother’s kitchen was a haven for him. James Beard nominated chef, Keith Corbin literally grew up in the drug game and ended up working in the kitchen of the maximum security prison where he served seven years as an adult. So what would you do if after serving your time, you were both a skilled cook in a restaurant where you gained valuable experience, and a skilled cocaine cook, where they paid you very well for your time? Would you co...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 15Ep. 147
Today I chose two excerpts from this page-turner by chef, author, and upcoming guest, Keith Corbin. Keith Corbin is the James Beard Award-nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and the Los Angeles Times. A native of Watts, Corbin was formerly director of operations for the LocoL restaurant group and worked for Daniel Patterson at his Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Coi in San Francisco. T...
Oct 28, 2022•17 min
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest LaNisa Williams right after the show. PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com , IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazin...
Oct 26, 2022•21 min
What if after serving time, you were able to return to a job that you loved without telling anyone that you were a felon? LaNisa Williams, owner and CEO of Barista Life LA went back to work at Pete’s Coffee after she’d served her time for embezzlement, theft and robbery, without telling anyone about her status. So what would you do if your boss wanted to reward your hard work, but the promotion they offered came with a background check? Would you decline the promotion and keep your head down? Or...
Oct 25, 2022•56 min•Season 15Ep. 146
