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Reach the Stars Podcast

Janna Willoughby-Lohrwww.reachthestarspodcast.com
A collection of conversations with cool people who do cool things. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles. Each week, we'll bring you inspiring stories of persistence, passion and purpose. Hosted by Janna Willoughby-Lohr.
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"LIVING A BRAVE LIFE: PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT FOR PARENTAL MENTAL HEALTH" RTS EP 59 BRAVE DAVE FRANK

Episode 59 of Reach The Stars Podcast is a conversation with Brave Dave Frank and Janna Willoughby-Lohr of Papercraft Miracles where they talk about mental health and peer support for parents and those going through recovery. Follow along as Dave talks about his journey as a content creator and his story about his path to recovery from addiction and how all of that leads him to be a better parent. Brave Dave Frank @brave.dave.official is a mental health advocate, online personality and Chief Con...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Ep 58: Navigating Market Dynamics: Levering Strengths For Differentiation With Kevin Dooley

Ep 58: Navigating Market Dynamics: Levering Strengths For Differentiation With Kevin Dooley, Growth Consultant, Startup Go-To-Market Strategist, and Founder's Mindset Coach Navigating Market Dynamics: Levering Strengths For Differentiation Kevin Dooley is a six time founder that has developed his love for entrepreneurship in college by launching a hot dog cart business. In a world where entrepreneurship is both an art and a science, Kevin's story serves as an inspiring narrative of seizing oppor...

Feb 23, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Ep 57: The Path I Walked: Then and Now with Kathleen Walker

Ep 57: The Path I Walked with Kathleen Walker, Author The Path I Walked: Then and Now: The journey through the life stories of Kathleen Walker, who grew up in Jamestown, NY who have traversed the intricate landscapes of their pasts to stand firmly in the present. This week we talk with Kathleen Walker as we unravel the threads of a bit of her childhood and the winding roads that led to the remarkable experiences that shaped her into who she is today. In this episode we discuss the resilience, gr...

Dec 29, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 57

EP 56: "Happiness Now" with Matt Hogan

Ep 56: "Happiness Now" with Matt Hogan, entrepreneur Happiness Now: "Someday is sooner than you think" This week we talk with Matt Hogan where at the age of eighteen, Matt's transformative journey commenced with a profound struggle that led him to a low point, culminating in a suicide attempt. Thankfully, Matt survived this critical juncture, marking the initial stride on a lifelong journey of recovery and self-discovery. From this challenging experience, Matt cultivated an enduring fascination ...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Ep 55: "Recovery" with Dr Robb Kelly

Ep 55: "Recovery" with Dr Robb Kelly, PhD Recovery: "There are no such things as coincidences." This week we talk with Dr Robb Kelly in an absolutely empowering and visceral conversation about his journey from the depths of hell and addiction, through recovery, and eventually guiding others to recover as well. In this episode we discuss rewiring your mind and smashing the self-imposed confines of imagination to smithereens. Robb has overcome homelessness, alcohol dependency, trauma, PTSD, and MD...

Jul 18, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Ep 54: "Mindfulness" with Jennifer Daily Gress

Ep 54: "Mindfulness" with Jennifer Daily Gress Professional Mindfulness and Wellness speaker, former CPA, and Yoga Instructor Jennifer Daily Gress reminds us to "own it, and move forward." You can find Jennifer here: Instagram: @jenniferdailygress Website: https://www.jenniferdailygress.com/ Yoga: poweryogabuffalo.com LinkedIn: JenniferDailyGress Support the show...

Jul 12, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 54

Ep 53: "Have Fun" with Jason Frazell

Ep 53: "Have Fun" with Jason Frazell Have Fun: "Less Assumption. More Asking." This week we talk with Executive Coach Facilitator, Brand Strategist, and 2X Podcaster Jason Frazelt. In this episode we discuss branding and how asking for help can be a superpower. You can find Jason here: Instagram: @jasontfrazell Website: https://www.jasonfrazell.com/ Facebook: Jason Frazell Coaching Podcasts: Talking To LinkedIn: Jason Frazell LinkTree: @JasonFrazell _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracle...

Nov 04, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Ep 52: "Access To Learn" with Mason Aksamit

Ep 52: "Access To Learn" with Mason Aksamit Access To Learn: "Finding An Alternative To The Student Debt Crisis" This week we talk with actor, filmmaker, and writer Mason Aksamit. We talk about CLEP and DSST exams which could help solve the student debt crisis. You can find Mason here: Email: MasonAksamit@yahoo.com Book: Amazon Youtube: Mason Aksamit Instagram: @mason.aksamit TikTok: @masonaksamit _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ Music provid...

Sep 08, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Ep 51: "An Infringement " with Donovan King

Ep 51: "An Infringement " with Donovan King An Infringement: "The Art of Challenging Oppression" This week we talk with anti-oppression activist, teacher, actor, cultural worker, and the founder of the Infringement Festival, Donovan King. We talk about the early days of the festival, the pitfalls of corporate monoculture, and the importance of arts communities. You can find Donovan here: https://hauntedmontreal.com/ FB: www.facebook.com/donovan.king1 _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracl...

Jul 31, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Ep 50: "Giving Grace " with Kenyana David

Ep 50: "Giving Grace " with Kenyana David Giving Grace: "Every Level of ‘What The Hell’" This week we talk with entrepreneur, educator, and author; Kenyana David. You can find Kenyana here: LinkedIn: www.kenyanadavid.com FB: www.facebook.com/kenyanadavid WEB: www.81eighteen.com _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​​ Support the show...

Jul 23, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Ep 49: "Today Is Not Your Forever " with Jacob Ratliff

Ep 49: "Today Is Not Your Forever " with Jacob Ratliff Today Is Not Your Forever: "Just Achieving is Enough" This week we talk with entrepreneur and Client Attraction Coach, Jacob Ratliff. You can find Jacob here: FB: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.ratliff.71 WEB: https://www.jacobratliff.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.ratliff/ --Show Links-- https://warren-wilson.edu --Attribution-- Free icons from Streamline _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmirac...

Jul 20, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Ep 48: "Dichotomies " with Coach Joshua Greco

Ep 48: "Dichotomies " with Coach Joshua Greco Dichotomies: "The Balancing of Energies" This week we talk with Coach Joshua Greco who is a Mindscan-certified business coach for individuals and leadership teams. You can find Joshua here: www.proadvisorcoach.com joshua@proadvisorcoach.com --Show Links-- The Untethered Soul: https://www.tleavesbooks.com/book/9781572245372 Way of the Peaceful Warrior : https://www.tleavesbooks.com/book/9781932073201 _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: ht...

Jul 18, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Ep 47: "Selfloveology" with Lisa King

Ep 47: "Selfloveology" with Lisa King Selfloveology: "The Ultimate Gift To Yourself" This week we talk with Speaker, Author, Selfloveologist, TEDx Speaker, Mentor and Lover of Life, Lisa King. We discuss letting go of what others want you to be. You can find Lisa here: https://www.facebook.com/1isaking https://www.instagram.com/1isaking/ https://clubhousedb.com/user/lisaking lisa@clarityfocusandgrowth.com Show Links: https://thebecomeproject.com/ _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: ...

Jul 04, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Ep 46: "Power of Storytelling" with Mellissa Tong

Ep 46: "Power of Storytelling" with Mellissa Tong Power of Storytelling: "Something To Learn From Each Other" This week we talk with Director/Producer and Bestselling Author, Mellissa Tong. We discuss the importance of storytelling in marketing/branding and getting over stage fright. You can find Mellissa here: https://duckpunk.net Show Links: https://www.nawbo.org _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.biro...

Jun 25, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Ep 45: "Scientific Psychic" with Vaishali Nikhade

Ep 45: "Scientific Psychic" with Vaishali Nikhade Scientific Psychic: "The Plan and The Predicition" This week we talk with engineer turned psychic Vaishali Nikhade about how her background in science led to becoming a psychic. You can find Vaishali here: https://www.vaishalinikhade.com Free stuff: https://www.vaishalinikhade.com/free-psychic-reading.html _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.ban...

Jun 20, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Ep 44: "You Can Think What You Like" with Suzi Payton

Ep 44: "You Can Think What You Like" with Suzi Payton You Can Think What You Like: "A great place for ADHD" This week we talk with entrepreneur, teacher, life coach, stand-up and improve comedian, and Autism and ADHD trainer: Suzi Payton! *seriously, what can't she do?!* You can find Suzi here: www.suzipayton.com https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_coach_comedian/ https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhdwarrior https://www.facebook.com/groups/313868058701538 - Show Links - Being Boss Podcast: ht...

Jun 19, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Ep 43: "Cynically Optimistic" with Becky Goldberg Petty

Ep 43: "Cynically Optimistic" with Becky Goldberg Petty Cynically Optimistic: "Living That Multi Hyphenate Life" This week we talk about acronyms, neurodivergence, and strengthening your strengths with my friend, former employee, and HFB: BECKY GOLDBERG PETTY! Sorry this week's episode is a few days late. We had some technical issues but I think this week's episode will be one of peoples all-time favorites. You can find Becky's instagrams here: https://www.instagram.com/simonsaysrosie https://ww...

Jun 09, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Ep 42: "Trust Yourself" with Tatiana Amico

Ep 42: "Trust Yourself" with Tatiana Amico Trust Yourself: "The Story You're Going To Be Able To Tell" In this week's episode I talk with best-selling author and alignment coach Tatiana Amico. We talk about putting trust in your own instincts. You can find Tatiana here: https://www.facebook.com/TatianaAmico... https://www.facebook.com/groups/chang... https://www.instagram.com/tatianaamico https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://www.tleavesbooks.com/book/978... - Show Links - https://you...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Ep 41: "Meaning Making Creatures" with Dana Saylor

Ep 41: "Meaning Making Creatures" with Dana Saylor Meaning Making Creatures: "Pricing yourself at your worth" In this week's episode I talk with Dana Saylor who is a coach to creative entrepreneurs and changemakers. We talk about learning to value your art/work, how society bakes gender biases into children, and much more. You can find Dana here: https://www.danasaylor.com https://www.facebook.com/DanaSaylor https://www.facebook.com/groups/changemakingwithdana https://www.instagram.com/danasaylo...

May 23, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Ep 40: "Be BRAVE" with Lois Wagner

*CONTENT WARNING* THIS WEEKS EPISODE DEALS WITH THE SUBJECT OF RAPE Ep 40: "Be BRAVE" with Lois Wagner Be BRAVE: What Are You Not Saying In this week's episode I talk with Lois Wagner. How do you describe Lois? Well she SMILEs: Speaker Mentor Inspirer Learning facilitator Empowering Coach In our conversation we go deep on trauma recovery. You can find Lois here: http://walkingwithoutskin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/www.walkingwithoutskin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-wagner-coach/ https://...

May 15, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Ep 39: "Drawing The Emotional Cycle" with Kay Reeve

Ep 39: "Drawing The Emotional Cycle" with Kay Reeve Drawing The Emotional Cycle: And How To Have That Conversation In this week's episode I talk with author and emotional awareness expert Kay Reeve about Autism, Depression, and emotional awareness; particularly in teenagers and young adults. You can find Kay here: https://www.kayreeve.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/moodmentor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdV_iYZpnmoMEZ4p_QoMbQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-reeve/ https://www.instagram.com...

May 10, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Ep 38: "Switching Keys On The Fly" with Joseph Donohue III

Ep 38: "Switching Keys On The Fly" with Joseph Donohue III Switching Keys On The Fly: "Stealing your sibiling's CD collection" In this week's episode I talk with musician Joseph Donohue III (aka Joseph Aloysius). We talk about being an immunocompromised musician during a pandemic and our love for Tori Amos. You can find Joe here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jos... ​ https://www.facebook.com/JosephAloysi... ​ https://josephaloysius.bandcamp.com ​ - Show Links - https://www.facebook.com/grou...

May 05, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Ep 37: "Your Next Firsts" with Ann Bernard

Ep 37: "Your Next Firsts" with Ann Bernard Your Next Firsts: "Life is magical, you have to engage with it" In this week's episode, I talk with author, serial entrepreneur, retired marine, and most notably: Master of First Times... Ann Bernard. We talk about getting the most out of life by accumulating new experiences. You can find Ann here: -Websites- https://365firstschallenge.com/ https://nextlevelfirsts.com/ https://ftsprompt.firsttimestorytelling.com -App- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Ep 36: "Creativeness your way" with Jennifer Etchegary

Ep 36: "Creativeness your way" with Jennifer Etchegary Creativeness your way: ”Focus on your strengths, outsource your weaknesses” In this week's episode, I talk with AI & VR guru Jennifer Etchegary. We discuss the struggles of the entrepreneurial journey. You can find Jennifer here: website: www.CHATC.ai Linkedin (company): www.linkedin.com/company/chatc Linkedin(personal): www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferetchegary Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheChatCGroup Instagram: www.instagram.com/thechatcgr...

Apr 21, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ep 35: "Five Questions Medley: Part V"

Ep 35: "Five Questions Medley: Part V" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions. This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 21 - 25. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars) Support the show...

Apr 20, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Ep 34: "Five Questions Medley: Part IV"

Ep 34: "Five Questions Medley: Part IV" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions. This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 16 - 20. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show

Apr 02, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Ep 33: "Five Questions Medley: Part III"

Ep 33: "Five Questions Medley: Part III" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions. This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 11 - 15. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars) Support the show...

Apr 01, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep 32: "Five Questions Medley: Part II"

Ep 32: "Five Questions Medley: Part II" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions. This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 6 - 10. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars) Support the show...

Mar 21, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep 31: "Five Questions Medley: Part I"

Ep 31: "Five Questions Medley: Part I" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions. This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 1 - 5. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars​​) Support the show...

Mar 15, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep 30: "A Daring Dreamer" with Samantina Zenon

Ep 30: "A Daring Dreamer" with Samantina Zenon A Daring Dreamer: ”In my own skin i will always win” In this week's episode, I continue my series on Generational Trauma by talking with Actress, Mental Health Advocate, and Founder of WildSamFierce Shop: Samantina Zenon. We discuss the societal side of Generational Trauma and the importance of consent education. You can find Samantina here: website: www.wildsamfierceshop.com facebook: www.facebook.com/wildsamfierceshop instagram: www.instagram.com/...

Mar 05, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 30
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