Patty has brought you a lot of amazing guests over the last year, and today is no different. Legendary drummer Harold Jones joins the show to talk about his life, the beginning of his career, the current state of music and big band, and playing with some of the greatest music stars of all time, like Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, B.B. King, Duke Ellington, Bing Cosby, Ella Fitzgerald... the list goes on. He also recounts his time on the road, even meeting Presidents and royalty along t...
Jul 25, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 29
"As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler" - Henry David Thoreau This is where the origins of National Simplicity Day came from. And what better time to listen to this important advice. During COVID these last few years, homes have gotten more cluttered, our schedules have become more complicated, and our reliance on our devices has grown greater. Today Patty reminds us how vital it is to sometimes slow down and simplify our lives. If even for a week or day throughout ...
Jul 18, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
You will LOVE today's guest. Featured in People Magazine, and CBS with Leslie Stahl, Laurie Zaleski joins the show. Leslie founded The Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary, and is the best-selling author and 5 star-reviewed 'Funny Farm, My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals.' She brings her infectious energy and charm to the show and will inspire and amaze you with her incredible story. She tells about her upbringing and how she made it through some extraordinarily difficult times to become a pi...
Jul 11, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
It's the Fourth of July and as we celebrate our country's freedom, we also think of the many men and women who have fought to protect it. Large numbers of those return from duty severely injured and sadly many of them don't get the help they need to get back to civilian life and thrive. Patty's guest today is Mike Conklin, and his mission is to change that. He is Chairman and CEO of Sentinels of Freedom, a non-profit helping wounded veterans complete their education and transition into successfu...
Jul 04, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Do you often get stuck inside all day? Work, cleaning, helping with the kids homework, the list goes on. Patty's guest today knows that taking even a short time outside every day, has huge benefits. Amy Bushatz believed this so much that she and her family moved to Alaska, sight-unseen to give them a chance to connect with the outdoors like they never had before. First - NO you do NOT need to move to Alaska or even out of the city. Amy makes it simple. Her motto is 'nature is wherever you are.' ...
Jun 27, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Patty welcomes a very special guest to the show. Dan Ashley is a journalist who has been an on-camera anchor and investigative reporter for ABC 7 News San Francisco, and is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. On this episode he talks about his background, why good news is so important in people's lives, some his most difficult, memorable, and favorite interviews, why journalism is so vital, and how to be a wise consumer of the news you watch and listen to. It's a show full of amazing stories...
Jun 20, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Father's Day is coming up quickly, and Patty is here with special solo episode to show appreciation for dads everywhere. And also some funny stories and jokes. Patty shares some fun memories of her dad, one of which includes a pajamas and a shotgun! Then Patty tells some classic eye-rolling dad jokes to brighten your day. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sorts of good stuff. If you like the show, please rate and review, or share it wi...
Jun 13, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Homophobia. Sexism. Racism. These are subjects that we hear a lot about in society, politics, schools, and the workplace. But how often do we hear about ageism? Today Patty welcomes another Patti to the show. Patti Temple Rocks, author and speaker, is here to talk about the subject… that no one talks about. Age has always been a bit taboo in most cultures. When it is spoken about, it’s often to make fun of or belittle those who are “over the hill.” But in companies across the globe, those same p...
Jun 06, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today Patty welcomes Helen Ryan, author, entrepreneur, and podcaster to the show. Helen had a very difficult and traumatic childhood. But you would never know it today. Through the volatile upbringing and personal and professional struggles in adulthood, she weathered the storms and walked out the other side, stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Helen attributes this to her stubbornness and her genes. Her grandparents lived in German occupied Norway and later came to the US and started a busines...
May 30, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 21
For those of you that enjoy wine, and have even delved into the wine world, you're familiar with the verbose snobbery that often comes along with it. What if there was a wine expert that kept it real? Wouldn't that be refreshing? Well Patty has a friend who does just that. Mark Phillips, TV show host, author, and former head of the Wine Tasting Association. He brings a relaxed, fun and, open attitude towards wine that you can imagine is frowned upon by the traditional "wine snobs" but is applaud...
May 23, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
You know those days, where you get some food, settle in on the couch and then see the tv remote on the side table fifteen feet away. You groan and think you don't even want to get up and get it? Well, when you hear from Patty's guest, Bob Coomber, it will change that type of attitude and give you a jolt of energy. Bob knew Patty when she was back in the third grade, and now Patty knows him as the world's most prolific wheelchair hiker in the world. He has summitted countless peaks setting record...
May 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 19
It's always amazing to start your week off with some inspiration. Patty brings it on today's episode with her friend Elaine Taylor, founder of the Taylor Family Foundation. It started through a passionate heart, and wanting to rock babies with AIDS in the 1980's. Her passion, drive and commitment grew into opening a camp for children with the same disease. As AIDS began coming under control, the camp broadened their vision to include children with all different types of challenges. They now have...
May 09, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Mother's Day is fast approaching and Patty is here to sing the praises of mothers everywhere. She talks about what makes moms so great, shares some wonderful stories about her mom, and also gives some funny quotes that pretty much every mother, everywhere has said at one time or another. Laugh along with this heartwarming episode and share it with a sibling or parent during this Mother's Day time. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sort...
May 02, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What better guest have on Your Daily Chocolate than a cookie baker. And not just any cookie baker, but Eleni Gianopulos, CEO and Baker-in-Chief at Eleni's New York. Patty welcomes Eleni to talk about how she got into the cookie business, and began selling at the Chelsea Market in New York. She shares what it took to go from that small market to now producing over 20 million cookies a year, and gives advice if you are thinking of starting your own business. She also dishes on her secret recipes, ...
Apr 25, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Singing, writing, photography, acting, composing, today's guest does it all, and she's here on the show today! Clare Harper has known Patty for a long time, and the two have reconnected to share stories from her start as a child in school plays, to her varied and successful career on stage, screen, radio, and corporate spokesperson. You will delight in Clare's energy and passion for creating, along with some fun anecdotes, silly accents, and future goals. Happy Monday!! Find out more about Clare...
Apr 18, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today's episode is here and it's just to make you laugh. Nothing more. Kinda nice right? Patty welcomes her daughter to the show, and the two go back and forth trying to one up each other with Easter jokes. Listen and find out how you can get your own list of Easter jokes to use if you'll be gathering with friends and family. Hoppy Easter!! Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sorts of good stuff. If you like the show, please rate and rev...
Apr 11, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
As many listeners know, Patty is an avid golfer. Today she welcomes Tom Rezendes, the PGA Pro golf instructor that helped Patty sharpen her game. And while this episode is about golf and looking forward to The Master's tournament, it's also about more than that. It's about pivoting throughout your life and career, while still following your passion. It's about the importance of turning to coaches or mentors when you really want to commit to becoming better. And if you're a golfer, you may also p...
Apr 04, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Just a few days until April Fool's Day! Patty is making this one very special. She has invited her mom onto the show to talk about pranks that were pulled on her by Patty's father. Patty then tells an April Fool's story of her own where her dad got a little payback. Don't miss this funny and sweet episode that will brighten your Monday. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sorts of good stuff. If you like the show, please rate and review,...
Mar 28, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today Patty welcomes her friend Cayle Alldredge, Health and Wellness Coach and host of the Healthier Habits For Busy Families podcast. Cayle ran a successful massage therapy business, but when Covid hit, it also hit the business. It made her rethink things and make some very big changes. Not only did she make a complete change professionally, but she overhauled the way her family approached eating, exercise and taking care of themselves. This turned into a thriving venture of its own, where Cayl...
Mar 21, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
You know those times where things don't go as you'd planned? Our maybe you have an embarrassing situation. How do you react? Today's guest is Mesha McKittrick, mindset coach and creator of the podcast Mindset Check . Her passion is teaching people that they have more power than they think they do. She believes that when we live inspired, it causes us to take actions that we otherwise would not have taken. Mesha starts the podcast with two hilarious stories that could have been mortifying, and ti...
Mar 14, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today's episode is deep, funny and touching. Patty welcomes her friend Sandy Sheesley to the show, and by the end, you will wish she was your friend too. Sandy talks about her beginnings in law enforcement, and her time working in jails and interacting with inmates. She approached her very difficult job differently than many others working at the jail. She led with kindness and understanding, which many of the inmates probably rarely received in their lives. She was fortunate enough to see the o...
Mar 07, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Start your day today with a funny, and odd story from Patty and her trip to a dentist that was... let's just say, a little different. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sorts of good stuff. If you like the show, please rate and review, or share it with anyone you think would like a little good news in their life. You can also subscribe to Your Daily Chocolate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your preferred platform...
Feb 28, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Patty and her special guest Georgiana (Georgie) Alexander are here to deliver an inspiring and uplifting episode. Georgie is CEO and Founder of Chaos & Calm, a global wellness community & lifestyle brand. She is a Wellness, Business, and Transformation Expert, whose unique perspective & coaching style combines leadership strategy, science, and spirituality to help you learn how to access, define, and reach every single goal and desire that you have (known and unknown) for your busine...
Feb 21, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today Patty is joined by her friend Tanya ter Keurs with an incredible, almost unbelievable story. It begins with a simple trip to a job fair and turns into a magnificent adventure that comes full circle. It is both fateful and heartwarming. It's a tale so good that you might even want to claim it as your own and tell your friends it happened to you. Check out Tanya's new podcast Thriving In Healthcare! Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and al...
Feb 14, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
As Valentine's Day approaches, two things usually come to mind - love and chocolate! And today's show is about the love of chocolate. Patty's guest is founder and master chocolatier of Hofssi Chocolates, Linda Hofmeister. Linda and Patty talk about how she changed her life and career and started being a chocolatier, how Patty found her amazing products, tips on picking the right candies, and a bittersweet story of Linda's first valentine. PLUS! Listen for details at the end of the show for a cha...
Feb 07, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today’s serving of Your Daily Chocolate features an anecdote that could give you a new perspective on email forwards. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sorts of good stuff. If you like the show, please rate and review, or share it with anyone you think would like a little good news in their life. You can also subscribe to Your Daily Chocolate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your preferred platform....
Jan 31, 2022•5 min
Your Daily Chocolate is joined today by Asa Mathat, a photographer of over 30 years, whose work features a wide range of leaders across business, society, politics, and more. Asa is also one of the most giving souls you could ever hope to meet, and is the founder of the ASA Foundation, a non-profit that brings “awareness and empowerment to the unseen, the underrepresented, and especially low-income young people, to succeed in a world driven by technology.” In this episode, Asa shares with us why...
Jan 24, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
If you need a laugh today, Patty is here with a funny, heartwarming and a slightly awkward story about an experience in Naples Italy. Let’s just say she found herself in the middle of something she didn’t expect. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at www.yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sorts of good stuff. If you like the show, please rate and review, or share it with anyone you think would like it. You can also subscribe to Your Daily Chocolate on Apple Podcasts or w...
Jan 17, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Your Daily Chocolate. As we reflect on the holiday season, spreading joy and thoughtful gifts, what more special gift can there be than making a wish come true for a child that has been dealt some difficult challenges in their young lives? No one knows this better than today's guest. Patty welcomes Betsy Biern, CEO of Make a Wish Greater Bay Area Foundation. Betsy shares how inspiration from her father led her to the non-profit path, and how her mission is not just limited to Make a W...
Jan 10, 2022•20 min
I'm recording lots of episodes right now and the Podcast will be launching on January 10. Get ready for some funny stories and interviews with a world-renowned photographer, someone who is in the "hope and joy" business and a former prison guard...among others. To be reminded of the launch and get all the latest info, be sure to subscribe at www.yourdailychocolate.com.
Nov 30, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
