Reach the Stars Podcast

Ep 9: Superhero State of Mind with Lionel Nazario

September 26, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

In Episode 9 of Reach the Stars Podcast, I interview the multi-dimensional being, Lionel Nazario! He is a writer, martial arts instructor, personal trainer and coach, actor, model and more! If you think our host, Janna, is an excitable person, buckle up, because the two of these people together is an explosive party of excited, fired up energy. We talk about his journey through the criminal justice system that started when he was just 19 years old (serving a 3-9 year sentence for a non-viol...

Ep 9: "Superhero State of Mind" with Lionel Nazario

September 26, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

In Episode 9 of Reach the Stars Podcast, I interview the multi-dimensional being, Lionel Nazario! He is a writer, martial arts instructor, personal trainer and coach, actor, model and more! If you think our host, Janna, is an excitable person, buckle up, because the two of these people together is an explosive party of excited, fired up energy. We talk about his journey through the criminal justice system that started when he was just 19 years old (serving a 3-9 year sentence for a non-viol...

Ep 8: "Hope is an Act of Will" with Jay Weixelbaum

September 19, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week's episode features renowned historian and writer, Jay Weixelbaum. We talk about history, Nazis, the Holocaust and finding strength while fighting against fascism. We also talk about the struggles with having a partner who is transgender and dealing with family members who don't support the people you love. Here are some articles that Jay wrote: Essay on hope: https://medium.com/@jason.weixelbaum/observations-on-hope-5b03a8ea7f9d?source=friends_link&sk=585c11a03fa8783f02e7e6228b6a...

Ep 7: "Far Greater Things" with Nancy Eckerson

September 12, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

This week, I talk to Nancy Eckerson! She is an intuitive writer, spiritual coach and psychic medium! We talk about serendipitous moments, magical miracles and weird shit! You can find Nancy here: http://www.nancyeckerson.com Support the show

Ep 7: "Far Greater" with Nancy Eckerson

September 12, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

This week, I talk to Nancy Eckerson! She is an intuitive writer, spiritual coach and psychic medium! We talk about serendipitous moments, magical miracles and weird shit! You can find Nancy here: http://www.nancyeckerson.com Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars)

Ep 6: "Compassion Over Fear" with Adam Falkner

September 05, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

In episode 6 of Reach the Stars Podcast, hang out for an afternoon of education, connection and discussions of reparations with poet, educator and facilitator, Adam Falkner. We talk about the intersection of personal history, white fragility and the framework of the new normal that is possible in the world. We also discuss the importance and influence of teachers who think outside the box, why you should always listen to your mother and why it is so great to cultivate multiple selves in yo...

Ep. 5 "Failing Relentlessly" with Carlos Andrés Gómez

August 29, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

On the 5th episode of Reach the Stars Podcast, travel back in time to 1999 when internationally renowned poet, author and actor, Carlos Andrés Gómez, had just discovered slam poetry. Learn about his decade of dominating the poetry slam world and his journey out of that world and into one of winning book awards instead. And learn about your host, Janna Willoughby-Lohr's own journey into and out of the slam poetry scene. During the "Five Questions time" at the end of the show, Carlos talks ab...

Ep. 4 "Create the Beauty" with Edreys & Alexa Wajed

August 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

On Episode 4 of Reach the Stars Podcast, dive deep into creativity, partnership, activism and love with one of the most inspiring couples you will ever meet, Edreys & Alexa Wajed! They are both artists practicing in several different mediums and all while parenting two boys. Find them here: http://www.eatoffart.com http://www.edreys.com http://www.instagram.com/eatoffart http://www.instagram.com/edreys http://www.instagram.com/byalexajoan http://www.instagram.com/madebymek_ (this is their ...

Ep 3: "Starting Fresh" with Marie Rachelle

August 15, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Come hang out as we discuss entrepreneurship, coworking, and starting fresh on Episode 3 of Reach the Stars Podcast with Marie Rachelle. You can find Marie here: http://www.convergencecoworking.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marierachelle_ Here's the link to Lindsay Katt's video of her song, "Alone Together" that was mentioned at the end of the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJBS7... Here's the link to Jen Sincero's website for the book, "You're a Badass at Making Money" ...

Episode 3: Starting Fresh with Marie Rachelle

August 15, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Come hang out as we discuss entrepreneurship, coworking, and starting fresh on Episode 3 of Reach the Stars Podcast with Marie Rachelle. You can find Marie here: http://www.convergencecoworking.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marierachelle_ Here's the link to Lindsay Katt's video of her song, "Alone Together" that was mentioned at the end of the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJBS7... Here's the link to Jen Sincero's website for the book, "You're a Badass at Making Money" ...

Ep. 2 "Embrace Imperfection" with Stephanie Kennedy

August 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

In the second episode of Reach the Stars Podcast, dive deep into processing grief, prioritizing self-care and finding peace, during the times of COVID-19 and beyond. Our guest, Stephanie Kennedy is the owner of Reach Digital Media Solutions and is a leader in the entrepreneurial community. You can find her here: https://www.reachdigitalmediasolutions.com/ On Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephanieann_ http://www.instagram.com/reachdms Theme music for Reach ...

Embrace Imperfection: Reach the Stars Podcast Episode 2 with Stephanie Kennedy

August 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

In the second episode of Reach the Stars Podcast, dive deep into processing grief, prioritizing self-care and finding peace, during the times of COVID-19 and beyond. Our guest, Stephanie Kennedy is the owner of Reach Digital Media Solutions and is a leader in the entrepreneurial community. You can find her here: https://www.reachdigitalmediasolutions.com/ On Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephanieann_ http://www.instagram.com/reachdms Theme music for Reach ...

Bucking the Trend: Reach the Stars Podcast Episode 1 with Jen Mergler

August 01, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In the first episode of Reach the Stars Podcast, go on a journey with former public school teacher turned homeschooling yogini mama, Jen Mergler. Learn about her decision to leave teaching professionally and to pull her own kids from structured schooling and her path into teaching yoga through sharing pictures of herself doing yoga in her underwear on Instagram. You can find Jen Mergler on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/the_bookish_yogini (Her blog, Unabashed Honesty, can be found here: ...

Ep. 1 "Bucking the Trend" with Jen Mergler