by WILKINSON
<p>When I started this podcast, I thought it would be the story of my journey from married man with three sons, involved in ministry in the NW, to my current life as a gay man in Palm Springs, CA. I'd weave in interesting interviews with amazing people whom I've met along the way. But as the podcast has evolved, I realized that interacting and hearing other people's stories has changed me. The Universe always sends me just the right person at just the right time to guide me along my own journey of "Becoming". Join me as I have conversations with these fascinating people and share this journey with you.</p>
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June 23, 2024
<p><b>STEVEN DREW AUERBACH</b></p><p>Steven Drew Auerbach is a recognized International Business Consultant specializing in Brand Marketing/Management for over 30 years. His work has taken him around the world, and he has brought numerous luxury brands to the U.S. market. Steven has been featured as both “<em>A Retail Guru</em>” and “<em>A Top Designer to Watch”</em> by LDB Magazine. He has also been a guest on National Public Radio due to his work in social entrepreneurship. </p><p>Raised on the east coast by a fashion model/clothing designer mother and legal scholar/entrepreneur father, provided him with the foundation to be both a designer and business executive. Auerbach earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Consumer Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also holds certificates in International Negotiation, Importation and Harmonized Scheduling. Additionally, he earned a Writer’s Certificate from UCLA and is a published journalist and public speaker.</p><p>In 2017 Auerbach shifted his career from private business to non-profit. He has served on the advisory boards of two non-profits that focus on the health and welfare of the LGBTQ+ community, is the COO and Director of Business Development for the HIV+ Aging Research Project and is a Founding Partner of The Chosen Family Project.</p><p>Residing in Palm Springs, CA Auerbach lives with his two dogs, Rocco and Teddi, (which he declares are “full of so much love it should be illegal”). Auerbach enjoys yoga, is an ardent reader, news junkie and makes a mean kugel. <br/><br/>Web:<br/><a href='http://www.TheChosenFamilyProject.org'>http://www.TheChosenFamilyProject.org</a><br/><a href='http://www.HARP-PS.org'>http://www.HARP-PS.org</a><br/><br/>Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2024<br/><br/>Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.<br/><br/><b>To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]</b></p>
June 17, 2024
<p><b>In Matt Irby's own words:</b><br/><br/>When the pandemic hit, I was working a corporate job in Seattle and was given the opportunity to work from home and live where I pleased. My first thought? Palm Springs! I moved here in late 2020, made a great group of friends and started doing "game nights" every week. <br/><br/>As game nights went on and the group got larger, it became a true source of happiness and connection in an otherwise chaotic work life I had. <br/><br/>Then it hit me! <br/><br/>If I could feel this great connecting with new and old friends playing games, aren’t there others out there wanting the same thing? I was sitting at my desk in another corporate drone meeting, and it came to me: “Play”. I wanted a cool hangout spot that I could go to and meet new people that centered around games. Then more came to my mind... why not extend it and have a café in the morning where people can work from and grab some food throughout the day, then flip it to a lounge in the evening with fun board games, outdoor games, pool tables, darts, etc. with a different selection of beer and wine? <br/><br/>Play was officially born and opened in September 2023.<br/><br/>I love sharing my passion with you and making a lot of new friends along the way! See you at Play! <br/><br/>Matt Irby<br/><br/>web site: <a href='https://www.playloungeps.com'>https://www.playloungeps.com</a><br/><br/>Matt's email: [email protected]<br/><br/>Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2024<br/><br/>Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.<br/><br/><b>To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]</b></p>
June 12, 2024
<p><b>IN ANGELA'S OWN WORDS:</b></p><p>I was in the 3rd grade at an elementary school in rural Oregon, when my teacher Mrs. Peterson gave me the lead role of Little Red Riding Hood in the school play to help me overcome my paralyzing shyness. It worked. If she saw me now, she’d ask me to stand down and let someone else take a turn.<br/><br/>Following my 9-year-old acting debut, I auditioned for a nearby musical theatre company with my mom & brother. They were both cast in the chorus of ‘The Music Man,’ and I was asked to stay off-stage and run the spotlight. My lack of singing ability stalled my career as quickly as it started. <br/><br/>The acting bug didn’t strike again until a modeling gig for a cheerleading uniform company helped me land an agent in Portland. From there came a handful of commercials and lots of dinner theatre.<br/><br/>I didn’t exactly sprint out of the gate, but I did count my blessings early with a fun role in a Robin Williams movie and a guest-star role on ER, …oooh, maybe I’ll meet Clooney!<br/><br/>Then there was a big writer’s strike. It went on so long my agency shut down and I was, as they say on set, ‘back to one.’ (Disclosure-I was and am in full support of my fellow union workers!)<br/><br/>Waiting for the phone to ring sucks, so I took matters into my own hands and produced a staged play at a small black box theatre. Surely, if I spent all my hard-earned waitressing dollars on theatrical rights, stage rentals, and hard-to-find props, I’d be discovered.<br/><br/>When that didn’t work, I decided to by a camcorder and take a film class at the community college. I wrote a short film about the perils of being a struggling actress and managed to convince some friends to help me make it. My mom was even in town and worked as a free cinematographer.<br/><br/>The countless short films and web series may not have been seen by Spielberg, but they sure were a blast. And learning about every stage of production and every job on set paid off in ways I’m still benefitting from. Both in working knowledge & connections.<br/><br/>I won best comedy writing awards, best comedy actress awards, and best indie film awards. I got to play all three Kartrashian sisters, Elizabeth Taylor and even dropped my first single complete with a music video. If only auto-tune had been around for that early musical audition!<br/><br/>The skills behind the scenes have helped me find a ‘day job’ that allows me to share my talents with the local non-profit, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, where I develop and create edutainment that raises awareness and makes a difference in people’s lives. Some of the scripted works have received multiple boundary-breaking and innovation awards.<br/><br/>Along my journey I met the uber-talented Laura Lee Bahr, who wrote and directed a feature for me to produce and star in alongside the cutest dog in the world, who happens to be mine. It was truly an art-imitating-life story about an actress, moonlighting as a dog-walker who must save an adorable Maltese from some crazy Hollywood characters. We overcame the typical odds of an indie film and secured both national and worldwide distribution. #humblebrag<br/><br/>I’ve schmoozed as a TV Academy member, performed my set on famous comedy stages and finally got to go to the Emmys.<br/><br/>I should probably add some more celebrity name dropping and list the high-profile credits, but this bio has gotten a little too long so you will have to click on the resume button on my website if you want to see those.<br/><br/>I’m grateful to be able to pursue the things I love and build fabulous relationships along the way. While I may not have my series regular role…YET, I’m certainly living my dream.<br/><br/>More info and to contact Angela: <a href='http://www.angelalandis.com'>http://www.angelalandis.com</a><br/><br/>Photo credit: Danette Mitchell<br/><br/>Music courtesy Zakhar Valaha/Pixabay.<br/><br/><b>To contact Wilkinson- [email protected]</b></p>
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