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The Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa, known for producing Buffalo Bill-style Wild West Shows, reminisces about the iconic figures of the old West and reflects on his sentiments towards modern Western movies. After spending a day with "The Duke" at his California home, he shares insights into John Wayne's character, a story about a memorable encounter for a lucky patron at a Utah bar.  Is John Wayne's legacy resonating with the next generation?

Brian recounts his journey from Chicago to Iowa, driven by a lifelong passion for museums, reflected even in his own home's museum-like ambiance. The museum, adorned with a towering 7.5-foot statue of The Duke and featuring three distinct sections, including a 24-seat theater, stands as a testament to Wayne's enduring influence. Brian discusses the museum's aspirations, including acquiring notable items from Wayne's film career.

Learn about the notable celebrities who have graced this historic site, including the very house where John Wayne was born in 1907, earning him the moniker "The Duke" at the tender age of nine. As part of the 2024 birthday festivities, Riders in the Sky will be joining the celebration. Additionally, we delve into other attractions in Winterset, IA, such as the 1876 courthouse and the Bridges of Madison County.

Exploring why John Wayne remains a cultural icon, we ponder whether his legend would endure in today's world and whether he truly epitomized the ultimate cowboy being he was given the Congressional Gold Medal. 

Links:

John Wayne Birthplace Museum: https://johnwaynebirthplace.museum/

Email Brian: downes@johnwaynebirthplace.museum

Full Version Video by John Wayne: Why I Love Her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I7Nkkpz25A

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From Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria in Las Vegas, NV, we're joined by the founder of ICONic Clothing Brand & the mastermind behind Operation Stolen Base, a notorious sports memorabilia fraud. This former professional baseball player shares his remarkable career journey, including the staggering amount of money he never earned. Prior to Operation Stolen Base, he ran a legitimate business on eBay, detailing its evolution into forging signatures and his expertise in authenticating autographs.

Amidst the allure of big money, Cliff enjoyed a lavish lifestyle while still pursuing his baseball dreams. He managed multiple phones and recounts how an incident involving two individuals with gift cards triggered his investigation, ultimately concluding in December 2014.

Operation Stolen Base drew parallels to organized crime and resulted in a RICO indictment. Cliff discusses the genesis of a Sports Illustrated article on his case. In prison, he became known as THE BOOKIE. He also shares the challenges of transitioning to a halfway house and his foray into designing his own clothing brand, ICONic. The conversation concludes with a glimpse into Cliff's present life and ways to follow/connect with him.

Cliff Panezich Links:

ICONic Brand Clothing: https://iconicbrandclothing.com/

Follow Cliff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cpanezich/?hl=en

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Giuseppe “Joseph” Parisi while sitting in his jail cell penned a diary that serves as the foundation for this intriguing narrative. The epic unfolds in Southern Italy, where 17-year-old Giuseppe embarked on a journey to America. As the year 1920 marked the onset of Prohibition, a wave of feuds swept the nation, and West Springfield, MA, was no exception. The catalyst? The murder of Carlo Siniscalchi, the King of Little Italy, at the hands of Giuseppe.

This notorious event catapulted the story onto the national stage, sparking a mob war that lasted 13 years and a trial drew over 2000 spectators during the intense closing arguments. The jury, after contemplation, delivered a verdict that echoed through the corridors of justice.

In the aftermath, jurors united in signing a petition against the sentencing. Meanwhile, Carlo’s widow, Pasqualina, assumed the mantle of the Queen of Bootlegging, only to meet a tragic end as she was brutally murdered in front of her companion, who peculiarly escaped with just a minor injury. Was he trying to take control of her empire?

Fast forward to later years, Giuseppe, now seeking citizenship, found himself filing papers alongside his former attorney, now holding the esteemed position of the governor of Massachusetts. Nick tantalizes you with a sneak peek into his forthcoming book, promising another riveting tale.

Nick Parisi Links:

Website: https://authornicholasparisi.myshopify.com/
Buy Mafia Confessions: King of Bootleggers-Murder: https://www.amazon.com/MAFIA-CONFESSION-Bootleggers-Murder-Prohibition/dp/B0CMYKQHBL

Follow Nick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/author_nicholas_parisi/?hl=en

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The show welcomes a professional baseball player from the Cincinnati Reds, known as Captain Chaos. TJ discusses the benefits of playing multiple sports and shares his journey from being a preferred walk-on at the University of Nevada to becoming the most valuable position player in 2016, thanks in part to a motivational tweet. 

His misunderstanding of the MLB draft rule led to him receiving the biggest bonus ever given to an undrafted free agent. TJ recounts his unforgettable debut in the Pioneer League and reflects on the grind of the minor leagues that shaped him. He shares a touching story of being told he was headed to "The Show" and describes hitting a home run for his first MLB hit, which Mookie Betts later traded for a signed bat.

 TJ also discusses the ups and downs of the 2023 season, his outlook for 2024, and his offseason training regime at The Gym LV, operated by Rob Martinez, who specializes in sports-specific training, functional movement, and injury reduction. Additionally, TJ's family has a rich lineage of college basketball coaches at Kentucky, Xavier, and URI.

TJ Friedl Links:

Follow TJ on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tj_friedl6/?hl=en

TJ Player Profile Cincinnati Reds: https://www.mlb.com/player/tj-friedl-670770

Video on TJ 2023 Season Success: https://www.mlb.com/reds/video/tj-friedl-on-2023-team-success

The Gym LV

Website: https://thegymlasvegas.com/

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Recorded from Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria in Las Vegas. He is the longest serving first time non-violent offender that was given a life sentence without parole. After serving 32 years and being the most appealed prisoner, he was released. 

George explains what Gunman’s Row in Philadelphia where he grew up and as a two-year old seeing Benny the Gimp get shot in front of him. He was given the nickname of Cowboy, which he hates, and how that name started. 

Great stories about his days dealing marijuana and how a diamond that was sewn into his pocket saved his life. His conversation with Pablo Escobar is a good one! Why Washington squeezed him after getting arrested is a great story in itself. George is the real-life man from the movie-Con Air and recalls the hijacking on the plane. He is a prolific writer that all began when he was locked in a boxcar cell for two weeks and found a pencil. 

Being a workout buddy to a guy who had cut the head off three people! Does he wonder how he made it through it all and being the Growfather!

DOM DEMARCOS PIZZERIA: https://www.domdemarcos.com/

George Martorano Links:

Growfather Website: https://thegrowfathercbd.com/growfather/

Life Without Parole IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13969506/

Berlin Brewery: https://www.berlinbrewco.com/home

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The owner of Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria & Bar shares tales from the Best of LV Gold Winner located in Las Vegas, NV at 9785 W. Charleston. From being a pizza fanatic to opening the first pizza place in Fresno, CA in 1966, Albert's journey unfolds. His love for De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Trenton, NJ leads to a 5-year deal-making process to acquire Dom DeMarco’s from Di Fara’s in Brooklyn, NY.

The menu boasts authentic Italian options, including pizza, pasta, chicken parm, and MEATBALLS – all made from scratch. Albert spills the details on Happy Hour & Happiest of Happy Hours deals, featuring a generous 50% off!

Tune in for a captivating story about a high-profile celebrity delivery. Be the first to catch news of a new show announcement and the upcoming appearance of another celebrity at Dom DeMarcos – it's an exclusive scoop!

Albert Scalleat Links:

Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria: https://domdemarcos.com/

Di Fara Pizza Caesars Palace: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/new-roster-of-brand-restaurants-makes-strip-debut/

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The best in state teacher multiple times by Golf Digest and founder of the JRL Academy with his son, Grant who is a rising player in the game. 

The story behind as a ten-year old going on a trip to Florida resulted in John being introduced to the game of golf and 6 months later he wins his first golf tournament. He has worked with Eddie Merrins and his short game coach was Dennis Sheehy who worked with the great Seve Ballesteros. Chi Chi Rodriguez took John under his wing but what is one thing he took from him that he has passed onto Grant? 

He played his first tour event with BTL former guest Brett Quigley and has played the famous Riveria Country Club in college, on tour, and with his son. Tommy asks John to rate them in order of importance to him. John is impressed that Tommy asked him about a couple stories on being mistaken as a valet person and an amateur as a pro! Good stuff here!

John’s career was cut short by a back injury that he tells us about, starting a bait business to pay bills and who was influential in beginning his teaching career. We talk about how the mental side of the game is not practiced enough which brings in G Unit aka Grant Leary. 

Grant tells how the love of the game began and became a science experiment on his first ever tournament which is a really good story! The contract he signed as a fourth grader set the tone for the importance of academics, talking golf at home with dad, and his first two-day win being interviewed by his father. What 2023 taught him, his outlook for 2024 and the explanation of two breakfast days in golf. 

John uses his experience of being humbled in the game to prepare his son for them. The development of the California Jr. Golf Tour and final questions for them both. 

John Leary Links:

Follow Leary Golf on IG: https://www.instagram.com/leary_golf/?hl=en

JRL Golf: https://www.jrlgolf.com/

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The son of a mafia boss that went undercover with the CIA & FBI against the Buffalo Family joins the show. We start with his as a child being a food thief and stories about when he learned his father was a made man, being told he was in the “Army” & meeting Rocky Marciano. 

Learning how the mafia-controlled congress, has ties to President, politicians, & law enforcement officials. Does he have doubt on how our country functions?  After he talks about Sammy Pieri and dealing with the union, he goes into how a mobster in Danny Domino saves his life. When and how he started cooperating with the FBI and CIA. 

Being linked by Chicago newspapers & TV Stations to organized crime. US Attorney Dennis Vacco being crooked which made Ron’s life difficult, the reasoning for the Union President & his attorney to investigate his background. Ron sets the record straight on Jack Kemp if he was mobbed up. 

How it all started, training and infiltrating the Russian Mafia. The inside scoop of how Dan Moldea, Robert DeNiro, and Ron helped Gennadi Vasilenko get out of jail and safely to the USA. Who is more terrifying the LCN or Russian Mafia? We conclude with his true feelings for the mafia and his proudest memory.

Ron Fino Links

Book Mr. Undercover:  https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Undercover-Story-Operative-Ronald/dp/108788599X

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The developer of Leans.AI joins the show to talk about sports betting and we begin with the global boom happening with no end in sight. How he got scammed out of $75, 000 and how sportsbooks use a tactic to kindly say we do not want your business. Are sports handicappers legit to Steve?

AI is only as good as the data inputted and he details this for you in addition to if he uses player of team dynamics and why. The platform on leans.ai is called Remi which is streaky with good and bad picks but does have a 58-win percentage. The reason he didn’t just keep it for himself, and we talk a little about Billy Walters and his Computer Group from his book-Gambler. 

We both give out thoughts on if one can beat a sportsbook. How human behavior correlates with AI? What do you think is by far according to Steve the best sport to bet and are parlays a good play? The future of sports betting and AI concludes the show that explains what laying points, over/under, & parlays are for those that are into sports betting. 

Steve Westfield Links:

Leans AI Website: https://leans.ai/

Billy Walters Book: Gambler, Secrets From a Life at Risk can be found on Amazon

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A church going woman who lived a life of crime joins the show. We begin by learning what kind of neighborhood she grew up in Brooklyn which leads to being taught how to steal at age 5 by her mother. 

Crazy Joe Gallo played dice games in the basement of her house, she finished her education in the 7th grade and has a degree in street smarts. Her brother committed his murder at age 17 and listen to what her mother told him and did! Was this behavior encouraged? 

Getting busted in 1992 on a RICO charge is when she realized this life wasn’t the norm and became her downfall when federal agents busted into her home. She was facing 10 years in prison and a contract out on her life. We touch on the glamorization of the mafia! 

That night her husband came home with two bodies in the truck. She explains how crazy this was and one time it became personal when a friend she knew was killed. Andrea explains living in this life full of stress and how she used her street smarts when was moved to Pennsylvania to survive.

Meeting Mark Reiter & John Gotti-Was she a trusted advisor for Gotti? Was Andrea the typical mafia wife or not? Is she shocked looking back that she got out of that life, does she miss it and how long did it take her to transition to a new norm? We wrap up this show with talking about her children and the great gifts of giving back. 

Andrea Giovino Links

Subscribe to her Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreaGiovino1

Buy to Book, Divorced From the Mob: https://www.amazon.com/Divorced-Mob-Journey-Organized-Independent/dp/0786713550

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Hey Tommy, who is your favorite guest you have ever interviewed?
 Answer: It is impossible to answer as I really enjoy every guest that has been on my show. 
Next question, what is your all-time number 1 show? After being asked more than once, here are the Top 5 in terms of downloads as of December 2023. 

Enjoy!

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#5: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/93yx1jntdm3lxj9q6dm4d7698dms6b

#4: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/pllhvd5l8eza7vabxx4udz35334cvd

#3: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/doug-dieken

#2: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/pjc1txfvxxgekcmla6cs326bdwigzy

#1: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/7jv3gtm1pej45er43bcd4vkb58isb6

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An Italian Christmas Show with a stand-up comic that wrote the catchy song, “Italian Christmas Time.”

Mike explains where the “KC” comes from & his love for comedy. We get into Italian families, neighborhoods, the 15-minute goodbye when leaving a party, and the noise level of a room full of Italians!

Godfather is a must at Thanksgiving! Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? 

Cooking: Do you put olive oil in pasta water? Is it correct to break spaghetti? Sauce or gravy? Macaroni or pasta? Mike tells about his family’s Seven Fishes Christmas Tradition, having homemade wine and then there is PASTINA! (see show notes for recipe). Don’t forget the old-fashioned cookie tin!

Christmas Eve is BIGGER than Christmas Day for Italians: Tommy & Mike tell our family’s traditions which leads into nativity scenes and midnight mass. 

The idea behind the song: Italian Christmas Time which brings memories of Sunday dinners, basement kitchens, and multiple refrigerators. Mike brings the show to the song by hoping the old days would come back….So Do I!

Mike Cifaloglio Links:

Italian Christmas Time on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzTBc-ARN5Y

Pastina: https://www.mysequinedlife.com/classic-italian-pastina/

Follow Mike on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/mike.kc1            

Follow Mike on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoJerseyJoker

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The author & founder of Live Ready joins the show to talk about his guide to protecting yourself in an uncertain world. 

The psychological training, he received in the US Marines and what was the moment he decided to go from protecting people to teaching them how to protect themselves. The days of helping one another are gone but what has replaced it? After discussing the school shootings, Sam explains his myth of violence, his acronym for T.I.M.E. because violence is not random. 

The police have a motto to Serve & Protect but is this accurate? He tells us about adrenaline and how it factors in protecting yourself. YES! If you learn if you feel helpless! Understanding the concept of denying opportunity that can lead you to avoiding a bad situation. 

A must listen to the story of US Airways ticketing agent, Mike Tuohey from 9/11 so you realize how fast & accurate our radars are that rely on our senses. Is it hard to act on what we judge is wrong? Learn a couple tips from Sam on how to protect yourself physically & verbally. By learning self-protection & training you then become dangerous to a bad person. 

Sam Rosenberg Links:

Live Ready Website: https://www.liveready.co/who-we-are

Buy Book Live Ready: 

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A bluegrass, Texas Dirt country entertainer and rockabilly singer joins the show. We begin by hearing about at age nine he played a biker bar that had chicken wire and fencing-picture The Blues Brothers Movie. The artists Jimmy looked up to as a young kid and attending The Citadel which is a military college. Jimmy explains how his accounting and law background from college is still being used today in which other artists go to him for advice. 

He is a true fan of bluegrass music, but has he always been a fan of country music? A great background story behind the beginning of his tv show, Jimmy Bowen & Friends. His agent got him into acting, which he does enjoy, and explains the type of roles he seems to always get cast for. Playing at The White House and Smithsonian that included getting frisked by a bunny! 

The meaning and story of his new single, “I Ain’t Gonna Live Like That” and the name of the song coming in April/March of 2024. Jimmy loves the program-Christmas 4 Kids. He tells how he got involved, what it is, and a couple of heart touching stories that are a must hear. 

Jimmy tells us what it means to him to still be part of the music industry after all these years and to feel honored to be inducted in certain hall of fame’s. The challenge of working with the artists on their music but not changing them. His life motto: Improvise, Adapt, Adjust, & Overcome. 

Jimmy Bowen Links:

Official Website: https://www.jimmybowen.com/

Jimmy Bowen & Friends: https://www.jimmybowen.com/airing-affiliates

Listen to Single: “I Ain’t Gonna Live Like That”- https://open.spotify.com/track/0z9lYL27wV9cvNseXs2Aci?si=1e04867f730a46f0&nd=1

Acting: https://www.jimmybowen.com/acting

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The third-generation psychic joins the show to talk about his journey that begins with his long family lineage that goes back to his grandfather winning the Irish Sweepstakes in the 30’s along with the famous Russian Mentalist, Wolf Messing. Who introduced him to magic, and his relatives claim to have ESP. 

Where did he discover his ESP & Is trusting your gut mean you have psychic potential? The great stories of predicting 15 spins on a roulette wheel in Las Vegas followed by being hired for a cruise ship after winning a Kentucky Derby & then being caught in an illegal betting game in NYC!

The connections between magic the CIA & law enforcement. His earlier jobs in television taught him some valuable lessons that led to him going on his own. Do you live in North Dakota or Kansas? If so, Michael needs those two states to perform in all 50 so reach out to him!

We talked about what magic, mentalism, psychic, & palm reading are which transitions into handling a tough crowd. He tells about his own show he is putting on at the World-Famous Magic Castle that was filmed on Nov. 8th, 2023. 

Michael Gutenplan Links:

Mentalist Show: https://www.mentalist.show/

Members Only Show: https://www.mentalist.show/

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The Godfather of Reality TV joins the show and hold onto your pants as this show is a whirlwind filled with laughter, facts, stories, and Vegas!

We begin by hearing about Bobby Darin and A type personalities traits. John tells his story that begins being on the streets at age 6, an orphan, being in jail, and coming to the United States at age 17 with an affinity of gambling. He ends up in Lake Tahoe, NV at the Cal-Neva-Lodge and who does he see….Frank Sinatra with Sam Giancana! He goes from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.

After a great story of getting deported, a failed attempt to escape where he ends up falling asleep in dirty laundry on the 4th of July and why this date is of importance to the story!  John was a widely known movie critic and this led to becoming a writer for Francis Albert Sinatra. Listen for a quick story about Redd Foxx! Frank booked John on The Tonight Show even though Johnny Carson did not like John at all and why so. 

The TV Hit Show- Real People journey to fruition that includes a quick story on Richard Pryor, the pitch to Sinatra for him to do a show, and the films he wrote, produced, & directed on the murder on JFK. 

John Barbour Links:

Website: https://johnbarboursworld.com/

Autobiography “Your Mother’s Not A Virgin”:  https://www.amazon.com/Your-Mothers-Not-Virgin-Canadian/dp/1634242467/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548505140&sr=1-1&keywords=your+mother%27s+not+a+virgin

The American Media & The Second Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: https://www.amazon.com/American-Media-Assassination-President-Kennedy/dp/B073XWW9C3/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=John+Barbour&qid=1699995737&sr=8-5

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A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tear Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tears

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The author of her new book: “Dream On Now Deliver”: The No Nonsense Guide to Achieving Success in the Entertainment Industry” rejoins the show. 

#9 and I start the show out with finding out when she started writing the book. We then dive into some topics of the entertainment industry, and some are topics in the book. Adapting to a highly competitive business, the amount of determination needed to make it, and dealing with rejection that comes into play constantly. 

The new way of auditioning using self-tapes that has changed getting a job. You must understand that YOU are a business that is not easy to get a booking. The difficulty of finding, securing, multiple agents and then determining who you can trust! Do you network, how much & the importance of doing so? She gives us the importance of having a portfolio, and why this book is her way of giving back. 

Reflecting to what she calls the “good ole days” of shooting for magazines which leads into why this is what she is most proud of. 

Patricia Kara Links:

Pre-Order Dream On Now Deliver: https://amzn.to/45uHYuv

Official Website: https://www.patriciakara.com/

Podcast on BTL from 10/14/21: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/f5c7ybh94ndymy7qboc93vps6cxoa4

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A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tear Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tears

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Ashley opens up about her personal struggles, dependence and recovery from Adderall. She starts back in her youth as being alienated from those her age and the reasons behind it. The first days of noticing that she had a problem focusing at school. 

We talk about her two businesses under one umbrella- AMPR Creatives & AMPR Showroom which simplifying business and life. (See links)

When and how Ashley was reintroduced to Adderall that began a 5-year addiction and how this had progressed into a toxic cycle of Xanax and alcohol. This leads to her realizing that this addiction was bigger than her. 

Her brand-new creative business called- Free As a Tee! How this idea came about, what is means to Ashley and why this is about wearing a shirt that has meaning to you! We talk about the mission of the company and each purchase supports a cause. 

Hear Ashley discuss what Serotonin Syndrome is and her decision to end her addiction which has landed her freedom in recovery. Inspiring each person to represent a milestone in your life and wearing a shirt proudly for yourself. 

 

Podcast Host Information

Ashley Michaelsen:

www.amprshowroom.com

Email  Ashley at Ashley@ashleymichaelsen.com

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Free Yourself Podcast

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A well renowned vegan chef that is creating a better world one dish at a time. Head of the all-star panel of judges on the new vegan competition show-Peeled! She is an environmental and animal activist who is fiery that also has a spiritual soul. 
  

What do the words food & vegan bring to your mind? Josie & Tommy want to know. 

Hearing what a plant-based lifestyle is and the difference between plant-based and Mediterranean diet. Then get the new idea for expanding on Meatless Mondays!

Discussion on the vegan movement that has facts on the billions spent each year, talk on Italy, Vegan pizzerias, and we challenge you to “try” vegan for just 30 DAYS and what that saves!

Josie talks about your pantry, spices, good fats, vegan cheese, and chia seed ideas. 

Plant Based healing in which Josie shares a personal experince, helping the planet with facts to back this up. 

Your Thanksgiving dinner and Josie’s Chicago deep dish pizza.

What are Chef Josie’s future plans?

Links:

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Follow Chef Josie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganchefjosie/?hl=en

Peeled!: https://www.peeledshow.com

Vkind App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1515006098

THE LIGHT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cBUd3MLwoejlVpn5Vt9JA

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She Specializes in fashion publicity and small fashion business consulting, she is a marketing guru, social media management, and creative director. Entrepreneur owner of AMPR Showroom, AMPR Creatives, & Free as a Tee. A fashion expert that is highly intelligent. A small-town girl with a big city attitude. 

Ashley opens up about her personal struggles, dependence and recovery from Adderall. She starts back in her youth as being alienated from those her age and the reasons behind it. The first days of noticing that she had a problem focusing at school. 

We talk about her two businesses under one umbrella- AMPR Creatives & AMPR Showroom which simplifying business and life. (See links)

When and how Ashley was reintroduced to Adderall that began a 5-year addiction and how this had progressed into a toxic cycle of Xanax and alcohol. This leads to her realizing that this addiction was bigger than her. 

Her brand-new creative business called- Free As a Tee! How this idea came about, what is means to Ashley and why this is about wearing a shirt that has meaning to you! We talk about the mission of the company and each purchase supports a cause. 

Hear Ashley discuss what Serotonin Syndrome is and her decision to end her addiction which has landed her freedom in recovery. Inspiring each person to represent a milestone in your life and wearing a shirt proudly for yourself. 

Ashley Michaelsen Links:

Free As a Tee: https://freeasatee.com/

Follow Free As a Tee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/freeasatee/

AMPR Creatives: https://amprcreatives.com/

AMPR Showroom: https://amprshowroom.com/

Hear Ashley on BTL in 2020: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/ashley-michaelson

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