Conversations With Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 99! Doug Fleener, creator of The Self Accelerator and author of Start With What If and The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life). Doug's work is built around one belief:Meaningful change doesn’t begin with your task list. It begins with you.Doug didn’t come to this work through theory. Doug came to it through life.In Doug's early years, addiction nearly took everything from me. Recovery taught me that real change rarely happens all at once. It happens one decision, one response, and one next right action at a time. That lesson has shaped everything Doug's do.Professionally, Doug went on to lead teams across the country, serving as Director of Retail for Bose Corporation and later running a national company as CEO. Doug's worked with executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and frontline leaders who want practical change that works in real life, not just on paper.What Doug learned in recovery proved true in business and life: growth happens when you start in the right place. Before the task list. Before the reaction. Before the old pattern takes over.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp.98! Conversations with Iris podcast sees Iris sitting down with Dr. Melanie Gray!Dr. Melanie Gray, PhD, RN — a nationally recognized expert in Trauma-Informed Leadership, Burnout Prevention, and Workplace Wellness.Dr. Gray is a registered nurse, educator, and wellness strategist with more than twenty years of experience in healthcare leadership and higher education. She helps organizations and individuals heal from burnout, build psychological safety, and cultivate cultures of trust, empathy, and resilience.As the founder of Melanie Gray Solutions, she teaches leaders and women how to move from reaction to regulation—using her signature STOP-IT™ Method to slow down, set boundaries, and lead well while living whole.Her work bridges neuroscience and compassion, offering a trauma-informed roadmap for both professional success and personal healing. Whether she’s working with executives, nurses, or women navigating midlife transitions, Dr. Gray’s message is clear: healing people heals organizations.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp 97!! Iris sits down with entrepreneur and all around entertainer Darrell Harris AKA KoldMilk. We dive into Darrell's humble beginnings and how he has navigated moving a lot as he was growing up from the North, to the West, to the South. We talk about his struggles, hw he has overcome and become the man he is now. This is a really heartfelt and deep conversation. Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 96!! Iris sits down with Keynote Speaker, Savio Clemente. Savio P. Clemente is a keynote and TEDx speaker, journalist, board-certified wellness coach (NBC-HWC, ACC), best-selling author, and healthcare leadership strategist. He works with leadership teams after disruption, when the crisis is over but performance has not fully recovered.After 2,000+ interviews with global leaders and his own experience rebuilding after surviving cancer twice, Savio developed the Adaptive Resilience Leadership framework. His work helps leaders cut through cognitive overload, make clearer decisions, and avoid the quiet performance drop that often follows high-pressure moments. He focuses on the intersection of healthcare, leadership, and human performance, helping organizations operate with clarity and consistency when it matters most.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEP. 95!Jeanne is certified in and trains on a wide range of treatment and healing modalities, including Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Clinical Hypnotherapy, EFT, TIME Techniques, and somatic healing. Jeanne knows these practices lay the foundation for recovery, health, and vitality in all areas of life.With more than a decade of experience in the field, her holistic approach blends clinical and embodiment practices. When the mind, body, and spirit come into balance, a sustainable lifestyle in recovery is more likely than when relying on a traditional clinical approach alone. Jeanne and her team of experts are here to provide a diverse menu of options and solutions, designed to meet their clients where they’re at.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 94! Iris sits down with Tracy Smith! Tracy Smith is a memoirist, solo traveler, and storyteller whose debut book, The Purpose of Getting Lost, chronicles her journey from decades of pretending and people-pleasing to rediscovering herself across continents. At 49, after divorce, surgeries, and a lifetime of feeling like she didn’t quite fit in, Tracy booked a one-way ticket to Iceland—and kept going. Today, she uses her global adventures to explore belonging, courage, midlife reinvention, and what it really means to choose yourself. Her work resonates deeply with women navigating transition, reminding us that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 93! Iris sits down with Tim Tedder. Tim Tedder is a licensed counselor turned global coach who helps individuals and couples recover after infidelity. With over two decades of experience, he’s guided countless people through the chaos of betrayal toward healing and renewed connection. Through his platform, AffairHealing.com, and his podcast, The Affair Recovery Room, Tim blends clinical insight, personal experience, and practical tools to turn the snags of affair recovery into springboards for real change.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithOn Ep. 92 Iris sits down with Gabor Kadas, CEO of Friending, Inc. At Friending Inc.  addressing a pressing issue affecting nearly 70 million Americans under 50 who express feelings of loneliness, particularly exacerbated post-COVID. At Friending, the have developed an iOS app that stands out by ensuring authenticity through identity verification. Gabor believe in nurturing genuine connections by encouraging face-to-face interactions and shared activities as the foundation for lasting friendships. Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 91 of Conversations with Iris has her sitting down with Serin Silva who is a strategic advisor to women founder-CEOs and leadership teams running $15 to $50 million companies who are navigating growth, complexity, or outright chaos. She’s the person leaders call when something big has to change, whether that’s scaling fast, restructuring a business, or making the hard decisions that actually move the company forward.Before this, Serin spent two decades inside high-pressure corporate environments, helping lead acquisitions, bring major tech products to market, and drive hundreds of millions in revenue. Today, she works behind the scenes with founders to align strategy, people, and execution so businesses can grow without breaking.She’s known for her direct, no-BS approach and what she calls “wild love”, a combination of sharp strategy and honest, human leadership.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp 90  of Conversations with Iris Podcast, has Iris sitting down to chat with Tiffany Brearton, author, speaker, and founder of She Was Made for More Ministry. Tiffany’s story is one of powerful redemption. After surviving childhood sexual trauma and years in the adult entertainment industry, she encountered the love of God that transformed her life. Now she is passionate about helping women step out of shame, find healing, and walk boldly in their God-given purpose.She is the author of From Stilettos to Grace and From a Mess to His Message, a 21-day study guide designed to walk women through trauma and into freedom. Tiffany is also deeply committed to bringing awareness to human trafficking and exploitation while equipping others to respond with compassion and hope. Her voice is raw, real, and filled with encouragement, and we are so honored to welcome her to the show today.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp 89 of Conversations with Iris Podcast, has Iris sitting down to chat with Stanley Bronstein. Stanley is an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author focused on two big missions: helping people reach their maximum potential and helping those who need it, to  lose weight permanently through healthy, sustainable lifestyle change — without drugs or surgeries. Stanley created The Way of Excellence, a structured personal development system centered on living excellence as a way of life, and he’s written several books on that topic, all of which he's making available on his website. Stanley’s own story is remarkable — he lost over 220 pounds, going from 367 to the 140s, and has maintained that transformation for over 17 years. Today we’ll talk about what really drives lasting change — including willingness, belief, discipline, and commitment — and how to align mindset, healthy eating, and healthy movement for a life that keeps getting better.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 88 of Conversations with Iris Podcast has Iris sitting down with Chip Scholz. He was a successful executive coach moving fast—until a stroke forced him to stop and rethink how he was living and leading.In the years since, Chip rebuilt his life and career one small decision at a time. He now works with leaders navigating change, helping them cut through complexity and focus on the choices that quietly shape behavior, culture, and results. His book Small Decisions, Big Shifts grew out of that work—and out of a simple belief: real change rarely comes from big moments, but from the decisions we make every day.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 86 of Conversations with Iris Podcast, has Iris sitting down with Author, John David. John David is a long-time public relations and crisis communications consultant, author of a non-fiction business book, and a corporate ghostwriter. His debut novel, The Bystander (The Lemaster Files Book 1), won the 2025 Page Turner Award for mystery novels, was longlisted for the BPA First Novel Award and was awarded as a finalist for the 2025 Storytrade Book Award for traditional mysteries. It was released by Tule Publishing in September of 2025. Though not a big joiner, he is a member of the International Thriller Writers Debut Author program. When not working or writing, he enjoys fishing, talking about politics, and following the Florida Gators. He and his beautiful wife Pamela live in Pinecrest, Florida.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 86 of Conversations with Iris Podcast has Iris sitting down with Robin Harris. Robin Harris is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Ordained Interfaith Minister, Technologist, Project Manager, Storyteller, and a HUMAN ... and damn proud of it. As an advocate for human potential, she works with clients who are committed to living their best life and making their best contribution. Her work blends Spirituality + Neuroscience + Project Management + Hypnotherapy. She is focused on protecting human potential. 25+ years in technology, she views today's polarized environment and the emerging AI era as a critical point in our history where humans are "invited" to take responsibility for protecting and cultivating our human potential. She believes it's time to bring the best of being human into alignment with our true and highest spiritual nature. We must unwrap the gift encoded in our dual citizenship to create a better world.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 85 of Conversations with Iris Podcast has Iris sitting down with author of the book, Venus Fly Trap: Sex, Lies and Repercussions,  Stephen Paul Edwards. Stephen is an international speaker with a PhD in Spiritual Counseling. Born in Blackpool, UK, and now based in Florida, Stephen has spent a lifetime exploring love, transformation and the mind-body-spirit connection. His memoir Venus Fly Trap, is a raw, fearless, and often hilarious journey through passion, chaos  and self-discovery.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 84 of Conversations with Iris podcast has Iris sitting down with Hillay Momberger Powers. Hilary been in recovery since 1983, been a mentor, writer and public speaker in recovery for over forty years. In the early 90’s, Hilary worked as the program manager for the first sober living house for women alcoholics in the United States. This program, which later came to be known as Promises, was instrumental in establishing the after care for the recovering alcoholic. For over 30 years Hilary has worked with hundreds of women whose lives had been devastated by alcohol and drug addiction and guided them through various stages of their growth. As a child Hilar was a well-known actress, voicing the character of Sally in many of the Charlie Brown cartoons, blessed to have worked with Charles Schulz and Bill Mendelson. Hilary's passion is for discussing alcoholism, family dynamics, mindset changes, ego, ways of changing ones character, healing trauma wounds, and using scars to thrive not survive. Hilary has provided guidance towards the love within, freedom from emotional bondage, procrastination, toxic relationships, limiting beliefs, and helping people to avoid "sitting in your sh..t”Hilary will soon  be publishing my memoir, "Good Grief-Hollywood Ate My Childhood", which chronicles her harrowing journey from self-destruction to redemption.Hilary has also written two Children’s Books, “Zack the Yak” and  “Zack and Tack Are Back”.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp.82 of Conversations with Iris podcast has Iris sitting down with Sunaina Mehta. Sunaina Mehta is the Founder of Design Your Next, a program helping ambitious women reclaim their purpose and design success on their own terms.After two decades leading global brand strategy for Nike, Levi’s, Coca-Cola, Samsung, and HP, Sunaina walked away from corporate life to rediscover what truly matters. At 50, she rebuilt everything, proving that transformation begins when intellect meets intuition.Today, through Design Your Next, she helps women design lives that feel authentic and alive. She also serves on the Design Forward Alliance board and is a certified saké sommelier, exploring how creativity and self-expression intertwine.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 82 of Conversations with Iris podcast has Iris sitting down with Dr. Eugene Manley. Dr. Manley is a cancer scientist, health equity leader, and longtime patient advocate working at the intersection of biomedical sciences, cancer care, AI ethics, and leadership. As a Black healthcare advocate and founder of a nonprofit focused on cancer health equity, I run an annual lung cancer summit that brings together patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry to co-create solutions to disparities in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. I’ve seen firsthand how algorithms, technology, and clinical systems can either deepen disparities or finally start to close them. On your podcast, I share real stories from communities who’ve been overlooked in cancer care and break down complex ideas about AI, health equity, and oncology into clear, actionable insights. If your audience cares about cancer, technology, and what it actually takes to build a fair healthcare system, I help them understand both the promise and the pitfalls—and what we can do differently.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 81 of Conversations with Iris Podcast has Iris sit down with Laura Frost! Laura Frost is the author of the upcoming novel, Seeking Sasha. Her short stories have been published in journals and collections, and she was named third place winner in Polar Expressions’ national writing contest. A wildlife biologist and amateur baker, Laura has spent the last decade dropping characters into gardens and forests while adding a touch of sweetness to balance out the tension. Laura critiques short stories for online journals and is a four-time returning judge with Writing Battle. When not scurrying around her backyard forest in northern Ontario, Laura explores the world with her family, seeking out adventure to both calm and stir her writing muse.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 80 of Conversations with Iris podcast has Iris sitting down with Ellen Barrett. Ellen Barrett is a renown fit pro, author, and studio owner who has created some of the biggest best-selling workouts of all time, including CRUNCH Fat Burning Pilates and The Yogini Workout. She starred in FIT TV's All-Star Workouts, was the spokeswoman for Supreme Pilates Pro on HSN, and co-wrote The 28 Days Lighter Diet. Ellen launched her own virual streaming studio, called LET'S MOVE! at ellenbarrett.com, in 2018, where she continues to inspire and empower women thorough movement and mindset.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 79 of Conversations with Iris Podcast has Iris sitting down to talk with Shannon Michelle! From Broken to Brilliant: How Shannon Michelle Turned Trauma into Triumph" Shannon shares her personal journey — from a devastating motorcycle accident and memory loss to a breast cancer diagnosis — and how she found purpose, balance, and joy. Through practical tools and personal insights, Shannon shows you how to take small steps toward reclaiming your life after trauma, focusing on mindset, gratitude, and growth.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 79 of Conversations with Iris Podcast has Iris sitting down to talk with Lindsa Stadel! Lindsay Stadel is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a highly successful entrepreneur. She manages four thriving businesses: Stadel Farms, Inc., S & S Harvesting, LLC, Flinthills Transport, LLC, and TLS Logistics, LLC. Beyond her business accomplishments, Lindsay is deeply committed to mental health advocacy, driven by her personal experiences  with suicide and overcoming mental health struggles. Her mission is to support others battling mental health issues and suicidal tendencies. As an award-winning author, she uses her voice and writing to address these important topics, and she is now seeking opportunities to speak publicly to help fight the stigma surrounding suicide. Lindsay's journey reflects resilience, compassion, and a dedication to making a positive impact on others.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 77, Iris sits down to have a great conversation with Breast Cancer survivor, comedienne and founder of NyLaughs.org Suzette Simon! Suzette lost her mother to breast cancer, but it wasn’t until she was diagnosed herself and experienced the stark health disparities firsthand that she launched #StrongBlackBoobs. With the hashtag #StrongBlackBoobs, the initiative aims to tackle the high mortality rates faced by black women diagnosed with breast cancer. Utilizing stand-up comedy, storytelling, boob puppetry, breast cancer awareness song parodies, performance art she calls “TittyProtesting,” boob animation, and more, #StrongBlackBoobs delivers a powerful message about breast health in an engaging and accessible manner.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 76! Join Iris as she sits down and talks with Lisa Johnson. Lisa Johnson is the co-founder of Been There Got Out, a high conflict divorce strategist and certified domestic violence advocate who has successfully represented herself through scores of court appearances. Her case, published in the Connecticut Law Journal, is being used as legal precedent. Her live testimony helped pass Jennifers’ Law in Connecticut, the third state in America to expand its legal definition of domestic violence to include “coercive control.”  She and her partner, Chris, coach people in high-conflict relationships, divorce, custody battles, and co-parenting hell so they have the chance of the best outcome in family court and beyond. They also offer a weekly Legal Abuse Support Group for those dealing with narcissistic opponents in legal matters. Their book, "Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances'' was released in March 2023. Their current book, "When Your Ex Turns the Kids Against You" as well as a comprehensive online course are being released in January 2026.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 75! Iris sits down with Sean Blackwell who is the author of "Bipolar Awakenings – The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder", a groundbreaking exploration of the connection between bipolar disorder and spiritual emergence. For over a decade, Sean has been sharing his journey and helping others navigate the intersection of psychology and awakening through his YouTube channel and international retreats. If you’ve ever questioned the conventional narrative around mental illness, this conversation is going to challenge, inspire, and expand your perspective.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 74 of Conversations with Iris Podcast sees Iris sitting down with Michelle Choairy. Michelle is the creator and host of the Complex Kids, Simple Solutions podcast and co-host of The Mom Panel, where she blends expert guidance with heartfelt conversations to support parents raising neurodivergent, apraxic, and complex kids.Her work is personal and purpose-driven. Michelle is the mother of Drake, a child with a rare genetic disorder and childhood apraxia of speech. Navigating medical systems, IEPs, insurance barriers, therapies, and state-funded programs showed her just how overwhelming and isolating this journey can be. After walking it alone for too long, she made a promise: no parent should ever have to navigate this world without a guide or a team.That calling led her to national visibility, including speaking for ApraxiaKids.com, where she shares lived experience, advocacy tools, and hope-filled direction for families searching for clarity and community.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp.73 of Conversations with Iris Podcast is out now. Listen in as Iris sits down with Anil Gupta! Anil Gupta overcame suicide in 2008 and has since then formulated the Happiness Formula, The Happiness Test, the Relationship Score and the Relationship Ratio, spoken on Fox News, Harvard, Sky TV, Tedx, i Heart radio, written three international best sellers and founded The Happiness Score. He developed the Three Way Test to have immensely more success in relationships. He has spoken on many stages alongside Les Brown, Richard Branson, Marcus Lemonis, Daymond John, Sharon Lechter. Anil has spoken in 18 countries and had his work translated in 8 languages over 4 continents. He has spoken to crowds of over 10,000 people and has been invited by world leaders to meet them like the Dalai Lama, royalty, presidents and billionaires as well as general members of the public. Anil is on a mission to share his knowledge so that people can lead reacher fuller happier lives with  methodologies that are practical, powerful and with immediate results. As a world traveler, he has traveled to over 80 countries and experienced many cultures.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 72 of Conversations with Iris Podcast has Iris sitting down with the amazing and fire blazing Tommy Kilpatrick.  Don’t believe anything in this book. Take this book to your CPA and have s/he read the chapter “Act 1 Scene 1”, and hear from their own lips, that the bank could have never issued you a true credit card. This may be the first time your CPA has ever realized that their own bank-issued credit card is in reality a debit card.Welcome to Tommy Kilpatrick's approach to dealing with bank-issued alleged credit card debt by challenging its legitimacy by sending a letter to the bank. According to Kilpatrick, he believes that bank-issued alleged credit card debt may be categorized as an "alleged debt," meaning he suggests it's legally disputable or even unenforceable if handled correctly. This is a must listen!Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 71 of Conversations with Iris Podcast! Iris has the pleasure to sit down with Reasa Selph! Reasa Selph is an award-winning entrepreneur, business strategist, mother, and passionate advocate for patient safety. She is the founder of a successful marketing agency and was named Best Women Entrepreneur of North Texas as well as Business of the Year, recognized for her ability to lead and grow with resilience even in the face of personal hardship.In December 2023, Reasa’s 11-year-old son Nicholas was sent home from a Dallas-area ER despite showing clear signs of sepsis. Two days later, he collapsed in septic shock and spent more than a month in intensive care at Cook Children’s, undergoing multiple surgeries to save his life.Now 12, Nicholas lives with permanent injuries, and Reasa has turned her family’s fight into a mission: raising awareness about sepsis, hospital accountability, and the power of parents to advocate for their children. At the same time, she continues to champion small businesses through her agency, drawing from her own story of perseverance to help others grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose.Today, she joins us to share her family’s journey, the lessons learned as both a mother and entrepreneur, and why no parent — and no business owner — should have to walk through crisis alone.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp.70 of Conversations with Iris Podcast! Iris has another phenomenal conversations as she sits with Author, Trauma survivor, Mother of six and Founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, Julie Barth! JULIE BARTH is a writer, mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women-led households in times of crisis. Julie’s memoir, NOTES FROM A BLACKBERRY, is a deeply moving account of love, loss, and resilience, chronicling her journey as a special needs parent while navigating the heartbreaking realities of her first husband’s battle with cancer. After navigating the complexities of her daughter's rare genetic condition, she found herself a window in her late 30s with four small children. Perhaps her greatest struggle is enduring years of emotional abuse at the hands of her second relationship and unpacking all that came with going from surviving to thriving.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp.69 of Conversations with Iris Podcast! Iris sits down and talk with Dr. Robin Harwick. Robin Harwick, PhD is an educator, researcher, and writer committed to creating liberatory educational spaces for young people who have been pushed out of traditional systems. After nearly a decade of searching for a democratic learning environment for her son, he challenged her to start one—and The Pearl Remote Democratic High School was born. As founder and director, Dr. Harwick leads from a place of compassion and created a school rooted in equity, youth voice, and community, serving students worldwide who deserve a safe place to learn, grow, and heal. Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 68! Join Iris as she sits down with author Leah Williams!  Leah writes novels that blend emotion, culture, and voice — books rooted in home, heritage, and hope. Leah also is the creator of Black Girls Day off! An event she curated for young black girls and also the name of her new novel! Leah's books are:Where the Guava Tree Stands — a novel-in-verse about migration, memory, and identityNeither Out Far Nor In Deep — a Caribbean coming-of-age story about finding your rootsWhere Is Noemi — a YA mystery about sisterhood and secretsSweet Like Sugarcane (coming June 1) — a prequel about young love and legacyPlease contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 67! Join Iris as she sits down with Maya Nelson! Maya Nelson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Silent Syche Therapy, specializing in trauma recovery for BIPOC, immigrants, and marginalized communities. With frontline experience in crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, human trafficking recovery, and disaster response, Maya translates complex mental health concepts into real-world solutions. She helps highly traumatized individuals find genuine healing beyond surface-level coping, drawing from both clinical expertise and lived experience working with society's most overlooked populations. Maya's direct, no-nonsense approach cuts through clinical jargon to deliver practical mental health tools that actually work for people facing real challenges.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 66! Join Iris as she sits down with speaker, coach, and the Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, Amy Lenius. Amy helps people (mostly women) redefine success in a way that feels deeply aligned through clarity, self-belief, emotional resilience, self-worth and sustainable daily habits.Over the last 8 years, Am has spoken on stages at events dedicated to health, healing, and personal development. Amy currently serve as the MC and speaker for Next Level Live, yearly, and have been featured on over 100 podcasts. Amy's coaching work is rooted in a whole-person approach. Addressing not just mindset, but also health, relationships, purpose, and identity. Amy specializes in guiding women to reconnect with themselves, honor their cyclical nature, discover what success and fulfillment truly means to them, and live in a way that reflects their values and vision. Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 65 of conversations with Iris Podcast and on this episode Iris sits down with Kenny Sacht, founder of Wipe Every Tear which started in a high school teacher’s classroom. After years of leading basketball and volleyball teams to the Philippines, Kenny’s eyes were opened to the nightmare of human-sex trafficking.  Having five daughters of his own, his heart broke at the reality that girls were being sold for sex. In 2008, Wipe Every Tear was born, and in 2012  It all began in 2007 where Kenny lead a summer basketball mission team to the Philippines. The following year in 2008 while leading a girl’s volleyball team, Kenny’s eyes were opened to the nightmare of human-sex trafficking when his heart broke at the reality that girls were being sold for sex.  After the 2008 trip he and his wife decided to help one impoverished girl he’d met during that time and they founded Wipe Every Tear. Helping one girl quickly became four, and then many. He entered into the sex trade (the good side!) in 2012. Kenny began with the mindset, “If these girls were my daughters, how would I want someone to treat them and come to their rescue?”Shortly thereafter he left his teaching and coaching career to dedicate all of his time rescuing and restoring girls and women from the sex trade. Their first safe house, called Hope House, was secured in 2012 in partnership with local Filipinos.Wipe Every Tear works closely with local Filipino churches to help women escape the imprisonment of sexual exploitation, providing a new life in Jesus along with formal college education which is a must in the Philippines to even work in the fast food industry.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 64! Listen as Iris sits down with her brother from another mother Kennieth Jones. Listen in as Kennieth goes through his journey of growing up in the Midwest as someone trying to find his identity, to moving away from home, homeless and starting a new life. This is an amazing and inspiring journey as Kennieth overcame obstacles to live his life Fluid, Free and Fearless.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 63 of Conversations with Iris Podcast is live with guest Mary Walter! Mary Walter is a passionate advocate for women's health, drawing from over 15 years of personal experience battling chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs). A former laboratory technician, Mary combines scientific knowledge with real-world experience to shed light on the struggles many face navigating a healthcare system often unprepared for complex conditions. Her journey has included overcoming drug-resistant infections, seeking advanced treatments like Uromune and phage therapy, and assembling a team of specialists after facing repeated setbacks. Through sharing her story, Mary inspires others to become their own health advocates, embrace persistence, and push for greater progress in women's healthcare.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 62! Iris sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Sherrell-Davis, a life coach specializing in helping women go from burnout to balance—helping women over 40 to reconnect with themselves, mentoring K-12 students, and helping adults with goal setting through vision board creation.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 61!  Iris sits down with Pepper Kat, host of Spicy Spectrum, proudly nominated for Favorite Adult Podcast at the 2025 AVN Awards on Showtime. Pepper Kat is also the founder of Design Your Dreamgirl™, nominated for Best New Product at the 2025 Australian Adult Industry Awards.Pepper Kat made the leap from News Producer to adult entertainment, and now she leads the conversation in this space. With Spicy Spectrum, Pepper Kat offer candid, boundary-pushing discussions about sexuality, male desires, and the adult industry. A key topic she has explored in-depth is loneliness and male desire. As a content creator, Pepper Kat has a unique bird's-eye view of the complexities of male emotional lives and how many men struggle to find true connection in today’s world.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 60 of Conversations with Iris podcast is here! Join Iris as she sits down with Michaela S. Cox who is a speaker and multi published author. Michaela writes an a wide and diverse range of topics in her six series she has currently. Michaela has traveled a journey she calls her 38DDD which has involved living through a lifelong Disability (legal blindness), Divorce at 26 (2005) and Death of Beloved husband (2017) and becoming a military widow and solo/ single mom. In 2022 Michaela created Finding Grace Through Grief and is currently launching the course based on that book series. Michaela S. Cox helps others to be empowered and equip to navigate their own journey of grief and loss. In discovering how to embrace the five keys of Finding Grace Through Grief one can gain their grounding,  rediscover direction in life, live in abundance, and become equipped to go from surviving to thriving on this journey. This is what Michaela herself has discovered as she continues to travel on her journey of loss and grief and finds her way to thriving in life after loss and grief.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 59 of Conversations with Iris podcast! Iris sits down with Dr. Sue McCreadie who is a holistic pediatrician and midlife transformation expert who helps women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s navigate hormones, heartbreak, and healing — so they can stop settling and start living with joy. Her mission: to make transformation simple, soulful, and even fun — because when women rise, we raise the vibration of the world for our children.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithOn Ep. 58, Iris sits down with Kent Darcie, who  is the founder of Adults with Divorced Parents Ministries. He is a licensed professional counselor in Southeast Michigan. Kent is also a popular speaker, workshop presenter, podcast host, blog and article writer, and the author of the book "Choose a Better Path: Overcoming the Impact of Your Parents' Divorce." He’s helped adults with divorced parents identify the issues that are impacting them and provided related resources since 2004.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithIn Ep. 57 of Conversations with Iris podcast, Iris sits down with Veterinarian Jeff Feinman. In this episode we learn from Jeff who is an innovative whole-istic veterinarian and founder of Holistic Actions! (HA!). A 1985 dual-degree graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and its first veterinary University Scholar, Dr. Jeff combines his background in molecular biology with over 40 years of experience in veterinary medicine, homeopathy, and energy healing. He specializes in empowering pet parents to work with symptoms—rather than against them—by using simple, sustainable strategies rooted in science, nature, and love.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithOn Ep. 56. Iris sits down to have a conversation with Author Liz Sjaastad. Liz   has written a memoir, You’re Too Young to Understand, about growing up with, and then caring for, her father – a quiet Russian immigrant, an intellectual who drank too much and her mother – a smart and proper beauty who suffered with the life-altering brain illness of schizophrenia, though she never acknowledged it.  Liz's life story has inspired more than just a book - it has fueled her advocacy. She has served on the board of Touchstone Mental Health and is currently the vice president of her local NAMI affiliate. She continues to share her voice to build awareness of schizophrenia to help end the stigma that prevents understanding, research, and support for those suffering.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEp. 55 of Conversations with Iris Podcast! I had the pleasure of interviewing Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen, Debra Erickson! Debra Erickson is a blind Chef (the only blind student in Culinary school) and a former Cooking Instructor for the Oregon Commission for the Blind so she walks her talk.  She now owns this business, called The Blind Kitchen, whose mission is to help other people with vision loss to cook safely, confidently and independently.  She has been often praised for her ability to describe adaptive culinary tools and techniques with much clarity.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithThis is the First episode of the all new Conversations with Iris and this is a great one!!! Join Iris as she sits down with Star of the hit HBO MAX and TLC reality show MILF MANOR Lannette West!   While most viewers saw the quintessential sexy American mom next-door, after the series Lannette has begun to open up about not only her struggles, but her victories as a strong woman that have helped others see that life is filled with as many high points as low points. Now, she uses her voice and platform to give a voice to the voiceless and remind us all that we're all in this life together, no matter how hectic. This is a must listen!Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithOn Ep. 53 Iris and Ronnie Keith sit down with psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Bruce Chalmer. Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist in Vermont who has been working with couples for over thirty years. Through his teaching, consulting, writing, podcast, and videos about relationships, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists.Dr. Chalmer is the author of three books: "Betrayal and Forgiveness: How to Navigate the Turmoil and Learn to Trust Again", published in 2024; "It's Not About Communication! Why Everything You Know About Couples Therapy is Wrong", published in 2022; and "Reigniting the Spark: Why Stable Relationships Lose Intimacy, and How to Get It Back", published in 2020.Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEP.52- Iris and Ronnie Keith take the time to sit down and have a great conversation with Author Susan Shapiro.  We discuss her latest book "Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Mended or Ended.  We dive into the complex relationship between women and what her advise is for all women that experience these things in their friendships with other women. It is a must listen!Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEP. 51 and Ronnie Keith and Iris are back together to discuss some big changes coming to the podcast in the near future. They then take everyone on a journey of their latest cruise and how different this one was from the rest. This was a great conversation!Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast

Send a text to Ronnie KeithEP. 50 of Conversations with Ronnie Keith and Iris see them sitting down with Podcaster and Relationship abuse survivor and Advocate Eileen Santos. Join us as she discusses her own experience in an abusive relationship as a teen and how she was able to get out of it and help others. Please contact me at the belowEMAIL: [email protected]: Conversations with Iris Podcast