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Life's a Blank.

by Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru

Real Life. Real People. Real Conversations.Never Scripted or edited.We live in a world running rampant with hate. Life’s a Blank seeks to highlight beautiful people within the world, while building bridges of love. We talk about sensitive and mundane material - all with the purpose of seeing unique nuances of identity.Each episode title is a song title and centers around an issue that the song inspires, from a real life with real people perspective.Guests on the show will be folks from all walks of life.Season 3 begins 17 February 2022. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theidentityguru/support

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  1. FBI Warning

    Talking Empowerment of Academics, Entertainment, and Life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Also, a special introduction to a new podcast, We Just Like to Watch, here on Spotify. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HFUUAXa9xsf2YBX2lR7sx?si=f142eaf91e2e4b85 Guest…

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  2. The Basement

    Talking Empowerment of Movies, Horror, and Life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: David Perry (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4004306/?ref_=fn_t_1) Song: “The Basement” by Palliard. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part…

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  3. Towards the Light

    Talking Empowerment of Magic, Culture , and Life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Ritvik Upadhyay (https://www.ritvikupadhyay.com/). Song: “Towards the Light” by Raunak Upadhyay. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part…

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  4. I Saw You Today

    Talking Empowerment of Cancer, Writing, and Life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Ron Roecker (https://ronwroteit.com/). Song: “I Saw You Today” by Joan Hammel. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grant from…

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  5. Slow Down

    Talking Empowerment of Travel, Celebrity, and Life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Bill Enright Song: “Slow Down” by Raunak Upadhyay. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grant from the Jane Nelson Institute…

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  6. It Cracks

    Talking Empowerment of Education, Disability, and Life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Rehshetta Song: “It Cracks” by Punsapaya. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grant from the Jane Nelson Institute for...

  7. My Spark

    Talking Empowerment of Writing, Finding Your Passion, and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Justin Breen Song: “My Spark,” an AI creation by Justin Breen. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grant from the...

  8. Cantalonian Folk Song

    Talking Empowerment of International Travel, Storytelling,and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Annie Munson (https://twu.edu/international-affairs/) Song: “Cantalonian Folk Song” from the Borderlandcompilation. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden....

  9. All Along

    Talking Empowerment of Rocket Science, ImposterSyndrome, and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Maureen Zappalla (Maureenz.com) Song: “All Along,” a song by Joan Hammel. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a...

  10. Drive

    Talking Empowerment of leadership and life withhost Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Mahesh (Michael) Raisinghani Song: “Drive,” a song by Punsapaya. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grantfrom the Jane Nelson Institute...

  11. Red Wine

    Talking Empowerment of history, education, art,and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Jen Newby (jnewbygallery.com) Song: “Red Wine,” a song by Drian Von Golden Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grantfrom…

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  12. Mandala

    Talking Empowerment of family, art, and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Mike Matthews (https://finishinglinepress.com/?s=mike+matthews or follow on Instagram at Mikdavid7) Song: “Mandala,” a poem by Mike Matthews Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von...

  13. Better Than This

    Talking Empowerment of universal access and lifewith host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Nadaya Cross. (https://twu.edu/disability-services/) Song: “Better Than This” by Punsapaya. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a...

  14. Perfect Sky

    Talking Empowerment of words, academics, and lifewith host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Jessica Smartt Gullion, Phd and SusanHarper, PhD. Song: “Perfect Sky” by Punsapaya. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grantfrom...

  15. Stuck on Stupid

    Talking Empowerment of rest, advocacy, women’srights, and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Michelle Duster (www.mldwrites.com and www.rebelliousmagazine.com) Song: “Stuck on Stupid” by Asja. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is...

  16. Meet Me at Arby’s

    Talking Empowerment of writing, Artificial Intelligence(AI), and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Aaron Poynton (https://thinkblacksheep.com/) Song: AI generated “Meet Me at Arby’s” by KingWillonius. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season…

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  17. Give

    Talking Empowerment of inspiration, swimming,and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Deborah Gardner (https://iamdeborahg.com/) Song: “Give” from The Angie Everwood Band Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a...

  18. Slow Train

    Talking Empowerment in film, journalism, andlife with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Donte “Diesel” Williams (https://dieselworldproductions.com/) Song: “Slow Train” from Palliard, album Won’tHeal Alone. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is...

  19. Good War

    Talking Empowerment in words, trauma, and lifewith host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: GregT (https://gregt.ca) Song: “Good War” from Palliard, album Won’tHeal Alone. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” byDrian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grant from the...

  20. The Promise

    Finding Empowerment in art and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Nik Mills (nikmills.com) Song: “The Promise” from the Borderlands Compilation. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Season four is supported, in part, by a grant from the Jane Nelson...

  21. Take Me, Earth

    Digging deep into art, culturalism, and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Takura Munekata (https://hoshizora.works/munakata-takurou/), with translation by Tomomi Nishigaki. Song: “Take Me, Earth” from the Borderlands Compilation. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down”…

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  22. Four Walls

    Digging deep into internationalism, politics, and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests: Aleen Andreou, Lo Luong Lo, and Joney Trinidad. Song: “Four Walls” by Punsapaya. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden.

  23. Quietness

    Digging deep into entrepreneurship, health, and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Kira Macoun (www.comfyfitness.com/). Song: “Quietness” by Soprano Michelle Areyzaga. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden.

  24. The Battle of Now

    Digging deep into activism and authorship with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Activist and Writer, Roland Watson (http://www.dictatorwatch.org/). Song: “The Battle of Now” by Animate Objects. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden.

  25. Zeno's Paradox

    Digging deep into education and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests: Educator, Jesse Stommel (www.jessestommel.com). Song: “Zeno’s Paradox” by Animate Objects. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden.

  26. Driving in the Dark

    Digging deep into entrepreneurship and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests: Educator and Coach, Peter James (www.theifcollective.com) and Entrepreneur and book promoter, Mark Schultz (www.wordrefiner.com). Song: “Driving in the Dark” by Palliard. Opening Theme Song…

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  27. Give It to Me Straight

    Digging deep into competition and life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Speaker and Coach, Rich Hopkins (https://www.richhopkins.com/ or http://speakanddeliver.blogspot.com/). Song: “Give It to Me Straight” by Joan Hammel. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von...

  28. Sinarawakan

    Digging deep into life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Musician Johnrel Trinidad (https://www.johnrelguitarmusicandservices.com/). Song: “Sinarawakan" by Johnrel Trinidad Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden.

  29. Deep Down, Part 2

    Part 2 of special two-part episode exploring authorship and controversial current event topics with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Author Christina Beauchemin (www.letmylegacybelove.com). Song: “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Bonniejean’s Blog Article:...

  30. Deep Down, Part 1

    Part 1 of special two-part episode exploring authorship and controversial current event topics with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Author James Thibeault (Twitter @authorThibeault) Song: “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden. Opening Theme Song: excerpt “Deep Down” by Drian Von Golden.

  31. The Weight

    Special Father’s Day episode with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Author, Jeff S. Bray (https://jeffsbrayauthor.com). Song: “The Weight” by Animate Objects.

  32. Constant Reminders, Part 2

    Part two of a double feature focusing on education and humanity with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Abbas Jaffary (https://linktr.ee/abbasjaffary). Song: “Constant Reminders” by The Angela Everwood Band.

  33. Constant Reminders, Part 1

    Part one of a double feature focusing on education and humanity with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Jane Elliott (https://janeelliott.com/). Song: “Constant Reminders” by The Angela Everwood Band.

  34. Riding (In Fast Cars with Your Momma)

    Mother’s Day special. Talking life and motherhood with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest: Author Nysheva-Starr. Song: “Riding (In Fast Cars with Your Momma)” by Animate Objects.

  35. This Dance

    Shakespeare special. Talking life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests Poet Billy J. Barnum. Song: “This Dance” by Animate Objects.

  36. America

    Talking life with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests Author Barbara Newman (https://www.barbaranewmanauthor.com/) and Actor Harold (https://www.facebook.com/99filmsonthewall/). Song: “America” by Joan Hammel.

  37. Sunshine

    Talking life and authorship with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests Stan Phelps (https://stanphelps.com/) and David Rendall (https://www.drendall.com/). Song: “Sunshine” by Palliard.

  38. Seasoned Woman

    Talking life, art, and performance with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest Taroniah Rice. Song: “Seasoned Woman” performed by Taroniah Rice.

  39. Won’t Heal Alone

    Talking life and human unity with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests Karen Hall, Lyn Sigman, and Camille McKnight of InUnity (InUnitylive.com). Song: “Won’t Heal Alone” by Palliard.

  40. Mockingbird, Part 2

    Talking life and body image with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest Merrit Minnemeyer. Song: “Mockingbird” by Palliard.

  41. Mockingbird, Part 1

    Talking life and body image with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest Wendy Russell. Song: "Mockingbird" by Palliard.

  42. Run Like the Wind

    Talking life, authorship, and use of voice with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest Valerie Biel. Song: "Run Like the Wind" by Joan Hammel.

  43. Prepare to Qualify

    Talking life, Karate, and Japan with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guest Jenifer Tull-Gauger. Song: "Prepare to Qualify" By Punsapaya.

  44. Paris

    Talking travel with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Poem: "Alone in Paris" by Boinniejean Alford Guest Ashvin Lad. Song: "Paris" by Joan Hammel.

  45. The Challenge

    Talking the challenges of life and the challenge of creating change with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Poem: "The Dream, The Promise" by Boinniejean Alford Guest Jeremiah Stingl. Song: "The Challenge" by InUnity.

  46. Beautiful

    Talking body image and self-beauty with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Poem: "I am not a Zero" by Bonniejean Alford Guests Anne Poirier and Randy Ford. Song: "Beautiful" by Animate Objects.

  47. Learn to Fly

    Focus on following dreams with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests Jackie Dallas and Joan Hammel. Song: "Learn to Fly" by Joan Hammel.

  48. Down with This, Part 2

    Memorial Day special with an international focus with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Talking about Palestine with a Palestinian American. Guest Rahaf Othman. Song: "Down with this" by Charisse Arrington.

  49. Down with this, part 1

    Memorial Day from a different angle with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Talking about Racism in America - a different kind of battlefield. Guest Charisse Arrington. Song: "Down with this" by Charisse Arrington.

  50. Rainbow After the Storm

    Surviving the storm with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Talking what happens after the storm of survivorship. Guests Valerie Jeane and Keisha. Song: "Rainbow After the Storm" by Valerie Jeane.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Real Life. Real People. Real Conversations.Never Scripted or edited.We live in a world running rampant with hate. Life’s a Blank seeks to highlight beautiful people within the world, while building bridges of love. We talk about sensitive and mundane material - all with the purpose of seeing unique nuances of identity.Each episode title is a song title and centers around an issue that the song inspires, from a real life with real people perspective.Guests on the show will be folks from all walks of life.Season 3 begins 17 February 2022. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theidentityguru/support

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