PODCAST · society
Starting Nowhere
by Brandon
Conversations about interesting, controversial, or fun topics. Swearing optional but often encouraged.
Episodes
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Starting Nowhere Ep 41 Ft Rick Girard
This Episode features Stride Search founder/CEO Rick Girard. We discuss how he recognized the issues with the hiring practices of most companies, what inspired him to become a BJJ Black Belt, and some of the myths he hears people say about hiring. Find more from Rick and pick up his book at the...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 40 Ft Taleya Jordan
This episode features Taleya Jordan. Taleya is a singer/songwriter who recently released her debut album "Suffer in Silence". We talk about her passion for music/art, here experiences as a Queer Christian, and how her point of view on the world has changed since 2020. Find more of Taleya : Taleya...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 39 Ft Wali Collins
This episode features standup comedian & actor Wali Collins. We will discuss how he got started in comedy/acting after being an architect, how the Hollywood gatekeepers are slowly losing their power, and his new book/comany Y'nevano. Find more from Wali at the links below: Wali Collins...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 38 Ft Karen McMahon
This episode features the founder of A Journey Beyond Divorce, Karen McMahon. We will discuss why divorce is not defeat, how to stop trying to change our partners, and how Karen feels about her name being used as a way to describe less than desirable people. Find more from Karen at the links…
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Starting Nowhere Ep 37 Ft Jeremiah Craig
This episode features Jeremiah Craig. Jeremiah is a folk singer and cow boot reviewer on YouTube. We will discuss how we interact with different forms of media, his love for music & cowboy boots, and I pitch him some expensive ideas for music videos on his latest project. Find more of Jeremiah at...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 36 Ft Kara Fernstrom
This episode features Kara Ferstrom. Kara will discuss how she overcame drug addiction and what that journey taught her. We will also discuss how the current drug education curriculum fails students and society. Find more from Kara at the links below: Theconquestofbliss.com...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 35 Ft Deborah Driggs
This episode features former Playboy Playmate & Top Insurance Salesperson Deborah Driggs. We will discuss how she got started in Playboy, the stigmas she face from being a playmate, and how she became one of the stop salespeople in insurance. Find more from Deborah at the links below:...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 34 Ft Mela Borawski
This episode features Mela Borawski. Mela is a witch & pagan minister. We will discuss myths about witches, how she became a witch, and what it's like to live with face blindness (Prosopagnosia). Find more of Mela at the links below: www.3RaysofLight.org (also on FB as 3 Rays of Light)...
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Starting Nowhere Ep. 33 Ft. Maria Baker
This episode features the Founder & CEO of Women's snow apparel brand Nobody's Princess, Maria Baker. Maria & I discuss some myths/facts about Australia, how she came up with the idea to start her own snow apparel brand, and the importance of clothes to our self identities. Find more from Maria…
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Starting Nowhere Ep. 32 Ft. Joshua Valentin
This episode features MMA Fighter & business owner Joshua Valentin. Joshua runs a business that helps Martial Arts gyms set up a website and market to new customers. We will discuss why gyms struggle to gain new clients, his upcoming fight, Jake Paul, and his favorite martial arts training...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 31 Ft Jia Wertz
This episode features Jia Wertz. Jia is a documentary filmmaker who's recent project Conviction tells the story of wrongfully convicted Jeffrey Deskovic. We discuss why she left her successful career in fashion to make documentaries, how she learned about Jeffrey's story, and why women watch true...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 30 Ft Dr. Steven Shwartz, PhD
This Episode features Dr. Steven Shwartz. he is an expert in Artificial Intelligence and has worked in the industry for 30+ years! He has also started several AI companies while not possessing some of the basic business knowledge; by his own admission. Find more of Dr. Shwartz by buying his book...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 29 Ft Riana Milne
This episode features Riana Milne. Riana is a relationship expert and bestselling author who has been featured on major networks & publications around the world. We will discuss how our personal traumas can affect our relationships, how to find a good partner, and how the pandemic has changed...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 28 Ft Cory Kastle
This episode features Cory Kastle. Cory is a former pro wrestler who has since broken into acting. We discuss his love for Pro Wrestling, how he got started, why chasing your dreams is important, and why I hate Pretty Woman. Check out Cory's YouTube channel…
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Starting Nowhere Ep 27 Ft Blake Sweet
This episode features Standup Comic Blake Sweet. We talk about his start in comedy, doing comedy during the pandemic, how he writes a joke, and what is next for his career. Find more from Blake below: twitter.com/blakesweetcomic fattangoproductions.com twitter.com/fattangopodcast...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 26 Ft Timalyn Bowens
This Episode features Timalyn Bowens. *Note* Since this was filmed some changes have been made to filing 2020 taxes. A. The filing deadline has been extended to 17 May 2021 B. The first $10,200 of unemployment benefits is not-taxable. Timalyn is a Enrolled Agent that specializes in helping…
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Starting Nowhere Ep 25 Ft Chris Medina, PhD
This episode features Chris Medina. Chris is the founder of the The National HBCU Speech & Debate association and former leader of the Wiley College debate team made famous in the Denzel Washington led film "The Great Debaters". We discuss the impact he has seen debate coaching have on his...
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Starting Nowhere Ep. 24 Ft. Pamela Maass
This episode features Pamela Maas from Lawmother.com We discuss what estate planning is, why its important, and who it is for. Find more from Pam at the links below! Website :https://lawmother.com Podcast:https://lawmother.com/workingmom/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lawmotherco/ Follow us...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 22 Ft CJ Lopez
This episode features Air Force Veteran & Children's Author CJ Lopez. We will discuss what it was like to be a single parent while balancing her Air Force duties, how the military supported her during some difficult emotional times, & what got her started as an author.
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Starting Nowhere Ep 21 Ft Justin Atherton
This episode features Police Training Officer & Former Swat Officer Justin Atherton. We discuss his perspective on many incidents involving police in general but also touching directly on Tamir Rice, George Floyd, & Breonna Taylor. We discuss the legal system as a whole and some possible…
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Starting Nowhere Ep 20 Ft Kevin Gallagher
This episode features 3x IBJJF Masters World Champion Kevin Gallagher. Kevin and I will discuss how he flipped the switch to refocus some negative energy in to his Brazillian Jiujitsu (BJJ) training and ultimately became a multiple time world champion. We also discuss how he got started in…
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Starting Nowhere Ep 19 Ft Financial Planner Donovan Brooks, CFP
This episode's guest is Donovan Brooks. Donovan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who helps his clients with their financial picture and anyone who is interested with his podcast & website with free information. In this episode we get into all of the financial turmoil we have seen early in...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 18 Ft Nelson Tressler
This episode features Nelson Tressler, Author of The Unlucky Sperm Club. Nelson had a tragic origin story/upbringing that includes murder, rape, dyslexia, and so much more. Nelson discusses his story with me and describes how he was able to overcome these challenges and develop a system that can...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 17 Ft Actor Chaney Morrow (Haunt, Wrong Turn 2021)
This episode features Chaney Morrow. Chaney has made a name for himself in recent years as a talented actor . His turns as villains in multiple horror movies has made him a fan-favorite in one of the most loyal movie fanbases. Chaney and I will discuss his acting journey, some of his favorite...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 16 Ft Dr Panta Rouhani Schaffer, MD, PhD
This Episode's guest is Dr. Panta Rouhani Schaffer. Panta is a Dermatologist and Epidemiologist who works in NYC. She gives her perspective on the various things we saw/are seeing with the Covid-19 pandemic and where we may go from here. Additionally, she discusses her recent presentation…
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Starting Nowhere Ep 15 Ft Elizabeth Morris
This episode features Elizabeth Morris. Liz is an Air Force veteran who medically retired a few years ago. We discuss her process of getting diagnosed with Endometriosis, how the military handled it, and different ways she experienced some ostracization during her military career.
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Starting Nowhere Ep 14 Ft Luis Safe, Owner of Safe K9
This episode is featuring Luis Safe, Owner & Founder of Safe K9. We spend a lot of time talking about dog's behavior; the what, why, and how to make changes. We also discuss how prone we are to drawing lines of disagreement around things like how to train dogs. Check out Safe K9 at:...
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Starting Nowhere Podcast Ep 13 Ft Michael "Witnes" Zapata
This Episode's guest is Michael "Witnes" Zapata! Michael is a nurse, former DJ, and documentary film maker. We go through the many winding avenues of his life and what the future holds. Once his Ben DeSoto documentary is available to the public I'll make sure to come back here and add the link!...
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Starting Nowhere Podcast Ep 12 Ft Skorpyen November
Today's guest is Skorpyen November! Skorpyen is a fellow podcaster who has a great perspective on things like reality TV, Relationships, and other topics; so she runs three podcasts to discuss them. Today we discuss relationships, self-esteem & actualization, and Black love/Interracial...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 11 Ft Katy Moore
Today's guest is my friend Katy Moore. We discuss her experiences during her first pregnancy, how a medical device implanted in her body led to a severe illness, and the why home birthing is the perfect way to get revenge on your enemies.
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Starting Nowhere Ep 10 Ft UFC Fighter Billy Quarantillo
Today's guest is my friend Billy "Billy Q" Quarantillo. We discuss his path to the UFC, how him testing positive for COVID-19 affected him and other fighters, and why I think he needs to take that IG barber up on the free haircut offer. Find Billy on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/billyqmma/ Make...
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Starting Nowhere Ep 9 Ft Mikey Conlon
Today's guest is multi-hyphenate Mikey Conlon. Mikey is an amateur MMA fighter who plans to go pro, a twitch affiliate streamer, and podcast host. Check out Mikey's MMA podcast 2 Gloves and a Dub on IG: https://www.instagram.com/2glovesandadub/
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Starting Nowhere Ep 8 Ft Wealthbuilders Co Founder Nicholas Minter
Today's guest is Nicholas Minter, Co-Founder of Wealthbuilders. Find Nicholas and Wealthbuilders at the links below. Let us know what you thought of his tips in the comments below! my.thewealthbuilders.me/nickm Instagram.com/nicholasminter
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Starting Nowhere Ep. 7 Ft. UCF Professor Dr. Jonathan Cox
Today's guest is Dr. Jonathan Cox; a Professor from the University of Central Florida with a PhD in sociology. Dr. Cox and I discuss how he got started on his path, how he feels about recent racial events, and his experience with Krav Maga. What did you think of this episode?
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Starting Nowhere Ep 6 Ft Cake Boss' Anthony "Cousin Anthony" Bellifemine
Today's guest is Anthony Bellifemine AKA Cousin Anthony from TV's Cake Boss. Anthony and I have known each other for several years but had never spoken at length about his time on the show. Here we get a behind the scenes look on his time on the show. We also get into some discussion on politics,...
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Starting Nowhere Podcast Ep. 5 Ft. Tim Barker
Today my guest is Tim Barker. Tim will tell us the secrets of being a car salesman and we will discuss many of the issues facing the USA today. Like and subscribe if you want more Starting Nowhere!
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Starting Nowhere Ep 4 Ft. Toastmaster Melissa Kennedy
This episode features Melisa Kennedy! Melissa works in commercial real estate but has a million side projects she is always working on and is an incredibly motivating person to talk to. Hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure to like and subscribe if you want to more Starting Nowhere.
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Starting Nowhere Podcast Ep 3 Ft. Jason Henson
Today's guest is Jason Henson! He is a painter, musician, and Army vet. Check out Jason's artwork on IG at www.instagram.com/convo.art/ and the song he mentions in our talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiKLuKHydmM What did you think of our talk?
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Starting Nowhere Episode 2 Ft. Cindy Meyer
Episode 2 features family friend Cyndi Mayer. We catch up after not speaking for 15+ years! We discuss her becoming a grandmother for the first time, health concerns of a family member, her consulting business, life in the pandemic, and many other topics! Leave a comment and let me know what you...
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Starting Nowhere Ep. 1 Ft. Jamie Adair
Welcome to the first Episode of The Starting Nowhere Podcast! Today I invited my friend Jamie Adair to have a follow up conversation from his "red phone" conversation series. We talk about the learning and self exploration journey Jamie has been on this year. Come find out what Jamie has learned....
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Conversations about interesting, controversial, or fun topics. Swearing optional but often encouraged.
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Starting Nowhere is created and hosted by Brandon.
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