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Tedi Talks

by Tedi Parsons, Podcast Host

Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Tedi Talks Podcast. This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed. We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves. We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.

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Episodes

  1. TT-S6-E20: Let's Talk About Beauty w/Nathan Puksta

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #20 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes to the podcast his special guest Nathan Puksta, the Founder & CEO of FILAMENT SCIENCES, which is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tedi and Nathan talk all about beauty with a focus on hair and skin. Nathan shares with us his...

  2. TT-S6-E19: Let's Talk About Family Addiction w/Tamara McAfee-Flowers

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #19 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes to the podcast his special guest Tamara McAfee-Flowers, a Published Author and Paralegal from Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Tamara have a very personal conversation about addiction and the heavy impact it has on families....

  3. TT-S6-E18: Let's Talk About Emotional Intelligence w/Shelley Davis-Boyd

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #18 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast his special guest Shelley Davis-Boyd, the President & CEO of Essdee & Compan, which is located in East Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Shelley talk all about Emotional Intelligence and how this can help us...

  4. TT-S6-E17: Let's Talk About Using Critical Thinking Skills w/John Cuturilo

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #17 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest John Cuurilo, a counsellor, podcaster and citizen journalist. John is located in Melbourne, Australia. John and Tedi talk all about Critical Thinking, what it is and why it's important. John shares with…

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  5. TT-S6-E-16 :Let’s Talk About Trauma w/Dr. Tamar Shtrambrand

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #16 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Dr. Tamar Shtrambrand, a clinical psychologist from Monsey, New York. Tedi and Dr. Shtrambrand talk all about trauma. Dr. Shtrambrand explains trauma is not just family or generational, it can take on many...

  6. TT-S6-E-15 :Let’s Talk About Taking Care of the Environment w/Elaine Sterrett-Isely

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #15 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back his special guest, Elaine Sterrett-Isely, the Executive Director of the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance and a licensed attorney, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Elaine shares with us why protecting our water is…

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  7. TT-S6-E-14-: Let's Talk About Surviving a Toxic Workplace w/Amanda Chenkin

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #14 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Amanda Chenkin, the Founder, Counselor & Career Strategist of Choice Career Counseling, LLC, located in Baltimore, Maryland. Amanda and Tedi talk about how we can deal with a toxic workplace and those…

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  8. TT-S6-E-13-: Let's Talk About Being Bold, Black & Brilliant w/Rachel Dawson, JD

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #13 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Rachel Dawson, a Strategic Executive, Attorney & Certified Leadership Coach. Rachel is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rachel and Tedi talk about Rachel's book: ‘Bold, Black & Brilliant: A Black Woman's...

  9. TT-S6-E-12-: Let's Talk About Healing the Impossible w/Dr. Lisa Koche

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #12 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Lisa Koche, a triple Board-Certified Physician, founder of Spectra Wellness Solutions, and lead physician and speaker for Tony Robbins’ Life Mastery Health Program. Dr. Koche is located in Tampa,...

  10. TT-S6-E-11-: Let's Talk About Diversity (Unfiltered) w/Jenny Chen

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #11 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Jenny Chen, the CEO of Catalais Consulting Ltd., host of the ‘Tune up Your Warrior’ podcast and a 2025 WP Female Trailblazer of the Year Excellence Awardee. Jenny is located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada....

  11. TT-S6-E-10-: Let's Talk About Death & Dying w/Christa McDonald

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #10 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Christa McDonald, a Hospice Nurse, Author & Founder of GLADD (Grieving Loss After Death & Dying), which is located in Sarasota, Florida. Tedi and Christa talk about all of the stages of death, grief and...

  12. TT-S6-E-9-: Let's Talk About I-O Psychology w/Dr. Gretchen Lain

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #9 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Gretchen Lain, the Founder & Owner of Goldleaf Consulting & Advisory Services, located in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Lain explains what Industrial Organizational Psychology (IPO) and how she uses this…

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  13. TT-S6-E-8-: Let's Talk About Finding the Funny in Life w/Dr. Paul Artale

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #8 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Paul Artale, an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Stand-up Comedian and Full-Time Soccer Dad, located in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Paul and Tedi talk about Paul's overcoming physical adversity which did…

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  14. TT-S6-E-7-: Let's Talk About Self-Worth w/Sarah Barnes-Humphreys

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #7 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Sarah Barnes-Humphreys, a best-selling Author & Entrepreneur , located in Miami Florida. Sarah and Tedi talk about why our self-worth is so important and ways we can discover our own greatness. Sarah...

  15. TT-S6-E-6-: Let's Talk About Addiction w/Dr. Harry Henshaw

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #6 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Harry Henshaw, a Psychotherapist at Online Holistic Counseling, located in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Henshaw and Tedi talk all about addiction, what it is, what it is not and the ways we can help...

  16. TT-S6-E-5-: Let's Talk About Grief & Loss w/Marcia Wall

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #5 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back Marcia Wall, a successful Career Coach and the Owner of MW Career Services, located in New Orleans, LA. Tedi and Marcia talk about what grief and loss are and how we can work through it. Marcia explains what the Five...

  17. TT-S6-E-4-: Let's Talk About Choices w/Dr. Nelva Lee

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #4 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Dr. Nelva Lee, a candidate for Superintendent of Georgia Schools. Dr. Lee and Tedi talk about different choices that can be offered to the younger generation when it comes to their future plans. Dr....

  18. TT-S6-E-3: Annual Holiday Special w/Cindy Whittum

    Send us Fan Mail On our Holiday Episode of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast his very special guest and Senior Elf, Cindy Whittum. Tedi and Cindy talk all things Christmas, what they like and what they do not like about the holidays. Tedi and Cindy remind the listeners of...

  19. TT-S6-E-2: Let's Talk About Reinvention w/Nikki Thompson-Frazier

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #2 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Nikki Thompson-Frazier, a Mother, Wife, Author, & Entrepreneur, located in Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Nikki talk about her (Nikki) big win at the Clover X Shark Tank Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada....

  20. TT-S6-E-1: Let's Talk About Politics w/Dakarai Larriett

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #1 of Season 6 of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Dakarai Larriett, an Author, Business Owner & Social Justice Advocate from Birmingham, Alabama. Dakarai and Tedi talk about politics, more specifically his (Dakarai) run for a Senate seat…

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  21. TYD- S5-E-17: Let's Talk About Equality w/Kate Snyder

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #17 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Kate Snyder, the Founder & CEO of Piper & Gold Public Relations, which is located in Lansing, Michigan. Kate and Tedi talk about Equality in the workplace, has it really changed over the past…

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  22. TYD- S5-E-16: Let's Talk About Biases in the Workplace w/Kae Kronthaler-Williams

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #16 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Kae Kronthaler-Williams, a Global Software Marketing Executive & Author from the State of Massachusetts, USA. Kae and Tedi talk about her new book 'Not Made for You: How Women in Tech can...

  23. TYD- S5-E-15: Let's Talk About Better Health w/Dr Shivani Gupta

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #15 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Dr. Shivani Gupta, CEO of Fusionary Formulas, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Innovator in Holistic Health, who is located in Boca Rotan, Florida. Dr. Gupta shares with us what Ayurvedic (ayu-veda)…

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  24. TYD- S5-E-14: Let's Talk About Mental Health w/Domonika Tipton

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #14 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Domonika Tipton, Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Uplift & Inspire Counseling and Consulting, located in Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Domonika talk all about mental health and why it's so important for us to...

  25. TYD- S1-E-13: Let's Talk About Careers w/Marcia Wall

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #13 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast "The Queen of Career Coaching", Marcia Wall, a Career Success Coach located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This episode is packed with information for those looking for a new career, those who want to...

  26. TYD- S1-E-12: Let's Talk About Motivation w/Laila Marcos-Zissis

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #12 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Laila Marcos-Zissis, a Coach, Communications & Media Consultant, Podcast Personality, Master Connector & Breast Cancer Survivor, who is located in New Orleans, Lousiana. Tedi and Laila have a fascinating...

  27. TYD- S1-E-11: Let's Talk About Leadership w/Bernadette Johnson

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #11 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his friend and colleague, Bernadette Johnson, a Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator, Collaboration Catalyst, Author, Working Genius Certified, and TEDster of Inspired Action Motivates, which is located in…

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  28. TYD- S1-E-10: Let's Talk About Racism w/Leah Smiley

    Send us Fan Mail On this Special Episode of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Leah Smiley, the President & Founder at the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC) located in Brownsburg, Indiana. Tedi and Leah have a frank and open discussion about Racism, what it…

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  29. TYD- S1-E-9: Let's Talk About Cultural Intelligence (CQ) w/Fathy Shetiah

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #9 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Fathy Shetiah, the Founder & CEO at 7C Lingo, a cross-cultural communication, training, and language services organization, which is located in Lansing, Michigan. Fathy and Tedi talk about what…

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  30. TYD- S1-E-8: Let's Talk About Confidence w/Beth Batts

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #8 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Beth Batts, Founder & CEO of Batts & Associates, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Beth and Tedi talk all about Confidence, what it is and how we can get it. Beth shares with us how she defines what Confidence is and...

  31. TYD- S1-E-7: Let's Talk About Eating Healthy w/Amy Bragagnini

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #7 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about healthy eating, what it really means and why it's important. Amy shares with us…

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  32. TYD- S1-E-6: Let's Talk About Etiquette w/Cindy Brown

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cindy Brown, Employer Development Manager in the Career Center at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) located in Allendale, MI. Tedi and Cindy talk about what Etiquette is and why it's not just about having...

  33. TYD- S1 E-5: Let's Talk Economics w/Bob Trezise

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Bob talk about the economy in the Greater Lansing, MI region and the State of Michigan. Bob…

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  34. TYD- S1-E-4: Let's Talk About Success w/Cindy Whittum

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cindy Whittum, Recruitment and Internship Specialist at the State of Michigan, EGLE. Tedi and Cindy talk about what it means to be successful. Tedi shares with Cindy the description of Success (according to...

  35. TYD- S1 E-3: Let's Talk Certified Coaching w/Cheryl Thacker

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cheryl Thacker, a Master Board Certified Coach and the Founder of Successful Coaches. Tedi and Cheryl talk about what a Certified Coach is and is not. Cheryl provides us with her many years of wisdom when it...

  36. TYD- S1 E-2: Let's Talk About Perseverance w/Cathy Blatnik

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cathy Blatnik, who serves on the Mid-Michigan Autism Association’s Board of Directors as its Treasurer and co-owns a business with her son Dominic called Baked Goods by Dominic. Cathy shares with us how she...

  37. TYD- S5 E-12: Let's Talk About Emotional Intelligence w/Amina Hedayat Khalil

    Send us Fan Mail On our first ever episode of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Amina Hedayat Khalil, a Professional Certified Coach, International Keynote Speaker, and Author to name a few things she does. Amina is the Founder of Audere Interpersonal Intelligence. Tedi and Amina talk...

  38. S5-E-11: This Crazy Thing We Call Love w/Brian Franklin

    Send us Fan Mail Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the transition to the Today's Your Day Podcast. On Episode #11 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Brian Franklin, Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches, located in Los Angeles, CA. Brian shares with us that after leaving a long…

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  39. S5-E-10: Protecting Your Psychological Safety w/Kimara Mayberry

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #10 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest Kimara Mayberry, Founder & Principal Consultant at Platinum Consulting Group, located in Southeast Michigan. Tedi, true to fashion, kicks of this episode with some stats he found on the Googler, which leads to a...

  40. S5-E-9: Becoming Your Own Boss w/Brigitte Betser

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #9 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Brigitte Betser, a Franchise Executive, Consultant and Business Ownership Guide, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tedi kicks-off the conversation after hitting the Googler with some stats on new business startups over the...

  41. S5-E-8: Around the World w/Alan Headbloom

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #8 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Alan Headbloom, a Trained Teacher, Coach and Published Author, to name a few things that Alan does. Alan is located in Holland Michigan. Tedi and Alan discuss how they met (over 19-years ago). Alan shares with us why he...

  42. S5-E-7: Good Friends Make Great Business w/Lisa Goyette & John Ball

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #7 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guests Lisa Goyette and John Ball, Co-Founders of CH Training & Coaching, located in Southeast Michigan. Lisa and John tell us how CH Training & Coaching got started and why they have a strong passion for people and seeing others...

  43. S5-E-6: Finding Her Truth in a Bathroom Stall w/Shekina Mitchell

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #6 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Shekina Mitchell, who serves as the Director of Covering Kidz, is a Partner at the FreTail Store, a devoted Minister & Missionary, is to name only a few titles this amazing lady holds. AND, she received the prestigious...

  44. S5-E-5: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree w/Sarah Pierce

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #5 of Tedi Talks - the Holiday Special, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about all the great places to buy unique and fun gifts in the Lansing region. Sarah provides some great intel on pop-up shops,...

  45. S5-E-4: Tap the Stress Out of Your Life w/Amy Mollitor

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #4 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest Amy Mollitor, a Certified Life Coach and EFT Tapping Master Practitioner, located in Lansing, MI. Amy shares with us what Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) is and the many benefits it offers. Tedi once again…

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  46. S5-E-3: To Buy or Sell is the Question w/Amy Jo Weller

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #3 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Amy Jo Weller, Associate Broker-Realtor at The Weller Real Estate Collective, located in Grandville, MI. Tedi hit the Googler again and provides several interesting stats about the real-estate market in 2023 here in…

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  47. S5-E-2: It's all About Proportionizing w/Amy Bragagnini

    Send us Fan Mail On Season #5, Episode #2 or Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about food as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Tedi provides Amy with some…

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  48. S5-E-1: I'm Baaaccckkk!

    Send us Fan Mail On the kick-off episode of Season Five of Tedi Talks, Tedi shares with us where he has been (MIA) and how the podcast, with its new name (well, actually original name), is keeping some of the old format, but bringing in a lot of new and exciting things. Tedi also provides us with...

  49. S4-E-12: The Annual PRIDE Episode

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #12 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi is flying solo for this short episode on PRIDE. Tedi shares what PRIDE is, how it all started and why its important (not only in the month of June, but all year round). Included with this episode is a brief history of how...

  50. S4-E-11: Grazing w/Lindsey Coffelt

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode #11 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Lindsey Coffelt, the Owner of Graze Craze located in Okemos & Shelby Township, MI. Lindsey shares with us how she and her husband, Silas, got into the Graze Craze, opening two stores in Michigan.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Tedi Talks Podcast. This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed. We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves. We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.

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Tedi Parsons, Podcast Host

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