Grade A Nation

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E137: Not Letting the Past Define You with Michael Unbroken! Jan 12, 2022

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Michael Unbroken talks to the Grade A Nation about his personal experiences with severe trauma at an early age and how these experiences led to self-destructive behaviors growing up. Michael decided to break the cycle of pain and studied to become a certified life coach to assist adults who also experienced trauma at a young age. Through helping others, he has learned quite a bit about self-improvement and mental health, and he shares his insights in this captivating discussion. Note: Some of the topics mentioned involve traumatic experiences that some may find triggering. To learn more about Michael and his work, check out https://www.thinkunbroken.com/

E136: Tips on Building an Audience on Twitch with Sophia Vee! Jan 11, 2022

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On this installment of Grade A Nation, Sophia Vee shares her experiences finding an audience on Twitch doing sidecasting (watchalong reactions to live material) and interviewing unique people like a spirit medium. Sophia gives tips on how to avoid toxic trolls while attempting to grow a fanbase as a live streamer and social media personality. She has a big appreciation for professional wrestling, so we discuss the general state of affairs with WWE and AEW. Sophia is a rising star on Twitch and you should check out her content at https://www.twitch.tv/Sophia. Prior installments of her live interviews are at https://www.youtube.com/vocalminds

E135: Much More Than Big Brother! Interview with actor Christian Birkenberger Jan 07, 2022

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Actor Christian Birkenberger talks about his experience on Season 23 of the CBS show Big Brother, as well as his determination to achieve major mainstream acting goals. Christian emphasizes the importance of taking a 'no days off' approach in the pursuit of success. As someone who has done extensive modeling work, he reflects on how having a thick skin helps avoid being pigeonholed as someone that only brings looks to the table. Having cultivated a fanbase from reality television, Christian talks about how he hopes his supporters follow him on his journey to being a leading man...as well as how one fan has already followed him for a 3 am photograph! Chock full of energy and desire, Christian is someone you should definitely be rooting for. Follow up on what Christian is up to on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CBirkenberger and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/christian_birkenberger.

E134: Making Divorce Great Again? Kanika Issar on Ending Relationships Jan 07, 2022

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Kanika Issar talks about her efforts to take the negativity out of divorce. Getting married at 23 and divorced at 27, she was struck by how divorce is always characterized as a bad thing. Kanika wants to make clear that life after divorce can be personally enriching, as she feels the last two years have been some of the best in her life despite the pandemic. Kanika has the gift of gab which makes for a Grade A interview! Check out Kanika's podcast episodes on divorce called, "you WHAT??" https://www.youwhatpodcast.com/

E133: A Mentally Healthier You in 2022! Talking with Never Alone founder Paul Marlow Dec 31, 2021

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Chris Thomas has an honest and open discussion about mental health with Paul Marlow, founder of the mental health advocacy platform Never Alone. In the discussion, Paul reveals how a challenging breakup and the death of his father led to serious mental health challenges that ultimately led him down a path toward self-improvement and a desire to help others facing mental health challenges. Paul reflects on his prior pursuits as an athlete and a model with candor and relates how these experiences have helped him confront the fear of failure. As someone who has had MDMA therapy, Paul gives his personal point of view on the potential future of this form of treatment. Don't miss this fantastic interview! Guest Bio: Paul Marlow is a mental health advocate and the founder of Never Alone. Learn more about how to start your therapy journey today to better your mental health with the Therapy Hub.

E132: The Future of Labor Union Membership? Dec 31, 2021

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In this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with Scott Heric, co-founder of the digital transaction platform Unionly. Unionly is designed to facilitate the collection and raising of funds by labor unions. Scott discusses how Unionly works, what inspired the idea, offers his thoughts on the strength of labor unions in the future, as well as his view on online groups potentially preventing labor groups like a law enforcement union from using Unionly. We also talk about the feasibility of a work-life balance when you are creating a start-up business. Another Grade A conversation! To learn more about Unionly, check out unionly.io

E131: Discussing Cryptocurrency Learning Platform Dchained w/ CEO Ed McCormack! Dec 23, 2021

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Ed McCormack, founder and CEO of the cryptocurrency education platform Dchained, talks to the Grade A Nation about an array of topics, including: -What Dchained potentially offers to people interested in crypto investing -Why Dchained has popularity with Gen X investors -How Dchained as a startup grows at scale while serving both beginner and veteran crypto investors -Avoiding perceptions of favoritism or pushing specific crypto projects -Concerns investors have about recent cryptocurrency trends -Common misconceptions about cryptocurrency Ed is a hands-on CEO, and the episode is a great chance to hear from someone immersed in the world of cryptocurrency. To learn more about Dchained, visit dchained.com!

E130: Making Money from Your Digital Identity? Talking Online Privacy and mePrism with Will McKissick! Dec 22, 2021

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We chat with Will McKissick, the Chief Chief Strategy Officer for mePrism. mePrism is a service that encrypts and stores your personal data to help you discover insights about your digital identity, as well as facilitating potential sales of information linked to your digital identity that you can opt into. Will shares some background on how he joined the startup, advice for others exploring entrepreneurial avenues in the online realm, and thoughts on complex ethical questions regarding privacy and information ownership. It is a thought-provoking and mentally stimulating conversation that is tied to core issues in our evolving society. To learn more about mePrism and the data economy, check out mePrism.com!

E129: Solo Travel for Personal Development with Nai Nicole! Dec 21, 2021

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On this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with Nai Nicole, a life coach who has tons of experience with solo travel. Listen in as Nai talks about how traveling alone can foster meaningful personal growth, how her approach to travel has adjusted given the events of the last two years, and then offers us all some valuable travel tips! A perfect episode for people thinking about traveling in the near future. To learn more about Nai Nicole and her work, check out www.thespiritadventure.com

E128: Hollywood Time Travel with Doug Stebleton! Dec 08, 2021

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Chris Thomas chats with author, entrepreneur, and film producer Doug Stebleton. Doug has co-written a historical science-fiction work titled, "It's a Wonderful Time," where the main character is transported back to 1946 while the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" is being made. The book is the first in the Hollywood Time Travel series. Doug shares his inspiration for the book, tales of his early years in Hollywood pursuing a career in show business, converting a screenplay to a novel, the nuances of the collaborative writing process, and starting an independent book publishing outlet. His story of perseverance and believing in oneself is definitely inspirational! To learn more about the book, visit https://www.hollywoodtimetravel.com/

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