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Season 3 Episode 5 - Chiropractor and Podcast Host, Dr Justin Harris

Dr Justin Harris was part of the team at Integrative Medicine that helped Karina get back to her health after a bad car accident in January. There's so much great info in this episode regarding mindset and healing and Karina getting over her fear of having her bones cracked!! (which ended up being amazing!)
Dr. Harris has his own awesome podcast called "A Life Well Lived" - We've listened, and you should too!!
https://anchor.fm/justin-harris8/episodes/My-Intro-estp69?fbclid=IwAR0vvo-lDnqatRURZPFXyy2Qt6o8NTMNoT7d7zFE9dDaXyc8utKuHrp5ouo
Art Credit: @kxlvinzhxng

Season 3 Episode 4 - Singer-Songwriter Cash Crawford

Singer-songwriter Cash Crawford releases her new single, “Save Myself.” As a female musician, Cash is growing, healing, evolving, and learning all through her own shadow. “How could you love me, when I didn’t love me” a cutting-edge hook line that explains Cash saving herself this time. Listeners get an inside look of the singer's light and dark sides, but most refreshingly her impeccable honesty.
Embracing the feelings and emotions of healing, Cash faces her own challenges and focuses on the light that comes from positivity instead of blaming others for past mistakes.
Don Miggs, a multi-instrumentalist who has worked with Mick Fleetwood and Tower of Power, as well as fronting the band Whole Damn Mess and touring with artists such as ZZ Top and Cheap Trick, produced the single. "Save Myself" is my version of acknowledging that, at a time, I looked to others for my happiness," says Cash.
Through bold and emotional lyrics, Cash, who once felt like a nobody and later accepted her imperfections, found her own self-worth. Cash says, “After some very deep personal battles, I had to spend time getting to know myself all over again as well as take responsibility for ways I had wronged myself but blamed others. It’s about my journey in becoming my own hero.” Cash’s powerhouse vocals are distinctive, and her ability to empower other women through lyrics is undeniable.
Becoming her own hero, the gypsy singer continues to make waves in Nashville as she begins a new self-love musical journey. Cash is no stranger to the music industry, spending over 20 years as a noteworthy vocalist, songwriter, and entertainer.
As an artist, she has earned Rising Star, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Song of the Year Nominations for her solo projects. Cash has won Best Singer-Songwriter for the Toronto Indie Music Awards in 2012/2013. In 2019, Cash released “Stevie”, her single written about her idol Stevie Nicks, with David Tolliver. “Save Myself” is set to be released on Friday, May 27th.

Season 3 Episode 3 - Animator Eric Goldberg from Disney’s ”SKETCHBOOK”

ERIC GOLDBERG - Aladdin “The Genie”
This was a live recording with Disney Studios..
ERIC GOLDBERG (Animator) is renowned for his role in creating and supervising the animation of the Genie character for “Aladdin,” for directing “Pocahontas” and the “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Carnival of the Animals” sequences for “Fantasia/2000,” along with numerous other achievements. He is the recipient of the 2011 Winsor McCay award from ASIFA-Hollywood for lifetime achievement in animation. Among his recent work, he created new animation for the Cirque du Soleil show, “Drawn to Life,” at Disney Springs in Orlando, Fla. He has also contributed animation to a variety of projection shows and special projects for Disney Parks and Experiences around the world.
Goldberg’s animation knowledge started early, creating flip books at age six and moving on to making prize-winning Super 8 films from the age of 13. After attending Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, majoring in illustration, Goldberg became a full-time assistant animator to legendary director Richard Williams on “Raggedy Ann and Andy.” He went on to direct countless TV spots for Williams in London before coming to Los Angeles to serve as director of animation on the Emmy®-winning “Ziggy’s Gift.” Returning to London, he co-founded Pizazz Pictures, a commercial studio with a world-wide clientele.
Goldberg joined Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1990 to supervise the animation of the wise-cracking Genie in “Aladdin.” He then co-directed “Pocahontas” (1995), and animated the feisty satyr Phil in “Hercules” (1997). His directing stints on “Fantasia/2000” were a labor of love and were inspired by both George Gershwin and the legendary theatrical caricaturist Al Hirschfeld, who served as artistic consultant.
Other Disney credits include “The Princess and the Frog” (for which he supervised Louis, the trumpet-playing alligator, earning him his third Annie Award for best character animation), “Winnie the Pooh” (supervising Rabbit and the “Backson Song” sequence), and “Wreck-It Ralph” (helping to flesh out the character of King Candy). He also served as head of animation for 2013’s Oscar®-nominated short, “Get a Horse!” and recently was the director, writer, and a supervising animator for the animated shorts “Disney Presents Goofy in How to Stay at Home.”
Goldberg and wife, Susan, a talented artist and art director in her own right, have two daughters, Rachel and Jenny, who both work as artists in the entertainment industry.

Season 3 Episode 2 - Actress, Director and Filmmaker Catherine White

Cat is a writer, actor, producer, filmmaker and women’s rights/race activist. She's the director and lead on the short film, "Fifty Four Days" ..
She is a gender expert and gender advisor to the United Nations.
She is proud of being both state school educated and an Oxford University alumni, where she specialized in race and women’s resistance.
When tragedy strikes, a spirited young woman turns to wild swimming in search of answers. By swimming each day at dawn and forming an unlikely friendship, she learns to accept her grief and the grief of those around her.
Starring Cat White, Celia Imrie, Josh Williams, Juliet Cowan and Delroy Brown.
Fifty Four Days is written and executive-produced by White, with BAFTA nominated Manon Ardisson, Chiara Ventura, Sam Cryer, Ellie Gibbons and Karina Michel also on board as EPs, co-produced by Ella Greenwood and directed by Phoebe Torrance, Fifty-Four Days is a Kusini Productions film in association with Intermission Film, ArdImages UK & Broken Flames Productions. It is made in partnership with Soul Cap, Dry Robe & Seabirds.
Fifty-Four Days is currently in post-production and is due for release in summer 2022.
To find out more visit KusiniProductions.com

Season 3 Episode 1 -Rock Climber Alex Honnold - Disney’s ”Explorer: The Last Tepui ”

Listen to Karina and Alex talk everything rock climbing...!
The Disney+ Earth Day special "Explorer: The Last Tepui,” from National Geographic, follows elite climber Alex Honnold (“Free Solo”) and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent climb up a 1000 foot sheer cliff. Their goal is to deliver legendary biologist and National Geographic Explorer Bruce Means to the top of a massive “island in the sky” known as a tepui. The team must first trek miles of treacherous jungle terrain to help Dr. Means complete his life’s work, searching the cliff wall for undiscovered animal species. The one-hour special is the newest installment of National Geographic’s long-running "Explorer” series. This Earth Day, learn why the tepuis – much like the Galapagos – are a treasure trove of biodiversity worth protecting.
The one-hour special streams on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd.

Episode 25 - Beverly Hills Therapist, Kevin Wehe

Fascinating episode with Karina and Licensed therapist, Kevin Wehe!
More info about Kevin here:
In my practice I help my clients strive towards the lives they want to live by helping them look within themselves and their past, while also helping them explore new horizons in the present.
Looking Within
Looking within helps people shed light on and heal any emotional hurts from the past. When a person heals their emotional past, they are able to let go of limiting and harmful behaviors and relationships.
Looking within also helps people find hidden strengths that they have, but that may have been dismissed or belittled because of hurts from the past. As people heal emotionally, they are better able to fully embrace and use all of their strengths to strive towards the life they want.
Kevin Wehe M.A., B.S, LMFT #95059
KevinWehetherapy.com
1-323-688-0160
kevinwehetherapy@gmail.com
Beverly Hills: 9454 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse Level Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tarzana: 18344 Clark St. Mind Body Rejuvenation Center Tarzana, CA 91356

Episode 24 - Voiceover Actor, Wally Wingert joins us!

Listen to Wally and Karina talk everything "Hollywood" in this episode!
Wally Wingert is an American voice actor, collector and comedic actor from South Dakota. He is most well-known for voicing the Riddler in several Batman video games and cartoons, dozens of characters in Family Guy, Ant-Man from Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Almighty Tallest Red and Mortos der Soulstealer in Invader Zim, Renji Abarai in Bleach, Green Eyed Skeleton Man in Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed and Jon Arbuckle in Garfield.

Episode 23- Singer/Songwriter Raleigh Keegan

It’s an unlikely start to a not-so-typical tale of country stardom: singer/songwriter Raleigh Keegan was born in a jail to a brave, selfless single mother and placed for adoption. “It ended up being the best case scenario – my parents are wonderful. I had an awesome childhood.” Raised outside of Cincinnati with a large extended family (11 aunts and uncles and nearly 50 cousins on just one side), Raleigh was the only member with any sort of musical inclination. “My birth father played guitar – that’s about all I know of where my talents come from.”
Karina and Raleigh break it all down and more in this episode! ! Even though Karina was recovering from losing her voice and traveling for 24 hours the previous day she says this episode is one of her faves.. "Raleigh's answers are honest and humble- A true star in the making!"
Read more in "Meet Nashville's Rising Stars" BOOK - https://www.tallulahfilms.com/nashville-rising-stars-book

Episode 22 - World-Renowned Tenor, Jonathan Antoine

“There’s only one way to express what music gives me. It gives me purpose, it gives me point. When I sing, I can just be me”
-Jonathan Antoine, 26 year old tenor from the UK.
When Jonathan sings, it’s immediately apparent you are hearing one of the best voices in the world. The quality, feeling and authenticity that he puts into his performances reaches out and draws you into the music. Depending on the theme of the current serenade, he has you feeling the thrill of new love, brokenhearted, grieving, hopeful and more.
From Puccini to Leonard Cohen, Jonathan sings a diverse
repertoire, bringing many musical tastes together and audiences appreciate all.
Most initially learned of Jonathan Antoine from the 2012 Britain’s Got Talent series where he sang in a duo called Jonathan and Charlotte. The emotional and inspiring audition, consecutive semi-final and final performances had the UK viewers going wild. With the media frenzy that followed the audition airing, it was the beginning of a whirlwind of television appearances and a documentary, performances all over Europe as well as creating the first album, Together, all at the age of 17. A second album, Perhaps Love followed, containing solos from each artist, hinting that separate careers were approaching. The duo did part, each with their own contract to pursue individual aspirations and Jonathan’s debut solo album, Tenore, was released in October 2014.
The much anticipated album showcased Jonathan’s growth and hard work training his voice. It contains classics such as La Donna e Mobile, Panis Angelicus, and a must-sing tribute to Mario Lanza with Be My Love to name but a few. Just before release date, Jonathan was invited to perform in the finale concert of the month-long iTunes festival held at the Roundhouse in London, as Placido Domingo’s guest. At the ripe age of 19, he had his first number one charting classical album.
2014 also found Jonathan performing for the first time in the USA. David Foster whisked him away to perform at the 20th anniversary Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night- an incredible experience for such a worthy cause. At another performance in Florida, a highlight was singing the Beatles' Hey Jude with Sting, Ne-Yo, Adam Levine and Tessanne Chin.
https://www.jonathanantoinemusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zybog6uIa1M

Episode 21 - American Idol Contestant - Singer Baylee Littrell

To all of you 90's fans out there -- this last name "Littrell" will sound very familiar!! Baylee, the very talented son of Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys) is making waves in the country music world. Karina spoke with him about his early experiences traveling on the road and introducing the BSB and New Kids on the Block.. Turns out they both shared an early love for Donnie Wahlberg (who doesn't?)and living in the south. Baylee shares the best advice he received from his parents, things he's learned and all while making Karina laugh (a lot).. he's quite the charmer.
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Baylee's latest single, "Some Guys” is available now wherever digital music is streamed. He's currently in the studio recording new original music for an upcoming album to be released later this year
His debut album, 770-Country was released in 2019, earning rave reviews from Billboard, CMT, Daily Journal, and Hits Daily Double-- and featured collaborations with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, and Steven Lee Olsen.
Recently fans saw Baylee perform live across the country on tour with the Backstreet Boys and Chris Lane as well. Upcoming tour dates to be announced.
His new video drops today on "Taste of Country" and "The Boot". Check it out!
IG @BayleeLittrell
#americanidol #americanidolseason23