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My wife and I have a good friend who recently was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Chei Whitmore sat down with me and discussed her battle and how she overcame this life-changing diagnosis. I am so thankful that she allowed me to photograph her while discussing this topic. Listen to this podcast and what God can do in your life.

There is nothing scarier in life than being free. That is exactly what Lauren "Lo" Strong has become... Free! In this episode, we talk about her future in filmmaking, her love for music, and how she felt living in New York. Her future is bright and could give you some insight on someone who is working towards a life goal.

I finally had the pleasure of sitting down with my sister, Cher Eusquiano, the owner of Color Ego. We talked about how she got started in the hair business. We also talked about grief and the loss of our mother, Diane Lopez, and how therapy has helped both of us heal our hearts.

It's not often that I meet someone and they have "IT!!!!" In this episode, we meet such a person, Damian Castruita. This young man has the passion and desire to get to the next level. We talk about the new habits that he is creating and also, his future goals with his career. Get ready to be inspired!

In this episode, I sit down and talk with my daughter, Keli Micah Lopez. We talk about business and how her business is growing. We also talk about mental health and eating disorders and how she overcame her struggles with the help of a therapist. A deep and funny episode that everyone can enjoy and learn from.

In this great episode, I got a chance to talk to a photographer by the name of Luis Santoyo. We talked about photography, music, and therapy. This is a great episode to listen to while you work or drive.

Snacks Harris is his name and he sat down with me today to chop it up about a lot of different topics. We discussed everything from where we were raised to how to unlock the mental blocks that hold us back in life. This is a great conversation. Enjoy!!!!!

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

"Michael" Early in the morning, on August 1st, 2019, my mom passed away from her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 70 years old. In this podcast series, I discuss what happened the night my mom transitioned and all of the values she instilled in me throughout my life. I walk you through different events in our lives and what they taught me about life. These values have made me who I am. I would not change anything about them. These are recordings that I recorded over a week-long process in early 2021. They are raw and uncut. I did no editing to the audio files other than having them mixed by an Audio Engineer. Listen to a glimpse of my life with my mother, Diane Lopez. Copyright 2021 Michael Gilbert Lopez

In this episode, Entrepreneur Quin Miller comes by and talks about a lot. We discuss everything from trying to understand Trumpers and would you fly to space? Sit back and listen and enjoy.

Sometimes people cross your path and you don’t know why. In this episode, Photographer Art Smith stops by and talks about photography and life. Our paths crossed on social media and in real life. Listen as we learn where he grew up and how photography has been something that has helped him document his life over the last 20 years.

I first met this man almost 20 years ago. We only spoke a few words. I was his daughter's basketball coach when she was in high school. Fast forward a few years and listening to him play bass at various events around Bakersfield, California and I quickly realized he is a super talented musician. In this episode, Jay Jay Hicks and I sit down and talk for the first time in a real conversation. We talk about where he grew up and when he learned to play music. We also talk about music and the various artist we enjoy. Also, we talk about his time in the National Guard and his views on Politics and Racism in America. It is a great conversation. If you want to follow more of Jay Jay’s life you can check him out on Instagram @j2bizzy or visit his web site JayJayHicks.com

It’s not often you become friends with someone who randomly reaches out to you on social media. In this case, Dave Fore and I have become great friends. Dave is an audio engineer and in this episode, we talk about the future of music, how we both do not enjoy networking, why local Bakersfield artists struggle with support, and we talk about the insurrection at the Capitol last week. Sit back and hold on as we give our thoughts to these ideas.