People Presents Hosted by Karyn Hobson

Lon is an amazing guy who lives his life by taking the"next step" that is before him. He has no fear of failure or no concept that a task is too big for him. He CANNON BALLS into life! From owning his own pool company in his early 20's, building a vacation home specially designed for Prader-Willi Syndrome Families, to building a multi-purpose church building with a variety of therapy and wellness services. Lon is kind and compassionate guy who loves to laugh. He is a VERY patient teacher too as he's retaught me each season HOW to care for a pool! You'll enjoy his upbeat personality and this inspiring conversation. I wanted to share some resources with you from our conversation: You can rent Lon's PWS SAFE home on Fripp Island. Check out the property HERE. You can also rent Lon's one bedroom condo on Myrtle Beach. Check out the property HERE. If you are interested to learn more about Prader-Willi Symdrome check out PWSUSA.org and FPWR.org Please feel free to share this conversation with a friend. I'd love to know what you learned from this conversation. You can connect with me at karyn.hobson on Instagram. You can email me at peoplepresents@gmail.com. You can also catch up on all my previous conversations with guests on my linktr.ee. While there you can sign up for my mailing list too, this will help you keep up to date on new episode releases. Remember Every Person is a PRESENT!

Tom Sankey has be volunteering as the director of the Howard County Summer Theatre since 1984! He is a talented pianist and director. Listen to hear how he got to become the director of this community theatre group. He had a unique vision to include actors of ALL AGES in this group. He has successfully made that vision a reality. His current show has a cast ranging in age from 8-83, quite a spread of ages! Tom shares with me a bit of the behind the scenes of how a director selects a show, all the various people required to produce a show, a few of the life lessons theatre has brought to his life. After listening to this conversation, I'm sure you'd want to come and see the show so here is a link to buy tickets: BUY TICKETS HERE FOR A HELLO DOLLY PERFORMANCE Here is a link to some rehearsals video footage on Instagram! This show has an extra special place in my heart because it has allowed me the opportunity to perform on stage with my KIDS!!! I hope you'll come out and see a show! If you'd like to learn more about Howard County Summer Theatre, check out their website HERE! Finally, one last note, this is a special episode because it is #20!!! Multiples of 5 and 10 always feel important somehow! If you like this show, please share it with a friend! Leave a review and rate it wherever you listen! Thank for being a part of my hobby journey!

30 minutes with a pencil in hand and a creative mind turned loose is so good for my soul! Dean Rapoport and I met virtually during Covid when she launched a program entitled Sketchbook Club as part of her job at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Dena is a fantastic arts educator. She is thoughtful, observant, calming, inspiring, curious and well researched. She makes me FEEL like an artist. Dena makes me feel brave enough to try to make art. I don't consider myself an artist, but her classes have allowed me to tap into the creative spirit within myself. As we all know sketches and life don't always go as planned. This has helped me become more resilient and become a risk taker and a problem solver when the sketch doesn't go the way I indeed it to go. I think this skill of becoming more resilient is SO important for ALL humans! Art is fun in its own right, but making art is so much more that just fun, it is a playground were we can learn about set backs and how to overcome them. I hope you'll join Dena and me for an upcoming Sketchbook Club. You can register HERE! As we consider art today, I was struck with the analogy that people are like works of art: paintings or sculptures. Sometime you glance at an artwork and you immediately connect with it. Other times you have to sit with a piece of art for awhile before you can truly appreciate it. People can be that way too. Challenge yourself to try to find something of beauty in all works of art, whether in canvas, stone or human form! Remember EVERY PERSON IS A PRESENT!

Do you know where Belarus is? What continent is it on? Today, Tanya and I talk about her native country of Belarus. We talk about the journey to become a music teacher, what she loves most about music and her hope of returning to Belarus to visit her family this summer. I loved hearing the stories about growing up in another country! It's so exotic to me! I live in the same county where I was raised. Hearing a person's perspective from another country always broadens my view of the world and helps me to explore the nuances of the complexed events that are taking place in the world today. Seeing people as individuals and not just citizens of geopolitical country is insightful. Just because you live in a country doesn't mean that you support the actions or inactions of the government. People are people living in various places around the world trying to make a life for themselves. I hope you enjoy this conversation AND the wonderful musical performances. YES, more than one instrument will be featured on today's episode. If you you'd like to connect with Tanya you can do so over on Instagram her tag is : @tatsiana131313 You can also see her over on Facebook She is taking in private students in case you'd like to study music You can see a few videos and pictures of our interview @karyn.hobson Remember every Person is a Present! Including YOU!

Irene Khaksari is a ball of energy and a delightful person to be with! She and I got to chat about resiliency, developing compassion, parenting, hobbies and mismatched socks in this episode. She and I talked about the loss of her father from a work accident at a young age and how that shaped her into the person and counselor that she is today. We are all going to face hard things in our lives but that is not an excuse to stop living. Irene's mom taught her and her sisters how to grieve yet continue living their lives as well. Her mom allowed space for grief but didn't allow the loss of their beloved father to turn them into victims of their circumstances. This resiliency has served Irene well in her life and it continues to shape the way she helps her students deal with hard things in their own lives. Irene has an amazing ability to make every person feel special and important. She has an abundance of love and she generously shares it with her immediate family, her large extended Greek family, her students and colleagues. I always feel seen and celebrated whenever I'm with Irene. Who makes you feel that way? Check out a picture of Irene and me over on Instagram. Here is an article about Irene you might enjoy seeing some more pictures of her in her school! Please leave me a rating or review of this conversation. I'd love to know what you thought of it. Remember, EVERY PERSON IS A PRESENT!

Do you know the difference between a fire engine & a fire truck? Do you know the types of technology fire fighters use one the way to a call & during a call? Do you know the most helpful thing you can do for your local fire fighters? Lt. Mike Ricker, shares all these answers and more with me today! Mike is a legacy fire fighter, meaning he is a second generation fire fighter. His father-in-law was a volunteer fire fighter too. It really runs in his family! He shares his journey to becoming a fire fighter and his love of the brother and sisterhood of fire fighters. I'd love to know what you thought of this conversation. You can let me know over on my instagram page You can email me at ⁠peoplepresents@gmail.com⁠ You can also sign-up to be on my ⁠email list⁠ so you'll never miss conversation!  If you liked what you heard, please leave a rating or review for me or share this podcast episode with a friend! Remember EVERY person is a present.

Do you have friends in different seasons of life than you find yourself?  I love having friends who find themselves in different seasons of life! It enriches my life. It helps me reflect on my own journey, it helps me get out of my own head and allows me to share with others what I have learned along the way. Everett and Abby have shared their dating, newly wed, parenting, foster parenting stages of life and their hearts with me. I am so glad I've gotten a chance to chat with them about their journey so far. I hope you laugh, feel encouraged and challenged to think deeply in this conversation. Resources we chatted about: The song Everett mentioned of his understanding the female mind Mood Ring by Reliant K The book Abby and Everett referred to: 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged by H. Norman Wright Please connect with me over on Instagram karyn.hobson You can email me at peoplepresents@gmail.com You can also sign-up to be on my email list so you'll never miss conversation!  If you liked what you heard, please leave a rating or review for me or share this podcast episode with a friend! Remember EVERY person is a present! 

I wasn't sure that Dr. Nancy Hammond would take this interview. I literally called her and asked her. Who calls anyone these days? Who answers the phone if they don't recognize the number? I'm so thankful that her husband DID answer the phone and we were able to reconnect. In this episode Dr. Hammond tells her SURPRISING path to medicine. She wasn't daunted by  her stage of life, her age, other expectations on her. She thought about wanting to practice medicine and realized this was the right path for her and went for it WHILE raising her own family!  I was inspired by hearing her story.  No,  matter the season of life you are in now, if you want something go for it! Make a change. Do the hard work to get to where you want to be! I also wanted to share with you that Dr. Hammond and I discuss miscarriage and still births. I wanted to say that from the start in case this is a sensitive topic for you. If you'd like talk more find me on Instagram @karyn.hobson You can also reach me at peoplepresents@gmail.com Remember, EVERY Person is a Present!!

Do you need some hope? Do like a love story? Do stories of overcoming challenges inspire you? Do you like surprising stories?  Well, have I got an episode for you!!! Unexpected death of a loved one, Career Changes, Elopement, Accident, Faith, Surprise Pregnancy Kris Althouse and I are friends from an earlier season of life. We recently reconnected and it was WONDERFUL! I want to encourage you to REACH out to your own "Kris Althouse", a friend who you've lost touch with! Call, text, email, reach out and check in on one another. Reconnecting was so good for both of our souls. We laughed, we cried we celebrated the past and looked forward to the future.  I hope this episode leaves you feeling stronger, more resilient, hopeful that there will be more to come in your own story! Please connect with me over on Instagram @karyn.hobson Also you can sign up for my mailing list here and see all the past episodes too. Last thing, please share this show with a friend, leave a rating or review to share the HOPE with those in your life! Remember, Every Person is a Present!

Dr. Jay Mittal always knew he wanted to be a surgeon. He wanted to help people from a young age. Jay shares 3 recommendations with us for healthy living you'll want to be sure to listen for.  In addition to talking about his medical practice, we talk about his outlook on life and being a part of a team. Jay shares his sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the teams of people he works alongside as well as the other various teams that allow him to do his job well. We are like minded in our belief that ALL people matter and are presents to us! Jay is funny! I always find myself laughing and feeling more hopefully about humanity after talking with Jay. I hope the episode brightens your day too! linktr.ee/karynhobson Sign-up for my Mailing List HERE

Fun Jenn Gold Star Jenn Sign Making Jenn Lifelong Learning Jenn These are just a few nicknames Jenn has earned over the years! Her joy, laughter, hardworking and fun nature are CONTAGIOUS!  I've had the pleasure of volunteering at First Fruits Farm in Freeland, Maryland many times with my kids! If you're in the area I HIGHLY RECOMMEND volunteering at the farm. In addition to helping to provide fresh produce to food insecure people, you'll be enjoying the great outdoors and learning about the farm to table process. firstfruitsfarm.org I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jenn. Find me on Instagram @karyn.hobson Find the farm on Instagram @first_fruits_farm Sing-up for my email list linktr.ee/karyn.hobson

Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself?  Do you want to live a life full of purpose, solve some of the world's greatest problems and leave a legacy beyond your own lifetime? Then spend time with others who are asking themselves that very same question! Carrie Rich is the founder and CEO of The Global Good Fund, a nonprofit organization committed to accelerating positive social change by equipping leaders by investing in them through one on one mentorship fellow program.  Becoming a CEO of a nonprofit was a very organic path for Carrie. She wasn't trying to create a non-profit but the opportunity came to her and she TOOK IT! You can check out their program and contribute to the greater good here at: THE GLOBAL GOOD FUND! Carrie and I both believe that PEOPLE are worth investing in. Every person matters and when we take the time, energy and resources to invest in one another amazing things happen! Mentorship matters, not only to the mentor and the mentee, but also to countless others who will be positively impacted by those relationships. Through Carrie's own mentor relationship with Knox Singleton, they co-authored a BOOK!  Carrie shares her journey from intern to CEO with laughter and honesty. It has been a great deal of hard work, however the Global Good Fund is celebrating in 2023 after 10 years of investing in people to provide solutions to the problems of the world. "Do the best possible job at whatever task is before you." -Carrie Rich

Marcia Dorsey, had this SHOCK of a lifetime at the age of 43, yet it's turned out to be one the greatest things to ever happen to her in her life! After having three kids she and her husband decide they were done! He had a procedure to ensure they were done! Then 15 YEARS later a surprise baby! Marcia shares the shocking tale of her fourth baby and the joy that this baby has brought into her WHOLE family! I hope you enjoy this mind blowing conversation.  Marcia epitomizes the heart behind this podcast, every person is a PRESENT, some are just surprises. :-) I hope you enjoy this conversation and imagine what would your response be in this situation! Marcia also shares some sound advice with me about parenting college aged kids and adult children and future in-laws with me as a special bonus content.  Check out some pictures of Marcia and her family on my instagram account https://www.instagram.com/karyn.hobson/

People ARE Presents!  I had never met Dr. Lisa Gordon before we sat down to chat! We had a lovely chat about her health care practice, her hobbies and her current educational pursuits.   If you are interested in working with Dr. Lisa Gordon you and check out her website. Watch some of her YouTube Videos. Call her at 667-240-2923. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Even Soccer Rivals can sit down and share a good conversation and learn more about life's lessons from one another. On this episode Jayson and I chat about his journey from soccer player, to soccer dad on the sidelines, to assistant coach, to head coach with Elkridge Youth Organization.  We also chat about Jayson's professional life. What's the difference between an automotive technician and a mechanic?  Do you need a little help figuring it out?  Jayson will enlighten you. Jayson finds himself in a "Halftime" stage of life as he is embarking on a new career. Listen to see what career path he has chosen and why! I'll give you a clue he wants to "fix people's problems".  I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please rate and review or find me on Instagram @karyn.hobson

Gretchen Eudy is a dear college friend of mine, who recently walk through the process of saying goodbye to her Dad. Gretchen, a nurse by training, shares her Dad's legacy with us.  She also gives realistic and practical advice for ALL of us think about. You will WANT TO MOVE to North Carolina after you hear the out pouring of love her family received from their small town community during her Dad's illness.  I hope you learning something or have a candid conversation with your loved ones after hearing what Gretchen shares today! Passwords people, don't forget the passwords.  Remember every Person is a PRESENT!

What is a "Car GUY"? Well, I'm glad you asked! Shamit is MY CAR GUY! He is the co-owner of Vipre Automotive, a car dealership and repair shop!  Not any old car dealership, he is a personal car buyer! You put in a personal order for a car, van, SUV, truck etc and Shamit buys it for you. He will DELIVER anywhere is the United States!  Shamit wasn't ALWAYS a car guy, he started out as an aerospace engineer turned aircraft maintenance officer, Air Force Pilot, think TOP GUN people!!! F-15 combat pilot. I'm really grateful that Shamit explains the purpose behind Military Boot Camp.   His life journey has be interesting. I hope you enjoy this conversation. vipreauto.com and 301-776-9863 for car purchases and car repairs, tell him Karyn sent you!

Knowledgable, Problem Solver, Reflective, Accountability, Disciplined, Cheerleader .... these are just a FEW of the words that I'd use to describe today's People Presents Guest, Alison Lutz! Today we are talking about her healing journey. Alison and I are both use food as a foundational building block to keep our various auto-immune diseases in check. This episode might be just the kick in the pants you need to get your health moving in a better direction. It's hard work, but it's rewarding and life giving work!  Enjoy this conversation and let me know what you think over on Instagram@karyn.hobson.  You can also leave a rating and review on the show as well. I'd love to hear your feedback. It would be a present to me to hear from you. Take a second and click FOLLOW so you don't miss an episode release.

Chester Whisonant was an influential part of my high school and college years! After my parents, he is the MOST influential person in my life. On today's episode we are sharing some funny stories of our relationship. We also discuss mentoring relationships, the practical things he provided for me as a mentor, what made our relationship work and the seasons of our relationship! We also discuss the origins of this very podcast. Chester amazing ability to view ALL people as presents. Chester has a unique upbringing that has shaped his view on all people.  I mentioned the Book The Kindness Challenge by Shaunti Feldhahn.  Connect with my on Instagram @karyn.hobson. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Mentoring Relationships!

You are NEVER too old to learn something new! Dr. Terra Gargano and I chat about various paths to education and what we are interested in learning still! We also talk about balancing our own interests while balancing being a part of a family with a variety of needs. We hope that this conversation inspires you to learn something new maybe: whitewater rafting, pottery, or traveling. What are you dreaming about trying? Connect with me on Instagram @karyn.hobson