A Word Before We Leave

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett interviews the delightful Will Mahler. Will recently moved to Los Angeles from Missouri, after graduating from Missouri State. On this episode, Brett and Will explore Will's past, his adjustment to ADHD within his childhood, growing up in rural Missouri, exploring his interest and passions overtime, and how this evolved into a love for Improv Theater and Creative Writing. Will talks about his experience in high school being the comedic actor and runner, while trying to figure out what exactly his purpose was. Will and Brett also get to share a good laugh about the chaos that is the city of Los Angeles, and the difference in how time is measured in the big city life compared to the midwestern stillness. They discuss working survival jobs while pursuing creative careers, they share and swap stories on how they met at UCB Theater Improv classes, and dive deep into advice Will would give to his younger self as well as advice he might ask from his future self. This episode is full of all kinds of good wholesome moments and even features segments such as Word of the Day, Word-Play!, and Word Story.All of us here at A Word Before We Leave thank you for joining us on this episode, and also thank you for reading this description.Would you care to share a word before we leave?-Brett GaffneySupport the Podcast:⁠patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave⁠Follow us on TikTok and Instragram:@awordbeforeweleaveFollow Will on Instagram:@hogarthughes4Find us on Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave⁠If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to share with someone you love, and leave us a rating. It helps a bunch. Give us a follow on the page for future episode updates!

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with D'Andre Clayton. D'Andre is a Yoga teacher, personal fitness instructor, and mental guru who graciously invited us into the Yoga studio he works at for a one of a kind interview. From topics exploring D'Andres fitness and nutrition journey, to discussing topics on meditation, anxiety, and the big questions of where rest can exist in all of our lives, D'Andre and Brett dive deep into exploring the "why's" of what motivates each and every one of us to live a clean life. The habits we form and explore on a daily basis, and the routines we build from the habits shape how we think, and in turn, define how we live in our lives. D'Andre's perspective offers us a closer look at where healthy living can not only be implemented, but also flourish.We here at A Word Before We Leave thank you for taking the time out of your day to join us on this interview and episode. More to come, and as always, welcome back.Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave?-Brett GaffneySupport the Podcast:⁠patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave⁠Follow us on TikTok and Instragram:@awordbeforeweleaveFollow D'Andre on Instagram:@dandreclaytonFind us on Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave⁠If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to share with someone you love, and leave us a rating. It helps a bunch. Give us a follow on the page for future episode updates!

A Word Before We Leave Presents: Episode 2 of Words I wish I Knew. On this episode of the podcast, Brett takes a deep dive into the topic and definition of Resolutions. Specifically New Years resolutions. Sources will be provided down below for the research and inspiration that went into this episode. This episode could not be possible without the support from you all! Please Like, Comment, and subscribe. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram! ‪@AWordBeforeWeLeave‬ For more of Brett's work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com SOURCES: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/new-years https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resolution https://parade.com/969195/megangrant/new-years-resolutions-ideas/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/when-did-new-years-resolutions-start CGP GREYS VIDEO: "Your Theme" by CGP GREY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE

On this episode, Brett gets a chance to speak with Isabella Andreoni! Isabella, born in Guatemala and fostered for 6 months before being adopted by her parents, has experienced the world in such a special way. From traveling across 23 separate countries, rediscovering the roots of her origins in Guatemala, falling in love with her tour guide turned long distance boyfriend, and looking to the future and exploring what it could look like within her own words, this episode attempts to explore it all. This episode features segments such as Word of the Day, Word Play, and Word Definition. We also are given an opportunity to help support Isabellas fundraiser in supporting and funding a Christmas celebration for a Mayan Village in Guatemala. You can access the link to the fundraiser here! https://forthe502.carrd.co/ click the link above for direct access to the fundraiser. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave Find us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave/videos Find us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/a-word-before-we-leave/id1622881376 Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram!  @AWordBeforeWeLeave  For more of Brett's work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com Follow Isabella on Instagram @i.andreoni Follow Brett on Instagram and Tik Tok @brett.gaffney Like, Comment, Subscribe, and let us know what you thought. Help us get more episodes out to new people, to show the world how much all of our words truly matter. Would you care to share a word before we leave?

On this episode, Brett interviews the lovely, Amy Gallagher. Amy opens up about her journey through life, experiencing the loss of her father at the age of eight. Amy is a woman who has experienced a tremendous loss, but despite the challenges and pain this has brought, she has found a way to approach life with such empathy and love for the world around her. We talk about her childhood in Florida, being raised in a diverse community. Amy also opens up about her college experience and what led her to Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!), how the COVID 19 pandemic had secret blessings in store for her despite the struggle of living around immunocompromised friends and family. She talks about transitioning across the country, moving from Florida, to IU, to Los Angeles California, and how she has gotten her foot in the door within the media and entertainment industry. As the title says, Amy's journey to where she is now, has not been a life unscarred, but for Amy, it has been a good one. Amy's word before she leaves is worth sticking around for, I just know its a good one, and the advice she has to offer to the younger version of herself is a moment on the show I will never forget. Thank you for joining us today, and thank you for reading this description. You all mean the world to me. I hope you all know just how important and powerful the words you speak into existence truly are. We are changing the world one word at a time, and we are growing together as a community, to keep hearing these important stories from every day life. Amy is no different from anyone, and her story, hopefully, can inspire you to strive to be a better self. Much love, Brett Gaffney. Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave? Amy's Instagram is @amygallagher0 Amy's tik-tok is @imfromflorida456789 follow us on instagram and tik-tok ‪@AWordBeforeWeLeave‬ for more of Brett's work www.brettgaffneyforever.com Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/5QfYH9p... Follow us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast... And if you haven't already, please leave a like, comment, and subscribe to our Youtube channel. Every bit helps, as we grow this show to reach more people, and in turn, inspire more people to experience the joys of words. Take care, and don't be afraid to ask for help. We are rooting for you. Keep going!

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett interviews up and coming film maker, Jack Schudy. Jack has independently budgeted, wrote, and directed his feature film debut, QLC, and talks with Brett about what led to the process and inspirations of creating his first feature film. Through this interview, we explore topics of midwestern upbringing, what its like to move across the country, the reset of LA post pandemic, how to pursue your dreams while also paying bills, and how to trust and enjoy the process of life as it unfolds before us. This Episode also feature segments such as Word of the Day, Word Play, and Words of Affirmation. A Word Before We Leave could not be possible without you, the fans, and your constant support. We thank you for joining us today. Our season three logo is designed by Courtney Shaw. Our Theme song is arranged and performed by Parker Abrhams. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON HERE- www.patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave SPOTIFY LINK- https://open.spotify.com/show/5QfYH9p... APPLE PODCASTS LINK- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... AMAZON MUSIC LINK- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f0... For more of Brett's work, you can go to: www.brettgaffneyforever.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK: @awordbeforeweleave Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave? Leave a like, comment for more episodes, and subscribe to the channel. Your support is more valuable to us, that work on this podcast, than you know. Thank you for sharing this time with us.

A Word Before We Leave presents, "Words I Wish I Knew...", the first solo segmented episode. This episode is designed to take an isolated topic, define it, and explore the human experience that we undergo around this topic. The topic for this episode is as stated within the title, exploring many facets of a breakup, from the origins of the word, the original love-letter, the five stages of grief, self discovery, how to overcome the season of the breakup, and how to forgive, learn, and prepare for the next relationship you might find yourself in down the line. This episode could not be possible without the help from Mitchell Guynan. Mitchell not only operated the camera and underwent the entirety of the hike with bags of camera gear, but was also gracious enough to do all of the coloring of the footage within the final edit. I cannot thank you enough, Mitchell! Episode shot by Mitchell Guynan Our season three logo is designed by Courtney Shaw Our Theme song is arranged and performed by Parker Abrhams SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON HERE- patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave APPLE PODCASTS LINK- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-before-we-leave/id1622881376 AMAZON MUSIC LINK- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f0d1d34-37a9-483f-b97e-af05a4a7bc43/a-word-before-we-leave For more of Brett's work, you can go to: www.brettgaffneyforever.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK: @awordbeforeweleave Sources are linked as provided here for the research that went into the writing and creation of this episode. The Painful Truth About Breakups: https://jedfoundation.org/resource/the-painful-truth-about-breakups/ Stuff You Should Know- The Science of Breakups: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EKVZ0QfGTH9GM9hSRY0by?si=508a737e60714f53 Archaeologists Discover World’s Oldest Break-Up Letter at Neo-Babylonian Site: https://hyperallergic.com/492730/archaeologists-discover-worlds-oldest-break-up-letter-at-neo-babylonian-site/ The Stages of Grief and What to Expect: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief U.S. Divorce Rates Down, Marriage Rates Stagnant From 2012-2022: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/10/marriage-and-divorce.html How Many Relationships Fail? 23 Eye-Opening Statistics: https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/how-many-relationships-fail/#:~:text=85%25%20of%20people%20will%20experience,parents%20for%20the%20first%20time. Definition of Breakup: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakup#:~:text=%3A%20to%20end%20a%20romance,lose%20morale%2C%20composure%2C%20or%20resolution Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave? Leave a rating, and follow for more episodes. Your support is more valuable to us, that work on this podcast, than you know. Thank you for sharing this time with us.

On This Episode, Brett talks with Los Angeles based actor, director, and creative soul, Charlie Towle. Charlie, Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, talks about the transition from Texas to college, coming into his own shoes, the woes about living in LA, and how to really lean into who you are as a person. From directing shows, working to pursue passion over fear, overcoming the obstacle of failure, exploring his own self image, and revisiting the past, this episode truly is for everyone. Change come from within- and for the world to change, we must look at the individual, and inspire them to listen more. For more of Brett's work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com Check out our Youtube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave Follow Us on Instagram and Tik-tok @Awordbeforeweleave Charlie's Instagram @charlie_towle3 Brett's Instagram and Tik-tok @brett.gaffney

On this episode, Brett talks with the great, Louis Llewellyn. Louis is an actor, director, practitioner of mindfulness, son, creative, individual who currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Hailing from Portland Oregon, Louis dives into the creatively inspired world, while pursuing his passions, and discusses this in depth with Brett on this episode. This episode features Louis and his journey growing up, exploring philosophical questions and thoughts that led him to find purpose in meaning within his own life, and he hopes that this episode could have a positive impact on you too! This episode also has segments such as Word of the Day, Word-Play!, and Word Story just to name a few. We here at a Word Before We Leave are honored to share this time with you, and hope that you too, can be apart of these conversations. You Matter! For more of Brett's Work, you can go to- https://www.brettgaffneyforever.com/ Brett's Instagram and TikTok- @brett.gaffney Louis' Instagram- @louie_llewellyn Louis' Directorial Work- “Heartstopper” by Kent Osborne    • Kent Osborne - HEARTSTOPPER (Official...   His most recent music video, “For The Better” by Tomahawk Baby:    • Tomahawk Baby - "For The Better" (Off...   Follow Us on Instagram and Tik-Tok!- @AWordBeforeWeLeave Thanks for reading the description. <3

On this Episode, Brett talks with Wisconsin-ite, Jack Vento, and his journey in to the world of film making. Jack is currently working on and off for the reality TV series, "The Bachelor" on ABC, as a production assistant. On this Episode of "A Word Before We Leave", Jack helps us understand elements of his past, how his passions led to working within the film industry, how his love for art and wanting to be an artist paved the way to the present day, what it is like working within reality tv, and the trials that come with inconsistent Gig work. This Happens to be our very first video recorded episode of the podcast, and we couldn't be more excited to have future episodes ready for you. If you enjoyed the episode, share it with a friend or loved one, give it a like, and subscribe to our Youtube Channel for future podcast episodes. YOUTUBE EPISODE LINK- https://youtu.be/AUy75BoNT2o To listen to this episode on your favorite podcasting platform, you can find us at these links down below: SPOTIFY LINK- https://open.spotify.com/show/5QfYH9pmkYr515b9aN4KDV?si=c5cdd96942df4035 ITUNES LINK- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-before-we-leave/id1622881376 AMAZON MUSIC- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f0d1d34-37a9-483f-b97e-af05a4a7bc43/a-word-before-we-leave PODCHASER- https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/a-word-before-we-leave-5493940? For more of Brett's Work, please visit www.brettgaffneyforever.com Follow us on Tik-tok and Instagram!  @AWordBeforeWeLeave  Follow Brett on Instagram @brett.gaffney Follow Jack on Instagram @jvento16

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with the one and only, Israel Isaac. Israel is most famously known for his appearances on the hit reality television show "Vanderpump Rules" and youtube sketches on Jubilee and other channels. Israel grew up in a pentecostal church and talks about how he grew up in a small southern town, moved to San Diego, struggled with his sexuality and faith, and ultimately made the choice to move to Los Angeles, California, to become to truest version of himself. Trust the process and enjoy this episode as Israel helps us all come to understand that its not about the destination, but it is about the journey. We here at "A Word Before We Leave" appreciate every moment you spend with us and hope that you continue to stick around for more episodes. Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @Awordbeforeweleave Find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave/videos For more of Bretts work visit www.brettgaffneyforever.com #brettgaffneyforever Follow Israel on Instagram @israelisaac__ Follow Brett on Instagram @brett.gaffney

On this episode, Brett talks with Dancer, Actor, and Finance Worker, Sean Paul Payton. Sean Paul hails from Ohio, and on this episode of A Word Before We Leave, the two of them discuss how Sean acquired the amount of debt that he did, what his mentality was towards paying off that debt, plus some bonus insights into how you too can start your journey towards a debt free life. This episode has some hard hitting topics, but we here at A Word Before We Leave know that this conversation is essential to financial literacy, and understanding that the large number is not impossible to tackle. Thank you for joining us, and If you found this episode impactful or enjoyable to listen too, feel free to give us a rating and share it with someone you love or someone who might benefit from this episode. New podcast episodes come out every third Monday, so stay on the look out for our next episode Three weeks from now! For more of Brett's work, you can go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com Follow us on Instagram or tiktok @awordbeforeweleave Sean Paul Paytons Instagram @seanpaulpayton

On this episode, Brett talks with the one and only Nick Lombardo! Nick is a Photographer and Video Editor based in Kanas City, and is also a brother from another mother to Brett. Join us as Nick and Brett recollect on the past few years of being apart, What Nicks journey looks like today, how Nick is adventuring forth on the journey to make $10,000 a month in freelance video work, and also what it means to grow up in a separated household. We here at A Word Before We Leave are so glad you came to spend this time with us, and hope that these conversations matter as much to you as they do to us! For more of Bretts work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com follow us on Instagram, Youtube, and Tiktok @Awordbeforeweleave For Nicks work, follow him on Instagram @nick.bardo We have another podcast! Check Out Sunday Morning Coffee for new comedic episodes, every month on Sundays!

On this Episode, Brett talks to Abigail Porter, aka @z00m.ie on Instagram and Tik tok about her pathway to becoming a social media content creator, and the realities of virality per post. We dive into topics of the start of her journey, how you can become viral yourself, the algorithms between apps, and many more! If this is your first episode or your 20th, we would love to hear what you think of the show! Feel free to give us a rating and share it with your friends. We here at A Word Before We Leave value the time you spent with us today! For more of Brett's work, you can visit www.brettgaffneyforever.com Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok at @Awordbeforeweleave Check out Abigails Work @z00mie on Tiktok @z00m.ie on instagram Check out Abigails Free Birth Control Series on Tik Tok!

On this episode, Brett talks with Cj Colon, aka @1ofurfriends on instagram. Cj is from Florida, currently coast to coast producing tracks for some of the biggest upcoming names in the hip hop and rnb world. CJ has produced tracks and projects for some artists like Dope Boy, Croosh, KingTrey, Dave East, and Kota the Friend to name a few. Cj tells us about growing up with family in Florida, who worked for the state as public servants, police work, and politics. We discuss the power of Manifestation, words, the process and powers of life, and the truth behind the phrase "Everything Happens for A Reason." Stick around for segments like Word of the Day, Word Play, and Word Definition, and wait till the end to hear Cj's Word Before He Leaves. We here at A Word Before We Leave are honored and grateful to spend this time with you. Thank you for listening. for more of bretts work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com follow us on instagram at @Awordbeforeweleave find CJ's Instagram at @1ofurfriends feel free to support the podcast, link in bio for spotify listeners.

On this episode, Brett talks with Tural Erel. Tural shares with us the story about his recent visit to Japan, and how that trip has altered the course of his life. From experiencing a new culture, exploring his home life from afar, getting in touch with his heart, and finding a new way of looking at life, Tural has much to say through his story. We think that everyone will benefit from experiencing this episode and we love support for the show! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone you love. We all here, at A Word Before We Leave believe that everyone has a story that matters, no matter the person. Lets take a deep dive into life, and find better ways to live it. For more of Bretts work www.brettgaffneyforever.com follow us on Instagram @awordbeforeweleave follow Tural on Instagram @all_na.tural Thank you for taking some time to join us. "Would You Care to Share a Word Before We Leave?"

On this Episode, Brett talks with Singer/ Songwriter, IDALIS. Idalis is from New York City, Brooklyn, and moved to Los Angeles, California, to further her career as a singer in the hip hop and pop world of music. Idalis talks a lot about the importance of woman in her life, family, growing up in New York, the process it takes to get into a performing arts school as a kid, what she is doing now in LA, the struggles of trying to succeed, and her future plans. Her Word Before she leaves is worth the listen and we all here at the show hope that you gain something profound from this, as we all did. We here at A Word Before We Leave believe that everybody has their own original voice, that is uniquely their own, and we want to explore what it is like to live a day in their shoes. We also want to release a statement that "A Word Before We Leave" is entirely produced independent of any Artificial Intelligence or digital replication, and that the words that you hear are human and not recreated out of context in usage against any person, place, or thing. Listen to Idalis' music on Spotify and Itunes under the name IDALIS, and her new single, Malibu Barbie. For more of A Word Before We Leave, find us on Instagram or Tik Tok at @awordbeforeweleave Follow Idalis on Instagram @Idalisaraya For more of Brett's work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com

In this episode, we talk with the wonderful Nona Pittman! Nona is a social worker here in Los Angeles that is passionate about justice, her faith in god, book reading, and so much more! Join us in this conversation as we take a look from the past to the future and all else in between as we understand who Nona is, and come up with ways to better understand each other. We here at A Word Before We Leave are grateful for you and the time you spend with us. For more of Bretts work visit www.brettgaffneyforever.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @awordbeforeweleave Nona's Instagram @Nonapittman

On this episode, Brett talks with his friend of 18 years, Ethan Pate. This episode goes into topics of pop culture, looking for jobs, a lifetime of friendship, and so much more! Stick around for Ethan's word before we leave, and welcome back :) We here at A Word Before We Leave value you and wish you all the best during your listen. This Episode features segments: Word Story!, Word of the Day, and Word Play. For more of Bretts work you can go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com Ethans Instagram @pateethan

On this episode, Brett talks with the sincere and newly first time feature film maker Gavin Lake, on what it takes to make your first feature film, and how to set yourself up for success down the road to establish the path of your career. Through confidence, friendly competition, believing and showing up for yourself, and talking about the journey it took to make the movie "I Refuse to Die in Omaha, Nebraska", Gavin shares all with Brett. This Episode features Word of the Day, Word Story, and Word Play segments. We here at A Word Before We Leave thank you for listening and wish you the best days to come. For more of Bretts work you can go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com For more of Gavin Lakes work you can go to @Gavinlakefilms on Instagram. #brettgaffneyforever #IREFUSETODIEINOMAHANEBRASKA