COLLIDING WORLDS PODCAST

Meet the Women of Season One "Always Here A Mother's Love""Always Here A Mother's Love" Season One is available on Amazon Prime, YouTube, and other streaming channels. This show would not have come about if not for the faith of the cast! Meet a few of the people that make this a great project – * Jody Litman, plays the Vandy LaFleur, the matriarch of the LaFleur family. She also plays the great actor Nora Stanhope, the nemesis of Vandy. * Delyn Meyers plays the "concerned" neighbor, Midge Roberts. She along with the late Sue Neal as Barbie Hadley brought a comedic timing to this project. * Angelique Yalda brought a wicked naivete to the love-sick Trisha Willis. * Angela Romeo is Gardner LaFleur, the world-weary daughter of Vandy. Rounding out the Season One Women are Tula Dean as Toula Bankhead - another of Bram's lovesick crew and the archenemy of Trisha. Our Barbie, played brilliantly by the late great Sue Neal. Sue was an unbelievable gift to the Always Here family. “Always Here- A Mother's Love, Season One” now on Amazon Prime, YouTube (@ALWAYSHERE-A MothersLove-br4nu), and other streaming platforms.https://youtu.be/F-IK5J-Fmg4

Melody Fowler is an artist, author and independent publisher.Her Poetic Gem Art is all about the power of books. "Reading frees the mind.Technology has its positives, but often gets clouded with negativity endless hours of scrolling does nothing to enhance one's existence. It is my mission to inspire people to discover and re-discover the joys of reading" said Melody. Melody was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. She worked for prominent Vancouver law firms, a psychiatrist, and retired after decades working for a Crown Corporation. She is a painter and a poet. She published a book of poetry, "Life Lyrics" in 2011. Her latest work, "How We Healed," is a novel she has co-written with her husband Arric Fowler. Her novel, "How We Healed" follows Drunetta Brown, an oppressed black housewife desperate to escape her drunkard husband and small-town southern life. After fleeing with her youngest children to New York City in 1957, she finds unlikely friendship with Sister Rose, a church secretary, and Miss "Raycie" Rayceen, a boisterous bar singer. These women prove to be the right friends at the right time as they help Drunetta navigate her journey of self-discovery. With a determination uncharacteristic of her time, Drunetta ultimately learns what's worth sacrificing-and, more importantly, what isn't-to secure her place in a changing world. She and also run their homebased "Fowler Vineyard" where they continue to produce amazing wines and jellies. Where to find Melody Fowler https://www.linkedin.com/in/melody-fowler-59281a15/ https://books2read.com/u/bpyaEl?redirect=off https://www.melodyfowler.com https://www.facebook.com/MelodyPoeticGem/ https://www.instagram.com/melodyfowler_poeticgems/ https://www.tiktok.com/@melody_fowler

Jack Lawrence started his career in the mental health field. After selling his practice, he decided to pursue his life-long dream of writing. He is the bestselling author of the award-winning David Throne mystery series and the thriller, I'VE BEEN WAITING. His next book, THROUGH THE ASHES will release later this summer.

Meghan Dotter is the founder and CEO of Portico PR, and the best-selling author of "The Reluctant Presenter: Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Speaking."Meghan realized that so many talented and hardest-working people were not being heard at work, at home, in life because they lacked good or much needed communication skills. She founded Portico to make meetings and presentations more productive and catalyze the careers of business executives and corporate directors. Her clients range from Fortune 500 corporations to trade associations, local and federal government agencies, and private equity firms. BUT Meghan's work, The Reluctant Presenter is relevant to any person seeking to sell their project - from lemonade to million-dollar widgets, from mesmerizing a classroom to conducting a TED talk. This is a book for anyone who feels they are lacking a voice to be heard.The "Reluctant Presenter" - learn to be heard and learn to shine. The book is available on line at outlets such as Amazon.Meghan Dotterlinkedin.com/in/meghandotterWebsite

Carolyn Carpenter - Screenwriter, Script Reader, Educator and More.Carolyn J. Carpenter has anayzed over 11,000 scripts and has lived to tell the tale! She has worked with major producers, agencies, film festivals and individual writers. Carolyn’s last project, YOU CAN’T RUN FOREVER starring JK Simmons is available in selct theaters and on platforms such as Amazon and Apple. She also has several projects in development.Carolyn is also the vision behind Hollywood Gatekeepers - a safe palce for writers of all levels to hone their skills. Her paltform also offers other course including an invaluable Script Reader Course. This course, be one a reader or writer, is essential to creating the discipline needed for all creative writers.Stiil not impressed? Carolyn is a much sought after Life Coach! When does she sleep??Find Carolyn on LinkedIn, Instagram, FB and at hollywoodgatekeeper.com

David B. Wolman is an author, a poet, a theater critic, a playwright, a Physician' Assistant, a rescuer of greyhounds, a husband, a father - and the list continues. And he has the awards as testament to his accomplishments.His latest book is "Death Be Still. " The book follows Susan, a family doctor living and working at a clinic in Maine. Susan is facing the aftermath of a messy divorce, patients questioning her medical expertise, and all the other things that life places before us. At the same time, in Philadelphia, Mason Wolff is undergoing a crisis of his own as his secret is discovered by an insurance investigator. But things turn when a mysterious stranger enters Susan's world and she can’t shake the feeling that he’s about to change her life forever.The story is one of love, murder, mystery, and suspense as it takes the reader from the snowy landscape of Maine, the seedy bars of Philadelphia, and the luxury resorts of the British Virgin Islands."Death Be Still" joins the list of David's other works including “Little Boy Lost” and “Whispers on the Nile.' David is also an avid fundraiser for breast cancer research, Wolman's creative works have raised over a million dollars, funds that have gone directly into the hands of researchers. Wolman is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International. DEATH BE STILL is available on Amazon and other outlets.For more one David's work visit davidbwolman.com

A suitcase was returned to Tim Lorsch by man he did not know. The man found the suitcase in a thrift store in England. Through the internet he located Tim in Tennessee. The suitcase had belonged to Tim's Uncle Julius. It was the suitcase Julius had taken to the Auschwitz concentration camp. The suitcase survived. Tim Lorsch's family lived through the Hitler genocide and for years after lived under the shadow of that time. Tim's family assimilated to life in the US. They started a business, raised a family and, they like many others tried to reconcile the Holocaust with their present and the future they hoped for their children. Tim grew up surrounded by a strong family and community. He became an accomplished and successful musician. Using these skills and the process of "looping" Tim was able the create a unique and powerful performance of hope. Using his family's history, his music and words, Tim created THE SUITCASE. Playing a variety of stringed instruments, including a family heirloom violin saved from the Nazis, Tim tells one family's story of assimilation in preWWII Germany, sacrifice, escape, journey, community and a second assimilation of his family in the US. The powerful truth of those who survived and those that did not, rings true today as the world faces a renewed wave of antisemitism. THE SUITCASE has a deeper meaning - one of man's fear of another that creates hatred and another's man desire to show compassion to those that hate. The Suitcase - https://thesuitcaseworld tim@thesuitcase.world

Southern Underground Gallery was founded in 2023 by local artist and business owner Tiffiny Alder. Located in the Leipers Fork section of Franklin TN, this a must stop.The art gallery, located on the second floor of a charming building, is a vibrant space dedicated to showcasing the creative endeavors of talented local artists and artisans. It serves as a platform for these individuals to exhibit their unique works, offering them an opportunity to shine and share their artistic visions with the community. From paintings and sculptures to handmade crafts and installations, the diverse range of artistic expressions creates a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.Ultimately, the art gallery is more than just a space to admire artwork; it's a place where creativity thrives, connections are made, and memories are forged. It invites individuals from all walks of life to come together, celebrate local talent, and be inspired by the power of art.But the heart and soul of this gallery in Tiffiny - the artist. Without her love of the creatives, there would be no gallery, and no place for others to grow.Where there is Tiffiny - there is ART.Southern Underground Gallery4208 Old Hillsboro RoadSte 6Franklin TN 37064sugallery.net

Roy Boucher says he came to film in his 70's - well it was definitely his calling! He has found a niche in the world of micro and short films.To date, Roy has written and produced nine short shorts. He has starred in seven of these productions. To date, seven of his films have been featured in festivals worldwide. His film "Harry" has earned 12 awards. His film "El Nuevo Perro" has earned 3 awards. The short "37" has earned 16 awards. Roy is an active member of Andy Harmon's Writers Studio. With the encouragement of Andy and the group, Roy has written a variety of short plays as well as 10-minute plays,. His work has been performed at the annual "Twilight Cafe" events held by the Writers Studio, the Hi-Def Fringe Festival in 2019-2023, and 10 Minute Play Festival at the Revolution Stage Company (Palm Springs CA) in January 2024.Not content with "just" writing Roy is passionate about pencil coloring and is a certified Tarot reader. Roy's short shorts are currently available on YouTube.

When one takes two formidable creative forces and joins them together, well what do you expect will happen? CREATIVITY!Dianne Pearce and David Yurkovich met when Dianne's dog placed a print ad for a walking buddy. Since that time they have gone on to establish CURRENT WORDS an alternative publisher created to help authors bring theirmanuscripts to completion and, ultimately, publication. Current Words is NOY a vanity press - rather it built on relationship building. Simply put -does a particular project fit with the goals of CURRENT WORDS and is CURRENT WORDS the right place for the work? Publishing predicated on relationships - an old fashion notion that is so relevant in the AI dominated world.Both Dianne and David are accomplished authors. David began his writing career by writing and illustrating graphic novels. His first published work was DEATH BY CHOCOLATE. His DBC stories were later published in acollected edition as DEATH BY CHOCOLATE: REDUX. He is the creator of the quirky graphic novels super-hero collection LESS THAN HEROES. His other works include ALTERCATIONS, the novels GLASS ONION and BANANA SEAT SUMMER. He is currently serializing two works on Kindle Vella: NEW SANTA | CRIMSON RED and CAPES AND MASKS. Dianne is an award-winning author, editor, writing coach, teacher, and publisher who has helped hundreds of authors in their goal of publication. She has been recognized by numerous organizations including The National Councilof Teachers of English, The National Federation of Press Women, and The Delaware Press Association. In 2014 Dianne formed The Milton Workshop, a group dedicated to nurturing authors and developing their novels. She and David cofounded Devil’s Party Press, an independent publishing house working with authors over forty, a group she felt it was underserved in publishing. She is the founder and editor of the award-winning online literary magazine, INSTANT NOODLES where she strives to give good short-form writing recognition. In 2022 Dianne founded the poetry collective, Old Scratch Press.For More Information, contact :Current WordsCurrent Words Publishing, LLCLos Angeles, CAhttps://currentwords.compublish@currentwords.com~Professional publishing services for the aspiring author~

Thomas Mahon has a unique perspective on Silicon Valley. He was an insider when Wang was the rage and Apple was still a seedling. His book, CHARGED BODIES, originally published in 1985, is an insider's perspective of the semiconductor industry. Mahon interviewed 25 people whose goal was "to create technology and tools in service to humanity." In the Afterward to the 2024 edition, Mahon questions whether those goals were accomplished. The book explores what it took to turn rich farmland into a wealthy center of high-tech. He takes us into a world before personal computers, the Internet, or social media. He takes us into the emerging world of new technologies as seen by those inventors, bankers, artists, hackers, detectives, journalists, lawyers, scientists, and philosophers who helped shaped the Silicon Valley of today.Whatever one's view of A.I., Social Media, the Internet, and all, this book is a reboot to our thinking of technology. Has it been a service to humanity or has it become the Master of humanity? Mahon now urges us all to "to rise up and rethink technology."CHARGED BODIES, by Thomas Mahon, the 2024 edition is published by Pragmatic Stories. The book is available online. .

Erica Hanna is the Co-Founder of Camcorder AI, a generative AI video marketing concern and the Owner of Puke Rainbows Creative, a full-service videoproduction company. She is a six-time Emmy Award Winner, a three-time winner of Twin Cities Top Twitter Personality and a Klout for Good National Award Winner.Erica is a non-stop whirlwind of positive creativity. As she says Erica is a believer that creativity and positivity, with a dash of sarcasm - can change the world.And change the world, Erica does!https://get.camcorder.ai/erica@camcorder.ai https://www.pukerainbows.com/

Saba Moor-Doucette - what can one say about someone so fearless?? What person at 68 years alive decides to become a Bikini Diva Model and wins?? Who at 81 is still a Bikini Diva Model?? Saba!This is only the tip of who Saba is!Saba has spent all of her life in front of or behind the camera, and has the awards, including an Emmy, to back it up. She has worked as a dancer/choreographer, actress, stunt girl, stand-up comedienne, writer, producer, and director in all forms of media, including film, television, stage, stand-up comedy, music videos, and even a stint in the circus. She is still actively producing with PowerSource Productions.Her book FIT FOR LIFE, THINK IT, DO IT, BE IT, is for everyone and anyone who wants to live life to it fullest. Her easy style and her engaging personality make Saba and this book a winner.Still not convinced? Saba and her husband comedian/actor Jeff Doucette created life-empowering creative improvisational workshops, called Life Play. Together, they are committed to the betterment of the human condition through creative endeavors and spiritual growth.Be like Saba! Think It. Do It. Be It.ThinkitDoitBeit.uswww.SabasFitForLife.com Instagram: sabasfitforlife https://www.instagram.com/sabasfitforlife?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Facebook: sabasfitforlife https://www.facebook.com/sabasfitforlife?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Chris Gaunt is an actor, with the triple threat of producer, director, and writer. He has appeared in 23 films and numerous episodic shows, commercials, and music videos. His production company, Chazy Lake Productions has produced several projects including Laurina and A Lasting First Impression.Chris's journey begins with a decision to make a change. Chris came to acting after many years in the corporate environment. When he decided to follow his passion, Chris discovered there is more to acting than knowing the lines. It involves the passion for the art coupled with the reality that this, like all aspects of entertainment, is a business. Using this experience Chris launched in the fields of producing, directing, and writing. It is this mixed with his acting skills that makes Chris unique - he believes in giving back. Chris is a coach for actors, directors, and writers, and that altruistic nature follows Chris throughout his life. Chris serves as a board member and volunteer for Woofs for Warriors, Inc., an organization that finds dogs in need of a home and pairs them with veterans who have served our country. The dogs can be trained to become service dogs or just be companion animals for veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injury. He is an active volunteer for North Country Wildcare, a non-profit that rehabs injured wild animals with the goal of being able to release the animals back into the wild. It is all these components that make Chris Gaunt more than an actor - it shows that humanity is the most important role for every one.www.ChrisGauntActor.com  |  Chazy Lake Productions

Hans Lechner has travelled the world bring his art to countless peoples. His journeys are odysseys – and that makes him unique in this world. He is an artist of the world not just for the world.The Common Denominator became one of the world’s most ambitions conceptual art projects in the world. Begun by Hans in 1986 it continues today uniting peoples in what makes them more alike than different. That philosophy holds through in Han’s other works from The Blue Suitcase to his current work of Owning a Piece of the Sky. Hans Lechner – not just a citizen of the world but an artist for the world.