Sleeping With Ben

A light and fun chat show about people in various places in their lives sharing experiences.

SWB Series 2 Ep 1 "Driven" with Tina Conrad

Tina Conrad is truly a positive light in our world. During our chat, you'll hear how her drive and passion got her thru the worst of breast cancer and helped guide her to the other side with even more energy and positivity! From her podcast to her poetry and the Hope Project nothing stops Tina.  Please follow Tina @DJbreastcancer Website: www.djbreastcancer.org To purchase your Beanie Sleeper click here.

06-09
36:07

Founder of Prison Scholar Fund, Dirk Van Velzen changed his life and now wants to change the world!

15- After a troubled youth and some prison time, Dirk got his life together and is now helping others in the system to reach for their dreams of a college degree! Created in 2002 the Prison Scholar Fund has been helping many, many inmates to achieve their goals. Hear Dirk's incredibly open and honest account of how he went from criminal to Founder! Email: dirk@prisonscholars.org Website: https://www.prisonscholars.org/ IG: @prisonscholars

06-03
33:38

How did Brimstone get to where he is today, he asked and he took action.

14- My guest today - Brimstone!! He’s a former pro wrestler, an author of children’s books, a comic book creator, a podcaster, and creator of Grindhouse Radio! Check him out at www.therealbrimstone.com @therealbrimstone, #thegrindhouseradio, #askforwhatyouwant, #sleepingwithben, @rmaidaho, @rmhcctx, @ronaldmcdonaldhouse For more information about Beanie Sleeper 

05-26
50:53

Mags Bujalski is a positive force of nature and after her bout with Cancer she's even more impressive.

13- If you don't already know this, Mags Bujalski is a force of nature. Not only did she beat stage 4 Lymphoma she turned it on its head to make her life exactly what she wanted it to be, a Positive Force for Good!!! I'm so proud to have met her and to be able to call her my friend. If you like the video please share it with your family and friends. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/mbujalski1 IG @magsbujalski

05-20
32:04

Denise Ester wants you to have the best wedding ever! Warning: Don't get in her way!

10- Denise Ester creator of Muse Co.  Muse Co is a life event company. Our clients are looking to celebrate life events, a promotion at work, a family gathering, or the birth of a baby. We strive to capture their joy and excitement and ensure all of our designs and events reflect the client. From purchasing a new home, planning and executing a dinner party, or taking an overwhelmed bride’s ideas and giving her the day she always dreamed of, honoring the client is always our priority. You can reach Denise at: http://www.musecompany.co/ email dester@musecompany.co IG @musecoevents

04-29
30:58

Maureen Maloney went from biologist to docu filmmaker. Huh? You've got to hear this one.

07- Maureen Lee Maloney is a biologist-turned-documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, and adjunct professor at the Colorado Film School. She specializes in creating documentary content related to culture, science, and international issues. Her documentary web series, Girl Aspiring, has won awards for Social Impact and Best Documentary Series. Her current project, Voice of Vanilla, explores the lives of women vanilla farmers in Madagascar, exposing the global forces that impact them. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar and has lived and filmed throughout Africa, South America, and Asia. Maureen believes that the connections created by film among people around the world can be a transformative force for good. About the film: Many people take vanilla for granted, but this difficult and dangerous crop is a lifeline out of poverty for women farmers in Madagascar. Voice of Vanilla is a documentary film that examines whether these women will be able to withstand the forces that threaten their livelihoods? We are an international team of filmmakers, journalists, scientists, and artists with decades of storytelling experience. Our goal is to uncover the forces preying upon vulnerable farmers so that you can be certain the food you buy contributes to a fair, healthy, and equitable planet. If you'd like to support the film please click here, https://seedandspark.com/fund/voiceofvanilla Social media: IG/twitter: @mowandering; @voiceofvanilla CH: @maureenmaloney website: Voiceofvanilla.com

04-01
28:34

Janice Skidmore of Write Mind Creative brought some USMC whoop-ass to fight her Ovarian Cancer. How'd she do that?

06- Janice Skidmore is the owner of Write Mind Creative; a company created to provide affordable, customized, quality branding, brand development, and social media management for entrepreneurs, and small businesses. She is a Marine Corps Veteran, German Shepard fanatic, dancing freak, manager of the newly forming New Mexico Chapter of “Teal Hearts Peer-To-Peer Network” via the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, and is herself, an Ovarian Cancer Survivor. You can reach Janice at: IG & FB  @writemindcreative Email    Janice@writemindcreative Regarding ovarian cancer   FB @nmtealheartsnetwork

03-25
29:00

Of Service is what Sonya Keshwani of Style Esteem Wardrobe is all about!

SWB ep 22 with Amazing Sonya Keshwani! Breast cancer survivor and creator of Style Esteem Wardrobe. THE place for fashionable Turbins for every occasion! Of Service is what Sonya is all about! What an amazing chat with a beautiful person. Please follow Sonya @styleesteem Also you can find her beautiful Turbines at styliesteemshop.com

08-25
35:59

Going 100mph with Christie Finley

SWB ep 21. Going 100mph with Christie Finley   Christie doesn't know the words stop or slow down. Those are not in her vocabulary! She does know a lot about life and how to get the most from it! 👍   @fueling.your.soul #fuelingyoursoul www.fuelingyoursoul.com @hugga_brand @ouralula

07-21
51:37

Special Ronald McDonald House Interview

Carolyn Kresser is the Marketing Coordinator for Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas. She has so graciously offered to come on to talk about the beautiful Ronald McDonald House but all the things she and her team do to help the families of sick children feel a little better. If you are interested in helping out please click on the link. Thank you, Ben Beanie Sleeper & RMH of Greater Las Vegas Fundraiser for the Moms and Dads! https://gofund.me/9e3c2ea5

07-13
28:10

Angela Hatcher is "Clear" about Massage Therapy

Getting "Clear" with Massage Therapist Angela Hatcher! Not only can she do Swedish and Deep Tissue but also Cancer, Pregnancy, Pre and Post-op, and much more specific kinda therapeutic massage. you can follow Angela at @angelas_massage_bodywork. She's truly amazing!! FB http://bit.ly/3ytReUd Site angelasmassageandbodywork.com

07-06
31:39

Two sides of the same coin! Faith & Optimism. Hear how Chantel Purcell did it.

Chantel Purcell is a breast cancer survivor, a YouTuber, and a total optimist. Take a listen and you'll hear what I mean!! You can reach Chantel here on  IG @chantelevisions  AND find out more great stuff here https://msha.ke/chantelevisions/

06-30
29:54

When things are at their worst, Carrie Madrid is at her best!

S2E2- Sleeping With Ben with Carrie Madrid Carrie Madrid is so much more than a fighter she's a go-getter to the Nth degree! don't ever bet against Carrie because you will surely lose! You can follow Carrie @tcpfounder, @thecareprojectinc www.thecareprojectinc.org You can find her book, Handle With Care, here. https://amzn.to/3wvOr7F 10h

06-16
33:03

It's not enough for Stephanie Reh to be accountable, she has to have a great jump shot too!

12- Stephanie Reh is best known as the Accountability Evangelist. She is a Business coach, Solopreneur, Mom, Basketball player, Lover of books, Yoga enthusiast, and Mentor. You can find out more about Stephanie and her Focus & Momentum Business Coaching. The "Time Is On Your Side", the summit has an amazing list of great speakers. Email Stephanie with any questions here, stephanie@accountabilityevangelist.com 

05-13
40:40

Dr. Erin Halligan-Avery made her concern known to help others and it's working!

11- Erin is the founder of Concern Center which is dedicated to helping students find the resources they need by providing an easy-to-use platform. For more information please go to ConcernCenter.com Email: erin@concerncenter.com

05-06
34:21

Ross Miller has trouble saying no so of course I asked him to be on my podcast.

09- Ross Miller is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Dad, Punk Rocker, and all-around great guy!!! He's the founder of Sherpa Enterprises. Entrepreneurship is hard!! I guide entrepreneurs through the maze of complexity to get a new product into the market and scaled nationally. I work alongside to not only consult but to implement tactics to achieve goals, even the eventual exit of the business. Working with one of my clients, I am creating a strategy and achieving measurable results for a start-up in the recreational vehicle industry. Our product is sold across the United States in Walmart. Camping World stores and RV Dealerships across North America. A complete list of SKUs are found at amazon.com and rvair.com. Specialties: Lean Launchpad methodology, Lean Startup principles, design thinking, agile development, patents, web site development, search engine optimization, business start-up, business plan creation, marketing, and financial projections. You can connect with Ross on LinkedIn https://tinyurl.com/xj33rt8m

04-22
29:18

Jesse Hughson of Skill Hoarder Labs is the ultimate hoarder of people and skills. Find out how he uses his powers for good!

05- Jesse Hughson Skill Hoarder LLC. We are a Rochester, NY-based design and prototyping shop providing a range of services to bring your project from concept to final production. Our team offers expertise in many fields, including 3D modeling, software development, electronics design, embedded systems design, mechanical solutions development, design for manufacturing, and more. In short, we are Skill Hoarders. We love to use our collective talents to bring your idea from concept to reality. IG @skillhoarder email jesse@skillhoarder.com 

03-18
24:16

Kerry Jones, Color Goddess, knows color so don't cross her unless you want to look amazing!

04- Kerry Jones is an international industry leader and innovator in personal color analysis.  Over the last two decades, Kerry has consulted thousands of clients who are now radiating in their colors all over the globe.  She also has created unique color analysis products to help them look and feel their best, simply and naturally. A personal color analysis consultation with Kerry at Indigo Tones gives clients all the tools needed to build a wardrobe that compliments natural coloring,  personality, lifestyle, and budget. IndigoTones.com IG @indigotones

03-17
26:54

Beth Slazak is the class clown in the best way imaginable. How'd she do that?

03- Beth Slazak MANAGER OF EDUCATION AND EVENTS Beth holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Buffalo in History with a minor in Dance, a Social Studies Certification in Education from Buffalo State, and a Masters of Science in Creative Studies from Buffalo State, has completed a three-year Certified Humor Professional program from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor and is in the middle of her Masters of Business Administration degree from D’Youville College. Beth has a passion for improv and enjoys studying it at Buffalo ComedySportz and Toronto’s Second City. From teaching at a middle school to adjuncting at a few of the local colleges, her long career in the education world has taught her the value of what dedicated faculty and staff bring to a student’s life. She combines this knowledge with excitement for deliberative problem solving to train people worldwide through the Creative Education Foundation. IG @creativeeducationfoundation

03-17
20:37

Seth Davis is a Sleep Coach! That can't be a real job, right?!?!

01- My name is Seth and I’m an insomniac. Or at least I was until I put my tired brain to work and solved my sleep issues. I earned three adult sleep coach certifications, learning effective methods to help people sleep better. Then I used my knowledge to overcome insomnia. This transformation is what I want for you. The world needs more well-rested, happier people, and I want to help you be one of them! I know your frustration, fatigue, and anxiety, and I know you can improve if you commit to making healthy changes. Sleepably.com IG @sleepably

03-17
19:35

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