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Today's Your Day
Author: Tedi Parsons, Podcast Host
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Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Today’s Your Day Podcast. This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed. We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves. We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.
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Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the transition to the Today's Your Day Podcast. On Episode #11 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Brian Franklin, Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches, located in Los Angeles, CA. Brian shares with us that after leaving a long career in political consulting, him and his wife (Nicole), started Vows & Speeches. Tedi and Brian talk about the many services that Vows & Speeches offers and how they can step-in when other...
On Episode #10 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest Kimara Mayberry, Founder & Principal Consultant at Platinum Consulting Group, located in Southeast Michigan. Tedi, true to fashion, kicks of this episode with some stats he found on the Googler, which leads to a fascinating conversation on Gaslighting. Kimara explains what Gaslighting is and how damaging this can be, both personally and professionally, to those who experience it (especially members of a marginalized grou...
On Episode #9 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Brigitte Betser, a Franchise Executive, Consultant and Business Ownership Guide, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tedi kicks-off the conversation after hitting the Googler with some stats on new business startups over the past several years. Brigitte shares with us how she got started in her career in helping others realize their dream (and this had nothing to do with her biology degree). Brigitte and Tedi also talk ...
On Episode #8 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Alan Headbloom, a Trained Teacher, Coach and Published Author, to name a few things that Alan does. Alan is located in Holland Michigan. Tedi and Alan discuss how they met (over 19-years ago). Alan shares with us why he started Headbloom. Alan explains what cross-cultural communication is and how it can be a bridge, connecting us to other worlds and those who inhabit them. Tedi and Alan talk about his talk ...
On Episode #7 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guests Lisa Goyette and John Ball, Co-Founders of CH Training & Coaching, located in Southeast Michigan. Lisa and John tell us how CH Training & Coaching got started and why they have a strong passion for people and seeing others thrive and prosper. Lisa explains how they transitioned their work in educational sector into coaching and training for those in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. John shares with u...
On Episode #6 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Shekina Mitchell, who serves as the Director of Covering Kidz, is a Partner at the FreTail Store, a devoted Minister & Missionary, is to name only a few titles this amazing lady holds. AND, she received the prestigious Cafecito Community Service of the Year Award. Shekina and Tedi talk about what the FreTail Store is (located in Lansing Mall) and the nonprofit (Covering Kidz) she and her husband run. Shekina shares with us how...
On Episode #5 of Tedi Talks - the Holiday Special, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about all the great places to buy unique and fun gifts in the Lansing region. Sarah provides some great intel on pop-up shops, places where we can make our own gifts, some amazing events that are happening during the holiday season, and where we can find all of this (hint, it's on the 517 Living website). Tedi and Sarah talk ...
On Episode #4 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest Amy Mollitor, a Certified Life Coach and EFT Tapping Master Practitioner, located in Lansing, MI. Amy shares with us what Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) is and the many benefits it offers. Tedi once again hits the Googler and provides some history on EFT. Tedi and Amy talk about the many different ways that we can reduce stress at work and with the upcoming holidays. Amy shares with us how she use...
On Episode #3 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Amy Jo Weller, Associate Broker-Realtor at The Weller Real Estate Collective, located in Grandville, MI. Tedi hit the Googler again and provides several interesting stats about the real-estate market in 2023 here in the U.S. Tedi and Amy Jo talk about where we are currently at in the real-estate market and what 2025 may look like for those buying and selling a home. Amy Jo shares with us the importance of h...
On Season #5, Episode #2 or Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about food as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Tedi provides Amy with some interesting stats about the consumption of eggnog, ham, pumpkin pie and turkey during the holidays . Tedi and Amy discuss how we can get past 'food fear' and eat what we want by setting our own expecta...
On the kick-off episode of Season Five of Tedi Talks, Tedi shares with us where he has been (MIA) and how the podcast, with its new name (well, actually original name), is keeping some of the old format, but bringing in a lot of new and exciting things. Tedi also provides us with the many things that have been bothering him, including a resurgence of the word 'Karen', rude people and the stress of watching a movie series, plus much, much more. All in all, it's typical Tedi, but w...
On Episode #12 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi is flying solo for this short episode on PRIDE. Tedi shares what PRIDE is, how it all started and why its important (not only in the month of June, but all year round). Included with this episode is a brief history of how the LGBTQ+ movement got started, it's dark history and ways we can all become stronger Allies and supporters of our Queer brothers and sisters. Tedi also shares his frustration with those who only recogn...
On Episode #11 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Lindsey Coffelt, the Owner of Graze Craze located in Okemos & Shelby Township, MI. Lindsey shares with us how she and her husband, Silas, got into the Graze Craze, opening two stores in Michigan. She shares with us their passion for providing amazing works of art through the Charcuterie Boards (a.k.a. Grazing Boards) and the many other items they offer at their two stores. Tedi provides a ...
On Episode #10 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Jenny Wagemann, Farmers Market & Breadbasket Food Pantry Manager at the Allen Farmers Market, located in Lansing, MI. Jenny shares with us all the amazing things happening at the Allen Farmers Market, including information about their popular Veggie Boxes and the Breadbasket Food Pantry. Tedi provides a brief history of the Allen Farmers Market and Jenny tells us all about the upcoming summer sea...
On Episode #9 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Shelley Davis-Boyd, Integrare Collaborative, and Amy Mollitor, Intentional Energy Coaching. Amy and Shelley tell us all about their amazing Podcast Wild Wisdom Her, why they started this and why it's important to them both. Tedi asks Amy what 'Tapping' is and Shelley shares with her strong passion for helping others succeed. Both Amy and Shelley, who are both Certified Life Coaches (CLC), shar...
On Episode #8 of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about 517 Living's 10-Year Anniversary and ways this will be celebrated. Sarah provides us with an update on all the changes at 517 Living and what to look for and expect in 2024. Sarah also shares with us the benefits of being part of the 517 Living.com membership directory. Tedi and Sarah talk about using the 517 Living even...
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi , Tedi welcomes back special guest Elaine Sterrett Isely, Deputy Director of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Elaine talk about Earth Day (April 22, 2024) and how we can become better stewards when it comes to caring for our planet. Elaine provides with great information on what Climate Change is and how we can be part of the solution, and not part of the problem. Another exci...
On Episode #6 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Derek Davis, a Cali Sober Bartender and Postpartum Doula, located in Southeast Michigan. Derek shares with us his journey as a Trans man and why his role as Mr. Trans Michigan 2024 is so important to him and the communities he serves. We learn what a Postpartum Doula is and what they do and that I am considered 'straight edged'. Tedi and Derek talk about their love of Sasha Colby and why so many conservativ...
On Episode #5 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Nikki Thompson Frazier, Founder & Owner of Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe, which is located in the historic Knapp's Building in downtown Lansing, MI. Tedi and Nikki talk about how the bakery and cafe got started and why it has a strong focus on those with food allergies. Nikki shares with us the amazing treats and more you can get at Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe and how they are connected with Hollywood.&nb...
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Trevis Gleason, Chef, Published Author & Disability Advocate, located in West Kerry, Ireland. Trevis shares with us his amazing journey around the world and how this provided some incredible lessons for living well. We learn about Trevis's new book Living well with Multiple Sclerosis and where the inspiration for writing this came from. Trevis provides us with some information information on what M...