Who Knows?

On this finale of Season 4, each of our guests from the season come together to answer one question: “What are you most passionate about in life?” They all share answers that are just as unique as the people they are and the experiences they have had in life. It was such a joy to get the opportunity to speak to all of them this season, and I hope you enjoy one last moment of insight and inspiration with all of them. I also share a bit of what this season has meant to me and what my hopes are for the future of Who Knows? and my own life. It was tough to find the right words, and it’s even harder to say goodbye to such a pivotal moment of the growth of Who Knows? and of the podcast, so we are going to just say see you later. This is not the end by any means, this is only the beginning of what I hope to create in my journey of mental health advocacy. Never forget that MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS! Every day and in every way. Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1! Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi! If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours! Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp Inclusive Therapists APISSA therapist directory QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory Mental health support for black men Mental health resources for black women   The Things (we mentioned):  For more from all of our guests from Season 4, Check out all of their individual episodes HERE. Links are in the show notes of each one.   

On our final interview episode of Season 4, we dive into the topic of health and wellness. There is so much to be said about how all of the toxic ways that health and wellness is portrayed can affect a person's mental health. The conversation needs to be had more often regarding how so many have been led to believe that food is bad, thin is the only acceptable body type, and that wellness only looks and acts one way. Not to mention its relation to accessibility, racism, and so many other, often forgotten, important pieces of this flawed concept.  We begin as we always do with a topic breakdown from Jessica Sheriff, where she affirms the reality of a drastic need for radical shifts in the health and wellness industry, and helps us to explore the concept of being well and the many ways that we can express wellness in our lives.  In our conversation, we are joined by M Camellia. Yoga teacher, accessibility, agency and consent advocate, head of Found Space Yoga and Co-Founder of Trans Yoga Project M shares their story of how they found themselves in the yoga practice, what awakened them to use that practice for advocacy, and offers massive insight on the value in turning away from oppressive systems found in the construct of health and wellness and turning toward pleasure, introspection, and authenticity in your life in every way possible. M gives so many new ideas around health and wellness, inspiration and support in the effort to go beyond the physical practice of physical activities, and empowerment in knowing that we as individuals have value and gifts far beyond our bodies that should be nurtured, acknowledged and celebrated. They drive home the vital importance of inclusivity in all health and wellness spaces.  I cannot even begin to explain what a gift this conversation was. In short: This episode will remind you that you deserve to feel good and that who you are and how you choose to live should be a decision based on self-love and acceptance.  Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp Inclusive Therapists APISSA therapist directory QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory Mental health support for black men Mental health resources for black women ***For more from M Individual Work https://foundspaceyoga.com https://instagram.com/foundspaceyoga Collaborative Work https://transyogaproject.com https://instagram.com/transyogaproject https://patreon.com/transyoga   The Things (we mentioned):  Grey people in Fairly Odd Parents Pleasure Activism- Written and Gathered by Adrienne Maree Brown Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power  by Audre Lorde

On this episode, we are coming together to talk about being alone. Some people hate it, and others want nothing more than to have a little me time every day of the week. There’s a balance to be struck between company and solitude, but either way you dice it, there are important benefits to finding the joy in spending time with yourself. Jessica begins with a fantastic topic breakdown, citing the major differences between alone time and being alone in an unhealthy way. She shares a few ways that indulging in me time can greatly improve your mental health and offers suggestions on a few ways you might try to spend some quality time with yourself.  In our conversation, we are joined by Casey, wildly creative and talented owner of Parkbound Buttons, often found online @caseyandthebear or in a theme park with friends, as well as very often on her own.  Casey is a person who greatly values her me time. Today she is sharing what makes that time so enjoyable for her, some of her favorite activities to do solo, and even a few things that make her nervous when she is adventuring on her own. She reminds us that while there is tremendous enjoyment to be had with a stroll through a target or going on vacation by yourself, it is not always easy to muster the courage to go it alone. She shares that even those who love to be alone still need their moments of someone to lean on, but leaves us assured that no matter what the challenge may be, there is still independence within you.  This episode proves that both time with others and time alone have their place, and one simply cannot and should not exist without the other.      -Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1! -Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi! -If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours! -Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! -If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write to us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  -For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! -You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! -You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts! -Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp Inclusive Therapists APISSA therapist directory QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory Mental health support for black men Mental health resources for black women ***For more from Casey: Shop at Parkbound Buttons  Follow Casey on Instagram  Follow Lolly on Instagram  Like Parkbound Buttons on Facebook  Listen to Single Rider Podcast Listen to Residents Services ***The Things (we mentioned):  “Me Party” from The Muppets Movie

  On this episode we discuss sobriety. We pull back the stigmas and tropes that we see so often and explode the realities of addiction and the benefits of choosing to stay sober.  The research we begin with that Jessica brings to this episode is filled with layers of information that you may not have even begun to think about when it comes to this topic. From an introduction to the sober curious movement to the realities of the alcohol industry and their deep pockets. All the way to the current state of addiction statistics as a result of the pandemic.  In our conversation, we talk with J. Timber. A musician based in Greensboro, North Carolina who can be found playing all over town. He brings joy and fun to local spots and smiles to the faces of hundreds of people who get to experience the one-of-a-kind soul and story in his music.  JT shares with us how his life-long passion for music saved him and  shifted his path to finding sobriety. Leaving drugs and alcohol behind made room for him to not only find clarity within himself, but gave him more energy to put forth on the goals in life that mean more to him than anything. JT reminds us of the power in your passions, the importance of persistence and self-love, and to turn to those around you and ask “How are you doing?”. The love he puts forth into this world is a gift. A product of seeing priceless value in sharing your feelings, and in knowing that community is a powerful force to be held onto.   There is SO much to be gained from this conversation, but if you take anything, we hope it’s the fact that feelings truly matter and sharing them with others can be life-changing.     Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1! Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi! If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours! Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp Inclusive Therapists APISSA therapist directory QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory Mental health support for black men Mental health resources for black women ***For more from J.Timber Follow  J.Timber on Instagram  Listen to J.Timber’s Music  Read more about  J.Timber’s career Follow his band The Good Watts   ***The Things (we mentioned):  Mural in Greensboro of J. Timber  Another photo of it because it’s so cool

On this episode, we attempt to scratch the surface and start the conversation on a very large topic that seems almost unconquerable: Male Mental Health We begin as we always do with a topic breakdown from Jessica Sheriff, our resident mental health professional, who shares some of her amazing research regarding this topic. The statistics of the severity of mental illness among men, the realities of societal pressures on men, and the important consideration of the difficulties faced by men of marginalized groups when attempting to seek mental health care or simply begin the conversation about taking care of themselves.  For today's conversation, we are joined by Cody Tapoler, otherwise known as Cody T. Cody is a multi-talented individual. Creating music under the Cody T name, creating theme park and pop culture inspired apparel (and even more music) as the owner of The Lost Bros, and still finding the time to show up in the world of mental health advocacy. He makes knowledge and creativity as much of a priority as self care and encourages so many others to do the same. He shares so much of his personal, emotional and career journey in a way that is generous, candid and relatable.  Cody shares with us insight into how he found the importance of taking care of your mental health, how he brings that importance into his business, creative endeavors and life overall, and what it's been like for him to move through  the world as a man who wants to talk about his feelings. He acknowledges his privilege in this space and is using that privilege to attempt to uplift others and promote the importance of finding the right ways for you to take care of yourself.  This conversation is just the beginning of a very large topic that needs to be discussed more often. It is not only an example of mental health discussion, it is proof that with the support and the continued push for societal shift from those around them, men can have the opportunity to find positive experiences with emotional conversation and see the value in mental health.    Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi! If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours! Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts! Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp Inclusive Therapists APISSA therapist directory QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory Mental health support for black men Mental health resources for black women ***For more from Cody Check out Cody’s Website Check out The Lost Bros Follow Cody on Instagram Follow The Lost Bros on Instagram Check out Cody’s Music Check out music from The Lost Bros Cody’s Therapy Live Chat The Things (we mentioned):  PACKING CUBES! Brand suggested by The Magical Miranda Alternative option that I am trying out      

On this episode, we tackle what I think to be one of the biggest simply complicated topics of all: Self expression. Living your truth, loving what you love and being who you are. It seems like all it takes is to just..well...do it, right?  But I’ve always found it much more complicated than that. So many of us have a hard time feeling comfort in all that we are and want to be. Past trauma, unkind words, and the fact that everyone seems to have an unsolicited opinion about what we choose to do! It sometimes feels like we live in a world where simply being you can be a rebellious act, but it’s also one that is most essential for a state of positive mental health.    As always, we begin with a topic breakdown from Jessica Sheriff, who shares with us all of the ways that a person can express themselves as well as the importance of doing so. She reminds us that indulging in the things that make you feel most you can bring invaluable peace to your mind and your life.    To dive into conversation on self expression, we’re joined by Kyle Rowe. Often known as @leptocephalus on Instagram and The Baby Eel on their blog.   I have so many questions as I navigate my own journey with finding myself, and Kyle is so generous in sharing some moments of their own story that help me, and maybe you as well! They’ve walked an inspiring path that has led them to feeling confidence and bravery in who they are with no apologies given.    Kyle tells how they’ve come to find ease in expressing their true self with the world through fashion, color, and their love of all things fun and funky. Lady Gaga, Disney, vintage wardrobe pickles! These are just some of the things that bring Kyle joy. Not only do they express that joy for others to see, but they create space for anyone and everyone to share who they are and what they go through and help in any way they can to make them feel the same joy they do. They share their passions, their tactics for emotional healing, and how important it is to remember to get out of your own way.    What I cherish most about this conversation is how much it shows that emotions are not to only be saved for an “emotional conversation”. It’s important to know that we can all talk about every spectrum of our feelings! What we love, what might be tough right now, and that even though things can get confusing or feel very lonely, you are NOT alone in what you go through.    -Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1! -Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!  Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  -For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! -You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! -You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp ***For more from Kyle: Follow Kyle on Instagram Check out Kyle’s Blog ***The Things (we mentioned):  THE CAKE CASTLE AT DISNEY! The 50th anniversary decorations at Disney.... Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande Rain on Me shirt Some of Lady Gaga’s looks throughout her fame  

On this episode, we are bursting into pride month with a conversation about coming out. That journey of moments in the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals where we come into our true selves in our own way and with our own story. Each coming out journey is very different. Some are filled with joy and acceptance, others are unfortunately terrifying and confusing. Thankfully we have our resident therapist to kick us off with some affirming and protecting info to remind us that while coming out is wonderful and important, the MOST important thing to do is take care of and be yourself in your own way! We are lucky to have Olivia Meeks with us to share her coming out journey. Olivia is a writer, teacher, and a content creator who centers her work around helping everyone feel a little more confident around coming out. She is not only helping those who are trying to find their way out or those who are there and facing new challenges, she is also graciously teaching LGBTQIA+ allies how to give their support in the strongest and kindest way possible.  Olivia shares her coming out from the first person she told all the way to today as she navigates a world that is still working to understand and accept her. In each moment of her journey, she has faced the world with kindness, patience, and doing what she can to take care of herself. Everything she shares will inspire you in so many ways! In this conversation and beyond, she is providing advice, support, and so much love.  Be sure to tune into the end where you get to hear a little bit of how Liv helped me on my own coming out journey. I am so grateful to have her as a friend who I got to share this moment with. And I am so grateful to share this conversation with all of you.  Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1! Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi! If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours! Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts! Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp ****For more from Olivia: Follow Olivia on Instagram Visit Olivia’s Website Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter ***The Things (we mentioned):  Listen to Season 2 Episode 7 “Married” with Olivia and Liv  

In this episode, we are diving into a kind of emotional state that hides in plain sight, one that may show up in many areas of your life without even realizing it, and one that you may think you know the meaning of, but might want to revisit with new eyes. Enter: Codependency. And to better understand this topic, along with a fantastic topic breakdown from our resident therapist, Jessica Sheriff, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jo Westwood, AKA “The Codependency Coach” and creator of the “Lovingly Fierce” Codependency Recovery Course.  Jo is not only here to talk to us all about what codependency is and how to spot it, but she shares her own personal history as a recovering codependent. What brought her to realizing her own codependency, how she was inspired to  start coaching others through it, and how she’s made a career out of empowering others to face their own codependency head on and find the joy in life that lives within themselves.  Jo really calls me out on this one. And she might call you out too! Codependency is truly sneaky. But having the opportunity to hear her story not only helped me learn so much about all of my own troubles I have been facing, but made me feel like I can face them just like Jo has. This conversation is a true reminder that you are not alone in what you might be going through and that sharing your emotions is a fantastic way to learn from others as well as find your strength.   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff   ***Looking to start speaking to a therapist? Here are a few places to start: Psychology Today Talkspace BetterHelp   ***Links from Jo Westwood: Follow Jo on Instagram Visit Jo’s Website Book a consultation with Jo Check out Jo’s Program “Lovingly Fierce” The Things (we mentioned):  Work with Emily Lê on your next graphic design project!  

It’s our FIRST episode of SEASON 4! And it feels so good to be back! On this episode, we begin by introducing the newest member of the Who Knows? Family, Jessica Sheriff! She is our resident therapist for this season who is hosting a new segment on the show that we are calling “Topic Breakdown”. Each episode this season, Jessica will give some professional mental health perspective on our episode topic! We are so lucky to have her and to have the opportunity to get some professional insight, as well as a sample of what it's like to chat with a therapist! Our subject for this episode is PET LOVE! Those inexplicably big feelings we have for our animal children who, as much as we wish they could, can’t even talk to us! But when we look into their eyes and see all of their cuteness, we just can’t help but love them more than life itself.  And who better to dive into a conversation about pet love with than Lauren Paris!? A member of the Who Knows? Family who previously joined us on Season 3 Episode 2, telling us all about how she became the mother of feline internet sensation Bruno Bartlett and then later his brother Carlo! Today, Lauren shares the tale of her early life as a cat mother, more on how Carlo entered her life shortly after Bruno, and some of the wild adventures she has had with them since becoming their mother. The story she tells about her epic and terrifying airplane trip with them...you don’t wanna miss it! Lauren and I come together and share all of our emotions around being pet parents. The wonderful, the terrifying, and everything in between. We might not solve the case on why this love is so real, but we are sure to make you feel validated in your own love of your pet children.  The love is real, important, and valuable, and there is no denying it!   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1! Is a one time donation more your thing? Support Who Knows? on Ko-Fi! If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours! Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Links!: ***Links For our resident therapist Jessica Sheriff: Follow Jessica on Instagram Book a consultation with Jessica Thank Jessica for her work!-Venmo her @Jessica-Sheriff ***Links from Lauren, Bruno and Carlo: Follow Lauren on Instagram Follow LP Communications on Instagram Check out Lauren’s Website Follow Bruno and Carlo on Instagram You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts! The Things (we mentioned):  Zoetis Petcare The shelter Bruno came from-Wright Way Rescue  The Organization Carlo came from-Foreclosed Upon Pets Check out the Weekly Wondering Podcast!    

We have come to the end of Season 3! And what a fantastic season it has been. We have had so many amazing, creative, talented, brave, thoughtful, encouraging, and inspiring guests on the show this season. We are so grateful to have had the chance to talk to every one of them.  At the end of every interview we did this season, we asked our guests a bonus question that we felt summed up the entire season. And we are so excited to share their answers with all of you! Join us as we celebrate the end of the season with all of our guests answering the question “What inspires you?”   *Music from Bluedot Sessions, Audio Clips from Whip It, SNL, The Little Mermaid   Check out all of our guests from Season 3 and all the cool things they do! Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!    

On our final interview episode of Season 3 we talk to The Magical Miranda! Miranda is a Disney Instagram and Youtube creator who provides fun content for all the Disney lovers out there as well as helpful tips and tricks for making your Disney trip the most magical that it can be! She shares with us how The Magical Miranda was born, what she loves about content creation and what some of her biggest challenges are. Miranda gives some great advice on how to push through those moments of creative block or the fear of being not good enough. She reminds us that the thing you love to do is just that, the thing you love! And that the most important thing to remember when you are creating is to have fun and do it for YOU.    Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1! If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!  Check out our new podcast friends Welcome To My Vagina! Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review! If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.  For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more! You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   For more from Miranda: Follow her on INSTAGRAM Watch The Magical Miranda on YOUTUBE Like The Magical Miranda on FACEBOOK Visit her WEBSITE   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts! The Things (we mentioned):  What We Do In The Shadows

On this episode we talk to our new friend Lexi Ritter about making the funny in the world of comedy!    Lexi is from Atlanta, Georgia and recently moved to New York to pursue her dream of being a comedian. She shares with us how she unexpectedly found comedy and how it changed her life in a way she never expected.    She clues us in on how she writes jokes, some things she has learned in her career so far, what she loves about comedy and how comedy has become a seriously important part of the betterment of her mental health.    Lexi loves to share her passion for comedy with others and we are so glad that she gets to share it with us!   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   The Things (we mentioned): (links to anything we mentioned/recommended)   KEVIN SMITH For more from Lexi Ritter:   Follow Lexi on TWITTER Follow Lexi on INSTAGRAM   Check out these videos recommended by Lexi HERE and HERE 

On this episode, we get to know Nicole Zelniker, a writer, two time published author, and all around amazing person! Nicole is the author of “Last Dance”, which is a book of short stories, and “Mixed”, which is nonfiction and contains interviews with mixed race families discussing what it means to be mixed. Nicole shares with us her journey as a writer from her first story about a duck named Bill all the way to publishing Last Dance, which was released in January. She tells us what she loves about writing, clues us in on what writers block feels like, as well as some of the other challenges she faces, and gives a bit of advice for aspiring writers (who remembers writing prompts!?!). She also reminds us of the importance of using your voice in whatever way you can to elevate the stories and experiences of those who the world may be trying to erase or push to the side.  I am so happy that Nicole and I found each other and were able to have this conversation to share with all of you!   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   The Things (we mentioned):    The Nasiona The Nasiona Podcast Mixed Podcast Series from The Nasiona   For more from Nicole: Visit her website Follow her on Twitter, and Instagram Check out her books, Last Dance and Mixed   Nicole is doing a reading of “Last Dance” at Scuppernong books in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 16th at 3pm. Come and check it out if you are in the area! We will be there!

On this episode, we dive into the world of music with Tory Silver! You may know her as the artist that has provided our outro and transition music for Season 3, but she’s got so much more story to tell! Tory is a musician based in Boston, Massachusetts who specializes in playing guitar and writing music. Tory shares with us how she started playing guitar, where she draws inspiration from when writing her music, and some of the challenges that come with doing the work to make it in the music biz.  Tory approaches her journey and her passion with so much positivity and joy. She shares some tips on working through the confusion of making your passion your career, as well as some of the highlights of her career thus far. She reminds us all that “If they can do it, so can I!”    So much inspiration to be had! Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   For more from Tory   Visit her WEBSITE  Listen to her music on SPOTIFY Follow her on INSTAGRAM Follow her on TWITTER Like Tory Silver on FACEBOOK Watch her play on YOUTUBE You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   The Things (we mentioned):    Office Ladies Podcast! Check out our episode with Marissa Blossom Check out Marissa Blossom’s new website!

On this episode, another member of the Who Knows? Fam returns to the show!  RJ Silva is back and this time he is here to talk about his work as the Artistic Director of The Impulse Project!    The Impulse Project is A Non-Profit theatre company created by him and his close friends that works “To follow artistic impulses that foster and create passionate works of performance that inspire and serve the community.” - The Impulse  Project   We talked about where his love of performing began, what fueled his desire to make The Impulse Project a reality, and what its like to do the work of running a non profit theatre company.    Not only is it just always a joy to get to talk to RJ, he has AMAZING insight on so many things, but as a fellow theatre artist it was wonderful to get to chat about the business and get excited that companies like The Impulse Project are coming to life in the theatre world.   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write to us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   For more from RJ and The Impulse Project: Visit The Impluse Project Website Like The Impulse Project on Facebook Follow The Impulse Project on Instagram Follow Rj on Instagram Follow The Disfunctional Podcast on Instagram You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!

On this episode I am joined by Casey, Owner of Parkbound Buttons and seen frequently on instagram @caseyandthebear.   Parkbound Buttons offers cute and fun buttons inspired by Disney and pop culture for all your celebration and style needs. I for one have a ton of them and I love them all!   Casey shares with us how Parkbound came to life, stories of her entrepreneurial beginnings and what she has learned along the way. She also gives her perspective on some challenges that come with not only running a business, but what it's like to run a business in the age of social media and among the Disney fandom that thrives online.    Speaking of the Disney fandom, we also touch the verrrryyy tip of the iceberg on what it means to be a Disney fan.   Get ready for an episode filled to the brim with Disney magic and Parkbound fun!   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   For more from Casey: Shop at Parkbound Buttons HERE Follow Casey on Instagram HERE Follow Lolly on Instagram HERE Like Parkbound Buttons on Facebook HERE   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   The Things (we mentioned):    Vinylmation Mcdonalds Nugget Toys Disney Value Resort giant stuff like THIS THIS and THIS  

On this episode we are joined by Marissa Blossom, an artist based in Hopewell, New Jersey and currently working as a Postgraduate Teaching Intern at Principia College. You may remember her from Season 2 Episode 4 where we discussed friendship, but now she is back to tell the story of her journey as an artist!   Marissa creates work inspired by nature, music, people, or whatever might compel her to create. She tells us how she started her career, some of the challenges she has faced along the way, taking the form of post graduate confusion or facing your fears, and sharers her take on the importance of creativity and art in her life and in society.   The way that Marissa talks about being an artist is not only insightful, but truly challenges one to explore their own creativity and curiosities! This episode is dedicated to Deanie Dorwart    Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com  We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   Follow Marissa on Instagram   Like Marissa Blossom on Facebook   You can email Marissa at marissa.blossom@gmail.com  You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   The Things (we mentioned):    Alex Cook: Listen to Alex Cook podcast interviews HERE and HERE   Check out Alex Cook’s work HERE Harriet and Rob Fraser:    http://www.somewhere-nowhere.com Check out their instagram HERE   Check out the Cloud Appreciation Society HERE   Check out Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations HERE   Check out India.Arie HERE  

On this episode, we sat down with Sophia Carter-Kahn, host of the body positive podcast She’s All Fat. ”The podcast for body positivity, radical self love, and chill vibes only” (She’s All Fat)   We talk about the world of podcasting, body positivity, the joys of working with your friends, and the woes of airplane seats.    Sophie not only drops some knowledge on good steps to take if you too hope to join the podcasting game, but she also shares some ways to be a better ally for your fat friends.  We really get into a little bit of everything on this one. Making it, in my humble opinion, a killer example of what podcasting can do in terms of learning and growing through conversation.    Three cheers for podcasting!    You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   The Things (we mentioned):    Learn More About Werk It! A Women’s Podcast Festival HERE   More From Sophie!: Follow Sophie on Instagram, and Twitter   Check out Sophie’s website HERE   More from She’s All Fat!: For more from She’s All Fat, check out their website   Listen to She's All Fat episode titled “@ Our Thin Friends” HERE   Body Positive Resources from the SAF team HERE  

On this episode, we get to chat with Josh Whiton- Founder of MakeSoil, “an online platform powering a global movement to make soil together on a planet-saving scale.” (makesoil.org)   Josh shares the story of how MakeSoil came to be and the magic of turning food scraps into soil.  He also opens up about his journey in creating this company. The challenges that came before its inception, how important tending to his mental health has been for his success, and how exploring human consciousness and doing what brings him joy has become an integral part of his career and his life.    Josh gives us a ton of inspiration for ways to better love the planet and ourselves. Neither one may be easy, but they sure are worth it.  Let’s learn more about entrepreneurship and saving the planet! Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   For more about MakeSoil and Josh:   Learn more about MakeSoil HERE   Follow MakeSoil on Instagram Like MakeSoil on Facebook Follow Makesoil on Twitter   To learn more about Josh: Follow Josh on Instagram Follow Josh on Twitter Check out Josh’s Website   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   The Things (we mentioned): Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights!  

On Episode 2 of Season 3, We had the pleasure of sitting down via Skype with Lauren Paris. Lauren is the mother of two very adorable, very viral russian blue cats named Bruno and Carlo. Better known for their instagram @theebrunobartlett Lauren tells us the story of how she became Bruno’s mom, how the adoption of a viral cat brought a lot of changes into her life, and what it's really like running the instagram for a famous pair of cats. We chat about our thoughts on the internet as a whole, what Lauren is into when shes not being a cat mom, and of course, why we love cats!  This one goes out to all the cat parents out there. Meow!   Lets learn about the world of pets on instagram!   Want more from Who Knows? Become a Patron for as low as $1!   If you’d like to work with us, contact us at taylor@whoknowspod.com. We love partnering with small businesses like ours!   Wanna get a shoutout on the pod? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll give you a shoutout--we might even read your review!   If you want to be featured on the pod, send us a voice memo or letter! We welcome questions you have for us, insight on topics we’ve covered, and tips for our listeners! Write us or record a voice memo and send it to taylor@whoknowspod.com.    For bonus info and behind the scenes, visit our website. There, you’ll find all our episodes, blog posts, and much more!   You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   Guest links   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast and Pocket Casts!   To learn more about Bruno, Carlo and Lauren: Follow Bruno and Carlo on instagram @theebrunobartlett Learn more about Bruno and Carlo and buy some Bruno and Carlo merch HERE Learn more about Lauren HERE