In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Michael and Ashley Antongiovanni share their story about Infertility, IVF, their Angel Baby in Heaven, Amelia, and their non-profit Amelia Molloys Angels, which supports couples struggling with infertility. They turned their heartbreak and pain into an opportunity to honor their daughter by giving and supporting other families.
I am thankful for their transparency and vulnerability. Michael and Ashley live in Bakersfield, CA, and are currently in the process of surrogacy. Please keep them in your prayers as they anticipate Baby Anton coming in April of 2024!
Click the links below to learn more about their story or how to help others struggling with infertility.
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In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I sit down with Vince Sierra. Vince lives in Southern California with his lovely wife Hannah of 18 years and their four children. Vince is a videographer, photographer, father, husband, friend, and leader. Of his many talents, I greatly admire his ability to learn, reflect, and grow from experience. Vince shares a Bible story about one of his favorite hobbies, fishing, and how it relates to His relationship with Jesus and the church and its purpose. Vince is a loyal friend, helpful, and aspires to grow in every area of his life. I hope you learn from this talk as much as I did.
Follow him on social:
@sierracreativeco
@openiris
Youtube:
Sierra Creative
In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Liz and Joselyn talk about all the things. Joselyn shares much knowledge about women's health, her life as a single mom, homeschooling, her faith, and so many other things. Joselyn and her family own a small business called Monarch Nutrition a gourmet gluten-free keto bakery. Joselyn also enjoys making sourdough bread and other yummy health-centered recipes. Joselyn is the person I call to talk about weird stuff and serious stuff and I always learn something new. I hope you learn from her, too!
Follow her on social!
@joselyn_noelle_
@a_friend_in_knead
@monarch.nutrition
According to March of Dimes, "Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy in the womb before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Some women have a miscarriage before they know they’re pregnant.We don’t know all the causes of miscarriage, but chromosome problems are often to blame. It can take weeks to months or more for a body to recover from a miscarriage. It may take longer to recover emotionally." (marchofdimes.org)
In this episode, I sit down with Brooke Lawrence, who shares her story of working through miscarriage. She and her husband live in Bakersfield, California, with their 18month old son. Brooke is vulnerable, honest, and bold as she shares how she navigated through not one but two miscarriages. This is such a sensitive topic, and I am grateful to Brooke for trusting me.
If you've experienced miscarriage, please know your story is real, and your emotions are valid, and your baby is loved.
Regina is a dynamic person with a big heart. She is a talented and highly sought-after nail technician in Southern California and Dallas, Texas. In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Liz and Regina talk about owning a business, working through difficult times, showing up for others, and so much more! Regina is in Bakersfield but moving full-time to Dallas, Texas, in May. She is your girl if you're in the Dallas area and looking for a skilled nail technician and a friend. Regina is witty, kind, giving, and thoughtful, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do.
Talk soon :) ]
In this episode, I sit down with Adrian Monge (pronounced Mon-Heh) :P. Adrian is a loving human who makes everyone around him feel seen and heard. Adrian lives in Bakersfield with his lovely wife, Jennifer, and their six kids. Adrian loves to go on adventures, leads a Bible Study for men, has a landscaping business, and has a heart to pastor and show others how to love and live like Jesus. Adrian and I talked about grief and how being vulnerable can be one of the toughest skills to learn. I hope you enjoy!
To learn more about Adrian, give him a follow on Instagram
@adrian_monge_413
In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I sit down with the Chief Marketing Officer, Luke Johnson, of Healthcare Finance Direct. HFD is a fintech company offering pay-over-time options to healthcare providers. The company was founded in 2009 and is a privately owned organization located in Bakersfield, California. We discuss the importance of working hard, staying in the mix as an owner, and the everchanging market of fintech. Luke is down to earth and finds value in getting his hands dirty. He is a family man and holds his faith in high regard; I appreciated his honesty as he opened up about finding balance. I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into a booming industry!
What do a barber, an esthetician, and a teacher have in common? Well, a whole lot more than you'd ever think! In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I sit down with the hosts of Literally Same Podcast. Aly, Nat, and Kate started their podcast to find connections and to include others on their journeys. What started out as a fun project has turned into something each of them didn't realize they needed. Being a human is hard- being a female human is unique and can bring on a whole lot of challenges. The girls open up about their insecurities, current struggles, and ultimately their road to finally starting their podcast. They are insightful, caring, compassionate, and a whole lot of fun! I hope you enjoy!
Find them here: Literally Same Podcast
Justann Hollenbeck is one cool and determined person. She is a nurse, mama, wife, daughter, friend, AND recent Arbonne District Manager. After having her second baby, Justann noticed something was off in her body. As many of us do, she brushed it off and went through a lot of it on her own. When the 2022 New Year hit, she know she wanted to make a change for the better. In this episode of Tell Me Everything, you will learn about her journey with Post Partum Depression and how she's working through it. Hope you enjoy!
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Mike and Elyse Riddle are a HOOT. Together, they raise three boys Jonah, Judah, and Jack. In this episode, we discuss the dynamics of raising very different kids, discipline styles, parenting roles, and lots of other randomness. Mike also talks about where the youngest, Jack got his name--- it's hilarious and unexpected! I hope you learn and enjoy it as much as I did.
Tom Hollenbeck is a kind-hearted, genuine guy with an innate desire to find the truth. In this episode, we talk about his transition from pursuing architecture to becoming an artist, to where he is now, a pastor. He shares why he made the switch from Catholocism to Christianity and how he often gets made fun of for his unending curiosity. Tom and I had a lot of fun talking and I hope you enjoy it!
In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I sit down with Nick and Ana Hernandez. They have three children, including Bubba, who is Autistic. I enjoyed learning about the diagnosis, behaviors, and amazingly unique minds of Autistic people. Nick and Ana shared their story, and it was informative, helpful, and authentic ----I hope you enjoy it!
Helpful Links:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/081298515X/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_QC8QYHSQBTEJC17AZRJ7
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0547636458/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_W30MKZ8PX6KR83HF9XVK
In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I talk with Nick and Ana Hernandez about their journey to becoming parents. They were told by their doctors that they had a ZERO percent chance of having any biological children...join me as I find out the crazy ups and downs of their story. It was so interesting and complex that we had to pause and they will be coming back to tell us MORE. Be on the lookout.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Heidi Parra-Heidi Parraaaa! (I can't help but sing her name LOL) She is such a fun human. In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I learned so much. Heidi is a photographer, videographer, and missionary. When she's not taking beautiful photos, she's crossing crocodile-infested waters to share the Gospel with the unreached. Yes--she is fantastic, funny, silly, and so down to earth. Happy listening :)
I hope you enjoy it!
P.S. Here are the links I promised to share below:
(Check out and purchase all her beautiful prints!)
@heidii_parra on Instagram
The book we talked about at the beginning of the episode that will rock your socks: Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson
In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Kowan Miller and I talk about so many things! Kowan shares his story about how he went from working for a church to taking a risk to start his own business. We discuss politics, creativity, and all of his upcoming adventures. Kowan is a photographer and videographer and you can find him @kowanmillerphotography and kowanmiller.com
Hope you enjoy it!
In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I have a fun chat with my little brother, Dominique. We talk about education, setting goals, the SMART method, and something called the Pomodoro technique. Dominique also shares what he and his wife, Lindsay use to keep their goals focused. It is a very fancy term called... "The Scoot, Toot, and Boot" LOL- he made it up and it works for them.
Hope you enjoy it.
Hi. This episode is a little different since it is a bit of a "How-to" episode of Tell Me Everything. Justin and I are a team. He's the brains behind the operation so I ask him all the questions about podcast equipment, the editing process, uploading process, and he throws in other very useful "nerdy" helpful tips. If you want to start a Pod... then what are you waiting for?
Reach out to Justin on Instagram @J.layne_ or @laynecreative
P.S. be on the lookout for a Youtube video we are working on (this stuff takes time). It will go more into detail about "How to Podcast."
Hope you enjoy :)
Hellloooooo---in this episode, I sit down with [Myself] and tell you about my amazing friend's persistence that led to her recent marriage and accomplishments (spoiler alert, she became a firefighter). I also share some information about what I'm currently reading and how it impacts my life right now. There is ALWAYS a reason not to do something... In this episode, I hope you feel inspired to work through the tough stuff and get it DONE. I believe in you.
Talk soon :)
Links to the books I talk about and recommend. (P.S. if you are sensitive the 1st book does have some cuss words. Just wanted to let ya know...)
1. Everything is Figureoutable
2. Enter Wild
This episode of Tell Me Everything is unlike any other. I sit down with Jon and we just start talking. He is fun, relatable, honest, genuine, and oh so very talented. Jon lives with his beautiful wife and 3 girls in Bakersfield, California. He has been a musician his whole life and shares why he never "followed" his dream to fame. Jon opens up about childhood trauma and briefly touches on how it has affected his mental health. Jon and I had SO much to talk about that he will definitely be invited back for round 2. Hope you enjoy it!
To learn more about Jon, and his music check him out on Instagram @jonrangermusic
To book him for an event visit jonranger.com
To listen to the song that had me in tears in my car check him out on Spotify
In this episode of Tell Me Everything, I sit down with the owner of Oasis Air and Solar. As a businessman with over 30 years of experience, I leaned in on his wisdom and expertise in air conditioning, heating, solar, and something very unique called indoor air quality. We also discussed the importance of integrity in a business and not cutting corners, even if that means spending a few more dollars. I hope you enjoy it!
If you have any questions, give Oasis a call at 661-322-COOL (2665)