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Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Theo

30 episodes

4 days ago

In this inspiring episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, Theo sits down with Sam Spencer who is a gender-fluid, non-binary individual who found the courage to live authentically later in life. Through decades of teaching, creating, and raising a family, Sam’s story reminds us that it’s never too late to rediscover who you are. Together, Theo and Sam explore what “freedom” really means from the point of view of liberation of self-expression to the power of chosen family and community support. This co...

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In this inspiring episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, Theo sits down with Sam Spencer who is a gender-fluid, non-binary individual who found the courage to live authentically later in life. Through decades of teaching, creating, and raising a family, Sam’s story reminds us that it’s never too late to rediscover who you are. Together, Theo and Sam explore what “freedom” really means from the point of view of liberation of self-expression to the power of chosen family and community support. This co...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/30)

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

A Divine Love Letter to My Inner Child

Sometimes the most healing words don’t come from a sermon or a friend. Sometimes the message you need to hear arrives in the quiet mornings, through tears, breath, and an honest prayer. In this intimate episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I share a message I received in a moment of deep exhaustion. A message that reminded me that my past is not my punishment, my pain is not my identity, and that it’s safe to rebuild and begin again. This is a love letter to my inner child, a gentle invitation to ...

1 week ago

10 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

The Weight of Leadership: Choosing Integrity Over Approval

Leadership isn’t glamorous. It’s not about applause, validation, or popularity. More often than not, it’s about carrying weight, facing criticism, and being misunderstood by the very people you’re trying to help. In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, Theo shares a raw reflection on the true challenge of leadership: the loneliness, the opposition, and the rejection that can come when you choose to stand firm in your values. ☕ Why being liked isn’t the job of a leader ☕ How to anchor you...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

The Fire Within: Reclaiming Passion Without Burning Out

What happens when passion feels more like a wildfire than a warm nurturing light? In this deeply personal episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I share my own journey with passion and how it once consumed me, left me burned out, and why I chose to lock it away. But lately, something has shifted. Passion wants to return but not as chaotic force, it wants to return as a youthful spark. This conversation is about learning to hold passion differently: not as an enemy to fear, but as a companion that ca...

3 weeks ago

7 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Tim Harris on Empowering Youth & Freestyle Music with Escape Ministries

In this episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, we welcome Tim Harris who is a nonprofit leader, youth mentor, music coach, and freestyle artist whose passion sits right at the intersection of community and creativity. Tim works with Escape Ministries in Holland, Michigan, where he helps suspended students reintegrate into public schools. His mission is to ensure that youth who often fall through the cracks of society encounter support, opportunity, and belonging. At the same time, Tim is an artist a...

4 weeks ago

49 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

General Woodshop & The Factory GR: Alberto Garza on Building Community and Business Branding

In this episode of Theo’s Coffee Break podcast we sit down with Alberto Garza, an established business owner, community builder, and co-owner of both General Woodshop and The Factory in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Alberto shares the story behind co-owning General Woodshop and The Factory, reflecting on his journey from banking outreach to building, the resilience it took to relocate and establish a new brand, and his vision for creating spaces that are rooted in retaining talent, collabo...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Justice, Ego, and the Power of Truth

In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I open up about something we’ve all faced: false narratives. When people are hurt, the healthy response is to seek distance and protect themselves. But when ego takes over, stories get twisted into weapons and then gossip, grudges, and smear campaigns that have nothing to do with healing or justice get out of control!! In this coffee break session we breakdown: The difference between healthy boundaries and ego-driven punishmentWhy gossip and rumors...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Akanke’s Room: Where Words Become Witness with Shayna Akanke Marie

In this episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I sit down with thee Shayna “Akanke” Marie who is a poet, art activist, creative entrepreneur, and quiet force behind so many of Grand Rapids’ truth-telling spaces. As the founder of Akanke’s Room, narrative strategist at The Diatribe, and collaborator on projects like A City Within A City, GRMiFi (Media Initiative & Film Incubator), and Reaching Beyond Bias; Shayna has built rooms where art and activism meet healing and transformation. In this coff...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

What a Coffee Break Really Means to Me (In Memory of Grandma & Grandpa VanderVeen)

For me, a coffee break has never been just about coffee... I've always seen it as another way to connect with family, catch up with friends, or even connect within the community, workplace, or even with myself. In this reflective solo episode, I have decided to share how my earliest memories of coffee at my grandparents’ kitchen table and childhood home shaped my understanding of love, care, and presence with those around me and myself. In remembering my Grandma VanderVeen’s playful tea...

1 month ago

8 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Stop Keeping Score: Love, Control, and Emotional Freedom

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t do anything right like no matter how hard you tried you were made to feel like you are never enough? This episode was created for the ones who’ve been micromanaged in love, guilted by those they trusted, and told that keeping score was the only way to protect yourself. Today, we lay it all out on the coffee table for us to discuss: The quiet damage of over-correction disguised as loveWhy “keeping score” only drains your joyHow real love creates space and...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

The Sound of Honey Falling: Faith, Identity & the Poetry of Becoming with Alexis Stark

In this episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, Theo sits down with Alexis Stark who is a journalist, poet, educator, and West Michigan creative to talk about the intersections of faith, queerness, and storytelling. Alexis shares the heart behind her forthcoming poetry collection The Sound of Honey Falling, the role of journalism in shaping community narratives, and what it means to live authentically at the crossroads of Christianity and queer identity. Together, they explore themes of healing, belo...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Pull Up a Chair: An Open Invitation to Join Theo’s Coffee Break

This episode is an open invitation straight from Theo of Theo's Coffee Break. If you’ve been listening to Theo’s Coffee Break and thought, “I’d love to share my story, too” this is your sign. Theo is inviting listeners (yes, you!) to become future guests on the podcast. Whether you want to share your journey, offer insight, or just have an honest conversation at the coffee table, this is your chance to connect. And if you know someone whose voice deserves to be heard, send them Theo’s w...

2 months ago

2 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

A Day in the Life of a Soulful Entrepreneur

In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to be your own boss. Entrepreneurship comes with the promise of freedom, your own schedule, and the power to call your own shots. But here’s the plot twist: without structure, freedom can quickly become drifting… and drifting can lead to burnout or even failure. I’ll walk you through my actual day literally from the night-before prep, to the rituals that keep me grounded, to the work blocks and ...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Mad Ethnic, Real Stories: Daveed Benoit on Film, Community & Creative Legacy

In this powerful episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, Theo sits down with filmmaker, community builder, and creative visionary Daveed Benoit, founder of Mad Ethnic and the creative force behind the Grand Rapids Media Initiative film incubator. Together, they explore: The roots of Daveed’s artistic journeyHow storytelling became his form of protest, purpose, and powerWhy building community through film matters more than everHis upcoming short film The Rink and what it means to Daveed, who also star...

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Building a Brand Like a Garden

What if branding wasn’t just about business, but about planting something meaningful? In today’s solo episode, we’re diving into what it truly takes to build a brand that feels alive, aligned, and rooted in purpose. From defining your mission to creating an experience people remember, I’ll walk you through 8 essential steps to grow your brand like a garden with care, intention, and patience. Whether you’re just starting out or refining what you’ve already created, this episode is for the visi...

3 months ago

8 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Your Life Has Already Begun

What if the life you’re waiting for… is already happening? In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, Theo shares a deeply personal journey of self-worth, identity, and the myth of “arrival.” If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll finally be happy when...,” this is your sign to stop waiting and start living now. Featuring gentle affirmations, personal storytelling, and an honest reflection on what it means to be present, this episode is a reminder that your life has already begun and that you don’t ...

3 months ago

7 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

From BTS Fan to Business Owner: Christine Hang’s Creative Entrepreneurial Journey

In today’s episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends Christine Hang. She is a creator and founder of Honeycee Shop, loyal BTS fan, and an inspiration of all things regarding building community, monetizing creativity, and embodying joy. 💜 Christine opens up about how her love for K-pop culture inspired her to start her own small business, and what it’s taught her about growth, grit, and doing what lights you up. We talk about the beginnings of Honeycee Shop, the h...

3 months ago

51 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

At Theo’s Coffee Table, Your Words Matter

Today’s episode is a love letter from my coffee table to yours. This is for the quiet listener, the kind commenter, the presence felt in every email, DM, and voice note. Your words have reminded me why this coffee table exists. This isn’t just my podcast anymore. It’s our conversation. And today, I want to say thank you. Your voice, your heart, your story they have found their way to Theo’s Coffee Break and now are always welcome here. And the coffee? It’s on, it’s hot, and ready for you take...

3 months ago

3 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

The Cost of Choosing Happiness

In this honest solo episode, Theo invites you to sit at the coffee table for a raw reflection on what it really costs to choose your own happiness and why so many people try to talk you out of it. Through personal stories and real talk, Theo explores why we shrink ourselves to stay palatable, why we carry other people’s doubts, and how to break free from the spell of feeling like you are “not enough.” If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more, or doubted yourself because others doubted you ...

3 months ago

10 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Music AI: How Tech is Reshaping Sound

Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the future of music. From songwriting and production to the way we discover and share songs. In this solo deep dive, Theo explores the fascinating (and controversial) world of AI in music. Is AI a threat to human creativity or a powerful tool for artists? Grab your coffee and join the conversation about what’s changing, what’s possible, and what we should never lose in the process. Welcome back to Theo's coffee table where the coffee is always on and warm....

3 months ago

9 minutes

Theo's Coffee Break Podcast

Music Industry, Diversity & Sharing Creative Truth: Chris Cutting of Chris Cutting Music

In this episode, Theo sits down with Chris Cutting who is a composer, producer, and creative collaborator. Theo and Chris talk about what it means to carve out your own lane in the music industry while Chris shares insights from co-writing with top-tier artists and producers like David D.A. Doman aka D.A. Got That Dope, and how he navigates the ever-changing music scene. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the music industry and stay true to your sound, pull up a ch...

3 months ago

51 minutes