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Michael is best known for his role as Maury Levy the Lawyer for the Gangs in The Wire ® on HBO. Michael has also toured with two Broadway shows, Les Misérables and The Producers. Michael has acted and directed in Playhouses all over the country. Michael is a writer and has written four books, including

Audition Psych 101, The Stage Actors Handbook written in conjunction with Julie Garnye, Letters from Backstage, and Answers from the Working Actor written in conjuction with Jackie Apodaca. You can order here https://www.michaelkostroff.com/author.

Michael is a great person. I hope you enjoy hanging out with him as much as I did.

Laurie has had over a hundred children move through her life as a foster mother. The state of need for foster care is high in all states. The children come broken and move from home to home until they find a place to help them. This is a story of the helpers in the world the ones who lead with love and accomplish so much more than can be measured. Thank you for listening to Garland Pepper Presents.

Jon Batton is our guest today, and we talk about his trip to Ukraine to deliver supplies.  There are twists and turns in this story and a lot of people's lives are blessed by these ladies from Scotland who he met online. He asked how he could help and this is his story.  It is quite a story of the remarkable things we can do as humans for the good of others.  This is a story of service to humanity.  

A bit more about ADD and mental health, mindset, update on current status with new medications. How's your mental health

How is your mental health? Do you have a morning routine? Take ten With me

Medicine side effects, acting, and self-actualization Oh My

Today I get on about medical care and a few other ideas. This is day two of ten minute Monologue style. I have a couple of rules. 1 it has to be ten minutes at least, 2 I have to listen to it. 3 I have to publish as is no matter what, no edits.

In this episode I talk about the Oregon Symphony, with the Dandy Warhols, 33 years of marriage, The record release party with the Dandy Warhols. RockMaker, Communication and a few other things. This is a solo project, and I am going to be doing more of this so that I can get better at it.

 Darren is a strong, sensitive, kind, active and wise black gay Englishman. Darren is highly empathic.  Empathy is the knowledge of pain and joy in others.  Darren is active in his empathy; he chose a career where he works with the most vulnerable among us. He can do this because he has had his metal tested by life.  Darren is a dynamic human being. When he finds the pain he goes in, without fear, but with love and compasson.  When confronted with injustice he roars.  Darren is a leader who seeks answers and drives solutions. Darren brings people together to work on and through the tough issues of our time.   His story of being a black gay man in London is the tale of a man twice shunned, once for being black and another for being gay.   These challenges have created a wise man. 

We talk about psychic energy and consciousness, and so many other things enjoy the show.  

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Thank you Dr. Duncan Calver for taking the time to find my story. This was a fun way to usher back into the Garland Pepper Podcast.  I have not published much in the last year.  I have been studying acting, while also working on healing some old stories.  In the last year I have lost 25 lbs and have gained perspectives that will be valuable to the podcast.  I love podcasting. I promise to bring you bold, bright,  and brilliant souls to witness from all over the world, from all walks of life.  In our journey through Garland Pepper I promise to find the heart and soul of our human stories.  

Zizi is 84 going on 26. Her resilience and curiosity about life is a pleasure to behold. While most folks I meet her age figure they got it all figured out and don't want to learn anything else, Zizi challenges herself, she assumes very little and is as curious as a three-year-old. To live as long as she has and to still live in wonder and grace requires paying attention to all the wonders of the universe.  Zizi goes all in on whatever the experience is.  84 and in a wheelchair diagnosed with Polio at the age of one. She persisted and persists to this day.  She is an inspiration to many and loved wherever she goes.  Enjoy and remember to support The show download and support.  

Best selling author of 6 books available on Amazon

Audible you can download Revelations a Spiritual Journey.  Narrated by none other than Gary Fox 

What is your shadow self?  Is there a difference between self-love and Narcicissim? Why do we choose safe-keeping?   What's the state of mental health therapy in the US today?  Duncan and I talk about these ideas and so much more.  Listen up Subscribe and support Garland Pepper Presents.  

Help to …Learn Observe Vulnerability Engagement

Erick Brooks is a dynamic man, he has had an illustrious life the kind of life many Dream of. Eric has always been a high achiever, and the achievements are vast and varied:

Virgin Group first Black President of Virgin Records Urban a division that generated over $75 million annually, Executive VP of Marketing and Promotions for Priority Records working with NWA, Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. So yes; Eric has had some time in the Hip hop world. I met Eric in a much different world. A world of gratitude, I connected with his energy the first time I heard him. I knew nothing about him except that I wanted to know him better and glad I got to so. 

Eric runs deep his soul is expansive, and after all that fortune and fame his heart took over.

This is that story, of a man coming to his heart and moving through life from there.

Help to love is a project Eric is putting together that puts all these ducks in a row for you and helps you to love.

After you start listening to the show Give Help to Love, a follow on Facebook andYou tube.

#helptolove #help #Love #tolove

Infinite are the possibilities with this young man.Infinite is harnessing  energy to create a self - determined existence.    Anthony and I talk about mindset, acting, creative process independence vs interdependence.  This show is a blast and you will have a great time listening to Infinite Anthony Gaut .  

#Glenn Morshower  #Acting #Texas #Oregon #Worldevents  

#Manifest #Prince #PurpleRain #Spiderman #followyourdreams 

Sharetha is a force of nature,  She is the result of couscous choices that she manifested in her life that have created a soul that is alive and vibrant self affirming and driving.  Sharetha didn't start out like she is now most of her choices where about clearing away the mess she was born into and the tragic events that would unfold later in her life that would shake her to her core.  There are parts of this story that can be challenging to hear but i invite you to listen through it if you can, To remove the dross from the gold you must heat it. The universe does not let us bypass our challenges,This we must go through them. This is where the growth happens.  Love yourself and Love your others.   

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Interconnectedness, is Subrmani's word of the year. It is his purpose to increase connectedness among all people.  He does this throgh his writing and various other communication methods.  He hosts several rooms on clubhouse and writes for a local journal all while increasing awareness of disabilities and the people who live with them.  Subramani is a beautiful soul and his story is a heroes journey of self-determination and divine support.  You can read  his blog at https://grapplingwithrp.wordpress.com/.  #RP 

Bobby Dixon is one of my favorite people.  His life experience is varied and his tenacity is high.  Bobby is a sports natural.  In Line skating is his mastery but is also a gymnast a runner a bike rider a caprpenter.  Bobby mom is white and his dad is black.  This gave Bobby two very different world views and has opened his heart to the fragility of the human being and the worlds that shape us as humans.  

Frankie Walter is a Musician From Lagos Nigera,  His music is  soulful and rich in African rhythms Frankie is a master at buildin exclenece into heavenly harmonies.  Frankie is easy to Find Just type in Frankie Walter in Youtube or Instagram and you will find the man with the golden voice also known as Toni Boi doing beautiful things to the world.  His mission as stated by the priest at birth s to bring happiness in the world. You will see why when you listen to Frankie his music, lyrics philosophy.  Peace and Love to you all.  

 Do you believe in angels? What do you do when angels follow you around London?  When others see it, do you pay them any mind?

You get to the Art of it you accept life as a gift . You accept your divinity.  Getting to the ART of it,  is what Eleni Did. Angels emerge from a fire that left her and her daughter in dire straits, she emerges with an exibit of angels. And these angels save her emotionaly, and financially. New puropse found.  Eleni has art throughout the world and several galleries London Look her up on-line. Enjoy the show. Eleni has an amazing story and is a masterful storyteller. 

On line you can find Eleni's amazing art  at http://gallerygagoushi.com/

or.  http://gallerygagoushi.com/Biog.aspx

In our second conversation I find Jonathan in a treatment center. He self checked in.  This is a show about addiction, about war, about South Africa, about family, about sex about love agression rugby loss fear power and healing through stories we tell ourselves.  Stories of the hungry for love  for needing validation stories of loss and empty victoies.   How many of us fill the voids  or hide with some form of addiction?. The more we love ourselves the better it gets. Listen up and enjoy 

I met Jonathan on clubhouse, he has a wit and a charm that is fun and hard to catch up to if you dont figure it out.  Jonathan starts his life in Rhodesia and moves to South Africa at the age of eight.  His stories are varied and the telling magnanomous.  Jonathan is a born story teller and he has lived the tales from Apartaid Conscripted to war in Angola at 18. Serious issues with addiction and pain covering mind numbing tom folllery to break away from the stories that haunt and it seldom works. So you go to a new place can just be and know that you are okay.  Thats where I caught to Jonathan and it my pleasure to share this with you.   Thank you 

This taco truck has a big menu Isidro is the Taco Philosopher and he puts flavors to mind and wraps em up in a nice warm tortilla. 

Fake foods Traditional vs not traditional,Taco Bell is American food.  What does it take to be the best at things?  

Is there a perfect taco?

Grasshoppers are high in protein,Crawdads are yummy water insects, and shrimp are insects in the sea

Food in modern times philosophy all wrapped in 10,000 tacos

What is food but agriculture, How to does a bullshitter make it work when the truth is un deniable, When life throws you a cow you make carne asada. Racisim is sad. Kindess and gratitude are key components to life and the best burrito is mate with truth forgiveness and enrichment.  Listhen up you will love Isidro.  

https://www.tenthousandtacos.com/

Manny Cabo is a force of nature a man who has designed his life around his passions.  He is a singer and that is his first love.  He is a professional Photographer and he specializes in Rock and Roll  photography and he does excellent work.   Manny is also a podcaster and is in the top two percent  in the music categories in the podcast world.  He loves what he does and it shows.  Manny is a motivational force and used his skills to help his friends on the voice get the right perspectives about themselves and the process of competing in such a competitive event.  Manny was the support team for those who were afraid to shine and those who did not shine bright enough. Kindness is a gift .  I really enjoyed hanging out with Manny Check him out on youtube spotify and at his dot com Manny has it all going on.  Hows your mojo? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y16ck46WS8c&list=PLX4skd58YW3nRO25vchHH1xQ9IPHTJQll&index=2

Mannycabo.com 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4eQkPHfX89Xqos7E6RN0E8?autoplay=true

https://www.instagram.com/themannycabo/

Dj Anjali and the Incredible Kid have been Keeping Portland Weird  for two decades with massive Bhangra Latin clash dance parties.  They are DJ's with a whole new approach. This is the story of how Portlands best DJ's two years running got started.  This is a love story with music and with culture and two people who just harvest love in the spaces they create. Dj Anjali and the Incredible Kid is an experience a unique and uplifting experience a mind blowing ass moving experience that blends of sounds you don't often hear at a dance party.  I believe that dance is Sacred and anyone who creates spaces that build communities of dance is a master of the universe and I would add incredible. 

DJ Anjali and the Incredible Kid will be resuming parties in the Portland Area See Anjaliandthekid.com for details of upcoming shows

https://anjaliandthekid.com/theincredibleblog/?fbclid=IwAR0PPMLhOMAiRtBbsxl5RPjVoVV84f2X4a_NDbweyBy18Kt9YHU-LhXKstc

Tomi is a Nigerian man who lost his sight in a violent attack.  Tomi is an inspiration, After loosing his sight he went into deep depression and was suicidal, Tomi has listened to motivational materials for years and all the words came to him in his darkness, The words are the magic that allowed him to heal his pain and forgive the man who shot him. Pulled his misson together to help the Blind people of Nigeria using his story to promote awareness that there is no safety net in Nigeria. Tomi is a positive force in the world and you will love his story.  

Allan's  story begins in Apartied South Africa, He served in the Army and experienced great tragedy resulting in PTSD and self destructive behavior for many years following his time in Angola.  Allan's Life has been challenging  but its what we do with the challenges that make the difference. Allan became obsessed with the book think and Grow Rich by Napolian Hill a classic book that will reframe the way you think about manifesing your future.  I Highly recomend this book.   Allan is a man who has lost it all and built it up a few times. he served on Tony Robbins Leadership team for 20 years and worked with landmark, helping people discover the stories that limit them in life.  You may want to listen to this show a few times becuase Allen Pumps you up and tells great stories. Dehydration Warning these stories can get deep and you may find a place where you feel all the emotions.  Go ahead and let those emotions flow and feel the story, Empathy is good for you.   Love yourself and love your others. IcT9sOc11DBLnXMITvcI

Andrea Holzner comes to her life mission as many do through tragedy.  Andrea's Mother  was diagnosed with Alzheimer disease and witnessed first hand the challenges that exist in the world of Geriatric care and more Specifically the Alzheimer's.disease and the mental health of not only the patient but the caregivers as well.   Her goal is to bring a light to the challenges in the medical industry. Asking for solutions here get your big brains working and lets find them.  Love Ya'll 

Sara is a musician,  who formed a band #The Lower 48 while attending and arts high school.  They went straight into Touring and spent years touring.  The band is no more and I met Sara after the break up while she was working on her solo career.  Life sends us curveballs sometimes.  I Love singer songwriters, I think they are the bravest of the musicians becuase it is all out there naked for the world to judge. When I see someone pull it off with grace dignity and power I find myself marveling.  Music is a tough road to make it on and Sara has decided to get her Mortitian liscense to help with the flow of money. We talk about the changes in life and moving back to #Mora #Minnesota  a sister city of Mora #Sweeden Where the have the longest ski race called the #Vasaloppet.  I hope you enjoy hanging out with Sara as much as I have.  

Happy Birthday Garland Pepper 

The slang "Let's Burn one" takes on a whole new meaning in Gates Oregon when the Beachie Creek fire swept through the Santiam canyon it took most of the town of Gates Oregon.  In the town of Gates was a small dispensary done up as if you were walking back in time. Turn tables and kitch from the seventies.  The quality was excellent and the revenue for the small town of Gates was increased by a factor of 3.  Pot is good for the economy.  Thorin was the Mayor of Mill City Oregon a town just. a few miles away from Gates.  Mill City has a no pot ordinace and are loosing money everyday because of it. Stop by the CBD shop open Wednesday through Saturday from 11-7   sign and sign the petition if you are a resident of Mill City .  

https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/oregons-small-towns-revel-in-weed-tax-windfall/  

https://www.kptv.com/news/marijuana-businesses-left-to-own-devices-to-rebuild-from-oregon-wildfires/article_bb338aa6-fd32-11ea-8d1b-a72247a95d73.html

Breathe in Breathe out.  

Laura and I met on the Clubhouse chat App. We were in a room with amazing people talking about life stories and Lauras story was so dynamic i had to share it with you.  After years of being a high performer running  Marathons and building a multi million dollar busines Laura suffered a life altering depression that was so deep that could not pull herself out for five years.  Like the Phoenix Laura is rising and started a new company called Muuv that sells electric bikes.  She is a major vendor at Burning man she has a business model where you can order your scooter for Burning Man pick your scooters up In Gurlach before going to Burning Man.  This is has been the bulk of her business and this year with no burning man she is in a spot.  Laura is a fighter and a goer i think you will really enjoy the show.  

#BurningMan #Muuv #MentalHealth.   https://muuvbikes.com/ 

I first encountered Casle at the Silverton reservoir years ago.  She would Kyac and while she was out she would clean up the lake. She would come back with trash every day.  One day a lady dropped a bag at the dock and Casle got out of the kyack and helped the lady understand the error of her ways.  They say that all it takes is one person to make the change and it is true. Since Casle has been cleaning the lake others have taken notice and the area looks so much better.  She doesn't stop there she has built a network of paddlers from around the world She has built a Kyacing community called the Church of the Double Bladed Paddle.  I think you wil love Casle Portner and her stories and if you are into paddling join the Church of the Double Bladed Paddle on Facebook.  

Dina is an upbeat person and her attitude is infectious.  She is part of. the farm to table organic and local food movement.  Her Company Vida Tortilla is using native New Hampshire Corn and making some delicious products. I have had them and they are delicious.  LIsten up and you will hear the ins and outs of starting your own business and just hanging out with Dina is fun.  You will love her energy.    

What's coming up and how are you doing? 

I first met Nandkishor through a podcasting website.  He was asking if people would be interested in a podcast on Neuroscience.  I responded that I would love to host him on the show and that Neuroscience is a very interesting thing to me.  After a few scheduling mishaps we finally got together and I am glad we did.  Nandkishor is doing important work in the field of neuro science. HIs field of focus is the links between the brain and body. He has a couple of start ups in the works and a podcast called the Neuroscine of Everything.  Listen to the show I think you will enjoy it.  

This week on Garland Pepper Presents we have Nandkishor Muley a doctor of Neuroscience working in Switzerland.  Also, My good friend Spinning Johnny C   Listen up Yall 

Gerrod and Thomas started the Awfully Irish Podcast last May and have done close to 200 Shows.  We met in June or July andwe did a show .This is our meet back up.  They do a lot of Youtube as well.  So check em out.  I just love these guys real nice fellows.   They ask anyone to be on their show and they are having luck.  We talk about Ireland and Offaly.  We meet back up as the young gentlemen have just started university much to their sadness they are doing Uni from home.  We talk about too many things to mention, so go ahead discover for yourselves the Joy of hanging out with Gerrond and Thomas on the Awfully Irish Podcast.   

Garland welcomes you to The Garland Pepper show.  Here he talks about genders stuff, and he is an idiot in the gender world, bless his heart. He talks about depression and chopping wood. You know the fun stuff.  Its just a ramble with Garland Pepper because why not?  Okay so you really want to know the reason. Well I had two shows this week that didn't pan out and one that Did Jessie Michael Geronimo Valencia  was a fun interview what an adventerous sou so that was fun.  Been working with Danny on the backside of the web page.  Its been fun.     

Jessie is a man who follows his passion and he has three main passions 

The White mountains  of Arizona where his lives and is working to build a new county. Jessie loves Music with his band Gorky which he started in high school and loves so much he joined the army so that he could get enough bonus money to buy gear.  Jessie is an alumnus of The David Lynch Film School at Maharishi University.  This is a fun conversation, this is the first time that Jessie and I ever chatted in real life It was good getting to know him. 

Look up His Band Gorky #Gorky Check out the Sitgraves County movement #Sitgraves #Arizona #DavidLynch #Maharishi

Nathan is passionate about water all things water, but mainly purity of water.  Nathan is a surfer and has spent much of his life on the water.  The surf is a place to become passionate about water especially when you see it being soiled by our choices in society.  Surfriders are a group that fight polution in the ocean. Nathan is also involved in water systems he installs them and is also involved in trying to move policy from a general approach to a more local approach to clean water for all.   Enjoy The show.  

I have stayed away from political conversations for the most part.  I feel that the field is full and you could get much better insight from other sources than this if you want it.  That being said I do think that the way we interact needs to be considered.  In terms of Politics in general we do not really go there.  What we talk about is communication itself and how we can do it better.  There are plenty of good ideas in here and I would love to hear each of your ideas about the things we talk about.  Have you had success with people who think differently than you? Are you frustrated about how to approach and open up conversations?  We have some ideas in here.  What are your intentions when communicating?  Are you a generous person?  Would you listen to someone who hasn't heard you out first?  What is the outcome you desire?  Is your method of communication getting the results you desire?  Seek to understand then then to be understood.  

Love yourself  Love your others #Truth #Beauty #Love

Steve is a good man and I had the best time haning out with him.  There are a lot of good nuggets in here for you. Some leaders are born some are built over time and experience.  Steve is a natural-born leader and that is something that he didn't want to be.  His Drill instructor informed him of the fact that he will be found out; The cream comes to the top. We have a case of the reluctant leader which is very common. Because to lead means we must challenge others to be better.  To lead means we have to live up to a higher standard. To lead is to gain trust by being true to your words and deeds.  No wonder so many shy away from leading.  We all shine through with our talents and after talking with Steve it is obvious that leadership is his passion and his obvious destiny.  His years of rubbing shoulders with Corporate exectutives and leading in a corporate environment gave him many skills and he is now following the teaching path. Leveraging his knowlege and skills to help the next generation of leaders.  Listen up I think you will enjoy getting to know Steve as much as I did.  This is a long show but we could have talked for hours more.   Thank you rembmber to subscribe to the podcast. 

#Business #Leadership #BLM #Truth #Beauty #