
Second Scene with Michael
By Michael Cohen
Secret hobby? Second career? Everyone has something! Every Tuesday is a new episode with a new guest's second scene.
This podcast is a Dweebs Global production. Any donations will support free mentorship programs, helping people everywhere develop their second (or first!) scenes.
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Second Scene with MichaelSep 10, 2020

S04E21 - Isvari Maranwe - Co-Founder of Dweebs Global and CEO of the DG Sentinel
Isvari Maranwe is a national security attorney who has written for the Boston Globe, spoken at TEDx talks, researched physics at CERN and the Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, and represented Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. government. She is also a co-founder of Dweebs Global, a non-profit organization which provides free mentorship to everyone in need from career strategy to mental health. On top of that she is the CEO of the DG Sentinel, a new upcoming community media platform that shares diverse stories from real people around the world.
https://dgsentinel.org
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E20 - Dori Durbin - Children's Book Author & Illustrator
Dori was forced to change her life after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis after her first child was born. She holds a BA in English, a secondary teaching certification. She went from teacher to fitness coach to now a children's book author and illustrator. She also works as a coach to others who are wanting to help and write books for children.
https://www.doridurbin.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E19 - Jim Schneider - From Education Publishing to Being a Writer with an Autistic Son
Jim Schneider is a writer, husband and father living in Denver. He's written on architecture, sustainability and construction in numerous publications and platforms, and recently released his first book, a memoir reflecting on what he learned as a parent and a person during the early days of COVID. Part of his journey was receiving his son's autism diagnosis in April 2020, and Jim seeks to write about his family's experience to help support other neurodiverse individuals and their families.
https://writer-schneider.com
https://fencebat.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E18 - Shannon Traphagen - From a Loss of Husband to a Full Restart
Shannon Traphagen's life changed when she lost her husband to brain cancer. Shannon had previously got her Master's degree in Social Work, working with kids, the disabled and the family courts for over 10 years. But that all changed and she reset her life and pretty much started over. She now hosts a podcast, has an ongoing fundraiser and is an owner of a successful media & marketing consultant company.
https://smtraphagen.com
https://thegameongliopodcast.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E17 - Wade Simmons - Filmmaker & Mortician
Wade Simmons has a degree in filmmaking and in mortuary science. He has made over 40 short films and is currently working in the funeral business as a mortician.
https://vimeo.com/777246910
https://www.instagram.com/wadejedi99
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E16 - R.J. Post - From a Newspaperman to Digital Content Creator and more
R.J. has worked as a newspaperman for 31 years. In that time he's been a reporter, editor and assistant managing editor of a community newspaper. Five years ago, he became a copywriter and digital content creator for a marketing agency, writing everything from TV commercials and website copy to limericks and scavenger hunt clues. Within the past two years, R.J. has published two books, "Lion Taming, Dating and Other Dangerous Endeavors" and "Tasmanian Tigers, True Love and Other Elusive Things."
https://rjpostauthor.com
https://www.facebook.com/rjpostauthor
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgmVKeDy_ENclHANihFgDZQ
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E15 - Amy Hager - From Go-Karts to Community Building & Co-Founding Content Personality® Club
Amy Hager has done it all from teaching pilates, working in IT, attending to men with schizophrenia in a group home, riding go-karts, being a super successful classic rock DJ to being a part of Joyful Business Revolution™ and Co-Founder of Content Personality® Club.
https://joyfulbusinessrevolution.com
https://contentpersonalityclub.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ContentStrategyLab
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E14 - John Chang - From Product Management to a Day Trading Master
John Chang started his career in the field of product management and is now a full time day trader where he helps many people learn to be better day traders. Michael personally invited John on to the show so that he could share some of his expertise and experiences. Michael on the other hand could then share some of his mistakes, misfortunes and learning pitfalls so that anyone out there can hopefully avoid doing the same.
https://therocktradingco.com
https://twitter.com/The_RockTrading
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E13 - Roger Williams - Writer, Podcaster, Adventurer & Head Crosser Offer of His Bucket List
Roger Williams is a writer, podcaster, adventurer, and Head Crosser Offer of his bucket list. After more than 30 years working in the youth development/teaching field, a year in quarantine, and two heart attacks, Roger embarked on an adult gap year to prioritize a life in which he is known not by his professional work, but by the way he lives his life and the people he grows relationships with. In 2022, he completed a three month journey traveling around the world to cross items off his bucket list and inspiring others to start crossing items off their bucket list.
http://crossingitoffpodcast.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E12 - Annabelle Baumann - Communication Trainer, Motivational Speaker and Stand-Up Comedian
Annabelle Baumann started her career as a Business English Trainer for corporate clients and then moved to Germany where she went to live in 2005. Annabelle has then morphed her career into many other things: she's a stand-up comedian, hosts workshops and does performances. She also uses her stand-up and her comedy to motivate others with her own business.
https://www.linktr.ee/beebaumann
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabellebaumann
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E11 - Matthew Gray - World-Class Gourmet Chef, Radio Talk Show Host, Journalist and more
Matthew Gray has been many things: a newsaper journalist, radio talk show host, media coach, author and a licenced minister to name a few. He survived three years on the road touring with the Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. He also loves to help people get off their medications, reverse disease and lose weight. He's most recently know as the chief food guy (and owner) of Hawaii Food Tours. https://www.hawaiifoodtours.com https://lovelife.com https://secondscenepodcast.com https://justmichael.com https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E10 - Adam Liette - From US Army Special Operations Veteran to starting own business
Adam Liette is the founder and director of Smooth Operations, which helps entrepreneurs create the systems and workflows needed to scale online companies. He’s also a 12-year veteran of US Army Special Operations in addition to having a Masters of Business Administration.
https://www.adamliette.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-liette-mba
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E09 - Peter Loucks - Copywriter, Recruiter And Author
Peter is a copywriter and recruiter during the day and by night an author, more specifically a new author with his book called "Graham Crackery: Food Detective". The book was released last October and is available for purchase and soon to be on more bookshelves across multiple stores. We apologize for the sound quality!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterloucks/
https://grahamcrackery.godaddysites.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E08 - Joan & Jane - The Therapy Twins
Joan & Jane, better known as the Therapy Twins, have been psychiatric nurse practitioners for over 20 years. They studied at Columbia University & are published in peer reviewed journals in the US & England. They also very much understand on a personal level depression, anxiety and all the fun mental health issues a lot of us suffer. Since 2020 they've taken much of what they learned over the years, left their day jobs, and figured out a way to add humor to this delicate subject with their writings and comedy tours.
https://www.therapytwins.com
https://www.instagram.com/therapytwins
https://www.facebook.com/therapytwins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/therapy-twins-7842a241/
https://twitter.com/therapytwins?s=11
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E07 - Ronald M. Kimmons - Linguist, Entrepreneur and Author
Ronald is a linguist and an entrepreneur having built a marketing agency with his wife and soon to be author of his first novel "Wild River". He has also been a marketing content writer, translator, interpreter, and translation project coordinator.
https://www.ronaldmkimmons.com
http://wingfiremedia.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E06 - Patrick Okubo - Master Sommelier and ex-Army National Guard Clarinetist
Patrick's first scene is a wine professional. He started in the restaurant business and managed restaurants for 8 years, and has been working for a wine distributor for 10 years. He has the credential of Certified Wine Educator with the Society of Wine Educators and passed the Master Sommelier exam in 2011. In his second scene Patrick spent 20 years with the 111th Hawaii Army National Guard band as a clarinetist. He has performed hundreds of concerts over the years and moved up to leadership roles until he retired from that career. He also founded and now chairs a non-profit called Aloha Wine Foundation.
https://www.alohawinefoundation.org
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E05 - Rosie Tran - Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Actress and Producer
Rosie has been a comedian for 18+ years. She has travelled internationally, headlined big shows, opened for even bigger acts, and was one of the only Vietnamese American female stand-ups for most of the 2000s. Amongst many other talents, she's a podcaster for some super-interesting, political and sexy podcasts (Out of the box podcast with Rosie Tran, Dirty Change, Rosie and BJ Save the World and Hello Crypto Kitty 2.0).
http://rosietran.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E04 - Caitlin Abrams - Grave Cleaner
Caitlin cleans gravestones! She has always been a huge history buff and an avid "taphophile" (someone who loves cemeteries). She then became a TikTok star with over 2 million followers and posts videos of gravestones she's cleaning while giving a well thought out and researced history on the person!
Instagram: @stonedinnewengland
TikTok: manicpixiemom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtJb10inTis
https://www.findagrave.com/
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E03 - Hiromi Matsumoto - Experience Designer and Podcast Producer
Hiromi has been a successful digital designer for over 22 years having been the creative director for a number of top firms. He has recently switched directions and is now producing a podcast called Reach where they dig deep to find what the mindset is behind success.
http://www.hiromimatsumoto.com/
https://www.reachabm.com/
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E02 - Lisa Ludovici - From Advertising Sales to Certified Medical Support Hypnotist
Lisa was in advertising sales working for some of the largest media companies, such as AOL, Microsoft, Time Inc. and more. When she found the healing power of hypnosis, which cured her of her life-long battle with daily migranes, she wanted to help others heal from injury, pain and diseases by using the power of the mind through hypnosis and hypnotherapy. She's the first medical hypnotist hired by the U.S. Government to work in a world's largest healthcare system the VA. Her successful outcomes have been published in one of the world's most cited rehabilitation journal.
https://www.lisaludovici.com/
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S04E01 - Flobo Boyce - Award-winning DJ, Master of Ceremonies and Comedian
Flobo Boyce was in Corporate Marketing for many years, but has now turned his attention to being the one getting the attention. He does everything from Comedy, DJing, hosting a wrestling podcast, event hosting and esport commentating. That is quite the variety.
https://flobito.com
https://knewamsterdam.com
https://secondscenepodcast.com
https://justmichael.com
https://dweebsglobal.org

S03E13 - James Munton - Professional Magician For Over 20 Years
So many stories! A top secret performance for Hillary Clinton. Lying to the Secret Service at Vice President Cheney's house. Machine guns pointed at him at the NSA. Zoom magic shows for Hollywood stars. Don't miss this great interview with James Munton.
https://jamesmunton.com/
https://justmichael.com/
https://dweebsglobal.org/

S03E12 - David "Eli" Israelian - Mental Health Support
Having gone through mental health battles himself Eli co-founded a fast-growing non-profit that provides peer-to-peer support and technical training for other going through their own mental health battles. He is also launching a Virtual Reality telehealth, tele training and tele mentoring peer-support service. ...and he is a standup comedian.
https://paintedbrain.org
https://www.peermentalhealth.com
https://www.codiepie.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E11 - James Mendez Hodes - Cultural Consultant
James is an award-winning game writer, designer and editor in both analog and digital games. He is also a cultural consultant, helping other creatives represent diverse and marginalized identities through authenticity and respect. He is also a practicing martial artist, having studied over a half dozen different disciplines.
https://jamesmendezhodes.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E10 - Dr Jan Canty - Murder and Survival
Jan’s story is not an easy one to hear but it’s important to tell, to help others that have gone and will go through similar life events. Jan earned her Ph.D. in psychology, opened her own practice then everything changed when her husband of 11 years was murdered. The media and press hounded her for years, the trials and convictions followed and when all was done she was left alone to start over with the immense burden of what she had just gone through.
http://www.jancantyphd.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E09 - Amani Roberts - Super Talent DJ / Professor / Performer and more...
Amani is a professor at California State University, he is in the process of completing his master’s degree from Berklee College of Music and is a DJ / Music Producer having worked with the likes of Usher, Sade, and Brandy just to name to name a few.
https://www.amaniexperience.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E08 - Kassady Gibson - Commercial Photographer
Cassady started her career in corporate accounting. She was a derivative accountant and did 10k reporting for one of the largest energy companies in the US. She now has a commercial photography business with 2 locations and is in the process of licensing it out across the country.
https://focuscreativeco.com/
https://www.focusfairhope.com/
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E07 - Susan Goldfein - Comedy Writer and Alzheimer Researcher
Susan’s first scene is as a speech pathologist. She earned a doctorate. Researched Alzheimer's disease. Was an adjunct professor for 8 years at Teachers College, Columbia University., and was a consultant to the NYC Alzheimer's Association. She is also an award winning comedy writer. Her two books are How old am I in dog years? And How to complain when there is nothing to complain about.
http://susansunfilteredwit.com/
https://justmichael.com/
https://dweebsglobal.org/

S03E06 - Anthony & Staci Lo Cascio - Professional Performers and Diet Experts
Anthony & Staci are world renowned tap dancer teachers and performers - having taught and performed around the world with well known groups such as Tap Dogs. After encountering career-jeopardizing health issues they became authors. Their handbook “Food As A Prescription” has been seen on NBC, CBS, FOX and a plethora of other outlets.
https://foodasaprescription.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E05 - Haui - Actor, Performer and Creator
Haui trained as an actor and then joined the Shaw Festival of Canada the second largest repertory theatre company in Canada. His second scene encapsulates his work as a creator. This work is interesting as it started as a hobby and now he get’s to do it professionally.

S03E04 - Jonesy - Super funny comedian, experienced actor and podcaster
Comedian, actor and podcaster. TV credits: Drunk History, Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schdmit. Podcast Weird AF News recently surpassed 1,000 episodes. East Coaster currently living in Los Angeles. ...and one helluva shortstop.
http://weirdafnews.com
http://instagram.com/funnyjones
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E03 - Meaghan Ziemba - Mavens of Manufacturing
Meaghan is a powerful woman who hosts a live video broadcast called Mavens of Manufacturing where she celebrates other powerful women who are changing the world through manufacturing. Meaghan also has an incredible resume Content Marketing Manager at Advanced Machine Engineering Co to Marketing Coordinator at Fotofab.
https://mavensofmanufacturing.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E02 - Lisa David Olson - Writer, comedian, producer, writer, speaker and more...
Lisa David Olson. Lisa has many scenes that I can relate to and some that I hope to achieve. She is a Voice Talent, writer, producer & author. She is on an award winning improv troupe, writer and comedic entertainer and speaker on TEDx. She is an interactive speaker who connects humans through laughter which I simply love. Where she finds the time nobody knows!
http://lisadavidolson.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S03E01 - Terry McMullen - From Harvard MBA to Philosopher
Terry McMullen had a very successful life and perfect plan laid out in front of him. He had a Harvard MBA with 15+ years working in Corporate Strategy at Fortune 500 companies. H realized he'd rather be a philosopher who helps teach children how to think better.
"I followed a very traditional path, getting into college, getting a degree in Finance, going into strategy consulting, getting my MBA from Harvard, and working in Corp Strategy for one of the largest companies in the world. I never thought much about it and really just tried to optimize for security, control, and following a path that I thought I was "supposed" to follow."
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfdcpJwXgBFjrpr3EROLMCQ
https://www.instagram.com/adrogo_philosophy/
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S2E21: Vaishali Nikhade - Are you a believer in psychic powers? Can we see into our future?
Vaishali went from being an engineer to reading peoples futures. Please welcome psychic Vaishali.
htps://vaishalinikhade.com
https://theuncannylink.com
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S2E20: Ashley Keen - From near death to inspiration - so much happiness to share.
I am here today with Ashley Keen. Ashley’s strength and courage brought her back from the brink of death and changed her life forever.

S2E19: Simon Kardynal - A look inside Canadian Armed Forces and a very unique style of leadership
I am here today with Simon Kardynal. Simon was in the Canadian armed forces for 26 years. While in the armed forces he was able to take many leadership courses including the Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University. After retiring in January of 2021 he took a job as a contract manager which has allowed him to use the skills he learned from these leadership courses and follow his true passions. I believe you will find Simon to be a very entertaining guest!

S2E18 - Jenni Ahtiainen - Going deaf inspired a fashion accessory that should have always been there...
Jenni was a fashion designer for 15 years working throughout the world - Japan, Europe, the States just to name a few place. She also had the opportunity to work with musicians including Marilyn Manson, Snoop Dog and Bono. Everything changed when she lost her hearing and had to get hearing aids. She didn’t feel herself when wearing them and that’s when she came up with her company DeafMetal which she is wearing right now but we will go into more detail later on in the podcast.
https://deafmetalusa.com/
https://www.deafmetal.store/

S2E17: Lora Cheadle - Love, self growth, strength and forgiveness
Lora was a successful attorney until her kids were born at which point she became the picturesque stay at home mom. Taking care of of her kid's and husband's every whim. After her kids had grown and she was ready to be an empty nester with her husband she found out he had been unfaithful for the majority of their marriage. She was left feeling like everything she knew wasn’t real anymore. Luckily during her time as a stay at home mother she had picked up a few hobbies. She became a certified hypnotherapist, a yoga instructor, personal trainer, Integrated Energy Therapist, Angel Therapy Practitioner, as well as pole dance instructor and a burlesque dancer. She has taken everything she learned and used it to strengthen every aspect of her life, even her marriage.

S2E16: Peter Spector - Accomplished Actor, Gold Refiner and Good Friend
Peter was in more than 60 TV commercials, 100’s of radio spots - over 10,000 hours in TV and Film. Hosted everything from Early Edition to introducing the Sega Genesis at CES to a golf editorial for playboy and so much more. He has also been a well respected and very successful Gold Refiner for the last 21 years.

S2E15: Janis Isaman - Dealing with lifestyle and body challenges and coming out on top.
Janis was a fashion media executive for Harpers Bazaar. After dealing with her own lifestyle and body challenges she decided to take her health and fitness into her own hands. She is now a highly certified fitness and nutrition specialist and one of readers digests go to experts.
- https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jisaman
- https://m.youtube.com/user/janisisaman
- https://dweebsglobal.org
- https://justmichael.com

S2E14: Steve Gimbel - The Philosophy of Humor
Steve is a professor of Philosophy at Gettysburg college. He has written two books on the life, science and religion of Albert Einstein. He is a stand-up comedian and teaches a class called “Take my course please: The Philosophy of Humor”. His seminars are uber popular and on another level of entertainment. I personally reached out to Steve after my sister's mother-in-law saw him speak and couldn’t say enough great things about him. And on a side note Steve and I thought sisters-mother-in-law should have formalized title so we are going with smalltimore.

S2E13: Chris DT Gordon - A narrative on how seemingly small injury can lead to a serious outcome.
Chris was forced into a second scene after his battle with necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating bacteria. Chris now hosts a podcast called Scar Bearers
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/scar-bearers-chris-dt-gordon-fUplBNK3bcS/
https://dweebsglobal.org
https://justmichael.com

S2E12: Diana Iracheta - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer
Diana is a bit different then our normal themed episodes in that her scenes are all tightly related but equally, if not more impressive. Diana is a Mechanical and Manufacturing engineer and is known as the Latina Engineer.
- Latinaengineer.com
- DweebsGlobal.org
- JustMichael.com

S2E11: Susan Hannifin-MacNab - Social Worker, Educator, Speaker and Award Winning Author
I am here today with the amazingly strong Susan Hannifin-MacNab. After going through the unexpected tragedy of losing her husband Susan was propelled to act both personally and professionally to find practical tools and resources that would help her and her young son intentionally restore, renew, and rebuild a new life. Susan is a Social Worker, Educator, Speaker and five time award winning author.
- www.a2zhealingtoolbox.com
- DweebsGlobal.org
- JustMichael.com

S2E10: Brendan Roy - Border Patrol Agent to Awesomely Entertaining Podcast Host
Interested in knowing the inner workings of the Boarder Patrol and US Coast Guard? Brendan Roy spends the hour talking about his first hand accounts working both of them.
-dadsworldwide.com
-dweebsglobal.org
-justmichael.com

S2E9: Cheney Daughtry- Addiction, Mental Abuse, Anxiety, Depression to an Incredibly Strong Woman
Cheney has overcome addiction, mental abuse, anxiety, depression, low self worth, digestive issues and so much more and is now helping others do the same.
instagram.com/cheney_daughtry/
justMichael.com
dweebsglobal.org

S2E8 - Sandra Sabene - From The Loss of Her Husband to Opening an Art Studio
Sandra’s life changed when her husband passed away and she found herself a single mother of two beautiful boys. Her courage and strength led her to opening an art studio. But most art studios you are not asked to breathe and talk about your feelings like Sandra’s …and as much as her class might groan they know it helps and actually have a name for it, they call it Sandra-isms. She’s now helping so many others through art. I highly recommend her Ted-Talk which we have linked below.
- https://youtu.be/GOdbUYslEks
- https://artsandhealing.com
- https://justMichael.com
- https://dweebsglobal.org

S2E7: Ivo, Jakub & Vitus - Winning Science Gangsta Rap Trio
Award Winning Science Gangsta Rap Trio! First and foremost they are all computational atmospheric scientists and doctoral students. We have Ivo whom is the experienced filmmaker, Vitus who is the main musician for the group and Jakub who through performance and shows works to make science popular. The three of them together make the Science Gangsta Rap Trio!
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdrh82RVl3M&t=212s&ab_channel=SimuGroupHelsinki
- https://JustMichael.com
- https://dweebsglobal.org

S2E6: Kayleen Johnson - Former LDS Member and Podcast Host
Kayleen is a former LDS member. She spent her entire life as a devout member of the Church of Latter Day Saints only exiting the church a little over three years ago. Since leaving the church her and her families lives have done a complete 360. Working full time, hosting a podcast and supporting others with physical and emotional scars.
-https://Scarsweshare.com
-https://dweebsglobal.org
-https://justmichael.com