Talks of Life with Brittany: Recent Episodes
Brittany Jacobs
Hi there, my name is Brittany and I am the host of the podcast, Talks of Life. Together we are building a global community of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and change-makers. The world is full of great people, who are creating amazing things! This podcast is an outlet to explore and learn about a variety of topics and ways these individuals are making a positive impact on the world. Learn more at: www.talksoflifepodcast.comInstagram: @talksoflifepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/talksoflifepodcast2020
In this episode, Brittany sits down with Diana Geraldo, a sustainability consultant turned Fort Myers City Council member, to explore her 25-year journey in sustainable development. Diana shares how her background in architecture, construction, and government regulation led to founding her own consulting firm and eventually running for public office. Diana offers insights into turning challenges into opportunities and how local action can lead to long-term community impact. A must-listen for anyone passionate about sustainability, policy change, and leaving a legacy of service.
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I’m excited to announce that Talks of L.I.F.E. has undergone a rebrand, and I’m stepping into a fresh chapter focused on what it truly means to live a life of faith every single day. Whether I’m navigating challenges, celebrating victories, or seeking purpose, this podcast will provide the tools, stories, and encouragement I need to strengthen my faith and make it a central part of my everyday life.
In this episode, I’ll share the vision behind the rebrand and dive into the new direction for the podcast. I’ll be exploring how to live intentionally with faith, trust, and hope in every moment—no matter what life throws my way. From practical tips to inspiring conversations, Talks of L.I.F.E. will now offer a space where I can grow spiritually, deepen my relationship with God, and live out my purpose with unwavering faith.
Tune in, stay inspired, and join me on this exciting new journey as I embrace living in faith, every single day. 🙏✨
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In this solo episode, I share my experience with alcohol abuse and how my addiction to alcohol nearly killed me.
September is National Recovery Month
If you are struggling with substance abuse or addiction, you are not alone. I have learned that some people are good at hiding their habits and addictions from friends and family. This pattern of living is dangerous and unsafe for individuals who do not have a support group or access to community resources.
Let this episode serve as a reminder that it's okay to ask for help. When you are ready to get help, you will. Don't wait until sh*t hits the fan and it's too late. Get the help you need today!
https://www.samhsa.gov/
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In this interview with John Heim, we explore the complexity of water quality issues that Florida faces as the population continues to grow.
John is recognized in his community as a clean water activist, created the South Florida Clean Water Movement and was selected as River Champion by the Great America River Association. His passion to protect our most valuable resource is an inspiration.
We can all be part of the problem or the solution...what will you choose?
Topics of Discussion:
- Activism experience
- SWFL Clean Water Movement
- Florida Water Wars
- Problems vs. Solutions
Connect with John
Join the South Florida Clean Water Movement
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Before interviewing for this podcast, I found that studies of adult autism are very limited and that most studies are focused on child autism. No different from other humans, these adults need friendship, support, and opportunities to work and play in an accepted social settings.
In this interview with Sandra Rafelli, founder of aZul, she shares her story of discovering her path of purpose and how she overcame challenges, connected with community, and followed her heart by entrusting in divine guidance and timing.
AZul is a non-profit that teaches adults with disabilities, independent living skills through the use of fashion, art and design. This organization is dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to use fashion & industrial design to achieve artistic recognition, dignity, and financial independence.
Topics of discussion:
- The creation and evolution of aZul
- Trusting in divine timing and divine guidance
- Follow the thread & sustainable fashion festivals
- Removing the stigma of adults with disabilities
- Stepping outside of comfort zone in your community
Support and learn more about aZul at: www.azulfashionartdesign.org
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Technology can be used as a tool for creation or destruction. This is a strong statement, but I believe it to be true.
We have been blessed with technology during our lifetime, allowing humanity to become connected globally. Synchronistically, it has disconnected us in many ways and it’s time we gathered as a community to create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
In this episode with the creator and founder of Communiivate, Michael Plischke shares his vision for creating systemic change with communication and innovation. He designed Communnivate as a platform for change-makers to connect, collaborate, and take collective action to solve system issues within their community.
If you are motivated to create change in your community, I encourage you to download this app and create your profile today!
To learn more about Communniivate
Download the app on IOS or Android
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In this solo episode, my message is created to inspire you to trust the process. The state of the world can be overwhelming and extremely stressful. However, it doesn't have to be this way. Our time and energy are our most valuable currencies! Set boundaries for yourself to conserve your precious commodities.
Topics of Discussion:
- Trust the process
- You are always where you need to be
- Setting boundaries with relationships
- Finding your passion on purpose
- Keeping your mind and heart open to opportunities
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Growing food is essential to the continuation of life. In this episode with Everett, he shares his experience working in the agricultural industry for over 30 years and how the landscape of growing food is changing. Vertical farming is an alternative way to grow nutritious food to sustain our population. As we continue to see the cost of goods and services rise, it's crucial for us to educate ourselves and future generations to shift to using these innovative solutions. I was truly inspired by our conversation and I hope you are as well.
Topics of Discussion:
- Discovering his passion for specialty agriculture
- A brief history of the agricultural revolution and current challenges we face with monoculture
- Importance of food security
- Indoor vertical farming techniques
- Harvest², Flex Farm, Vertical Harvest
Read the article from Natural Awakenings
Connect with Everett:Email:everett@ecosupply-us.com
LinkedIn
www.harvestsquared.com
Harvest² partners with families, schools, entrepreneurs, communities and other institutions to provide both educational resources and accessible solutions for cultivating micro-urban farms.
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The United States is a nation with a strong history of immigration. In this interview with practicing immigration lawyer, Jesus LaRosa, we explore the world of immigration philosophy and law. As an immigrant at an early age, Jesus has used his experience and has applied himself to committing to practicing immigration law. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and adopted a new perspective on immigration and what it means to be a citizen of a country.
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Topics of Discussion:
- Story of his immigration process to the U.S.
- Inspiration for going to law school
- Immigration law in practice
- History and future of immigration
- Importance of law and order
Connect with Jesus:Instagram:@larosa.law
www.larosa-law.com
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Spring is a time for renewal. Sometimes life forces you to grow out of your comfort zone and you have to adapt to a new environment. In this episode, Brittany reflects on her move to the east coast of Florida. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but shouldn't every day be "earth day?" We live on S.S. Earth and we need to take better care of Mother Gaia. What are you doing to help be part of the solution?
Topics of Discussion:• Every day is Earth Day
• Be the Change
• Collective Responsibility
• Get Involved
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In this episode, Brittany shares her insight on how technology has influenced our way of communication and the way we connect as humans. We are all connected to each other and need to accept this fact. Having honest communication about the global challenges we are facing and how we can create better solutions.
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Thanksgiving or Danksgiving is here! Let's share our love and gratitude for our friends, family, and human connection. Thank you all for listening and sharing this podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Live with an attitude of gratitude, always.
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After a six-month hiatus from recording, Talks of Life is back with a mini-episode to get our listeners excited for the new season. Join the community of changemakers who are making a difference and creating a positive world for all to live in. Together we can inspire one another to create an impact on the world and leave a legacy that will last a lifetime.
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Music credit: That's Life Remix - Frank Sinatra
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Helen Hudson is the SafeShowings App Founder, FaceSnap App CEO, a REALTOR®, and a safety advocate. Her mission is to deter criminal behavior against Real Estate Professionals, Home Owners, and Clients.
Through extensive research, Helen realized that there were no proactive safeguards in place for the real estate industry. She searched for a safety app to help her feel safe going forward and couldn’t find one, so she created one.
SafeShowings is a mobile app designed to be a proactive approach to real estate safety.
FaceSnap was developed to provide another layer of safety for people in vulnerable situations such as meeting unfamiliar people while alone.
Topics of Discussion:
- Experience in real estate
- Facts about real estate safety
- FaceSnap & SafeShowings
- Proactive vs. Reactive
For more information, visit, thefacesnap.com or call 800-268-8437.
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For more information, visit, safeshowings.com or call 800-268-8437.
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Caroline is a passionate horticulturist and is the CEO & Fleet Farming Program Manager at IDEAS For Us. In this episode, we explore the concept of fleet farming and share inspiration for urban gardening.
Fleet Farming is a pedal-powered urban agriculture program that transforms lawns into farms. This is accomplished by converting underutilized lawn space into productive localized edible gardens or micro-farms.
This program works to provide edible landscaping to schools, community centers, affordable housing units, businesses, and individuals through a community farming initiative and Edible Landscape garden installation services. Their mission is to empower all generations to grow food to increase local food accessibility.
Topics of Discussion:
- Involvement with IDEAS 4 US
- Growing up in Orlando
- What is fleet farming?
- Creating agrihoods
- Benefits of growing your own food
- Impact in Orlando/Other locations
Connect with Caroline:www.fleetfarming.org
caroline.chomanics@ideasforus.org
Instagram:
@fleetfarming
@ideasforus.global
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Terry Meer is passionate about educating and sharing with others the ethics of permaculture and the sacredness of our natural environments. Terry has taught classes on permaculture and closed-loop ecosystems across the United States, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Australia, Panama, and the Bahamas. His passion is to help people connect to our sacred planet by educating them with sustainable practices. He is currently the director at Sustainable Kashi, an intentional, off-grid living community.
Connect with Terry:
www.terrymeer.com
Learn more about Sustainable Kashi: www.sustainablekashi.com
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Eileen & Gilian Reichert, a.k.a. the "Om Twiins" are on a mission to change the world with cruelty-free fitness. They are passionate about educating others about veganism and promoting plant-based proteins to the fitness community. The Om Twiins are proud vegans that want to help coach others on their journey towards a compassionate and fit lifestyle. They both agree that going vegan has been the best decision made in their adult life.
Topics of Discussion:
- How their vegan journey began
- Discovering their passion for fitness
- How the “Om Twiins” project started
- Vegan vs. veganism
- Breaking stigmas
Connect with the Om Twins:
Instagram:@om_twiins
www.omtwiins.com
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In this episode with David Stone, he shares valuable wisdom and practices to apply to our daily lives. David is the author of Unsubscribe from Anxiety andThe Fearless Decision.He is also a life coach, transformational speaker and leader who is dedicated to helping people overcome their anxieties, worries and self-doubts that keep us from reaching our highest potential and living a peaceful life.
Topics of Discussion:
- Biological response vs destructive habit
- Problem solving
- Illusions of worry, fear and anxiety
- How worrying limits our potential
Connect with David Stone:
www.i-fearless.com
david@i-fearless.com
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In this episode with Amanda Love, we explore the importance of prioritizing our health and wellness. Amanda was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 20 and struggled for many years to find solutions to improve her health. After many doctor visits , she came to the realization that nobody had a solution for her and became interested in nutrition. She is now a certified health nutritionist who helps others struggling with fibromyalgia through education and awareness of food sensitivities. Topics of Discussion:
- Fibromyalgia diagnosis
- Daily struggles with living with fibromyalgia
- Elimination diet
- Fibromyalgia Real Solutions Podcast
Connect with Amanda:
Website: Amanda Elise Love Podcast name: Fibromyalgia Real Solutions With Amanda Love
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kiah Brooks. She is the general manager at Lone Star School of Music in Austin, Texas. Kiah is a passionate musician who wants to preserve the culture of authentic, crafted music. We discuss how Lone Star School of Music is helping music industry professionals continue to teach their skills to others virtually and to provide an outlet for children and adults to advance their learning of music.
Talented musicians and creatives are often overlooked because of the power of the corporate music industry. Supporting local, independent artists promotes authentic music creation. We can collectively support this movement and have a positive impact for generations to come.
Topics of Discussion:
- About Lone Star School of Music
- Background with music industry
- Supporting industry professionals with Broadway Lessons
- Adapting through COVID
- Importance of keeping music and art culture alive
- Virtual broadway lessons
- Crafted vs. Formulated music
- Corruption of music industry
- Future plans of LSSM
Connect with Lone Star School of Music:
- Website
- YouTube
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In this weeks episode, I interview Giancarlo the founder of Green Bites. Green Bites is a vegan based dessert company located in SWFL that was started from a home-made CBD cookie. G shares his success story of how Green Bites was created and the steps he took to prepare himself as an entrepreneur.
Topics of Discussion:
- How Green Bites was created
- The importance of crafting your brand
- Staying motivated as an entrepreneur
- Believing in yourself
Order Green Bites online at: www.greenbitesgo.com
Instagram: @greenbites
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenbitesgo
Connect with Giancarlo:
Instagram: @gian.fortune
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gian.fortun
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In this episode, I interview my friend Drew Hahn. Drew is a suicide attempt survivor who advocates for suicide awareness and prevention. He is currently working for San Diego County as a mental health social worker. We met through attending music festivals with mutual friends and have stayed in touch ever since. I find his story to be extremely motivating and inspiring. He has turned his pain into purpose with passion, while creating a movement for his hometown and transforming his life.
Connect:
Instagram: @zdrewbyy
“More Rad, Less Sad”
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https://www.rushmemorialhospitalfoundation.com/funds/drew-hahn-suicide-prevention-fund/
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In this episode with Patrick Lane, we explore how he developed an interest in writing after being diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven. Patrick is an author and the founder of Mockingbirds Press. He shares his journey to becoming a self-published author and his intention behind creating the book, “Between Your Toes: A Practice of Love”.
Topics of Discussion:
- Digital reading vs print reading
- Developing passion for writing
- Challenges and advantages of self-publishing
- How Mockingbirds Press was created
- Understanding dyslexia
- Between Your Toes: A Practice of Love
Contact Info:
- Website: www.themockingbirdspress.com
- Email: lanecreating@gmail.com
- Instagram: @the_mockingbirds_press
- Facebook: @TheMockingbirdsPress
Time Stamps:
[0:15] How reading is changing
[3:15] Overcoming challenges with dyslexia
[5:56] Attending Full Sail University
[7:47] Start of writing career
[9:25] Sustaining monetarily as an author
[10:58] Options for publishing and distributing books
[14:22] Advantages of digital marketing
[15:47] Creating Mockingbirds Press
[18:00] Self-publishing vs traditional publishing
[19:38] Being part of creative process
[20:53] Goal of Mockingbirds Press
[22:04] Completing third book
[24:22] Finding inspiration
[26:10] When not feeling creative
[28:11] Favorite book as a child
[29:28] Dyslexia as a child
[30:06] Understanding dyslexia
[33:34] Underlying message for readers
[36:23] Between Your Toes: A Practice of Love
[37:32] Using technology as a tool
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In this interview with Katrina Lilly, we dive into a variety of subjects about life. Katrina is one of the co-creators of Family Freedom Band. She is native to Florida but has travelled many places with her passion for spreading love, art, and music. She is currently residing in Zambia, Africa with her husband Matt and two children.
Together they are MattKatt and they hold space at their community permaculture garden as Freedom Family Band. The intention of Freedom Family Band is to help restore and regenerate the world by sharing their music, art and message of hope for healing the world.
Topics of discussion:
- Challenges of parenting
- Honest Communication
- What life is like in Africa
- Purpose of Freedom Family Band
Connect with Katrina:@lovemattkayy
@freedomfamilyband
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Talks of Life is intended to provide a platform for people from around the world to share their stories of discovering purpose, passion, and success.
The vision of Talks of Life is to catalyze connectivity through relationship building and expansion of knowledge between entrepreneurs, change-makers, business owners, and visionaries that are making the world a better place.
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In this episode, my friend Bo Green shares his travel stories from Hawaii, New Zealand, and Figi. His travels have led him to very unique interacations and shared experiences that will surely make you smile. You can follow Bo's adventures on Instagram: @_bo_green
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Rachel Brown is running for Florida State Senate District 27 (Lee County). Rachel's campaign manager, Colby Brownell joins the conversation as well and we learn about their experiences with local politics.
We explore the basics of Florida politics, how Rachel got involved in the community and discuss other important topics including:
- Flaws of Florida Politics
- Clean Waterways Act
- Public Transportation
- Livable wages
Support Rachels campaign: https://www.rachelbrownforfloridasenate.com/
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In this interview with Acqua Xena Heart, we talk about living an authentic life and explore visions of what a “Utopian” community could bring to life.
Acqua is a courageous and fearless leader who’s energy is pure fire! She is the creator of Sacred Orgasmic Living, a shamanic and tantric healing modality.
She is also a mother to her son, Ocean, who inspires her to continue her mission to co-creating a world of abundance, creativity, and freedom.
She is passionate about sharing her message of authenticity, sovereign living, healing, and the power of dance.
Her mission is to heal others from their trauma by guiding through sacred practices to self-empowerment.
She is also a healer on the new tv reality show called Lost Resort on TBS.
You can connect Acqua here:
Instagram: @acquaandocean
www.acquaxenaheart.com
www.facebook.com/extraordinarylivingtribe
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In this interview I had the pleasure of speaking to Kyle Rossin, co-founder of MANG. We explore the concept of MANG and educate on the importance and functionality of mangroves. I love what this company represents and their mission to plant mangroves around the world. They support their local community through outreach and partnerships with non-profits to encourage others to plant more mangroves. This company has a great business model that is leading the way in sustainable production and social entrepreneurship. Support MANG: www.manggear.com and on Instagram: @manggear
In 2015, twin brothers Keith and Kyle Rossin came together with one mission in mind – to change the world one mangrove at a time. This mission was cultivated through a passion for the environment and coastal communities around the world. The twins needed a means to fund this mission and thus MANG was born. MANG is a high-performance apparel company that plants one mangrove for every product sold. The Buy One. Plant One.® initiative is more than just planting mangroves. It’s about preserving and restoring coastal habitats and communities.
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John Winslow shares his story of how 141 Water was born and his passion for making a difference to help solve the global water crisis. Learn more about 141 Water: www.141water.com Follow on Instagram: @141Water
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I met Jenny years ago at a concert and we have stayed connected through Instagram ever since. I have always been inspired by others who express their self through dance and movement. Jenny is a movement artist who has travelled to many countries as a performance dancer at festivals.
In this interview, we explore her journey to self-empowerment and transformation, stories of medicinal plant use, and how the power of love can heal the world.
Connect with Jenny on Instagram: @jenergy_flow
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