Trent Speaks: Recent Episodes
Trent Speaks
Guest Jonathan of Botset Designs shares his experience in taking risk to discover his true joys within the world of creativity.
Trent wraps up 2023 with a message on owning your time and happiness, as well as a look back on the year and a futurecast of what's ahead.
Trent discusses why it's important to maintain relationships and how easy it can truly be.
On the eve of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, Trent shares why gift-giving has become overrated and how we can change the status quo.
A listener recommendation leads to an episode on productivity tips for managing a crazy workload.
Trent shares his journey on a sober path, and why we should all put ourselves to the test.
Trent re-grounds into his "why" for the podcast and his speaking business, Trent Speaks, while challenging you to determine your purpose.
Trent recaps his recent trip to Kansas City & St. Louis, while emphasizing the importance of truly taking time for yourself.
Trent explains why we need to stop saying "sorry" and break the societal norm.
CNBC 10/2022: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/31/stop-saying-im-sorry-at-work-what-to-say-instead.html
CNBC 05/2023: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/16/sorry-phrases-that-make-you-look-insecure-what-to-say-instead-according-to-harvard-speaking-expert.html
Despite what could have been titled a "Random Thoughts" episode, Trent shares his thoughts around the importance of getting yourself out-and-about, as well as why you may see him drinking less alcohol these days.
Trent shares why reframing negative thoughts into positive ones can be beneficial when considering people pleasing and putting yourself first, as well as other brief ramblings throughout the episode. Thank you for tuning in!
Trent shares his research on the the idea of "manifesting" and where the idea came from.
Trent reflects on lessons he has learned through 9-months of homeownership. He also shares a part-time job interview experience that is leading him to say "I'm too old for this shit."
Trent shares why it's important to ensure due diligence in your research, whatever it may be for.
Trent makes an argument for proactive vs. reactive and how sometimes, neither may be applicable to your situation.
Trent discusses overcommitting, mental health and recognizing triggers, and that moment of feeling "bleh."
Trent shares why it's important to always keep pushing and never lose hope. Good things come to those who wait, as they say.
Have you ever used the excuse "I'm just really busy" or "I don't have the time?" Then this episode is for you, because Trent is calling you (and himself) out on those b.s. excuses in this real and raw episode.
Halle drops into the podcast this week to share more about what rejection therapy is and this journey she has and is continuing to endure.
Trent recorded an impromptu segment of the podcast last week in what may potentially be the first of many in a Work from Home (WFH) series.
Trent talks about his inability to make clear decisions in his personal life and how it's important to recognize we all have our own struggles.
Trent catches up with Dominic this week about his journey toward filmmaking, creativity, and his latest film project being released later this year. Learn more at marlondeanproductions.com.
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3lt/3-left-turns?ref=4lhubt
Kevin Cooney joins Trent to talk about life before TikTok, his journey through business, and shares advice you will want to hear in this week's episode.
Follow Kevin @kevincooney on all platforms. He also has a community number where you may text him at 617-405-3525.
Kevin's No Limits Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7h7MGC9k5JUIKdRbmusJKk?si=b3e73256a3be469d
Lion King anyone? Trent talks about why Simba and Mufasa's interaction correlates to this week's episode.
What isn't a scam but feels like one? Trent dives into listener-provided comments and provides his thoughts and perspective on various topics including the world of insurance, PTO, and feminine products.
In a season of Thanksgiving, Trent reminds us to be grateful for everything, big or small.
Trent's favorite guest, Taylor Zebracki, returns to the podcast to share not only life updates, but also more up about her upcoming single "Butterfly Effect"coming out this Friday, 10/14!
Presave "Butterfly Effect": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/taylorzebracki/butterfly-effect
This morning, Trent talks further on morning routines, shares his thoughts on the five-day workweek, and talks about the unrivaled atmosphere of college sports.
Leann finally rejoins Trent on the podcast to finally share details about their summer trip to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.
Trent covers a variety of (random) topics from cutting the gossip, to the return of a coveted guest! Please note there is one small section of explicit content in this episode (a forewarning is provided).
Dive into Trent's mind as he shares his personal struggles he has been experiencing as of late. Trent provides an inside look into his thoughts, struggles, and perspective.
Guestless for the first time in a while, Trent finds himself operating off-the-cuff in this shortened episode.
Sue drops in to the podcast this week to share her life's journey. TRIGGER WARNING: There are references to Sexual Assault in this episode.
Connect with Sue at www.suebowles.com
Browse Sue's Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Know-Space-Between/dp/1695541839
John shares his journey as a special needs dad and found support in, as well as built up, the community around him.
Website: johnfelagellar.com
Trent has a candid conversation with Autism Rocks & Rolls podcast host, Sam Mitchell.
Listen to Autism Rocks & Rolls here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3j3zooZxTmdgPAAkfnvCXn?si=b581346ba41441b6
Debbie chats with Trent this week sharing what it means to be a Body Relationship coach and how to nix diet culture in the butt.
Learn more by visiting: bodyrelationship.com
Take your own self-assessment at bodyrelationship.com/detox
Ninja's story concludes this week, and Trent gives you a preview of what's to come next week.
Dr. Zeltzman's Blog Post: https://www.drphilzeltzman.com/blog/ninja-my-biggest-surgical-ethical-challenge-in-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2_5aFdXTuajcqgJpl0e9xSCd1-Cs8kMtETLfXnVyHt23ghA7CGj34WtAw
Ninja TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdWYg5ke/?k=1
Ninja's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdWYaX3f/
Dogs are family. And often, we trust our vets as much as our doctors. But never second-guess your gut feeling as Tom & Giovanna share the story of their Siberian Husky, Ninja.
See episode notes of Part 2, upon release, for further information.
Jared and Sammy dive deeper this week into their story of Joe and the band.
Frokus: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4RH5xSL35UuT5WJRoMxnAu?si=V3XQeHgiQh-YtMVHGpl87Q
Invot: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVgGoH4xpkf7MqTy8ucay?si=T7MtBQ2oSEylCy4HHiJh9A
Sammy James Strudgeon: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51G4urRr6LoOrmj8cr0X4Y?si=VBMjdfnFQ6e0plraD7imRg
Trent continues the conversation where it last left off from Ep. 109, You Can Always Start Over.
Reach out to Trent at trentspeaks@gmail.com, or follow him on Instagram @trentspeaks
Joel, host of the "It's All In My Head" podcast, takes over the podcast this week in a collaboration with Trent to talk about mental health. Note there are references to mental health, suicide ideation, and suicide within this episode.
Listen to the "It's All In My Head" podcast from your favorite streaming platform
You can also follow the "It's All In My Head" Instagram as well
Sam (previously on episode 35), joins Trent this week to talk about the board gaming community she is a part of and even teaches a little about board games while she is here.
Podcast mentioned: The Gamecasters
Plain and simple, Trent asks the question this week: What are you doing for your mental health?
00:00: Trent Intro
05:19: Weekly Topic Preview
06:37: March Madness Recap
12:30: Weekly Topic - Putting Yourself Out There
Trent, guest-less again, shares his thoughts on the ability to always be in control of a fresh start.
Trent shares his first-time experience at a curling club, as well as some other interesting "Did You Know" facts.
Trent shares leadership lessons from a popular streaming show. Then, Ryan joins Trent, on the final "from the vault" interview, to share his journey and insight as a life & leadership coach.
Website: https://www.ryanstanley.com/
myfiVe: https://www.myfiveapplications.com/
Trent rides the line in a controversial topic before (figuratively) breaking into the vault yet again to feature Amy's interview from June 2020.
Website: https://www.amyoes.com
TEDx: https://www.amyoes.com/tedx
Book: https://www.amyoes.com/mbd
Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/My-Beautiful-Detour-Unthinkable-Grateful-ebook/dp/B07TDQZ9G2?fbclid=IwAR3vJIzY2LyVwzNeoHXVWMs8Wd_-2r7552lUw8T7fYHXk-W2LsIlL4iMZ_0
Charissa stops by this week, in a "from-the-vault" interview, to give insight on how she has saved money to live debt-free.
Website: www.changeyourfinances.com
Finance Worksheet: www.changeyourfinances.com/trentspeaks
Trent expands on the conversation of finding your worth, finding your value, that we had in Episode 101.
Then, we break into the vault (figurative, not literal), to hear from Jackie on her fashion career and some life-decisions and risks she had to make.
Kyle rejoins the podcast this week to share a fundraiser he is passionate about and discuss the topic of "Partying to Parenting."
To donate to Kyle's St. Jude's fundraiser, please visit the Trent Speaks Facebook page or reach out to me directly (either personally or through trentspeaks@gmail.com) and I will assist in making sure your donation makes it to Kyle's fundraiser.
Ep 64: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HVkTSkdGCaEMVZhWNWvOj?si=15bcc06b38b4429f
Short podcast with some truth and transparency behind what's been going on lately.
Episodes relating to vulnerability:
Ep. 4: Vulnerability
Ep. 19: An Angel in Heaven
Ep. 48: If Tomorrow Never Comes
Ep. 11: Your Story is Worth It
Ep. 30: You Never Know
Ep. 42: Tom Coverly - The Illusionist
Ep. 56: What's Your Happy?
Ep. 62: Taylor Zebracki
Ep. 68: Living Black in a White America
Ep. 74: Getting my Sh*t Together
Ep. 80: Life Goes On
Mik stops by to chat about the craft beer industry and more while sharing a couple brews with Trent.
Career Coach, Travis Robinson, spoke with Trent in June 2020 about a risk he took that completely changed the trajectory of his life. Travis shares how you can find your passion and offer some insightful things to think about when considering your career.
Learn more about The Everyday Worker by visiting everydayworker.com; The Everyday Worker podcast is available on your favorite streaming platform now!
A news reporter/anchor who has bounced around the US shares his experiences in the media industry and discusses his thoughts on the public perception of media and more!
G talks about family and how he has seen Milwaukee change, the good and the bad, in the past 30 years. This is one you won't want to miss.
Website referenced in the closing: proofsandpencils.com
Previous episodes referenced in this episode: Neat Whiskey (Ep. XXV) published Aug 9, 2018; Ep. 68: Living Black in a White America published April 28, 2020
Roman shares his experience on immigrating to the US at a young age and how his life has grown and the impact he's been able to have over the past few years.
Check out the Digital Savage Experience Podcast here: https://www.digitalsavageexperience.com/
Trent reflects on another year of life, as well as the passing of an honored celebrity.
Jocelyn joins Trent this week to share her personal story on how she came to put an emphasis on taking time to focus on herself.
Dan speaks with Trent in this week's episode about how the leaps and risks he has taken in life has led to a rewarding career.
To hear more from Dan, follow his podcast "Dreams Are Real": https://open.spotify.com/show/73wFmKPjSBYmnhpU2g4SzZ?si=dLSkwJ4OR060XEytai0CEw
Ryan stops by to talk with Trent about the best areas to visit in Europe, his interactions with tourists, and an interesting perspective on how we handle events in everyday life.
Audrey chats with Trent with an engaging story that you won't want to miss.
Learn more about Audrey here: http://www.abkmediagroup.com/work-with-us.html
Podcast host Jesse joins Trent as a guest this week and shares his love for Bruce Springsteen and how music literally saved his life.
To hear more from Jesse, listen in to his podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IX4yYFyvnVzXWPvsmA1RR?si=lLTZh1u7TuiAE3PsMci_6w
A former division one athlete, now affiliated with the New Jersey Devils, joins Trent for a jam-packed episode.
Be sure to follow this week's guests podcast, Innovators Anonymous: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vvvGlUUZMRIr7sLoBBXfH?si=ZEjihzQASa28L_qh2zabWA
On a journey of seeking to always partake in new experiences, Ann shares how the journey began, her failed and successful experiences, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
To hear more about each of Ann's experiences, check out her podcast #365 Firsts Podcast: Stories of First Times https://open.spotify.com/show/0iMzPRWROcFTQ5s65twoUa?si=LoIwCTMfRoWJpu39QiDfRA
Trent's guest this week shares a variety of topics including parenting, podcasting, and his career as a band member.
Japanese author Nastune Oki shares her inspiration and meaning behind her book, The Game of Self-Domination: The 15 most practical steps to self-mastery and achieving anything you want.
As seen on Fox News, Market Watch, and The Daily Herald: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Self-Domination-practical-self-mastery-ebook/dp/B0892NZWT4
A film student, comic book, and TV nerd, all-in-one, joins Trent this week discussing how he found his roots in long-form improv, and how the community transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listen to Rafi's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XGxgBgszPl98uZXAIoOdx?si=APcQV63vSvWV5xztEJCw-A
Travis, host of The Everyday Worker podcast, talks about his transition from engineer to career coach.
Check out Travis' podcast by searching "The Everyday Worker" or by clicking the following link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4axb98BPKSFEjXIjIUNgGv?si=KgIE6CbgRyODlH8S_AgScA
Paranormal investigator Dr. Kristy Sumner shares how she got her start in paranormal investigations and the experiences she has had along the way.
Learn more at www.soulsistersparanormal.com
Trent discusses a recent event that has taught him life goes on in addition to how to control the things you can't control.
Not only do we talk about Todd's books and his writing, but we also have a great conversation around cultural differences. Enjoy!
Josh takes time to share his experience in the military and background in cyber security, as well as sharing how he started his own business, Green Knight Digital.
Adrienne talks about her experience in an emotionally abusive marriage and her new book, Melting Ivory, available now on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZS1GXG
From talking about his job as a sailor, to his top three places in Canada to visit, and everything in between. Be sure to check out his podcast, Webfame, which he discusses within this episode.
This week's guest dives deep into his experience revealing a "secret," as well as his future career goals.
I take on the conversation others are uncomfortable to have with my guest this week, hitting on a topic of conversation others are afraid to have.
This week's guest talks about rooting for Detroit sports while living in WI, his thoughts on Tiger King, and how being a father has changed his perspective on life.
Madalon talks about how Hungary became a part of her life and the role her faith has played too.
Author & Speaker Tracey Maxfield joined the podcast this week to talk about her rabbit hole and how she escaped. Listen in on how she overcame her own adversity and what you can do for yourself and to help others.
Trent shares a new way in which you can support the podcast, and this week there are TWO featured guests.
Success doesn't come without experiencing failure, and failure is okay. A New York man shares his story and how he turned his own failure into a legacy over currency mindset.
A tribute to the passing of a family friend. What are you doing to live your life? Because tomorrow is never promised...
Trent and his unofficial co-host sat down to record the second half of the Iceland trip.
The first podcast of 2019 offers ways to make and stick to your New Year's Resolutions.
An adventure awaited this week as Trent and his guest ventured out to various coffee shops for the podcast and chatted about coffee (and more).
Two young women talk with Trent this week on the launch of their new project, Living Twentyish.
Trent caught up with a worldwide illusionist this week who shared his story and the message he shares around the globe.
Post-Thanksgiving podcast with great news regarding a former guest. Trent also talks about silly moments with this week's guest and why math is "hard".
It took turning another year older to turn this week's focus toward discussing reflecting on your life and what it is your goals are. Why wait until New Year's when you can start now?
A long-awaited guest finally makes it onto this week's podcast where we discussed the world of medicine and their travel's.
This week's guest, a determined female, talks about how her childhood dream became her reality, and how one decision has shaped her life.
A former guest rejoins the podcast to check-in and fill us in on what's new and changed for her over the past 5 1/2 months.
In a return trip to Marquette, MI, Trent caught up with a college friend who shared her interest in teaching and love for the city and university.
National speaker, Blake Fly, joins me for the podcast this week. Blake talked about his journey into speaking and how easy showing appreciation of others can truly be.
Racing, music, and mental health are just a few of the topics Trent and his guest touched on in this week's episode.
Hot cheese hot tub and chipmunks with pine needles? Find out what each of those have to do with the Ragnar as Trent talks about his weekend and offers you a challenge.
A surprise visit led to a surprise guests in a crazy flavor tasting. Trent also followed up on last week's conversation and why you should take charge of your life.
17 years ago, we came together as a nation regardless of our differences. Where are we at today? Trent discusses humanity and coming together in and out of times of need.
From television/radio, to Corrections, to the Military...my guest talks about his career path and how our last interview together kicked him out of the media industry.
On what is now dubbed the longest episode of the podcast, the 97 minutes flew by as my guest and I talked (and tasted) whiskey. All in the name of research of course.
What do boudoir and motorcycles have in common? Why not discover the connection and more on this week’s episode.
Conversation went rampant with my guest this week: random people, previous experience with federal law enforcement agencies, insane eats, and more!
Overcoming obstacles in a small world of trying to talk to people to learn their stories. Also, what celebrity did Seattle residents love? Find out in this week's episode of the Trent Speaks podcast.
The keto diet and a discussion of today's struggles of parenting with technology came up on the podcast with this week's guest.
My guest focused on the US Open and Fantasy Baseball this week, but that's not all we talked about. Tune in for yet another great podcast (would you expect anything less at this point?)
This week Trent talks about summer, his Tough Mudder training, and how a new change of his relates to Bozo the Clown.
This week's guest talks with Trent about life on the diamond, his experiences in higher education, and how a medical diagnosis has affected his life
This disaster of a week featured the LIVE return of a previous guest where we "attempted" to talk about goals.
This week, Trent and his guest talked about vulnerability, faith, and life balance. Also, big announcement is revealed this week!
This week, Trent talks about finding your energy, what it is you're passionate about, and self-accountability.
This week, Trent talked about an exciting breakthrough opportunity, not caring what others think, the stories all around us, and Michigan basketball.
This week's guest talks about the challenges of growing up blind, his Jewish faith, and much more.
Netflix, Columbia, New York, Weddings...How do they all correlate? Answer: they don't. But they do all fall into the same 37 minute conversation in this week's episode.
What do the Winter Olympics, Tigers, and a logo have in common? Find out in this week's episode with my inaugural guest!
Learn more about the man behind the microphone and the inspiration behind "Trent Speaks"