Podcasts by Hodge Podge: A Podcast About All Types of Things!

Natasha Smith- Cofounder of Aspiring Adventurers from 2021-07-27T10:43:51

Listen to my inspirational conversation with Natasha Smith of Aspiring Adventurers: an online fitness and nutrition platform offering services to clients internationally. Natasha has years of train...

Weathering the Storm with Jon Sadler- Epilepsy Warrior and Advocate, Author from 2021-07-08T12:34:40

Jon Sadler has lived with epilepsy since childhood and has an intimate knowledge of its effects and consequences. Through the many ups and downs, his experiences have given him a unique perspective...

Paul Attaway, Author of Blood in the Low Country from 2021-06-22T12:08:07

Paul Attaway, Author of Blood in the Low Country, talks about his transition from a 30 plus year career in business to becoming a Southern Fiction novelist. Paul gives excellent advice to aspiring ...

Critically Acclaimed Southern Fiction Novelist Bren McClain from 2021-06-10T15:08:16

Critically Acclaimed Southern Fiction Novelist Bren McClain joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about her fabulous award-winning debut novel, One Good Mama Bone. She talks about the inspiration behind...

The Balanced B- Brittany Moore from 2021-06-04T12:20:15

Brittany Moore is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, iRest Meditation Teacher, 200 Hour Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is the mastermind behind The B...

Chef Asata Reid Helps Parents Feed Kids! from 2021-05-26T16:49:31

Chef Asata Reid Helps Parents Feed Kids! We talked about her debut book, How to Feed a Kid, as well as her involvement with Small Bites Adventure Club, the importance of food education and raising ...

Stacy Hawks- Dividing Ridge Author and The Writing Wall Podcast Host from 2021-05-20T11:58:30

Listen to my inspirational conversation with Western North Carolina’s Stacy Hawks, an author, poet and host of The Writing Wall podcast.

Shermaine Perry-Knights- Author of I Move A Lot and That’s Okay! from 2021-05-13T20:52:14

Shermaine Perry-Knights- Author of I Move A Lot and That’s Okay! Pulled from her own experience growing up as a #militarykid to help other children of #militaryfamilies with adapting to the #mil-li...

Punam Saxena: Parent Power from 2021-05-03T14:04:49

Join me as I talk with Punam V. Saxena: M.Ed. Parent Impact Coach, Podcast Host of edu-Me and author of Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond. Punam’s new book debuts this week! It is an amazing...

Donetta Gray Wilson- Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer from 2021-04-22T13:17:46

Donetta Gray Wilson, the author of Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer joins me to talk about her beautiful book that inspires young readers to go after their God-given dreams!

Marissa Ortiz- W.I.N.E. w/MO and BeU Non-Profit Co Founder from 2021-03-28T13:24:52

Marissa Ortiz is a force of light and hope for women and children. After growing up during her adolescent years in group homes and the foster care system, Marissa has achieved greatness and lends a...

Deanna Anderson- Mom’s Making It Together from 2021-03-23T12:33:20

Deanna Anderson is the founder of Mom’s Making It Together, an online community created one year ago as Covid-19 became a reality for families to help moms cope during the pandemic. Listen to our c...

Author Julie Samra Uses World Travel to Create Books for Kids from 2021-03-16T13:41:31

Author Julie Samra Uses World Travel to Create Books for Rich Stories for Young Readers. Listen to our conversation about her life abroad and children’s book, Kadoo and Ladoo: Mystery of the Missin...

Claire Cain- Romance Novelist Uses Military Spouse Experience to Create Beautiful Love Stories from 2021-03-10T13:24:37

Listen to my conversation with Claire Cain- Romance Novelist Uses Military Spouse Experience to Create Beautiful Love Stories!

Sharifa Johnson Spreads Joy with Books ‘N Bops from 2020-11-28T14:02:46

Listen to my interview with Sharifa Johnson of Books ‘N Bops! An adorable children’s literature program that incorporates books and dance!

Ashley Bugge- Military Widow. Mom. Speaker. Explorer. Award-Winning Author. from 2020-10-20T14:05:15

Ashley Bugge- a Military Widow, Mom, Speaker, Explorer, and Award-Winning Author joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about her debut books as well as her amazing journey. Listen to our conversation he...

Emily Anderson- MilspouseFest from 2020-10-19T12:54:49

MilspouseFest is a fabulous organization that supports military spouses worldwide. During Covid, the folks at MilspouseFest learned to pivot and are now bringing the fun virtually to spouses. Tune ...

Kayla Spears- YouTube Star of Storytime w/Kayla from 2020-10-01T18:46:33

Kayla Spears joined me to talk about her vibrant, adorable and popular children’s book story-time show on YouTube. Such a fun conversation about the importance of building a love of books and readi...

Brandon Foster- Family Time Comic Book Series Author from 2020-09-29T13:47:26

Brandon Foster- Family Time Comic Book Series Author— joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about his amazing award-winning, family and faith-based themed comic book series.

Tommy Balaam— Captain Fantastic, UK’s #1 Children’s Entertainment Program, Author from 2020-09-24T15:19:21

An interview with Tommy Balaam— Captain Fantastic, the UK’s #1 Children’s Entertainment Company, Author and Musician.

Darshaun McAway- Best-Selling Children’s Book Author, Host of WOWpodcast from 2020-08-16T13:55:52

Darshaun McAway is the Best-Selling Children’s Book Author of the Anaiah’s Adventures Book Series and Host of WOWpodcast which features authors worldwide. He talks about his journey and gives aweso...

Amanda Cottrell- Children’s Book Author & Educator- Teaches Kids Mindfulness and Empathy from 2020-08-05T22:16:17

Amanda Cottrell- Children’s Book Author & Educator out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about her amazing picture books that teach kids to be mindful and empathetic of ...

Diane Scabilloni- Author and Speaker, Divine Encourager from 2020-07-31T13:48:56

Author and Speaker, Diane Scabollini, Helps Children and Adults Shed Doubt and Find Hope through Faith. Listen to our conversation here!

UK Children’s Book Author, Tamsin Wood from 2020-07-13T13:56:18

UK Children’s Book Author, Tamsin Wood weaves gorgeous fairytales to teach children important life lessons. Her books focus on the importance of kindness, bravery and friendship as well as healthy ...

Doctor of Soul- National Recording Artist Gregory releases new single, “Friday” from 2020-07-09T20:38:21

Doctor of Soul- National Recording Artist Gregory releases new single, “Friday” 👏 Listen to our conversation about his extensive music roots and career in the medical field— helping heal hearts an...

Ashley Marie- Children’s Book Author, International Educator from 2020-07-06T18:50:51

Ashley Marie has created a beautiful children’s picture book— The Little, Big Rescue. Listen to our conversation about how she pulled from her experience teaching young kids in multiple countries— ...

Landis Wade- Retired trial Attorney Turned Charlotte Readers Podcast Host and Award-Winning Author from 2020-06-18T14:04:57

Landis Wade is a retired trial attorney turned award-winning author and host of the popular Charlotte Reader’s Podcast. Enjoy our conversation about his journey from a 35-year-career in law to publ...

Camy Kennedy-Mexicanos: Mindset and Life Coach from 2020-06-09T12:06:50

Camy Kennedy is a Mindset & Life Coach working with high achievers to create breakthroughs in health, wealth and love. With a background in molecular biology, neuroscience & psychology she provides...

Rae Marie Czuhai- The Green Chair Project, Raleigh NC from 2020-05-29T14:21:01

Rae Marie Czuhai is The Green Chair Project’s new Director of Development— in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rae Marie joined the agency in February 2020 and leads development activities for the non-.pro...

Hilary Iker- Professional Freelance Writer, FIDM Professor, Ashtanga Yoga, Los Angeles, CA Resident from 2020-05-20T01:43:09

Hilary Iker has led a trailblazing journalism career with articles published in Fit, Fit Yoga, Prevention, Glamour, and more. Her first job was with Vogue Magazine in New York, New York. She has al...

Porch Talk: Three Friends Discuss “Coping” During #PANDEMIC (while raising children/pregnancy) from 2020-05-16T11:48:21

I recently had the chance to porch sit with my bestie neighbor, Miranda Crosby and our mutual friend Danica Thomas, to talk about the ups and downs we’ve experienced throughout the Covid-19 pandemi...

Kellie Artis, Millie COO- Helping Military Families PCS With Ease in Partnership with Lowe’s from 2020-05-12T23:27:41

Today, I chatted with the amazing Kellie Artis, Millie COO, who is helping Military Families PCS with ease in partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement. #LetsPCSTogether

Melissa Vera- Adventures of Frugal Mom from 2020-04-29T18:34:09

Melissa Vera is the creator and contributor of four beautiful and informative blogs: Adventures of Frugal Mom, Champagne Style Bare Budget, Reading with Frugal Mom, and her most recent venture The ...

Matthew Brown- Originalé The MC: #HipHop fueled by love of #God and #Family from 2020-03-21T16:13:10

Matthew Brown- Originalé The MC: This Washington, North Carolina native feeds from his #faith, #family and #lessons learned growing up in a #smalltown in #rural Eastern North Carolina to create #po...

Monica Fullerton- Founder of Spouse-ly, Milspouse and Mompreneur- Connecting the Military Community from 2020-03-12T16:39

An interview with Monica Fullerton, Founder of Spouse-ly— an Air Force spouse, momprenuer who has created a genius #startup #onlinecommunity to support #military connected businesses. Spouse-ly is ...

Jeremy Fiebig- Son of a Preacher Man- Talks Sweet Tea, Shakespeare and Fayetteville, NC from 2020-03-11T13:53:08

Jeremy Fiebig- Son of a Preacher Man- Talks #SweetTea, #Shakespeare and Fayetteville, NC on Hodge Podge Podcast. We chat about Jeremy’s life dedicated to the #theater arts, his love of Shakespeare,...

Seth’s Wish- Helping the Homeless and Hungry from 2020-03-09T20:11:24

An interview with Lindsey Wofford and Stacy Graybill of Seth’s Wish- an amazing organization in Fayetteville, North Carolina that is helping the homeless and hungry.

Erika Wallgren- Milspouse, Life Coach, Professor from 2020-03-04T17:57:03

Erika Wallgren is a military spouse, mom, educator and life coach on a journey to help others find their dream job. Listen to my interview with Erika here to here more about the Career Development ...

Danica Thomas- Widowed Army Spouse, Military Suicide Awareness Advocate, Susan Tillis Foundat from 2020-02-25T14:37:39

To say I am inspired by Danica Thomas is an understatement. She is a widowed Army spouse who survived her late husband’s suicide following his traumatic injuries from combat in Afghanistan. She is ...

Shane McCarthy- Sandboxx Chief Marketing Officer from 2020-02-17T17:42:31

Enjoy my conversation with Shane McCarthy, Chief Marketing Officer of Sandboxx, a United States veteran-owned platform that supports almost 2 million #servicemembers and their supporters throughout...

Kelsy Timas- Guiding Wellness To the Military Community from 2020-02-11T03:34:16

An interview with Kelsy Timas- founder and CEO of Guiding Wellness Institute in Fayetteville, North Carolina which is dedicated to guiding the #military #community to #wellness through #holistic pr...

Jenny Bell- Go Fayetteville! Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau from 2020-01-17T21:30:25

It was only natural my first podcast of the new year would be with a delightful and brilliant woman who shares a mutual love of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jenny Bell , Communications & Social Me...

Katlin McFadden- Business Coach with NC CEED, Social Media Marketing Expert, Talented Artist from 2019-11-17T19:31:51

I had the pleasure of speaking with Katlin McFadden, #BusinessCoach with the Women’s Business Center @CEED, #SocialMediaMarketing Expert, and Talented #VisualArtist and owner of McFadden Studio. Ka...

Tiffany Haywood- Award-Winning Blogger, Radio/TV Personality, Tech Guru, Business Consultant from 2019-11-11T14:20:32

Today I was honored to speak with Tiffany Haywood who is a military spouse, mom to six children, and Award-Winning Blogger, Radio/TV Personality, Technology and Social Media Guru, and Business Cons...

Donna Sager Cowan– Award-Winning Children’s Author Debuts Book from 2019-11-07T02:15:48

Interview with #California based #AwardWinning #ChildrenBookAuthor Donna Sager Cowan. We discuss the debut of book two in her Superhero School Series, finding a #superhero in ourselves, and insight...

Ghost Tales of North Carolina from 2019-10-31T16:50:55

In honor of the spookiest of days- Halloween- I share some of my favorite ghost tales and legends from my home state of North Carolina.

Jami McLaughlin- Mom on the Go! Community Developer & Spring Lake, NC Mayoral Candidate from 2019-10-29T16:30:30

Jami McLaughlin is a visionary, active community partner and volunteer, mom on the go, and advocate for her beloved community of Spring Lake, North Carolina. I recently had the opportunity to sit d...

Kathy Coule- Beautiful Soul Captures Love In “Faces of Fay” from 2019-10-24T13:54:11

Kathy Coule is an Army Spouse on a mission to capture ALL of the diverse “faces” and personal stories of the individuals of her community in Fayetteville, North Carolina— as well as people and plac...

Stephanie Starr: MS Warrior, Woman of Faith, Mompreneur from 2019-10-23T02:21:14

Today, I had the honor of interviewing one of my dearest friends in the world. Stephanie Starr is a #superstar whose light shines so bright. She has overcome amazing odds and blossomed during a tim...

Networking is CRUCIAL from 2019-09-13T17:42:32

Networking is so crucial in a successful business. Social Media is a fabulous way to introduce yourself, find customers, etc. BUT, you cannot rely 100% on social media and online interactions. Find...

Natalie Spencer: Rising from the Ashes from 2019-07-16T08:59:12

Natalie Spencer: Renaissance European Day Spa, Fayetteville, NC • Interview: Rises from ashes following devastation from fire in October 2018

Joann “JoJo” Yost: Survivor, Warrior, Inspiration from 2019-06-22T00:28:02

Joann “JoJo” Yost: Gold Star Wife, Breast Cancer Survivor, Mother, Business Woman, Guiding Light. This woman has an amazing, inspirational story. Take time to listen to her. Thank me later.

Interview with Wendi Iacobello: Strength 4 Spouses from 2019-05-18T11:59:18

“Wendi Iacobello is an Army wife, former adult educator and Middle and High School Special Education teacher. Currently, she is a blogger, freelance writer, aqua cycling instructor, and avid volunt...

A reading of Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck! from 2019-05-02T01:56:36

Anchor • A reading of Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck! I thought some of you might enjoy listening to my children’s book! Sit back and let me take you on a fun adventure with this super cool mom and...

Spring is here! from 2019-03-29T13:35:59

Spring is here in #fayettevillenc - Updates on my Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck journey and new budding partnerships with #GoFayetteville Blog and Fayetteville NC Bloggers Network

This is Me. from 2019-02-17T00:30:43

An essay on self-acceptance and happiness.

What is Love? from 2019-02-17T00:11:59

Anchor • What is Love? My thoughts on the true meaning of LOVE.

Writer’s Brain from 2019-02-08T02:16:03

I’m suffering from WRITER’S BRAIN!!! Too many ideas, not enough time. A discussion of prioritizing, promotions, events, and life! #booktips #publishing #writerscommunity

Happy New Year from 2019-01-01T00:29:49

2018 Reflections and happy wishes for the new year

Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck from 2018-11-15T01:22:59

Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck is my debut children’s book. Learn more about it at alisonpaulklak.wordpress.com and www.alisonpaulklakowicz.com and purchase your copy at https://books.friesenpress....

Happy Halloween from 2018-10-31T19:07:57

A short wish for a Happy Halloween 🎃

The Storm from 2018-09-18T02:27:53

Hurricane Florence update #hurricaneorence #northcarolina

End of Summer Review from 2018-08-30T20:39:47

An update on my small business: Nautigul: Custom Wood Art; writing endeavors; and interview on Hodge Podge to come

Why a podcast... why not? from 2018-07-19T01:33

This is why I started a podcast. I blame my husband, Adam. It’s all his fault! 😄

I'll Always Love My Mama from 2018-07-16T04:24:50

An ode to my mama, Julia Beth, on her 69th birthday.

You are a poet and didn't know it! from 2018-07-06T02:19:17

My thoughts on poetry... everyone is a poet.

Fourth of July from 2018-07-05T22:24:24

Fourth festivity and memories of days past

Summer Fun and Army Life from 2018-07-01T15:37:26

Kinder Grad, Milspouse Life, Summer Fun, & Writing Update

My Brother, the Park Ranger from 2018-06-04T18:57:23

A celebration of my brother, the park ranger and his 40th birthday on the Pamlico River; and a brief update on the progress of my children's book.

Memorial Day Thoughts from 2018-05-28T21:31:55

Episode 4: A Memorial Day weekend trip up to Philadelphia; and Memorial Day thoughts from a Military Spouse

Making my dreams come true from 2018-05-19T21:51:23

My professional and writing background... Writer turned Human Services Professional turned Writer.

The In Laws from 2018-05-19T19:07:15

My inlaws: Philly natives and grandchildren of immigrants; my Philly Fanatic Husband; the Poconos; A brief update on my writing (Again, please forgive my very lazy southern drawl, mouth breathing, ...

Home Sweet Home, North Carolina from 2018-05-17T14:56:52

Hodge Podge is a podcast about all types of things. Mainly about writing, publishing, and life in North Carolina, coastal life, military life... and, whatever else comes to mind. This is my first E...

Hodge Podge: A Podcast About All Types of Things! (Trailer) from 2018-05-16T14:56:52