Michelle Dawn Mooney Conversations

"Folds of Honor" Founder, Lt. Col. Dan Rooney: Flying into the Wind

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney was 12 years-old when he knew what he wanted to be when he grew up ... an unlikely combination of a jet fighter pilot AND a PGA professional golfer. Interestingly enough, it was both of those fields that helped contribute to the formation of Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization founded by Rooney, that has donated tens of millions of dollars to the families of fallen and injured military and first responders. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney is the epitome of an American hero. He's a motivational speaker, best-selling author and tv show host who was recognized as People Magazine’s Hero of the Year and ABC World News Person of the Year. If this interview doesn’t inspire you to want to be better, live better, and do more for others, I don’t know what will. Not only does this episode explore a unique life journey, it’s also a pep talk that challenges all of us to fly into the wind.

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How to Stress Less with Dr. Kathleen Hall

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

If you've been feeling the stress lately, then this episode is for you. As the founder of The Stress Institute and the Mindful Living Network, Dr. Kathleen Hall has helped tens of thousands of people get a better handle on stress. She started her career in finance working at the World Trade Center in New York, but after working on Wall Street, she made a decision to leave power, wealth and corporate stress behind her. She now specializes in stress management, mindful living, and work life balance. In this interview, she not only touches on a key stress management tool that can benefit kids and adults alike, but she shares the one word that she believes is key in helping us all live a more mindful, less-stressed life.

Jacob Young: Emmy-Winning Actor/ Producer/ Director

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Jacob Young is an Emmy-winning actor (five time nominee) who was a fan favorite for more than twenty years on shows like "General Hospital", "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "One Life to Live". Despite all the success, a few years ago he decided to walk away from the soap opera world, opting for different opportunities both in front ... and behind the camera. Now, with the help of a fellow soap star, he's helping the next generation chase their Hollywood dreams, while at the same time finding his voice in the podcast world to encourage those in need of a little support along life’s journey.

Dream Expert Kelly Sullivan Walden: Why a Nightmare is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Ever dream that you're falling, flying, being chased, or maybe you find yourself in am uncomfortable place or position? Then you don't want to miss this conversation with Dream Expert Kelly Sullivan Walden who has helped thousands of people decode their dreams. Known as Doctor Dream, Kelly is also a clinical certified hypnotherapist, she earned a doctoral degree in spiritual counseling, and she is the bestselling author of ten books, including I Had the Strangest Dream, It’s All in Your Dreams, Dreaming Heaven, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and Premonitions, and A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste. Kelly has been featured by ABC, CBS, NBC, Dr. Oz, The Real, The Hallmark channel, The Gaia network and Huff Post and Cosmopolitan and is also the host of The Kelly Sullivan Walden Podcast. Check out her work and join her Dream Team here.

Chasing Your Passion with Singer-Songwriter Katrina Woolverton

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

They say it's never too late to pursue a dream and singer-songwriter Katrina Woolverton is living proof. Before she was a teenager, Katrina seemingly had the world at her feet with record deals and offers for tv and film, but family circumstances forced her to walk away. Years later, she couldn't deny her passion for performing, deciding to jump back and start her career from scratch. Having toured with names like Meatloaf and John Popper and collaborated with the likes of Amy Wadge (Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud) and Rita Wilson, she is now celebrating the success of her new single with GRAMMY-winning producer Val Garay, a dance remake of the word famous "Bette Davis Eyes". Check out the visualizer for the song here and learn more about Katrina's latest projects by visiting her website.

How to Be a Productivity Ninja with Graham Allcott

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Feeling a little frazzled, unmotivated, or just plain overwhelmed by the thought of getting things done? You won't want to miss this conversation with Graham Allcott, author of the global best seller "How to Be a Productivity Ninja" and founder of one of the world's leading providers of personal productivity training and consultancy. He's sharing his favorite tips and tricks to get more done in less time and has a few key tools to help us stay on track.

Lasagna Love's Rhiannon Menn: How a Simple Act of Kindness Turned into a Global Movement

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

What started out as a simple way for mom Rhiannon Menn to connect with her neighbors in need during the pandemic, has grown into a global movement of kindness. Regardless of the reason, Lasagna Love has been providing "Lasagna Hugs" to more than two million people around the world, many of whom have continued the circle of giving by performing their own random acts of kindness. In this interview, Rhiannon shares some touching moments inspired by those "Hugs" ... and a very personal story that brings this movement full circle. To learn more about the organization, become a recipient, or donate, visit www.lasagnalove.org.

Jeff Kurr: Legendary Shark Week Filmmaker

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

For more than 30 years, Emmy-nominated wildlife filmmaker Jeff Kurr has played a pivotal role in the evolution and success of Shark Week. In this conversation, he offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his extraordinary career, what it takes to capture some of the franchise's most unforgettable moments, and a few surprising personal insights that reveal a different side of one of Shark Week's most influential storytellers.

Jeff also shares the story behind a close encounter with a great white shark that was caught on camera, featured in "Great White Open Ocean," available to stream on Discovery+. And if you're watching Shark Week this year, don't miss his latest installment, "Air Jaws: Red, White & Breach," premiering on Discovery.

Finding the Funny with Comedian Dena Blizzard

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Comedian Dena Blizzard was a mom of one with another on the way when she was given her chance to wow the crowd at a well known comedy club in Atlantic City. It was the first big step that launched her career in stand-up comedy and led to her working on network tv, performing around the world and hosting online shows with a brand that has grown to more than half a million followers on social media. Encouraging people to find the funny even when circumstances are less than, Dena shares her journey in the entertainment business, how she handled situations like death, divorce, and empty nest syndrome in the public eye, and why the connection with her community is so real.

Country Artist Phil Vassar

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Award-winning singer-songwriter Phil Vassar has penned hits for himself - as well as stars like Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina & Collin Raye, but he had to jump a few hurdles to be accepted as a piano man in the guitar playing city of Nashville. In this episode of Conversations, Phil sits down with Michelle to share his story of breaking into the business, what it feels like to see his daughter follow in his musical footsteps, new projects on the way, and how he's been bitten by the acting bug

Kevin LaRosa Sr. & Jr. (K1/K2): Father/Son Hollywood Stunt Pilots

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Michelle chats with father-and-son Hollywood stunt pilots and aerial coordinators Kevin LaRosa Sr. (K1) and Kevin LaRosa Jr. (K2), who share a special bond and a passion for aviation that has been passed down through generations. Together, K1 and K2 have worked on some of the biggest television shows and blockbuster films of the past four decades, including The Fugitive, Independence Day, Iron Man, Godzilla, The Avengers, Top Gun: Maverick, The Blue Angels and F1.

RUN DMC's Darryl McDaniels

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Michelle chats with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Run DMC co-founder Darryl McDaniels about a career that took him by surprise, the discovery of a big family secret and a battle with depression and alcoholism that had him contemplating suicide. Darryl also talks about how he's sharing his story to help save the lives others, his ventures in comics and cookies, and new music on the way with heavy hitters like Travis Barker, Sebastian Bach, Joan Jett, Mick Mars and Sammy Hagar.