I Always Wanted To

My guest, Mark Radel,  describes himself this way: I have always been around music.  I sang in the church choir, school choirs, acted in musicals in high school, was into music but never took up an instrument.  After my wife and I moved to Seattle my commute was 30 minutes and I was bored driving back and forth each day.  I thought about what I could do and saw a book named "harmonica playing for dummies", with it came a cheap C major harp and a cassette.  So each daly as I drove to and from work I practiced playing.  When we moved back to Bellingham, WA, I got serious and started playing with others.  Now I can sheepishly say I am a musician. Artists Mark mentions that he listens to: Kevin Moore, Taj Mahal Eric Clapton, Tracy Chapman, Jerry Portnoy, and Harry Manx. ********************* I want to get to know you better. Please fill out a 5-question survey at lizsumner.com/survey.  Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my online course, 8 Steps to Launch Your Dream Life. (launchyour

JILL HEINERTH is an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker. A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Jill is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Her memoir, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times. Her children’s book THE AQUANAUT is a Blue Ribbon Selection for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Jill is a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame and the Explorers Club, which awarded her with the William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.   Contact: www.IntoThePlanet.com   Into the Planet, My Life as a Cave Diver is available through booksellers and Amazon, worldwide.   ********************* I want to get to know you better. Please fill out a 5-question survey at lizsumner.com/survey.  Let me know

My guest, Annie Handmer, is a final year PhD Candidate at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Science, in the School of History and Philosophy of Science. Her research traces the social history of Australian space science projects in order to better understand international and interdisciplinary cooperation, the social construction of achievement, and the nature of the military-industrial-academic complex in Australian space science. In addition, she is on the Advisory Council for the Space Industry Association of Australia, a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council ‘Ethics and Human Rights in Space’ Project Group, the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand, program consultant to the Australian Youth Aerospace Association ASTRA Committee, and is also the host and creator of the Space Junk Podcast. In Spring 2021 (southern hemisphere), Annie will be undertaking a residency at the Sydney Observatory.  Twitter / Instagram: @anniehandmer Space Junk Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/space-junk-p

In this, my 50th episode, I talk about the upcoming season which begins Monday, September 13th.  Coming up on I Always Wanted To: Know What I Want To Be When I Grow Up Be A Cave Diver Learn to Play Harmonica Be A Competitive Athlete Spot Disinformation Play A Theremin --and more-- ********************* I want to get to know you better. Please fill out a 5-question survey at lizsumner.com/survey.  Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my online course, 8 Steps to Launch Your Dream Life. (launchyourdreamlife.com) ********************* TRANSCRIPT Liz: Hi everyone. I’m proud to say this is my 50th episode. I’ve been podcasting since May of 2018. In that time I’ve spoken with dozens of fascinating people and asked them questions about how they pursued their passions; how they put one foot in front of the other to dance or climb or play or learn. In all of my conversations my guests mention a point when they realize, “Wow, I got this. I’m doing what I set out to do, what I always dreame

Liz Sumner tells the story of how I Always Wanted To podcast came to be, where she finds her guests, and shares her favorite podcast mentors. Juleyka Lantigua Williams of Podcasting Seriously https://www.podcastingseriously.com/ Twila Dang of Matriarch Digital Media https://www.matriarchdm.com/welcome-1 Arielle Nissenblatt of Squadcast https://squadcast.fm/ ********************* I want to get to know you better. Please fill out a 5-question survey at lizsumner.com/survey.  Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my online course, 8 Steps to Launch Your Dream Life. (launchyourdreamlife.com) Please send your questions or comments to liz@lizsumner.com or dm me at https://www.instagram.com/lizsumner/ CLAIM=45ae6bc2af8d265152a936ccca227784b445c4d8=CLAIM

Annie Peguero is a High-Performance Mindset Coach who helps female entrepreneurs integrate spiritual development into their business so they can make more money online.   She's a military spouse of a marine, a mom of girls, and an adoptee who went live on Facebook asking for help in finding her birth family.  Annie teaches the skill of adventuring with self-doubt, asking yourself better questions to reveal your inner badass so you can serve and shine from your highest level. Annie's 6-month group coaching program called SOL School [Sisters Over Limits] for Entrepreneurs blends spiritual and business development together in a sisterhood collective. She also has a month-to-month membership and a podcast called Adventures with Annie Peguero. Visit Annie's website to learn ways you can work with her https://www.anniepeguero.com/ ********************* I want to get to know you better. Please fill out a 5-question survey at lizsumner.com/survey.  Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my o

Ethan Waldman is a tiny house author, speaker, and teacher. He built his own tiny house on wheels in 2012, and has been passionately helping future tiny house dwellers on their own journeys ever since. Ethan’s guide, Tiny House Decisions, has helped thousands of readers answer the big questions about tiny houses and plan each system in their future home. He’s also the creator and host of the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast, a show that brings you weekly conversations with tiny house luminaries, builders, and DIYers. Ethan and his wife Ann live in their tiny house part-time in Northern Vermont. Lots more photos at https://www.thetinyhouse.net/professional-tiny-house-photos/ https://www.thetinyhouse.net/ More sites for plans: https://tinyhouseplans.com/ https://denoutdoors.com/ https://www.pinuphouses.com/ Please fill out a brief 5-question survey Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my online course, 8 Steps to Launch Your Dream Life.

Smiti Nathan, PhD has been an archaeologist for 15+ years. Her current research focuses on ancient societies in Oman and Ethiopia. She works with interdisciplinary teams to uncover answers to questions like, “How did past societies use plants?”, “Where did people choose to live?”, and “What role did the environment play in past life?” In addition, she discusses her work, travels, and creative pursuits on the website, Habits of a Travelling Archaeologist: https://habitsofatravellingarchaeologist.com/ Twitter: @travellingarch Instagram: @travellingarchaeologist Places Smiti mentions: In Hungary, she worked in Vésztő, which is a town in Békés county. Beta Samati in Ethiopia: Akir al Shamoos in Oman: Smiti also mentions crowd-sourced archeology. Here's a link about that: https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2016/06/27/how-crowdsourced-archaeology-could-help-solve-the-mysteries-of-peru/ Please fill out a brief 5-question survey Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my online course, 8

In 2014, Dr. Kristy Sumner coupled her passion for travel, history and the paranormal when she formed Soul Sisters Paranormal, an all-female team, made up of Sumner, her two sisters and two friends. As a team of 5 investigators, Soul Sisters Paranormal traveled to some of the most historic and, reportedly, haunted locations in the U.S. in an attempt to determine for themselves if spirit activity does exist and to highlight the rich history of each location. The team traveled to and investigated numerous US locations, including: the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (WV), The Lizzie Borden House (MA), the Villisca Ax Murder House (IA), the St. Augustine Lighthouse (FL), Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary (TN) and many others. In 2020, Soul Sisters Paranormal moved to a two-investigator format, with only Kristy and her twin sister, Dr. Jenny Sumner, conducting the paranormal investigations. As a two-person team, they have investigated at the Attala County Jail (MS), the Old Southern Funeral Home (MS), the Grand O

Jimmy Gownley is the New York Times Bestselling author of Amelia Rules! And the Dumbest Idea Ever. He has done work for Disney on properties such as Tangled, Zootopia and an upcoming Little Mermaid series. His new book 7 Good Reasons Not to Grow Up is out now from Scholastic.  https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Jimmy-Gownley/20799241   https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/authors/jimmy-gownley/   Michael Cohen Co-writer/artist of Strange Attractors, a science fiction comic which ran for 17 issues 1993-1995. The editor and publisher of Mythography, a fantasy anthology which ran for 8 issues in 1995-1997. He contributed Empyrean Tales, an ongoing fantasy adventure. He was the editor of Forbidden Book from Renaissance Press, an anthology of short stories about magic, which ran for 2 issues in 2001-2002. He also did the cover art and wrote and drew several stories. He wrote and drew the Science Fiction comic The Washouts. He was the editor of the Amelia Rules comic from Renaissance Press 2000-2005. He has re

Lindsay, now part-owner of Rimessa Roscioli and co-founder of the Roscioli Wine Club, came to Rome 5 years ago while studying wine in Santa Barbara with the Court of Master Sommeliers.  She recognized that studying wine was about being completely immersed in it, not merely reading from books.  Wine and vineyards became her compass as she traveled the major wine regions of Spain, France and Italy on a 10-week solo vacation - ultimately landing her at a mind awakening wine tasting at Rimessa Roscioli and changing the complete direction in life.   More than being a sommelier focused solely on wine, she creates an experience for guests which allows wine to be a weaver of travel, humans, stories, culture, history, art, philosophy, discussion and shared experience - all of which have become the foundations of the Roscioli Wine Club.   .... Connect: www.roscioliwineclub.com www.rimessaroscioli.com IG: @roscioliwineclub

Heather is a graduate of Environmental Biology from Antioch College and Antioch University Graduate School. She has dabbled in higher education administration, teaching from kindergarten through the graduate level, placing international college students in summer resort jobs, educational travel, and now moving recyclables. She describes herself as a mismatched girl who pets bees and is seeking timeless days. In Brazil, she was known as "mae de Willow" because no one could say the name Heather.  The Grand Adventure: A Year in Brazil (2011-2012) New blog about bike trip in NC begins May 2021

The new season begins May 3rd with more fascinating interviews with regular people doing things that others long to do.

In part two Manny responds to some of my preconceptions about what hip hop music is and is not. In part one he explained the culture of hip hop and why he founded the center for Hip Hop Advocacy. Manny Faces is an award-winning new media journalist and podcast producer based in the New York Metropolitan area. He is the co-creator, co-producer, audio editor, and host of News Beat (www.usnewsbeat.com), a groundbreaking, multiple award-winning podcast series that melds hard-hitting social justice journalism and expert interviews with music and original hip-hop lyrics crafted by independent hip-hop artists. In 2015, he founded The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy (www.hiphopadvocacy.org), a non-profit organization utilizing journalism, original research, and media/public outreach to increase awareness and understanding of Hip-Hop’s proven ability to improve society and uplift humanity. He is an accomplished DJ, producer/remixer, event host, and public speaker, often advocating on behalf of hip-hop music, cultur

In part one Manny explains the culture of hip hop and why he founded the center for Hip Hop Advocacy. In part two he responds to some of my preconceptions about what hip hop music is and is not. Manny Faces is an award-winning new media journalist and podcast producer based in the New York Metropolitan area. He is the co-creator, co-producer, audio editor, and host of News Beat (www.usnewsbeat.com), a groundbreaking, multiple award-winning podcast series that melds hard-hitting social justice journalism and expert interviews with music and original hip-hop lyrics crafted by independent hip-hop artists. In 2015, he founded The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy (www.hiphopadvocacy.org), a non-profit organization utilizing journalism, original research, and media/public outreach to increase awareness and understanding of Hip-Hop’s proven ability to improve society and uplift humanity. He is an accomplished DJ, producer/remixer, event host, and public speaker, often advocating on behalf of hip-hop music, culture

SIMONE KNEGO leads an ordinary life filled with extraordinary moments. As a wife, mother to six children (and three dogs), and a serial entrepreneur, she splits her time between her family, businesses, and personal growth. She’s realized the small choices she makes every day to do good actually have the power to inspire others. With this book, she hopes to inspire you to embrace life’s ups and downs and realize the impact you’re making on the world. Read more about her at her website: https://simoneknego.com/ The Extraordinary Unordinary You is available at Amazon and most online book sellers. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook- Author Simone Knego.  Photos from the trip

Polyglot with 8 currently active languages and more on the side. Former expat and international English teacher, now back in the US trying to conquer her latest adventure: new motherhood. Speaks six languages with her toddler daughter regularly. http://chooseyourlifeadventure.com Resources Sarah mentions: Verbling.com italki.com Quizlet for flashcards Busuu - language site Liz mentions  

Liz Sumner, a candidate for the 23rd Wisconsin Assembly District in 2018, is a Fox Point resident, small business owner, wife and mother of two small children.  Liz was born and raised in Milwaukee, spending her first years in the Sherman Park neighborhood before moving to Shorewood, where she attended Shorewood public schools and graduated from Shorewood High School.  Liz was lucky enough to spend two years abroad, one with her family during her sophomore year of high school in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and the other in Paris for her junior year of college.  After graduating from Marquette University with a BA in Political Science and French, she moved to Seattle where she explored the beautiful outdoors of the Pacific Northwest and fostered her love of fashion and retail.  Three years later, Liz returned to the Midwest, spending eight years in Chicago where she developed her management skills working for home furnishings retailer Z Gallerie and at The Boeing Stores, the retail marketing division of The Boei

Liz Sumner introduces the new series which begins November 4th.

Shaily started doing social media for her hobby community in high school… ON MYSPACE. She didn't realize what she did was doing social media until after college when she saw a question on a job application asking if she had ever managed an online community, and she realized there was something there. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree and certification in elementary education K-6, and she now uses those mad teaching skills to lead workshops, work with business owners 1-on-1 training them on social media, and has coached 170+ B2B consultants on how to use LinkedIn to grow their business. She guides business on how to stay top of mind with their community and referral network using social media. I hold them accountable and boost their confidence in themselves, what they have to offer, and their own social media abilities. She loves live streaming, event social media, live Tweeting, and comment engagement. Learn more @ YourSocialMediaSherpa.com. She has spoken at Trunk Club, Fiverr, State