Kevin has served as Director for Young Life College at the University of Kansas for 13 years. His passion is to build meaningful relationships with college students to help them encounter Jesus Christ, while also developing others to do the same. When I first met Kevin, I was taken by…
A good reminder for us all - as humans, we recover quicker when we engage in activities rather than when we tune out. It seems counterintuitive, but it may be a good idea to incorporate a low energy cost activity into your rest activities. For me - it's reading, playing…
Mike Montague is a game show host, public speaker, podcaster, and writer at Playful Humans. He has been a radio DJ, karaoke host, virtual game show host, MC, and DJ for live events including opening for Billy Idol, Frankie Valli, and MC-ed at Toby Keith's Bar & Grill. He has…
Rachell lives smack dab in the middle of the US in Kansas City. She’s a corporate trainer by day and a Skip The Small Talk (STST) Facilitator by night. She stumbled upon Skip the Small Talk as an attendee whilst traveling for work, immediately wanting to know how to get…
Damon Parker spent 21 years as a teacher and coach in both Missouri and Kansas. He has coached his wrestling teams to 4 Kansas state championships. Since 2011, Coach Parker has received Teacher of the Year honors on 4 occasions and is the 6-time Kansas Coach of the Year. In…
Keontay and I met in Lawrence, KS, where we quickly bonded over a fascination of the people around us. After growing up in inner-city Baltimore, Keontay went on to play college football, build a family, and grab several degrees along the way. He is a great example of someone who…
Keontay Gaines is the Assistant Director of Student Athlete Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Keontay and I met in Lawrence, KS, where we quickly bonded over a fascination of the people around us. After growing up in inner-city Baltimore, Keontay went on to play college football,…
The story that has been written for others is not the story that is written for you. An excerpt from the Talk to People Podcast.
Annie Miller is a former teacher of relational communication, an expert of belongingness, and an all-around all-star. Annie and I met in grad school at Wake Forest University where we were both teaching assistants. I invited a few people to go to a basketball game, and everyone backed out, except…
Damon Parker, legendary wrestling coach, breaks down the explosive growth of women's wrestling. From breaking down barriers to paving the way for future generations of female wrestlers, this new trend is saving men's wrestling programs, bringing back Olympic sport funding, and creating scholarship opportunities. Extra stuff: To support me on…
Santiago is a friend, inspiration, and overcomer. As an immigrant from Ecuador to the United States, he broke down barriers and found purpose. This conversation was an encouragement to me, this podcast, and the life I hope to live. Regardless of where you start, this episode will encourage you to…
I often wonder how coaches plan speeches, like the big hype speeches or the speeches after a loss. But the truth is, most of the time they don't! 90% of the time you can't choose the right words ahead of time. So - don't overthink it, and respond in the…
Fail fast and fail hard. The person who cares the most about whether you fail is you, so put that aside and press on. This is a clip from the Talk to People Podcast. It can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else.
Santiago and Chris talk on the Talk to People Podcast about the importance of letting go of negative emotions. They discuss the impact that holding onto bad emotions can have on our mental and emotional wellbeing, and how it can prevent us from moving forward in life. Using a powerful…
In this video, we're going to take a look at the power of brand awareness and how it doesn't always lead to sales. While it's essential to have a strong brand, it's not enough to rely on brand awareness to sell your products and services. Strong branding can help you…
In this video, I'm going to show you a must-use trick that will help you build your brand with what makes you unique.Using your personal strengths and talents to create better content is one of the best ways to stand out from the competition and attract more customers.This video is…
In this video, I'm sharing with you how I have thoughts of self-doubt and creative pressure. Too often, we overthink and give ourselves mental fatigue. This leads to self-criticism and a lack of creativity. But by learning how to control our thoughts and relax, we can overcome these obstacles and…
In today's video, we're going to explore the secret to Crafting Content that Ignites Your Audience. Adding value is one of the most important things you can do to stand out from the competition and attract readers. By crafting content that is unique and interesting, you can draw your audience…
Skeletons in the closet charge rent, and it compounds. Deal with them before they deal with you. Want to listen to the whole podcast? Check it out at - Talk to People Podcast
Santiago describes meeting his dad for the first time at the airport. Want to see the full conversation? Follow the podcast!
