Introducing Me

Boots Knighton was diagnosed with three separate congenital heart diseases in 2020. Delayed from COVID, she was able to have open heart surgery in 2021 and has been working her athleticism back up. Boots started her podcast The Heart Chamber to help other patients like herself know what to expect. In this episode, Boots goes into detail about her surgery and her life prior and afterwards, including how her life as an educator has changed.
 
Connect with Boots:
https://www.theheartchamberpodcast.com
https://www.instagram.com/theheartchamberpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/boots.knighton/
https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneBootsKnighton/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton/
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with a rare, neuromuscular disease called Friederich’s ataxia at age 17. She had always been clumsy, but her handwriting had gotten worse and about a decade later, she started using a wheelchair. At first, Jen had a lot of fear, but eventually found acceptance and has recently authored her memoir, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. 
 
Connect with Jen:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenniferGasner/ 
https://www.instagram.com/jennygwriter/
Buy her book: https://a.co/d/iPp4t6z 
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

At a young age, Amethysta (Ami for short) believed that genetics held the key to engineering a better human being. Struggling with mental health and identity, Ami transitioned genders in 2022 to better align with who she always knew she should be. In doing so, she now knows that you can’t engineer a better human and her professional focus has shifted from biochemistry and analytics to researching gender and identity, alongside becoming an author.
 
Connect with Amethysta:
https://www.amethysta.io
https://genderidentitytoday.com
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Jacey Keller lost her mom, Shawn, ten years ago when she was still in high school. Three years ago she was inspired to help others with their own grief and she started coaching. In this episode, she shares her personal grief story, her growing family, and how to support other people through grief.
 
Connect with Jacey:
https://www.instagram.com/rebuildyourlife.griefcoach
https://www.facebook.com/p/Jacey-Keller-Coaching-100071519215475/
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Asher's musical journey began at the tender age of two, though he never anticipated it would become his full-time pursuit as an adult. Initially, while residing in NYC, he took up the violin as a means to supplement his income. However, over time, his musical endeavors blossomed into a full-fledged career, diverging from his academic background in biology and nursing. In this episode, Asher delves into his musical passions and sheds light on the intricacies of freelancing in the industry.
 
Connect with Asher: https://www.asherlaub.com
 
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Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Jean Jacques Brun, better known as JJ, or The Retired Spy spent 20 years in the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces and now 25 years as the founder of DHC Training Co. As a child, school was hard and he loved sports, so it was natural for him to join the service. He now trains the Four Temperament (DISC) Model of Human Behavior for personal and professional growth. 
 
Check out JJ’s work:
https://theretiredspy.com/the-art-of-interpersonal-relationships/
https://theretiredspy.com
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Ryan DeLena is about to get a degree in outdoor education, but he’s already adventuring outside and guiding others. Ryan is currently a climbing guide with Acadia National Park and likes to have the chance to connect with guests on their outdoor excursions. He started skiing at a young age with his dad and knew that that would be his realm. While on an excursion in Antarctica, without wifi, his dad started writing a book, which ended up becoming the book he co-authored with Ryan, Without Restraint, which shares Ryan’s story of being taken out of traditional school and having a traumatic experience in therapeutic schools to finding success on the ski slopes. 
 
Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extreme_ryan_delena/?hl=en
Ryan’s Book: https://a.co/d/ac4Wi0r 
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Alex Williams is the granddaughter of Black Panthers and has always been inspired to care for others. She started in home health care, went to school to become an EMT, is trained as a doula for home births and went into law enforcement to pursue justice. As an ironman triathlete turned wrestler, she learned about the benefits of hyperbaric chambers and for the past seven years she has been growing her business, Holistic Hyperbarics in the Bay Area of California.
 
Connect with Alex & Holistic Hyperbarics:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hh/
https://www.hh-bayarea.com
https://www.instagram.com/holistic_hyperbarics 
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

When speaking with Kristof Morrow, you may notice that he says “Shakespeare” throughout the conversation, and while he has a fondness for the author, it’s an audible tic because of his Tourette’s. Kristof has relocated to Vancouver after having a rough childhood, serving as a medic in the US Navy, and being a journalist in Texas. He recently published his first book which is a fantasy novel showcasing many walks of life.
 
Connect with Kristof: https://linktr.ee/kristofmorrow 
 
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Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

John Lawyer grew up in rural Oklahoma and joined the Army right after college. He worked in counterintelligence and counterterrorism stationed in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. John stayed abroad after retiring to civilian life, but now resides in North Texas. He’s always remained kind and positive, wanting to make a difference even while working through burnout and PTSD. John had a spiritual awakening as an Omnist and worked to create a nonprofit spiritual community. 
 
Connect with Kishar Spiritual Community:
https://kishar.org
https://www.youtube.com/@PeaceOnYourJourney/
 
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Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns 
Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett