The Thrivalist Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On today’s episode, we have the honor of sitting down with a legend in the music biz. Michael Blanton has been in the A&R/management side of the music business for almost 50 years. He signed some of the biggest artists in Christian music history (Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, Rich Mullins, and many more).

His understanding of culture and innovation in music and marketing led to a storied career with a multitude of accolades, awards, and platinum records. We get into lots of great stories from his time in that world. Now in his early 70’s, we get the sense that there’s still a lot more to come from Michael Blanton. Enjoy!

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We are joined today by Robert J Crane, an international best-selling author who has authored/co-authored over 100 books in the fantasy genre. We get into his start in the financial services industry, his leap into self-publishing, and his ability to manage family and write over 100 books over the course of roughly 10 years. The man is a machine.

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Today's episode features two highly successful special guests. You may recognize Debbi Fields from her nationally-recognized cookie brand, Mrs. Fields, in which, she continues to light up the lives of kids and adults alike and flip the concept of customer service on its head. Her partner, Wade Shealy, runs Third Home, a luxury home rental service, and tends to his farm here in Tennessee. Today's conversation with these two professionals holds countless gems for entrepreneurs and dreamers alike.

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Beecher Reuning is a film professor at the University of Kentucky. Their story is so compelling and inspiring. Beecher shares with us their beautiful story of being raised evangelical Christian in the south and the harrowing journey of coming to full acceptance of their non-binary self while also holding on to elements of their faith. We also get into some “movie-making” talk and the art of disagreeing with someone. Just a beautiful episode.

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Registered dietician, Kelly Mikrut, joins the show today to dive into the intricacies of the body as it pertains to your story. We cover everything from ideal nutrition, to trauma holding, to the ever-looming temptation of co-dependency. Join us for a vulnerable and informative episode with a dear friend of the podcast.

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Laura Ramey is a licensed marital and family therapist in the Nashville area. With a background in the music business, Laura has worked with musicians, artists, and actors using the therapeutic modality of “Parts” which is part of the Internal Family Systems’ model. She takes us through “Parts Work” and how it can be used to address differences and conflicts the parts of us that are usually responsible for gridlock in our emotional healing.

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Bill Hampton is a long-time friend as well as a coach, consultant, mentor, and speaker. His passion and compassion for helping others set goals and fulfill their potential comes shining through in this episode. He embraces vulnerability by sharing with us some of his failures and how they led him to where he is now.

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Our first international episode! John Willis joins us today from Scotland. John is the Director of Sales for a business to business telecoms company in Aberdeen. As a successful career salesman, John is very much a student of human nature. We get into his well-traveled life and into some very insightful ideas around communication, intent, and get this… listening!

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Tony Peters is a former LA-based defense attorney and judge who now lives in Franklin, TN and has authored a trilogy of novels. The first of the series, “Sacred Duty: The Battle for Truth,” is set for release on Feb. 24, 2024. We get into his story growing up in East LA and how that informed his career as a defense attorney and then judge. His balance of compassion and structure for his clients and in his courtroom attributed to a very successful career. Now, he is channeling that same energy into his historical fiction writing.

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A.M. Peters Books: https://ampetersbooks.com/

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Scott Hassee is a PGA Professional, golf instructor, and student of the mind. Known around town as the “Sherlock Holmes” of the golf swing, Scott has developed his gift of instruction in part around the idea of training your mind (consciously and subconsciously). This episode is golf-heavy to be sure, but there is much to be gleaned for life and mastery of whatever it is you’re passionate about.

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No Mulligans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-mulligans/id1474460561

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