Authenticity Matters Episode Archive – 2020

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November and December 2020: Family Dynamics
Jen Coyne and Julie Hahlbohm

Jen Coyne and Julie Hahlbohm inside the KXRW studios in Vancouver, WA.

November is a time for giving thanks, and also a time for family connection (whether in person or distanced!). This month my guest was my sister, Julie Hahlbohm. In part one of my interview with Julie, we talked about family dynamics and authenticity. She has done a lot of inner work to find her authentic self and has fantastic advice for committing to an authentic path yourself. 

Part 1: https://xray.fm/broadcasts/37237

December continues my conversation with Julie. Julie has found an authentic path to connection through her hobbies and interests. She shares the struggle for balance and tips for staying on track to your goals. 

Part 2: https://xray.fm/broadcasts/37603

October 2020: Humility, Integrity, and Pleather Pants
Jen Coyne and Mike Workman

Jen Coyne and Mike Workman outside the KXRW studios in Vancouver, WA.

This month’s guest is Mike Workman, Clark County Resident and Teamsters Local 58 Business Representative. Mike is a role model, and a leader and influencer in his own right, even though he is so humble he would never make those claims about himself, or see himself as someone that would be featured on the radio. Mike brings an inspirational story of persistence, empathy, and authenticity worth sharing.

October Show

 

September 2020: A Winding Road, Built on Steel
Ramona Ramadas and Jen Coyne

Ramona and Jen at an event at Arizona State University

This month’s guest is Ramona Ramadas, nurse, innovator, and entrepreneur. She is the Founder of New Trails Navigators a peer health, whole patient, care organization. Ramona’s career journey through high tech and then nursing, on both sides of the country, has given her a unique perspective on opportunities for the future for healthcare. 

You can learn more about New Trails Navigators and contact Ramona at https://www.newtrailsnavigators.org

September Show

 

August 2020: Persistence Isn’t Futile
Jen Coyne and Michael Jonas

Jen and Michael outside the KXRW studios in Vancouver

This month is Episode 15, and our guest is Attorney Michael Jonas, owner of Rational Unicorn Legal Services. His journey to entrepreneurial attorney and his “go-authentic-or-go-home” attitude are inspirational.

You can learn more about Rational Unicorn at https://rationalunicornlegalservices.com

August Show

 

July 2020: Creating a Supportive Tribe
Jen Coyne and Rena Whittaker

Jen Coyne and Rena Whittaker outside the KXRW studios in Vancouver, WA

This month’s guest is Rena Whitaker, author of Being Tribal: Practicing Life in One-Degree Shifts. Rena is an expert on “practicing” life to find your authentic self. She has a wealth of tools and tips on how to create a supportive tribe for your daily and long-term growth practices.

You can learn more about Rena and Being Tribal at: https://beingtribal.com

July Show

 

June 2020: Helping Teens Become Their Authentic Selves
Jen Coyne and Paula Pilcher

Jen Coyne and Paula Pilcher outside the KXRW studio

June 2020 kicks off our 2nd year, and this episode Jen talks with Dr. Paula Pilcher, Founder and Director of Empowerteen, a teen wellness program. Paula talks about her journey to becoming a Naturopath and Teacher, and how she became inspired to help teens become the best versions of themselves. This episode is perfect timing to talk about her teen summer camps, which will be hosted virtually this summer. You can learn more at www.empowerteen.org

June Show

 

May 2020: Part 2 of Digital Art, Going Viral, and Finding Your Voice
Michael James Schneider

Digital Artist Michael James Schneider in the studio

Part 2 of the interview with Michael James Schneider (Blcksmth). How much of yourself do you let the world see on social media? Michael shares his perspectives on this and more on Authenticity Matters.

May Show

 

Special Live Broadcast: April 30th, 2020: Empathy in a time of crisis
Live Broadcast Lineup

Jen Coyne, Host
Steven Glickman, Production Assistant
Brian Stinson, The PEAK Fleet
Kea Meyers Duggan, Speaker and Coach
Christy Foulger, Enterprise Architect

Jen welcomes guests Kea Meyers Duggan, Christy Foulger, and her PEAK Fleet co-founder Brian Stinson to talk about Empathy in a time of crisis. During this time more than ever, it’s important to be able to understand others’ perspectives while at the same time not draining your energy. Could you use some new tips for balancing empathy and self-care?

Special Edition for April

 

April 2020: Digital Art, Going Viral, and Finding Your Voice
Jen Coyne and Michael James Schneider

Here’s are Jen Coyne and Michael James Schneider, who discussed Michael’s journey as an artist and creator.

This month is Part 1 of a 2 part show featuring artist and author Michael James Schneider (blcksmth on social media). In this episode we’ll talk about his insightful perspectives on an authenticity journeys and hear what his experience has been like when confronted with the “success” of viral digital artwork.

April Show

 

March 2020: Persistence
March Show: Persistence

Jen interviews Chris Erickson

This month, for Episode 10, Jen has a discussion with digital content creator and entrepreneur Chris Erickson. Topics span persistence, picking yourself up from failures, and finding your authenticity in the face of pressures to go on a different path. You can learn more about Chris’ business at Cre8 Impact.

March Show

 

February 2020: Loving Yourself
Kelli Gizzi and Jen Coyne

Kelli Gizzi and Jen Coyne record February’s show

This month Jen went on the road to Bellingham, Washington to interview marketing expert Kelli Gizzi about using Design Thinking for designing an authentic life. Kelli was a Clark County resident and leader for many years and just made a big move up North to align with her life goals. You can check out Kelli’s website here.

February Show

 

January 2020: New Awakenings

Jen and her guest Dennis Skinner, President and Master Facilitator at  MANY-TO-ONE

This month’s episode features guest Dennis Skinner, a professional facilitator and all-around dynamic human being. We discuss new beginnings and new awakenings, and how to carve a path to authentic self-improvement using intention setting.

January Show