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My Big Story with Christopher Swan

A podcast that travels the USA interviewing uniquely inspiring people, uncovering big stories and ideas that inherently celebrate our differences In My Big Story with Christopher Swan, Christopher is literally on a plane, train, or automobile, traveling the USA, uncovering stories from the voices often not heard, crossing boundaries of diversity, differentness, and beliefs. These thought-provoking conversations are with people that have taken chances and carved out uncommon paths. Through these interviews and stories Christopher discovers dreams, ideas, and truths — and in turn, his big story unfolds — to create a world where everyone belongs.
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Dec 27, 2016

Join Christopher for this bonus story from My Big Story with Christopher Swan as he shares this additional conversation outside of the official interview with past guest Tina Zettel. Tina is the owner of Willow Tree Bakery and a cake decorator known throughout the Sonoma Wine Country. In this brief episode, she shares stories about two cakes that turned into big cake wrecks. These funny anecdotes easily show that even successful people stumble at timesand Tina explains what to learn from the mistakes.

 

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Dec 20, 2016

Christopher interviews longtime friend, Dr. Phil Ricchiazzi, a successful Hollywood-based chiropractor. Dr. Phil (not to be confused with the other Dr. Phil!) provides a whole-person approach to wellness, making his practice unique, not just focusing on symptoms and pain. He digs deeper into each patient’s story, finding the factors that are causing disruption in their systems—to heal the root cause of their problems. Dr. Phil also shares how he personally manages a balanced life and his focus on mindfulness—because he truly believes in living what he teaches.

Dr. Phil’s journey hasn’t been without issues, and in this conversation he shares some of his personal struggles—how he found his way into his current practice and medicine, and his advice for anyone struggling to find their passion and to live authentically.

 

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Dec 13, 2016

If you’re on Pinterest, you've more than likely interacted with editorial and commercial photographer Bonnie Tsang. TIME magazine recently named Bonnie one of the top 30 Pinterest curators to follow. And it makes sense—she has over 7 million Pinterest followers. Also, if you're on Instagram and love beautiful photography, you may just be one of Bonnie’s 80,000 followers.

Bonnie talks about becoming a professional photographer, how she evolves her style and work, and life as a new mother, again. Also, Bonnie didn’t go to school for photography, making her real-life proof that hard work and determination pay off, as does sharing what you see in the world in your own unique way.

 

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Dec 6, 2016

Comedian, storyteller, and all-around funny woman, Jen Kober seems to be everywhere these days. She’s been touring her stand-up comedy show across the U.S., appearing in various TV shows, like ABC’s The Middle and BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood, and can now be seen in NPR’s Snap Judgement tour.

In this conversation, we talk about her life in comedy, getting started, growing her work, and everything in between. Jen also talks about her future plans, writing two pilots and a movie treatment, and most importantly, how she measures success in her life.

 

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Nov 29, 2016

Artist Victor Herrera, also known to many as Victor H., paints street-styled art on various mediums such canvas, wood and clothing. He describes his work as whimsical and slightly unnerving—think of much of it as illustrated characters with a spin. It’s also clear that his days painting graffiti on the streets as a kid carried over to his work today. His work can be found in the homes of collectors, on limited edition runs of apparel, and has even made a few appearances at celebrity events.

Victor doesn’t have a formal education in art. In fact, he was working a technical job prior to working full-time as an artist. He’s also color blind. All of this is part of Victor’s story—how he came into his own as an artist, and continues to grow. This conversation is all about discovering what you love, testing the waters and pursuing a new career. Victor is humble and real, giving this conversation weight and meaning.

 

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Nov 22, 2016

Michael Paul Ziegfeld is an actor, producer and author. But these titles don’t completely reflect Michael’s expansive work and experiences. His variety of opportunities has in fact added to his perspective. Michael has a brilliant way of looking at life and has realized that success is not always what we think it is. Even though he’s been successful with movies, television and the stage, he has a story that  tells how he became fed up with his reality and his decision to retire from the entertainment industry. Writing a book about his past triggered him to see life in a different way, which he now uses in panel discussions to help others.

Michael shares his journey in the entertainment world, but also his unfolding story of moving forward with intention and purpose.

  

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Nov 15, 2016

Musician Janet Robin joins Christopher, for an in-depth interview and a live performance. Janet is a singer and songwriter, but most notably an amazing guitarist. She’s been a successful solo artist for many years and more recently founded The String Revolution. As a child she was taught by the famous heavy metal guitarist Randy Rhoads. Christopher and Janet discuss her all-female rock band, working with legends such as Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac and John Carter Cash, and how Janet successfully navigated a solo career. You'll also hear behind-the-scenes details, and a discussion of starting out and surviving as a musician.

Not a musician? Much of the advice shared can be applied to any dream or career.

We end the episode with a live performance. So, don't end the episode until you hear Janet play.

 

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Nov 8, 2016

Jake Heilbrunn’s story started in college when he was overcome by a wave of anxiety and depression, and wasn’t sure how to move forward on his path. He then set on a journey to Central America to explore the world—in turn learning about himself. Christopher and Jake talk candidly about feeling lost and searching for more. Jake knew something wasn’t right for him and needed to figure it out. They discuss who Jake met on his travels and their impact on him, why his journey matters, and how he’s sharing his experiences with others.

 

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Nov 1, 2016

Darren Thompson creates furniture and art from salvaged wood he finds in Sonoma County and nearby counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. His art includes references to the bay area, pop culture, vintage designs, and even business signs throughout his town of Petaluma. Even though he's a local, one-man business, Darren’s furniture and art can be found in homes and businesses throughout the country. Darren shares how he found his way into a woodworking business, his why, how it all works, and everything in between.

 

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Oct 25, 2016

Rocky Walls is the Co-Founder of 12 Stars Media, a video production business in Indianapolis. Rocky’s the connector and communicator of the stories they're helping to share. In fact, he’s the translator between organizations and their audiences, helping these companies tell their stories and their why, in a way that’s meaningful and simple. But Rocky’s story doesn’t stop there. It includes a lot of family time and adventures - making intentional decisions to integrate it all vs. conforming to a work-life balance formula. Still going strong at his company, Rocky is also elevating his journey of connection, by helping people realize their potential. This is the story of an entrepreneur working hard, and figuring out new ways to his purpose and to be of service.

 

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Oct 18, 2016

Evan Todd is an actor and producer of theatre and movies. He’s also co-founded of two arts-based outreach nonprofits impacting the lives of children in the US and Africa. And (that's a big and!) in his spare time, Evan builds and sells custom reclaimed furniture. Evan has this passion to explore, understand how things work, try them on, and see what’s next. In theatre and film, Evan is known for his starring roles in Heathers the Musical and 4th Man Out. He’s also part of the producing team behind the Tony-Nominated revival of Spring Awakening, on Broadway.

Evan openly shares stories that reveal the why and how of his interests and activities, specifically how they intersect and have evolved. He also talks about the way he’s using the arts to reach communities he can help. Evan’s authenticity is refreshing, and so are his ideas and advice.

 

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Oct 11, 2016

Nicole Buergers is a beekeeper with an urban beekeeping company. She's also an official cheesemonger. She left the corporate agency world and through a successful crowdsourcing promotion, has created a career that connects her interests and provides a platform to grow.

Christopher uncovers the why and how of Nicole’s big story. Nicole shares how urban beekeeping works and why it’s important. She also generously shares ideas with us all, for start something new of own, no matter your dream.

 

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Oct 4, 2016

Vincent Green-Hite recently started Knot Bad, a company where he crochets small stuffed characters in the style of Amigurumi—the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, cute stuffed animals and creatures. Think Anime and Pokémon meets crochet.


Vincent unpacks how he discovered crochet and why Amigurumi, as a creative outlet works for him. Having already gained thousands of followers and loving what he does, Vincent believes he’s on the right path with his unique vision. What’s more, Vincent recently started a charity drive with friend and fellow crocheter Jessica Carey (The Hook Nook), called The Gracie Project. This drive is collecting stuffed characters, and beanies for hospitalized children, all created by their followers - and it’s bringing even deeper fulfillment to Vincent’s work. Vincent goes on to tell us about the surprises to starting his online business, who inspires him on his journey and lot more.

 

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Sep 27, 2016

You may not know the name Clinton Leupp. How about Miss Coco Peru?

 

Clinton created the drag icon, Miss Coco Peru and has become a celebrated storyteller and performer. Miss Coco has been entertaining us with comedic monologues and endearing stories for 25 years. In addition to the many original stage shows, she’s found in films including Trick, Girls Will Be Girls, and TV series such as Will & Grace and Arrested Development. Most recently, Miss Coco has found additional notoriety in her clever YouTube videos.

 

There's an intriguing story beyond Miss Coco — how Clinton followed his dream of working in entertainment and creating his own unique path. Clinton started Coco way before it was mainstream (AKA, no Rupal's Drag Race). In our chat we get into the challenges and highlights along the way, and even talk career advice, other fun anecdotes

 

After this interview, I went from fan, to admirer. Clinton was brave enough to find his truth and live it so publicly — inadvertently helping others find acceptance and a role model.


This episode was recorded under the previously used show name, Living Your Journey.

 

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Sep 20, 2016

Rick Goldschmidt is the official historian and biographer of Rankin/Bass Productions, the company that brought us holiday television favorites like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, Frosty the Snowman, and featured films such as The Last Unicorn, Mad Monster Party, and the animated version of The Hobbit. Rankin/Bass has also made many animated TV specials and series, including fan favorite, Thunder Cats. For almost 20 years, Rick has followed his passion for Rankin/Bass Productions, also realizing the rich history of their work and creatives were being lost in the shuffle of show ownership. Rick’s dedication allowed him to publish multiple books about Rankin/Bass, and has two websites dedicated to keep the Rankin/Bass Animagic alive. In this conversation with Christopher, Rick talks about how he made his work as a historian for Rankin/Bass into his career and passion, and thoughtfully shares his ‘why’ and some inside stories only Rick could know.

 

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Sep 13, 2016

Heather Joy Miller is an encaustic artist who lives and works at the beach in Southern California. In this conversation, Heather educates us in the absolutely fascinating medium of encaustic art. Let’s face it, creating art with fire is pretty awesome! Not only is her work mesmerizing, she’s also carving out a new space for herself in the art world. And the best part of this conversation is when Heather shares the story of her transformation―from professional dancer to a high tech sales professional to leaving that all behind to “Come out as an artist.” For anyone trying something new or going against the grain, this story is for you. And this is a great way to discover a new artist and hear about a journey that’s focused with intention and being true to oneself.

 

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Sep 6, 2016

Leo Barahona has a great story that is currently unfolding with an amazing new goal. A U.S. Veteran who owns a martial arts school in Texas, Leo’s teachings go far beyond just learning the physical skills. It’s also about creating a safe space, a community, and teaching the philosophy and wisdom of martial arts. Leo’s impact to the world is about helping people understand themselves and giving them the knowledge, skills and self-esteem to be successful and to make their own impact in the world. Now, Leo is transforming his for-profit business into a non-profit, which allows him to expand the options, to fund more students at no-charge to them, to create new specialized courses for various groups in need, and to grow the community beyond Texas. Leo’s passion is for helping people because that’s what people did for him in his youth, and without it, he wouldn’t be where he is today. In this conversation with Christopher Swan, Leo shares his experiences, how they connect to his ongoing mission, and how he’ll make a bigger impact.

 

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Aug 30, 2016

Matt Cullen is an entertainer. He’s actor, an up-and-coming YouTuber and the co-creator of the wacky web series, "Raymond & Lane." In this conversation, we dive into Matt's “Why” and the reasons he loves to create. He then shares his evolving story as a creative and some fresh perspectives. Also discussed, Matt shares his thoughts about the clash (or merger) of online talent vs. the standard Hollywood talent poole. As Matt is somewhere in the middle, how does he see trained actors fairing against online creatives? Is one better than the other? Take a listen to find out.

 

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Aug 23, 2016

Music producer, Jack Rayner has worked on many well-known projects including, Dancing With The Stars, Magic Mike, America's Got Talent, and has worked with famous celebrities like Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and so many more. Jack has such a great attitude and shares fun stories and highlights of his career - as well as the struggles that helped him get to where he is today. Through the conversation, Jack outlines how his story may sound unique, but is a journey of determination, like so many other people. Jack also explains why he shifted his focus from just his career, to what he wants out of life and his future.

 

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Aug 16, 2016

Actor and producer Parvesh Cheena and Christopher talk about Parvesh's living perspective to the life of a working actor. Parvesh has been in countless television roles and movies for over a decade. He gained notoriety for his roles in the Barbershop movies, NBC’s Outsourced and Transformers: Rescue Bots. In addition to his busy acting schedule, you’ll soon see him in season 2 of Crazy Ex-girlfriend, coming this Fall.

This is a candid conversation about Parvesh's drive to act, balancing roles we want vs. ones we need to take, the current state of diversity and inclusion in Hollywood, and even more. 

 

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Aug 9, 2016

Rene Siegel is president and founder of Connext (formerly called, High Tech Connect), a marketing and communications consulting agency that tackles tough engagements for tech clients. They deliver subject matter expertise and experience - with the right attitude and energy  - all to help their clients shine. When Rene left her corporate career in 1994, she never imagined she'd transition into becoming an entrepreneur shortly after her departure, but here she is today. She contributes a large part of her success to being honest and vulnerable with herself and having strong mentors nearby to help nudge her into new possibilities. Rene has her sights on the future, specifically helping those early in their career, find the mentoship and guidance they need to be successful.

 

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Aug 2, 2016

Carlton Russell was raised in Southern Alabama by grandparents who taught him how to make the most out of his life. He has always been quick to learn and whip smart, which earned him a Social Service Management degree, made him an asset to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and an effective leader at the multiple social impact organizations that chose him as their Executive Director. In addition to his professional roles, he led a successful 20-year career as a Hollywood actor and stunt double. Carlton’s story also underscores how he used his unique abilities and perspectives to follow his dream and create a wonderful life.

 

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Jul 26, 2016

Mel Soriano recently completed his second pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, the walking journey that’s typically taken as a form of spiritual growth or personal discovery. There are various routes to Camino and many people have walked as much as 500 miles to France and Spain, to the destination of the shrine of the Apostle St-James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.  This is the same journey taken by Martin Sheen in the movie, The Way. Mel shares the importance of his powerful journey, gaining new insight into his purpose, sharing the details of life as a temporary nomad, and how this second pilgrimage has changed his life.

UPDATE: In 2017, Mel completed his third pilgrimage. 

 

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Jul 19, 2016

We are doing something a little different in this episode. Christopher Swan is joined by a special co-host Ryan Dee, a dedicated fan of the show, as they look back at the first 3 months of episodes, highlighting some of the great moments, top advice, behind the scenes extras and where we’re headed next. Tune in to hear their favorite advice from guests, how it can be applied to your journey, and why the specific advice is so helpful. Ryan also helps Christopher dive into the show development, his processes and more. If you’re new to the show, this is a great way to find past episodes that you’d like, and for subscribers, this unpacks information you’ve heard, but in a new way. And then finally, let’s continue the conversation after the episode by sharing your favorite moments and advice from the show.

 

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Jul 12, 2016

Pat Wadors is aiming to help people flourish - affecting people's lives and experiences - doing it authentically and with great care. Because that’s her purpose. As the Senior Vice President of LinkedIn’s Global Talent Organization, and all around business leader, Pat helps people grow in their careers, and ideally, in all parts of their lives. Pat is also embracing diversity and inclusion in Silicon Valley, and recently coined the acronym #DIBs - diversity, inclusion and belonging. She describes how this comes to life for her and why it’s important. In addition to Pat’s seasoned experiences in Human Resources and as a business leader, she’s also an outspoken introvert. She knows there is power in understanding her strengths and her opportunities - making sure her actions and intentions are understood vs. remaining quiet, and in return, developing better relationships and helping other introverts have a place at the table. Pat also shares thoughtful advice about following the work you love, being true to your passion, how she continues to stay inspired - and provides some terrific storytelling.

 

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