Getting 2 Know U Pod

46-Sam (Short Story) The Universe Just Says No

Sam shares a story when he 1st did coke and then felt like the universe stopped him from "riding that train". His full pod, where there is a happy and wholesome ending, is out tomorrow. Follow him on twitter @pajamapantpoet

45-Robyn: Podcast Hostess, Road Trip Adventure Seeker, Bird Rescuer, Secretive IT Specialist, T-Shirt Hunter, Green Card Desirer

Robyn shares stories about an “Epic Road Trip” starting in Nashville and the social dynamics traveling with people can bring (5:24), being on Covid Lock Down  in the U.K. and thoughts about the protests/looting/frontline workers (30:06), inspiration behind her podcast “Love and Other Drugs”, her infatuation with Southern men and their accents, a Mobile Alabama trip and a special night with Mike in a walk-in (1:02:48), a southern road trip with stops in Alabama, NOLA, and Austin and some Tinder adventures (1:35:50), Tinder Profiles Do Not's  and Do’s when you’re trying to meet someone on a road trip along with her best worst 1st date with Dan from Tinder (2:07:57), “Best 1st For Last” 1st time she felt a panic attack and understood how to cope with her anxiety  (2:52:17)

45-Robyn (Short Story) T-Shirt Trophy Hunting

Robyn shares a short story about how an Alabama hook-up with a bartender started a bit of a t-shirt collecting hobby.  Her full episode will be out tomorrow. You can also hear more of her traveling tales on her podcast "Love and Other Drugs". 

44-Sandahl: Mrs. Germany World 2020, Military Wife, Proud Mother, “Hair Cut Project” Non-Profit Creator, Heart/Health Awareness Advocate, Look-Good Feel-Good Believer

Sandahl shares stories about teaching cosmetology including tips on how to tell if and handle a customer that is dissatisfied with their service (4:52),  pageantry experiences leading to her wanting to start a non-profit (The Hair Cut Project) to serve those in need based on her being homeless and the victim of domestic violence  (40:16), being evicted at 17 and the life choices that came along with that including the events that led to being a victim of domestic violence (1:03:34),  her “Knight in Shining Camo”  coming into the club, getting bottle service, and supporting her interests including getting into pageantry in order to put a spotlight on causes she believes in (1:30:05), the 1st night, and subsequent Myrtle Beach Vacation, that led to her “Knight in Shining Camo” becoming her husband (2:13:37), “Best 1st for Last”  when she realized love conquers all (2:30:11)

44-Sandahl (Short Story) Overcoming

Sandahl shares stories from her past where she was the victim of domestic abuse from her son's father while being a teen mother. 

43-Dan: Marine Biologist, Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, Naked and Afraid Contestant, Bloody Mary Sipper (and Dropper)

Dan shares stories about Hawaiian living and being a marine biologist (4:20), growing up as a “weird” kid in upstate New York and how his homosexuality has become normalized (33:47), going to Mexico to be on Naked and Afraid where he and Holly survived the brutal cold and how he rose his PSR rating  (55:35), serving the Peace Corps in Nicaragua where he taught kids who played jokes with scorpions, saved a dog in heat from aggressive potential mates, went drunken cow riding, and had a pretend girlfriend (1:31:52),  “Best 1st For Last” being dropped of on Tern Island and dealing with 15 pound birds (2:02:55)

43-Dan (Short Story) Wild Times with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua

Dan shares stories about serving with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua where he taught kids who played jokes with scorpions, saved a dog in heat from aggressive potential mates, went drunken cow riding, and had a pretend girlfriend.

39-Cliff: Action Plan for System Reform

Cliff shares knowledge on how to turn protests into progress by talking about the roll the home plays in developing beliefs as well as the good ol’ boy system’s influence in government positions (5:10),  the two tentacles into system reform: a change in philosophy and legislative change to enforce the change in philosophy  including the examination of police unions escaping accountability, revoking certification from dismissed officers (23:30), amending the Officers’ Bill of Rights,  and how training officers are selected (42:02), the need for diversity in law enforcement to match the demographics of the population and a recap of action steps (1:06:32)

42-Juwan: Current Doctoral Student, Counselor, 4 Year College Basketball Starter, Delawarean, HBCU Alumni, Raised Right (Props to His Parents)

Juwan shares stories about his educational experiences from being referred for special educational services as an elementary student, to being a college basketball player and now obtaining his  doctorate degree  ( 5:10), being a college basketball player and the importance of grades (#cribuniversity), how not being eligible affects options, and what college coaches look for in a recruit (38:29), Choosing his daughter over a semi-pro career, enrolling in grad classes at Del State,  the influences of African-Americans and sports on his educational  and professional progression (1:12:55),  how he got into counseling from being a para-educator, to overcoming his auditory processing issue, and now staring his podcast “Full Court Press”   (1:49:03), “BEST 1st For Last” 1st time entering the Doctoral Program and doubting his worth, just to realize he belongs (2:13:27)

42-Juwan (Short Story) Paraprofessional to Professional Counselor

In this excerpt from Juwan's full Getting2knowUpod, Juwan shares the motivation and story behind his choice to move on from being a para-professional in the school system to a professional counselor.