A series of blogs by Shanna Forrestall of Forrestall Consulting.
Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 24 features special guest Dana Boisseau, a spiritual medium based in New Orleans, LA about "Speaking with Spirit". Follow Dana on FB at @dana.boisseau. Follow Shanna on IG at @shannafromla or FB at @shannaforrestall.
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 23 features special guest Tracee Dundas, a fashion stylist, style icon and the founder of New Orleans Fashion week talking about "Fashion Week Finesse".
Follow Shanna on IG at @shannafromla. Follow Tracee on IG at @fashionablyyoursnola and @nolafashionweek. http://www.neworleansfashionweek.com.
This interview was shot at the beautiful Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans, LA. https://old77hotel.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 22 features special guest Danny Delancey talking with Shanna about "French Quarter Art".
Danny Delancey is a recognized professional artist who paints daily on Royal Street in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Learn more about his current series on IG or FB at @delanceyart.
This interview was shot at the beautiful Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans, LA. https://old77hotel.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 21 features special guest transgender actress Sophie Marie White talking about "Taking Control of the Narrative."
Sophie Marie White is a native of South Louisiana. She is married with three kids. She draws from her varied experiences as an actress, filmmaker, Director of Photography, Chiropractor, EMT, firefighter, race car driver, and boxing promoter to inspire her writing. She has been seen on television shows such as "Chicago Med" and "Tell Me Your Secrets" and in movies such as We All Think We’re Special and Hummingbird.
Learn more about Sophie at http://www.sophiemariewhite.com. This interview was shot at the beautiful Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans, LA. https://old77hotel.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 20 features special guest voice-over artist and coach Marc Preston talking "Visions of Voice over" . http://www.forrestallconsulting.com Marc has spent over 25 years as a successful voice-over talent in radio, film and TV. He is heard by millions of people around the world daily. He is also a professional coach for aspiring voice-over talent. Learn more about Marc and his work at http://www.marcpreston.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 19 features special guest international award-winning magician Michael Dardant, also known as the Original "Magic Mike" talking with Shanna about "Making Magic". http://www.michaeldardant.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 18 features special guest Jason Buch talking about "How to Tell Stories with Technology".
Jason D. Buch is a writer and filmmaker who has been making movies based in Louisiana for the last 12 years. He is a graduate of the University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop, earning his MFA in 2008. He also holds a B.S. In Computer Science from the University of South Florida and worked for AT&T and IBM, before pursuing screenwriting. Drawing on a background as a software developer, Jason’s work explores the merging of technology and narrative as in his interactive video app So You’re Dating a Vampire. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University and a principal with Neutral Ground Films.
http://www.neutralgroundfilms.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 17 features special guest photographer Marc Pagani talking about - "Getting Back to the Basics" . http://www.forrestallconsulting.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 16 features special guest Ajax Jackson, the owner of Magnolia Yoga in New Orleans, talking with us about how - "Sweat + Yoga = Success".
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 15 features special guest Steve Esteb talking about - "The Stories That Matter Most". Steve is an award-winning filmmaker that has worked as a Hollywood screenwriter and directed features, commercials, music videos, documentaries and is also a professor at Loyola University New Orleans teaching film and screenwriting.
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 14 features special guest Sarah Johnson talking about how we can "Walk with Soul" even through difficult times.
Sarah lost her father earlier than planned, but his inspiring life and legacy live on through a foundation - http://thesoulefoundation.org/ - run by his children and the many lives that he impacted. Even in his own difficult time, he used his creative gift to inspire other amputees and people suffering with serious challenges.
One of the non-profits they support is https://redeemingsoles.org/. Redeeming Soles
creates opportunity and dignity through providing footwear to all in need.
#givemore #lovemore #walkwithsoul #soulefoundation
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 13 features physical preparation coach Tom Legath of TL Performance. IG - @trainertom - talking about - "The Price of Performance". http://www.forrestallconsulting.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 12 features special guest 91 year old Dr. Gus Reynolds of the Alternative Health & Wellness Center in Edgemont, AR. http://www.forrestallconsulting.com Dr. Gus has a lifetime of studying health and nutrition, and is a certified physician, nutritionist, and member of the Medical Advisory Board. He shares tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle that improves longevity. http://www.artelco.com
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 11 features special guest Trent Wunstel talking about - "The State of Inclusion in Hiring". http://www.forrestallconsulting.com
Trent is the VP of Data Analytics and Strategy with Goodwill Mo-Kan. He is passionate about inclusion in hiring and in equipping, mentoring and hiring individuals with "divers-abilities."
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 10 features my special guest and best male friend, Escalante Lundy, talking about his personal health reboot.
Escalante Lundy is an actor who got inspired to overhaul his health to increase his chances of longevity. Find our his secrets, learn from his real-life experience and find your motivation to make the positive changes you’ve been craving.
Read MoreNot Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 9 features special guest Ryan Hetrick talking about - "The Road to Autism Recovery".
Ryan Hetrick is a brain trauma specialist who works with young people on the spectrum and is producing a documentary called Restoring Balance - learn more about his work, join the online community and learn more about the film at http://www.restoringbalanceautism.com.
Read MoreFor Episode 8 of Not Just Small Talk , recorded at the beautiful University Club Library in Pasadena, CA, my special guest is jewelry-maker and vintage stylist Gayl Pinnock of Loved More This Time and Vintage & Divinity.
We met through her stunning jewelry, and I now proudly own several pieces that are seriously show-stoppers. I get compliments on them constantly.
Since our initial meeting at an artist event in Los Angeles, we’ve become friends, and I’ve come to really appreciate her kind and creative soul.
Gayl talks with me about her journey to making jewelry with impact, and gives us tips for being intentional about bringing more peace into our lives.
You can find Gayl on Instagram at @lovedmorethistime and @vintageanddivinity. #notjustsmalltalk #shannanigans #podcast
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Read MoreFor Episode 6 of Not Just Small Talk , recorded at a beautiful hotel in New Orleans, LA, my special guest is Romey Roe of Romey Roe Designs - a beautiful and focused designer I’ve partnered with over the past few years since we first met at New Orleans Fashion Week thanks to the incomparable Tracee Dundas.
He talks about his path to design, talks about the future of design and how he loves helping women to feel beautiful in their very own body. Learn more about Romey and his current designs at www.romeyroe.com.
#notjustsmalltalk #shannanigans #podcast
Read MoreFor Episode 5 of Not Just Small Talk , recorded at the historic Blinn House/Women's City Club of Pasadena, my special guest is Chef Carmen Richardson - a passionate chef who’s culinary skills bring creativity to the dinner table.
She talks about her process to create food that impacts, and why dining together is an important ritual. Learn more about Chef Carmen at www.chefcarmens3cs.com.
#notjustsmalltalk #shannanigans #podcast
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Read MoreFor Episode 4 of Not Just Small Talk , recorded at the historic Blinn House/Women's City Club of Pasadena, my special guest is Jeff Gold - a talented musician/songwriter whose music brings calm to a crazy world.
He talks about his process to create music and the positive power music can have in our everyday lives. Learn more about Jeff at http:/www.jeffgold.com
#notjustsmalltalk #shannanigans #podcast
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