Michelle Dawn Mooney Conversations

If you've been feeling the stress lately, then this episode is for you. As the founder of The Stress Institute and the Mindful Living Network, Dr. Kathleen Hall has helped tens of thousands of people get a better handle on stress. She started her career in finance working at the World Trade Center in New York, but after working on Wall Street, she made a decision to leave power, wealth and corporate stress behind her.  She now...

Jacob Young is an Emmy-winning actor (five time nominee) who was a fan favorite for more than twenty years on shows like "General Hospital", "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "One Life to Live". Despite all the success, a few years ago he decided to walk away from the soap opera world, opting for different  opportunities both in front ... and behind the camera. Now, with the help of a fellow soap star, ...

Ever dream that you're falling, flying, being chased, or maybe you find yourself in am uncomfortable place or position? Then you don't want to miss this conversation with Dream Expert Kelly Sullivan Walden who has helped thousands of people decode their dreams. Known as Doctor Dream, Kelly is also a clinical certified hypnotherapist, she earned a doctoral degree in spiritual counseling, and she is the bestselling author o...

They say it's never too late to pursue a dream and singer-songwriter Katrina Woolverton is living proof. Before she was a teenager, Katrina seemingly had the world at her feet with record deals and offers for tv and film, but family  circumstances forced her to walk away. Years later, she couldn't deny her passion for performing, deciding to jump back and start her career from scratch. Having toured with names like Meatlo...

Feeling a little frazzled, unmotivated, or just plain overwhelmed by the thought of getting things done? You won't want to miss this conversation with Graham Allcott, author of the global best seller "How to Be a Productivity Ninja" and founder of one of the world's leading providers of personal productivity training and consultancy. He's sharing his favorite tips and tricks to get more done in less time an...

What started out as a simple way for mom Rhiannon Menn to connect with her neighbors in need during the pandemic, has grown into a global movement of kindness. Regardless of the reason, Lasagna Love has been providing "Lasagna Hugs" to more than two million people around the world, many of whom have continued the circle of giving by performing their own random acts of kindness. In this interview, Rhiannon shares some touc...

For more than 30 years, legendary Shark Week producer and filmmaker Jeff Kurr has been wowing audiences with some of the most incredible shark scenes ever caught on camera. It’s a statement that rings especially true when it comes to one film in particular ... Great White Open Ocean. 

In this interview Jeff shares his emotional journey in response to a heart-stopping incident where one of his colleagues and friends is pres...

Comedian Dena Blizzard was a mom of one with another on the way when she was given her chance to wow the crowd at a well known comedy club in Atlantic City. It was the first big step that launched her career in stand-up comedy and led to her  working on network tv, performing around the world and hosting online shows with a brand that has grown to more than half a million followers on social media. Encouraging people to find the fu...

Award-winning singer-songwriter Phil Vassar has penned hits for himself  - as well as stars like Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina & Collin Raye, but he had to jump a few hurdles to be accepted as a piano man in the guitar playing city of Nashville. In this episode of Conversations, Phil sits down with Michelle to share his story of breaking into the business, what it feels like to see his daughter follow in his musical ...

Michelle chats with Father/Son Hollywood stunt pilots and aerial coordinators Kevin LaRosa Sr.  (K1) and Kevin Larosa Jr. (K2), who share a special bond with a love of flying that was passed on from K2's grandfather.  Collectively, K1 & K2 have worked on some of the biggest tv shows and movies over the last four decades including The Fugitive, Independence Day, Iron Man, Godzilla, The Avengers , Top Gun Maverick and the re...

Michelle chats with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Run DMC co-founder Darryl McDaniels about a career that took him by surprise, the discovery of a big family secret and a battle with depression and alcoholism that had him contemplating suicide. Darryl also talks about how he's sharing his story to help save the lives others, his ventures in comics and cookies, and new music on the way with heavy hitters like Travis Barker,...