Amy Scruggs In The Spotlight
Candid and fun interviews with top entrepreneurs, difference makers and game changers in all industries of business and nonprofit. Inspiring stories of how they achieved success, overcame obstacles and continue the daily pursuit of their purpose and passions.
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Hailey Aliz started playing piano at 7 years-old and has kept going ever since. Now 17, music has influenced who she is today through embracing the unknown and creating emotional connections with audiences. She also has grown to accept her mistakes and enjoy the learning process. Hailey's passion to inspire others through meaningful work flourishes in performing songs, as well as volunteering at local animal sanctuaries. Hailey's g...
Join this great conversation discussing the Truths and Myths for today's first time Home Buyers and what they can really do to start the American Dream of home ownership. It may be closer than you think to have your own home! Luis Carranza is a top Mortgage Professional with Prime Lending and he joins a young Entrepreneur/Realtor Jeff Fitzgerald with EXP in this powerful eye-opening conversation.
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This is a fun short clip as we discuss turning 18. The do's and don'ts and what to expect according to the law.
In this Episode, meet Nancy Deckant the founder of Discover Sooner.
Discover Sooner connects unsigned songwriters to major publishers and industry professionals faster. Our mission is to help the next generation of songwriters and artists expand their network of music professionals. Since 2020, we have helped songwriters connect directly with publishers, collaborate with signed and unsigned writers, work with sync agents and musi...
In this episode, meet Sasha Ablitt and the foundation, Planet Protectors in the must listen to powerful conversation on saving our oceans and planet.
Planet Protectors is organized to reduce the quantity of refuse going into landfills and ultimately into the environment through reuse, recycling and reduction of use of packaging and other materials.We believe that a zero-waste society is possible, and that through innovation...
Rachel is a serial entrepreneur starting at the age of 12. This work ethic and drive at an early age led to 7 years of military service. Utilizing the disciplined skills, she moved forward owning multiple businesses and acquired the desire to continue expanding her talents. The passion for Law was instilled in her from birth from her father’s law career, so she followed in his footsteps opening her law firm in 2014. The combination...
Mike Sumer has been playing banjo since he was six. Much of his banjo influence came from his father Joe Sumner. He also appreciates other influences like Mike Snider, Bela Fleck, Scott Vestal, Allison Brown, and Sammy Shelor. In 2001 he won Merlefest, Rockygrass and the Winfield National Banjo Championship. He repeated the National Banjo Championship win again in 2007. Mike plays a Stealth banjo and a Sumner Goldenbell model banjo...
Marija Droze was born in the small Eastern European country of Lithuania. There was always a spiritual beckoning toward music from as early as she could remember. She spent the better half of her life studying music in some of Europe’s top music universities where she honed her skills as a vocalist, classic pianist and majoring in music theory.
Today she is a wife to fellow Bluegrass Artist Billy Droze, an amazing mother, and incr...
Ben James is a singer-songwriter from Icard, North Carolina. His hit single Teardrops in Tennessee reaching number 1 on Blue Grass Today along with his recent feature in CashBox Magazine. He is a one-of-a-kind musician and entertainer. Here is a lively and candid talk with Ben.
Jimmy Yeary is a triple threat talent as a song writer, recording artist and public speaker. His work is woven throughout county and bluegrass music, and he gave us a fun and inspiring interview about his upbringing with music and his passion for writing and performing.
Chris is a true one-of-a-kind artist and musician who shares his lifelong love for music with us in the heartfelt interview.
Fun interview with Billy Droze, Bluegrass Recording Artist on RBR Entertainment. We discuss his lifelong history and love for music. He has made quite a career and life with his amazing talent. www.billydroze.com
Randal Franks is an American film and television actor, author, and bluegrass singer and musician] who plays fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and mountain dulcimer. He was inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame (Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama) in 2022; and America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019; Independent Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013; recognized by the International Bluegrass Music Museum & Hall of Fa...
This was a fun interview on the
Coach Mikki Mel & Friends Podcasthttps://coachmikkiandfriends.buzzsprout.com/
This was a fun interview as we covered my journey to being a recording artist, media coach and bestselling author. Asking for the business is key. We discuss the new music release as this is an energetic and hopefully inspiring to all interview. Enjoy!
Amy gives a candid view of how she created her music career, became a Bestselling Author, TV Host and Media Coach and manages them all after major losses and shifts over the years.
John Alexander Robinson is a former American football player and coach best known for his two stints as head coach of the University of Southern California football team and for his tenure as head coach of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams.
This a personal candid interview with Coach as he talks about his career working with young adults and how he continues to empower them through his involvement with Future Legends Foundation
One of your biggest struggles for entrepreneurs and business owners is feeling comfortable on camera. Shawn Walchef of CaliBBQ Media and Amy come together in the podcast to solve that problem. Amy was a guest on this episode of the Digital Hospitality Podcast where she and Shawn dug into the skills and tips you can use to help you feel better about being the face of your brand online. It's important to tell your story online, but ...
This was an in person interview with the amazing owner Michael Holmes at the iconic Purple Room Supper Club Palm Springs California. This was the same club that the "Rat Pack" got their start during the boom of that era and the growth of Palm Springs becoming what it is today and more. Learn the history here in this interview with Michael and all the amazing music, food and friendships he has established at this one of a kind club....
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