I'm a Rescue

Steph interviews an ex-MLMer, Kevin Reyes. Kevin was recruited by the multi-level marketing company, People Helping People (PHP) at a mall in 2019. Kevin tells us who they're told to target, insight into manipulation tactics by the people at the top of the pyramid, and how they're using the pandemic to sell their MLM to those most vulnerable.

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Iggy Samaniego is an up and coming comedian based out of El Paso, Texas. I met Iggy in Tucson a few years ago and we bonded over life in Juarez. Iggy talks about his mom escaping a "messed up" situation in Juarez for a better life in El Paso.  Iggy struggled with the gang life in his early teens but eventually found his way out and built a life for himself in El Paso.  He talks about how he got into the gang life and how his mom motivated him to get out of it.  

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On this episode Tom talks to Chris and Alison Edwards. They talk how Chris's mom brought them together while in intensive care. Chris talks growing up black in Orange County. They talk being in a mixed race relationship and the issues they face. We also talk dealing with this current racial and political climate.  Alison helps me better understand the Black Lives Matter movement. How they're making us think and how moving forward we need to focus on the people that want change and work with them to achieve that change. Check out the organization Alison works with here: http://ochumanrelations.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

One of the most influential people in my comedy career and life is my brother Tim Clark. He actually first took a comedy class and as I've always done I followed in his footsteps. I guess the only difference is I kept going and he became a successful business man. My brother has traveled the world for his job and in 1998 in Sao Paolo, Brazil he was carjacked at gun point, thrown into the trunk of his car, and forced to withdraw money from various ATMs around the city.  On this episode he tells the whole story of the almost 10 hour ordeal and how he made it out alive.  

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Our guest is Sam Tallent, a very funny comedian, turned author.  I heard about Sam's book "Running the Light" from several well-respected comedians and being a comedian myself I knew I had to check it out. Sam does an amazing job capturing the ups and downs (and in this book it's mainly the downs) of doing stand up comedy on the road.  I read the book in two days and once I finished I knew I wanted to have Sam on the podcast.  We discuss the book, his writing style, his comedy and the main character Billy Ray Schafer.  This is a great episode for any aspiring author for how to get started and more importantly how to finish that novel we all want to write. To learn more about Sam and to purchase his book go to SamTallent.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Ivan Leon is a creative-art director, dancer, photographer, writer, actor, and entrepreneur. Leon's strong work ethic and charisma is the reason his new company, iiEntertainment is already a hot commodity in the industry. iiEntertainment specializes in visuals, live performance and photography with musicians and fashion brands. Leon talks about how growing up in Harlem influenced his all inclusive art and business. You will fall in love with Leon's free spirit charm!

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John Garrett is a very funny stand up comedian who has made it big as a corporate speaker working all across the country. We talk our beginnings in Milwaukee, life in comedy and his move to performing for companies. We also discuss his new book: "What's Your "And"?  In the book John talks about finding and pursuing your passions beyond just what you do for a living.   The book will be coming out on September 15th. For more information on John and to purchase his book go HERE.

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Steph and I were very lucky to interview the very talented Brian Donovan.  Brian is an accomplished actor, appearing in "Beverly Hills 90210," "In Living Color," and "Gia" with Angelina Jolie,  just to name a few roles. He's also a very talented voice actor with his most popular role being Rock Lee in the anime series Naruto. We got to know him through his heartwarming documentary, now available on Amazon Prime, about his sister, Kelly, who has Down syndrome. The documentary, entitled "Kelly's Hollywood," explores his quest to fulfill her dream of becoming a Hollywood diva even as it threatens his own dream of getting married. The movie brought us to tears and great joy and you could definitely feel the love Brian had for his sister.  We reached out to Brian and he agreed to talk with us about the documentary, Kelly, his acting career and his work with inner city youth.  Great guest and an even better person...this one will touch your heart. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph chats with high school friend Dominique Baños. Dominique is a proud Black and Latino attorney and founder of DBLO (Dominique Baños Law Office). We cover a lot!  The importance of education, her experiences of racism, first impressions of law enforcement, Black Lives Matter movement, the justice system, Trump administration, and what it was like (briefly) representing Suge Knight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

In this episode, Steph chats with one of Hawaii’s favorite comedians and producers, Justine Smith. In Hawaii, Justine has opened for Pauly Shore and JP Sears . They chat about the growing Hawaiian comedy scene and the opportunities and support she’s able to give other female comedians through her business, Dirty Girl Comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support