Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff

This week I speak with Afarin Bellisario about the the country of Iran and how it is much different than what many Westerns think. Ms. Bellisario grew up in Tehran in a family with its feet in the past and its head in the future: whereas her grandmothers could barely read, Afarin’s university-educated father and uncles were prominent members of Iran’s new technocratic elite.

Upon receiving a Ph.D. (and a subsequent MBA) from MIT, she has worked for firms such as Intel, Analog Devices, and Raytheon. Today, Afarin consults, teaches, and mentors young ventures. But writing has been a passion. In 2013, her essay “Movies with My Aunt” was published in the anthology Love & Pomegranates. The Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe have published several of her op-eds, and she writes regularly about the clash between tradition and modernity on Medium. We talk largely about the culture in Iran and her recently published fiction book "Silenced Whispers" that shares history and culture of Iran in an easily digestible story.

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Check out her book here: https://www.silencedwhispers.com/

Afarin's Website: https://www.afarin.net/

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Born and raised on the Gold Coast of Australia, my guest this week Chloe Styler was introduced to country music at a young age. Spending her teenage years teaching herself guitar and writing songs in her bedroom, Chloe released her debut EP in her early twenties. Chloe now finds herself gently pushing the barriers of country music with her distinct pop country sound and making waves internationally.

Since releasing her first project in 2017, Chloe has delivered multiple alluring singles that have earned her over 270,000 streams across all platforms, nominations at the Queensland Music Awards and Gold Coast Music Awards, and finalist status in the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.

Chloe Styler’s music is forward thinking and unique, and her new music pushes the boundaries that little bit further. This year will see Chloe release a slew of singles recorded at Station West Recording Studios and produced by Grammy-award winning engineer and producer, Luke Wooten (Brad Paisley/Dierks Bentley). These tunes are set to break new and exciting international ground for this quickly rising country star.

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Chloe's Website: https://www.chloestyler.com/about-chloestyler

Check out Chloe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KD6bHB3Oa9Gp3TuLtpLXX

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This week we learn about the wild journey of Shanny Payton. A person who was born into a very peculiar cult that she did not leave until her 30’s, but then took the internet by storm with viral comedy videos. These videos amassing hundreds of thousands of followers and guest spots on places like The Kelly Clarkson Show. We spend most of our chat talking about the complexities of the cult she managed to escaped, but do cover her rise to internet fame as well.

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Shanny Pant's Website to check out her REAL pages and her podcast: https://shannypantsshow.com/

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This week I speak with a former travel nurse who decided to take her travels to the next level selling all of her belongings and moving into a van. We talk about that decision and the highs/lows of life on the road. We also talk about her passion for reiki and her journey as a reiki practitioner and her work in energy healing. She talks about her background in western medicine and how it lead her to the path she is currently on. There is a lot to learn this week so buckle your seat belt and enjoy the ride!

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Mary's Website: https://www.energeticeclipse.com/

Mary's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/maryfeister

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This week I speak with Maggie Mills a ghostwriter who helps others share their story's. Scrolling through her website and you won’t find the name of one famous or infamous person from her client list. And you never will. Ms. Mills' services are completely discrete and by referral only. She never name names—no matter how famous they are now or how famous they become. The life of a ghostwriter is an interesting one and I found my conversation this week with exactly how it is all done to be fascinating! So, do you yourself have a book, buried deep within you, and you could use a bit of help bringing it forth? Maybe you are destine to join this list of Maggie's subjects...she will never tell though!

This description was created in part by summarizing and rearranging the biography sent by the guest.

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Maggie's Website: https://maggiemills.com/

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This week I chat with musical artist John Michael Ferrari and his music producer/biggest fan Pepper Jay. Mr. Ferrari is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and entertainer who loves being on stage. Named Crossover Artist of the Year by New Music Awards, John Michael pens crossover genre soft yacht rock pop country songs, sometimes with jazz, blues, or Motown influences. It’s the John Michael Ferrari genre about life’s experiences. We chat about his life in the world of music, what has changed, and what never will.

This description was created in part by summarizing and rearranging the biography sent by the guest.

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John Michael's Website: https://johnmichaelferrari.com/

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This week I speak with Rita Bliven about her extraordinary story of being involved in a parental international kidnapping as a young child. She share that story, being reunited with her mother, and the impact being separated from her mother at such a critical time in develop of bonds has had on her life. Rita has an upcoming book, Canyons & Fireworks, which details her lifelong journey of healing from a debilitating avoidant attachment style. From this place of healing and love Bliven has been able to enjoy an abundant life. In Canyons & Fireworks, she is honest about the cause, confusion, victories, setbacks, and the full process of healing. Bliven's hope is that by sharing her story, she will encourage others to explore their own attachment styles.

This description was created in part by summarizing and rearranging the biography sent by the guest.

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Rita's Website: https://canyonsandfireworks.com/

Rita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blivenrita

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This week we hear about a live truly well lived when I catch up with retired Pepperdine University Professor, Dennis Torres a man who has undertaken over 64 career paths and all the adventures that go along with them. He has written 3 autobiographical adventure novels that follow his endeavors from running the merry-go-round at the Santa Monica Pier, to being a Post Office letter carrier, dairy farmer, bartender, commercial pilot, mediator and arbitrator of litigated cases, soldier in Vietnam, driving through countries with new friends to reach the Amazon and more, he’s embraced it all. You will not want to miss this chat!

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Pick up Dennis' Books Here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07XTNPG5F/allbooks?ingress=0&

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Saving the environment by day and making people laugh by night. This week I speak with scientist turned comedian Alia Laura about how to juggles both worlds. We talk about being female in the world of STEM only to head to another area where she is unrepresented in comedy. We talk her passions for the environment, what she does when jokes do not land, and some of the craziest places she has performed. This was a fun chat with a really amazing person!

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Follow Along with Alia Here: https://www.instagram.com/aliasgotjokes/

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This week we are back for the rest of the story of Sam and Melissa. Sam grew up in the FLDS polygamist group run by Warren Jeffs and his wife Melissa grew in the more mainstream LDS (Mormon) church. This week is PART TWO of two and focuses mostly on the the other less known groups practicing polygamy, navigating their relationship with one partner from a world of multiple wives, and more about their own social media where they share even more about it all.

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Growing Up in Polygamy Website: https://www.growingupinpolygamy.com/

Check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/growingupinpolygamy

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