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Who Tells the Story of Slavery — and Why It Still Matters w/ M.E. TorreyToday we have with us author M. E. Torrey, who has penned an award-winning, critically-acclaimed historical novel that poignantly shows the human toll of black slavery on society. Michele worked for twenty years as an writer for children before turning her talents to adults. Welcome, Michele.Links:https://www.metorrey.com/https://www.instagram.com/m.e.torrey/Tags:American History,Author,Black History,Empowering,Historical Fiction,Social Justice,Who Tells the Story of Slavery — and Why It Still Matters w/ M.E. Torrey,Live Video Podcast Interview,Podcast,Phantom Electric Ghost PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.inst

Dean Davidson|Actor and writer of Special Forces and CIA ThrillersDean Davidson brings authentic military and intelligence experience to his fiction, having spent nearly fifteen years on Department of Defense contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan, including direct support of special operations and the Afghan Commando Mentoring and Training Program. A member of the prestigious Explorers Club, Davidson has traveled to over fifty countries, gaining unique insights into global perspectives and cultures that inform his writing.His diverse background spans subcontracting and procurement, government operations leadership, private security services, and law enforcement. When not writing, Davidson works as an actor in Christian television and film. He lives in Tennessee with his wife, where they can often be found exploring winding mountain roads on their motorcycles.“The Amir” is Davidson’s debut novel, drawing on his real-world experience to deliver authentic military thriller fiction.Links:https://www.deandavison-autho

How Leaders Build Cultures That Actually Work w/Lachandra “La” BakerLachandra “La” Baker is a workforce optimization strategist, speaker, and author of Your Own Biggest Cheerleader. She helps leaders and organizations create lasting change from the inside out by aligning mindset, behavior, and systems — so people feel valued, teams perform better, and cultures actually work.A three-time TEDx speaker and two-time TEDx performer, she is a Gold, Silver and Bronze Quill Award winner and was recognized as one of Columbus’s Future 50 leaders.Links:https://www.lbbedutainment.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachandrabbaker/Tags:Emotional Intelligence,Employee Experience,Leadership,Psychological Safety,Thought Leader,Workplace Culture,How Leaders Build Cultures That Actually Work w/Lachandra “La” Baker,Live Video Podcast Interview,Podcast,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,InterviewSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use

Lost Girl No More: Have you owned your story? w/Tamara FykeA Creator & Connector who fosters hope & healing through art, music, storytelling & communityTamara is a Creator & Connector with an undeniable gift for inviting others into Community.  She focuses on fostering hope, community, and belonging through art and teaching, inspiring a joy that transforms hearts and mindsets.Tamara is a creative entrepreneur passionate about kids, families, and communities. Through her work as the founder of Love In A Big World, her impact is evident across the US and beyond. With a Master’s degree in education from Vanderbilt University, she has devoted over thirty years of service as an educator and program developer. As a seasoned leader of both nonprofit and for-profit businesses, she models community support and engagement. With an unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the world, she has persevered through life’s ups and downs. Through her writings, songs, and paintings, she shares her

Online safety in the age of AI w/Fuzzy Technoogies CEO Kalie NitzscheFuzzy Technologies CEO Kalie Nitzsche is an online safety advocate, and former Adobe tech sales leader, whose founder story began by necessity after falling victim to a dating app dupester.    As an MBA who went to college on a soccer scholarship, her track record is one of bringing passion, grit and smarts to all her endeavors.   But despite having savvy in spades, it wasn’t enough to protect her when she unwittingly swiped right on the wrong profile.  After discovering the deception in the most dramatic of ways and crying all the tears, Kalie realized she was not alone in suffering at the hands of bad players who falsely represent themselves online and that it was time to make Lemon Drop martinis from the lemons life had served her. After doing research and being unable to find an easy-to-use, affordable consumer online identity check app, Kalie made her heartbreak actionable and the idea for Fuzzy Digital Gutcheck was born.  Links:https:/

The Creator Economy - beyond social media with Brian FitzgeraldI'm Brian Fitzgerald, former IP attorney, artist and serial tech entrepreneur.  I have founded and sold several companies.  My latest venture is Liquid Canvas, the Spotify of art for TVs.  My value is that I site at the crossroads of tech, entrepreneurship, business, and culture.  I have over 35 years of deal making, investing and operational experience.Links:https://www.liquidcanvas.art/TagsArts,Dogs,Early Childhood Education,Education Technology,Immersive Art,Non-Fungible Token (NFT),Photography,Tech Entrepreneur,Technology,Technology Executive,Live Video Podcast Interview,Podcast,Podmatch ,Interview,AISupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive conten

Scaling a Business Without Burning Out  w/Andrew PolesThe Founder’s DilemmaAndrew Poles is a seasoned executive coach with over 20 years of experience helping founders and entrepreneurs navigate the toughest challenges of building and scaling a business. He’s coached over 10,000 leaders, worked with executives at companies like NASA, Dell, Netflix, and Epic Games, and founded three businesses himself.Andrew specializes in helping early-stage founders and small business owners cut through overwhelm, build high-performance teams, and lead with confidence—without burning out.If you're growing a business and feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, Andrew is here to show you how to lead with clarity, resilience, and impact.Links:https://andrewpoles.com/services/https://www.instagram.com/andrewpolescoaching/Tags:Balance,Business Growth,CEO Coaching,Communication,Founder,High Performance,Leadership Coach,Startup,Success Coach,Work-life Balance,Scaling a Business Without Burning Out  w/Andrew Poles,Liv

Grief and Growth: Finding your way forward after loss w/Harriet Cabelly Harriet Cabelly has spent her career helping others find their way through life's most painful and difficult times.  Harrriet is a therapist, speaker and author who specializes in grief and positive living.  She's guided people through loss, major life challenges and changes and the road to rebuilding.Harriet faced her own grave challenge when she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2022. Sitting on both sides of the couch, Harriet brings a skillful integration of professional insights and personal stories.Links:https://www.rebuildlifenow.com/https://www.instagram.com/rebuildlifenow/Tags:Author,Cancer Survivor,Cancer Thriver,Grief,Mental Health,Positive Aging,Positive Psychology,Resiliency,Therapist,Wellbeing,Grief and Growth: Finding your way forward after loss w/Harriet Cabelly,Live Video Podcast Interview,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free

Healing after silence, shame, and identity loss w/Kalise WhiteA voice of truth, healing, and transformation. Author • Motivational Speaker • Trauma Recovery Advocate • Founder, Help Heal NationsHelp Heal Nations is a trauma-recovery support community founded by Kalise White. The group creates safe, judgment-free spaces for individuals healing from past trauma, incarceration, abuse, grief, identity loss, and emotional pain.Help Heal Nations provides guided recovery conversations, faith-inspired emotional support, healing-centered storytelling, peer encouragement & accountability, mental wellness education and resource management connections. Kalise leads from real-world experience — not clinical distance. People are drawn to her because they feel seen, validated, and supported — not analyzed.Members commonly credit Help Heal Nations with:• Choosing sobriety • Leaving unsafe or abusive environments • Reentering society with purpose • Rebuilding faith, identity, and hope • Breaking silence and embracing trut

Beyond the Stage: How Tony Saint Tone Uses Music to Empower and HealTony Saint Tone is an award-winning singer-songwriter and full-time musician who has performed over 7,000 shows worldwide. Blending pop, rock, and country with positive affirmations and motivational stories, he creates music that uplifts, entertains, and inspires. Through his songs, live performances, and nonprofit work, Tony helps audiences find energy, empowerment, and joy.Links:https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1198989/sites/154206859744511464/9uWlNohttps://www.instagram.com/sainttone21/Tags:Motivation,Musician,Positivity,Spiritual Growth,Supporting A Charitable Cause,Beyond the Stage: How Tony Saint Tone Uses Music to Empower and Heal,Live Video Podcast Interview,Interview,Podcast,PodmatchSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:

Independent music & films and what makes them so great w/ Leisa CoffmanLeisa Coffman is a multifaceted creative professional known for her work as a writer, director, filmmaker, and singer/songwriter. She has a diverse background in the entertainment industry, spanning book publishing and film production. With a passion for storytelling rooted in her family history, her 5th cousin, Isaac Kauffman Funk, co-owned the prestigious Funk & Wagnalls publishing house. Coffman is the founder and director of the growing, unique niche film festival, Luna Lumen Film Festival, which is an IMDb event, now in its 6th season. The festival provides a platform where artistic integrity comes first and champions the voices of bold storytellers who have a story to tell in their own way, without the constraints of major studio formulas.Links:http://www.lunalumenfilmfest.com/https://www.instagram.com/lunalumenfilmfest/Tags:Author,Developer,Film Director,Filmmaker,Film Producer,Founder,Singer,Songwriter,Writer,Independent fi

Kneet Music|Using music to reclaim identity and inner strengthGlobal Independent Artist | Creative Cultural Expression & the Power of VoiceKneet is a global independent artist whose work blends cultural expression with the power of voice. Drawing from lived experience, identity, and resilience, her music explores how voice becomes a source of inner strength and connection across cultures. Through songwriting and creative process, she transforms personal stories into universal expression—using music to honor truth, reclaim voice, and create space for authenticity.Link:https://linktr.ee/kneetmusicTags:Artist,Creative,Creativity,Culture,Identity,Music,Musician,Songwriter,Kneet Music|Using music to reclaim identity and inner strength,Live Video Podcast Interview,Podcast,Interview,PodmatchSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool fo

Garage or underground rock in the mid-sixties w/Manny Freiser Author of Tracks In The Sands of Time, Volume I, a memoir about a life in rock and rollThis is Manny Freiser, author of Tracks In The Sands of Time, Volume I, a memoir about a life in rock and roll.Manny is the author of a couple of garage rock classics, Let’s Talk About Girls and Cry a Little Longer. His band, The Grodes, rocked out in Tucson, Arizona from 1965 to 1968. They broke up when Manny and the band’s other lead singer, Patti McCarron, left to search for stardom on L.A. Volume I covers Manny’s life and adventures up until he left Tucson for L.A. Volume II, coming soon, will cover his continuing adventures in the big city.Link:mannyfreisersongs.comTags:Garage rock music,Music,Musician,Music Production,My Book (Tracks In The Sands of Time,My songs,Record companies,Record executive,Record marketing,Sixties,Live Video Podcast Interview,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for fr

Heal Yourself So You Can Finally Have The Love You Want w/Valerie GreeneValerie Greene, a renowned relationship coach, mentor, and author who would be an outstanding guest for your show!Valerie specializes in helping successful couples break free from patterns of attracting unavailable partners, guiding them toward the love they truly deserve. Her approach transforms relationship challenges into opportunities for deeper intimacy, with emotional attunement as the cornerstone of lasting love. Valerie’s insights are sure to resonate with your audience, who are eager to cultivate more fulfilling relationships.Since 2005, Valerie has been helping women and couples attract, reignite, and sustain lasting love. She offers an effective alternative to traditional relationship therapy by fostering secure emotional connections. Her expertise has been featured on numerous relationship podcasts, consistently leaving audiences with transformative insights.Links:https://coachvaleriegreene.com/free-strategy-session/https://ww

Shifting Mindsets for Lasting Change with Jamie GreenJamie Green is a Trauma Release Specialist, NLP Life Coach, and Reiki Master who helps men and women break free from emotional barriers, overcome limiting beliefs, and unlock their true potential. By integrating powerful neuroscience with transformative healing practices, she guides individuals to heal their past, shift their mindset, and step into a life of purpose, confidence, and lasting change.

How to attract better opportunities w/Chanoa InezChanoa Inez is an advanced meditator and the author of Dream On: How to create the new life of your dreams after upheaval or loss. Chanoa also helps clients attract better opportunities with her MAGNETIZE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND™ program. She combines personal transformation techniques and years of copywriting expertise to help clients connect to who they really are and to help them communicate that truth in memorable, effective ways.Links:https://www.chanoainez.com/https://www.instagram.com/chanoainezTags:Books,Inspiring,Manifestation,Personal Branding,Personal Development,Personal Growth,Personal Journey,Spirituality,Success,Wellness,How to attract better opportunities w/Chanoa Inez,Live Video Podcast Interview,Podcast,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,PodmatchSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.

Why humans think the universe ends with us w/Kawuki MukasaKawuki Mukasa is an author and public theologian whose work explores the intersections of cosmic meaning, human purpose, evolution, artificial intelligence, and the future of religious imagination. His writing challenges inherited frameworks and helps readers confront the (often unconscious) assumptions that shape our sense of identity and destiny.Links:https://www.facebook.com/isaac.mukasa.3https://www.tiktok.com/@ikawukiTags:Artificial Intelligence (AI),blending philosophy,Humans as a transitional species,Philosophy,Reimagining of humanity's place in the cosmos,Religion,Rethinking human centred theologies,Science,Why humans think the universe ends with us w/Kawuki Mukasa,Live Video Podcast InterviewSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:ht

How to Build a Team That Wins—Even When You’re Not in the Room w/ Jake IsaacsJake Isaacs is a Serial Integrator and Co-Founder of Gathering The Kings, a mastermind community helping entrepreneurs win in business and life. With over two decades in operations and leadership, Jake brings tactical clarity to the chaos of business growth. He shares real-world strategies for scaling companies, building efficient teams, and leading with empathy, ensuring your business and people not only survive but thrive. Get ready for actionable insights on optimizing operations, developing your team, and finding clarity in your entrepreneurial journey so you can serve, grow, and win in all areas.Links:https://gatheringthekings.com/https://www.instagram.com/jake.c.isaacs/Tags:Business Growth,Business Operations,Chief Operating Officer (COO),Entrepreneurial Mindset,Entrepreneurship,Hospitality,Kids And Money,Mastermind,Personal Growth,Team Building,How to Build a Team That Wins—Even When You’re Not in the Room w/ Jake Isaacs,Live

Richard Spegal|author of Eternal Nights and the Wolves & Ravens trilogyIntroIs a storyteller who weaves together magic, mystery, and the darker shades of imagination. His worlds—such as those in Eternal Nights and the Wolves & Ravens trilogy—challenge what we believe, force hard decisions, and explore how much of truth can survive in shadows.Richard serves as an officer in the Pennsylvania National Guard and has a long history with the 82nd Airborne Division. Choosing to build a family, he left active combat service and now balances life with a wife, four daughters, and his writing.His entry into writing started from a simple frustration: he saw adult readers being underserved in paranormal and fantasy genres—vampires, magic, supernatural beings—but more often in formats that relied on youth-driven tropes. So he set out to write the books he wanted to read—ones with dark corners, moral risk, real emotions, and stories that don’t sugarcoat the consequences.When he’s not penning a new chapter or plottin

Jenny Chan Reveals Forgotten Pacific War StoriesJenny Chan is the director of Pacific Atrocities Education (PAE), a San Francisco-based nonprofit she established in 2014 to raise awareness of World War II atrocities in the Asia-Pacific region, such as the Nanjing Massacre, Unit 731, and the "comfort women" system, through books, videos, and digitized archives that have engaged over 800,000 online visitors annually. Under her leadership, PAE's internship program—offering opportunities in research, community outreach, digital archiving, and oral history—has profoundly shaped participants' careers, with several former interns advancing to become professors and scholars.I'm a proud University of Illinois grad who now lives in the Bay Area, blending my tech-savvy surroundings with advocacy work. Third, outside of this, I'm passionate about storytelling in all forms, from podcasts like this to plays and even collaborating on YouTube series to make forgotten history more visible.Links:IG: p